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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1915
Page
2
Preparations at the port honor Chester B Kenfield customs inspector aged and longest serving at Uncle Sam’s port. Dorchester resident at 17 Bradley Street, he will complete a half century of unbroken service in a few days.
Andrew Johnson era saw Kenfield appointed under Hannibal Hamlin as Boston port collector. He died from battle wounds at Antietam on Sept 17 1862 after losing a leg and a finger while serving in the 85th Massachusetts Infantry. Now 79, he lives with his daughter and serves as an inspector in the Atlantic avenue division.
William G. Renwick commander of the Eighth Regiment machine gun company gave a demonstration and lecture on the Benet Mercie automatic rifle. Moving pictures showed his company in action at the Harvard Union last evening.
In New York on November 16 the Commission for Relief in Belgium asks immediate aid as more than three million people in Belgium and northern France face winter without clothing. The appeal notes women and children are most affected and cites Herbert Hoover as the commission chairman forwarding the statement to U S donors.
A plea to the American people to provide clothing for nine million people in Belgium and northern France after wartime shortages. The appeal notes a lack of reserves, asks for unworn materials and ready-made garments, and describes workrooms in Brussels employing thousands to distribute clothing free through local committees.
Cardinal Gibbons telegraphed the Relief Commission in Baltimore urging a strong public response to the humane appeal for Belgians and northern French sufferers from the war. He praised the President's interest and expressed hope that the generous nation will answer the call.
An advertisement touts Himer & Amend's 2851 as a remedy for rheumatic complaints. It claims grateful users support the product and notes reliable druggists carry the medicine.
Bernard J. Rothwell and J. Randolph Coolidge Jr spoke to about 300 businessmen at the chamber of commerce annual directors election. Rothwell urged readiness for defense with no tax for aggression while stressing solidarity and immigration reform. Coolidge called preparedness a training path for citizens and urged fair vacation and pay policies for militia service. New directors named were Gordon Abbott, Louis Baer, Paul Fitzpatrick, Andrew Preston, Fred Ruce, Forrest Smith, Frederick Snyder, and Leslie Wead.
John B. Morehead aged 48 of 24 Griggs Street Cambridge a long time head waiter in Boston hotels and resort dining rooms died yesterday. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM at the Twelfth Baptist Church Shawmut Avenue Boston. He had served celebrities including President McKinley William J Bryan Theodore Roosevelt John D Rockefeller and J P Morgan. He also banqueted for the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston and the London company during their visit.
Bos ton University Law School elected seven council members yesterday in Isaac Rich Hall Ashburton Place for student faculty mediation and controversy handling. Councillors-elect are Thomas P. Cheney Clifford Epstein and Arthur Harvey Knight. They assume duties Monday after faculty appointments.
A Reading combination motor truck responding to a barn fire at 8 Woburn Street crashed into a tree in front of E H Robinsons home. Brakes failed to stop the vehicle, a mudguard and search light were smashed, and the barn was destroyed. Loss estimated at 1500 dollars.
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