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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1915
Page
2
Friends of Mayor Campbell of Quincy seek to place his name on the ballot as an independent. They began collecting signatures yesterday for nomination before the 5 o clock filing deadline. Campbell did not announce whether he will run despite pressure to seek re election.
Professor Percival Lowell spoke at the Melrose Club in Flagstaff about new canals on Mars and storms there. He described Uranus day length and Saturn’s misfit nature in plain terms, noting recent planetary observations from the Lowell Observatory.
Jesor Lowell spoke of far planets as Europe’s happenings presenting proof for strange claims. He cited photographs showing heavy snow storms on Mars and two new canals unseen in 15 years of Mars imaging. He noted Uranus day length of 103.4 hours and explained Saturn’s low density and faster inner ring motion.
Prince Waldemar of Prussia, eldest son of Prince Henry and nephew of the Kaiser, has been brought to Kiel from the front with a serious injury. Reports indicate he sustained combat wounds while serving on the front lines.
The Rev Francis J Hughes longtime curate at Sacred Heart Church East Cambridge died yesterday after an operation at Carney Hospital He was born November 15 1870 in Lawrence survived by mother two sisters and a brother His body lies in Sacred Heart Church from 4 pm to 10 am with requiem mass funeral in Lawrence Friday burial in Lawrence
A committee of 100 Cambridge citizens will be appointed to act for the Citizens Municipal League during the upcoming campaign in the University City. An advertisement invites readers suffering rheumatism to try Elmer & Amend’s 2851, promising relief and noting reliable druggists carry it.
Mail from eager young believers pours into the Post Santa office as the annual charity drive begins. Early indications show this will be the biggest year yet, with needs of the children as great as ever and reporters noting the expanding generosity.
A historic appeal describes the Boston Post Santa drive to provide toys clothing and gifts to thousands of children in need. It lists grateful donors and letters from youngsters including Mary and Leo requesting coats sweaters and toys as well as notes from contributors from Boston Manchester and Nantucket. The piece also notes a wedding at SS Peter and Paul Church in South Boston with several staff members in attendance.
Miss Florence Wakefield, a renowned vaudeville dancer, drew repeated encores yesterday at the Somerville Theatre in Somerville. The artist impressed prominent New York families and was billed for matinee and evening performances, drawing a large audience praised by attendees.
In the Boston Street Carmen election ballots totalled over six thousand. Mathias J. Nesdale defeats incumbent Thomas F. Shine for business agent in the primary and wins the post. final election set for December 6. President contender Higgins and Doyle also contest the final race. Nesdale polled 2936 to 2762 for Shine. Charles N. Ross wins financial secretary and treasurer. Cullinan trailing. Timothy A. Burns and William C. Lalley named top vice presidents for the December ballot.
The upcoming issue highlights Sewall Ford's humor piece Backing Baby in a Split as a standout entry in the Post Magazine with witty, lighthearted storytelling.
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