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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1915

Page

2

J F Hayes Buried In Brookline Funeral Rites

Funeral services for Jeremiah F Hayes of 2 White Place Brookline were held at St Marys Church of the Assumption. A solemn high mass was celebrated as long as the Rev John Sheehan led the ceremony aided by several clergy. He died suddenly Saturday and was a prominent Brookline businessman. Burial followed at Holyhood Cemetery with Rev Rudolph Tuscher officiating.

Jeremiah F. Hayes Whiteplace Brookline St. Mary's Church of the Assumption John Sheehan Michael Coffey John E. Killen Rudolph Tuscher Joseph Tuscher Hayes Michael J. O’hearn Richard Johnson Edward McAvoy Thomas McMahon Lawrence Cassidy James O'Beirne Holyhood Cemetery

State Census Shows Massachusetts Growth and 8.5 Million Population

Preliminary semi decennial figures indicate Massachusetts and Boston rise in population with Boston topping 700 000 by a narrow margin and the state population over 8 500 000 up more than 140 000 since 1910. Immigration wanes since 1914. war effects create uneven shifts in labor across regions and industries.

Massachusetts Boston Connecticut

Massachusetts Cities Add To Five Year Totals

Director Gettemy of the bureau of statistics will today release tabulated summaries showing how cities and towns in Massachusetts have increased their figures compared with five years ago.

Gettemy Bureau of Statistics of the Commonwealth Massachusetts

Fire at Malden undertaker shop causes over $1000 damage

A basement fire at Owen P. Doonan's undertaker shop, 9 Highland Avenue Malden, started mysteriously and burned for hours, driving several firefighters from duty due to heavy smoke. State police investigate the blaze's cause.

Owen P. Doonan Highland Avenue Malden

Weighing committee meets on standardizing track specs

The American Railway Association weighing group, representing 300000 miles of U S railroads, met at Copley Plaza to discuss standard track specifications freight carload weighing rules and related topics. Attendees included Arthur Hale O Maxey L D Davis A S Dodge J W Sheehan J H Limberger A W Epright H W Woolf and E Morris. The panel will present conclusions at the association’s November semi annual meeting.

American Railway Association United States Copley Plaza Association Arthur Hale O. Maxey R. I L. D. Davis

Railroad Officials Named in Inspection Bureau Roles

Acting chief inspector H. J. Griffing leads the Joint Rate Inspection Bureau while J. W. Newell, president of the American Association of Freight Agents, and T. H. Gatlin, assistant chief engineer, maintenance of way and structures, of the Southern Railway, are noted in leadership roles.

Joint Rate Inspection Bureau H. J. Griffing American Association of Freight Agents J. W. Newell The Freight Claim Association T. H. Gatlin Southern Railway

Train Pitches Boy Fifty Feet k

Beverly July 13 Horace Morgan Jr four year old son of Horace Morgan and wife 4 Cabot street was killed by a Gloucester bound train near the crossing shanty his father tends An engine tossed him fifty feet and he died instantly from a fractured skull and other injuries His mother fainted upon seeing the body The funeral home took the body to W W J Carney's undertaking rooms

Beverly Horace Morgan Jr Horace Morgan Cabot Street Gloucester W.W. J. Carney

Directors to be sued in fight over I T B C fraud

Stockholders of the International Text Book Company of Scranton and subsidiaries allege gross mismanagement and breach of trust by the old board. Clarence A. Barnes of Boston says a five member committee will act to compel restitution in the Exchange Building meeting.

International Text Book Company Scranton Penn International Correspondence Schools Clarence A. Barnes Boston Massachusetts Mansfield Exchange

Stockholders Press Fraud Charge Against Old I T B C Board

A committee of about 100 stockholders with $300000 invested in the I T B C and its subsidiaries plans to deposit shares with the Federal Trust Company to identify represented investors. They will review charges of fraud and mismanagement against the old board, including stock juggling and asset transfers.

H. R. Lemiy United States Army Washington William J. Macc Morris S. W. Card Company Mansfield Willard G. Nims L. 8 Boston John C. McConnell F. W. Mason & Co Federal Trust Company Barnes New

Massachusetts forms bureau to set workers' compensation rates

A new rating and inspection bureau was created by representatives of liability insurers and the state Department of Insurance at the State House. A future meeting will appoint a committee to hire a bureau manager and set rules for fair premium rates based on payroll audits and accident statistics to encourage safer workplaces.

