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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
13
Republican candidate Charles E. Hughes leaves New York after a day at headquarters re organizing the national committee and choosing a chairman. He travels by 5 oclock train to Providence for a Brown University class reunion and plans to return Thursday.
After a 45 minute ARSA sub committee conference Mr Hughes announced no progress toward naming the new chair man calling the meeting preliminary. He hinted rivals Wilcox and Loeb were out of contention while Hitchcock spoke briefly with the candidate. Other visitors included Hilles Davenport Tanner Wickersham Lodge and Cabot. Hughes declined to discuss the Mexican issue and said he will spend the summer in Bridgehampton.
Connecticut furnished the only two applicants for admission to the navy medical corps at the Chelsea Naval hospital examination yesterday. Dr. John L. Healy of New Haven hospital and Dr. Andrew J. Jackson of St. Marys Hospital Waterbury sought entry. The examination concludes today with Dr. George Wilson commanding and Drs. Harry Shaw and Chester C. Wood on the examining board.
Major General George W. Goethals, Governor of the Panama Canal, discussed with President Wilson his wish to retire. The matter was not settled and he will meet the President again next month, remaining in the United States meanwhile.
In a rain soaked scene hundreds gathered to watch as Jerry a handsome chestnut horse owned by John E. claimed victory amid wet conditions marking a notable performance in the event.
Bowen of 44 Sudbury Street was pulled from a newly closed ditch on Friend Street yesterday afternoon using a block and tackle rigged for the rescue.
Eight of the 15 surviving Kearsarge veterans met at the Lombardy Inn for a reunion commemorating the Civil War sea battle with the Alabama. Captain Louis R. de Steigner hosted guests from the KANV and GAR including Pension Commissioner Richard Flynn and Commander McNamara. Patrick McKeever of Malden was reelected president of the organization.
An official announcement says the border militia call out will not affect Plattsburg camps. Enrollment at the New England Training Camp Association HQ at 42 Water Street will continue for camp service at Plattsburg.
A citizen’s club of Armenians who have sworn allegiance to the American flag will be formed this week. Meetings will be at 724 Washington Street on Tuesdays each week to educate members to become good U S citizens.
John Elwell of Somerville drives a horse attached to a caravan on Friend Street opposite Hotel Napoli. The horse sank into a recently filled ditch, neck deep, requiring a large hoisting crew led by Mr. Bowen to extract the animal. Valued at $400, the horse suffered cuts from gravel and may be injured.
Miss Gertrude Lovett daughter of Dr and Mrs Robert W Lovett of 7 Fairfield Street married Henry Sprague Sturgis son of Mr and Mrs William Sturgis of New York at Trinity Church yesterday noon. The ceremony was by Rev Alexander Mann with maid of honor Miss Margaret Rotch and a large list of ushers. The bride and groom will live in New York.
In Suffolk Probate Court Judge George ordered Martin J. Finnerty a Boston clothing salesman to pay his wife Mrs Mary E Finnerty 5 dollars weekly and 25 dollars for counsel fees after hearing both sides The wife said Finnerty drank heavily assaulted her on July 31 1913 and August 15 1918 and deserted her in April 1914
Annie M. Leite and B William Young, prominent residents of South Boston, will marry this evening at the bride’s home 981 Dorchester Avenue. Rev Father John Chmielinski of St Mary’s Church will officiate with Joseph Thomas as best man and Theresa Thomas as maid of honor.
Governor Whitman departed Albany for Northampton Massachusetts to deliver the Smith College commencement address to the graduating class. He will then go to Williamstown Massachusetts to receive an honorary doctor of laws and give an address at Williams College commencement.
The Jordan Marsh Company showcases D M C embroidery and crochet cottons direct from Paris on the Third Floor Main Store. Early morning hours feature a 30hour alarm clock sale at 1.00. Spoons, babies cups, mesh bags, baskets, oriental mats, salad sets, watches, glass porch sets, gold filled chains, neckwear, ruffles, silk petticoats, Italian silk bodice, Rembrandt hosiery, novelty dolls, china and picture frames highlighted across floors with special sale prices and new arrivals.
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