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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1914
Page
16
Amherst College announces an anonymous gift of 190000 dollars to establish the George Daniel Oles professorship of economics in honor of the college dean. The donor requests the chair be equipped for studies and teaching and will add funds if needed.
The Boston Typographical Union passed resolutions yesterday at Faneuil Hall approving federal ownership of telegraph and telephone networks. During the International Union convention in Providence next August, a Boston Day is planned with a committee to coordinate events for visiting officials and delegates. A donation of $19 aided striking Lawrence firemen.
Several hundred dollars in jewelry and clothing were stolen from Elmer E. Archibald at 252 School Street Watertown after intruders entered late Saturday night. The thieves ransacked first and second floor drawers and closets taking silverware clothing and valued jewelry and outfits.
On the White Star liner Baltic a summer voyage ended in New York with two Chicago girls Virginia Rappe and Helen Patterson creating a lively scene. They tangoed on deck, hopping and sliding to the crowd’s amusement, drawing remarks from officers and guests alike during the voyage.
The St Jerome's Catholic Church on Lovell Street North Weymouth was destroyed by a fire at 3 am yesterday. Fire officials suspect an overheated furnace started the blaze. Loss estimated at 10600 dollars with building and furnishings insured.
Parishioners arrived for Mass to find the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Fast Weymouth ash. The janitor smelled smoke, sounded the alarm, and firefighters battled a blaze fed by a draft while water pressure and cold hampered efforts. They saved some vestments but the organ and shrines were lost as flames spread to nearby buildings.
Relatives of William Scharstak near Waymansville learn he was murdered. A neighbor’s sister on her deathbed says her brother admitted six years ago to killing the missing man during a quarrel and burying the body in his barn. A barn search will seek the skeleton.
Two Alston youths Frank Byrnes aged 15 and Clarence Sorrenzo aged 18 left home on New Year’s Day. Philadelphia police located them with the younger boy returning home repentant. The elder companion had not yet decided on his return. The boys’ mother faced worry and sleepless nights as letters traced their travels.
The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage unveiled a nationwide program to secure a constitutional amendment granting women's suffrage. The plan includes a schedule of demonstrations aimed at awakening the country and possibly shifting the congressional majority to a party supporting suffrage.
Jessie Hardy Stubbs urged Democrats to pass the amendment, warning that if Congress fails by adjournment they will transfer their votes to a party that will act. The union planned concentrating efforts in Nevada, Montana, and the Dakotas to win votes for women as Congress nears adjournment.
Women voters plan meetings across the country to urge President Wilson to back a suffrage amendment. Demonstrations will begin in Washington on the last day of the month, with simultaneous events on May 2 and a national mass meeting in Washington on May ?. Substantial funds are being raised, with $9110 pledged at today’s gathering. Mrs. Stubbs states efforts will target Congress members opposed to suffrage, especially where elections were close.
The New England Woman's Press Association hosts a MacDowell program at 103 Hemenway Street Back Bay featuring pianist and singers performing Edward MacDowell works. Mrs Minnie L White speaks on his life. soprano Mrs Jeanette Bailey Whittaker sings The Robin Sings in the Apple Tree and Confidence.
The Twentieth Century Club will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a 4 PM round table at 8 Joy Street, a 6:30 PM dinner for members and spouses, followed by public talks by Robert A. Woods John Graham Brooks Edwin D. Mead and Mrs. Evan White. A collection will be taken to reduce the club mortgage.
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