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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1913
Page
10
The Society for the Propagation of the Faith reports world Catholic contributions total $1,610,315 for 1912, an increase of $155,469 from 1911, the largest amount since its founding 91 years ago, announced by Rt. Rev. Mer. J. Freri in New York.
France leads with 621366 in contributions to the society for foreign missions, followed by the United States at 366460 and Germany at 196013. Noting praise for Cardinals Farley Gibbons and O Connell, the piece outlines regional totals, history since 1822, and that the fund still falls short of needs for missionaries worldwide.
A near 3000 bathers enjoyed a day at the L Street bathhouse in South Boston with early begins at 6 AM and long hours. The event introduced a new form of water polo by the Brookline Swimming Club and L Street brownies, with plans for weekend games and a July 4 double header. Political notes follow, detailing reform candidates, mayoral prospects, and shifting loyalties centering on James J. Storrow and John R. Murphy amid ongoing city campaigns.
Fire Commissioner Charles H. Cole is the latest name linked to the mayoral race next fall. Municipal League leaders urge consideration without consulting the fire commissioner himself in a move gaining attention among local officials.
John G Rollins manager of a lunch room at 9 Spring Lane reported to police that cashier George Mc Namara an employee disappeared with about 110 dollars. McNamara, who had access to the cash, left in street clothes after removing receipts and has ties to Halifax.
Eva Booth of the Salvation Army spoke at Clarendon Street Baptist on the influence of a Christian home using the prodigal son as text. She warned penitentiaries fill with wasted life and urged stronger homes, recalling her London childhood and the lasting pull of home memories.
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