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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1915

Page

4

Falzone Faces Execution Tomorrow in Wakefield Murder Case

Biagio Falzone, one of three convicted in the murder of jewelry salesman Albert S. Albertson in Wakefield, is slated for execution by electric chair at the state prison tomorrow morning. He is visited by his sister, spiritual adviser, Rev. M. J. Murphy, and Father Georgi of Sacred Heart Church. A careful watch will prevent dwelling on fate while he receives his final-day requests.

Biagio Falzone State Prison Albert S. Albertson Wakefield M. J. Murphy Georgi Sacred Eart Church North Square

Gill's Body Found

The body of John Cul of 74 Tyler Street was found in the Lowell area on May 9, with police investigating.

Lowell John Cul Tyler Street

Gill Falls into Canal Near Kitson Shops

Police believe Gill accidentally fell into the Dutton street canal near the Kitson machine shops several days ago. He was 28 years old.

Dutton Street Kitson Gill

Entertains Playmates on Her 4th Birthday

Little Miss Mary Margaret Leonard, 4, daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Leonard of 48 Peter Parley road Jamaica Plain, celebrated with a Saturday luncheon and games. Dutch dolls were given to girls and roly polies to boys. guests included Agatha Hiltz, Joseph Cassidy, Marian McGrath, Dorothy Schroder, Florence Cushing, Basil McGuire, Robert Dana, Mary Boyden and Ethel Hesselschwerdt.

Mary Margaret Leonard John A. Leonard Peter Parley Road Jamaica Plain Agatha Hiltz Joseph Cassidy Marian McGrath Dorothy Schroder Florence Cushing Basil McGuire Robert Dana Mary Boyden Ethel Hesselschwerdt

Engaged: Helen E B Kittredge to Edmund Stow McPherson

Mr and Mrs G H Kittredge of Needham Heights announce the engagement of their daughter Helen E B Kittredge to Edmund Stow McPherson son of Mr and Mrs John McPherson of Maynard. McPherson was graduated from Tufts College in 1914 and now lives in Hazard New Jersey.

G. H. Kittredge Needham Heights Helen EB. Kittredge Edmund Stow McPherson John McPherson Maynard McPherson Tufts College Hazard, N. J

First Baptist Church of Boston to mark 250th anniversary

The First Baptist Church of Boston will observe its 250th anniversary from the 4th to the 7th of next month. The church traces its earliest members to secret meetings in Charlestown and Noddle's Island now East Boston.

First Baptist Church Boston Charlestown Noddle’s Island East

Two Centuries of Baptist Roots Mark Boston Anniversary

A long planned homecoming and reunion mark the 250 year history of the First Baptist Church in Boston. Delegations from regional Baptist groups will attend June events with addresses by leaders from Newton Theological Seminary Brown University and local pastors. The Boston church traces to 1665 facing persecutions, secret meetings, and a 1678 building on Salem Street with a 1679 first meeting.

Baptist Churches of Greater Boston First Baptist Church Massachusetts Baptist Missionary Society The Northern Baptist Educational Society Massachusetts Baptist Convention Newton Theological Seminary Austen Kennedy de Blois James D. D. Comey George FE. Horr W. H. P. Faunce Brown University Baptists of America C. B. Crane D. D N. E. Wood F. H. Rowley Phillip S. Moxom Boston Charles E. Park S. R. Maxwell Old South George A. Gordon L. H. Marlin Commonwealth Avenue Clarendon Street Charlestown Salem Street

Supposed Refugee Dies Suddenl y in Middlesex Street

A man believed to be Frank Nelson who escaped from the State Infirmary at Tewkesbury on April 9 fell ill at his lodging house in Middlesex street and died en route to hospital. The medical examiner ruled death from heart disease.

Lowell May Frank Nelson Tewkesbury Middlesex Street

Walsh Liquor Delivery Bill Heads to Governor

The liquor delivery bill is awaiting Governor Walsh signature. Liquor merchants contend the measure is unfair as it blocks delivery of goods in license towns. The bill prohibits liquor delivery through territories without a license.

Walsh

Demand Frank's pardon rallies held in Dorchester Lowell Framingham

The first three of a mass meeting series to arouse sentiment for Leo M. Frank were held yesterday in Dorchester Lowell and Framingham. Frank, a Cornell graduate, is condemned to death in Atlanta for the murder of Mary Phagan.

Leo M. Frank Cornell University Atlanta Mary Phagan Dorchester Lowell Framingham

Fraternal Meetings Seek Pardon for Frank Case in Several Cities

Hundreds attend 12 fraternal gatherings in Boston Malden Chelsea Milford and Brockton urging Governor Slaton to commute or pardon Frank. Speakers include Henry Levenson Abraham Alpert Hyman Danzig and Tobias Berman as resolutions backed by the Independent Order Sons of Israel call for 100000 petition signatures to Georgia officials.

Boston Malden Chelsea Milford Brockton Frank Cornell University Congregation Adath Israel Blue Hill Avenue Dorchester Eagle’s Hall South Framingham New Synagogue Howard Street Lowell Georgia Independent Order Sons of Israel John Marshall Slaton Board of Pardons Slaton Henry H. Levenson The Abraham Alpert Jewish American Hyman J. Danzig Robert Silverman Tobias Berman Brotherhood of Israel

Somerville Pastor Resigns After 1909 Service

The Rev. Perley C. Grant of West Somerville Congregational Church has tendered his resignation effective September 1. His letter was read at yesterday's service by Rev. Charles L. Noyes of Winter Hill Congregational Church, with whom he shared pulpits.

