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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1916

Page

6

Plan Aid for Jews in Europe in Boston Meeting

Delegates totaling 381 representing more than 75 000 Jews in Greater Boston met at Kingsley Hall to discuss securing equal rights for Jews in Europe and the Orient after peace treaties. Louis D Brandeis, a leading speaker, urged a constructive programme to alleviate suffering now and forever.

Greater Boston Kingsley Hall Ford Europe Orient Louis D. Brandeis

Congress Committee Outlines Aims Of Jewish National Pact

The congress committee urged unity among 14 million Jews and urged democratic organization as the path to national Jewish goals. Delegates from Boston congregations and Zionist bodies elected 28 representatives to join national congress efforts for political and religious freedoms.

Congress Committee America Brandeis Boston Jewish National Congress United States Joseph M. Herman Temple Israel Nathan Pinanski Congregation Adath Jeshurun Joseph Sonnabend Tempie Mishkan Tefila Joseph Levenson Congregation Beth el Henry H. Levenson Albert Hurwitz Jacob R. Morse A. ©. Ratshesky David A. Lourie Simon Vorenberg I. Hamlin Sons of Israel Samuel Sheinfein Robert Silverman Samuel Goodman M. S. Rubin Miss Goldie Bamber Arthur Berenson Herman. Lowenberg Chevras Abraham A. Simons M. J. Sawyer A. Rusoff Jacob Wasserman Nathan Elzholz Albert Horowitz L. Nadal American National Jewish Congress General Congress Fund Jacob de Hass Jewish Advocate Louis Kirstein Filene Company Max Mitchell Cosmopolitan Trust Company Julius Meyer

Gallivan Praises Huntington Ave Post Office Plan

Congressman James A. Gallivan praised Washington post office officials for choosing the Huntington avenue site while noting no cut to Copley Square and Fenway substation service. He supported a new building to improve working conditions and admitted initial doubts about site convenience near Copley Square.

James A. Gallivan Postoffice Washington Huntington Avenue Copley Square Fenway

Essex Street postal station controversy sparks letters from Boston

A Boston resident rebuts Washington officials claims about Essex Street changes. He cites statements by Postmaster-General Burleson and Assistant Roper, noting District Attorney Pelletier’s corroboration and a clerk Knox in dispute over any planned action. He asserts no investigation or decision has occurred and vows to press the matter.

Washington Burleson Roper Knox Essex Street Station Pelletier Boston Essex Street

Trouble From Crooked Teeth

Dr. S rank A Delabarre chief of staff at Tufts Dental School told a For Syth dental audience that irregular teeth are linked to melancholia epilepsy insanity neuralgia and more including malnutrition heart disease arrested development and poor appearance He urged early dental advice at age four and noted that misaligned teeth can impair health and efficiency.

S’rank A. Delabarre Tufts Dental School For Syth Dental Delabarre

Freight Embargo Eases but Boston Lines Still Lag

The Pennsylvania railroad lifts most export and domestic freight restrictions while New Haven, Boston & Albany, and Boston & Maine still face car backlogs. Grand Trunk Despatch remains the only line accepting general freight on schedule. Meanwhile St Marys Church in West Quincy advances with a new building plan and a Boston contractor.

Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania System Boston New Haven Boston & Albany Here Albany Boston & Maine Grand Trunk National Canada West Grand Trunk Line Vermont White River Junction

Massachusetts Protective Association for Horses Dinners Announced

Tickets for the January 18 dinner and meeting of the Massachusetts Protective Association for Horses are available at 15 Beacon Street, Call to join for safer urban and rural roads. George F. Stebbins from the Master Teamsters Association is a director. The Work Horse Relief Association runs the Ashton Lawrence Hospital for Horses at 78 Northampton Street, which now has one empty stall and offers free care for horses of poor owners.

Massachusetts Protective Association For Horses Work Horse Relief Association Beacon Street Protective Association George F. Stebbins Master Teamsters Association Ashton Lawrence Hospital Northampton Street

Ratcliffe Speaks on After the War Settlement at Concord

R. Ratcliffe of London spoke at the Concord Civic Club forum in the town hall on the topic After the War Settlement and Reconstruction. The London University Extension Board lecturer addressed attendees during yesterday afternoon's fifth open forum session.

R. Ratcliffe London England London University Extension Board Concord Town Hall Concord Civic Club

St Marys Parish Church to Rise as Grand Gothic Memorial

The planned exterior features a late English perpendicular Gothic style with a prominent corner tower. Quincy granite and limestone detail the tracery windows pinnacles and trimmings. The nave will be long and lighted by large side and front windows. The project rests on the current church basement and honors Catholic growth in West Quincy. St Marys history ties to early archdiocese Catholicity including 1826 Father Pendergast visit and the 1842 dedication of the first St Marys Church south of Boston. Pastor changes include Rev Grady serving 1908 to 1913 and Rev McCoy succeeding him.

