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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1916
Page
8
Hong Kong dispatches report mixed reactions in south China to the U.S. State Department’s move to abandon the bid for a monarchical government in China. Yuan Shikai supporters foresee peaceful settlement while opponents say the mandate is too late and demand his removal as head of government.
William Hayes Fisher states that 41 600 widows of British soldiers have been reported to the army council so far, according to the parliamentary secretary of the local government board in London.
In a Commons committee today Mr. Fisher spoke on the war pensions bill noting widows of sailors total about 8000. The figure underscores the impact of the measure on naval families.
March 23 Lisbon dispatch reports Sir Edward Grey, British foreign secretary, pledged that Great Britain will stand by Portugal with full aid if needed. Portuguese Foreign Minister Augusto Suarez read the communication to the Chamber of Deputies.
Caps and gowns will be worn at the graduating exercises of Chelsea High School girl graduates after a meeting vote last night. The senior class of boys did not elect replacements for McLeod and Gerrig, who were truant and with two girls visited a Boston theatre. Principal Herman Gammons serves as treasurer.
St John s Episcopal Jamaica Plain begins a week long mission during passion week April 9 led by Rev Chapman Lewis with chorus and orchestra. Cathedral services include Holy Communion and personal religion classes. Union Church hosts evenings on life interpretations of the gospel with Rev Ernest Guthrie. Emmanuel Church to host special preacher during diocese week of prayer.
A leaky gas pipe near the gas metre in the cellar of 175 Campbell avenue Revere nearly killed three people yesterday afternoon. Mrs Georgianna Nash 63 her son Charles E Nash 21 on the first floor and Mrs Eben Curtis 62 on the second floor were found unconscious from gas fumes. All were out of danger last night and will recover.
Mayor Curley supports a direct Boston to Quincy street car line via Adams street. Street commissioners will consult with Bay State Street Railroad and Elevated Railroad about required track extensions to complete the project.
A reflection on paying our debt to the living through kindness to parents and grandparents. The piece urges patience with elderly relatives, warns against remorse for missed chances to help them, and stresses cherishing those at home before they depart forever.
The study of Wolf's millinery department at My Clothier corner Hanover and Portland streets shows value in customer referrals. Hats are sold at about half price with beautiful styles and new snappy designs, plus legal stamps with every purchase.
The actress explains she cannot supply more photographs due to overwhelming requests from readers. A letter from Blackpool trenches in England mentions a trench named after her and asks for a portrait for the orderly room. The message shows the stress of wartime correspondence and scarce time for personal replies.
Time given for return to Los Angeles to take pictures and see the little one. Mary Pickford's Talks will appear usually five days per week in the Daily Post and each Sunday in the Sunday Post.
William F. Garcelon of Newton was elected president of the Massachusetts Club at Young's Hotel yesterday afternoon. B. Loring Young became secretary and treasurer, replacing Garcelon, with Alonzo K. Weed John A. Curtin J. Mott Hallowell Jesse B. Baxter and Arthur A. Ballantyne named vice-presidents. The executive committee includes William L. Barnard Arthur W. Blackmore Albert M. Chandler Courtney Crocker and Henry P. Kendall.
Edward O'Hara, a Melrose Mass native and Spanish American War veteran, died at the National Soldiers' Home hospital in Danville Illinois after a six month illness. His body will receive a military funeral in the National Home cemetery.
William H. Lewis appeared in South Boston Municipal Court charged with larceny of funds from St. Augustine's Church poor box. He pleaded not guilty and was held on $2000 bond for the next grand jury session.
In South Paris Maine on March 23 1915 Patrick J Harrington of Needham Massachusetts goes on trial for the alleged murder of Thomas E Freece with a jury selected after 35 talesmen were examined over two hours The victim was found by a highway with multiple bullet wounds the day after the killing.
Catharine L. Tracy, 56, daughter of Mr and Mrs P Frank Tracy of 407 Washington Street Brighton, died yesterday at St Elizabeth's Hospital after being badly burned at her home Tuesday afternoon.
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