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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1914

Page

5

Miss Gordon Denounces Sex Differences in Suffrage Talk

At the Belmont mansion Miss Kate Gordon argues there is no difference between men and women and that feminine traits are acting. She says suffrage will raise respect, curb jealousy as a physical trait, and that education ends old Ben Bolt notions. She defends militant English tactics as justifiable when rights are denied.

Miss Gordon Duchess of Marlborough O. H. P. Belmont Newport Kate M. Gordon Jean D’arc Belmont Mansion New Orleans South Southern States Conference National Suffrage Association Honor Johnston Ben Bolt England Papers Miss Riley

A Summer Trip Through the Northwest and the Pacific Coast

Tour the Northwest and Pacific Coast at low prices with Burlington Route Summer Tour tickets. Includes Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, California and possible visits to Yellowstone or Glacier National Park. Agent Alex Stocks offers descriptive matter and trip planning services from Boston.

Great Northwest Pacific Coast Wyoming Montana Idaho Oregon Washington California Yellowstone Glacier National Park Burlington Alex Stocks New England Pass Washington St Boston Tel

How English Beauties Keep Faces Youthful

English health expert Christian Mujler attributes American women's aging to national nervousness. She notes English women favor repose over cosmetics and use mercorized wax like cold cream at night to renew complexions. One ounce from drugstores purportedly rejuvenates the face by removing dead skin.

Christian Mujler United States Canada

Catholic Churches Contribute 33000 to Salem Fire Fund

The Salem archdiocese reports 33000 collected in Catholic church services for the fire relief. Of this total 5000 goes to Gardiner M. Lane for the State Salem Relief Fund at 44 State Street. The remainder is held to aid 2265 affected Catholic families pending a full needs review by Bishop Anderson and the archdiocese.

J. P. E. O'Connell Salem Gardiner M. Lane State

Thompson Spa Girl Given Pre-Nuptial Shower

Miss Theresa Skidmore, popular Thompson Spa girl, celebrated her engagement with a pre-nuptial party hosted by Mrs. O. Foslund at 11 Endicott Avenue Somerville. Attended by many Thompson Spa girls, she received tin and graniteware gifts from friends.

Theresa Skidmore Thompson Spa O. Foslund Endicott Avenue Somerville

Robber James Baker Identified By Second Woman

Philadelphia report says James Baker, 21, arrested after forcing a 17 year old bride to disrobe and search for jewelry, then identified by a second woman who says he entered her home by trick and attempted a similar assault. Police continue investigation into the string of home invasions and robberies.

Philadelphia James Baker Helen Harney

Youth leader identified in church abuse case

A third woman testified that Baker, a youth from her Sunday school years, attacked Mrs. Harney. Neighbor Mrs. Turner said Baker entered claiming to fix pipes and tried to compel her to disrobe while threatening to shoot. Harney said he forced her into the bathtub and hid her clothes.

Harney Baker Sarah Turner

British Davis team picked for Davis Cup trip

The All England Tennis Association named a four man British squad to travel to the United States for the Dwight F Davis trophy if Britain defeats France in the Wimbledon preliminaries starting tomorrow. The team is James C Parke T M Mavrogordato A H Lowe and Lieutenant Algar non Kingscote. Parke and Lowe are to play singles with Parke and Mavrogordato in doubles

London All-England Tennis Association Today United States Dwight F. Davis Great Britain France Wimbledon James C. Parke T. M. Mavrogordato Oxford A. H. Lowe Algernon R. Kingscote Parke and Lowe Mavrogorda

Reading Contributes $1140 to Salem Fund

Town Treasurer Ward C Mansfield of Reading sent a $1140 check to Salem relief fund treasurer Gardiner M Lane for Reading’s aid to fire sufferers. Additional contributions are expected to push the total past $1200.

Ward C. Mansfield Reading Gardiner M. Lane Salem Relief Fund

Military secrets disclosure arrests issued in San Francisco

Warrants issued for Charles K. Field Sunset Magazine editor and former Bohemian Club president Robert J. Fowler aviator Ray S. Duhem photographer and Riley A. Scott writer at the request of U S attorney John W Fres ton. They are charged with disclosing military secrets punishable by up to 10 years or a $10000 fine for abroad disclosures and up to one year or a $1000 fine for domestic disclosures.

San Francisco Charles K. Field Sunset Magazine The Bohemian Club Robert J. Fowler Ray S. Duhem Riley A. Scott John W. Freston United States

Can the Panama Canal Be Destroyed from the Air

Sunset article reports a War Department probe after April publication showing aerial photographs of Panama Canal fortifications and the San Francisco Presidio. Preston argues a 1911 act bars taking or publishing photos of fortifications. Field and others are arrested on warrants and released, with grand jury action pending.

Sunset Panama Canal Canal Zone San Francisco Presidio War Department Preston Field C. K. Field Robert G. Fowler Ray A. Duhem Ric A. Scott United States Francis Krull Federal Grand Jury

Autopsy Links Three Stab Wounds to Berry Pasture Murder

Beverly July 10 A Desmond's undertaking room autopsy on Gaetano Barreto found three back heart area stiletto wounds. He was buried in St Mary's Cemetery. Police seek Gaetano Divaio and Barreto's wife who confessed to the murder.

Beverly Gaetano Barreto Fester Dodge’s Row Desmond's Stickney St. Mary’s Cemetery Rtlice Gaetano Divaio

Boston Subway Project To Open September First

The Boylston Street subway begun February 6, 1912, is scheduled to start operation on September 1. In a preliminary step, Huntington Avenue inbound cars will shift to the new entrance at Church Street in a few weeks.

