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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
14
A worldwide movement to improve Jewish conditions was launched with the creation of the International Jewish Emancipation Committee in New York. Champ Clark, Speaker of the House, was elected president, signaling a coordinated effort for Jews in belligerent European nations and beyond.
Prominent Jewish leaders in the city mobilize letters from governors, college presidents, senators and representatives urging U S action at postwar peace talks. Henry Green heads the committee and notes broad sympathy for guaranteeing Jews equal rights under law. Notable officers include Arthur Capper and Samuel B McCormick with Louis D Brandeis on the advisory panel.
Samuel Tumaroff of 42 Intervale street Roxbury a well known teacher of Hebrew died yesterday at Massachusetts General Hospital after a lingering illness. He is survived by his wife father and brother. The funeral will be held Sunday morning at his Intervale street residence. Burial will be at Mount Vale Cemetery.
United States officials confront a perplexing issue over Sweden’s complaint that private mail from New York to Sweden was opened in England. The problem questions whether the U S can act beyond forwarding the complaint to Great Britain for consideration.
Officials note private letters to and from the United States face censorship as belligerent countries intrude on mail. Diplomatic channels enjoy immunity, but consular mail lacks it and is sometimes routed through embassies in pouches. Since the war began there have been many complaints of tampering, with no actions taken by belligerent governments.
A fire at the Penobscot Lumber and Box Company planing mill in Brewer, Maine, caused by a hot box, destroyed piles of lumber and the larger mill while the main plant remained undamaged. Estimated loss is $20000, insured.
Democratic State committee placed nomination papers in circulation for Governor Walsh. Chairman Michael A. O'Leary obtained 1000 papers from the secretary of State. Work began at Democratic headquarters and signatures were being gathered by late afternoon.
Chairman O Leary's papers move may have Gov. s approval fueling talk he will seek re election. Whitfield Tuck of Winchester announced his Bryan American Peace Party bid and aims to back Bryan in the state. Ex Congress Dietrick of Cambridge also seeks the Democratic nomination for Governor.
Jean L. Putnam proprietor of a lunch room at 284 Huntington Avenue filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court. Liabilities total 108 246 dollars assets estimated at 5500 including 50 shares of Putnam's Hotel Co. stock valued at 50 dollars.
Mrs Rebecca Warren grand aunt of Congressman George Holden Tinkham marked her 96th birthday with a morning gathering of friends at the Hotel Bristol. Surrounded by flowers she wore a black silk dress and a studded brooch, saying she feels young as she recalls her long life.
General Ballington Booth, commander in chief of the Volunteers of America, touring New England, will deliver an address in Boston tomorrow at 2 30 PM at the Volunteer Mission hall 39 Howard street.
The auxiliary schooner Triton, sailing from Bay of Islands to Halifax with a cargo of herring, was sunk by a gasoline explosion. One crew member was severely injured.
William F. Healey and John Dooley were found guilty in Charlestown court for throwing missiles at parade dignitaries. They were placed on probation. Broderick, the third man, refused probation, pleaded innocence, fined $25, appealed, and held in $300 for Superior Court.
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