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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
18
The 16th annual Boston Work-Horse Relief Association parade on Commonwealth Avenue drew expert vets and judges who praised the quality of entries. President Henry C. Merwin called the showing the finest ever seen in Boston despite wartime and auto competition shortening the event.
Thousands along Commonwealth avenue praised the winners as 89 drivers guided well groomed teams past judges. About 150 entries, more than 300 horses, and 31 medals marked the parade amid grain price pressures and wartime enlistments. Notable acts included Kitty the bay mare of American Sugar Refining and her foal Flossie, plus Allan Coughlin with Nippy the goat and young Bertha Reed riding in a miniature wagon.
The parade honored the mount rid den last year by Traffic Officer Joseph Reiser, a murdered Back Bay officer, with a blue ribbon. Teddy ridden in the funeral procession yesterday by Traffic Officer Michael Daley. The event featured government horses including a 32 year old Charlestown navy yard pet driven by Bernard Farren, and a four mule team from Camp Devens led by Driver John T. Quinn and Helper Will Alexander, earning a blue ribbon.
Captain R. S. Harrison won a silver medal as his cavalry mount earned blue ribbon status. A City Fuel Company light artillery horse driven by James Mahoney also received top prize. Harry Spinney won heavy artillery honors for the Turner Centre Dairying Association entry. Charlie the youngest Capitol sanitary department horse earned top driver distinction by the department’s oldest veteran. George W. Currier and his daughter Claudia drew praise for 45 years of city service. S. S. Pierce Company gray horses shown by Albert Goodrich won for a fifth year, with Goodrich earning a silver badge for his team handling in Bowen’s four-horse hitch.
Frank L. Bavin received the Lawrence gold medal for the third straight year as the best cared for team in the parade. Mike the bay horse, age 18 with 11 years at Turner Centre Creamery, won first in the old horse class. Skip and John, aged 21 and 22, earned a blue ribbon for the 16th consecutive time for Atwood & McManus Box Company. Old Chub, last year's old horse champion, died before the parade, missing his 12th review on the eve of his 2th year.
The Senate commerce committee voted favorably on a bill that would provide 1,600,000 dollars for maintenance and improvements to the lighthouse service. They also asked government engineers to study potential upgrade work on an inland waterway between Rehoboth and Delaware bays.
Two Gloverstown leaders predict higher glove prices in Boston next fall with increases up to 40 percent from last year and 100 percent from two years ago. Mocha skin gloves, the top priced line, are expected to vanish as leaves turn. Albert Aaron of Louis Meyers & Son and J W Mendel of Gloversville Leather Manufacturing Corp arrived in Boston on a business mission.
Berkshire Street Railway workers vote to strike at midnight if wage demands and a new working agreement are not met. A shutdown would halt trolley service across Berkshire County and in Pownal and Bennington Vermont. Current agreement expires June 1.
An advertisement urges consideration of Keeley the Original Scientific Treatment for liquor or drug issues. It touts 40 years of success, skilled physicians, gentle care, reasonable charges, no restraints or drastic methods, and no secrecy. It notes treatment for men and women and offers an informational booklet by mail.
The North End marked a service flag unfurling with 415 stars in front of St Leonard’s Church on Prince Street. The event followed a 9 am high mass for parish soldiers, blessed by Rev. Romano Simoni, with 2 year old Camille Palumbo pulling the banner. Speakers included Mayor Peters, Daniel J. Kane, and Pio Deluca.
The Agawam, first of the new standardized fabricated steel cargo vessels, was launched at Newark Bay yards. The 5400 deadweight ton ship is expected to reach 19.5 knots. Built by the Emergency Fleet Corporation, the launch marks a milestone in wartime ship production.
Albert E. Parker twenty nine of Cambridge street Cambridge faces Central Court this morning for driving a car while intoxicated after his vehicle collided with an electric light pole on Boylston street. Passenger Arthur Wiseman twenty one from Lexington sustained scalp wounds and was treated at City Hospital.
Special services in response to President Wilson's proclamation were held in all Catholic churches of the diocese. Most churches had the pastor or administrator as celebrant at solemn high mass. Services were typically at 9 o'clock and well attended.
Cardinal O'Connell presided at Cathedral of the Holy Cross services with Rev. Finigan and deacons. Special masses were held at Gate of Heaven City Point and St Peter's Meeting House Hill. Novenas to Sacred Heart began at Immaculate Conception and other parishes with prayers for service members nationwide.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston held an 11 p.m. service honoring President Wilson's proclamation designating May 39 as a day of prayer. Bicknell Young led prayers and readings from the proclamation and from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. Similar services were held nationwide.
Dr M M Graham of 120 Boylston street is named district general manager of the national service section United States Shipping Board and will devote his full time to the post. He has established headquarters at 148 State street.
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