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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1915
Page
4
Dr Elmer Southard argued at Harvard Medical School that brain differences between men and women are too slight and problematic to justify voting rights based on biology.
A speaker notes across a theater that brain weight differs by sex and height. He cites measurements from Europe and Australia, then admits American data show women with heavier brains, asserting no overall chemical differences.
A male researcher notes that women allegedly have more brains per volume and cites data from four colleagues. He discusses brain weight stability until 55, female brain growth in early life, and gender differences in gray matter, while admitting the need for more data before firm conclusions. He also mentions variances in the vision area.
Captain Herbert Gordon chief of the Cambridge liquor squad says University City is dry. The Board of Aldermen license committee has refused licenses to druggists seeking sixth class permits. An expressman was caught delivering liquor in East Cambridge and a Municipal Court complaint will be filed this morning.
Jitney service to Revere Beach planned with a line from Everett Square to the seaside resort. A fleet of 10 to 15 jitneys to operate on a 10 or 15 minute schedule pending Everett city permit for a stand in Everett Square.
The Rev. Howard C. Whitcomb of People's Baptist Church in Manchester N H announces resignation effective June 27, taking a new pastorate at the First Baptist Church in Chelsea Mass The move ends his 1912 tenure in Manchester and shifts his leadership to Chelsea.
Crews began tearing down the Cove street bridge used by thousands of pedestrians and motorists for almost 20 years, marking the end of an era as the structure is removed.
The 1898 Strandway project, linked to late Congressman Henry Naphen and the South Station era, was abandoned two months ago and sealed by New Haven road litigation. The city saved nearly $900,000, and Mayor Curley pledges about $500,000 to beautify Strandway and nearby areas as workmen demolish the draw and begin land end removal.
The Rev and Mrs D M Lockrow leaders of the Tremont Temple Brother hood largest Bible class in America depart Boston May 11 for the Panama Exposition. They are sent by 1500 Bible students as thanks for his work on their behalf.
Newton Centre marks playground week as the Improvement Association drives a $10,000 fund to move the old Trinity Church edifice to the playground site and remodel it into a community house for local use.
The Hawes Unitarian Church in South Boston marked the 25th year of Rev. James Huxtable in the pastorate with an unusually impressive morning service. Floral decorations were elaborate and a special musical program was rendered.
Two men escaped death yesterday when a gasolene launch on the Charles River caught fire. A 60 gallon gasolene tank aboard exploded fear of explosion forced the men to leap overboard. They freed a tender towed behind the craft and swam to safety.
Engineers from Brighton Engine 34 and Metropolitan Park police extinguished a blaze aboard a river launch after it burned the cabin and center. William T. Erwin of Watertown and a companion fled into the cold water to escape the flames as gasoline danger loomed, while Superintendent Gilman and officers rushed to assist from the Metro station across the river.
Itemized fabric goods include 22 inch napkins and 24 inch napkins a dozen each. Pillow cases measure 45 by 384 inches and other sheet sizes 90 by 99 72 by 108 and 90 by 108 inches.
Note states at current prices the seller cannot fill mail, telephone, or COD orders. No further details on causes or alternatives are provided.
A solid and two tone artificial silk coat features a V neck, belted back, and pockets at 485 dollars and showcases exceptional value.
Joseph McLaughlin national president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians spoke at a mass meeting in his honor at Faneuil Hall. His surprise address drew deafening applause after a program that included sharp attacks on Catholicism by Congressman James A. Gallivan and Rev. John F. Fitzpatrick S J of Boston College.
Benjamin J. Fitzpatrick presided as speakers denounced Irish youth fighting for European power while urging Catholic unity. McLaughlin urged prayers for peace, then for France to regain its church role and England to fall. Other leaders pressed home rule and Catholic rights amid anti bigot chorus.
Mrs. Charles J. O Gorman of 46 Chestnut Square Jamaica Plain reports her husband has been missing since April 12. He left for work at 6 30 a m and 9 a m that day and has not been seen since. He carried a gold watch chain and signet ring and his absence prompts fears of foul play.
Stanley Kuslis aged 0 years, of 8 Esther Street Worcester, choked on a piece of meat during dinner with his family about 4 PM. He died before medical aid could reach him.
More than 350 students from St. Anthony Parochial School in the North End received their first communion at St. Leonard of Port Maurice Church on Prince Street during the 8 o'clock Mass. The ceremony was led by Rev. Father Luigi Anzelmo OFM, with Rev. Francis Palombizo in attendance and delivering a brief instructional sermon.
The Right Hon. John Francis Moriarty lord justice of appeal in Ireland died yesterday in London. Before his appointment he served as solicitor-general and attorney-general for Ireland.
New York May 2 Charles Edgar Littlefield former Representative in Congress from Maine died in a hospital after an operation He was born in Lebanon Missouri June 21 1851 A Republican he held legal and political posts including Maine legislator attorney general and congressman He is survived by a wife a son and a daughter.
Former Maine congressman Charles F. E. Littlefield died today in New York. He served 1899 to 1908, fought for the Webb liquor law, urged abolition of the army cantteen, and chaired Maine’s 1896 Republican delegation in St. Louis presenting Thomas B. Reed for president. Funeral planned in Rockland, Maine, Wednesday.
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