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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1917

Page

5

Borah Attacks World Alliances in Peace Debate

Senator Borah of Idaho denounces world peace alliances as vicious and indefensible, warning in Washington that such leagues would entangle the United States in European politics and threaten U S sovereignty and policy. He urges careful debate before joining any policing force.

Washington Borah Idaho Wilson Senate Michigan Society of Washington United States Monroe

Unclear fragment hints at national self-government

Incomplete quote suggests a discussion on the will of the people and national direction. The text lacks context, names, places, or dates to specify a event or stance.

Hull Village sharpshooters upset Fort Revere rifle team

Hull Village residents defeated Fort Revere at the fort rifle range 1101 to 1061. The village squad included Hull police officers Chief Frank Reynolds and Titus Jacobs and notable members Dr Walter Sturgis, former Rep Clarence Nickerson, Andrew J. Elliott.

Sam Fort Revere Hull Hull Village Fort Hull Police Department Frank Reynolds Hull Police

Veteran Driver James Matthews Dies Suddenly at St James Stable

James Matthews a 55 year old veteran driver collapsed suddenly in the St James stable 1440 Washington street as he was about to start out. He died before a doctor arrived. He lived at 14 Chapman street Charlestown with his sister Mrs Mary Brown widow of former Boston police captain John Brown.

James Matthews St. James Stable Washington Street Matthews Chapman Street Charlestown Mary Brown John Brown Police Department Boston

Shackleton Endurance Antarctic Photographs by Hurley

The Boston Sunday Post presents Frank Hurley’s photographs of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s South Pole expedition. Images show Endurance trapped in ice, crew fleeing to a floe, Elephant Island survival, and Shackleton’s solo voyage to seek rescue, captured under Antarctic light.

Sir Ernest Shackleton South Pole Antarctic Frank Hurley Elephant Island Sir Ernest

Cardinal Approves Scout Movement for Catholic Parishes

Cardinal O Connell endorses the Boy Scout program for Catholic boys in the diocese. Troops will form in large parishes, each led by a Catholic scoutmaster with a priest as chaplain, outlined in this week’s Pilot.

Cardinal O'Connell

Catholic Boy Scouts Reach Boston Diocese Approval

The cardinal endorses Catholic boys forming Scout troops under Catholic supervision with priest chaplains. Rev. Michael J. Cuddihy is named chaplain-general. A new Catholic bureau extends Scout work. Dorchester’s Troop 14 is noted. Boston University hosts a civic improvement conference January 29 with leaders from Tufts Boston College and Harvard.

Boy Scouts of America Michael J. Cuddihy St. Margaret's Church Columbia Road Dorchester Aps Father Cuddihy New York Cardinal Farley Omaha Harry Assembly Walker Building Boylston Street Bumpus Tufts College Charles W. Lyons S. J Boston College Burton Technology Haskins Harvard Lemuel H. Burlin Boston University Greater Boston

Ex Mayor Fitzgerald Visits White House and Capitol

Ex Mayor Fitzgerald of Boston met with President Wilson at the White House and held a long conference with Secretary McAdoo and Assistant Secretary Peters at the Treasury. He was hosted at the Capitol by Speaker Clark and Congressman Gallivan at a luncheon with John J. O Callaghan. Also present were Lt Governor Calvin A Coolidge and other Boston observers.

Washington, D. C Fitzgerald Boston White House Wilson Treasury Department McAdoo Peters Clark Capitol John J. O’callaghan Boston Board of Street Commissioners Gallivan Congress Calvin A. Coolidge Thomas P. Riley Guy Murchie Arthur Berenson Frank D Rice Rice & Hutchins Grenville S. MacFarland

Roxbury Recluse Buried No Relatives Found

Funeral services for Heinrich Jakober, the Roxbury recluse and wealthy candy maker, were held yesterday at Holy Trinity Church after a failed effort to locate relatives. Authorities say more than $16,000 has already been found at 91 George Street, where a new search is planned Monday to uncover hidden money or valuables.

Heinrich Jakober Roxbury Holy Trinity Church George Street

New York Chauffeur Held on Morphine Charge

Albert J. Wilson a New York taxi driver was held in Central Court for possession of morphine. Officer Donnelly arrested him at a Lynde street house where drugs needles and other items linked to illegal use were recovered.

N. Y Albert J. Wilson New York Central Court Donnelly Lynde Street

Man Falls Fifteen Feet Into Elevator Pit

Samuel Swanson a 44 year old Everett resident is hospitalized with probable skull fracture after a 15 foot fall into an elevator pit at a Burlington Street Back Bay construction site where he worked. A bottle of Adamson Cough Balsam is noted as a cure in the damaged text.

