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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1916

Page

6

Low Boat Men Face Charges

Ten of the Boston Towboat Company strikers face unlawful restriction of interstate commerce charges under federal navigation law. A hearing is set after the walkout spurred by non union captain and mate on the tug Joseph O'Riorden. The Masters, Mates and Pilots' Association resigned their posts following the company refusal to displace the men. United States District Attorney George W. Anderson is overseeing the case.

Boston United States United States Steamboat Inspection Service Joseph O’riorden Volunteer Harbor No. 4 Masters, Mates and Pilots’ Association George W. Anderson

Conference summoned by association leaders

The association has summoned William IV Breen, its president, and William H. Brown, its secretary, for a conference to discuss unresolved particulars.

Wm. IV. Breen Association Wm. HE. Brown

Boston Traveler Corrects Mayor Curley Film Involvement Claim

The Boston Traveler publishes a correction to its Sept. 18 exclusive alleging Mayor Curley was a part owner in the film Where are my Children. The paper states the mayor has had no financial ties to the production and any contrary impression is inaccurate.

Boston Traveler Curley

Martell Gets Year for Shoplifting

Edward Martell withdrew his appeal yesterday and received a one year sentence for shoplifting after multiple continuances in Central Court.

Martell Edward Martell Central Court

Arrest Expected in $1420 Check Cashing Plot in Attleboro

In Attleboro on October 9, federal authorities plan to arrest a young man, son of a prominent local business figure, for stealing and cashing a $1420 check. The suspect, who allegedly seized a $4920 mail-in check from a box, allegedly cashed it with a typewritten firm letter in Providence. Investigators say he planned marriage next month, bought a car, and paid on a home for his bride.

Attleboro Providence

Fire Prevention Day Observed Across States

Mrs. OLeary would have felt pride as nationwide Fire Prevention Day observances spread through nearly every state. The nation undertook fire prevention measures in schools and communities, linking to the Chicago fire legend.

Fire prevention drive spans schools factories in Massachusetts

Fire inspection and drills took place in nearly every school and many factories and shops across Massachusetts and Boston. Fire Prevention Commissioner John A. O Keefe urged workmen to guard against fires threatening their jobs and addressed pupils, Lexington students, and the Newton Chamber of Commerce detailing broad cooperation. He noted leading industries aid in reducing fire loss and the fatal toll, citing last year’s 5000 lives lost and a nationwide cost of $500 per minute.

Massachusetts Boston John A. O’keefe Fire Department Boiler Room Garret O'Keefe Lexington Newton Chamber of Commerce

Malden Veteran William J. Lunt to be Buried Tomorrow

Funeral services for William J. Lunt, a Civil War veteran and member of Malden Post 40 G A R, will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM at his home 28 Tremont Street Malden. Reverend Charles H. Moss of the First Baptist Church will conduct the ceremony. Lunt, aged 89, enlisted in Salem as a member of C Company Fifth Massachusetts Regiment. At 22 he and eight companions went to California in 1849 to seek gold.

Malden William J. Lunt Tremont Street Charles H. Moss First Baptist Church of Lunt Salem C Company Fifth Massachusetts Regiment California

Loyall Farragut Will Filed in New York

The will of Loyall Farragut, sole son of Admiral Farragut, who died October 1 in Ashfield Massachusetts, was filed in New York October 9. No estate value given. Bequests go to aunts and cousins. Real estate located in New York Norfolk Virginia and Vallejo California.

New York Loyall Farragut Admiral Farragut Ashfield Mass Norfolk Vallejo Cal

Medical Officer Stricken on Army Train in Kansas

Lieutenant Arthur M. Curran of the medical corps aboard the Second Massachusetts Regiment train from the border to Topeka suffered acute appendicitis. An operation was performed in Topeka after arrival at a hospital, depressing homeward-bound western Massachusetts troops.

Higginsville Massachusetts Regiment Arthur M. Curran Plains of Kansas Topeka Massachusetts Columbus N. M Curran Adams Ernest Gates

Western Massachusetts Guardsmen Return Home

Lieutenant Curran contracted a serious illness on the way home from Columbus New Mexico and was cared for by Major Ernest Gates and Captain Harry C. Martin. The column faced cold rainy weather from Missouri to Illinois as they headed toward Chicago. Sergeant Thomas Seymour won a marathon-style dash along the Kansas City tracks before rejoining the train for exercise and a meal.

Harry C. Martin Hutchinson Missouri Illinois New England Massachusetts Chicago Windy City Thomas Seymour M Company Adams Kansas City

Street Car Accident Injures Melrose Youth

William McLaughlin 22 of Melrose street was struck by a street car near Dewey square yesterday and taken to the Relief Station with a scalp wound.

William McLaughlin Melrose Street Dewey Square

Noon Rallies in Wilson Support Across City

A noon rally for President Wilson is held daily at 27 School street by former Progressive members. Speakers include John S. Moors today and a joint Hughes Alliance debate is planned. The Progressive event Oct 18 at Faneuil Hall features John M. Parker with others.

Wilson Progressive Party School Street John S. Moors Hughes Alliance War Baker Charles Zueblen Matthew Hale Progressives Faneuil Hall John M. Parker Chester R. Lawrence Bainbridge Colby New York

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