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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1915
Page
16
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Market notes show meats lowering while greens rise. Flour remains high, with potential top prices near nine dollars per barrel. USDA estimates that brokers hold 85 percent of the last wheat crop.
One of the biggest shake ups in official circles that the Boston fire department has experienced in years goes into effect at 10 o clock this morning when the two new district chiefs take office. Four senior chiefs are affected as part of the changes, surprising the department most.
William J. Gaffey becomes District 2 Charlestown chief while Henry A. Fox moves to Brighton. Michael Walsh transfers to District 9 Roxbury but due to injuries will not serve soon, replacing William Coulter now at Engine 26 District 5. Daniel F. Sennett moves to District 8 Roxbury to relieve Stephen J. Ryder, with Ryder assigned to Pittsburg Street headquarters.
Arthur W. Rice of Brockton and Ella C. Minzey of Brockton identified as theirs much of the loot recovered by Malden police from 18 year old George L. Dequoy who was arrested at the Malden Y M C A Saturday charged with larceny Dequoy to be arraigned Monday in Malden courts held on $4000 bonds.
The central branch of the United Irish League unanimously adopted a resolution in support of John E. Redmond and the Irish party for backing Britain in the European war. President Michael J. Jordan and others urged home rule, warned against German influence in America, and argued England’s role would safeguard Ireland's future, with speakers naming Dr. Mack and recalling oppression in Ireland.
The Boston Central Branch of the United Irish League endorses John Redmond and his Parliamentary party in Ireland's crisis as Great Britain fights in the current war. Speakers avoided war details, reaffirming Irish self rule and restraint in judging England's cause, with a Waterford city letter praising Redmond's leadership and broad Irish support.
At the asylum on Camden street the board elected John P. Leahy as chairman John J. Mundo as treasurer and Dr Thomas F Harrington as secretary Cardinal OConnell serves as president The institution cared for 266 orphan girls aged 4 to 14 during the year and 177 children are there now Ninety four are fully supported by public donations forty five by relatives Total receipts were 12175 38 and expenditures 13452 28.
Escaped criminal Hardeen astonishes Bowry Square Theatre audience by walking through a brick wall erected on stage and reappearing with a magic gesture. He promises to repeat the feat daily.
The Collateral Loan Company seeks $200 000 from former president William Cobb. Attachments target two small Cobb bank accounts totaling under $400 and Castle Valley Coal Company bonds and stock. The American Trust Company reports a $301.97 special account in Cobb’s name. Boston police official Captain Ainsley C. Armstrong holds bands from Cobb. Other trustees have yet to respond.
Armstrong admits possession of two 10 000 share certificates for Castle Valley Coal Company drawn to Cobb. Captain McGarr has no Cobb assets. State Street Trust reports Cobb deposits and a $6000 loan due May 4 with security noted.
Boston firms hold their own in European trade as Jacob Dreyfus & Sons at 68 Summer Street report a large commission from the British War Office for 100000 flannel shirts and 125000 underwear suits. Further orders expected. French government may issue commissions.
William Beggs aged 72 head of Beggs & Cobb leather firm and prominent Woburn resident died at his home 620 Main Street. He served in the Massachusetts Electoral College in 1900 that elected McKinley, was in the State Legislature in 1896, on Woburn's Common Council in 1889 and a trustee of the Woburn Five Cents Savings Bank.
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