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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1919

Page

4

War money not all wasted says Bishop Hughes in Somerville

Bishop Edwin H. Hughes, back from France, urges funding for the Methodist Centenary. He argues war losses were financial but not monetary, praises reopening of Catholic nations to Methodist aid, and cautions against a postwar revival of pleasure without a meaningful mission. The piece notes Topeka ship orders after eight months at Charlestown and Portsmouth yards.

Edwin H. Hughes France Park Avenue Methodist Church Somerville United States Italy Methodist Church Charlestown Navy Yard Topeka Portsmouth Navy Yard Southery

Cardinal praises society at cathedral meeting

Cardinal O Connell addressed the St Vincent de Paul Society at a quarterly gathering in the Cathedral School Hall after the 8 o clock mass at the Cathedral. The celebrant was Rev William B Finigan administrator of the Cathedral.

Cardinal O’connell St. Vincent de Paul Society William B. Finigan Good Shepherd St. Vincent de Paul James A. McMurry Metropolitan Council of Conferences Cantwell Los Angeles Boston Worcester Father Cantwell Father Finigan Philadelphia Archbishop Dougherty

Cardinal lauds St. Vincent de Paul men in charity work

The cardinal praised the St. Vincent de Paul Society for unselfish service and spiritual gains, urging charity to restore and reintegrate the needy. He noted women’s growing role, lauded meetings for idea exchange, and highlighted the society’s spiritual basis and principled approach to aid.

St. Vincent de Paul Society God Society Rolls

Oil stove fire destroys Milford blocks in Union Square

A overturned oil stove sparked a blaze in Milford New Hampshire destroying Boutelle’s restaurant and the three story Flanagan block in Union Square. The adjacent Smith block also burned. Firefighters from Nashua aided the Milford department as flames reached the rear over the Souhegan River requiring rafts. Total damage about 30000 with major losses to Knights of Pythias hall.

Milford N. H Union Square Nashua Boutelle Flanagan Smith Souhegan Knights of Pythias Hall Flanagan Block

Reception Planned for Wounded in Yankee Division

A grand reception and dance for the wounded of the Yankee Division is planned tonight at the Boston Opera Chateau. The Adrian Welfare Association of Boston hosts the event with invitations sent to Parker Hill and other hospitals. Daniel Duggan and Miss Dorothy Luce of New York will perform fancy modern dancing. The association’s Thomas F. Greer and Joseph Schulander oversee arrangements and a notable dance program. Tickets have sold well and attendance is anticipated to be strong. Andrew J. Sullivan, 86 Foster Street Cambridge, died suddenly yesterday at Mrs. W. McElain’s home, 5 Austin Street Cambridge, age 24. He had recently been discharged from the 1th Infantry and had not reported prior sickness.

Boston Opera Adrian Welfare Association Boston Parker Hill The Red Cross Daniel Duggan Dorothy Luce New York Thomas F. Greer Joseph Schulander Andrew J. Sullivan Foster Street Cambridge W. McElain Austin Street Sullivan 1Th Infantry

Aero Club memorial honors Raoul Lufbery in Boston

Members of the Aero Club of Massachusetts paid tribute to Major Raoul Lufbery at the Boston City Club on the anniversary of his death. Resolutions and a memorial were drafted for Lufbery's father in Wallingford Connecticut.

Aero Club of Massachusetts Raoul Lufbery Boston Sky Lufbery Wallingford Conn Raoul Bay State Robert F. Raymond Brookline Vincent E. Hayward Worcester 99Th Squadron Huns Copley Plaza New England State House Falmouth The Aero Club of Massachusetts Air Pilots’ Club Air Service Army Navy

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets substitute for Calomel ad

An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild effective substitute for calomel, promising quick liver and bowel relief without teeth damage. It claims headaches and dullness stem from constipation, urges taking tablets when feeling loggy, and notes price 10c and 25c per box from druggists.

Dr. Edwards

Prussian militarism walled up beyond the Rhine promo

An appeal urges readers to reinforce national resolve by purchasing Victory Notes. The message frames the notes as a means to strengthen defense and deter aggression, directing public support through a patriotic fundraising stance.

Club Suffered Loss By Fire At Bowes Wharf

Fire caused an estimated four thousand dollars in damage to a four story brick building at Bowes Wharf yesterday. The Boston Yacht Club and Amberman Electric Company sustained the heaviest losses while the blaze mainly affected the yacht club quarters and the second and third floors. Water damage affected the Marine Officers' Club and Nantasket boat line offices on other floors. A Nantasket line officer discovered smoke and raised the alarm as Engine 44 and a fireboat responded. The building is over 50 years old.

Bowes Boston Yacht Club Amberman Electric Company Yacht Club Marine Officers’ Club Nantasket Boat Line Nantasket Line

26th Man Held in France on Police Duty

A Maine mother from Monmouth Me writes to the Post about her son and 200 others transferred from the 26th Division in December 1918 for police duty in France. He served since 1917, fought with the 103d Infantry, was gassed and wounded, and laments missing the division’s reception.

France 103D Maine Monmouth

Cape Forest Fire Subdued After All-Night Battle

Firemen and volunteers fought a forest blaze near Chiltonville Plymouth slicing 1000 acres of woodlands. The flames threatened Sherman L. Whipple’s Forges estate at Jordan Road, but a wind shift aided by back-firing saved the mansion. Forester Ira C. Ward led efforts along Telegraph Hill roads.

Plymouth Sherman L. Whipple Boston Russell's Pond Chiltonville

Pessimists and Bolshevists Highlight Y M C A Talk

Chaplain F J Kapp at the Huntington Avenue Y M C A yesterday labeled Bolshevists as pessimists while urging Americans to look forward. He argued the nation cannot accept Bolshevism as a real threat and described the world as split between those who brood on the past and those who press toward the future.

F. J. Kapp Huntington Avenue Y. M. C. A

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