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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1915
Page
4
Diplomas were awarded to 21 students at St Augustine's High School during the annual graduation exercises held in the parochial school hall on E Street in South Boston. Valedictorian was Miss Ruth Brady.
The annual memorial service of Concord Lodge No. 212 I O O F and Willow Rebekah Lodge No. 109 was held this evening in Union Congregational Church, Concord Junction, with members from both lodges attending in a body.
In Pollock Rip Slue a Merchants and Miners steamer from Boston to Philadelphia collided with the British schooner Neva in thick fog. The schooner suffered a damaged port quarter but remained afloat and dry. No injuries were reported on either vessel.
The Neva towed by Persian later bound for Philadelphia after repairs on her. The C. B. Clark from New York to Bangor and the A. J. Sterling from New York to Nova Scotia collided near Nantucket Shoals with slight damage. The Samuel Dill from Georgetown to Portland lost its jibboom in a collision with an unknown vessel today.
In Providence Rhode Island on a foggy June day the coal laden barge Solace en route to New Bedford from Newport News was struck amidships by the freight steamer City of Taunton off Brenton's Reef lightship. The Solace sank while Eureky towed it but five crewmen and a dog were rescued by a boat from the Taunton. The Taunton sustained only minor damage.
Crowds at St Thomas Church Jamaica Plain witness Rev James V Cronin of Jamaica Plain celebrate his first high mass in the United States after five years in Rome. He leads a solemn 10 15 mass assisted by his brother Rev Neil A Cronin, sub deacon Rev Daniel I Cronin, and Rev James Sherry as master of ceremonies. His mother Mrs Daniel Cronin sits in front with relatives and friends.
Surrounded by their children and grandchildren Mr and Mrs Denzel Buckley marked their golden wedding anniversary in North Weymouth. Married June 20 1865 at Gate of Heaven Church South Boston they moved to Weymouth 14 years ago. They have three living children William L Buckley Joseph F E Buckley and Mrs John B Killeen.
Captain Philip Perron of the North Adams police arrested Edward H Hitchcock 41 alias Miller and a woman 20 named Catherine Morgan fugitives from justice. Hitchcock reportedly faces statutory charges in Cassipolis Michigan. A .82 caliber Smith and Wesson revolver was taken from Hitchcock and a second 10 shot revolver plus three cartridge boxes were recovered. A double edged dirk was found on the woman.
An advertisement extols Plant Juice as a universal stomach relief avoiding wasted time and money. It cites Dr. J Slack Orthopedic Foot Specialist endorsing Plant Juice after years of dyspepsia and kidney trouble, with free samples offered at Liggett Drug Store corner Washington and Avon Streets.
John Costa fifteen of 41 O street South Boston was riding a bicycle on Columbia road in Dorchester when a car struck him near Washington street. He suffered a bad cut on the mouth and his bicycle was smashed. Costa identified the car by plate number 5172 A.
The centennial pageant written by Harvard professor George Pierce Baker will be performed for the first of three shows tomorrow afternoon on Allegheny College campus in Meadville Pennsylvania.
Professor Baker leads a two hour pageant with 600 costumed performers depicting Meadville history from Washington to the War of 1812 and college milestones. Allegheny College marks its centennial with notable educators, alumni, and national figures in attendance.
A centennial celebration at Allegheny College features an anniversary sermon by Bishop William F. McDowell, a missionary conference led by Bishop William Burt, and twilight gathering at Public Square with descendants of the original 75 incorporators. Tomorrow 108 diplomas will be awarded at the centennial graduation. Ida Tarbell of 1880s class will deliver the historical address and Professor George Pierce Baker receives an honorary doctorate.
Resolutions protesting the Italian blockade of the Albanian coast and the invasion of Albania by Serbian, Montenegrin and Greek armies were adopted at a mass meeting of Albanian representatives from New England held at Knights of Honor Hall.
Reserve Officer Sullivan spotted two burglars attempting to force entry to Peter Chaplick’s saloon on First Street in South Boston. One suspect is believed shot in the foot as the pair fled across several blocks and escaped over fences.
A readable OCR fragment lists numerous drugstores and pharmacists across several towns including Beachmont Bridgewater Cambridge Medford Taunton and Charlestown. Names such as Norcross Pharmacy Stadium Pharmacy and Belmont & J appear among entries with multiple firms and proprietors.
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