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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1915

Page

2

Miss Grace Pattangall Hurt In Head On Collision

Miss Grace Pattangall 19 daughter of Maine Attorney General William R Pattangall was injured in a head on automobile crash at Columbia road and Hancock street. She was taken to City Hospital for facial lacerations and then returned to the Adams House where she is staying with her parents during Harvard commencement exercises.

Grace Pattangall William R. Pattangall Maine Columbia Road Hancock Street Adams House Harvard

Divorce Petition After Birth of Second Child

Mrs. Shepard seeks permission to leave the state with her children to Ottawa aided by her mother Mrs Whelen. She asks for support and highlights her husband’s income and properties including seven horses, fifteen vehicles, sleighs and carts. Shepard is a salesman with a claimed $500 yearly salary, represented by William G. Thompson with William H. Best as counsel.

England Shepard William G. Thompson William H. Best

Dorchester Crash Injures Pattangall and Bullard

George A. Bullard of Dorchester and Miss Pattangall suffered injuries after two autos collided on Columbia road. A Waterville Maine owned car driven by Joseph Moore struck a Dorchester car, sending Pattangall to hospital with facial lacerations and Bullard homeward.

George A. Bullard Park Street Dorchester Pattangall John Ware Waterville Joseph Moore Massachusetts Avenue Boston Columbia Road Tonneau Hancock Street Thomas P. Keaney Taylor Street Bullard

Divorce Suit Arises From Prominent Ottawa Couple

Inez Whelen, wife of Ralph A. Shepard, files for divorce claiming fear of physical injury. The couple’s romance grew from a long friendship between their fathers, lumberman Peter Whelen of Ottaway and his Brookline counterpart, with their June 11 1907 Ottawa wedding marking the start of years of happiness.

Shepard Peter Whelen Ottaway Canada Inez Whelen Ralph A. Shepard Ottawa Brookline

The Angel of Peace by Mary E Wilkins Freeman

The Sunday Post Magazine presents Mary E Wilkins Freeman’s The Angel of Peace a tale exploring kindness and resolve. A quiet community moral centers on a mother and child amid a small moral dilemma.

Angel of Peace Mary E. Wilkins-Freeman Next Sunday Post

Park Commissioner Corrects Finance Commission Finding

Commissioner Charles Gibson issued a statement last night disputing the Finance Commission report on bids for Franklin Park refreshment privileges. He said he told the panel the Mayor favored Rubin’s proposal but did not indicate preference for any bidder over others.

Charles Gibson Finance Commission Franklin’ Park Solomon Rubin Marks Angell Gibson Rubin

Three Struck by Lightning Kill One, Injure Two in Connecticut

In Bridgeport, during a storm, Arthur H. Linley of Stratford died when lightning struck his garage. Joseph Warwick of Bridgeport and Thomas Molloy of Dunmore, Pennsylvania, were severely burned and hospitalized after seeking shelter under a tree.

Bridgeport Conn Arthur H. Linley Stratford Joseph Warwick Thomas Molloy Dunmore Penn Linley

Torchlight Parade at Dartmouth Lights June Commencement

Nearly 1000 Dartmouth alumni marching in single file with flaming torches around the campus. Clarke Tobin, 1910 class marshal and famed football captain, led the parade to the home of President Ernest Fox Nichols amid martial music. The event is praised as a stirring and beautiful effect at Dartmouth commencement.

Hanover N. H Dartmouth Clarke Tobin Ernest Fox Nichols

Alumni strengthen Dartmouth control and set trustee terms

At the Dartmouth alumni annual meeting the alumni council gained power over trustee nominations and endorsed a rotation rule that limits trustees to two consecutive five year terms. Officers elected include Chancellor L Jenks of Chicago as president and H E Keyes of Hanover as secretary.

Alumni Association Dartmouth College alumni = association L. Jenks Chicago B. W. Couch Concord N. F J. M. Comstock Chelsea William Healey Lynn Hanover Newton Inn Norwich R. L. Parks Springfield D. R. Dem Manchester

Trustees Resignations Shake Dartmouth Board

Hanover N H June 22 H H Hilton of Chicago and S L Powers of Boston submitted resignations at Dartmouth College annual meeting. L Parkhurst of Boston named life member. Henry L Moore of Minneapolis elected to replace Hilton and H B Thayer of New York to replace the late C F Mathewsor of New York.

