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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1917
Page
12
Two hundred women gathered at the State suffrage convention in Copley Plaza as speakers urged equal suffrage for women during Congress. The rally raised 1081 to fund ongoing efforts amid cheers from the supporters.
Miss Anne Martin of Nevada—national vice-chairman of the National Woman's Party—led a list of speakers including Miss Joey Burns Philip Hale of the Boston Herald Edward Whitney of the Record Herbert N Pinkham of the Boston Journal and Matthew Hale. They urged swift passage of suffrage as part of the preparedness effort and noted a shift in Congress. Whitney called suffrage a question of democracy, Pinkham urged action now, Hale endorsed the measure, and Tate urged liberals to act during wartime.
Recruiting in Boston slumped with Army 211 Navy 500 Marine 586 for two weeks in April. The Eastern Navy division led all regions with 2073 enlistments by April 12, followed by Central 1546 Southern 184 Western 1060. Baltimore New York Philadelphia exceeded 200 while Boston posted 145.
Secretary of State reports many town clerks failed to open polls before noon or keep polls open at least four hours for the May 1 constitutional convention delegate election.
Mrs. Wmn. Lee of 18 Monmouth St. Lawrence reports her baby grew strong and gained color after taking Father John's Medicine. She also says her little girl became calm and rested, calling it the best remedy she has tried and noting it contains no alcohol or dangerous drugs.
More than twenty Lynn shoe plants shut their doors last night for an indefinite period. Over 14,000 men lost jobs with expectations of further closures. By next week up to 20,000 shoe workers may be out of work, crippling the city’s main industry.
United Shoe Workers of America met in conference last night but took no action. Manufacturers cite leather price hikes, scarcity, and high markets as reasons for an indefinite shutdown. Fifteen suspended firms belong to the Lynn Shoe Manufacturers' Association. only two members remain open.
The association reports a group of companies that have suspended business including A. M. Creighton Company, Welsh Shoe Company, Barnett & Stevens, Brophy Bros., James Phelan & Sons, Hennessy, Maxwell & Hennessy, Wong & Walden, Watson Shoe Company, J. Melanson, Melanson Shoe Company, George F. Daniels Company, Adams Shoe Company, Potter Shoe Company, A Vider & Son and Gregory & Reed. Several others, including Williams and Clark, have also suspended operations.
The teams racing to raise 70000 in ten days reported 23995 raised after three days. Flying Squadron led by George H Corey contributed 540 while Team 15 captained by Mrs H E Dole added 400. Victor A Heath and Edward J Slattery spoke at Intercolonial Hall and two club members Henry Sullivan and John Kenney spoke on the club’s work. Master Kenney donated 3 on behalf of the Dodgers' Club.
By a majority vote the Playground Commission designates parts of city playgrounds for citizens gardens in Worcester. Any resident may obtain a plot large enough for a family garden by paying a modest plowing fee.
The Navy League concluded its appeal to Massachusetts mayors and boards of selectmen for enrollment of more men and women in the national war rally. Chairman Harry K. White leads the state branch directing this effort. The call seeks men motor boats hospital supplies and clothing as part of the war emergency.
Following Mayor Fitzgeralds appeal the Massachusetts Committee of Public Safety announced a wartime settlement ending the strike between the New England Coast Fishermen’s Union and the Boston and Gloucester Master Mariners’ Association. The accord frees about 3000 men to join the Gloucester and Boston fleets and 2000 more to ship for the nation’s main fish supply.
Washington April 20 Plans to enable Daughters of the American Revolution members to cooperate with the Council of National Defence during the war with Germany will be announced at the closing session of the 26th annual congress. Mrs William Cumming Story retiring president general said a conference between the advisory committee and a DAR committee has been held to lay plans before the congress. A patriotic demonstration followed as Mrs Matthew T Scott offered her Blooming ton home for hospital use and other delegates followed with similar offers.
Chicago April 20 David Montgomery comedian of Scotch descent about 45 died after a month in a city hospital. He began in a small circus and starred in the Haverly Minstrels. He formed Montgomery and Stone with Ired Stone and appeared in Wizard of Oz Red Jill Chin Chin and several other shows. He left the troupe for medical exams March 20 and never recovered.
Mayor Curley and Braves president Haughton limited fireworks at Braves grounds to quiet displays such as roman candles and sky rockets. The ban aims to calm fears amid wartime tensions as Haughton’s contract with a fireworks firm runs through August.
Bay State Street Railway proposes about a 2 percent increase in workingmen’s ticket rates and the discontinuance of half fare for school children starting May 18 unless the Public Service Commission rejects the schedules. The company argues workingmen’s tickets discriminate against other passengers.
Thomas McKenna, famed for stealing automobiles, was sent to the Massachusetts reformatory yesterday by Judge Chase of the Superior Criminal Court. After several cars vanished, he was captured in New York. One vehicle belonged to Fred Moore Harvard Athletic Association treasurer, another to Ray B Taft of Hingham, and a third to Dr Hollis of Bennet Street Infirmary.
New York April 20 Dr Aurelio Ruedea consul general of Colombia announced that he had instructions to deny there is any basis for reports of a German submarine base near Cartagena.
A patriotic gathering will be held at the Jefferson Building 664 Washington Street this noon from 2 until 1 o'clock under merchants auspices. David B. Wolff will preside and Mayor Curley along with Colonel Edward J. Logan have promised to speak.
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