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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1914

Page

7

White Way for Market Is Planned

Mayor Curley unveils a Market White Way to light the market district from Washington to Commercial streets on Saturdays. The plan includes a Push Cart Market to let hundreds of vendors operate while easing congestion on Blackstone street. A conference with City officials is scheduled to discuss the scheme.

White Way Faneuil Hall Quincy Blackstone Street Patrick Graham South Market Street Graham O'Meara Rourke

Mobilization Camp Given Up

The New England Coast Artillery mobilization at Quincy has been abandoned. Soldiers will be sent from forts to New York and then Galveston if needed by the War Department. Colonel Henry L. Hawthorne cites no immediate service. Quincy grounds lease is canceled. Governor Walsh denies militia mobilization any time soon. rumors said to be unfounded.

New England Coast Artillery Quincy New York Galveston United States War Department Henry L. Hawthorne Walsh War Department

Protestant Church News Highlights Regional Talks and Calls

The Rev John Howland speaks at Maverick Church East Boston on Mexico and the Present Crisis. The Rev Frederick Guy Merrill of Amesbury preaches at Immanuel Roxbury before the G A R and patriotic groups. Lynn District Methodist Woman's Home Missionary Society meets Beverly M E next Tuesday with Rev Peter Black of Lynn to speak. The Rev A K Bryant has accepted a pastorate in Everett. Boston Congregational Club invites ladies to hear Dr John R Mott on experiences from a world tour. The Rev Lyman V Rutledge moves from Billerica to Street U U Cambridge. A Sun day School class at Church of Our Saviour Roslindale forms a spring flower agency to aid the building fund. First Parish Charlestown hosts a church supper to support the al fund.

John Howland Maverick Church East Boston Mexico Immanuel Walnut Avenue Congregational Church Roxbury Frederick Guy Merrill Amesbury Thomas G.stevenson No 26 Lynn District Methodist Woman's Home Missionary Society Beverly M. E Peter Black First Church Lynn Boston Congregational Club John R. Mott

Welker urges factories to close on Flag Day in New Hampshire

Governor Samuel D. Welker announced a proclamation urging NH industrial managers to close all factories Monday June 15 in observance of Flag Day Sunday services are recommended for residents. The measure aims to honor the flag and encourage public participation in ceremonies.

Welker Concord N. H Samuel D. Welker

Water Meter Dispute Sparks Milton Home For Sale

Attorney William F Mooers advertises his Milton residence at 89 Bates Road East Milton for sale citing dissatisfaction with the water department. He notes a fixed minimum charge and unusual excess fees while alleging bias and meter tests found no defect.

William F. Mooers Milton Mooers Bates Road East

Catholic Church Schedules Confirmations and Parish Events

Bishop Ander son will administer confirmations at St Vincent's South Boston at 9 80 oclock and at St Augustine's at 11 a m. The May procession of St Joseph's Somerville is set for tomorrow afternoon under Rev Albert Mullen and Rev C R McGrath. The first 10 Sundays honor of St Ignatius begins tomorrow. A lawn party by St Ann's Neponset is planned for June 27. A women’s retreat is offered at the Cenacle Brighton from 7 p m May 2 to 8 a m June 1. apply to the mother superior. Bunker Hill K of C will attend mass at St Francis de Sales Charlestown and breakfast afterward. The Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association united branches meet in Cathedral Hall tomorrow. The Catholic Total Abstinence Society of Sacred Heart West Lynn marks its 25th anniversary in September. At Immaculate Conception Church tomorrow the Young Women’s Sodality Bona Mars Society and St John Berchman’s Acolyte Society will attend communion.

St. Joseph's Parish Somerville Albert Mullen C. R. McGrath P. R Bunker Hill Catholic Total Abstinence Society of the Ss the Sacred Heart West Lynn Immaculate Conception Church Young Women's Sodality The Bona Mars Society St. John Berchman’s Acolyte Society

Girl Hit by Auto In Roxbury Not Seriously Hurt

Mary Bell an 11 year old of 293 Eustis Street Roxbury was knocked down by a truck owned by Curtis Pope Lumber Company on Dudley Street near Hampden Street Roxbury yesterday afternoon. She is not seriously injured.

Mary Bell Eustis Street Roxbury Curtis & Pope Lumber Company Dudley Street Hampden Street

Boy Hit by Ball Sought Hospital Care

Two year old Charles M. Scully of West Springfield Street Roxbury was struck in the face by a batted ball on the Columbus Avenue Playground Roxbury yesterday afternoon. He suffered a badly cut and bruised face and was taken to City Hospital for treatment.

Charles M. Scully Springfield Street South End Columbus Avenue Roxbury City Hospital

Old Bell Removed From Roxbury Fire Station

The old bell from the Ladder 4 tower on Dudley Street in Roxbury, in use since 1872, was removed yesterday afternoon after protests from residents. The Fire Commission said the tower is unsafe and the bell was lowered to the street.

Dudley Street Roxbury Fire Commission

Bell Taken From Ladder Company by Relay of Derrick

Movers faced a door to door obstacle when a property owner refused rope access to his land facing the Ladder company quarters. The contractor improvised by anchoring a five ton caravan, bracing derrick ropes to the station and curb, sawing woodwork, and lowering an 8500 pound bell about 60 feet into a waiting wagon.

Yale Prize Winners Named in English Literature

Yale awards the John Hubbard Curtis prize of 2500 dollars income to Richard J. Hill Jr. of Minneapolis for English literary excellence. Other prizes include the Scott prize in German to James A. Moseley Jr. of Glen Ridge New Jersey and the Betts prize to Lawrence Morris of Albany for English composition. Joseph Alderman of New Haven receives the Shefield School English composition prize.

