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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1916

Page

4

Cardinal O'Connell Opens Cathedral Mass After Break

The Cathedral of the Holy Cross resumed its fall and winter schedule with Cardinal O'Connell presiding. Assisting were Rev. Joseph F. McGlinchey D D Rev. Neil A. Cronin Ph D and Rev. Augustine F. Hickey supervisor of parochial schools. Deacon was Rev. John W Culhane and subdeacon Rev. William E. Conroy. Sermon by Rev. William B. Finigan D D. After mass hundreds of parishioners greeted the cardinal.

Cathedral of the Holy Cross Cardinal O’connell Joseph F. McGlinchey Society For the Propagation of the Faith Neil A. Cronin Augustine F. Hickey John W. Culhane T. L William E. Conroy William B. Finigan

Reception Honors New Pastor Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone

A reception will be held at Union Congregational in honor of the new pastor Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone who preached his first sermon as minister on September 10. The event welcomes the church community and marks the start of his tenure.

Alfred Wheeler Stone Union Congregational

Concord Junction Church Evening Parish Meeting

Parishioners of Concord Junction hold an 8 o'clock service and meeting this evening at the church to discuss church affairs.

Concord Junction

Free Prescription for Eye Comfort Promises Quick Results

An advertisement promotes Bon-Opto as a simple eye remedy to cleanse eyes, reduce inflammation, and improve vision. It claims many users discard glasses after weeks and cites patient anecdotes of dramatic improvement without eye damage. A physician endorses Bon-Opto as a reliable, widely used remedy for families.

Philadelphia Lewis

Gas poisoning claims two at Derby House hotel

Elbridge Bears a five year old of Winchendon died while marine W M McLain about 26 lay on the danger list after gas was turned on in their Derby House room at 39 Cambridge street. Police and hotel managers found them unconscious and pulmotors revived one. Beals a D Murdock Manufacturing foreman had stayed at the hotel for years. McLain was unknown there.

Elbridge Bears Winchendon W. M. McLain Relief Hospital Derby House Cambridge Street Beals D. Murdock Manufacturing Company McLain

Appointed Rector for St. Anne’s Episcopal Church

The Rev Norman B Nash of Cambridge has been named rector to fill the vacancy created by Rev John M C Wilson who resigned Sept 1 to serve in France with the Friends War Relief Association. Nash will lead St Anne’s Episcopal Church in Lincoln.

Lincoln John M. C. Wilson France Friends’ War Relief Association Norman B. Nash Cambridge St. Anne’s Episcopal Church

Seth Low Reformer Dies at 66

Former New York mayor and once president of Columbia University Seth Low died at Broad Brook farm Bedford Hills New York at 66 after several months illness a worsening condition announced last night ends with no recovery expected.

New York Seth Low Columbia University Broad Brook Farm Bedford Hills N. Y

Seth Low bronze career as Brooklyn, New York mayor and Columbia figure

Seth Low twice served as Mayor of Brooklyn and once as Mayor of New York, then led Columbia University for eleven years. Born January 18, 1850 in Brooklyn, he rose as a leading civic figure, guiding reforms from the Garfield era through university consolidation and expansion. He married Annie Wroe Scollay Curtis in 1880. they had no children.

Seth Low Brooklyn New York Columbia University New York City Salem Mass Abiel Abbott Low Low Polytechnic Institute Columbia Garfield University Council Citizens’ Union Tammany Forces Tracy Annie Wroe Scollay Curtis Boston Benjamin Robins Curtis United States Supreme Court

Suffrage Victory in British Columbia

Sir The granting of woman suffrage in British Columbia is noted as a rapid advance in Canada as the fourth large province to enfranchise women within the year. Manitoba Alberta and Saskatchewan passed by Parliament with near unanimous support while BC voters approved the measure in local elections.

Sir British Columbia Canada Manitoba Alberta Saskatchewan Alaska Alice Stond Blackwell Dorchester

Hurry to wed causes city rush to answer

A man phoned police headquarters seeking to marry that afternoon but lacks a license. Officers explain marriage requires a license and local law. Providence was suggested, but Rhode Island rules are unclear. The caller concedes the plan is unlikely.

Central Lcense Providence Rhode Island

Po lice Departments Out of State Exchange Courteous Farewell

A brief exchange ends with polite thanks and a remark about trying more police departments outside the state. One speaker acknowledges gratitude and wishes a good day. The other suggests continuing with broader department outreach.

Lexington Junkmen Must Be Licensed

The Lexington Board of Selectmen issues a town by law notice prohibiting any person firm or corporation from dealing in junk or operating a junk shop without a license. It also bans collecting junk old metals and second hand articles from place to place in the town without authorization.

Lexington Board of Selectmen Selectmen

Industrial Board Work May Move to Chamber of Commerce

Massachusetts Waterways Commission created a shift in duties from the Boston Industrial Development Board to the Boston Chamber of Commerce. City officials and the chamber favor the transfer and a conference between Mayor Curley and chamber executives will settle remaining details.

Massachusetts Waterways Commission Boston Industrial Development Board Boston Chamber of Commerce Chamber Curley

Kitty's Nap Fools Crowd at Cambridge Window

A brown and white kitten wedged in a Hennessey confectionery window on 493 Massachusetts avenue Cambridge drew a cheering crowd yesterday afternoon. Patrolman Daniel J. Horgan alerted the store owner as onlookers watched the small animal awaken, glance at the crowd, and retreat to the back.

Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge Hennessey Confectionery Daniel J. Horgan

Nurse Annie Ross Falls to Her Death at Malden Home

Annie Ross a 40 year old nurse employed by Mrs Alvah Luther at 63 Converse Avenue Malden was found dead at the foot of a cellar stair after she fell while preparing to go to church The neck was broken and the incident occurred yesterday morning The body was discovered late in the afternoon by the homeowner who is an invalid The second item notes the schooner George Churchman sank near City Island after springing a leak while carrying coal from South Amboy to Augusta Me

Annie Ross Alvah Luther Converse Avenue Malden New York George Churchman South Amboy N. J Ausgusta City Island

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