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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1916
Page
5
The noon time ball atop the Ames building will not drop for two days while repairs are made. The Hydrographic Office provides the correct time from Washington and signals will be reconnected. the ball will drop again at noon on Friday.
In the House of Lords discussion on Baron Hardinge’s Irish rebellion commission report several members urged Augustine Birrell be censured. Lord Lansdowne proposed a provisional Irish government system until martial law ends and a new government is formed.
An Irish secretary with a capable military adviser would be appointed along with a new chief of the Royal Irish Constabulary. Arms would require permits, amnesty would be denied, and a garrison strong enough to maintain order would remain. Social safeguards for Loyalists in the south and west would be created as Sinn Fein wanes. Lord Lansdowne notes 40,000 troops under General Maxwell and full government support. The Official Gazette lists Lord Castletown and Sir David Harrel as Lord Justices during the vacancy in the Lord Lieutenant's office, indicating a governing commission until a new administration forms.
In New York on July 11 the Independent Order of Free Sons of Israel planned to boost national membership by over 100,000, including women. A special convention next month will amend the constitution to admit women and lower the age for all members from 21 to 18, with sections to aid Jewish immigrants after the war.
Buster the family pet from Bynner Street Jamaica Plain disappeared on his third birthday. Local children search the area for the dog and urge residents to help locate him.
Catholic notes list upcoming talks and gatherings. Charles E Fay of Common Cause Society will speak on scepticism at Franklin Union building tomorrow night. St James Church parishioners prep for field day at Spring Grove Wellesley July 29 with a Knights of Honor whist and dance fundraiser. St Ann's School alumni banquet tonight at Cheverus Hall led by Charles F Sharkey. Edwin A Wall elected president of Boston Catholic Cemetery Association. Our Lady of Grace Chelsea marks third annual field day July 2 at Everett High School grounds under Rev Ambrose D Walker with Mayor Malone as honorary chair.
Memorial service for Earl Kitchener to be repeated at Cathedral Church of St Paul next Sunday night. No reservations. doors open as usual. 7:30 start with 15 minutes of porch singing. A portrait of Kitchener will be printed in the service order.
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