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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1917

Page

3

Disgusted Professor Abandons War Address

Professor F C de Sumichrast former Harvard faculty member and former head of the Victorian Club of Boston left a banquet in Sapington Inn St Louis County last night without delivering his war address after cabaret dancers sat in diners laps and kissed them provoking his exit.

ST. Louis F. C. de Sumichrast Harvard Victorian Club of Boston Sapington Inn St. Louis County

Wary Professor Denounces Banquet At Rotarian Dinner

A 73 year old professor visiting St. Louis for war talks deserts a Rotarian dinner after witnessing a provocative military tableau and a group of scantily clad dancers. He condemns the spirit of America and says the conduct smirches the flag and Congress urged serious study of the war. Dr James W Lee of St Johns M I Church supports his action.

America St. Louis de Sumichrast James W. Lee St. John’s M. I. Church

Caliban Play Delights War Veterans at Harvard Stadium

More than 12 000 attended the outdoor production of Caliban at Harvard Stadium last evening though not all were present for the Canadian wounded veterans reception led by Lieutenant McKinney and the Harvard Regiment Band.

Caliban Harvard Stadium Bowl Harvard Regiment Tipperary McKinney Yellow Sands Irving Pichel France Lionel Braham Garette Hughes Ariel Alexandra Carlisle Miranda Howard Kyle Prospero

Vermont Guardsmen Training at Norwich

Officers of the First Regiment Vermont Volunteer Militia arrive at Norwich University for intensive training. They will be housed in Alumni Hall and lodge as a unit at the Alpha Sigma Pi Fraternity House, preparing for home guard duties they may be called to perform.

Northfield Vwirst Regiment Vermont Volunteer Militia Norwich University Alpha Sigma Pi

Orleans Sunk Four Drowned In Submarine Attack

The American steamship Orleans of the Oriental Navigation Co was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine. Four crew members drowned while the armed guard survived. The State Department withheld attack details.

Washington Orleans The Oriental Navigation Company Armed Naval Guard State Department Germany Bordeaux William B. Christ Lynn Mass Ernest E. King Rutland David M. McClenaghan Claremont N. H Edmond J. Norton Boston New York Allen D. Tucker France Avellaneda Menaptha

Navy Man Weds Arlington Girl

Mrs James A Byrne formerly Miss Helen F Tanck of Arlington married Thursday night to a yeoman aboard the U S S Virginia in St James Church Arlington Rev David R Heffernan officiating Miss Marion Tanck sister of the bride was maid of honor best man Edward J Toland a yeoman from the same ship as the groom bridesmaids were Mrs Clara Spillane another sister of the bride and Miss Bessie Wells of Medford

Helen F. Tanck Arlington U. S. S. Virginia Helen Frances Tanck Sophus Tanck James A. Byrne St. Rita's College Chicago U. Virginia St. James Church David R. Heffernan Marion Tanck Edward J. Toland Clara Spillane Bessie Wells Medford

Congresswoman Rankin to Speak at Braves Field Tomorrow

Miss Jeannette Rankin Montana the lone woman elected to Congress will speak at Braves Field tomorrow afternoon. She must leave Boston Sunday night to deliver an important speech in Washington on Monday about women and girls in government departments. Her first public appearance outside Washington since last November's election includes a post address reception for suffrage supporters.

Jeannette Rankin Montana Congress Braves Field Miss Rankin Washington Boston Federal Express Bliss Seebermine Auusede A Diaves CIA

Tivnan seeks injunction to bar daughter from Dorchester home

Patrick Tivnan seeks a temporary injunction to stop his 28 year old daughter Katherine from living at his Adams Street house in Dorchester. Judge Brown denied the injunction in equity court, with a hearing on the merits set for the fall term. The case questions Tivnan’s rights to remove his daughter as a trespasser and considers her self support and household labor while noted as a possible remedy at law.

Patrick Tivnan Dorchester Katherine Adams Street Brown Superior Court Tivnan Francis Murray Tionan

Suffragists Face Jail After White House Demonstration

Eleven of thirteen suffragists arrested on July Fourth in front of the White House choose three days in jail over a $25 fine. The police judge offered bonds to stay away from the White House, which they declined. The list includes Gladys H. Griner, Margaret F. Whittemore, Vida Millholland, and others. Hazel Hawkins awaits separate trial. Kitty Marion and War Department clerk Charles E. Morgan were to be tried next day.

Washington White House Gladys H. Griner Margaret F. Whittemore Vida Millholland Helena

Broker Out for Governor

Papers were taken out yesterday for William F. Fitzgerald a Boston broker for the Democratic nomination for Governor. His firm and secretary deny knowledge of his candidacy while Fitzgerald travels in the West. Democratic leaders consider a candidate against Mansfield with Sherman L. Whipple and Andrew J. Peters named. Former Governor Walsh likely to seek the U.S. Senate nomination if he runs.

William F. Fitzgerald Boston Fitzgerald Frederick W. Mansfield Sherman L. Whipple Andrew J. Peters Walsh United States Senate

Beason Street Runaway Halt Earns Officer Leary Recognition

Patrolman William R. Leary of the Back Bay station will receive official recognition for skill and good judgment in stopping a pair of runaway horses on Beacon Street. While on crossing duty, he waited for the wagon to pass and then seized the reins from the wagon seat to halt the frightened animals, saving potential harm. Superintendent Crowley was informed by witnesses.

Beacon Street William R. Leary Back Bay Commonwealth Avenue Crowley

Murder Charge In Child's Death In Vermont

Olive Bradshaw an eight year old crippled child who troubled the Hicks household was murdered. Miss Etta May Hicks and neighbor Mrs Alvin Kenniston of Lyndon admitted involvement. The child had been missing since yesterday and the two women were jailed with formal charges expected.

ST. Johnsbury, Vt Olive Bradshaw Etta May Hicks Caledonia County

Women Admit Involvement in Child's Disappearance Near St Johnsbury

State's Attorney John B Campbell and Sheriff Wilbert H Worthen report that Miss Hicks and Mrs Kenniston admit striking the girl and choking her with a club. They await body recovery before charges. if found, first degree murder would be charged. The missing child, a cripple, is believed hidden in woods near a lonely farm outside St Johnsbury.

John B. Campbell Wilbert H. Worthen St. Johnsbury Miss Hicks John Bradshaw Bradshaw Kenniston

Conflicting Confessions Tie Women to Child Murder Case

Sheriff Worthen and State's Attorney Campbell join searchers as the Hicks woman confesses murder and accuses Mrs. Kenniston. The housekeeper and Kenniston are unnamed in detail as officers reveal no body location. The three women and Kenniston's husband are jailed without bail amid ongoing inquiries.

W. H. Worthen James B. Campbell St. Johnsbury Hicks

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad Plaints for Girls

An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for menstrual cramps headaches and backaches. It cites testimonials from Mrs Alma Mills of Eaton Illinois and Mrs Hazel Hamilton of Newcastle Indiana claiming restoration to health and relief from monthly pains.

Iil Lydia E. Pinkham Alma Mills, Eaton, III New Castle, Ind Hazel Hamilton South 15Th St Newcastle Ind

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