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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1915

Page

2

Waltham Missing Girl Hyther Gorman Sought After Disappearance

Waltham police search for Hyther Gorman 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Gorman of 59 Maple Street who vanished last Friday taking 400 in cash. Described as large for her age with dark complexion wearing a dark skirt white shirt waist and light coat. Father suspects she bought a new outfit with the money and may be near moving picture theaters in Boston or a major city. She has a history of running away.

Waltham Hyther Gorman W. F. Gorman Maple Street Boston

Atwood Named Manager of Harvard Freshman Debating Team

Frederick M. Atwood of Quincy was named manager of Harvard's freshman debating team after a six week trial. Abraham M. Sonabend of Roxbury was chosen assistant manager. The team travels to New Haven Friday to debate Yale freshmen on the Monroe Doctrine abolition issue in the three way Harvard Yale Princeton contest.

Frederick M. Atwood Quincy Harvard Abraham M. Sonabend Roxbury Atwood New Haven Yale Princeton

Harko suits offered at 12 50 years ago

The advertisement proclaims the Harko line as the most wonderful hand tailored suits in the United States. Garments claim all wool fabrics, silk serge linings, and royal blue serge options. Five models with 100 patterns and 10 000 suits priced at 12 50. Show windows at 666 to 672 Washington Street opposite Gaiety Theatre.

United States Royal Ascot Harko S. H. Harrison & Co Washington Street Gaiety Theatra

Cleanup efforts advance in Boston across districts

The Boston committee of the New England cleanup campaign met at City Hall to review progress and plans for the coming week. Clergymen in Jamaica Plain aid the effort, alleys in Back Bay are being cleaned, and two Allston and Brighton film shows will donate proceeds. Unemployed men 20 cents an hour help in the South End, with $465 raised to support the campaign. Households plan vegetable gardens, though some fear vandalism by boys.

Boston New England Aldermanic Chamber City Hall Allston Brighton Jamaica Plain Mabel Frost Back Bay Young O'Meara Charles A. Ufford

Protest Letter Over Pay Cut For Federal Workers

A local branch of the National League of Government Employees prepared a circular protest against the pay reductions for scrub women elevator conductors and laborers at the federal building and custom house. The letter to Massachusetts congressmen cites Secretary McAdoo’s report of a 120000 surplus at June’s end and urges using it to cover the current operating-deficiency. The group also seeks a conference with Postmaster Murray and Collector Billings to avert the pay loss if possible.

Federal Building Custom House National League of Government Employees Massachusetts McAdoo Murray Billings

South End Waste Paper Crackdown Noted At Meeting

The well attended meeting chaired by Mrs Frank L Young heard Police Commissioner O Meara cite difficulty stopping street littering. An alleys and streets check last Sunday found conditions satisfactory. A resolution thanked Louis K Rourke former Public Works head for help. A silver loving cup was shown for best campaign. Judges named Governor Walsh E J Bliss and J H Corcoran. Mrs. Robert S Bradley reported progress.

Frank L. Young O’meara South End Louis K. Rourke Public Works Governor Walsh E. J. Bliss Boston Chamber of Commerce J. H. Corcoran Massachusetts State Board of Trade Robert S. Bradley

French Wounded Fund Contributions Listed by Donors

Kidder, Peabody & Co. treasurer at 115 Devonshire Street recorded additional gifts to the French Wounded Emergency Fund. Donors include Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Whiting, Mrs. David P. Kimball, Mrs. J. W. Bolliot, two friends, Mrs. H. M. Laughlin, Mrs. E. A. Codman, and Mrs. R. A. Cram. Total contributions amount to 2,252 dollars and 00 cents with smaller listed amounts.

Kidder, Peabody & Co Devonshire Street Jasper Whiting David P. Kimball J. W. Bolliot H. M. Laughlin E. A. Codman R. A

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