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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1916

Page

8

No Rum in Residence Districts

After a State House hearing with clergy and civilians protesting liquor licenses for East Boston Dorchester and Roslindale Governor McCall said he opposed assigning licenses to communities against them Clergy praised the stand but one clergyman warned it would make locating a saloon in any residential area impossible if applied literally

State House Boston Dorchester Roslindale McCall George W. Brainard Boston Licensing Board L. J. Fosdick Upham’s Corner H. G. Dixon Neponset Father Daley St. Mark’s Ashmont F. I. Carr Father Ulrich East Boston Executive Council Fletcher Ranney Woods Licensing Board Pemberton’ Square Campbell

Boston Licensing Board hearings stir Dorchester license debate

George W. Brainard opens the hearing opposing Boston Licensing Board license allocations to Dorchester. Governor McCall says he lacks authority over licenses but will hold board members accountable and seeks reforms, naming Fletcher Ranney as preferred chairman amid widespread complaints.

Jury Declares Will Invalid In Roxbury Case

A Suffolk Superior Court jury found undue influence in the will of Margaret HB Lynch of Roxbury. Grandchildren Margaret and Frank Lynch receive a larger share, while Mary Lynch’s son Charles is not found liable. Representatives included Joseph F. O Connell and John H. Crowley for the grandchildren and Mansfield and Rowley for the will.

Suffolk Superior Court Margaret HB. Lynch Dunmore Street Roxbury Brown Margaret Frank Lynch Mary Charlies Lynch Josephf. O’connell John H. Crowley Fred W. Mansfield Clarence W. Rowley Charles Lynch

Hardware men favor honest ads at national hardware meeting

The National Retail Hardware Association closed its Mechanics Building session endorsing universal military training one cent postage and price maintenance on trade marked goods. It condemned metropolitan papers for disparaging smaller towns and elected C. T. Woodward as president. The convention also opposed trading stamps and the Goodwin Sheppard bill.

Stephens-Ashurst National Retail Hardware Association Mechanics’ Building Senate National Bureau of Agriculture Goodwin-Sheppard Charles T. Woodward Carlinville, Ill J. R. Gamble Weumpka Ala M. D. Hussie Omaha Neb M. L. Corey Argos Ind M. J. Thomas Corona

Catholic Parishes Plan Field Days and Confirmations

Cardinal OConnell will confirm a class of several hundred converts at 9 oclock tomorrow morning in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. The Cathedral is expected to be crowded. confirmations come from across the archdiocese. Also noted is the Cathedral parish field day on the old National league grounds on Walpole street and Columbus avenue this Saturday July 15 with booths sports and entertainments under Rev. William B. Finigan. St Leos Dorchester lawn festival shifts to June 30 with high ticket demand. St Pauls Cambridge field day at Mt Auburn and De Wolfe streets tomorrow titled Cortile Festival with a strong sports program led by Rev. John J. Ryan. Randolphs Woman's Catholic Club closes first half with a Shaksperian festival June 18 at Hibernian Hall headlined by Twelfth Night read by Miss May Donovan.

Cardinal O’connell Cathedral of the Holy Cross National League Walpole Street Columbus Avenue William B. Finigan St. Paul's Parish Cambridge Mt. Auburn de Wolfe John J. Ryan Woman's Catholic Club Randolph Hibernian Hall North Street May Donovan Roxbury

Secretary to Mrs Eddy Harry Wilson Dies in Brookline

Harry Cornell Wilson, longtime Christian Science reader and first reader of the Mother Church, died last evening in Brookline. A Michigan Military Academy graduate, he served 18 years as a Christian Science worker in New York and Washington and held the State of New York publication post before becoming Mrs Eddy’s secretary at Pleasant View and later First Church in Washington. He was praised by the publication committee for his devotion, loyalty, and unselfish service.

Michigan Military Academy New York Washington State of New York Committee On Publication Wilson Mrs. Eddy Christian Science Movement

Campbell Cash Deposits Questioned by Boston Finance Panel

Finance Commission finds cash kept in the Pembroke courthouse safety pocket rather than deposited. Campbell defends by citing preparedness and cash handouts to litigants, with broad unreconciled funds totaling about 15 thousand dollars in interest and undeposited money. Recommends deposit of interest, payment of overdue amounts, itemized returns, and enforcement action by the city.

Campbell Boston Finance Commission the Finance Commission City of

Seven to Plattsburg Camp From Lexington Branch

Through a public subscription the Lexington branch of the Special Aid Society for American Preparedness will send at least seven young men to the Plattsburg military training camp this summer with all expenses paid. The participants are Vernon Page and William Lyon of East Lexington, Donald Wilson Warren Daniels Wallace Wright Roger Hubbell and Francis Ready from Lexington Centre.

