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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1912

Page

5

Massachusetts Catholic Foresters Hold 330th Convention

The 330th annual convention of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters drew 680 attendees at Ford Hall. James Dignam of New Bedford was elected high chief ranger while Cardinal OConnell and Bishop Anderson sent regrets. A requiem mass at St Joseph's West End was led by Rev. James H O'Neil with several clergy assisting.

Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters Ford Hall James Dignam New Bedford Cardinal O’connell Bishop Anderson St. Joseph’s Church West End James H. O'Neil James H. Courtney Peter J. McCormick Joseph J

Mass Catholic Order considers pledge to support boys and girls in state action

At Ford Hall the convention opened with High Chief Ranger Cornelius M. Dugan and High Secretary Treasurer Daniel H. Maguire presiding. Rev Michael J Scanlon requests the order pledge financial moral and sympathetic support to a proposed state wide effort to protect Catholic youths at risk of imprisonment or becoming public charges. He proposes formal delegate pledge by annual convention.

Ford Hall Cornelius M. Duggan Daniel H. Maguire Michael J. Scanlon Catholic Charitable Bureau Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters Our Catholic Boys and Girls

Local Catholic Convention Elects Officers and Sets Statewide Plan

The convention endorsed a statewide effort to establish the work through a committee to confer with Massachusetts Catholic dioceses. Mayor Fitzgerald spoke, and officers were elected: James Dignam, Edward N. Clancy, Daniel H. Maguire, Cornelius F. Buckley, Timothy J. Collins, Joseph T. Brennan, George T. Daly, Dr. Francis J. Hanley, Rev. James H. O Nell Liz D., Joseph A. Sheehan, and others with George Wirth as trustee.

America Massachusetts Father Scanlan Fitzgerald Fitzpatrick Court No. 13 James Dignam New Bedford Edward N. Clancy Watertown Daniel H. Maguire Haverhill Cornelius F. Buckley South Boston Timothy J. Collins Springfield Joseph T. Brennan Boston Sentinel George T. Daly

Canvasser Franklin Abbott Found Dead in Room

Franklin Abbott aged 35 a photograph canvasser was found dead yesterday morning in his room at 158 West Concord Street. He had removed all identification from his clothing. An autopsy by Medical Examiner Leary concluded the cause of death as asphyxiation and suicide is suspected.

Franklin Abbott West Concord Street Leary

Harvard officials praise medics at alumni banquet

Harvard President A Lawrence Lowell lauded medical students at a Harvard Medical Alumni banquet at the Hotel Somerset. Dr J Collins Warren reported a steady flow of wealth into Harvard Medical coffers in recent years. New dean Dr E H Bradford warned faculty that salaries must rise due to the high cost of living.

A. Lawrence Lowell Harvard Harvard Medical Somerset J. Collins Warren E. H. Bradford

Harvard Medical School donors and lectures noted

Dr. J Collins Warren cites Harvard Medical plant value at 15 million with ongoing expansion. Mrs C P Huntington donates 100 thousand. Dr F G Shattuck gifts Walcott scholarship. Presidents and deans discuss student focus, clinics with city hospitals, and physician salaries amid rising costs. Lectures highlight tropical disease research and Carnegie Nutrition work.

J. Collins Warren Harvard Medical C. P. Huntington F. G. Shattuck H. P. Walcott Lowell E. H. Bradford Bureau of Publicity H. D. Favill Rush College Medical School of Chicago H. D. Arnold University Harvey Cushing Baltimore David L. Edsall St. Louis Harvard Medical School H. B. Howard Peter Bent Hospital S. B. Wolbach F. G. Benedict Carnegie Nutrition Laboratory

Methodist Bishop Election and Bryan Politics Urged

Dr Naphthali Luccock of Hyde Park Church Kansas City was elected as the fourth bishop at the current Methodist Episcopal Church general conference on the 15th ballot. William Jennings Bryan declared he is not a candidate and urged members to engage in politics for public morality. A report from the committee on episcopacy proposed automatic retirement of bishops at 73.

