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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1917

Page

4

Hold Funeral of Charles H. Dewing

Rousmaniere of St. Pauls Cathedral officiated at the funeral for Charles H. Dewing. Burial took place in St. Marys churchyard at Newton Lower Falls in the family lot of his grandfather Thomas Durant. Dewing was a lineal descendant of Andrew Dewing, the first settler in that Dedham area.

Rousmaniere St. Paul’s Cathedral Mr. Dewing St. Mary's Churchyard Newton Lower Falls Thomas Durant Andrew Dewing Old Dedham

Dope case bond set for Providence Kid and other court actions

John Russell known as the Providence Kid pleaded not guilty to narcotics conspiracy and drug law violations. held on 1000 and 3000 bonds. Trial assigned. Kilroy Mackin and Gateley pleaded guilty to armed assault with intent to rob and were sentenced to the Massachusetts Reformatory. Robillard pleaded guilty to assault with revolver and received six months. Coolidge alias Edwards pleaded guilty to assault and burglary tools and received five to seven years.

John Russell Providence Suffolk Grand Jury Superior Criminal Court Morton Joseph J. Kilroy Thomas J. Mackin John F. Gateley Massachusetts Reformatory Michael Robillard William M. Christmas House of Correction William D. Coolidge George Edwards Victor D. de Bellefroid

Mayor Curley to Address St Josephs College Students

Mayor Curley will travel to Philadelphia tonight with Mrs Curley to address the students at St Josephs College. He plans to draft his 1917 Council message en route, accepting an invitation extended by Rev Fr Fortier S J, formerly of Boston College, now on the St Josephs faculty.

Curley Philadelphia St. Joseph’s College Fr. Fortier, S. J Boston College

Ness Men Honor R H White

Funeral services for Ralph Huntington White president of the R H White Company will be held at Old South Church Boston at 2 p m Thursday The Rev George A Gordon pastor will officiate in a simple ceremony The plan to hold at 56 Fenway Back Bay was changed due to public wish to pay respects to the merchant

Ralph Huntington White R. H. White Company Old South Church Boylston Dartmouth Streets George A. Gordon White Town House Fenway Back Bay Dr. Gordon

R. H. White Company to close in tribute to Ralph H. White

Boston stores plan all day closure with flags at half staff for the late Ralph H. White founder and president. A 3 pm Chamber of Commerce meeting will decide further actions while department execs and employees attend the funeral and send flowers. Interment is private at Mt Hope cemetery and mayoral condolences note his lasting business impact.

R. H. White Company White Chamber of Commerce Mt. Hope Cemetery Merchants of America

Boston Mayor James Curley Pays Tribute in Letter

The note expresses deep sorrow and sympathy for a widow, praising her late husband as a bright and charitable presence in Boston. Curley asks the recipient to share condolences with sisters and to find strength in divine mercy during this sad hour. The city leader signs as mayor James M. Curley, offering personal and official solace.

Boston James M. Curley

Wheat hits two dollars a bushel in Chicago market

Chicago wheat prices climbed to two dollars a bushel for No. 2 red winter grain for immediate delivery, marking the first time war prices reached this level. The rise followed rising demand for European shipment and domestic milling, with corn also topping one dollar and barley reaching one dollar.

Chicago Europe

Billy Sunday Party Tours Boston and Cambridge Sights

The Billy Sunday group in Boston toured historic Boston and Cambridge yesterday except for Rev. Billy Sunday and Mrs. Sunday. Two limousines carried members from Tremont Temple under Isaac Ward and John A. Robertson. In the afternoon Homer Rodeheaver led a second trip to the north shore in his car.

Boston Billy Sunday Mrs. Sunday Cambridge Isaac Ward John A. Robertson Tremont Temple Homer Rodeheaver North Shore

Funeral for Mrs Phoebe O Donnell at St James Church

The funeral for Mrs Phoebe O Donnell mother of Rev Philip J O Donnell rector of St James Church Harrison avenue will be held at St James Church Thursday at 10 o clock. Cardinal O Donnell will preside at the solemn high mass of requiem and give the final benediction. Officers of the mass to be announced today.

Phoebe O’donnell Philip J. O'Donnell St. James’ Church Harrison Avenue Cardinal O’donnell

Mrs ODonnell Dies In Whitmore Street Rectory

Mrs O Donnell died yesterday morning at St James rectory Whitmore street after months of illness. A longtime social and charitable figure in the archdiocese she was beloved by priests and laypeople alike. Cardinal O Connell and Archbishop Williams honored her and she came to Boston over 50 years ago as one of the few remaining Irish Catholic women. During her final illness Father O Donnell and his sister Mrs Francis A Campbell cared for her.

O’donnell St. James Whitmore Street Williams O’connell O'Donnell Boston Father O’donnell Francis A. Campbell

Death at St James Church Rectory

Mrs. O'Donnell, mother of Rev. Philip J. O'Donnell rector of St James Church, died yesterday at the rectory. The obituary notes her long association with the parish and her family ties to the church leadership.

St. James Church

Brookline Wife of Suffolk County Clerk Attends Funeral

The widow of the Suffolk County Superior Civil Court clerk attended the services with constant presence. Father O'Donnell administered the church last rites. The two daughters, both deceased, were Sister M. Teresa and Sister M. Magdalen.

Remarkable Service by Mrs O Donovan to Catholic Parish

The article recalls Mrs O Donnell of the Order of Mercy in Manchester New Hampshire for her vast fundraising and charitable work toward St Francis de Sales parish Roxbury. Pope Pius IX and Pope Leo XIII granted blessings, medals, and holy communion during major travels and audiences in Rome. Her life centers on devotion with Father O Donnell and ties to St James parish Northamton Street.

James Griffin St. Francis de Sales Roxbury Rome Pius IX O’donnell Europe Leo Harty Manila Pius X Peter Father O’donnell

Saloon keeper held for manslaughter in Chelsea death

Patrick McColgan a 52 year old saloon keeper of 693 Broadway Chelsea was charged with manslaughter in the death of 6 year old Patrick McGovern found unconscious in the saloon rear on Spencer avenue Chelsea. He was released on $3500 bail with the case continued to January 17.

Patrick MccColgan Broadway Chelsea Patrick McGovern McColgan Spencer Avenue

Conwell Re-Elected President Of Massachusetts Press Association

Leon M. Conwell was re elected president of the Massachusetts Press Association at the annual reunion and banquet held yesterday afternoon in the Hotel Vendome. Other officers elected include vice presidents Lemuel C. Hall Ernest H. Pierce Gardner E. Campbell secretary William J. Heffernan treasurer John Temperley auditor J Alex Lodge historian Charles C Doten.

Leon M. Conwell Massachusetts Press Association Hotel Vendome Lemuel C. Hall Ernest H. Pierce Gardner E. Campbell William J. Heffernan John Temperley J. Alex Lodge Charles C. Doten

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