Perley C. Grant West Somerville Congregational Church Charles L. Noyes Winter Hill Congregational Church

Danish Liner Florida Encounters 65 British Warships

The Danish liner Florida arriving from Copenhagen reported sighting 65 British warships none were in the Lusitania vicinity. Most vessels were passed between Denmark and England or off the British Isles west coast.

Lusitania Copenhagen Denmark England British Isles

Harvard Union to hear Jay W Hudson address Europe talk

Jay William Hudson, professor of philosophy at the University of Missouri and director of the educational department of the Massachusetts Peace Society, will address Harvard Union members in the living room of the Cambridge clubhouse tonight on "America's Conquest of Europe."

Jay William Hudson Harvard Union Cambridge America Europe University of Missouri The Massachusetts Peace Society

Boston Symphony to Play 13 Concerts at Pan American Exposition

The Boston Symphony Orchestra of 100 players led by conductor Dr Karl Muck and Mrs Muck left South Station yesterday afternoon at 2 05 for San Francisco where they will give 13 concerts at the Pan American Exposition.

Boston Symphony Orchestra Karl Muck Muck C. A. Ellis William H. Brennan Symphony Hall South Station San Francisco

Orchestra members depart for San Francisco trip

In a private car Dr and Mrs Mack travel with Messrs Willis Brennan and John Sauerquell librarian of the orchestra. In five cars ahead players carry cameras to photograph the exposition and Western scenery. Witek concertmaster leads snap shooting with newspaper men as Doctor Mack and families bid farewell. The San Francisco trip replaces the usual Europe return this summer and will be largely nonstop with a three hour Chicago layover.

San Francisco Europe America Chicago

Noted Paint Firm Moves to New Building in Boston

Wadsworth, Howland & Co. Inc., a major regional paint and varnish maker, relocates to 139-141 Federal Street with a bigger floor plan and consolidated stock. The 84 Washington Street store continues for customer convenience after a long history from India Street through successive Washington Street sites, including 76 and 82-84 Washington, plus a Milk Street warehouse.

Wadsworth, Howland & Co., Inc Federal Street Washington Street India Street Water Front Milk Street

Lusitania Films Shown at Keith’s and Boston Theatre

The sole motion pictures of the Lusitania’s final voyage from New York and portraits of the ship’s notable passengers will be screened at Keith’s Theatre and the Boston Theatre starting today. The footage was captured after the German embassy’s warning last week.

New York B. F. Keith Boston

Conference on State Building Law Examines Uniform Rules

The Chamber of Commerce special committee on State building law will convene this morning with representatives from eight organizations invited to discuss a proposed uniform law governing maintenance construction and alteration of buildings across the Commonwealth.

Chamber of Commerce Commonwealth

M'Cormack In Fine Voice At Symphony Hall

John McCormack gave his fifth concert of the season in Symphony Hall to a capacity audience. The tenor's excellent voice and Irish and operatic selections drew repeated encores, with high praise for McCormack and Fritz Kreisler, the violinist, as leading artists of the Boston season.

John McCormack Symphony Hall McCormack Fritz Kreisler Boston

Memorial Service for New England Railroad Veterans Held

A memorial service for departed members of the New England Association of Railroad Veterans was held yesterday afternoon at First Church in Charlestown with about 300 attendees. The program included prayers by George R. Dority, solos by William W. Allen and Edna J. Temple, an address by Gardner Bates, a roll call by Amos H. Brown, and a memorial address by Rev. Charles Talmage.

New England Association of Railroad Veterans Charlestown George R. Dority Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers William W. Allen Gardner Bates First Church Edna J. Temple Church Amos H. Brown Fitchburg Boston & Maine Charles Talmage

Governor to Hear Dry Dock Bill Today

Governor Walsh will chair a hearing on a bill allowing sport directors to proceed with dry dock construction. The measure awaits the governor after passage by both legislative branches. A labor delegation plans to oppose the bill at the hearing.

Walsh

Plant Juice herbal tonic touted as instant stomach relief

The Plant Juice man promotes a new herbal system tonic at Liggett Drug Co. in Boston claiming rapid relief for indigestion and related ailments. He warns that stomach trouble triggers nervous and bodily dysfunction, promising permanent results with short use and urging timely treatment at the Washington and Avon streets store.

Boston Liggett Drug Co Washington and Avon Streets Liggett’s Drug Store

California Expositions booklet guides Chicago to California routes

California Expositions is a booklet from the Chicago & North Western Ry outlining forty Chicago to California routes with outline maps. It helps plan trips to the Pacific Coast and California Expositions, saving time and money. Mailed free with literature on rates, train service, and trip details. Address J E Brittain G A 322 Washington St Boston Mass.

Chicago & North Western Ry Chicago California Pacific Coast California Expositions E. Brittain G. A Washington St Boston Mass

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Falzone Miss Kittredge du Pont L. B. Steel Wilmington Del du Pont Powder Company Library Bureau Steel L. B du Pont Company Library Bureau Steel W. R. Washburn Empire Red Empire Reds Empire Rubber & Tire CO Summer Street J. H G. L. Atwood Friend St Trenton, N. J First Baptist Church OF Holcnroof New England Talbot CO O’sullivan Specialties Co Somerville R.Y. Perley C. Grant West Somerville Frisco San Francisco Exposition Anton Witek Josef Malkin Heinrich Warnke Sylvain Noack New Building Keith Karl Mack M’ Cormack Tenor Pfaff Plant Juice Man Skill Dental
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