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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1911

Page

2

Somerville Catholic Union Hosts Inaugural Banquet

About 125 members and guests gathered at the Boston City Club for the first Somerville Catholic Union banquet held since its formation a few weeks ago. Francis P. Garland chaired the event with toastmaster James W. Kenney and speakers on Catholic education and other topics, plus musical performances.

Somerville Catholic Union Boston City Club Francis P. Garland James W. Kenney Catholic Educatien Sotion Thomas J. Gasson Boston College Thomas B. Fitzpatrick Catholic Union Ambrose F. Roche Our Sister Societies John W.radley Our New Parish Garrett A. Barry John B. Dore Henry David H. Fulton Henry P. Swamsey Frederick J. White Laurence A. Bragan John M. Groves

Fr. GassonChosen for Georgetown Baccalaureate Sermon

The Rev. Thomas I. Gasson S. J. president of Boston College is invited to deliver Georgetown University's annual senior baccalaureate sermon. He will depart Boston this week and arrive in Georgetown Saturday night for two baccalaureate exercises next Sunday.

Thomas I. Gasson S. J Boston College Georgetown University Gasson Boston Georgetown

Coughlin Rumored as Fall River Police Commissioner

Rumors at the State House suggested Governor Foss would appoint John T. Coughlin former Fall River mayor as police commissioner. Coughlin denied formal notification but confirmed he had heard of the Fall River delegation's Boston trip mention.

State House Foss John T. Coughlin Fall River

Hamilton May See Coronation

William A. Hamilton of Boston a senior member of a noted insurance firm sails for two months aboard the Cunarder Franconia en route to Britain. He has a brother in law who is the Nottinghamshire lord high sheriff and attends the coronation, prompting speculation he may witness the ceremony despite not yet receiving an invitation.

William A. Hamilton Boston George V England Hamilton Franconia Mr. Hamilton Nottingham Little Isle Mass

Threatened Italian family armed for protection amid Black Hand letters

Leonardo Squillacioti and his two sons took up arms after threatening letters allegedly from Black Hand agents. Police in Lynn and Boston investigate recent Italian arrivals in the North End as possible suspects while officers guard the business district. The man and his sons were seen with protection from Hanover Street Station officers.

Leonardo Squillacioti Black Hand Boston Squillaciou Hanover Street Alfonso Antonio

Germany Opens Talks on General Arbitration Treaty

Germany expressed willingness to negotiate a general arbitration treaty with the United States. Count von Bernstorff, German ambassador in Washington, conveyed the offer to Secretary Knox and requested a copy of the U S proposal, after Knox outlined the tentative draft in Britain and France.

Washington Germany United States State Knox Great Britain France Count von Bernstorff Knox

Elected Leader of Radcliffe Glee Club

Miss Dorothy Arnold of Cambridge, age 13, was elected leader of the Radcliffe College Glee Club after two years in the group. Marion Moreland was named business manager, Edith Woodbury secretary and treasurer, and Charlotte Balmer librarian.

Dorothy Arnold Cambridge Radcliffe College Glee Club Arnold Cambridge Latin School Marion Moreland South Boston Edith Woodbury Charlotte Balmer Cambridge Latin School Club Balmer Henrietta Boardman Marguerite Wood Ruth Wardman

Nurses Allow Break of Contract When Engaged

The American Society of the Supervisors of Training Schools for Nurses at Park Street Church ruled that a nurse who becomes engaged has the right to break her contract. The decision, reached after a discussion on love sickness and nervous strain, marks a cautious stance on personal-romantic factors affecting patient care.

American Society of the Superintendents of Training Schools For Park Street Church

Nurses Debate Training and Work Conditions at Meeting

The discussion covers student nurses breaking training contracts for marriage, free tuition vs loans, gossip and dismissal discretion, long daily schedules, and the need for better housing and meals. Speakers include Dr. David Snedden, Miss M Adelaide Nutting, Miss Mary M. Riddle, and Miss Isabel Mecsaac, with sessions on practical nursing methods, post graduate work, and public health themes.

David Snedden Massachusetts M. Adelaide Nutting Department’ of Nursing and Health Teachers’ College Columbia University Mary M. Riddle Newton Hospital Society E. A. Crandall Society For the Prevention Isabel Mecsaac Sara A. Parsons Massachusetts General Hospital

Auto Sweeper for Hub Streets in Boston Trial Proposed

The Boston public works department may trial an Emerson Contracting Company auto street sweeper to rent if initial tests succeed. The two man operated machine brushes dirt into a rear tank, replacing many traditional sweepers and potentially reducing street cleaning staff.

