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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1914

Page

7

Sisters Are Brides at Double Wedding in Roxbury

Two sisters, Mary M and Catherine E McMenimon, wed in a double ceremony at St. Patrick's Church Roxbury with each bride serving as bridesmaid and best man for the other couple. Mary married Patrolman Thomas T Casey, Catherine married Michael J Morrison. Both couples plan to live in Roxbury Mt Pleasant.

Eash St. Patrick’s Church Roxbury Mary M Catherine E. McMenimon Thomas T. Casey Michael J. Morrison Jamaica Plain Mary M. McMenimon Casey Father Carney Catherine I. McMenimon Father Hughes Sacred Heart Church East Cambridge John McMenimon Yeoman Street Mt. Pleasant Filene’s

Subscription Rate Summary For Print Edition

Rates shown cover U S and Canada daily at 3 per year for Sunday, six months at 1 three months 75 cents one month 25 cents. Foreign one month 75 cents. Sunday subscriptions list three months two months one month totals 3 1 50 75 60 30 cents respectively.

U. S Canada

Suffrage Ball at Copley Plaza Draws Boston Society

Hundreds of elegantly dressed women attended the Votes for Women ball at Copley Plaza last night dancing tango hesitation waltz and one step until midnight. The event raised a large sum for the suffrage cause despite the workers being absent and the room remaining sparsely decorated. The ball was praised for smooth management and financial success.

Lundreds Copley Plaza Boston

Gowns And Tango At The Suffrage Era Ball

A society ball drew many prominent attendees including Mrs. Teresa Crowley and Mrs. Benjamin K. Putnam. The dance floor shifted from waltz to tango as tango sparked amid a crowd that mixed suffrage workers with social and professional figures. An atmosphere of propaganda lingered with ushers wearing yellow jonquils and guests asked if they supported suffrage.

Teresa Crowley Organized Labor Benjamin K. Putnam Robert Gould Shaw Wirt Dexter G. R. Fearing H. P. McKean R. G. Shaw McKean R. D. Evans Quincy A. Shaw B. F. Pitman Bayard Thayer Charles Sumner Bird Robert de Normandie Stuart Clark Oakes Ames Samuel McComb John C. Edwards Prescott Bigelow Charlotte Jones Walter G. Page Frederick Dumaine D. Blaisdell Ruggles Louise Stanwood Joseph Story Fay Josephine H. Clement John Craig Frederick Milliken Ellen F. Adams Caroline Amory Mabel W. Daniels W. B. Wheelwright Francis F. Magoun Herbert White George H Fanny C. Osgood Fanny Jones

Sunday Baseball in Public Parks Debate Divides Churches

A legislative committee on legal affairs heard Sunday bills permitting baseball in public parks from Memorial Day to Labor Day and a one day rest in seven. Representative James J. Twohig urged a year trial for Sunday recreation but faced strong opposition from major church organizations while the rest bill gained church support.

Legislative Committee On Legal Affairs James J. Twohig Boston Twohig Commonwealth

Call for 1920 Pilgrim landing anniversary plans delayed

Several petitioners urged the joint ways and means committee to begin arrangements now for the 3rd anniversary of the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth. The hearing, led by Walter Gilman Page and John L. Sewall of Worcester, argued for immediate action. Edmund J. Carpenter and Arthur Rodd of the Pilgrim Society opposed, calling the push premature. The matter was sent to the next General Court.

Ways and Means Plymouth Walter Gilman Page John Ll. Sewall Worcester Edmund J. Carpenter Arthur Rodd The Pilgrim Society

Stops Tobacco Habit Book Offered Free By Elders’ Sanitarium

The Elders' Sanitarium at 657 Main St in St. Joseph Missouri published a book detailing the deadly effects of tobacco and how to quit in three to five days. Free copies are available. readers should send their name and address promptly to receive one.

Elders’ Sanitarium Main St St. Joseph Advt

Hank and His Animal Friends on Sun day Post

A brief notice highlights Hank and his animal companions in a feature for the upcoming Sun day Post. The item teases a family friendly segment likely appealing to readers seeking light hearted agriculture and nature anecdotes.

Hank

Cigar Makers Donate 500 With Mayor Eyeing Million Fund

Cigar Makers Union leaders Edward Broders and W F Kinder presented Boston Mayor Curley with a 500 check for the Boost Boston Business fund, bringing the total to about 63,000. A letter from Union No 97 stated the city must boom Boston made cigars and seek city site opportunities.

