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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1912
Page
5
Longshoremen and teamsters at Long wharf removed three crates of lobsters from the Dominion Atlantic line steamer Prince George despite police warnings. Officers recorded names of a steamship official, a lobster dealer, and a master teamster as court summonses were sought.
The St Marys Infant Asylum benefit concert was held last night at Congress Hall South Boston as part of a winter spring series. More than $600 was spent to prepare the hall and hire the singers and musicians. The hall and concert were donated by Senator James F rowers.
A Providence Coal Company pocket caved in at the wharf dumping over 8000 tons of coal on wagons and the floor. One man escaped burial as the area became 12 feet deep with danger to loungers. Two schooners narrowly dodged debris while cause remains undetermined amid possible water surge influence.
Cardinal O Connell dedicated the Church of St Leonard of Port Maurice on Prince Street with a large ceremony and a solemn high mass. Thousands lined Hanover and Prince streets as hundreds of children waved pennants and offered blessings. The archbishop spoke in Italian and blessed the crowd.
Memorial services were held in the First Universalist Church Cambridge for seven departed members of William H. Smart Post 30 G A R. Vacant chairs were decorated by Mrs John Read Tent 4 D of V and J Wellington Camp 14 S of V.Remarks were given by Rev George W Bicknell Mayor Barry George A Hosley and others under the post officers guidance.
Alessandro Bonci and his wife left for Europe after a successful season and announced a return to the Metropolitan Opera. Once a favorite, a dispute with management led to a separation, but both sides now anticipate a brief vacation before his comeback.
Captain John H. Berry, White Star superintendent, returns from Liverpool aboard the Cymric. His Darlish dog Bob leaps from a shed roof to greet him, causing a crowd to watch the affectionate scene. The Cymric carried 750 passengers and runs about a day late, with ice warnings noted by Captain Haworth. A boatswain's mate, Thomas Furlong, is hospitalized after a chest falls on him. Two Singlish bulldogs for Arnold Lawson die of pneumonia, another dog arrives healthy.
Salem readers learn that William A. Dorr may be arraigned during the current term if the court decides. District Attorney Attwill says Dorr will not be tried until after the Ettor case. Barney notes Dorr’s health fluctuates but shows improvement overall.
The British schooner Clayola bound for New York with lumber from St John New Brunswick wrecked on the Cross Island back side in a May gale. Crew reached shore with help from Cross Island life savers after drifting in fog and a leaking hull. the vessel to be a total loss.
The Rev Patrick H Callanan recently transferred to St Peter's Church Cambridge succeeds Monsignor Moriarty after 21 years at St John's Newton Lower Falls. He led the 9 o'clock mass and preached at all masses yesterday and was visited by many congregants throughout the day.
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