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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1914
Page
9
A letter to the editor argues that suffrage parade criticism shows some people including women are unqualified to use the ballot. The writer contends that unrestricted suffrage for either gender may not be for the nation's best good.
Grace E. Cross argues the Suffrage parade carried yellow banners instead of the flag, citing symbolic limits on American women and urging unity under one flag. She recalls May 2, 1914 marches with 12 000 participants on Beacon Hill and defends displaying yellow banners as a protest and symbol of liberty.
Memorial Day falls on a Saturday reducing entries in milk baker huckster and provision dealer classes but the parade still matches last year. About 1700 horses eight mules two foals a mule foal two goats and 175 dogs will be reviewed by Mayor of Boston with Dr Cronin in charge at the reviewing stand. Pneumonia cases among horses have largely recovered at the free hospital due to ventilation and nursing.
Expert William Allen Pusey endorses quality soaps made from clean fats with minimal alkali and preservatives. Savon Cadum meets standards, lathers well, and is sold at 50c a cake from France, available at drug and department stores.
The annual Massachusetts Council for Patriotic Service will meet this afternoon at 2 o'clock in Park Street Church. Officers will be elected and Mrs. D. F. Diefenderfer of Erie Penn will deliver an address titled A Survey of the Mormon Kingdom on behalf of the Women's Board of Missions of the Presbyterian Church.
Rescuers, surgeons, Red Cross attendants, soldiers and priests spent the night sweeping the eastern Mt Etna village ruins for survivors. Death and injury tallies stayed largely unchanged, with many believed trapped under debris.
Surgeons worked by torchlight as peasants sought news of missing relatives and urged rescuers to reach buried kin. Bodies lined roads, churches were closed after aftershocks, and Mt Etna’s activity was noted as aid arrives and water remains scarce.
The famed soprano Lillian Nordica, born in Boston and trained at the New England Conservatory, died in Java Farmington after a long career spanning Paris Milan and New York. Her early fame led to operatic success in La Traviata Faust and Isolde with major stages including Covent Garden Bayreuth and the Metropolitan Opera.
Seven men and several others escaped drowning after canoes capsized near the Metropolitan police HQ and the Recreation Grounds. Officer Michael Ryan and Officers George Coombs and Ray Lamb led rapid rescues, hailed by crowds for saving multiple lives amid a record day on the river.
At First Baptist Church in Malden more than 600 men condemned the large number of pony licenses issued this year by the Board of Aldermen. The Ministerial Association had urged a cap of seven, but 18 licenses were granted.
In Newark New Jersey on May 10 the Brooklyn National League team beat the Philadelphia World's Champion Athle tics by 18 to 4 in an exhibition matchup.
Jack Leary is described as the best first sacker the St. Louis Browns have had in many a year marking his debut as the team's new first baseman.
Troop A First Squadron of Cavalry conducted a simulated assault at the Wakefield rifle range on the state reservation. A platoon formed its line and advanced, with jeering remarks about Mexicans heard among the troops.
Troop A completes a weekend exercise at Wakefield after en training from Boston. The unit conducts outposts and skirmish runs covering five miles with a final embankment assault and colors at the crest. Authorities praise the Massachusetts militia's efficiency and announce tours of duty for all four troops.
A large parade celebrates the Fusilier Veteran Corps of Boston with units from Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New Hampshire and visiting military groups. The march begins at 2 30 p m from 1151 Washington Street travels through central Boston ending at the American House with reviews by Governor Walsh and Mayor Curley followed by a reception banquet and speeches.
Mrs. B. F. Ammons of Pueblo files in County Court claiming her husband is the meanest man and that she was forced to open a barber shop to support herself. She says he returns to the city, uses the tensorial parlors as his headquarters, takes the profits nightly, and has not supported her for six years.
Dr. Frederick H. Sterns of Harvard will lead a Peabody Museum expedition with students to the Missouri River valley for a six month survey from June to October. The aim is to locate traces of prehistoric inhabitants and, if possible, establish an approximate date of human arrival in the Missouri valley.
John F. Malley, collector of internal revenue in this city, will wed Miss Marion J. Coogan Tuesday morning. The wedding takes place at St. Joseph's Church in Pittsfield with Rev Bernard B. Couaty officiating.
The Lynn photograph shows a large Var-ne-sis shipment to a Boston wholesale druggist as demand soars across New England. W A Varney touts testimonials and an exhibition room with crutches and letters, crediting word of mouth for the surge while noting the vegetable remedy aids digestion and blood health.
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