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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1916

Page

6

Wilsons Words Set to Music

New York reports that Woodrow Wilson inspired a song using his prepared remarks on patriotism. John L. Golden plans a charity song titled Fall Into Line For Your Motherland with Wilson’s words set to music. The piece will release nationwide and in India with Wilson's portrait on the cover.

Wilson India America Toto Woodrow Wilson John L. Golden Malone White House Mr. Golden Golden The Lambs’ Club John Golden New York City

Protestant Churches Schedule Neighborhood Observances

Ascension Day will be observed at the Cathedral Church of Saint Paul with 8 and 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion and prayers. Rev. Artley B. Parson preaches at 10:30 a.m.. Dean Rousmaniere delivers noon and 7:30 p.m. addresses. A Massachusetts Congregational Ministers meeting, 142d South Middlesex Conference in Billerica June 7, and Boston rallies tied to Billy Sunday are noted. The New England Student Churchmen conference is set for June 22-24 at East Northfield.

St. Paul Artley B. Parson Dean Rousmaniere Convention of Congregational Ministers of Massachusetts Congregational House Beacon Street South Middlesex Billerica H. H. Saunderson Co. F. Dole Charles T. Billings Belmont Mr. Savage Lynn E. S. Meredith Watertown Otto Lyding Roxbury. Me St. John’s Church Boston F. F. Peterson New England Episcopal Church East Northfield

Auto accident injures trio in Webster area

Edward Austin 19 and Mildred Swanson 14 of Webster, both at St. Vincent Hospital, expected to die after a tandem bicycle was struck by W H Gahan of Pomfret Conn who did not see the bike. Adam Talmosis of Cambridge also injured when he was struck on Norfolk street and Webster avenue. his neck broken and he is not expected to live.

Edward Austin Mildred Swanson Webster St. Vincent Hospital W. H. Gahan Pomfret Conn Gahan Austin Adam Talmosis Cambridge Norfolk Street Webster Avenue Talmosis Cambridge Relief Hospital

Portland man killed in Biddeford road accident

George Darton of 108 Coyle Street Portland died when a runabout veered off a foggy Kennebunk road near Biddeford and plunged down an eight foot embankment. Passenger Forwardt Sehny of Portland escaped serious injury after the crash.

Biddeford George Darton Coyle Street Portland Kennebunk Road Darton Forwardt Sehny Federal Street Kennebunk Sehny

T R Will Get Big Chicago Reception

Chicago crowds await Colonel Roosevelt arrival at Lasalle Street Station at 4 PM. He will be greeted by Roosevelt non-partisan league Roosevelt Republican Club and Progressives. Moose delegates include Harold L. Ickes Raymond Robins George Porter Hamilton Garland and others.

Chicago Roosevelt Lasalle Street Roosevelt Non-Partisan League Roosevelt Republican Club Harold L. Ickes Raymond Robins George S. Porter Hamilton Garland Lawrence Heyworth John F. Bass

Runabout Demolished by Passenger Train at Canobie Crossing

Albert Dow of Methuen escaped with minor bruises when his runabout was struck by a passenger train at Kelleys Crossing Canobie Lake just after 1 PM. The car was wrecked but Dow, son of Methuen streets superintendent Robert Dow, returned home after treatment for bruises and superficial cuts.

Dow Robert Dow Streets of Methuen

Autoist Flees After Everett Bicycle Collision

William Steinmetz age 20 of Everett was struck by a car on Second Street near Walcott Street at 9 30 last night. He suffered a facial cut and two broken teeth with arm and shoulder strains but is not considered seriously hurt. The driver fled after turning off lights. Dr H J Keaney attended Steinmetz and he was sent home. A new law imposes six months jail or a $20 fine for leaving the scene without giving identity.

Second Street Walcott Street Everett William Steinmetz Lewis Street Steinmetz H. J. Keaney

Cloak Makers Strike Closes New Jersey Shops

New York report says most New Jersey cloak houses shut due to New York garment workers strike. Cloak and Suit Manufacturers' Union claims some shops run by foremen or superintendents operated to continue rush orders sent from New York.

