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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1916

Page

2

Protest Over Ticket Distribution At Tabernacle Meeting

West Roxbury rector Rev Howard S Wilkinson of Emmanuel Church protested a campaign rule requiring churches to close their doors to obtain tickets for a November 12 meeting. He had been told Emmanuel would receive tickets equal to 20 percent of its membership, contingent on agreeing to close.

Tabernacle Howard Wilkinson Emmanuel Church West Roxbury Tremont Temple

Infirmary Staff Awarded Higher Wages By Mayor Curley

Assistant engineers and firemen in the infirmary department received pay increases yesterday. Engineers rise to 20 dollars a week from 18, while firemen advance to 798 dollars yearly from 700.

Curley

Funeral Costs Rise As Casket Prices Increase

Funeral costs climb as casket makers and undertakers announce higher prices for funeral supplies. Delays in death may raise charges by five dollars or more per funeral, with increases expected across the board.

Fashion notes from Second Floor belt styles

In vivid color the description highlights blue brown and green garments with wide smart belts and uniquely shaped pockets as seen on the second floor of the shop.

Brother of famed rider McKenna killed in France trenches

Frank McKenna of 49 Gates Street South Boston learns his brother Private Owen McKenna has died in the trenches of the western front France while serving with the First Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.

Frank McKenna Revere Track Gates Street South Boston Owen McKenna North Lancashire France

Dodge Brothers restrain Henry Ford over Ford assets plan

John J Dodge and Horace Dodge, stockholders in Ford Motor Company, obtained a temporary injunction in Detroit to stop Henry Ford from using Ford assets to extend the business rather than paying dividends to shareholders.

Detroit John JF Horace Dodge Ford Motor Company Henry Ford

Dodge Brothers Challenge Ford Rivalry and Asset Spending

The Dodge brothers, large Ford stockholders and rivals in autos, argue in court that rising postwar labor costs and unstable conditions make reckless asset expenditures unwise. They note Ford profits running into millions, to be reinvested in the business.

Dodge Brothers Ford Dodge Cars

Harvard Crimson Blasts Indifference to War Losses and History

The Harvard Crimson criticizes students for poor turnout at memorial services for fallen and serving Harvard men in Europe and for neglecting historic sites around Cambridge and Greater Boston, calling the student body neglectful and humiliating.

Harvard Cambridge Boston Harvard Crimson

Practice Time Clock Punching at Harvard

Headquarters for efficiency apparatus open at Harvard the Harvard Graduate School of Business in Lawrence Hall has set up time clocks adding machines and tabulating devices for daily testing by students studying business efficiency Engineers and manufacturers from across the country have sent models for operation and study

Harvard Harvard Graduate School of Business Lawrence Hall

Watchmen Assigned to Melrose Piggery Attacks

Watchmen were placed on the Melrose estates of H. J. Penney and R. Philpot to patrol for a dog or dogs blamed for wrecking piggeries. The vigilant assignment aims to catch the animal responsible for the recent carnage on the properties.

H. J. Penney Howard Street R. Philpot Melrose

Mechanic Killed by Sudden Tackle at Hotel Nottingham

James McCool a 60 year old mechanic remodeling the Hotel Nottingham building was fatally struck by a heavy tackle yesterday fracturing his skull He lived at 70 Concord Avenue Somerville and was employed on the hotel project.

James McCool Nottingham Concord Avenue Somerville

Weeks Charges Discrimination At Brookline Rally

Senator Weeks charged at a Brookline rally that the Democratic tariff was framed to discriminate against Northern products and favor Southern industries.

Weeks Aepublican Brookline

Son Reported Alive After 11 Years Missing

Mrs. Paul Jacob of Pittsfield learned her son Fred Jacob, injured in a 190% Thanksgiving Day high school game, is alive in Detroit. He disappeared after Christmas, with his hat and coat found at Morewood Lake shore. he plans to spend Thanksgiving with family.

Pittsfield Fred Paul Jacob Detroit Mich Fred Jacob Morewood Lake Jacob

Soldiers home to vote direct troop routing asked

Mayor Curley wired Secretary of War Baker to reroute Eighth and Ninth Regiments so militiamen can vote next Tuesday. He warns roundabout troop trains could delay arrivals and affect about 3000 votes, with roughly 1500 Democratic voters in Boston.

Curley Baker Washington Boston

Wireless call prompts rescue by Cushing to Diamond Shoal

Navy radio operator R. R. Buck fell ill at Diamond Shoal light ship. The destroyer Cushing from Norfolk navy yard sent a physician and substitute operator to assist as Buck's partner also was ill.

Washington R. R. Buck Navy Diamond Shoal Cushing Norfolk Navy Yard Buck

Merrimack Woolen Company Faces Bankruptcy Schedule Figures

The Merrimack Woolen Company of Dracut, petitioned into bankruptcy by creditors last May, owes $232,620.49 according to bankruptcy schedules filed in the United States.

Merrimack Woolen Company Dracut United States

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