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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
2
Scores of applications were received at City Hall for the Shakspers on representation to be held in Boston July 4. Nearly 500 persons will be needed for the mob scene with John J. Walsh of the City Planning Board in charge.
Miss Ella May Savage sister of Richard J Savage and niece of Boston School Commissioner William J Hennessy married yesterday to Paul V Morissette a violin teacher from Quincy in Roxbury.
An ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable year round medicine to combat loss of appetite and spring fatigue. It claims the product purifies and enriches blood, restoring vitality and aiding digestive function, calling it the best spring medicine.
Mayor Curley and his wife said goodbye to Lieutenant-Colonel Dunn of the Ninth yesterday outside Framingham headquarters. Dunn stood between the mayor and Mrs Curley as the mayor toured the camp with cheers from the Boston commands. James M. Curley Jr. accompanied his father.
A casual gathering featured personal talks by a speaker to officers and privates, offering heartfelt wishes and godspeed for their impending trip to Mexico. The remarks emphasized camaraderie and duty in a relaxed, supportive setting.
The Mayor with Mrs. Curley and James M. Curley Jr presented service wrist watches to Ninth Regiment officers who served in the city during the call to arms. Recipients include Lt Col John H. Dunn a former Street Commission chair, Major William J. Casey municipal printing head, Major Fred L. Bogan Boston school committee member, Lt William F. Crohan county accounts official, and Sgt John J. Murphy ambulance corps assistant secretary to the Mayor.
Private Clifford Greene of Company H Dover walked 150 miles to enlist, starting at Elm Stream beyond Moosehead Lake. With no rail link, he traveled by foot to Greenville, then took the Bangor and Aroostook train to Dover before joining his unit in Augusta. He expects to pass the physical exam.
William F. Thayer of Cohasset, oldest Civil War veteran in Massachusetts and Post cane holder, celebrates his 102nd birthday at home. No formal observance planned due to age. friends invited to call. He has been housebound since January and missed Memorial Day routes with Henry Bryant Post, G A R, of which he is a charter member.
Washington June 26 A virtual embargo on commerce between the United States and Mexico is being planned by the administration pending determination of their future relations. The move signals a major shift in bilateral expectations and could affect cross border trade and policy.
Miss Ruth Nickerson daughter of the late Albert and Mrs Nicker son of Riverdale married Edward Marchmont Wheelwright a Battery A Field Artillery member who left Framingham for Mexico with his unit The couple moved up the wedding planned for August after military developments The license was issued at Dedham courthouse The bride is active in Chilton Vincent clubs Sewing Circle and Christ Episcopal Church Milton The groom a Dartmouth and Harvard graduate works in a Boston brokerage firm
Friends of former Congressman William S. McNary press for his appointment to the new Waterways Commission in the state. The panel will replace the Board of Port Directors and Harbor and Land Commission, which dissolve July 1. McNary has chaired Harbor and Land and served on both boards, with Governor McCall considering him for the post.
As chairman of the Harbor and Land Commission he has cut overhead by about $8000 yearly, making it a rare expense-saving state body. His background on Boston’s Common Council, two state legislatures, and Congress underpins his suitability for a role requiring legislative input. Support from many political figures across parties has been presented to the Governor.
Young men from across the diocese underwent annual priesthood entrance examinations at St John’s Ecclesiastical Seminary Brighton by order of Cardinal O Connell. A grand tombola open air rostrum is set for July 1 with speakers including Mgr Supple and Mayor Curley. The Dorchester based Court M C O F banquet at Quincy House is scheduled for tomorrow night with invited clergy and officers.
Summer Review schools opened yesterday for their third season under Assistant Superintendent Augustine L. Rafter. About 6500 students have indicated they will attend, the program reports.
Schools will operate for 40 consecutive days with Sundays and July 4 off. Elementary sessions run 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., while high school sessions start at 8 a.m. and end at noon.
Framingham June 26 An aviation school for militia officers will open on the field tomorrow. The first flight will be made at 8 p m by Captain William Mattery a former Villa service pilot in Mexico. The flight uses a Benoit biplane with two additional machines donated by the Johnston aviation company. A monoplane will join once housing is ready.
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