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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1916
Page
16
Four year old Marian Yegirian, daughter of Eli Tegirian, fell into a pile of burning leaves at 79 Tyler Street in Lowell. Her clothing caught fire and neighbors aided until the blaze was extinguished. She was moved to St John's Hospital with very slim chances of recovery.
One man, Joseph Sullivan aged 23 of 50 Botolph street Atlantic, is dead and another, James A. Fay aged 38 of 25 Oak street Atlantic, is dying after a high powered automobile overturned in the car tracks on Broad street East Weymouth. Cornelius Leary 26 Hunt street Atlantic and William E Hays East Milton were injured.
Two men in a high powered car traveling Broad Street from East Weymouth to Braintree overturned after attempting to turn out. Residents called doctors and Quincy City Hospital sent an ambulance. Sullivan died on arrival. Fay suffered a possible skull fracture and broken arms.
Funeral services for Edwin A. Frost a Civil War veteran who died Friday at Onset will be held in G A R Hall Arlington at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon. The Francis Gould Post 36 G A R will conduct the service. Frost aged 79 is survived by his wife two sons Edwin of Boston and William of Florida and two daughters Minnie Russell and Mabel Hatch of Middleboro.
Four hundred red headed individuals from Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan and Illinois gathered for the first annual reunion in Indianapolis and organized the Red Head League of America. Leon Louise of Anderson was elected supreme president, with the next reunion set for August 1917 in the same city. Membership requires only red hair.
A new pipe organ at the First Baptist Church at Lawrence and Austin streets Charlestown was dedicated during morning service yesterday replacing the old instrument in use since 1843. The organ includes modern electrical devices following a 15 minute recital by Louis P. Fall conducted last night.
A man about 60 years old climbed over a railing by the Merrimack near the Massachusetts Mills in Lowell and plunged into the river. Spectators watched as he disappeared beneath the water. no surface body was seen and the search continues.
European war relief effort will begin in Somerville today under the Council of Federated Clubs with Mrs. E. F. Hanscom as president. A meeting is slated for Maynard Hall at the YMCA building on Highland avenue.
In Lowell Massachusetts Rev Father John O’Brien inspired a widely trusted remedy. A 1855 prescription at Carleton Hovey’s drugstore led to Father John’s Medicine becoming a staple home remedy. The makers pledge 25000 dollars to charity if any contrary claim is proven.
St Ann's parochial school Somerville to be dedicated Sunday Oct 22 with afternoon procession and evening talk on Religious Education by Fr Charles W Lyons S J president of Boston College followed by organ recital. Forty Hours devotion begins next Friday across several churches including Andover Plymouth Dorchester South Boston Shirley Manchester by the Sea Chelsea and Randolph.
Coast guard cutter Onondaga reports two tugs towing the burning Ward line steamer Antilla to Hampton Roads. Passengers and crew, who abandoned ship 120 miles off Cape Henry last night, are aboard the cutter as it convoys the tow.
The Antilla's cargo fire triggers a rescue by the Onondaga, which reached the liner at 8:30 this morning. Passengers and crew were taken to the cutter, with the vessel 120 miles from Cape Henry and expected to reach port near noon tomorrow as observers gauge the blaze. The fire’s extent remains unclear.
The First Methodist Church at Dorchester Lower Mills marked its 100th anniversary yesterday. Bishop Hughes presided at yesterday morning’s service and observances will continue through the month with related ceremonies.
Simon Cramer aged 70 of 70 Poplar Street sustained minor injuries when struck by an automobile truck on Leverett Street. The vehicle was operated by Attorney Henry Egges of Cottage Avenue Sharon. Cramer was taken to Relief Hospital.
Samuel Gompers arrives in Atlantic City to protest General Carranza s stance on labor unions in Mexico and urges the American commissioners to raise the issue. He meets with Secretary Lane and awaits the Mexican delegation s return to resume talks on international relations following a decree deeming strikes treasonous with death penalties.
In New Albany Indiana on October 8 a Ramsey breeder W E ngleman raises odorless skunks. A county fair pen draws attention as Engleman, with years of breeding work, reports producing an odorless polecat. The animals burrow and respond to calls for food.
The Massachusetts GOP launches a statewide campaign with a Milton rally Tuesday led by Senator Lodge. The state committee plans meetings in key cities and towns and an Oct 12 offensive. Young Republicans will tour 152 cities from Springfield to the New York line and beyond. Governor McCall and Senator Lodge will tour, with Gardner on Oct 12 and Lowell on Oct 13.
Bishop Lawrence H. Seager of Naperville Illinois preached yesterday morning at the First Evangelical Church on Temple and Heath streets in Somerville. A large congregation attended. He has served as pastor presiding elder editor and ax president of Northwestern College at Naperville and was made bishop a year ago in Los Angeles.
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