Samuel Swanson Dartmouth Street Everett City Hospital Burlington Street Back Bay

Women Bank Officers Praised At Massachusetts Convention

Frances R. Burnham, one of six women officials in Massachusetts banks, addressed 105 delegates from 63 banks at the 28th annual Massachusetts Cooperative Bank League convention. She urged that women’s tact and conscientiousness boost bank growth, while officials noted assets rose by 1 million dollars. Mayor Curley’s secretary welcomed delegates, and the event includes an informal reception and a dinner with Mayor and Mrs. Curley as guests.

Massachusetts Frances R. Burnham Massachusetts Co-operative Bank League Brunswick Miss Burnham Slattery Curley F. E. Burbank Greater Boston Gurley

Dartmouth Class Plans Rainey Lines Memorial Bed in Paris

The 1912 Dartmouth class drives a fund to create a memorial bed for Rainey Lines who died at Verdun serving with the American Ambulance Corps. The class has pledged $200 of $600 and appeals to other Dartmouth alumni have already raised about $50.

Dartmouth College Dartmouth American Ambulance Hospital Paris Rainey Harvard Law School Verdun American Ambulance Corps Conrad E. Snow Lines

Snow Divorces Wife Over Alleged Cruelty in Suffolk Court

Seth P. Snow, a State street real estate broker, obtained a divorce from Florence J. Snow after a secret hearing in Suffolk Superior Court. He testified to 48 acts of cruelty between 1914 and 1916 including kicking, threats to shoot, hot water throwing, and calls of embezzler, with a separate case noting Dr. John J. Hayes’ divorce from Caroline Leighton Tuttle Hayes amid insanity claims and hospital commitment.

Seth P. Snow State Street Florence J. Snow Dubuque Suffolk Superior Court Snow John J. Hayes Columbus Avenue South End Caroline Leighton Tuttle Hayes Westboro State Hospital For New York Hayes Austin

Meade Given Deadline To Decide On State Labor Role

John P. Meade of Brockton has until Feb 6 to state if he will withdraw as deputy labor commissioner candidate or resign as chairman of the legislative committee of the Massachusetts State Branch A F L L I. If no word is received, his office will be declared vacant by the council. The action was taken by the executive council at Old South building. Martin T. Joyce was instructed to notify him.

John P. Meade Brockton State Board of Labor and Industries Massachusetts Old South Building Martin T. Joyce Meade

License to Revoke Dance Hall License in Roslindale

Alleged unseemly conduct at the Normac Bungalow in Roslindale leads to revoking the license after next August when the current license expires. Mayor Curley vows to close that hall and shutter three additional dance hall bungalows in Boston after a public hearing at City Hall.

Normac Murray Hill Road Roslindale Curley Boston

Suit Over 5995 Days Work For $11,900 Filed

Mrs Delia G McGrimley of Jamaica Plain sues Miss Sarah T Hill of East Foxboro in Suffolk Superior Court seeking 11900 dollars for 5995 days of labor from May 14 1894 to Oct 15 1910. She says she milked cows cared for horses fed pigs tended chickens cooked meals did washing made beds and performed other farm and home duties. McGrimley about 60 Hill about 70 to 80.

Delia G. McGrimley Jamaica Plain Sarah T. Hill East Foxboro Suffolk Superior Court Chase Miss Hill

Universalists celebrate 100th founding and 25th pastorate anniversary

Clergymen from several denominations lauded the Second Society of Universalists in Boston as the Rev. Dr. Stephen H. Roblin marked 25 years as pastor with a banquet at the Hotel Vendome. Speakers urged endowment and future growth as the church plans a new edifice after the Columbus avenue church fire.

Second Society of Universalists Boston Stephen H. Roblin Society Dr. Roblin Hotel Vendome School Street Columbus Avenue Frederick W. Hamilton Roblin L. S. McCollester Universalist General Convention Crane Theological School Universalist Church Alexander Mann Trinity Church Lemuel H. Marlin Boston University William W. Tufts First Presbyterian Church R. E. Sykes First Universalist Church Malden George A. Gordon Austen K. de Blois First Baptist Church Paul Revere Frothingham

Wholesale Housewares and Apparel Blowout Sale Highlights

Broad list of discounted goods across categories including women's skirts and dresses, hats, gloves, coats, gowns, and undergarments. Also available are boots, children's wear, fabrics, home linens, furniture pieces, rugs, mirrors, clocks, and kitchen tools with prices ranging from fractions of a dollar to over ten dollars, emphasizing deep cuts and mixed inventory.

Items From Our Great Basement Store

Basement sale offers hats, kimonos, dresses, voiles and ribbons. Includes trimmed millinery, flower samples, satin hats, hair nets, gloves, hair switches, mufflers, coats, skirts, and men’s wear with sale prices and notable discounts across multiple departments.

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