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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1916

Page

3

Wilson to Close His Campaign at Shadow Lawn

President Wilson will end his re election drive with a speech at Shadow Lawn in New Jersey aimed at voters from his home state. He plans to speak frankly about his views and show confidence in next Tuesday's outcome while Democrats from across New Jersey travel by special trains.

Long Branch N. J Wilson Shadow Lawn New Jersey New York Victor Carlstrom Chicago Mr. Wilson Thompson

Elmendorf Lecture Explores Mexico Yesterday and Today

Dwight L. Elmendorf opened his annual lecture series at Symphony Hall with Mexico Yesterday and Today. The talk avoided politics and U S negotiations, focusing on Mexican life with screen images of Carranza and the de facto president’s troops and vivid depictions of Mexican inhabitants. The lecture repeats this afternoon.

Symphony Hall Dwight L. Elmendorf Mexico United States Carranza

Marriage Decree Sought In Nullity Case

Sadie J. Amero petitioned Judge Fox in divorce court to declare her marriage to Charles I. Leaman null. She testified the pair wed in Newburyport on December 3, 1903, by a man in a gown claimed to be a Jewish rabbi. She said she adopted the Jewish faith to harmonize with the union.

Sadie J. Amero Fox Charles I. Leaman Seaman Newburyport

Woman seeks legitimacy for son after disputed 1915 marriage

A Boston woman testifies in court that her 1915 marriage to a man she later learned was not a rabbi may be invalid. She says no marriage certificate existed, papers were mishandled, and she left the husband with limited support. Judge Fox orders county records check and defers ruling.

Lynn Boston Fox Leaman Seaman M. W. Cohen Wssex County

Peace party witnesses recount abuse in Domestic Relations Court

A 15 friend and relative peace party sought to reconcile 17 year old Mabel Simon with her 29 year old husband Joseph Simon. She testified he beat her cut her foot and threatened to kill her with a revolver. Joseph was fined ten dollars for wife beating and appealed. His brother Philip was arrested for assault but discharged.

Mabel Simon Joseph Simon Mabel Philip Simon

First U S plane built under government plans tested at Mineola

The U S government sponsored plane had a successful test flight at Mineola Aviation Field. Pilot Miss Cecilia Wright and gov inspector T T Millman remained aloft 52 minutes despite harsh air conditions and climbed to 6100 feet.

New York United States Mineola Aviation Field Cecilia Wright T. T. Millman

Two Somerville Veterans Die at Home

Two Grand Army veterans in Somerville have died at home. James I. Chase, former commander of the Willard C. Kingsley Post, survived 20 battles without a scratch. Charles Parkman Battelle, who enlisted at age 15, also passed away, with Bat tle noted at 70 Glen Street.

Somerville James I. Chase Willard C. Kingsley Charles Parkman Bat+telle Glen Street

Bare Legged Dancers Dropped From Charity Ball Rout

At the Copley Plaza charity bazaar ball in Boston, Miss Winifred Gilrain and her troupe were removed from the program after Mayor Curley’s edict against bare legged dancing. Club officials said the dancers were never intended to appear bare legged and the hotel manager advised canceling them. The event ended with a Hawaiian dance by Mrs. White and a partner.

Copley Plaza Curley Women’s Charity Club Massachusetts Woman’s Hospital Winifred Gilraine John M. Casey Bazaar Charity Club Joseph C. Otis

Railroad workers coerced in 1916 Wilson reelection bid claim

William G. Lee president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen says he has information that moneyed interests will try to force railroad employees and other workers to vote against Woodrow Wilson. He believes the plan will fail to secure votes for the president.

Cleveland, O William G. Lee The Brotherhood of Wilson

Governor McCall Stricken Ill Again After Rallies

Gov. McCall was unable to attend scheduled rallies in Arlington Waltham Watertown and Belmont due to illness aggravated by two rallies Thursday night. Attending speakers included H Dol Wittum W E Foster and others from firms such as Houghton Dutton Slattery Matthews Paine Furniture Shepard Norwell Record Goulston Agency and Nicholas Young Company.

McCall Arlington, Waltham, Watertown Belmont H. Dol. Wittum Houghton & Dutton 8. F. Wall E. T. Slattery Company W. E. Foster Julius Matthews Company H. W. Dana The Paine Furniture Company I. J. Cassell Shepard Norwell Company T. W Greenall Record Charles Kean J. Goulston Agency Nicholas Young Nicholas Young Company

Advertising Men at Round Table Luncheon

Advertising men held their regular Friday luncheon at the Press Club yesterday. Among those present were prominent industry figures and local executives, discussing campaign trends and upcoming promotions.

Press Club

Tech Freshmen Win At Institute Field Day

The Tech freshmen swept the institute field day beating the sophomores 7 to 2. The event showcased early talents and school spirit among the new class.

TECH Institute

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