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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1915

Page

8

Rich Widow Weds Harvard Law Student in Quiet Hingham Ceremony

Mrs. Francis W. Brewer widow of a Boston magnate married Charles leRoy Cleaver of Mt. Carmel Penn a Harvard law student and son of the couple’s vows were read by Rev. Louis C. Cornish only intimate friends attended no bridesmaids or music. After the ceremony the couple spoke of a quiet union and plan to split time between Hingham and the bride’s Commonwealth Avenue residence.

Hingham Francis W. Brewer Boston Charles leRoy Cleaver Mt. Carmel Penn Harvard Louis C. Cornish American Unitarian Association Brewer Estate Old Town Cleaver

Funeral of General Orozco in El Paso

The funerals of General Pascual Orozco and four companions killed in Texas last week were held in El Paso. The bodies on a float passed through streets lined with thousands of Mexicans, with heads bared and bouquets. Orozco family refused permission to bury him in Mexico.

EL Paso Pascual Orozco Texas Orozco Mexico

Field Day For St. Josephs Church At Quincy Point

A field day to support the new St. Josephs Church at Quincy Point takes place today on the church grounds at Washington and Pray streets. Invited guests include Mayor Campbell Congressman Richard Olney second and Fore River Shipbuilding Corporation officials near the plant.

St. Joseph's Church Quincy Point Washington and Pray Streets Campbell Richard Olney Fore River Shipbuilding Corporation

Dorchester School Opens With 500 In New Portable Classrooms

On Wednesday morning 500 Dorchester children begin the new school term in portable buildings erected this summer. Sixteen small structures resembling traditional district schools were built during vacation and will host classes, with all facilities expected ready for the first day.

Dorchester

Col Benjamin F Cook, Gloucester leader, dies at 82

Colonel Benjamin F. Cook, 82, three time Gloucester mayor and ex senator, dies at his home on 112 Eastern avenue. He served in the Civil War and was later collector of the port of Gloucester. Funeral at 2 15 Sunday at the Universalist church. He leaves a son Benjamin C Cook and two daughters from his first marriage and two more daughters from his second marriage with spouses in Boston and Lakeville Conn.

Gloucester Benjamin F. Cook Eastern Avenue Universalist Church Genevieve Kate W. Cook Benjamin C. Cook Mary F Harry G. Chase Boston Eva L Malcolm B. Rudd Lakeville Conn

Police Sought for Missing Young Gerald Bradley

James F. Bradley of 24 Fenwick Street asks police to find his son Gerald who left home last Monday after returning from the House of the Angel Guardian two days earlier. He was sent on an errand by his aunt and has not been seen since.

James F. Bradley Fenwick Street Gerald Young Bradley the Angel Guardian New Orleans Pepper Whitcomb Pepper Jericho Captain Nutter Fishcrate Island

War on Drunks Along Waterfront

Police from Court Street station began a crusade to clear Atlantic Avenue of drunken men who sprawl in doorways and trespass on pedestrians. Many arrests were made and officers say they will continue the effort to clean up the waterfront district.

Court-street Atlantic Avenue

Police Sergeant Apologizes to Judge in Gambling Case

Police Sergeant Martin H. King of Station 4 apologized to Judge Michael J Murray in open court yesterday morning for questioning the judge's fairness a week earlier regarding a gambling case set for trial before him.

Martin H. King Station 4 Michael J Murray

France and England in Conference

Washington reports talks between Great Britain and France over trade from neutral European ports. Aims to set conditions for Britain to relax orders in council and permit shipment of German or Austrian goods to the United States.

Washington Great Britain France United States

British reply on permits for German origin goods held in Rotterdam

A State Department statement says Ambassador Page in London has been informed that British permits for goods of German origin contracted before March 1 are not freely issued. American importers seek clarity on whether their applications via private counsel or through foreign trade advisers will be considered, with London or the embassy the proper channel. The response notes consultations with the French government on neutral port shipments and promises a later answer.

