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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1918
Page
4
The funeral of Cardinal John M. Farley, archbishop of New York, will be held Tuesday morning at St Patrick's Cathedral. Attendees include the two surviving American cardinals and Catholic dignitaries from across the country.
After a 10 o'clock public ceremony the prelate’s body will be lowered into a crypt beneath the altar in the archdiocese’s church. He will be laid to rest beside Cardinal McCloskey and Archbishops Hughes and Corrigan. Elaborate rites are planned. A requiem mass was held at Mamaro neck country house where the cardinal died and vespers were announced for the next day by Bishop Patrick J.
Hayes, chaplain general of Catholics in the American military, leads a cortege toward New York. Parochial schoolchildren greet the route, with office for the dead, matins, and lauds. The funeral mass is by Bishop Hayes with senior priests present. Cardinal Gibbons and Cardinal O Connell are expected. a death mask will be made.
Detective Cleek the Vanishing Cracksman cracks another baffling case in The Purple Shadow set to appear in next Sunday's Boston Post Magazine.
Former District Attorney William J. Corcoran of Middlesex county sends a letter that effectively disposes of the charges raised by his opponent regarding the Cambridge subway project, released by Colonel William A. Gaston last night.
Colonel William A. Gaston relays a history of a 1914 grand jury investigation into the Cam bridge Main street subway contract. He notes witnesses examined and finds the subway cost reasonable and below Cambridge city estimates despite prior slander and lobbyist claims.
William J. Corcoran issues a public letter praising Gov Council actions on the South Boston drydock and arguing for Massachusetts leadership to boost New England trade. He cites wartime production, shipment delays through New York, and pledges to improve financial and business ties with South America if elected.
Congressman Tague denounces John F. Fitzgerald at West End rallies for renomination. He cites a February telegram seeking advance war news for stock market tips and says Tumulty praised his refusal to be used for such aims.
Frederick W. Mansfield accused Richard H. Long of falsely claiming labor support. Mansfield said Long opposed eight hour laws and jury trials for contempt, and that Long offered minimal help, drove wages down, and faced a strike after attempting to cut shoe workers’ pay to ten dollars a week.
Several hundred West Roxbury residents gathered at the Highland Club for a rally in support of Representative Simon Swig seeking the Republican nomination for Senator in the eighth Suffolk district. The club parlors were crowded and speakers were warmly received. The Rev. J. Ralph Magee presided.
Milwaukee readers are urged to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound based on Mrs. H Dooley's testimonial. She says the remedy eased painful symptoms and restored energy after long workdays. The ad cites letters from women nationwide praising the product.
Letters supporting Mr. Swig were read from Governor McCall former Governor Bates and former Attorney General Parker. Speakers at the rally included Attorney Morse Rev A A Rideout Walter Meins who withdrew in Swig's favor Charles Sheen John Miller and Alvah Rydstrom.
The Gaston Club of Boston reports rapid spread of the slogan Win with Gaston and Walsh. At 35 Congress street President John R. McVey announced that over sixty leaders and private individuals voiced approval for Colonel Gaston and pledged support.
Major General Janin, the French army officer chosen to command the Czecho Slovak army in France Italy and Russia, visited the President in Washington to pay his respects.
Miss Caroline Dorhauer a German teacher at Lynn Classical High School for nine years loses her post after the City Council voted not to employ alien enemies. The School Board favored retention by four to three but the council overruled. Dorhauer had begun naturalization papers and declared herself American at heart.
Governor's Council voted unanimously to sell the South Boston dry dock to the government. The action follows ongoing cargo and naval repair needs and aims to streamline maritime operations for federal use.
Belfast resident Henry O Hanley credits Dr True's Elixir with improving his health and promotes the medicine as a family laxative worm expeller. The ad claims worm infestations cause stomach issues and lists many symptoms while urging readers to buy from Dr J F True & Co Auburn Maine. It notes the product has been on the market for over 60 years.
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