Minneapolis Naphthali Luccock Hyde Park Church Kansas City General Conference The Methodist Episcopal Church William Jennings Bryan Committee On

Morse Is Improved In Health In Europe Return

Charles W. Morse and wife returned from Europe aboard a steamer as Mr. and Mrs. Morris after a three month trip following his commutation by President Taft. On arrival he spoke with ship reporters and said his return to business depends on his health.

New York Charles W. Morse Europe N. H. Campbell President Taft Morris Morse

Former banker evasive as he recovers in Europe

The ex banker reports health gains from a European tour including Italy and Germany with baths in Wiesbaden. He may visit Bath, Maine, but has no immediate plans. Meanwhile an attorney seeks him in a $100,000 suit involving Abel Culver and Peter McCarthy, alleging unpaid commissions.

Europe Italy Germany Wiesbaden Mr. Morse Bath West Fifty-eighth Street Morses Abel I. Culver Hudson Navigation Company Peter McCarthy Culver Morse Supreme Court Erlanger

Pastors Must Learn, Says Builders Leader at League Meet

Secretary William H. Sayward of the Master Builders' Association challenged Rev. Allen A. Stockdale over remarks on business men and church relations at the Laymen's League annual meeting in Channing Hall. Sayward urged ministers to engage with the business world to win active church support.

William H. Sayward Master Builders’ Association Allen A. Stockdale Union Congregational Church Laymen's League Channing Hall Sayward

Women guide coworkers from burning four story mill

Miss Jennie W LaFontaine and Miss Lilla Hurley led about a dozen coworkers from the four story building at 76 Freeport street as smoke from a small fire on the first floor of E. FEF Billings chemical works filled the structure. Hurley went upstairs warning others and, with LaFontaine, guided the group to safety on the street.

Jennie W LaFontaine Lilla Hurley Freeport Street Chemical Works E. Fef. Billings Hurley Miss LaFontaine

Mrs Garland's Second Marriage Links to Fortune Loss Mentioned

The article reports on Mrs. Garland potentially losing only part of her fortune due to a second marriage while insisting the loss would not affect her happiness. It notes she plans a quiet Bay End Farm wedding to Mr. Green with support from her son, charity work, and continued leadership of the Old Colony Union.

Garland Mary Izza F. Chase Old Colony Union Mr. Green Mrs. Garland James A. Garland Jr

Autos Crash Head On In Fellsway Malden

Two autos crash head on in the Fellsway at Maple Street Malden tossing both drivers from their vehicles. Frank D. Raymond of 8 High Street Malden and Charles Clark of 174 Cherry Street Malden suffered only minor bruises and were not seriously injured.

Fellsway Malden Maple Street Frank D. Raymond High Street Charles Clark Cherry Street

Canadian Official to Discuss Fisheries Treaty in Boston

Ottawa May 22 Professor FE E Prince Canadian representative on the International Fisheries Commission is in Boston where he will meet US representative Job Hedges. Negotiations will be reopened toward ratification of the fisheries treaty long standing.

Ottawa FE. E. Prince International Fisheries Commission Boston Job Hedges United States

Mad dog roaming Boston triggers health notice

Boston's Board of Health issued a warning to all residents about a mad dog at large. The Nepconset district is urged to beware of the dog and any others possibly bitten by it.

Boston Board of Health Nepconset

Rabid Red and White Fox Hound Runs Amuck in Dorchester

Since May 17 a red and white fox hound has roamed Dorchester biting and snapping at people and dogs. Health inspectors have failed to corral the maddened animal and fear grows. The Health Board warns bite victims to seek medical care or City Hospital treatment and urges dog owners to chain pets and notify officials immediately.

Health Boards Dorchester Health Department Health Board

Olympic Reports No Ice in Latitude 38

The cruiser Birmingham on iceberg patrol near the Titanic disaster scene relayed that the steamer Olympic crossed latitude 38 without sighting ice. The Training Station operator said Birmingham was some distance off the coast.

Newport R. T Birmingham Navy Department Olympic

Mrs Grace Cross Held on Polygamy Charge in Vermont Jail

Mrs Grace I Cross remains jailed at Charles Street until after Tuesday when habeas corpus proceedings for her release will be heard in Chelsea Orange County Vermont.

Grace I. Cross Chelsea Orange County Vermont Charles Street

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