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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1914
Page
4
Readers learn the North Shore infant hospital on Dearborn Street faces overcrowding with more than twenty babies in tents and improvised spaces. Sixteen to twenty physicians and many nurses strive to care for dozens of infants amid fire risk and unstable housing while families await homes or placements.
The Salem court last night sentenced a man for false pretences involving relief cards worth about two dollars. Investigators say many refugees have fake supplies and clothing, with dozens reported to have drawn goods and money illegitimately. Police, led by Inspector Pellette, say a card index is being checked and several boarding houses are under scrutiny for misuse of aid cards.
Cardinal O Connell sent a telegram from Rome expressing deepest sympathy to Salem sufferers and pledging cooperation in relief efforts. He urged faithful in the diocese to contribute generously to aid families who lost homes and livelihoods. The message was signed William Cardinal O Connell.
The text notes a shortage of personnel to guard property and camps by week’s end. Remaining troops will focus on enforcing sanitary rules, under Lieutenant Colonel Frank A. Williams, surgeon general.
The Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen in Massachusetts allocated $2000 for immediate relief to Salem members affected by the fire. Funds were entrusted to the grand master workman and grand treasurer, both Salem residents, to distribute under their direction.
Refugees from Salem, French residents, marry in St. Anne's Church after a fire destroyed their planned ceremony at St. Joseph's. Three couples wed with Rev. Father Pelletier officiating. Elis Cornier weds Joseph Hie Beouf, Delia Tergeon weds John Pelletier, Miriam Barbau weds John Caradotte.
The Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange forms a committee to solicit funds for Salem relief. A substantial sum has been collected and will be disbursed to needy cases not helped by general funds. Nominations from responsible individuals are welcomed for special aid after careful investigation by the committee. Communications go to Alton E. Briggs, Executive Secretary.
Edmund Smith a 14 year old drowned this afternoon in Dodgeville Mill Pond while three companions panicked and could not help. Police and firemen resumed search at first light after a boy confessed the tragedy to his father. Son of James Smith of 8 Lafayette street, companions were Arthur Nelson Albert Robbins and John Nolan.
William Wagner found a presumed suicide in Franklin Park near Scarborough Hill last night. A revolver with one exploded cartridge lay in the right hand, the man about 30, well dressed, with no ID and 17 cents plus two keys in a pocket. Medical examiners took the body to the morgue. police notified.
Reports from Belfast say two Ulster Volunteers members walked armed in the main streets prompting police to warn of court action. Lt General Sir George Richardson orders allow rifles in public, risking clashes as Nationalists and Orangemen clash in Omagh injuring police and civilians.
The indictment against Omer Pichette of Lowell charging him with attempting to pass a counterfeit quarter was placed on file yesterday by Judge Morton in the United States district court.
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