Plattsburg Lexington Special Aid Society For American Preparedness Vernon Page William Lyon East Lexington Donald Wilson Warren Daniels Wallace Wright Roger Hubbell Francis Ready Lexington Centre

Cardinal O Connell backs Lodge on anti pacifism oath stance

In a Boston College commencement address before over 3000, Cardinal O Connell endorsed Senator Lodge s stance condemning pacifism and the nationwide oath never to bear arms even in defense, calling such an oath treasonous and ugly in effect.

Boston College University Heights Cardinal O'Connell Senator Lodge Lodge

Cardinal Reflects on War Truth at Boston College Commencement

The cardinal addressed a large Boston College crowd at University Heights praising Catholic education and denouncing pacifist and militarist extremes. He praised Mr. Lodge for shared views on science and conscience while questioning who should authorize moral judgment, and he awarded 14 honors including licentiates in philosophy.

Rdinal Catholic Church Nietzsche Tolstoi Lodge University Heights Curley Charles W. Lyons Cardinal Boston College Mr. Lodge

College medals awarded to seniors and freshmen in arts studies

Fourteen medals and premiums were awarded for excellence in studies. Recipients include seniors Francis Hincy Paul Furrey Anthony Messlis and James Croodle sopho mores Myles Connolly John Canavan Louis Sullivan freshmen John Sullivan Albert Smith Francis Hinchey Joseph Hurley and Charles Twomey juniors Paul Fur Fey Thomas Printon Francis Quinn John Doyle and others plus premium awards to designated sophomores and freshmen.

School of Arts Neil Joseph Devlin George Francis Fitzgerald John Stephen Keohane George Stephen McCabe William Joseph O’sullike Edward Abner Thompson Francis K. Hincy Paul H. Furrey Anthony B. Messlis James H. Croodle Martin P. Higgins Paul H. Furfey Thomas A. Printon Francis X. Quinn John J. Doyle William E. Daley Michael J. Cronin Myles E. Connolly Williaml. Gross Francis P. Frazier Walter H. Caverly Harry M. O.connor Walter J. Gavin John W. Corcoran Thomas F. Ferris

Morgan Memorial Picnic At Houghton's Pond

The annual Morgan Memorial picnic will be held tomorrow at Houghton's Pond Milton with about 60 attendees from the South End. A featured event is a ball game between boys and girls.

Houghton's Pond Milton South End

Mrs Florence Walworth Weds G Horace Williams Jr

Miss Florence Elizabeth Walworth of Wellesley married G Horace Williams Jr of Newton Centre at the bride's home on Centre Street Newton Centre. Rev Emory W Hunt officiated. Maid of honor was sister Louise Walworth and best man was Herbert Williams. Elizabeth Walworth was the flower girl.

Florence Elizabeth Walworth Wellesley Wellesley College Club Boston G. Horace Williams, Jr Newton Centre Centre Street Emory W. Hunt First Baptist Church Louise Walworth Herbert Williams New York Elizabeth Walworth

Americanism Theme Dominates Grocers Banquet in Boston

The National Wholesale Grocers Association banquet at Copley Plaza drew 1200 guests with Mayor Curley praising true Americanism as the nation heads into a new era. Speakers included George S. Smith and ex Governor John L Bates. Edward Filene spoke on national preparedness and the League to Enforce Peace.

National Wholesale Grocers’ Association Copley Plaza Curley Wilson Hughes White House Association Dana T. Ackerly New York George S. Smith Boston Chamber of Commerce Mr. Smith International Chambers of Commerce

London Chamber Calls All Teutons to Resign

London June 15 The Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution asking all members born German or Austrian, even if naturalized British subjects, to resign.

London Chamber London Chamber of Commerce Today Great Britain

Iron Nuxated Iron Boosts Vitality Claim

An advertisement extols nuxated iron as a miracle strength builder for people of varying ages. It touts improved blood iron, renewed vigor, and doubled strength within days, with claims of a $100 charity offer and money-back guarantees if strength does not double.

New York N. Y Sauer

State House thief arrested in larceny case

William R. Leary, 28, was arrested yesterday for larceny of instruments stamps and mileage books from the State House. He was found in the West End attempting to dispose of a bag with property over 200 dollars. He faces charges including breaking and entering Sol Wise jewelry store Hanover Street with bail set at 2500.

William R. Leary State House Leary West End Sol Wise Hanover Street Creed

West Roxbury Church Hosts Reception For Chinese Missionary

West Roxbury Congregational Church holds a reception for Professor and Mrs. Roderick Scott before their departure to Foochow China as church representatives. Scott will receive formal commission and serve at Union College Foochow focusing on Chinese youth.

West Roxbury

Everett Musician Endorses Plant Juice Remedy

A Boston introduced herbal stomach remedy Plant Juice gains support from Everett music teacher F S Holbrook who says ten years of indigestion and gas are cured after using Plant Juice. He reports better sleep and weight gain and urges others to try it. The Plant Juice Man promotes the product at Houghton and Dutton Drug Department to inform the public.

Boston F. S. Holbrook Linden St Everett United States Canada Houghton & Dutton

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