New York New Jersey Cloak and Suit Manufacturers’ Union Manufacturers’ Association

Davis Wins Cup Final Spot at Sleepy Hollow

Willis Davis, a California tennis player, reached the cup final at the Sleepy Hollow Country Club Scarborough tournament in New York. The victory on May 28 marks his advancement in the Eastward event.

New York Willis Davis California Sleepy Hollow Country Club Scarborough

Two Are Dying In Webster Bicycle Crash

Edward Austin aged 19 and Mildred Swanson 14 are dying at St. Vincent Hospital after a car collided with their bicycle on Grosvenor road Webster. W H Gahan of Pomfret owned the car and Arthur Healey of Webster drove the touring car ahead. Doctors Roch and Russell provided first aid.

Pomfret Arthur Healey Emil Roch J.J. Russell

Car overturns in Danvers injuring woman

A touring car owned and driven by Dr Otis Allen of Lowell overturned and burned near Preston and Maple streets Danvers late this afternoon. A woman passenger was badly hurt and rushed to Danvers State Hospital by Charles Preston in his car. Dr Allen denied a female companion and said he had an accident when his car skidded near Danvers. A Dr Allen of Lowell later arrived at the hospital with a injured woman later said to be his wife.

Danvers Otis Allen Lowell Preston and Maple Streets Newburyport Turnpike Danvers State Hospital Charles Preston Allen State Hospital Dr. Allen

Cambridge man severely injured in street accident

Adam Talmosis, 30, of Cambridge, was struck by a Somerville owned car at Norfolk street and Webster avenue. He suffered a broken neck and paralysis, and was taken to Cambridge Relief Hospital where he was not expected to survive. The driver Ferguson T. McCall stopped the vehicle after the incident.

Adam Talmosis Cambridge Relief Hospital Joseph O. Sanborn Broadway Somerville Norfolk Street Webster Avenue Talmosis Talisiosis Ferguson T. McCall McCall William A. Robinson Mt. Vernon Street East Somerville Willow Street Cambridge Russia

Reception to New Sodality Members

Over 1000 new members of six sodalities connected with the Immaculate Conception were given a reception last night at the church. They were received by Rev. Charles W. Lyons S J pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. E J Brock S J, Rev. George A Keeler, Rev. Thomas Quinn, Rev. A F Devereaux, Rev. John Geoghegan S J and Miss Madeline Le Page.

Immaculate Conception Charles W. Lyons S. J E. J. Brock George A. Keeler Thomas Quinn A. F. Devereaux John Geoghegan Madeline le Page

Women Bet $10,000 on Horse Races at Brookline Club

Two New York socialites Mrs. F. Ambrose Clark and Mrs. J. E. Davis wager $10,000 each on a series of thoroughbred races at Brookline Country Club. They will train and race their horses without professional help, limit training costs to $3000, and ride as amateurs to avoid any professional influence.

Brookline Country Club F. Ambrose Clark J. E. Davis New York Brookline Jockey Club Boston Clark Davis

Society wagering on Brookline steeplechase among Boston and New York elites

Wealthy followers of steeplechasing bet on a Brookline race featuring unnamed horses from Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Davis camps. Points determine the winner with three for first, two for second, one for third. two entries have traded leads with three points apart. Names will be revealed after entry closure.

Boston New York Belmont Park Bayard Tuckerman, Jr The Country Club Brookline Tuckerman

Everett Faces Malden in Suburban League Showdown

Suburban League leaders shift as Malden High holds top spot after beating Medford High on Saturday. Everett High rebounds from two losses caused by pitching and fielding woes and won both of its games last week.

Malden High Medford High Everett High

Malden and Everett set for clash as scores loom

Tomorrow afternoon Malden and Everett meet at Malden with both teams boasting strong batting lineups. The game is likely to resemble other tight battlers as Everett seeks to even the score after Malden won the last encounter.

