04 Nov 1919
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1919
Page
1
Hyannis November 3. After a 40 hour search by 200 residents for 14 year old Lillian Marsh who vanished from her home Sunday, a girl masquerading in boy's clothes was seen passing through Sagamore yesterday afternoon toward Boston.
A candidate begins her campaign promising to uphold her husband’s ideals and defend sexual standards. She outlines goals and vows to advance reforms, stirring early support from local groups and affirming her readiness for leadership.
Candidates claim momentum as voters prepare for a high turnout ballot. Polls show Coolidge favored with odds of 10 to 6, while parties rally mothers of offenders for last minute outreach.
Plymouth, England, November 3. Lionel Jacobs, the independent Unionist backed by opponents of Lady Astor on the basis of sex, withdrew his bid tonight. The scene follows discussions about the future role of women in public life as the day marks the first woman judge in the empire.
In New York Women's Court Magistrate Jean Norris invited the mothers of two imprisoned girls to lunch in her chambers an innovative move reflecting concern for the defendants. The report notes the event continued on page 4.
Massachusetts voters head to the polls in a pivotal state election as campaigns end. Governor Coolidge delivers final remarks at Faneuil Hall before voting at home and returning to Boston.
Washington officials express confidence as miners resume operations across non union mines. Early returns signal wind down of labor disruption with workers gradually returning to jobs and production stabilizing.
Announcement at the New England railroad managers conference at South station says no passenger trains will be taken off in New England in the immediate present. Washington reports firm belief the coal strike may be nearing an end though no concrete developments are announced.
Four cases of bubonic plague were reported last week in New Orleans, with two fatalities, per statement from Dr. Oscar Dowling, president of the Louisiana Board of Health.
Beginning Saturday the experimental five-cent car line from North station to Franklin street will be discontinued by the Boston Elevated. General manager Edward Dana said the service is no longer justified as traffic continued.
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Fragmentary war brief notes include dates and events: Russians occupy Turkish Armenian cities. German cruiser Yorck sunk by a mine at Wilhelmshafen harbor. one year ago Chili seized 84 interned German ships near Chillan. hostilities cease between allies and Austria Hungary at 3 pm. Americans west of Meuse capture Verrieres and Lanevville. Belgians clear the west bank of the Tereneuzen Canal.
Forecast for southern New England calls for clouds and warmer conditions Tuesday with rain at night and likely Wednesday. Northern New England should see warmer, cloudy conditions with possible rain in Vermont and New Hampshire. Winds from the Atlantic coast shift from east and southeast to northwest by Wednesday, bringing a colder spell across New England, including Maine.
In Plymouth on November 3, Lady Astor announced her candidacy as a Unionist for Parliament. She said her appeal rests on the mirth of the British Tommy who can laugh while going over the top and facing danger. The speech framed her campaign as a defense of morale and national resolve.
Albert Anderson two years old of 61 Hammond street Roxbury fell from a fourth story window landing head first on a brick sidewalk. He passed the man below who narrowly escaped injury. He was playing at an open window, climbed to the ledge lost balance and fell. He died minutes after reaching City Hospital.
Frank P. Hall asserts Governor Coolidge will win by a tremendous plurality in Massachusetts. He says education is finished and promises no figures, arguing the result will settle the law and order question for the Bay State, which he claims always rings true.
The candidate predicts election as governor of Massachusetts, pledging to win over average citizens and working people. Forecasts surprise for Coolidge faction and carries Republican strongholds in industrial cities.
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