Public Works Department Boston Emerson Contracting Company New York Rourke

Eloping couple honeymoon at Brewster Hotel in Boston

Bobby Jones of Cleveland and his wife formerly Miss Marie Elliott of Boston eloped a week ago and were forgiven by the bride’s parents in Nashua New Hampshire. They now honeymoon in Boston as Sir John Murray sails to Scotland.

Brewster Hotel Bobby” Jones Cleveland, O Marie Elliott Hammond Street Boston Nashua N. H Sir John Murray Lowell Harvard Puritan Scotland Franconia

First Large Consignment of Firecrackers Arrives in Boston

The June 17 and July 4 celebrations bring a large shipment to Boston aboard the steamer Lowther Castle from China. The cargo includes hundreds of tons of fire crackers and about $100,000 in Chinese curiosities such as ivory and brass work, paintings, images, jewelry, silk items, and odd ornaments. Chief Engineer Thomas also delivered two monkeys after eight were lost to bad weather in Singapore.

Boston China Thomas Singapore

Killed in Row Over Woman in Milford

Dominic Catrupi of Boston was shot on Mt. Pleasant street at 7 49 this morning. Dominic Surace was arrested after firing five bullets into his former friend. Surace held without bail for a Saturday hearing. The 33 year old victim died. the alleged killer about 25. the woman involved is about 21 and has been missing since Saturday.

Milford Dominic Catrupi Boston Mt. Pleasant Street Dominic Surace Rocco Surace J. A. McKenzie Catrupi Italy

Pope condemns Portugal separation law in encyclical

Pope Pius issues an encyclical to world bishops denouncing Portugal’s anti religious measures. It cites expulsion of orders, suppression of holidays, divorce law, deposition of bishops, and separation of church and state as tyrannical, urging clergy to stay united with Rome.

Rome Pope Pius Portugesdad Republic Vatican Portugal Oporto Beja Holy See

Biplane Collides With Grazing Cow in California

Bryl Williams struck a cow while flying a biplane near Los Angeles and was thrown to the ground as the plane sped two miles with no pilot. The impact knocked the cow over and rolled the aircraft, but Williams remained unharmed.

Los Angeles Cal Bryl Williams Williams Ititeme

2 Trolley Lines for New Haven

The New York New Haven Hartford Railroad via its Rhode Island Company has leased the Providence & Danielson and Sea View Street Railway properties in Rhode Island. The 999 year Providence & Danielson lease begins June 30 1911 with 1 percent stock payment and bond interest charges. Thirty thousand dollars is paid to Providence & Danielson as interest on defaulted bonds.

New Haven New York,New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company Rhode Island Company Providence & Danielson Sea View Street Railway Rhode Island Providence & Qpanielson

Elks Will Honor 225 Dead in Boston Lodge Service

The Boston lodge of Elks will honor 225 deceased members since 1878 with memorial services. Flowers will be sent to 64 cemeteries nationwide, and a lodge wreath will be cast into the sea for a member lost at sea in 1882. Services at Mt Hope Cemetery are set for 3 pm with the Hon. William T A Fitzgerald delivering the oration.

Boston Lodge of Elks Elks United States Mt. Hope William T. A. Fitzgerald Charles A. Kelley

Athletes Banquet at Forest Hills

Boston sports circles gathered at the Forest Hills Athletic Association banquet in Minton Hall Forest Hills last night. The organizing committee featured George H. Pritchard chairing with J Henry McKiernan Charles A Murphy Martin Travers Francis P McNulty and John J Norton. Speakers included John F McDonald state Democratic chair and Representatives McMorrow Conway Maguire Cronin and others.

Boston Forest Hills Athletic Association Minton Hall Forest Hills George H. Pritchard J. Henry McKiernan Charles A. Murphy Martin Travers Francis P. McNulty John J. Norton John F. McDonald Democratic State Committee William M. McMorrow John J. Conway James Maguire John J. Cronin John M. Bowen, Jr Association

False Key Workers Loot Cambridge Homes

False key workers entered two Cambridge houses yesterday, ransacked apartments, and escaped with valuables worth 400 dollars. They broke into Patrick Burke’s residence at 9 Magnolia Avenue taking 185 dollars, and took jewelry and old coins from John N English at 39 Hillery Street totaling 250 dollars.

Cambridge aPtrick Burke Magnolia Avenue John N. English Hillery Street

Parrot in New Jersey Never Swears in 100 Years Tale

Peapack New Jersey May 29 A parrot more than 10 years old owned by Mrs Rachel Melick has had it for 23 years The bird spent years with sailors and in its youth was a good talker but never swore in all that time

Peapack N. J Rachel Melick

Glass eye explosion injures observer in Allentown

In Allentown on May 6 Building Inspector F. R. Minner wearing a 12 year old glass eye had it explode while chatting with a friend. Fragments penetrated his brain and left him in critical condition. doctors say it is a historic first.

