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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1920

Page

14

Two Fish Newton Newkirk Didn’t Catch in Tobique River

The article notes two fish Newton Newkirk did not catch in Tobique River New Brunswick. A 101 2 pound Atlantic sea salmon weighed in the Post building with witnesses. A 154 pound brook trout weighed in Newkirk's other hand and was prepared by All Sorts editor for coworkers.

Newton Newkirk Tobique Newt David Ogilvy Ogilvy Brothers N. B Mr. Newkirk Newkirk New Brunswick

Speedy nuptials at Old Orchard linked to air and moon

Former Miss Athalia Mae Chute of Everett and Clough J. McNamara of Syracuse wed 35 hours after meeting at Old Orchard. The bride blamed the air and moon for the rapid marriage as Chief Fowler aided the speedy ceremony with Judge Lombard and a waived five day law.

Athalia Mae Chute Everett Mr. McNamara Old Orchard Jack Moakley United States Sherman Street Clough J. McNamara Portland Casino Pier Air Moon Fowler Lombard

Traffic safety rule from Boston sergeant

Sergeant John V. Foley of the Boston police traffic squad urges both pedestrians and drivers to observe traffic rules. He notes pedestrians are the majority of travelers yet often ignore regulations, making accidents more likely.

John V. Foley Boston

Traffic rules urged to prevent accidents downtown

Sergeant Foley urges pedestrians to learn and follow traffic rules to avoid crashes. He highlights crossings and right angle street crossing, watching signals, obeying officers, and the new right of way law. He advises drivers to study rules at City Hall and practice outside the city.

Foley Highway Commission

Funeral Services Held for Father Metcalf in West Medford

The Rev. Theo dore A. Metcalf 78, former vice rector of the American College at Rome and chancellor of the Boston archdiocese, was eulogized at 5 St. Raphael's Church West Medford. Priests from Greater Boston attended as many former Cathedral parishioners recalled his service at Gate of Heaven Church.

Theodore A. Metcalf American College At Rome Archdiocese of Boston John J. Williams New England St. Raphael's Church West Medford Metcalf Massachusetts Metcalfs Theron Metcalf Supreme Court Boston Father Metcalf Greater Boston Cathedral Gate of Heaven Church South Boston

Schedule Changes for Norfolk Baltimore and Nearby Ports

Notice lists schedule changes for Norfolk and Baltimore with Thursday and Saturday times at 12 neon, plus Philadelphia Tuesday 5 PM and Saturday 12 neon. Mentions Savannah and Jackson Lilies routed via Baltimore or Philadelphia. Coastal merchant line MERCHANTS & MINERS TRANSPORTATION CO operates Pier 2 Northern e Boston and telephone hl 6160 for inquiries.

Norfolk Baltimore Philadelphia Savannah Jackson Lilies Merchants & Miners Transportation, CO Pier Northern Boston

90-Year-Old Hesseltine Keeps Working at Boston Customs

John Edwards Hesseltine, a 90-year-old Arlington man, has served at the Boston Customs House since 1877. He remains the agency’s oldest worker, plans retirement next month yet seeks ongoing activity in the garden, and credits moderation and fraternizing with youth for his youthfulness.

Arlington Arlington Way John Edwards Hesseltine Russell Street Uncle Sam Boston Customs House Customs Service Hesseltine Customs House Custom House United States Treasury Mr. Hesseltine

Cauley Seeks Democratic Nomination for Congress in 18th District

Edward L. Cauley of Brighton a longtime Charlestown political figure enters the Democratic race for Congress in the 18th district He plans to challenge incumbent Congressman Robert Luce of Waltham over Luce’s national prohibition stance and his Volstead Act vote.

Edward L. Cauley Brighton Charlestown Cauley Robert Luce Waltham

Veterans Won't Be Transferred to Government Hospitals

World war veterans currently housed in private hospitals will not be moved to government hospitals or institutions for the moment, per a statement by Major W. W. King, Public Health Service supervisor for New England, issued last night.

W. W. King Public Health Service New England

Public health resists veteran transfer to government hospitals

Public health officials report the transfer order remains in effect for all veterans, while War Risk Insurance officials say the order targets future patients only. Veterans at Rutland Sanatorium and other New England facilities threaten to strike rather than move to Togus Me Old Soldiers' Home. American Legion posts mobilize to press Senators Walsh and Gillett and War Risk Board to intercede.

D. 8. Smith Washington Public Health Service War Risk Insurance George B. Slamin New England Togus Rutland Sanatorium East Pepperell Hospital Chandler Brookline American Legion Springfield Post David Walsh F.H. Gillett Legion War Risk Board Springfield Rutland

Funeral Services Set for Dr Laura Hughes Monday

Funeral services for Dr Laura A C Hughes are scheduled for Monday at 10 in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross with a Mass of requiem. Burial will follow at Holy Hood cemetery in Chestnut Hill beside her parents. A renowned physician and nurse, she helped found the Boston Red Cross Society in 1896 and was Boston's first female medical inspector appointed in 1918. She organized and led the Boston branch of the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association, elected its first president in 1905.

Laura A. C. Hughes Cathedral of the Holy Cross Holy Hood Cemetery Chestnut Hill Hughes Boston Society of the Red Cross Boston Mahoney Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association

Milk price rise expected after commission inquiry

Officials of the Necessities of Life Commission said a retail milk price per quart will likely increase one cent, following a half cent rise in July. They announced a special investigation into current milk prices is underway and its report will be submitted before week’s end.

The Necessities of Life Commission

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