Vow of Poverty Question Raised Before Supreme Court
Oral argument occurred in Washington on the vow of poverty for Benedictine monks. The case centers on Father Augustin Wirth who died in 1901 leaving wealth. Relatives claim the estate while the order argues the vow transfers ownership to the monastery. lower court ruled the vow void as against public policy.
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British Cruiser Berwick Leaves St Lucia for Brazil
The British cruiser Berwick departed St Lucia in haste on March 11, heading presumably to Brazil to safeguard British interests if needed.
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ST. Thomas
Berwick
St. Lucia
Kidney Health Cure Promoted by Jad Salts
An advertisement urges readers that salts like Jad Salts cleanse and stimulate kidneys, relieve backache, and neutralize urine acids. It promotes high water intake and a daily tablespoon of the preparation in water, claiming long standing use and safety.
Suffrage Rally Draws Fervent Debate at Filene's
The rally by Young Women's Club members over woman suffrage last night at Filene's featured heated exchanges. Opponents and supporters presented bold arguments, yielding startling views from both sides.
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Young Women’s Club
Filene
Suffrage Debate Highlights Anti and Pro Feminism
The anti-suffragist Mrs. Henry Preston White and suffragist Mrs. Maude Wood Park clashed at a rally for saleswomen. White condemned feminism as a national menace while Park defended suffrage and rejected extreme views. Leaders Miss Margaret Fitzgerald and Miss Katherine O Neil attended, with discussions on wages, unions, and true feminism’s aims.
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Maude Wood Park
Mrs. White
White
Anna Shaw
C. H. P. Belmont
Judge Lindsay
Harriet Stanton Blatch
Jessie Ashley
Ellen Key
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Malbourn Named for Treasury Position
President Wilson sent to the Senate the nomination of William P. Malbourn of Denver Colorado as assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
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Rivadavia Ends Trial Cruise Into Boston Harbor
The Argentine battleship Rivadavia returned to Commonwealth Pier after tests and speed runs, with Major Curley Admiral Bowles and Argentine officers aboard. The voyage included gun tests, reached 23 knots forward and 17 knots backing, and the ship left Boston at 5 o'clock Tuesday.
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Joseph Kemp
Isles of Shoals
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Protestant Church Meetings and Pulpit Assignments in Area
The Cambridge Universalist Sabbath School Union plans a monthly meeting at First Universalist Church Inman Square Cambridge with grade conferences. Rev Frank A Bowell spoke on The Mission of the Modern Pulpit at the Unitarian Club in Hotel Somerset. Pulpits at Union Congregational Church to be filled by three pastors through March. A Park Avenue Methodist conference with Prof Harry F Ward is planned for West Somerville. Confirmation classes proceed at St Pauls Cathedral with Dear Rousmaniere. Boston District Methodist Young People rally at Winthrop Street Church features Miss Grace Roraback America address. Gasolene Gus gift car teased for next Sunday Post.
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Harry F. Ward
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Lynn
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Lawrence
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Young People's Union
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Winthrop Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Grace Roraback
America
Brookline Golfer Frances MacDonald Weds Paul Keese in New York
Miss Frances L. MacDonald a Brookline golfer and Paul Keese former Harvard Crimson editor wed in The Little Church Around the Corner in New York City. The ceremony was small with relatives and close friends and the couple will reside in New York.
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Brookline
Paul Kegse
Harvard Crimson
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Paul Keese
New York
Denver Man Nominated as Assistant Secretary of Treasury
William Peabody Malburn of Denver Colorado was nominated by President Wilson to be assistant secretary of the treasury. He will head the customs division succeeding Hamlin who moved to the financial division when John Skelton Williams became comptroller of the treasury.
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William Peabody Malburn
Denver
Col
Wilson
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John Skelton Williams
Witty Wigs Highlight Harvard Vaude Show
Harvard students staged an open air vaudeville in College Square where 10 Dickey Society candidates entertained 500 spectators with antics. The event boosted campus gaiety and showcased lively performances amid the fine weather yesterday.
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Dickey Society
Harvard Sophomore Society Initiation with Colorful Wigs
Colorful wigs flashed on Harvard initiates provoking laughs as crude paint made some resemble lolly pops and Roman candles. The Weekly show featured stunts by the Dickeys before admission, while William Boyden of Chicago led a vivid St Patrick’s Day gag in a green harem skirt pushing a rag doll along Massachusetts Avenue.
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New York
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Dickeys
William Boyden
Chicago
Ill
St. Patrick's Day
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Boyden
College Square
Foreman struck with hot iron at Worcester factory
John A. Witcher a Bradley Car Works foreman was struck in the face three times with a white hot iron bar after reprimanding an employee. He was hospitalized with injuries expected to scar. Joseph Sacolofsky 34 was arrested on assault and battery charges.
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John A. Witcher
Bradley Car Works
Witcher
Joseph Sacolofsky
Mozart Opera Heard Again at Boston Opera House
Boston critics praised Weingartner for Don Giovanni citing dramatic truth and orchestral beauty. Nielsen’s Zerlina impressed, Destinn carried Il Big aria, Villani stood in for Melba in Otello with notable Desdemona, while Zenatello Amato and Severn offered strong supporting performances and ensembles.
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Weingartner
Nielsen
Zerlina
Paris
Boston
Verdi
Otello
Mme. Melba
Mme. Weingartner
Luisa Villani
Desdemona
Mme. Villani
Emilia
No Speaker Yet for 1¢th Evacuation Day
Evacuation Day committee reports no prominent speaker secured for the day though several have been invited. Mayor Curley and the committee pursued national figures in Washington, including Wilson and Bryan, but none could appear. Oscar Underwood as a potential alternative is being pursued.
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Washington
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Bryan
Adamson
Georgia
J. Hamilton Lewis
Oscar Underwood
House
Saint Jacobs Oil Back Pain Remedy Claim
Back pain from lumbago sciatica or strain prompts sale pitches for Saint Jacobs Oil. The ad promises quick relief by topical rubbing, claiming harmless use, no skin burning, and a single trial bottle will end misery. It says the remedy has been recommended for 60 years.
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