Boylston Street Subway Boylston Street Church and Boylston Streets Huntington Avenue Kenmore Street Tremont Street Park Square Boston Transit Commission Church Street

Boylston Street Subway Entrance Plans Reveal Changes

The Boston subway project will reshape Boylston street near Park Square with a new central entrance replacing the Church Street access. A 125 foot Public Garden slice and widened 10 foot sidewalks are planned, with four-track service extending from Kenmore street to Boylston street and multiple station points including Massachusetts Avenue and Copley Square. Officials will decide within a year whether to extend to Post Office Square or another nearby point after initial operation.

Boylston Street Park Square Church’ Street Charles Street Arlington Street Alliston Brighton Watertown Commonwealth Brighton Avenues Kenmore Street Massachusetts Avenue Copley Square Tremont Street

Servian Students Club Members Freed in Berlin

An order released from custody the president and members of the Servian Students Club in Berlin who were arrested Wednesday on Pan Servian conspiracy suspicions. After a search of the club headquarters the suspicions were deemed groundless by authorities.

Servian Students’ Club Berlin

China seeks new loan of 100 million dollars sources say

London July 10 A telegram to the Daily Telegraph reports that China plans to apply to the five power bankers for another loan of 100 million dollars. The move signals renewed financial support amid ongoing economic pressures.

China London Wekin Daily Telegraph Five-Power Group

Anarchist Funeral Called Off After Police Tension

New York July 10 a planned clash between police and anarchists over a funeral procession honoring the ashes of bomb victims last Saturday was averted today.

New York

Paraded Plans Altered by City Officials Over Funeral Ashes

Demonstrants planned a parade against mayoral orders but Alexander Berkman said the Antimilitarist league and Mother Earth Association abandoned the plan to avoid police confrontation. Berkman added a Union square demo would proceed without the cremation ashes of Arthur Caron, Charles Berg, and Carl Hansen. Mayor Mitchell asserted no parade to prevent disorder, maintaining that private funerals in public spaces are prohibited, while free speech gatherings would be protected if peaceful and lawful.

Alexander Berkman Anti-Militaris League Mother Earth Association Union Square Berkman Arthur Caron Charles Berg Carl Hansen Mitchell

Quotations on marriage and virtue from old papers

A collection of sayings noting that men marry later in life, back pain flags strength, and people judge others while keeping their own virtues quiet. These reflections mirror the period tone of Philadelphia and Macon newspapers.

Philadelphia Inquirer

100 Men to Polish Up Boston Moral City

Rev Wilbur F Crafts of the International Reform Bureau led a social service meeting at the Y P C U conference in the New Old South Church yesterday afternoon. He urged that transforming Boston into a city of higher morals religion and business could be accomplished by 100 earnest men.

Boston Wilbur F. Crafts International Reform Bureau New Old South Church

Religion and politics mix as pastor calls for church action in reform

The Rev. Crafts urges Boston churches to join politics, petition government, and lead temperance efforts. He envisions weekly civic meetings, Bible reading in public schools, and co operation across factions to reform the city and nation. Applause followed his call.

Mr. Crafts

Salem to Bar Wood Shingle in City Fire Prevention Plan

Salem City Council uses lessons from a recent fire to draft an ordinance banning wooden shingles. All new or rebuilt roofs must use slate or noncombustible material, with metal gutters. Public meeting on reconstruction plans set for 8 pm Monday in the City Council chamber.

Salem New Salem Salem Rebuilding Commission

Sons of Veterans Picnic Held at New Downer's Landing

The second annual field day and picnic of the Sons of Veterans' Clubs of Massachusetts will take place today at New Downer's Landing with a baseball game and various sports. Proceeds go to the Salem relief committee.

Sons of Veterans’ Clubs of Massachusetts New Downer's Landing Salem Relief Committee

Big Fight Confronts President in Federal Reserve Fight

Democratic Senators supporting President Wilson gear up for a Senate clash after the banking and currency committee backed the nomination of Thomas D. Jones of Chicago to the Federal Reserve Board. A party split is expected as the confirmation battle looms.

Washington Wilson Thomas D. Jones Chicago Federal Reserve i Senate Banking and Currency Committee

Warburg Nomination Delayed Pending Appearance

The committee will push for Paul Warburg to appear for questioning before voting on his nomination. President backs Warburg while the Senate committee weighs an adverse majority report and a potential minority counter. A test over Jones testimony on Harvester and Zinc Trusts may shape the outcome.

Paul Warburg New York White House Mr. Warburg Capitol Warburg Hitchcock Senate Jones Lee Maryland Hollis Pomerone Shafroth Harvester and Zinc Trusts

Paris Opera Lessees Withdraw After August

Paris July 10 Andre Messager and L J Breussan lessees of the Paris Opera give notice of withdrawal after August 31 under the lease. The opera has operated at a monthly loss around 12000 dollars while a 320000 dollar syndicate capital has been exhausted. The seven year lease runs to December end.

Paris Andre Messager L. J. Breussan Paris Opera Messager Broussan

National Leather and Shoe Finders A s Officers Elected

The National Leather and Shoe Finders Association closed its annual convention today in New York with officers named Henry Kleine of Chicago president F W Whitcher of Boston treasurer and George A Knapp of St Louis secretary.

New York National Leather and Shoe Finders Association Henry Kleine Chicago F. W. Whitcher Boston George A. Knapp St. Louis

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