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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1916

Page

5

Ireland in revolt claim shocks Holyoke crowd

Former Congressman Joseph F. O Connell told Friends of Irish Freedom in Holyoke that Ireland is largely united in opposing English rule. He tied martial law to a broader Irish resistance and warned against trusting English wartime motives, linking it to 1776 independence ideals.

Holyoke Ireland England Joseph F. O'Connell Friends of Irish Freedom O'Connell Scenglish Treland United States

Traitors to U S Ideals Spark Heated New Thought Talk

Dr. Julia Seton denounces Saturday parade as traitorous to American ideals at Huntington Chambers Hall. Audience cheers as she urges mothers to march with slogans opposing militarism and recalls Christ’s pacifist message against the sword.

Julia Seton Huntington Chambers Hall America Christ

Curls, Scissors and Silent Screen Dreams

A fragment from a fan letter page recalls a prank cutting curls with scissors stopped by mother and the wig twist. It also notes moving picture prospects, stage experience, and inquiries about Quaker life as a film subject and actors like Ernest Truex and Alice Joyce.

Mary Jack Mother Peppina Moving Picture Grace G Moving Picture Studios Harriet Rosamonde Doris G Tl'ampns Players Company Ernest Truex F. J Alice Joyce

Mary Pickford Talks Pasted In Daily and Sunday Posts

The item notes Mary Pickford talks will appear five days weekly in the Daily Post and every Sunday in the Sunday Post.

Mary Pickford Daily Post Sunday Post

Silent ties and photos in old theater letters

Inquiries mention Inquirer Grace, Maude Adams, and Elsie Ferguson not appearing in films. Notes weigh whether actors answer letters or provide photographs. Ruth R. recalls Arthur Johnson’s death and Biograph era links. A mother warns against pushing children into acting before education. Lynn B. ends with a personal stance on buying behavior.

Inquirer Grace George Maude Adams Elsie Ferguson Mary Miles Minter Ruth R Arthur Johnson Biograph Company L. G Lynn B

Firemen affected by chemical fumes in block fire

Plymouth authorities report many firemen fell ill from chemical fumes while battling the Howland block fire early today. The total damage is estimated at 75000 dollars.

Plymouth

Lamplighter Burned by Gas Torch on Middlesex Fells Route

Edward Dolan a lamp lighter on the Middlesex Fells Park Way was severely burned yesterday afternoon when a gasoline torch ignited his clothing. He was just beginning a five mile tramp along the boulevard.

Edward Dolan Middlesex Fells Park

Ascension Day Services Across the Archdiocese

Parish schedules note Ascension Day Masses at Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Immaculate Conception Church with multiple times. Home for Destitute Catholic Children reports 3 new admissions and 33 placements. 101 boys and ? girls remain. Priestly ordination of Rev. John Chemin will occur in New Jersey on June 10, then first Mass at SS Peter and Paul Boston.

Cathedral School Cathedral Sunday School Cathedral of the Holy Cross Malden Street Washington Street Sanctuary William B Finigan Gertrude Gorey Helen McLaughlin Theresa Yorke Margaret Bleauvelt Mary Powers Emily Horne Clarence Bamforth Leo Cosgrove John Donahue Walter Phipps Neil A. Cronin Church of the Immaculate Conception St. Valentine’s Chapel Harrison Avenue East Concord Street Confraternity of the Holy Cross John Chemin SS. Peter and Paul's Parish South Toston New Jersey Boston SS. Peter and Paul’s Church Father Theodore

Benediction and Hymn to the Blessed Virgin by Cardinal OConnell

A benediction of the blessed sacrament followed by the singing of the Hymn to the Blessed Virgin composed by Cardinal OConnell highlights the service. The event centers on Catholic liturgy and the offerings of music by a notable composer-priest.

Blessed Cardinal O'Connell

Dorchester residents push for Bowdoin street branch library

A Dorchester Meeting House Hill group gathered at the Hamilton Theatre to back a Bowdoin street branch. Backers include Jary John J Murphy H E Copithorne and Senator James H Brennan, seeking a modest appropriation to aid local youths’ access to main library resources.

Meeting House Hill Dorchester Hamilton Theatre Bowdoin Street Thomas H. Glynn Boston

Ward 20 representatives fail to appear in meeting

The Ward 20 representatives’ absence drew sharp criticism from several speakers. Thomas H. Guinn and James H. Dwyer accused three men of breaking pledges and using politics over a crucial community issue. Mayor Curley could not attend but sent a representative.

Ward 20 Thomas H. Guinn James H. Dwyer Curley

Chase of Robbers Ends With Arrests on Assault Charge

Police arrested two men after a high speed chase through downtown streets near Boylaton street. Edward Pyburn of 11 Hammond street Brookline was the alleged victim. Booking at Lagrange street station listed Peter J. Tay 24 of South Boston and William T. Taylor 21 of South Boston as suspects.

Boylaton Street City Hall Avenue Edward Pyburn Hammond Street Brookline Boston Common Lagrange Street Peter J. Tay Firth Street Place South Boston William T. Taylor Atlantic Street South Boston

Typists Seek Higher Price at Harvard Square

Harvard square typists report rising expenses and shrinking margins as they work for students and professors. They contemplate a campus union price increase if typewriting bureaus reach a satisfactory agreement, but fear losing business if they raise rates individually.

Harvard Square Harvard College Square

English to replace Latin in writing prescriptions urged

Dr Bernard Fantus of the University of Illinois calls for English in prescription writing in a Journal of the American Medical Association paper. The article notes copies sent to medical teachers deans of pharmacy schools and state health board secretaries.

Bernard Fantus University of Illinois Journal of the American Medical Association Schools of Pharmacy Boards of Health

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