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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1915
Page
10
Suffragists expect a landslide in favor of the constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote. Confidence ran high at the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association headquarters in Copley Square after last night’s developments.
Leaders claim reliable canvasses show a big victory for woman suffrage in Massachusetts while warning opponents. Thousands of activists, including 94-year-old Judith W. Smith, prepare to stand at polling places as the 6 AM voting begins and volunteers work citywide.
Irving Mishara, 16, of Roxbury, weighed in at the Revere House and welcomed as youngest member of the United Fat Man's Club at a Halloween party. The ceremony, presided by W. J. Quimby, noted the group’s growth to 1500 members in three years. Ridgewood Phillips and 24 pounds added to the tally. Mishara was named baby of the club.
In New York on November 1 Jack Dillon of Indianapolis, despite a 14 pound disadvantage, defeated Charley Weinert of Newark in a ten round boxing match. Weinert withstood early rounds, but Dillon closed in gaining the win with sharp rights and body blows. Dillon weighed 171 pounds to Weinert 185.
Trarvard's seniors and sophomores won their first round matches at Jarvis Field Cambridge. The seniors led by Captain R N Williams defeated the juniors 6 to 1 while the sophomores beat the freshmen 6 to 1. The two winners meet today at 2 30 for the finals and class championship.
Concord November 1. Women from the Boston School of Physical Culture will teach in the public schools. Four instructors will travel weekly to Concord to lead athletic exercise sessions for the students.
Springfield November 1 The anti suffrage campaign ends after a dozen rallies led by Charles J Underhill of Somerville and John Aldrich Jr of Longmeadow. They claim tomorrow will be Victory Day as Hampden County and other strongholds are canvassed amid confident defeats for the suffrage movement.
Mr Underhill rails at suffragists as they vow to press on after a New Jersey setback. He casts doubt on suffrage arriving or being good, cites Boston ads as misleading, and questions anti enrollment claims while predicting likely defeat for the movement. Campaigners return to Boston tomorrow.
Fourteen crew members rowed 15 miles to Gulliver Point to warn Gulliver life savers of the fishing schooner Juno ashore on Half Way Rock between Boston and Gloucester. Captain Nelson A. King led relief efforts as six fishermen remained aboard the vessel with unknown damage status. The Juno had left Boston that afternoon for Gloucester.
Old Cambridge city bath houses along Magazine Street near Magazine Beach were practically destroyed by a fire last night. The one story structures, built about 15 years ago, were condemned and unlikely to be used for municipal bathing again. Police suspect incendiaries started the blaze. Construction cost about 1200 dollars.
Yesterday 19 fires caused about 326000 dollars in losses in Boston. There were 18 bell alarms and one still alarm with a two alarm, a three alarm, and a five alarm fire stressing firefighters. The day marked the busiest in weeks for the department.
Salt Lake City officials report the Pacific Coast league Salt Lake City baseball club declared a 10 percent dividend despite a poor season caused by adverse weather. The club was organized only last spring.
Mrs Mary F Hall, 57, widow, and widow Roland F G Lewis 71, lodger and G A R veteran, testified in the Superior Court equity merit session that she did not approve of his $2000 life insurance policy payable to her. She recalled telling him not to, citing his children and his son. He said he would leave $1500 to her and $500 to his son.
George E. Lewis 33 sues to contest his step mother Mrs. Lewis claim to a 1500 life policy alleging undue influence. The case cites details of the family, alcohol, and estate actions as the son testifies about his father Roland F. G. Lewis a former U. S. Sub Treasury employee who died April 30. The trial will resume Wednesday as witnesses described the father's illness and the step mother's conduct.
Prophet Ridder passes away at 4 15 pm after uttering tranquil final words gathered about his bed. Those were his last statements as life left him this afternoon.
The lifelong editor Herman Ridder fought for strict neutrality during the great war and opposed arms sales and loans to France and England. He defended German propaganda yet declared he would side with the United States if needed, insisting America comes first. His health worsened a year ago as his conscience driven struggle continued.
Widespread German interest centers on the infant daughter of Crown Prince Frederick and Princess, born April 8 while the prince served at the front. The child, christened Alexandrine, is referred to as the German war baby and is believed born and christened during the prince's front-line service.
Photographs of Crown Princess Cecilie and her infant received in the country show the royal couple in formal portrait poses alongside the Empress of Germany. The images capture a moment of diplomatic and royal interest amid mounting public curiosity.
Eugenia Kelly stated she does not plan to marry cabaret dancer Al Davis for now and called marriage a serious proposition. She left her Manhattan home at East Sixty third Street after speaking with a reporter as several quips accompanied the interview.
Miss Kelly's divorce decree takes effect today but she reverses plans to wed Al Davis. Asked if she will marry him, she replies she is not going to marry, at least not just yet, leaving the wedding on hold.
New York University canceled its football game with Trinity as the faculty committee ruled Trinity halfback George Brickley was a professional. The decision followed the probe into player eligibility, prompting the game’s cancellation.
The NYU faculty committee ruled Brickley remained in good standing after a prior tryout with the Philadelphia Athletics. Trinity admitted the episode, but NYU could cancel the game if not willing to play. Bucknell will replace Trinity to meet NYU in the upcoming contest at the campus.
English lightweight Ted Kid Lewis headlines the Atlas A A show in a bout expected to showcase his skills. Milburn Young Saylor of Indianapolis will also fight, with observers predicting he could significantly challenge the famed champion and shake up the outcome.
The piece notes Lewis improving with each appearance and dazzling fans in a recent bout against Joe Mandot. It predicts strong attendance for tonight's event and expects Saylor to keep Lewis focused, though few think Saylor will outperform others seen recently.
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