Boston Edward Broders W. F. Kinder Cigar Makers Union Sidney M. Winslow Cigarmakers' International Union George W. Moses First Ward National Bank George P. McLellan A. Lincoln Filene Boston Development & Sanitary Company Curtis & Pope Franklin Cigarmakers’ Union James M. Curley Committee of Cigar Makers’ Union No. 97

Bootlegger Uses Suitcase in Portland Liquor Raid

Deputies Bisbee and Hunt uncovered a copper tank built to fit a dress suitcase and hold six and a half gallons of liquor. They watched a suspect siphon liquor into half pint bottles from a window before raiding the rear building at 26 Franklin Street and seizing the outfit. The man escaped by leaping from the window.

Portland Bisbee Hunt Franklin Street

Probing Wireless Inquiry Into Roma Grounding Near No Man's Land

Federal agents opened an inquiry into wireless messages from the Fabre line steamer Roma after it grounded near No Man's Land. Radio inspector Henry Gawler of Boston leads the probe to determine if S O 8 signals were sent and if international wireless convention rules were followed. He coordinates with Commander George Williams of the Naval Torpedo Station who translated French messages and summoned revenue cutters for aid.

Newport R. IL Fabre Roma No Man's Land Ilenry Gawler Boston Department of Commerce George %. Williams Naval Torpedo Station Revenue Cutters

Boston Terrier Winner Sold at High Price at Beach Show

Dog lovers at Mechanics Hall dog show heard that Kiddo the Demon, winner of two firsts and Boston terrier class, was sold to a New York fancier for a large sum. Public interest grows with images and coverage in next Sunday Post.

Mechanics’ Hall Kiddo the Demon New York George Thomas C. D. McGill

Notable Show Boosts Four-Figure Dog Sale at Local Meet

The event featured a four figure sale price though exact amount was undisclosed. F. H. Heilborn of Plainville sold the Sealyham to John Seeley Ward of New York. Judge William Nichols, arriving from England, praised the breed and winners included Mrs. Samuel Willetts for dogs, A. C. Heffinger for Lizzie, and W. T. Payne for Now or Never and Midkiff series. Multiple breed classes and trophies noted with strong English exhibitor praise for the Airedales group.

F. H. Heilborn Plainville John Seeley Ward New York Sealyham William Nichols England Samuel Willetts Bayside A. C. Heffinger Lizzie Lucy Ray W. T. Payne L. Libby Winiston Rose G. Frank McFarland Princess Patricia Boston

Bankruptcy Follows Trouble With Wife

Seth P. Snow a real estate broker at 113 State Street filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the U S District Court revealing liabilities of 29568 and assets of 18725 following marital troubles including a midnight ride to New York by his wife to surprise him at the Hotel Belmont.

Seth P. Snow State Street New York Belmont United States District Court

Plot to Kill Huerta Fails to Reach President in Mexico City

David Guzman, a stranger to the capital, is held at police headquarters as authorities investigate a suspected plot to assassinate President Huerta. Arrested at the National Palace after being denied access, a dagger, a letter from rebel sympathizers, and a cabinet member address list were found on him. He denies intent to kill Huerta.

Mexico City David Guzman Iuerta Guzman National Palace Huerta Blanquet Guadlajara

Harvard Freshman Elections Today

The Harvard freshman class will hold its first officer election in Phillips Brooks house with sophomore class members serving as election officers. The 1917 men will elect a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and three student council members with candidates Oran G. Kirkpatrick of San Antonio Texas Allen Shortt of New York and Homer L Sweetser of Brookline.

Harvard Phillips Brooks House Oran G. Kirkpatrick San Antonio Texas Allen Shortt New York Homer L. Sweetser Brookline

Fire ruins fail to reveal missing man body

Thomas F. Harvey of 5 Pleasant Street Court Charlestown remains missing after last Monday's Lincoln Street fire. Relatives believe he perished in the flames as he supposedly returned for his coat. Brother John Harvey and fire officials searched the ruins yesterday but found no trace of a body.

Thomas F. Harvey Pleasant Street Court Charlestown Lincoln Street John Harvey

James W. Ryan Charged With Theft From Castle Square Hotel

James W. Ryan 27 formerly office cashier and bookkeeper at the Castle Square Hotel was detained at Boston police headquarters last night on larceny charges for $3465.01.

James W. Ryan Castle Square Boston

Missing Boston banker located in Lynn after year away

Ryan, missing from his usual haunts for about a year, was found by Inspector Lynch at 2 State Street Lynn. He gave that address, was brought to Boston, booked at police headquarters, and jailed at Charles Street. He had left the hotel August 19 1912 amid alleged account shortages and traveled the country before returning home.

Ryan Inspector Lynch State Street Lynn Boston Charles Street

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