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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1914
Page
4
Michael Morrison treasurer of the Boston Central Branch of the United Irish League died en route to Relief Hospital after an ambulance transfer early yesterday. He had long been a leading figure in Boston home rule efforts and attended a branch meeting Tuesday in apparently good health.
Mr Morrison had been at St Joseph's Church and was stricken on Pinckney Street while returning home at 44 West Cedar Street West End An ambulance was sent but he died before reaching the hospital A Boston branch United Irish League will meet this afternoon to arrange a funeral delegation Morrison was born in Batlygib-
The Boston central branch treasurer of the United Irish League died in an ambulance while being transported to the Relief Hospital yesterday morning. Photo by Chickering.
Bon Cork native aged 50 long active in home rule and United Irish League dies. He immigrated young, worked with his brother, then started a business on Portland Street. His death creates a vacancy on the United Irish League executive committee formerly filled by Dr. Patrick J. Timmins. Funeral Saturday from his residence with high Requiem Mass at St Joseph's Church.
Optimism grows in Calumet Houghton on a copper miners strike begun last July. Federal Labor solicitor John B. Densmore met with Western Federation of Miners leader O. N. Hilton and Michigan Federation of Labor president Claude O. Taylor and spoke with Calumet and Hecla Attorney Allen F. Rees. He indicated progress toward common ground and a possible early settlement.
Keast prices must be right under automatic reductions. Filene Basement Shops offers a large apparel assortment for all the family at remarkable prices. Annual test of buying power promises economies and a birthday style event inviting old and new customers to visit beginning Monday.
Settlement discussions emerge as mining companies pause plans to re-employ strikers after tomorrow. Last week’s events slowed the back to work push fostered by local business interests. Mediation plans by Mr. Densmore face delays as company reps are away for the holiday and key proposals go to Charles H. Moyer for telegraphed review. No conferees reveal the plans.
Igbert Tlart, described as a Negro, was arrested in the South End last night by Special Officer Pettit of Roxbury Crossing police on suspicion of taking part in two Lenox Street robberies in Roxbury last month. Police say Tlart’s arrest completes the gang’s arrests.
Over 200 prominent Dorchester businessmen gathered at Second Church Codman Square for a no license rally. Speeches were delivered by State Treasurer Imer A. Stevens and T. H. Raymond of Cambridge with other speakers emphasizing opposition to a liquor license vote at the upcoming election.
A baby found abandoned in South Station was taken to the Chardon Street Temporary Home for Women and later transferred to the State Board of Charity for a temporary foster home. Officials believe poverty drove the abandonment, noting this is the fifth similar case in a month.
Quincy school committee and Woodward Institute trustees announce a ban on dancing in public school and Woodward Institute buildings. Students may hold dances again only when the modern dances are no longer popular.
John D. Rockefeller gave seven thousand dollars to the Euclid Avenue Baptist Church in Cleveland. He had pledged one dollar for every forty cents donated by the rest of the congregation from November 1 to January 1. The total 3000 from the church goes to its reserve fund.
Samantha P. Curtis, an 87 year old Quincy House resident for nearly 30 years, won her petition to dismiss relatives request for a conservator. Judge George ruled she was mentally and physically able to manage her own affairs after Curtis defended her capacity in court. Relatives from Somerville Newton Cambridge Woburn and Boston had argued age and spiritualism weakness justified a conservatorship. They also challenged her transfer of 10000 to nephew Frank T. Curtis of Natick.
John F Dolan long time Dedham town employee in the street department died suddenly at his High street home. A native of Leitrim Ireland he was 78 and survived by a daughter and three sons.
Chicago January today marks the retirement of Jan L T P Cook general manager of the Western division of the Western Union Telegraph Company. He served the company for 50 years with headquarters in Chicago. W W Ryder manager of the railroad department will succeed Mr Cook.
Aaron Kasofsky, proprietor of the Hudson Bay Fur Company and Hudson Bay Importing Company at 449 Washington Street, was yesterday found guilty of making untrue and misleading statements in his advertisements. Judge Joseph Sheehan placed Kasofsky on probation with the understanding that the fur dealer would change his style of advertising.
Ixasofsky becomes the first person prosecuted under the new law against fraudulent advertising. The Advertising Vigilance Association, formed by Boston area merchants, targets the Hudson Bay Fur Company after Kasofsky's ads ran in local papers. The case relies on statements from the company’s adverts asserting its storied history and vast trappers network.
In Boston court Walter Fowles of Hudson's Bay testified the Montreal office never connected with Kasofsky. Otto Peihler supported the store's reputation, while the defendant claimed the Hudson Bay reference referred to himself. Judge Sheehan found Kadsofsky guilty but placed him on probation.
Jeremiah Clancy known as the Chelsea Kid organized a New Year’s entertainment at a Long Island institution. The program featured music and dancing plus a rare shadow boxing exhibition by Clancy, a figure noted in the sporting world for his skill.
Gilbert J. McArthur of 41 Mountain Avenue Malden longtime Malden druggist died at home after a brief illness He had lived in Malden 28 years and was previously employed by Thomas Hollis on Union Street Boston before owning a Malden pharmacy.
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