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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1917
Page
8
James A. Burns known as the Dock Parson received a cane allegedly unique, made entirely from Boston Post newspapers. Deputy Prison Commissioner E. C. B. Bagley presented it, with a steel rod running through its length. The maker layered the papers with a compressing composition to form a solid stick.
The Harvard University musical clubs presented their tenth annual Cambridge concert at Paine Hall last evening. The program featured notable Harvard undergraduate compositions including three pieces by senior Carl K McKinley and works by Bongsby H Gee and H E Binners.
Alexander Byrne, charged with stealing seven pairs of trousers from local clothing stores, was arraigned yesterday in Municipal Court. He refused to reveal his residence or past details, appeared well dressed and about 55. Three employees identified the trousers, said to have tempted him to steal. Photographs and fingerprints sent to New York rogues gallery for ID. Held on $1500 bail for appearance.
Authorities may refuse to grant licenses to transport liquor into no license cities. The measure, favored in the House by the mercantile affairs committee, targets the so called pony express and aims to make Bay State communities conform to state liquor law. It has been advocated by temperance groups for years.
Diplomas and certificates will be awarded to 443 students at Wentworth Institute’s graduation exercises in the school hall tonight. The total is 54 more than last year, reflecting rising enrollment and repeated commendations for academic achievement.
Building Commissioner O'Hearn told the City Council supply department has an automobile worth only 30 cents. Hearing revealed coal for the consumptives’ hospital contained 26 percent coke. O’Hearn noted last year’s $462 repair bill for the decrepit auto and suggested reallocating this year’s $115 first aid budget toward a new car.
Mrs. James J. Storrow urged the nation’s young women to study operating and repairing automobiles and airships at a DAR event in the Hotel Vendome. She said such skills would enable volunteers to assist Uncle Sam in war or emergencies.
Ten Argentine naval officers aboard the Pampas at Commonwealth docks were tendered by the Argentine government to the United States for possible wartime service. Mayor Curley hosted a dinner at the Parker House and presented the officers with the keys to the city after their arrival Saturday. If needed by Uncle Sam, they would join the U S Navy. otherwise they will study naval methods in the United States for a year.
Dr Frederick J Rogan denied reports of opposition to Boston’s junior high plan and said he will likely vote for it when the school board considers it tomorrow He explained he did not state his views at Monday’s conference.
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