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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1915
Page
20
Photograph shows North Dakota leading the line with Michigan second from a New York skyscraper. Beck comments on Washington’s role as first in war when honor demanded it.
Pride in the United States navy and confidence in upholding heroic traditions were voiced at a luncheon today for Admiral Fletcher and the Atlantic fleet officers. The Sons of the Revolution hosted the Fraunce's Tavern event in New York.
The visiting fleet enjoyed yacht club receptions and theater outings while enlisted sailors joined baseball games. James M. Beck spoke on Washington and naval honor, urging readiness to defend national interests. Admiral Fletcher praised training, and Acting Mayor McAneny called the navy a symbol of American resolve as crowds thronged the waterfront.
The appointment of David B. Shaw as commissioner of penal institutions, made by Mayor Curley, is opposed by the Boston Finance Commission. The commission argues Shaw lacks the education training or experience required by statute to perform the office duties. John F. Moors and Charles L. Carr will represent the commission before the civil service board.
Salvatori Natoli aged 46 of 47 Calvary Street Waltham was fatally injured in a shooting at about 5 pm yesterday. Peter Callaura 46 of 12 Oak Street is under arrest charged with assault to kill after a quarrel over money. Natoli is in Waltham Hospital with a bullet wound to the breast, in critical condition and listed as dangerous.
About 5 PM at Newton and Oak Streets, Callaura and Natoli argued over alleged owed money. Both drew revolvers, each fired twice. Natoli was shot in the breast and survived to seek treatment, Callaura fled but was later arrested. He faces assault with intent to kill. Natoli may face charges if he recovers.
The Immaculate Conception Church Malden announces Sunday masses at 6 30, 8, 9, 10 30 and 11. St Marys Cambridge Women Association plans a body communion at St Marys next Sunday with a breakfast afterward. Ardalion Players Boston College present Ready Money May 25 and 26 to fund junior week expenses under Rev John J Fitzgerald. May party for St Marys North End benefits Rougan s Hall Charlestown May 15 led by St Marys Alumni Association with prominent alumni aiding.
The drama The Colonel's Maid will be staged tomorrow at 8 pm in Boston College Hall James street Roslindale to aid Sacred Heart Church. Knights of the Sacred Heart Somerville direct. Brother Fabian C F X of St. Joseph's Somerville oversees. Peerless Orchestra of Somerville will perform the musical numbers.
Syracuse May 1 Theodore Roosevelt urges the U S government to halt all commerce with Germany and to back allies in full. He mocks President Wilsons stance in a Philadelphia speech and warns a milk and water policy an impotent approach. He says a firm assertion of national rights need not mean war, but there are things worse than war.
Two Cambridge women aged 50, Mrs Roland Baxter of 7 Scotts Street and Mrs Giles Painter of 180 Lexington Avenue, fell to the platform while alighting a moving train on the inward bound tracks at Huntington avenue station, Bos ton and Albany railway. Both escaped serious injuries.
The funeral for James H. Coughlin a former City Council member who died at his home in South Boston will be conducted this morning at his sister Mrs Henry Grottendecks residence 269 K street. A high mass of requiem will follow at Gate of Heaven Church.
The Boston Opera Company filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U.S. District Court after five seasons in Huntington avenue. Liabilities total 215570 with assets about 78900. debts and deposits listed. rent from Eben D. Jordan helped fund productions. Several contracted singers including Jose Mardones Maria Gay Giovanni Zenatello Edoardo Ferrari Fontana Elvira Severoni and Dolores Galli have had their contracts cancelled.
The liability is undetermined with over 170000 in salaries claimed under cancelled contracts. Henry Russell handles the contracts from Europe, with access blocked by war. Principal creditors include Ken D Jordan 70248.81 and Russell 19697 plus Metropolitan Opera 8496 and Societe Anglo-Americaine D’Opera Paris 17139. assets list costumes, scenery, electrical gear and music totaling modest sums.
Boston's first jitney bus line starts today from Park Street to Fenway Park shortly after noon. Charlie A. Folger of 306 Hyde Park Avenue backed by two Boston attorneys will run two touring cars labelled Park street to Fenway Park via Boylston Street. Fare five cents.
A Master Builders Association meeting on Devonshire Street formed a five member committee to obtain details of the Carpenters Union demands for a five day week and a wage increase to 61 cents per hour. Secretary William H Sayward said no other business was discussed.
James P. Doherty of 11 Cross Street, Woburn, died at Choate Memorial Hospital from injuries after Saturday night incident when he jumped from a moving auto truck and fell under its wheels. His right leg was amputated but he died from the shock.
The Gate of Heaven Club held its ninth annual May party in Bethesda Hall South Boston. The grand march was led by President Edward T Flynn and Miss Madeline Collins. T Francis Gosnell gave an exhibition of fancy dancing.
James Bishop father of Lieutenant Ernest Bishop of the Quincy police department died yesterday at his Guilford Missouri home. He was well known in Quincy where he spent his annual vacations for many years. Lieutenant Bishop left last night to attend the funeral.
James A. Campbell aged 51 of 112 Hollis Avenue Atlantic collapsed and died yesterday morning in his garage. Medical Examiner Jones cited heart disease and diabetes as underlying causes.
In Cleveland on May 11 the World Court Congress is readying its plan for an international tribunal. John Hays Hammond, chairman, indicated the congress aims to have the plan accepted by the warring and neutral nations before the present war ends.
Sub committees report broad support for a World Court Congress plan that would make court submission mandatory for all disputes. Germany is said to favor the idea, and a letter from Dr. Bernhard Dernburg will be read to delegates. Taft and other notable speakers are slated to attend and address the first session at 3 PM.
A city man shares his farm purchase experience, detailing plans, challenges, and lessons learned for readers. He outlines initial expectations, financial considerations, and the impact on his daily life and priorities.
Hartford, Conn May 11 The Hon Samuel McCall told the Society of Colonial Wars that the President can face the grave German threat with intelligence and patriotism and will have broad public support. He warned isolation is over and urged strengthening sea defense and a larger better trained reserve to deter future aggression. He cited the Lusitania tragedy and the need for new military methods beyond dreadnoughts.
About 500 people attended a benefit concert and whist party at the St Helena Home Union Park Street in aid of the Grey Nuns run home for working girls. Proceeds go to fund the 300 room addition and improvements. Cathedral priests were among the guests.
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