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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
24
The article notes a new trial phase for nineteen Metropolitan Park police discharged by order of the Metropolitan Park Commission after a hearing. The case centers on reinstatement actions and subsequent legal proceedings.
The Park Commission approves a new trial date for discharged officers held over for appealing under 1918 acts. Attorney Apsey seeks additional review time and consultation. The commission waives further delays and orders evidence from the original hearing read at retrial. Witnesses in uniform fill the anteeroom as fish market data and vessel movements are noted in the same report.
Waterfront calendar for October 2 notes the 275th day of the year and autumn day 10. The record lists tides and moon phases with full moon on October 7 and new moon on October 23. Mars Jupiter Venus and Saturn are morning stars in this period.
Boston reports barometer around 30.24 inches with mean temperatures near 64.0 humidity high. Chief meteorologist W Smyth notes max 55 and min 49 for the period. Meanwhile 14 trawlers delivered a large fresh groundfish haul to the fish pier totaling 853,900 pounds with fares including 50,000.
Shipping news records numerous arrivals and sailings including steamers William Green from Tampico Mexico and Cedar Spring from Beverly Camden Rawley Bangor City of Gloucester and Gloucester vessels with tugs and towing barges. Other steamers Ariosto Esparza Governor Gobb Grecian Calvin Austin in port and heading to New York Philadelphia Havana Key West while schooner Quetay and Juno tow barges to Lynn and New York.
In Hartford at the State armory Cardinal Mercier spoke to about 10,000 attendees on faith aiding endurance under German oppression. He urged turning to God as a parent to avoid despair, while his secretary noted the cardinal’s boundless energy and affection for Americans despite weariness.
crowds greet Cardinal Mercier as he tours Providence to Hartford with grand receptions in Union Station Bushnell Park and the State Capitol. He receives citizenship conferral from Governor Holcomb and visits Yale and Trinity, while a memorial scroll from Connecticut women’s groups is presented.
Three youngsters sustained skull injuries in three separate auto accidents in Chelsea yesterday. Ruth Smith, 8, was struck by Frank B. Dunn and left on the danger list at Frost Hospital with a fractured skull. Kenneth Brown, 11, was hit on Broadway by Walter Martin and also treated at Frost Hospital. Bennie Wilensky, 12, was struck by Albert Jee on Everett Avenue and may have a skull fracture.
Richmond Virginia October 1 Richmond club of the Virginia league sells catcher Jesse Baker to the Boston Americans in a player transaction.
Thin women seek the closest fitting tailored sleeve for day dresses, finding the long close fitting sleeve most becoming and stylish for daytime wear.
A high mass for the repose of William J Sharkey husband of Mrs William J Sharkey is set at St Marys Church Dedham at 8 pm on Oct 4 the anniversary of his death in 1918. The note asks Berkeley papers to copy the notice and is signed by his bereaved wife Mrs William J Sharkey 40 Bullard St Dedham.
In loving memory of our beloved daughter Ruth Young who died October 2 1918. This little darling was only lent we thought she was given she cheered us till time was spent. But now she's gone to heaven we loved her Ah no tongue can tell how much we loved her and how well. God loved her more and thought it best to take her to himself. Father mother and sister place not specified.
The poem recalls Quinn separated from her daughter Lies in a quiet grave. Family mourns in Roxbury with an anniversary high mass at St. Patrick's Church, scheduled for Friday at 8 30. Her mother father and sisters keep her memory alive though sorrow remains deep.
Mrs J F Keenan announces the first anniversary high mass for Margaret B Glynn who died October 2 1918. The service will be held Saturday October 7 at 7 am at Star of the Sea Church East Boston.
A funeral mass notice for Georgie H Kuilin who died October 8 1918. His family in Jamaica Plain invites prayers at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Friday October 8 at 8 a m. He is remembered by his mother sisters and brothers with love and sorrow.
An anniversary mass honors Mary Elinor O Connor Red Cross nurse who died in service at the United States Army epee 19 in Azalea North Carolina. The service will be at St Patrick's Church Watertown on Friday October 8 at 7 80 a m.
In loving memory of Private Michael Kehoe who died in France on October 2 1918. First anniversary high mass will be held Thursday October 2 at 8 am at Gate of Heaven Church South Boston.
In memoriam notices declare a first anniversary requiem high mass for Mrs Bridget O Neill at St Gregory s Milton Lower Mills on Friday at 8. Relatives invited by her sons and daughters. Also a memorial for Leo F O Leary at Sacred Heart Church Boston Friday at 7 for the repose of the soul died aboard USS Patterson on Oct 3 1918, remembered by his wife and baby.
An anniversary Mass was held at Mission Church Roxbury for Martin M. Quinn who died October 5 1919. He is not forgotten by his brothers sisters father mother and others in the family.
Obituary note mourning the death of Mrs. 8 B Carnahan on October 2 1918. She is remembered by her father and brothers in a brief family tribute printed as a memorial notice.
Memorial note recalls Pearl Haley Von Enow who died on October 2 1918. Husband son and relatives pledge remembrance and honor.
Memorial notice for John J McNeilly who died October 2, 1918. Beloved by Mr. and Mrs William J McNeilly of Lynn Massachusetts.
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