Everett Malden Everett Boys Rindge Cambridge Latin Russell Field Cambridge Linehan Boston Tech English High Boston Latin Dunbar Avenue O'Flaherty O'Brien

Funeral of James H. Davey Today

Funeral services for James H. Davey past master of Paul Dean Lodge of Masons of North Easton will be held at 11 this morning at his son Charles B. Davey residence 18 Robinson street Somerville Rev H O Palmer of Dighton officiates and burial will be at Dighton Davey long employed at the Boston Public Market on Blackstone Street and a member of Bay State Commandery Knights Templars of Boston.

James H. Davey Paul Dean Lodge Masons of North Easton Charles B. Davey Robinson Street Somerville H. O. Palmer Dighton Davey Boston Blackstone Street Bay State Commandery Knights Templars of

Protests Against Army and Navy Increases In Seattle

A Seattle mass meeting of the American Union Against Militarism adopted resolutions opposing Congress proposed army and navy increases. Clergymen and labor leaders denounced the Hay Chamberlain army reorganization and objected to pay for the national guard, calling it a pork barrel measure.

Seattle Wash Congress The American Union Hay-Chamberlain National Guard

Portuguese Celebration Observed in Provincetown

May 28 reports the annual Royal Michaelense Autonomies Association Society event in Provincetown with delegates from New England towns. Festivities include fireworks at Lopez field, a St Peter’s Church band concert, religious services, a brass band parade, a noon procession along several streets, a Town Hall address, and a Court Street Hall banquet.

Provincetown Royal Michaelense Autonomies Association Society New England Boston Cambridge Commonwealth Lopez’s Field St. Peter's Church the Society Union Council No. 7 Bradford Howland Commercial West Vine Town Hall Court Street Hall

Memorial Service for Unknown Sailor at Charlestown Navy Yard

A memorial service for the unknown sailor was held yesterday afternoon aboard the Frigate Constitution at the Charlestown navy yard. The ceremony was conducted by Major George L. Stearns Relief Corps of Charlestown with assistance from the Major George L. Stearns Grand Army Post.

Constitution Charlestown Navy Yard George L. Stearns Relief Corps Charlestown George L. Stearns

Villa Still Believed Alive Near Jiminez

In Columbus New Mexico on May 28 military authorities discount reports that Villa is found near Jiminez Chihuahua. Several officers state they believe Villa remains alive and at large despite rumors.

Columbus N. M Chihuahua Carranza Villa Jiminez

Strikebreakers Arrive in Norfolk to Replace Striking Longshoremen

Five hundred strikebreakers from Hopewell, Virginia, landed at the Old Dominion Steamship Company wharves in Norfolk to take the jobs of longshoremen striking for higher wages. Delays in heavy track shipments to New York have occurred for several days due to the walkout.

Norfolk Hopewell Old Dominion Steamship Company New York

Salazar and followers receive safe conduct to return home

General Jose Ynez Salazar and the three privates who joined his peaceful revolution appeared before General Gavira at Juarez headquarters and were granted safe conduct papers to return to civilian life.

EL Paso Texas Jose Ynez Salazar Gavira Juarez

Boston Law May Lose Effect Over Shingle Weight ruling

The Building Commissioner O'Hearn announced that the asphalt shingles currently manufactured are unsuitable for roof coverings, potentially nullifying a special Boston law. The ordinance, approved by the Legislature and signed by Governor McCall, requires shingles used in Boston to be approved by the Building Commissioner.

Boston O'Hearn McCall

Building Law Clash Over Asphalt Shingle Thickness

The building commissioner will not approve asphalt shingles under a quarter inch thick despite industry claims. Legislation pushed by United Improvement Association and others created the standard, but Commissioner O Hearn contests the samples showing less than a quarter inch. A deadlock persists as homeowners use tin slate asbestos or leave roofs as is.

O'Hearn United Improvement Association

Harvard Crew Looks Better After Cayuga Triangular Race

Harvard rowing prospects improved after a triangular race on Lake Cayuga. Cornell varsity eight defeated Princeton and Yale, boosting confidence that Harvard may win the four mile Thames race against Yale next month.

Harvard Lake Cayuga Ithaca Cornell Princeton Yale Crimson Thames Cambridge

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