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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1919

Page

6

Donkey With Speed Fights for Donkey Race Revival

South Lawrence residents debate reviving Salem street speedway donkey pacing as Caraway Seeds dominates trials. Dan Lane’s fast donkey defeats Emery the Great in two heats while McDonnell’s mule controversy lingers. Crowds gather, bets placed, and local hopes endure for a revival.

South Lawrence Shakspere Salem Street Speedway Dan Lane Dan Lane Caraway Leeds Bill’ Walker Emery the Great Auick Victory Lane McDonnell Caraway Carawa

Services Today for Burton Payne Gray

Funeral services for Burton Payne Gray former chairman of the Newton Board of Aldermen and a Boston lawyer will be held today at 2 15 p m at his home 4 Ledges road Newton Centre Gray died Saturday Survived by wife a son and a daughter He served on the Newton draft board and was active in municipal affairs He was a trustee of Andover Theological Seminary president of the National Archery Association and a member of multiple bar and city clubs including the Boston City Club Newton Club Massachusetts Bar Association and Middlesex Bar Association

Burton Payne Gray Newton Board of Aldermen Boston Ledges Road Newton Centre Gray Newton Draft Board Andover Theological Seminary National Archery Association of the United States Boston City Club The Newton Club Massachusetts Bar Association Bar Association of the City of Boston Middlesex Bar Association

Dog Days Return in South End

Lieutenant Murray Munroe queries when dog days occur while in the East Dedham street station. A dog from the station basement yips to be released, barking in what sounds like dog language about the stifling precinct.

South End Murray Munroe Dedham Street

Dog Day Sunday at the Station

A Boston police sergeant ribbing his team of barking dogs on a busy city sidewalk and station doorway recounts a chaotic day. A German dachshund and a Boston terrier make appearances as officers chase misbehaving hounds and a prohibition worried woman rides away in a dog themed scene.

Fritzie United States Casey Blake

Malcolm Hayden to Wed Belmont Girl

Malcolm P. Hayden son of Judge Hayden of Roxbury District Court filed marriage intentions to wed Miss Helen T. Broderick of Belmont. Broderick a 21 year old pianist and singer. No wedding date set.

Malcolm P. Hayden Hayden Roxbury District Court Helen T. Broderick Belmont Broderick

Miss Marguerite Kenney Enters Notre Dame Novitiate

Arlington student Miss Marguerite Kenney, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas F Kenney of 59 Pine Street, enters the novitiate of the Order of Notre Dame at Waltham today. She graduated with high honors from Arlington High School, completing four years of study in three.

Arlington Marguerite Kenney Thomas F. Kenney Pine Street Order of Notre Dame Waltham Miss Kenney Arlington High School

Paine and Eddie Admire Del and Charlie’s Fly Casting

Albert Bigelow Paine describes a fly casting scene with Del and Charlie as a poem and picture of inspiration. The piece invites readers who love fishing or real sport to read the story.

Eddie Del Charlie

Shelburne Trout Quest and the Stout Guides

Eddie and I return to the Shelburne after a moose-call failure and fish a rapid pool below Kempton Dam. Del the Stout and Charlie the Strong perform a flawless fly casting display as a wager unfolds to catch five tiny trout in fifteen minutes.

Tupper Lake Sand Brook Shelburne Eddie Arcady Kempton Dam Del No Man’s Land Nova Scotia Madison Square Garden del the Stout Charlie the Strong Charles

Long Talks on Rents and Taxes in Democratic Gubernatorial Bid

Richard H. Long, Democratic governor candidate, says he will win the primary and outlines a busy campaign week. He plans to expose the street railway situation and offer remedies for high taxes and rents. He will speak in Boston venues including Faneuil Hall and multiple suburbs with Joseph A. Conry and Edward P. Barry involved.

Richard H. Long Boston Faneuil Hall Joseph A. Conry Edward P. Barry Mr. Long Long East Dedham Dedham Norwood Walpole Foxboro Mansfield North Attleboro Attleboro Taunton Fall River Fairhaven New Bedford Middleboro Bridgewater Whitman Rockland Quincy

Today’s Events: Meat Hearing and Local Association Programs

At 10 a.m. a meat hearing at the State House. At 8 p.m. the Photographers' Association holds a New England convention at the Springfield Auditorium with a welcome by Mayor Adams, organ recital, and dancing. Also at 8 p.m. certificates awarded to canteen workers for the Merchant Marine at East Boston High School.

State House Photographers’ Association New England Springfield Adams Merchant Marine East Boston High School

Burlington Schools Open for Fall Term

Burlington public schools reopen with Helen F. Paine as principal. High school students attend Woburn due to Burlington lacking a high school, while George P. Armstrong of Belmont oversees the Burlington district as superintendent.

Burlington Helen F. Paine Woburn George P. Armstrong Belmont School

Arlington Serviceman Returns From Germany After Long War Duty

Cook Joseph N. Wood of Arlington has completed over 25 months overseas service on five battlefronts with the Headquarters Company 9th Infantry 2d Division. He was gassed twice but returns in fairly good health. His home is 249 Broadway Arlington.

Cook Joseph N. Wood Arlington 9Th Infantry Germany Cook Broadway

Veiled 2 Open Event Ends Quietly

In a brief notice a local event labeled 2 open went on with limited details. Authorities provided scant information about aims or outcomes.

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