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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1916

Page

7

Charitable Irish Society Ninth Annual Ladies Night

The Charitable Irish Society held its ninth annual Ladies Night at the Hotel Somerset in Boston with nearly 500 attendees including Mayor Curley and Mrs Curley. Mayor Curley spoke of mothers and Irish rights as President Crowley and Vice President Harney led the event, followed by dancing and tributes to women, while guests wore gowns and celebrated Irish heritage.

Ladies’ Night Charitable Irish Society Somerset Charitable Irish Society Fitzgerald Patrick H. Crowley Crowley John M. Harney Harney John J. Keenan Society Curley England Ireland Massachusetts Pitt Liffey Shannon Bartholomew A. Brickley Hugh A. Carney Arthur K. Crowley James H. Devlin, Jr John B. Dore James A. Dorsey Hugh F. E. Farrell Francis J. D. Ferguson William T. A. Fitzgerald Bernard J. Joyce John A. Kiggen Richard J. Lane Leo H. Leary Daniel V. Melisaac James M. Morrison Leo T. Myles Frazier L. O'Leary Patrick O'Loughlin Charles F. Stack Fidward Steptoe

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Rheumatism Relief

Advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures rheumatism by cleansing the blood and correcting acidity. It touts forty years on the market, aiding rheumatic, stomach, and kidney troubles and general debility. urges purchase from local druggists.

Hood’s

Beauty and the Bandit at Somerville theatre

The Clarendon Club of Somerville presented Beauty and the Bandit at the Somerville theatre before a crowded house. Fred D. Ream and Fred Simpson led as Lieutenant Zwifel and The Mayor with William C. Parks as Red Bruno. The Four O Briens and others filled key roles. repeats tonight are expected with state dignitaries anticipated.

Clarendon Club Somerville Somerville Theatre Fred D. Ream Zwifel Fred Simpson Red Bruno William C. Parks O’briens Joseph O. K Knox Charles Hansis Harry Stevens Elbridge G. Lavender Marguerite M. Scriven Tina Eugene M. Carman

Choral Music Society Opens Third Boston Season

The Choral Music Society of Boston under director Stephen Townsend opens its third season tomorrow at 8 in First Church Berkeley and Marlboro streets. The program features three new works: Carissimi Jephte with solo voices and organ and string orchestra, Wolf-Ferrari Talithi Kumi for soloists and mixed chorus, and Karg-Elert Benedictus with multiple choirs and instrumental ensemble.

Choral Music Society of Boston Stephen Townsend Berkeley and Marlboro Streets Giacomo Carissimi Wolf-Ferrari Sigfrid Karg-Elert

Thorough Probe of Bay State Fare Increase and Telecom Study

The Public Service Commission reports to the Legislature a thorough investigation of the proposed Bay State street railway fare hike and recommends a $25 000 appropriation to ensure an effective probe of the state's telephone business.

Bay State Street Railway Public Service Commission

Commission warns Boston & Maine reorg may hurt New England

The commission cautions that failure to reorganize the Boston & Maine system could harm Massachusetts and all northern New England. It calls the Bay State rate case among the state's most important and notes $10 000 was secured from the Governor and council for the investigation. It details the telephone rates inquiry and its links to the American Telephone & Telegraph Company and New England company relations. It also says New Hampshire's inaction has blocked a temporary reorganization. The commission adds that railroad earnings are improving.

Boston & Maine Massachusetts New England Bay State American Telephone & Telegraph Company Highway Commission New Hampshire

Rail and Insurance Controls Called for in Transit Reform

The commission urges broader power over rail rebates and discriminations between shippers and seeks full authority of the Insurance Commission over railroad and railway relief associations. It also recommends amending railroad law to ensure switch location authority for street railways is not tied to rate disputes between companies.

Boston & Maine Insurance Commission

Ellen Collins Left Charity Bequests In Probate Will

The will of Ellen Collins filed for probate bequeaths 100 to The Consumptives Home on Quincy Street Dorchester and 200 to the St Vincent de Paul Society of the Sacred Heart Parish East Boston. The residue of the estate also goes to the society.

Quincy Street Dorchester St. Vincent de Paul Society

Alleged Masher Held for Court After Conviction

Alexander S. Spanopoulos of 19 Ger main street was found guilty by Judge Murray in the police court of violating the new masher law and sentenced to two months in jail. He appealed and was held in 300 for trial in the Superior Court next month.

Alexander S. Spanopoulos Germain Street Murray

Proxy voting recommended in Massachusetts election proposal

The report from Secretary of State Langtry and Attorney General Attwill to the Legislature proposes a constitutional amendment granting the General Court power to allow voting by qualified residents who are absent from their city or town on election day. The study notes many are deprived of voting rights by work and travel and supports absentee voting with safeguards.

Langtry Attwill General Court Secretary of State Massachusetts

Fire at Roxbury home threatens family. two rescued

A blaze swept a 2 1/2 story dwelling at 3 Fenwood Road Roxbury shortly before 3 PM. A mother and her 2 year old child were saved as Policeman Nickerson aided them to safety. Fireman W J Mahoney was overcome by smoke and hospitalized. Damage estimated at $8000.

Fenwood Road Roxbury William H. B Nickerson

Gambling raid victims fined in Cambridge district court

Thirteen Greek men were fined after a Cambridge police raid early Sunday led to charges of being present with gambling implements found at a residence. They appeared before Cambridge District Court yesterday for the offense.

Cambridge Cambridge District Court

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