State Department Page London Rotterdam Great Britain Ambassador Page Foreign Office Department

The Bad Boy Confesses His Own Story

The author admits he is the story’s bad boy. Born in Rivermouth Portsmouth New Hampshire he was taken to New Orleans at 18 months and later returned to his first home. Tom Bailey longs to see his parents in New Orleans and plans a trip with his friend Pepper Whitcomb.

Rivermouth Portsmouth N. H New Orleans Tom Bailey Pepper Whitcomb

An Old Acquaintance Turns Up in Rivermouth

In Rivermouth a ship arrives, drawing Pepper Whitcomb and the narrator to plan a New Orleans excursion. Captain Nutler objects, the narrator faces regret, and a familiar oarsman aboard the ship hints at a past connection awaiting discovery.

Malden Woman Says Cow Bit Her in Street Attack

Malden police investigate after Mrs. Fannie Healy of 12 West Street reports a cow bit her on a Wednesday afternoon. The owner says the cow has no upper front teeth and only hooked her with its horn as it twisted to brush away flies.

Malden Fannie Healy West Street Healy McLain Daniel Flynn Adams West Streets

Jews Fast Day Observed Across Greater Boston

A special Jewish fast day announced by leading rabbis of the United States and Canada begins at midnight in all Greater Boston synagogues. Prayers for peace and relief for European war sufferers will be held, with orthodox observances continuing through Sunday. Lay visitors will urge liberal contributions to the relief fund.

United States Canada Boston Europe

Higher insurance rates for Malden in local district

An expert inquiry led to a 5 cent per dollar rate increase by the New England Insurance Company. The affected Malden district runs from Main Street at Belmont to Salem, past City Hall and Converse squares, to Cross to Wayme, Steers court, and along the Malden Everett line back to the start.

Malden New England Insurance Company Main Street Belmont Salem City Hall Converse Squares Ayme Steerscourt Malden-Everett

Loom Fixers Vote to Quit Textile Union in New Bedford

In New Bedford on September 3 a large meeting of the Loom Fixers Union voted to withdraw from the United Textile Workers of America after about a dozen years of affiliation. The local union has over 900 members and paid $96 per quarter in dues to the UTW.

New Bedford Loom Fixers Union United Textile Workers of America Uv. Tt. W

Sailor Ben Joins the Nutter House Visit in Rivermouth

The narrator meets Sailor Ben of the Typhoon at the wharf, recalls past adventures, and brings him to Captain Nutter's home. Pepper Whitcomb stays behind, while Sailor Ben awkwardly fits into the captain's elegant sitting room as memories of Vera Cruz and shipboard life flash through the tale.

Sailor Ben Pepper Whitcomb Ben New Orleans Singapore Nutter House Tom Pepper Captain Nutter Rivermouth Sail Vera Cruz

Limited Paper Supplies Spur Immediate Submissions

The regular price of the paper is stated. Remaining supply is limited and applications should be made at once. The notice urges swift action to secure the limited stock available.

Coleman to Serve Term Parole Denied in 1914

At the Washington attorney general's office there is no plan to parole George W. Coleman and co-defendants sentenced to 15 years for wrecking the National City Bank of Cambridge. Coleman's reduced term ends February 1, 1916, after good behavior. The Board of Parole recommended parole in 1914. Attorney General McReynolds denied it. The papers were resubmitted to Attorney General Gregory, who also disapproved. Under law the case will not reach him again unless called.

Washington George W. Coleman Greenfield National City Bank of Cambridge Coleman Board of Parole McReynolds Gregory

Bankers Life Hangs By A Thread In East Boston Crash

Frank F. Cook cashier of the First Ward National Bank of East Boston and Winthrop School Board chairman was badly injured in a bicycle accident with an attachable automatic device. He was thrown and suffered a skull fracture and a broken collar bone, taken to Metcalf Hospital, Winthrop, where his prognosis was grave.

Frank F. Cook First Ward National Bank of East Boston Winthrop Metcalf Hospital

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