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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1914
Page
16
Governor Walsh plans a Salem trip at the first opportunity to straighten out relief fund distribution problems. Former Mayor Little urged more publicity of funds already received to prevent criticism. An increase of $2926.37 brought total relief funds to $582,926.36.
Schoolhouse Commissioners recommended the Lafayette street site for a four room schoolhouse to serve Saltonstall and Browne pupils and to include a 1000 seat assembly hall fireproofed. Also proposed to acquire land near Bowditch School on Flint street to build for Lincoln School and Beckford street kindergarten. Eleven building permits granted yesterday. Gardiner M. Lane of Boston noted receipts to the Salem relief committee totaling thousands from numerous towns and churches including Trinity Parish Newton Centre and St. John’s Taunton, with various small donations and a benefit at Pleasant Theatre Worcester.
A historical tally lists numerous churches and societies from Massachusetts New Hampshire Maine and Vermont contributing funds and collections. Amounts range from modest gifts to larger sums with Saint Matthew s Church and First Congregational Church among the noted donors. The grand total reported is 582926.36 across diverse towns and organizations.
Providence July 23 Mayor Joseph W Gainer closed tonight the fund for Salem fire sufferers with total subscriptions of 5856 57. He expected final receipts near 6000 as a mailed subscription was not yet received. Additional Rhode Island subscriptions were sent to Gardiner M Lane and several hundred dollars came through the Rhode Island Red Cross.
The Quincy police court heard eleven liquor cases before Judge Pratt. Two defendants were fined 75 dollars each, four were fined nothing, and five cases were continued to September. All fines were payable in installments.
Former Post newsboy admitted to the Massachusetts bar yesterday marking a notable career advancement.
Harry Goldbrand aged 21 of 312 Centre Street Jamaica Plain, a former Post newsboy, gained admission to the Massachusetts bar yesterday. He funded his education by selling newspapers on streets, completed Sherwin Grammar School in 1907, finished Central Evening High School in three years ending 1910, and recently graduated from Young Men's Christian Association Law School. He is active in newsboys' organizations and Greater Boston groups.
Providence July 23 Grand Trunk trains will be running into the city soon said Edward A Smith president of Central Vermont a Grand Trunk subsidiary He favored sound steamers by Grand Trunk and the New Haven and hoped Southern New England would run boats to New York or Philadelphia after its completion He spoke after a conference with Providence Chamber of Commerce officials and said Palmer Mass workers of 1000 on Southern New England tracks toward Rhode Island may be increased.
At Norfolk on July 23 the Ancient Order of Hibernians sent a cable to John Redmond pledging 200000 members aid for Ireland and home rule. Joseph McLaughlin leads presidential race amid Donnelly challenge as delegates tour Cape Henry and Virginia Beach. Boston Mayor Curley draws ovation.
The Post's comic section promises the Doings of the Van Loons featured next Sunday. Readers can expect familiar characters and lighthearted humor in a weekend-page staple.
In Brockton Missouri July 23 Miss May Fielding of Taunton was slashed on the wrist at the Victoria Hotel by John L. Butler of Lynn who then attempted suicide. Fielding is gravely injured and Butler is dying in Brockton Hospital. A warrant charges Butler with assault with intent to murder as hotel guests and the night clerk describe a chaotic scene with blood, a razor, a bottle, and a loaded revolver found in the room.
The Allied Building Trades Council protested the proposed Edison Company lighting contract at a meeting on Hanover Street. Delegates were chosen to attend the next hearing scheduled for August 10.
John Aiken Preston a former Boston musician prominent in the city scene died in Munich Germany last Wednesday a cable despatch said. He last served publicly as organist at St Pauls Episcopal Church Tremont Street now St Pauls Cathedral before abroad retirement. Born 1856 in Dorchester he studied at New England Conservatory and played with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in its early days. He also worked with Adama? Skis first chamber concerts and accompanied Mme Nordica on tours.
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