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church West Quincy Thomas R. McCoy Charles R. Greco Boston John F. Griffin Company West Quincy St. Mary’s Father Pendergast President Adams Crane House William 5. Pattee Fenwick Henry T. Grady St. Benedict’s Somerville Thomas R McCoy Cathedral of the Holy Cross

Bauer and Casals Play in Fine Symphony Hall Concert

Harold Bauer and Pablo Casals performed together at Symphony Hall yesterday afternoon. They offered sonatas by Beethoven Saint-Saens and Rubenstein and Beethoven Variations on a Theme by Mozart. The concert drew a large enthusiastic audience and was hailed as among the finest of the Sunday series. Encores were requested but not granted. Mme Gadski will miss next Sunday's show, possibly canceling the matinee.

Harold Bauer Pablo Casals Symphony Hall Beethoven Saint-Saens Rubenstein Mozart Bauer Casals Mr. Bauer Mr. Casals Mme. Gadski

Union to discuss new contract next Sunday

Next Sunday the Coal Teamsters Chauffeurs and Helpers Union 68 will discuss the desired new agreement. The meeting will be held in Dexter Hall at 987 Washington Street.

Union 68 Dexter Hall Washington Street

Boston Labor Unions Protest Navy Daniels Action

The Boston Central Labor Union sent a resolution protesting Secretary Daniels refusal to approve wage board pay increases for Charlestown navy yard workers. They urge Congress and state legislators to secure adequate construction funds and press for action.

Station Agents Push for Eight Hour Day

Delegates of the Order of Railway Station Agents meeting at the United States Hotel, with a membership over 5000, prepared a demand for an eight hour day with time and a half for overtime on all roads east of Buffalo. They currently work 11 hours daily, seven days a week, and seek immediate effect of the new rules.

United States Buffalo

Freight Clerks Elect Officers at District Assembly Meeting

Michael J. Hallissey of the Boston and Maine Freight Clerks Assembly was named district master workman at the District Assembly 30 Knights of Labor gathering in Wells Memorial building. Other elected officers include A. L. Tower as district worthy foreman and Thomas H. Canning as district secretary treasurer. court officers P. J. Sullivan W. W. Cassell and John Regan. executive committee Cornelius Sullivan Timothy Sullivan Harry B. Martin.

Tremont Street Tiermen’s Union Vocal 3 L. A American Federation of Labor Union 580 Wells Memorial Building Convention Hall Blatchford Wall Stenographers, Bookkeepers, Accountants and Office Employees’ Union Boston Women’s Trade Union League Torrow Michael J. Hallissey Boston & Maine Freight Clerks’ Assembly Knights of Labor A. L. Tower Thomas H. Canning P. J. Sullivan W. W. Cassell John Regan Cornelius Sulivan Timothy Sullivan Harry B. Martin

Unseating of Engineers' Local 559 Delegates

Labor notes report the unseating of the delegates of Engineers Union Local 559 for alleged violations of American Federation of Labor rules. The grievance committee will act on Geoffrey Whalen's report against a suburban city theatre. Plumbers Local 12 plans a smoke talk and entertainment at its 514 headquarters.

Tits Co. Ll. A Delegates of Engineers' Union American Federation of Labor Geoffrey Whalen White Rats Actors’ Union Plumbers

Boston Post Office Clerks Hear Talks on Consolidation and Welfare

The Boston Post Office Clerks Branch 5 met at Intercollegial Hall with Postmaster William F. Murray and officials John F. McGrath and Jeremiah F. Holland. They discussed branch office consolidation, improved working and sanitary conditions, holiday mail handling, retirement movement, and urged bills for protections and pensions. Resolutions honored Congressman James A. Gallivan and supported Murray’s consolidation plans and illness protections.

Boston Post Office Intercolonial Hall William F. Murray John F. McGrath Carriers’ Association Jeremiah F. Holland Murray McGrath Jeremiah S. Holland Peter F. Tague Congress James A. Gallivan Timothy A. Gallivan

Hon. Charles N. Prouty Dies. Prohibition Advocate

The Hon. Charles N. Prouty a shoe manufacturer and noted prohibition advocate died tonight in Spencer He served as State Senator in 1906 and 1907 leaving behind a record as a public figure and promoter of local industry.

Charles N. Prouty Spencer

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