Hanover N. H H. H. Hilton Chicago S. L. Powers Boston Dartmouth College L. Parkhurst Henry L. Moore Minneapolis Mr. Hilton H. B. Thayer New York C. F. Mathewsor

Angeles A Big Loss To Villa

June 22 United States and Mexican factions deny friction among Carranza and Villa leaders. Officials believe the Obregon defeat and the departure of Felipe Angeles from Villa’s camp are military and political losses. Foreign protection concerns rise as Villa Zapata troops in Mexico City may resist Gonzales or evacuate as in prior transfers.

Washington Carranza Villa United States Obregon Felipe Angeles

General Angeles in United States Amid Mexican political Turmoil

Rumors say General Angeles is in the United States to discuss with prominent Mexicans plans for a new movement centered on Villa Zapata troops. Carranza spurned Obregon’s cabinet advice, reshuffling ministers. General Pablo Gonzalez advances toward Mexico City, temporarily halting to reorganize, and Vera Cruz communications are severed. US officials weigh competing explanations for the break.

Angeles Boston United States Villa-Zapata Carranza Obregon Pablo Gonzalez Mexico City Vera Cruz Zapatistas Gonzales

Catile Ban Is Modified

Federal officials ease cattle movement rules for farmers and dealers in Worcester and Plymouth counties and lift quarantine in Bristol, Hampden, Hampshire and Middlesex. Interstate transportation and livestock car cleaning regulations are revised under USDA orders.

Worcester Plymouth Bristol Hampden Hampshire Middlesex United States Department of Agriculture

Valiey Condemns Arbitration Amid Rail Strike Rumors

The labor leader Valiey denounces all arbitration by the arbitration board. Dissatisfaction with the award sparked strike talk across the railway system, though such talk was silenced when the union arbiter spoke.

Valiey

Vahey Pushes Arbitration Award Hold Until 1916

Union leaders hear Mr. Vahey defend the arbitration award as binding until Oct. 1, 1916 despite protests. Philip Mansfield and others press for better living wages while noting back pay and wage increases for conductors and motormen.

Pelletier Defends Arbitration Action in Railway Case

Chairman Pelletier defended his award after criticism from both sides. He said the decision set a minimum living wage and aimed to raise the lowest earners from $9 to $11 weekly to at least $2.25 per day for 54 hours. He noted higher paid workers received smaller increases and urged fairness for shop and field employees.

Vahey Washington Street Philip Mansfield Carmen Arbitration Board Lymn Joseph C. Pelletier Pelletier Chelsea Square Chelsea

McDonald Files for Sheriff Opposition in Charlestown

City Councillor Daniel J. McDonald filed for the Democratic nomination for sheriff yesterday. He will run against incumbent Sheriff John Quinn seeking re election. Samuel W. George also filed for State Auditor, joining two other candidates including the current auditor and Senator Bagley of East Boston.

Daniel J. McDonald Charlestown John Quinn Samuel W. George George Gas and Electric Light Commission Senator Bagley East Boston

Courtship Starts in Dentist's Chair in Boston

Dr Angus Campbell a Massachusetts Avenue deacon and Eva Frances Porter of Hanson Street Boston announce their engagement. The couple met when Porter visited Campbell's dental office after a friend recommended him. Porter is a missionary worker among Syrians.

Angus Campbell Champlain & Farrar Massachusetts Avenue Ruggles Street Baptist Church Eva Frances Porter Hanson Street Boston Dr. Campbell Porter

Tragic Train Worker Killed Near East Boston

Thomas Powell, 54, of 490 Sumner Street East Boston, a watchman employed by the New Haven railroad, was struck and killed in the incident. The accident occurred on the railroad property, prompting investigators to determine the cause and notify Powell's family.

New Haven Thomas Powell Sumner Street East Bostotn New Clyde Street Yards East Boston

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