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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1914

Page

9

Toronto Soprano Fleeing London Evades Suffragists

Miss Lillian Lavigne a young Canadian operatic soprano arrived on the Cunarder An Gania in New York after fleeing militant suffragettes in London. She traveled from London to escape threats and reached the United States in a hurried departure.

Lillian Lavigne Toronto New York London

Young Canadian Soprano Flee Suffragette Threats

Miss Lavigne, a Canadian soprano and pupil of Mme Olga de Nevosky in London, faced militant suffragette pressure to sing for votes. She says she fled for her life after being threatened with bombs and hatchets, hiding in disguise before returning to America.

Miss Lavigne Mme Olga de Nevosky America New York Paris

Billings Promotes Three to Chief Clerks

Edmund Billings collector of the port announces promotions to chief clerk to fill vacancies caused by Co. F. Gilman and Hugh Hamill becoming deputy collectors and Nelson Taylor resigning. Frederick B. Kingsley of the auditors division Joseph F. Scanlon of the inward foreign division and F. M. Weale of the warehouse division receive promotions.

Edmund Billings Co. F. Gilman Hugh Hamill Nelson Taylor Frederick B. Kingsley Joseph F. Scanlon F. M. Weale

Coasting Carnival Opens at Hastings Park Lexington

Lexington's first annual public coasting carnival is staged this evening by the park commissioners at Hastings Park. Hundreds are expected to participate as a toboggan chute and sled slide will be lit for nearly a half mile with 100 torches on both sides. A monster bonfire and red torches will illuminate the park.

Lexington Hastings Park Lexington Park Commissioners Baptist First Baptist Church Commonwealth Ave Clarendon St Small University of Chicago Ill Shepherd of Israel Whiting Heath Robert Lister Isabel Melville Guy Mitchell Tremont Temple Baptist Church New England Cortland Myers Lotus Mme Wilhelmina Wright Calvert Temple Bible School Brotherhood and Girls Clarendon Street Clarendon and Montgomery Streets James A. Francis D. D John Blair Massachusetts E. N. C. Barnes Ruggles Street First Free Baptist Church Warren Street Holborn Street Roxbury Horace’ H. Hayes Dudley Street Baptist Church Fulton

Violent Street Incident Involving Officer Miller

Eyewitness accounts detail Officer Miller grappling with Shea near a patrol box on Warrenton and Eliot streets. A shot fired as Miller pursued a suspect ends with ambulances leaving the scene and multiple witnesses testifying about bottles, shouting, and a doorway confrontation.

Eliot Street Plymouth Theatre Miller Catherine Bresnahan Collins Shea Sullivan George Juppe Warrenton Street Hirot Warrenton Juppe Ralph

Around World on Honeymoon with Major Charles C Jones

Major Charles C Jones, described as a soldier of fortune, has married Mrs. Helena A Bradley, a Back Bay widow, and the couple sets off on an around the world honeymoon.

Charles C. Jones Boston Helena Abbott Bradley Astor Street Back Bay Jones Manuella Jones Jamaica Plain Suffolk County Post Siam California Europe Major George W. Green Helena A. Bradley

Campaign Assessments Tied to Boston Mayoral Campaign

Boston police and fire members were assessed to help pay campaign expenses for a mayoral candidate. Councillor Watson said the fire department assessment was $10 per man and some collection is underway. He promised to disclose more details later at City Hall.

Boston Watson City Hall

Death by Suicide Ends Double Life in Roxbury Tenement

George Adams aged 48 shot and killed himself in a Roxbury tenement at 4 Codman Park after his wife Mrs. Mabel N. Adams discovered him living with Alice Maud Sanborn, a 22 year old former housegirl from Dorchester.

George Adams Codman Park Roxbury Mabel N. Adams Leonard Street Dorchester Alice Maud Sanborn

Wilson Invites Senate Panel to White House Conference

President Wilson invites the Senate committee on foreign relations to meet at the White House next Monday night. Invitations go to Chairman Bacon and all committee members. Likely topics include Panama canal tolls, Japanese alien land controversy, the Mexican situation, unratified arbitration treaties, and proposed Bryan peace treaties.

Washington Wilson Senate Committee On Foreign Relations White House Bacon Bryan

Dorchester Man Kills Himself After Domestic Crisis

Adams shot himself in a Codman Park tenement after a quarrel with his wife over alleged infidelity with the Sanborn girl. Mrs Adams and the Sanborn woman confronted him and he died on the scene. He left a 12 year old son and was a night fireman for the Boston Post.