YALE New Haven

Concord to Unveil Statue of Emerson

At 3 p m today a marble statue of Ralph Waldo Emerson by Daniel Chester French will be unveiled in the Concord Public Library before a large audience. Speakers announced include George King Murray Ballou Henry 8 Higginson Moorfield Storey and Dean Briggs.

Ralph Waldo Emerson Daniel Chester French Concord Concord Minute Man Concord Public Library George King Murray Ballou Henry 8. Higginson Moorfield Storey Dean Briggs

Scarlet Fever Cleared at Milton Academy Reopens in June

Principal Frank B. Lane announced last night that 19 scarlet fever patients in the Milton Academy infirmary are convalescent. He said the spread has been checked and the school will reopen in June.

Frank B. Lane Milton Academy

Revere Leads Greater Boston In Population Gains

Among 22 communities, Revere shows the largest four year population increase at 15.47 percent from 1910 to 1914. Winthrop and Somerville follow, with 14.61 and 14.16 percent gains respectively, while Boston rises 9.45 percent. Woburn records the smallest gain at 2.85 percent.

Greater Boston Revere Winthrop Somerville Saugus Brookline Everett Quincy Woburn Boston Real Estate Exchange Revere S.a.ces Winthrop Sees Somervilles Saugus Eeeess Brooklina Watertown Malden GOD Cise Arlington Winchester Medford Dedham Wakefield Melrose Newtones Eee Waltham Cambridge Weymouth

Jury Trial Ordered in 12 Year Old Kane vs Boston Elevated

The Supreme Court authorized a new jury trial in the long running suit of Cornelius Kane administrator against the Boston Elevated Railway Company. The case has been bitterly fought for twelve years.

Supreme Court Cornelius Kane Boston Elevated Railway Company

Patrolman Guilty Of Disobedience At Roll Call

Police Commissioner O'Meara fined Patrolman Augustus V F Mangini of Joy Street for disobedience of orders and absence without leave. He received 140 hours of punishment duty.

O'Meara Augustus V. F. Mangini Joy Street

Brookline Antis Elect New Chair At Year End Meeting

Brookline Antis report a strong rise in membership and enthusiasm at the annual Brookline branch meeting held at Mrs. Arthur Williams home. Mrs. Henry Preston White steps down as chairman, with Mrs. George K. Sabine elected to lead the branch.

Brookline Massachusetts Anti-Suffrage Association Arthur Williams Edgehill Road Henry Preston White George K. Sabine F. A. Chilton A. J. George Field State Association A. W. Samuel Branich

Chauffeur Seeks 500 Damages in Car Accident case

A chauffeur sues Peter J. Allen for 500 dollars after injuring his wrist when the car backfired while cranking the motor. Allen contends his action caused the mishap. The Supreme Court orders the case sent to a jury and awards the agreed damages if error occurred.

Frederick A. Norris Peter J. Allen Allen Supreme Court

Major Coal Plant Planned in Charlestown by Boston Shore

Mayor Curley announced that a leading U S coal company aims to locate a large plant on the Mystic River shore in Charlestown. The firm seeks to buy the Charlestown paving yard on Medford Street and two adjoining parcels for the site. Chairman Cole of Boost Boston discussed the matter with the mayor yesterday.

Boston Curley United States Mystic River Charlestown Medford Street Cole Boost Boston’ Committee

Hearne Plays Reassembled by Widow After Fire Loss

The lines of two James A Hearne plays were being reassembled from actors memories after their manuscripts burned in a fire. The effort, announced at the Drama League of Boston meeting, focuses on Griffith Davenport and Margaret Fleming with the widow guiding restoration.

James A. Hearne Boston Drama League of Boston Huntington Hall Frank Chouteau Brown National Publication Committee League Hearne Griffith Davenport Margaret Fleming Boston League E. Charlton Black Boston University George P. Baker Lionel Marks Forrest Izard

Boston Museum reminiscences recited by club members

Executive committee members including Charles D. Bele den Mrs Beulah Marie Dix Waldo F Glidden Miss Marian Ho mans Macgregor Jenkins and Howard J Savage were listed Miss Kate Ryan recited reminiscences of the old Boston Museum during the meeting.

Charles ¥. D. Beleden Beulah Marie Dix Waldo F. Glidden Marian Homans Macgregor Jenkins Howard J. Savage Kate Ryan Boston Museum

Roxbury Boy Vanishes After Tailor Visit

Police seek 11 year old Howard W Tobin of 16 Hammond Street Roxbury who disappeared after delivering a suit for his older brother at a local tailor. He is a Sherwin School fifth grader and had no reason given for leaving home.

Howard W. Tobin Hammond Street Roxbury Sherwin School

Curtis Will Creates $8000 Trust For Faulkner Hospital

In Frances H. Curtis will filed in Suffolk Probate, $8000 is set aside in trust for Faulkner Hospital Jamaica Plain. Income from the trust is to support a free bed named the George H. Curtis bed. will dated October 7, 191%.

Curtis Faulkner Ho Frances H. Curtis Suffolk Faulkner Hospital Jamaica Plain George 8. Curtis

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Coast Artillery A. K. Bryant Church of the Nazarene Providence R. L Lyman V. Rutledge Billerica Street Unitarian Church Camridge Mr. Rutledge Kansas Universy Harvard Church of Our Saiour Rosindals P. H. Egood Anderson St Vincent's Church South Boston St. Augustine's Church St. Ignatius Holy Name Society of United Branches Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association Cathedral Hall Emerson Greater Boston Filene Gloucester Turkey Plelephone Oxford England Nobby Reg U.S. Pat United States Tire Company
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