Allentown Penn F. R. Minner Minner

Swamp Root Ad Praises Kidney Remedy From Kilmer

August Strong of Minneapolis testifies that Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root relieved his lame back and allowed him to work again after buying a bottle from Mr Skinner. Skinner attests sale of the product to Strong.

Dr. Kilmer August Strong Second Street Minneapolis Minn Skinner Mr. Strong

Letter Promises Kidney Health Booklet With Sample Bottle

A notice directs readers to send to Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York for a sample of their kidney health remedy. It mentions a booklet with information about kidneys and bladder and asks to mention the Boston Daily Post. Bottles priced fifty cents and one dollar available at drug stores.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Boston Daily Post

Obituary notices and funeral services printed in brief

Multiple death notices and funeral details from May 27 to May 31 including Baier Carey Crowley Freeman Gleason Hefler Irving Kirsty Low Marshall Martin MacMahon Moran MacFarland McSweeney Norton OKeeffe Nson Schaub Simons Simpson Singer Telles Webber and related fraternal memorials. Names, addresses, churches, masses, and burial plans listed for East Boston Medford Dorchester Jamaica Plain and surrounding areas.

Baier Chelsea Henry Baier Suffolk Street Carey Medford Johanna Jeremiah Carey North End Elizabeth Kerrigan Fountain Street St. Joseph’s Church Everett Gleason Hartford Conn Thomas F Anna Gleason High Street Mass Forest Hills Pittsfield North Adams Heefler Hyde Park Clarendon Hills Hannah J George E. Hefler Huntington Avenue Irving West Somerville Anna Adelaide William Irving Farragut Avenue St. John N. B Kirsty Brighton Mary E. Kielty Cunningham John R. Kielty Lee Anne James Lee James Street Low Dorchester Edward P. Low Needham Heights McCreight Sanatorium Bowdoin Avenue Marshall Sarah Marshall Geib Henry E. Marshall N. Y N. H Romsey Street Sunapee North Station Martin Roxbury Thomas Hraiecis Martin David W Ellen Martin Duggan Alleghany Street Plissian Church Calvary Cemetery Macmahon South Boston James J Margaret MacMahon Canan West Fourth Street SS. Peter and Paul’s Church Mt. Benedict Moran Walpole Catherine C. Moran Spring Park Avenue Jamaica — Plain Haverhill Macfarland Sarah Elizabeth William J. MacFarland Dudley Street McSweeney Daniel Julia McSweeney Harrison Avenue Cathedral of the Holy Cross Norton Boston Michael J Winifred Norton SS. Peter and Paul’s Jamaica Place John J Maria Michael Norton Elizabeth St. Mary’s Angel O’keeffe Mattapan John M. O'Keeffe Elizabeth O'Keeffe Norfolk Street St. Angela’s Blue Hill Avenue New Calvary Ceme Paend St. Michael's Court Knights of St. Rose Dorchester Lower Mills Council K. of C Mutual Relief Association Elsie Lee J. Warner Robinson Massachusetts Cemakons Chapel Walkhill Street New Britain Rosa Hennrikus Schaub Holywood Cemetery Brookline Simons Caroline Simons Henry Street Singer Somerville Carl R Charles R Delia V. Singer Guido Alexandra Telles Marion Street Webber Worcester Gottlieb Webber Thorndike Street Cambridge

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FR. Gasson Coughlin FOR Peace Pacs Taft Radcliffe’s Glee Club Bears Castor the Centaur Company New York City Riddle Huntington Hall Frederick Lee District Nurses’ Association Massachusetts Avenue Massachusetts State Nurses’ Association Hotel Brunswick Lenox Hotel Morocco Amitar Phillippa Lyman Orient Phillip Rheinlander Episcopal Theological School Philadelphia Thorndike Hotel M. A. Kilvert Essex Hotel Mexico City Mexico Diaz Pope Republic Rhode Binghamton, N.Y Hunyadi Janos Hibbard Cedar Grove Neponset Nicholas 8. Lawless Joseph E. Cranahan Postal Clerks’ Association Edward J. Sherlock Bureau of Criminal Investigation Police State Police Nathaniel Adams H. B. Lunt Windsor Street Kenneth Campbell George W. Child Syracuse Fields Avenue Wesmouth Landing Daniel J. Kan Ruier Charles A. Kelly
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