Women barred from public offices in Massachusetts sparked reform calls
Social workers suffragists and trade unionists reacted to Attorney General Swift ruling that no woman may be elected to offices with public authority without special statute. Advocates like Mrs Mary Kenney O Sullivan Miss Mary Bogie O Reilly and Theresa Crowley urged legislative change to allow women as truant officers arguing women understand how to handle children and would be effective in enforcing truancy laws.
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Massachusetts
Mary Kenney
O’sullivan
Malden
Civil Service Auxiliary
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Illinois
Mary Bogie O'Reilly
Theresa Crowley
Massachusetts Equal Suffrage Association
New York
John Weaver Sherman
Legislative Committee of the State
A. F. of L
Society For the Prevention of
Berwick Honors Soldier Dead With Granite Monument
A soldiers' monument costing about $2700 was dedicated in Sullivan square Berwick Maine. Initiated by the Woman's Relief Corps the project was completed by town funds. Mayor James O Bradbury of Saco gave the dedicatory address and Mrs Annie M Matthews unveiled the granite 21 foot high statue in parade rest.
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Berwick
Sullivan Square
Woman’s Relief Corps
James O. Bradbury
Saco
Annie M. Matthews
Woman's Relief Corps
Love ethics in public schools urged by Roxbury leader
The Rev G L Parker and Mrs Clara Bentley of 11 Walton street Roxbury advocate teaching an ethics of love in public schools. Bentley, chair of the Conference Committee on Moral Education, argues a half hour of morals could include such instruction to instill mutual respect and equality in love.
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G. L. Parker
Clara Bentley
Walton Street
Roxbury
Conference Committee
Equality in Love and Marriage Ideals Taught by Miss Bentley
A public school teacher, Margaret Bentley, advocates teaching the highest ideals of love and marriage. She argues that love needed for marriage matches the quality of true friendship and requires mutual qualities to allow love to exist. She urges presenting these ideals to youths so they recognize worthy partners.
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Margaret Bentley
Clear wreck of airship near the Thames
More than 1000 British seamen are clearing the wreck of a large naval airship that collapsed near the Thames mouth during its initial test. The 512 foot craft cost over 400000 dollars. a frame weakness is blamed. No injuries were reported as gas kept the bag afloat.
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London
Thames River
Williams College Receives $25,000 Gift from Edward L. Perkins
A $25,000 donation from Edward L. Perkins of Philadelphia was announced at Williams College in Williamstown. Trustees voted to name the new dormitory Williams Hall following the gift and prior private disclosure at the annual board meeting.
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Williamstown
Williams College
Edward L. Perkins
Philadelphia
Williams College Board of Trustees
Williams Hall
Two Guilty Of One Murder In Maine Case
A jury in Farmington Maine found Giovanni Nota and Giuseppe Castiglio guilty of murder in the Supreme Court for the killing of Domenico Ventrelli at Chisholm on May 6. Sentences will be set later. Murder carries life imprisonment.
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Farmington
Giovanni Nota
Giuseppe Castiglio
Supreme Court
Dominico Ventrelli
Chisholm
St Alphonsus Court to Mark Anniversary
The 82nd anniversary of St Alphonsus Court 21 of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters will be observed at Kossuth Hall Monday evening October 16. The program includes a musical feature and addresses by prominent members and the court chaplain. The event is a reunion for members and families with tickets in high demand.
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Order of Foresters
St. Alphonsus Court
Kossuth Hall
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