Adams Dorchester Codman Park The Firemen’s Men Provincetown

School Voters' League elects officers at Perkins Hall meeting

Mrs. George W Coleman is elected president of the School Voters League. Mrs. Dallas Lore Sharp urged emphasis on the three Rs and simpler grammar, while Mrs. Susan W FitzGerald reported growing membership and finances from Ford Hall lectures. Plans include social and educational work, a room at the Teachers' Club, and two legislative bills to expand the school committee to nine and reduce nominating names from 5000 to 1000. Executive committee and vice presidents were also named with a long list of officers.

George W. Coleman School Voters’ League Perkins Hall Dallas Lore Sharp Susan W FitzGerald Ford Hall Teachers’ Club Mary Morton Kehew S. Alice Brown Susan W. FitzGerald Cora FE. Bigelow Percy G. Bolster Mary C. Crawford Mary S. Locke Mabel Gillespie Grace E. Lingham Catherine McGinley Annie G. Scollard Esther F. Sullivan Anne Withington Evangeline W. Young Mary x. Adams

House Rules Panel Drops Tied Postal Bill Provisions

The House rules committee refused to attach a $25,000 good roads appropriation to the postal bill and to exempt 2400 assistant postmasters from civil service. Either provision could be eliminated on a point of order, risking a combined push to win support for both measures.

Washington Hous Rules Committee Civil Service

Protests Over J S Riley Statement On Osteopathy

R. Kendrick Smith of the American Osteopathic Association contests J Shelby Riley's claim that his followers seek separate recognition akin to osteopathy. He notes Massachusetts requires osteopathy to be practiced by registered physicians and criticizes literature that equates chiropractic with osteopathy.

The American Osteopathic Association J. Shelby Riley Riley Massachusetts State Board of Registration In Medicine R. Kendrick Smith

Judge Cuts Breach of Promise Verdict In Lapham Suit

Superior Court Justice reduces Amy A. Lapham breach of promise verdict from 26000 to 10000 against Bertrand F. Aldrich. If plaintiff does not accept 10000 within 10 days the entire verdict will be set aside.

Ert F. Raymond Superior Court Amy A. Lapham Bertrand F. Aldrich East Douglas

No Operation For Miss Marlowe

Julia Marlowe arrived in Chicago from Los Angeles to New York and received cheerful news there that no appendicitis had developed and it is not likely an operation will be required.

Chicago Julia Marlowe Los Angeles New York

Industrial School Fugitive Surrenders in Manchester

Eugene Willette, 19, Bristol native and former State Industrial School inmate, surrendered voluntarily at the school to serve the remaining two years of his term. The incident occurred in Manchester, New Hampshire, on January 23.

Manchester N. H Eugene Willette Bristol State

Engaged and Wed in a Day on Cunard Liner Andania

A lightning engagement and birthday wedding unfold as Mr. and Mrs. L. F. B. Hunnibell arrive in New York aboard the Cunard liner Andania en route to Minneapolis. The groom proposed in London after two years building a real estate business away from his childhood sweetheart, and they wed a day before sailing back to America on the bride’s nineteenth birthday.

Cunard America

Adventist and Second Advent Churches in Warren and Putnam Areas

Sunday religious services listed for multiple Boston area churches. Preachers include Rev. C. Farnham, Rev. Banks, Rev. Adams, and others with varied morning and evening sermons, Sunday schools, and special music events across Adventist, Baptist, Congregational, United, and Reformed churches.

Adventist Advent Christian Church Warren Street Co. C. Farnham D. D Second Advent Church Putnam Street Somerville F. B. Banks M. M. Adams Boston Bible School ST. Paul's Cathedral A. B Shepherds’ Vision Horatio Parker R. M. Harper Kinsolving Warren D Bigelow F. Powell J. E F. 4. Walton P. m Church OF the Advent Mt. Vernon Brimmer William Har van Allen T. D D. CG. L Messengers of the Covenant Emmanuel Newbury Street Elwood Worcester Taden Lee Kinsolving Brazil Ralph Bray ST. Ann’s Church East Cottage Dudley Street George E. Jenner ST. Stephen's Church Florence Street

Diverse Religious and Spiritual Gatherings Advertised Across Boston

Multiple organizations invite the public to lectures and services Sunday through midweek at venues like Majestic Theatre Franklin Square House and various halls. Topics range from Pastor Russell’s teachings to Old Age Deferred and The Problem of Waste.

International Bible Students’ Assocition W. Brenneisen Association Majestic Theatre Russell Haynes Franklin Square House George L. Perin Edith Tang Castine C. Swanson Volunteers OF America Washington Street Emer Howe Common Cause Forum Franklin Union Hall Berkeley Appleton Street Edward F. McSweeney Church OF the Living Divine Science Services Huntington Avenue Hall 210 Robert C. Hannon John xxi Ran Walker Socialis Socialist Forum Hen Dubb

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