Massachusetts State Department of Insurance State House

Revere Beach Runaway Horse Driver Saves Crowd

Waldo Read, superintendent of lights on the Revere Beach boulevard, was dragged along the roadway when a runaway horse attached to a Lynn bakery wagon bolted yesterday morning. Read leaped for the horse’s head, grabbed the bridle, and steered the animal past several wagons, autos, and pedestrians, preventing possible injuries as the crowd watched.

Waldo Road Revere Beach Lynn Read

Death Cancels Elaborate Wedding in Woburn Area

The wedding of Miss Emily Godfrey of 644 Main Street Woburn to Herman Vanderwat was to be a grand affair but becomes quiet after the death of Mrs Artemia Nagle grandmother of the bride. Mrs Nagle and Miss Godfrey's parents Mr and Mrs John Godfrey reside at 544 Main Street Woburn. Mrs Nagle died suddenly after a sudden shock late last night. Invitations had been sent to New England and New York.

Emily Godfrey Woburn Herman Vanderwat Hackensaete N. J Artemia Nagle New England New York Miss Godfrey John Godfrey Main Street Woburxza Nagle

85 Cent Gas Rate Ordered for Several Towns

The Newton and Watertown Gas Light Company will reduce gas price from 90 to 85 cents per thousand cubic feet for Newton, Watertown, Waltham, and Weston after August 1. The order follows a customer complaint and cites a fair return on investment amid a 40 percent business increase and lower gas oil costs.

Newton Waltham Watertown Weston Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners Newton and Watertown

Auto Hurdles 40 Feet By Car In Norwood Street Crash

Elijah P. Gilliland superintendent at Winslow Brothers Smith tannery Norwood drove with two friends when his auto jumped 40 feet across Washington street Dedham after a streetcar collision. Howard Barry suffered a right shoulder injury while Stephen Hunt was bruised. Gilliland escaped unhurt. Car motorman Arthur C. Benson cut by flying glass.

Elijah P. Gilliland Winslow Brothers @ Smith tannery Norwood Washington Street Dedharra Bay State Street Railway Howard Barry Stephen Hunt Zedighview Street Mr. Gilliand Arthur C. Bensom Mr. Gilliland Dedham

Parish notices on meetings and funeral in Catholic churches

A series of church notices includes Holy Name Society meeting at Cathedral School Hall Harrison avenue and Maildé street to plan a parish fair on July 17 at South End grounds Walpole street Columbus avenue. Funeral of Rev John A Moore S J of St Cary's Church North End from St Cary's with mass at 10 am and interment at Holy Cross Worcester. Garden party planned by Ladies Sodality of St John the Evangelist Winthrop to fund interior work. Novena to St James at St James Harrison avenue ending July 2. Rev J J Murphy named delegate to AFCS convention in Toledo Aug 13.

Cathedral School Harrison Avenue Maildé” Street Holy Name Society J. W. Culhane South End Baseball Grounds Walpole Street Columbus Avenue John A. Moore S. J St. Cary's Church North End Aolace John Bolster Edward Tivnan W. J. Conway Holy Cross Worcester Ladies Sodality Church of St. John the Evangelist Winthrop New Chuarch St. James St. James’ S Church J. J. Murphy Church of Our Lady of the Presentation Brighton Suffolk County American Federation of Catholic Societies Toledo

Heroic Fire on Battleship New Jersey At Charlestown Yard

Boatswain Frank P. Murphy led efforts to fight a blaze that began yesterday night in the forward handling room of the battleship New Jersey at Charlestown navy yard. The fire endangered the ship due to its proximity to 150 powder cans, each holding 60 pounds.

Frank P. Murphy Moon New Jersey Charlestown Navy Yard

Fire damages narrowly avoided on ship amid powder storage

Murphy led 75 sailors to a third deck room where a short circuit sparked a fire. The room, housing all powder for 12 inch and 8 inch guns, was flooded and quickly extinguished with minor damage. Fire caused excitement in the yard as workers feared harm to the New Jersey and nearby ammunition had just been loaded within ten feet of the origin.

Murphy New Jersey

Ginger and Brandied Remedy Promises Pure Relief

An advertisement touts a ginger based tonic with aromatics and French brandy for cramps pains colds chills weakness nervousness and insomnia. It cautions buyers to seek the Owl Trade Mark on the wrapper to avoid inferior substitutes. Forty years of purity and strength advertised. Sold by all druggists and grocers.

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