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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1915
Page
11
Mayor Curley announced he has no plan to retire Commissioner of Public Works Rourke, denying rumors he might not be reappointed when his term ends May 1. The mayor stated there is no intention to nominate another man for the post.
Anthony A. Perry of 18 Central Street East Boston was found unconscious at the bottom of the elevator well at 96 Beverly Street yesterday afternoon. He died at Waymarket Square Relief Hospital where surgeons declared him dead. Perry worked as a clerk in the stock room of Page Furniture Company. Cause of fall unknown.
The South Boston Atlantic avenue East Boston ferry line will resume full operation tomorrow. Cars will run to and from the East Boston ferry via Atlantic avenue as formerly after temporary cutback due to water main installation.
The Arlington girl Irene Richardson died after a two year association with Hyde a Medford boat club member 35. He denies responsibility for the death while police say the pair met socially for two years. Mrs Hanson who sheltered the girl earlier posted \$2500 bail for her sisters. George McK Richardson Arlington town auditor since 1901 auditor at defalcation case.
The funeral for Mrs James T Fields widow of the publisher and notable literary figure was held yesterday afternoon in the library of her home at 14 Charles Street per her request The Rev Dr James De Normandis of the First Church in Roxbury conducted the service as a close friend of the deceased.
The article previews a feature in the Sunday Post detailing a German raid on England. It promises striking illustrations and a dramatic narrative of the wartime event.
General Villa moves 1000 convention troops to strike Carranza garrisons at Naco and Douglas opposite Arizona. He warned towns could face eight hours of fire before surrender or retreat into the United States. Half the force passed Juarez en route to Casas Grandes toward Sonora. Villa met with General Hugh L. Scott in El Paso to discuss the operation.
At a North Reading Board of Trade meeting a proposal to change the town name for money prompts heated debate. Backers argue a $10,000 offer may be too small while opponents label the plan selling the birthright. A vote by members will decide next.
Officers elected last evening at a Boston Dispensary medical staff meeting include President John D. Adams, Vice President Dr. Frederick Cobb, and Secretary Treasurer Dr. Elmer W. Barron. The staff officers serve as advisors to the board of managers.
Congressman James Hay is quoted in The War Terror piece in The Next Sunday Post Magazine asking who will attack the nation. The article discusses looming threats and the need for vigilance and policy response.
Mrs. William B. Smart widow of William B. Smart and last member of the Squire Thomas Wixon family died at her home. Funeral services set for Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Universalist Church. She lived in Dorchester 20 years and was active in civic and charitable work. survived by two nieces in Dennisport.
Funeral services for Lewis W. Martin a 15 year old Somerville High School student who died from a self inflicted bullet wound were held yesterday afternoon at his home on Thurston Street. The Rev Otis W Foye pastor of the Winter Hill Baptist Church officiated. Burial was in Woodlawn.
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