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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1915
Page
4
Society rumors swirl around Massachusetts Governor Walsh amid claims of engagements to heiresses and widows. The piece notes no official engagement, highlights the governor’s past denials, and reports on his forthcoming inaugural agenda including education reform and state board reorganizations.
Maurice Deiches, a New York lawyer arrested in Philadelphia on the alleged conspiracy to obtain American passports for German reservists, posted a $25,000 bond and returned home to await his U S District Court appearance in New York Tuesday.
Government officials press ahead with investigations into an alleged conspiracy as Carl Burpede and John Aucher remain in custody. Bail is set at twenty thousand dollars each, with Burpede’s counsel seeking an immediate hearing. A federal grand jury session begins Tuesday with expected charges spilling over to more prominent figures.
Massachusetts Knights of Columbus vote to host annual ball under Bishop Cheverus Assembly in Symphony Hall on Monday evening February 15. The event aims to raise five thousand dollars for a new downtown building.
Harold P. Johnson will be inaugurated as mayor of Woburn this afternoon becoming the first Republican in five years to hold the office. The event marks a political shift for the city as it welcomes a new executive in local government.
Large congregations crowded London churches for Intercession Day prayers. The observance included prayers for the success of allied arms and remembrance of those who fell on the battlefield.
Four services at St Pauls Cathedral began at eight with Bishop Arthur Ingram presiding. Westminster Abbey and Cathedral saw large crowds as archbishops sanction a wartime liturgy. In Rome English churches prayed for Entente victory with Cardinal Gasquet and Sir Henry Howard present, contrasting with embassy absence.
Dennis Doherty aged 42 of 5 Gilbert Avenue Charlestown was arrested yesterday afternoon by Patrolman Lynch on a breaking and entering charge. Police say he entered the vacant 529 Main Street residence and stole a water meter and lead pipe valued at 50 dollars.
Henry James writes to Eliot Norton praising the American Volunteer Motor Ambulance Corps formed by Richard Norton. He notes 15 cars, British Red Cross support, and cooperation with Colonel A. J. Barry, with costs mainly for chauffeurs and maintenance. Donations to Brown Bros. & Co. support the effort.
Francis Slattery of the Common Cause Society spoke at Franklin Union asserting that true liberty arises from Catholic church teachings. He argued liberty contrasts with license and credits church doctrine for abolition of slavery, free speech, and women's legal equality within modern government.
Servio Alio planned to carry $1200 worth of jewelry through the rear window of Thomas L. Williams store at 1473 Hancock Street, Quincy. Patrolman Daniel Doran halted the escape, disarming Alio of a .32 caliber pistol as he wrestled him into the street.
A German airman visited Dunkirk during Christmas week and dropped no bombs. At the request of a Prussian colonel seeking the burial place of his son killed at Soissons, the aviator left letters and cards in the city square. The notes, signed by the pilot, conveyed season’s greetings and admiration for captured French airmen.
The Russian ambassador to Italy, M. Kroupenski, denied reports that Russia planned to conclude peace. He stated Russia will not discuss peace until enemies accept conditions allied powers deem the only guarantee of lasting peace.
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