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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1916
Page
6
In Albany on March 14 supporters crowded the capitol for a suffrage referendum at the 1917 election. The Assembly approved the bill by 109 to 30 but six hours later the Senate judiciary committee postponed action indefinitely.
In a surprise vote the suffrage majority formed in the assembly. About 150 women representing most districts gathered outside the Senate judiciary committee room after a public hearing. Senator Horton told them no action would be taken today and the measure was postponed indefinitely.
City officials sought details on budget reductions as council members met behind closed doors to discuss the segregated budget. Job hunters waited outside for word, but censorship prevented disclosure of department estimate decisions. Chairman Kenny indicated findings might be announced later or after all 3600 budget items are reviewed.
A West Africa bishop writes to Boston church leaders praising Cardinal O’Connell for active support of the Propagation of the Faith. The letter expresses confidence in American aid, especially from Boston, to sustain mission work.
An advertisement touts Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy for stomach and digestive complaints. It claims wide use by public figures and urges readers to buy at any drugstore or request a free booklet from Geo. H. Mayr in Chicago.
A reflective essay cautions against late hours and risky behavior for women, warning that consequences return like a boomerang. It urges compassion over judgment, recounts a village tale of a misunderstood girl labeled a witch, and asks how kind words might heal broken lives.
Vera H speaks of wearing a wig in The Foundling as the Madonna in performance. She notes actresses with straight hair use curls or wigs to fit roles and warns hair on children should not be curled with irons to avoid damage. Nellie S asserts she writes her own articles and believes friends are mistaken.
Mary Pickford's talks will appear usually five days a week in the Daily Post and every Sunday in the Sunday Post.
The will dispute of Frances M. Wilson of Charlestown opens in the Supreme Judicial Court before Justice Carroll and a jury. George A. Nelson, 30, stands to gain more than 70000 if the Probate Court decree is upheld. The case follows Wilsons death after she and Nelson planned marriage and Nelson faced questions over a marriage license.
The Rev. Alan McL Taylor announces Passion Week services at the Church of the Holy Spirit Matapan Square with Holy Communion prayers meditation and organ recitals. Other churches report Lenten sermons vesper series and notable speakers from Unitarian and Baptist churches.
The annal novena to St Joseph ends March 19 with nightly services at 7 49 p m and a 7 30 p m feast day service including a sermon by Rev Father Clark C SS R The Colleen Bawn play by the Young Men's Sodality at Boston College High School on March 17 funds a scholarship Proceeds aid the Home for Destitute Catholic Children 26 children entered last week with 25 placed with relatives or in foster care The Sacred Heart mission hosts hundreds of women from Newton Centre while a men’s parish mission starts March 19 Confraternity of the Holy Cross meets Friday with a 3 pm mass and a 8 9 pm Holy Hour A solemn St Patrick’s Day high mass is set for 9 am with a sermon by Rev Father James Cries
Harvard will observe the Shakspere tercentenary on April 23 with a public lecture in Sanders Theatre Cambridge led by Professor George L. Kittredge. The date marks 30 years since Shakspere's death. Kittredge, a leading Shakspere authority, has edited his plays and written on the dramatist.
The Pi Eta society of Harvard presents its first public performance this evening in the club theatre at Cambridge. Tonight only graduate members are admitted. the full public show debuts tomorrow. The show titled The Lady Decides features Pi Eta men in all roles.
Findings from the Middlesex county grand jury on the murder of Albert Roper, the Tewksbury florist killed March 1, are expected to be reported at Cambridge Friday morning after yesterday's session adjourned.
Witnesses yesterday included the four brothers of Albert J. Roper, the son held on murder charges, and the accused man's wife detailing events leading to the case.
Maria Cappuccio received a 20000 dollar verdict against Pasquale Del eo Samuel Goldstein and Antonio Prestere for injuries after a brick fell from a building under construction on Hanover street.
The Sunday Post previews a gallery of enduring sports champions noting Frank Kramer as a world bicycle champion for sixteen years and hinting at the era of long reigning athletes.
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