O Reilly Memory Honored in Boston Birthday Celebration
Boston marked the 70th birthday of poet John Boyle O Reilly at Faneuil Hall with Mayor Curley Judge Murray and Captain Hathaway recounting O Reilly s escape to America and his humanitarian legacy. The event by the John Boyle O Reilly Association drew a large crowd and featured Irish airs and songs.
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Curley
Joseph Smith
Michael J. Murray
J. Mitchell Galvin
Boston
John Boyle O'Reilly
Faneuil Hall
Legion
O'Reilly
A. Shuman
O’reilly
Captain Hathaway
Australia
America
Philadelphia
John Boyle O’reilly
James Connell
J. J. Murphy
Mgr
Peter Rowan
George A. Lyons
Joseph G. Anderson
Captain Hathaway Reveals O'Reilly Story at City Meeting
Captain Hathaway's friends recall his role in saving O'Reilly and, at Judge Murray's address, Hathaway's words are included. Hon. Joseph Smith of Truth presides, with O'Reilly portrait behind the desk. Smith praises Irish achievement and respect won in America. J Mitchell Galvin recalls ties to O'Reilly and recites excerpts from his orations. Mayor Curley responds at session.
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Captain Hathaway
O'Reilly
Judge Murray
Joseph Smith
Truth
O’reilly
Smith
J. Mitchell Galvin
Anniversary honors for Roxbury Brother Jude at Angel Guardian
Hundreds gather to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Brother Jude as superior of the House of the Angel Guardian in Roxbury. A morning high mass was led by Rev. Dennis J. O Farrell and an evening address praised his 39 years of service with a musical program and flowers.
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Brother Jude
House of the Angel Guardian
Dennis J. O'Farrell
St. Francis de Sales Church
Vernon Street
Father O’farrell
Father O'Farrell
Roxbury
Ted Schneider
Somerville Girl Takes Own Life in Home Gas Tragedy
Annie Russell aged 30 of 55 Oak Street Somerville killed herself by gas yesterday. Neighbors forced entry after odor drew attention. windows were closed and two gas jets were open in the room. Despondency from ill health cited as cause.
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Annie Russell
Oak Street
Somerville
No Confirmation of Williams Resignation Report
Washington June 28 Secretary Bryan said the State Department has received no confirmation of reports that George Fred Williams American minister to Greece resigned after denouncing conditions in Albania. He would not comment until the minister himself explains the situation.
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Washington
Bryan
State Department
George Fred Williams
Greece
Albania
Plan Your Fourth of July Fun Citywide Celebration
A full programme of Fourth of July activities in Boston has been announced by the director of public celebrations and approved by the Mayor. Highlights include a Jamaica Pond fireworks display, a massive children's festival at Franklin Park, early flag raising on Boston Common, and numerous events across Forest Hills Hyde Park Back Bay Fens City Point and 20 playgrounds with ice cream bands and athletic programs for all ages.
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Jamaica Pond
Franklin Park
Basin
Boston Common
Forest Hills
Hyde Park
Jamaica Plain
Boston
Back Bay Fens
South End
Margaret A. Gallagher
Alexander I. Peckham
W. S. Butler
Lila Wiles Wyman
Wyman
Butler
Mechanics’ Building
Old North Church
America
Arthur H. Nichols
Flower Emblem Society
Abraham Lincoln School
Charles River Basin
City Point
Commonwealth Park
Police Block Double Escape From Natick Jail
Two prisoners at Natick police station attempted to escape yesterday by forcing an opening in their cell door. Robert Hanna, arrested last week for stealing six chickens, and William O Donnell, who helped block the escape, were both confined after the failed effort. O Donnell squeezed through the opening, Hanna only halfway, and was smothered by a blanket thrown by O Donnell to mute the noise. Officers then moved both men to separate cells.
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Natick
Robert Hanna
William O’donnell
O'Donnell
Hanna
Girl Cycle Rider Killed in Newburyport Area
Bertha Woodward 13 of Salisbury died at Anna Jaques Hospital after being thrown from a motorcycle extension seat. Ernest Fortin 15, also of Salisbury, escaped serious injury as the bike slowed in mud. They had been visiting Hampton and were en route home when the accident occurred. Fortin and Woodward had been riding together. she struck a rock and was carried to a house and then to Newburyport by auto.
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Hampton
N. H
Bertha Woodward
Henry Woodward
King’s Island
Salisbury
Anna Jaques Hospital
Newburyport
Ernest Fortin
Fortin
Miss Woodward
J. E. Snyder
Chelsea
Hikes Across Continent Man Ends 3000 Mile Trek for Prize
W H Adams 66 native of Vancouver arrives from Yarmouth N S C claiming a 3000 mile hike across Canada for a 3500 prize offered by the Vancouver Athletic Association. He started May 24 1918 with James Jinson 3% who quit at Winnipeg. Adams traveled alone reaching Yarmouth Aug 31 1914 with 15 cents, needing certificates from clerks showing passage.
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W. H. Adams
Vancouver
B. C
Yarmouth
WN. C
Dominion of Canada
Vancouver Athletic Association
Adams
James Jinson
Jinson
Winnipeg
Pilgrim Publicity Group Visits Ottawa After Toronto Meeting
About 100 Pilgrim Publicity Association members from Boston attended in Ottawa after the World Advertising Clubs gathering in Toronto. Mayor McVeity welcomed them at Chateau Laurier, and the group toured the capital before departing for Montreal and home.
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Ottawa
Canada
Pilgrim Publicity Association of
Boston
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
Toronto
McVeity
Carroll Swan
Chateau Laurier
Chateau
P. F. O'Keefe
Association
Massachusetts
Montreal
Wife Drowns After Quarrel Over Money
In Jericho R I on June 2 Mary Crawford 20 years old ended her life by leaping into the Pawtucket River bank in view of her husband who had followed her. Crawford said the death was the culmination of a quarrel over money matters.
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Jericho
Pawtucket
Mary Crawford
Crawford
Graduates Honored at St Pauls Parochial School Cambridge
Fifty children received diplomas from Rev John J Ryan at St Pauls Parochial School Cambridge yesterday afternoon. Rev Charles A Finn of St Johns Seminary Brighton delivered the address. The girls gave a copy of the Angelus and the boys a picture of the Capitol at Washington.
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John J. Ryan
St. Paul’s Parochial School
Cambridge
Charles A. Finn
St. John’s Seminary
Brighton
Capitol
Washington
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