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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1915
Page
1
Harvard football back Tom Enwright loses varsity candidacy due to scholarship difficulties. Several others reportedly only just passed their quarterly exams, affecting team roster status.
Harvard coach Haughton told 1200 undergraduates that Harvard has an even chance to beat Yale and ridiculed 2 to 1 odds as crazy. Captain Mahan tried to deflate overconfidence, yet 10 to 7 bets on Harvard circulated among students. Tom Enwright, once hailed as a Crimson star, is no longer on the varsity.
Inspector Bagge warns Daniels Grammar School in Malden cannot be used until fire escapes are installed. Estimated cost is 700 dollars. appropriation requested but not yet granted.
The Bankers' College Foundation started yesterday and drew a tremendous public response. It touts itself as the best cooperative savings organization in operation and invites immediate joining to secure a child’s education. It promises safety of money on deposit with this bank and offers information by writing if unable to call.
In Chicago on November 17, the Bollinger baby, labeled defective, died at German American Hospital after the mother, acting on medical advice, refused an operation that might have saved it. The case sparked wide discussion on whether life should be sacrificed to prevent future burden or danger to society. Dr. H J Haiselden, whose guidance influenced the mother, was visited by the press and public.
An apparent attempt to blow up the new state armory valued at $69,000 occurred Monday night in Clinton. The act aimed to explode steam by opening drafts in boilers. Safety valves blew, Armorer Peter J. Connelly intervened, and surplus steam escaped. State police summoned for a full investigation.
The report notes Dr. John F. Fitzgerald former Boston mayor and James M. Curley current mayor of Boston have buried the hatchet after past clashes. While crowds were sparse, an undertone of satisfaction appeared in many quarters over the reconciliation.
Citizens recall a violent altercation between Dr. Fitzgerald and Mr. Curley, then learn of three bronze shields bearing the letter B on City Hall Annex front. The Witagerald slogan and administration watchword are engraved, heightening tensions as Curley considers returning the hatchet to Fitzgerald.
Great Britain and France place an embargo on shipping vessels now loaded. Ships already loaded will depart but further shipments are barred. War measure decided at the Paris conference.
Eugenia Kelly heiress and Al G. Davis the dancer sought marriage in Elkton after her divorce from Davis. They obtained a license and first tried a Presbyterian pastor Rev John McElmoyle then a Methodist minister Rev George P Jones both refused. Local minister Rev Henry Carr finally married them.
Eugenia Kelly pressed steps to lift final legal barrier to marriage with dancer Al Davis while her mother denies plans. Eugenia left 68th Street home in a taxicab amid reporters questions and a crowd of onlookers.
The bride asserts privacy over wedding plans while denying knowledge of decree copies. The ceremony in Washington is legal in Maryland but forbidden in New York, where Davis cannot wed again. If they return to New York, they face legal complications and possible consequences.
Major Henry Lee Higginson marks the 81st anniversary of his birth with work at Lee Higginson & Co in State street and greetings from friends nationwide. A testimonial dinner at Copley Plaza last year honored his philanthropy and service to Boston and Harvard.
London reports John Redmond, Irish Nationalist leader, has reached Boulogne on the way to the trenches. Allies also implement a Greece embargo after a Paris war council, halting new Greek cargoes while allowing ships already loading to finish.
E10 DAY at Portland 24m Gloucester 26m Sh 88m earlier. Sets tonight at 4 59 a m Moon changes for rest of year Pull Nov 1 last quarter Nov 29 new Dec first quarter Dec 15 full Dec 21 last quarter Dec 29 322d day of year 53 more days before winter 455th day of war Only 86 more days before Christmas Day 9h 44m long day's decrease 5h Som since June 22 Jupiter brilliant in southeast at sunset Saturn rises between 7 and S&S p m Mars rises after 10 p m Light auto lamps tonight at 1 50 other vehicles at 5 21 TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES EPC Major Henry Lee Higginson born 1 4 New England shaken by an earthquake 1777 One year ago today Vlanders slomted from seacoast almost to Ypres restricting the fighting to an artillery engagement German fleet bombarded Libau
Fair Thursday and Friday with little temperature change and light to moderate northwest to north winds. Washington forecast notes partly cloudy skies for New England and Eastern New York on Thursday and Friday.
Mrs Elmira DeMerritt testifies in Portsmouth New Hampshire that her father hanged himself and a sister died by poison. She describes tense relations within the Davis family and says she has not spoken to her sister Mrs Mary A Burns.
Miss Karel Morton of Greenwood Wakefield reports a second attack in two weeks by a stranger on a lonely road near her father Earl Morton. Police in Wakefield and Melrose, given a description of a middle aged man with a mustache in dark clothes, searched the area after she fled from behind as she exited a train at Melrose Highlands.
The Sunshine Safety amp Co of Kansas City introduces a wickless portable gas lamp claiming 500 candle power at one cent per night. It is safe with no chimney and aims for nationwide uptake via a free trial. agents are sought to refer new customers.
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