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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1915
Page
16
Chicago's population of about two and a half million marked its first dry Sunday. Observers reported fewer intoxicated accidents and safer streets as riders soberly used streetcars and elevated trains. Families found time to bond at home and in public places.
Streets near the city edge flourished with saloons as county officers ignored enforcement. Mayor Thompson ordered evidence gathering without arrests to revoke licenses of violators, prompting many to align with the law. Citizens and hoboes flocked to coffee and food in dry districts as hotels filled and workers anticipated higher productivity Monday.
Douglas Gray of Lima Ohio was instantly killed and Clarence Robinson of Columbus Ohio probably fatally injured when Gray’s car skidded and overturned at the driving park track during preparations for the Ohio amateur championship 100 mile race. Robinson had asked to be taken around the track in the car.
Reverend Madison C. Peters of Clarendon Street Baptist Church denounced modern women in a sermon titled Pleasure as a Profession. He addressed a largely female audience, calling today’s women godless and wicked and urging reforms in behavior.
Dr. Peters denounces what he calls godless female extravagance and its ruinous effect on men and society. He cites Benedict Arnold as example of wealth-driven betrayal, urges self restraint, and warns that valuing fashion and social status leads to a hollow life built on sand.
Boston University's general rally is set for Friday October 29 in Jacob Sleeper Hall at 8 pm. Students and alumni from all departments will attend a get together with readings by Professor Dallas Lore Sharp and Mrs Agnes Knox Black, and the university glee club will sing.
Mrs Delvida Fortin of Brunswick Maine writes that her two children recovered from whooping cough and general illness after taking Father Johns Medicine She endorses its value as a safe alcohol free tonic and body builder suitable for all ages Thousands of mothers share this view noting its long use and trusted reputation for colds throat and lung troubles
Mr and Mrs Edgar A Hall of Medford celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary yesterday with a reception at 1 Simonds Court. Mr Hall commanded Post 66 of the Grand Army of the Republic and served in the Civil War, enlisting in the First New Hampshire Volunteers and later transferring to Battery M, First U S Light Artillery.
A Sunday series of incidents leaves one person dead and two injured. A man charged with manslaughter faces questions as witnesses defend his innocence.
Sedina Bomigan, 35, of 9 Swanton Street Winchester was struck on North Main Street by a Cambridge car owned by Thomas W. Sullivan. He signalled to stop, but the driver could not avoid the impact. Bomigan suffered a fractured skull and other injuries. the driver was arrested and released on $1000 bonds.
Mrs. Elmore Penfield 60 of Lynn was seriously hurt when she was thrown from a car at the North and Federal streets junction. The Penfield vehicle, driven by her son in law Clinton Colburn, collided with Adolph Moodee’s car from Peabody. Penfield suffered a broken rib and a head injury requiring stitches. others were uninjured.
At the Orient Heights Yacht Club house East Boston the Orient Heights Improvement Association hosts its first annual banquet tonight. Guests include Governor Walsh Elmer J. Bliss president of the Chamber of Commerce George Co Coleman president of the Boston City Council and Chairman Michael H. Corcoran of the school committee.
John McCormack the Irish tenor performed at Symphony Hall for St Mary's Infant Asylum. More than 2500 filled seats with encores demanded and many turned away due to overwhelming audience interest this Boston debut of the season.
The Boston benefit concert under Cardinal O Connell and Bishop Peter Rowan, aided by the Ladies Auxiliary, drew hundreds of charitable women. Edwin Schneider accompanied tenor John McCormack with Donald McBeath and a varied program including Mother Macree and I Hear You Calling Me, eliciting enthusiastic, repeated ovations.
Ignace Paderewski gave a charity recital in Symphony Hall after an impassioned appeal for Poland. The program featured Chopin works including the Ballade and Nocturne, with proceeds aided Polish distress. local organizers counted strong support and large net proceeds.
The hall lights dim as Mr. Paderewski appears amid an adoring audience. He speaks in a tongue not his own to recount Poland’s history from the Middle Ages to the present, arguing misrepresentation by historians and praising Poland’s early republican ideas and a celebrated amity treaty with Lithuania.
The dialogue shows a politician celebrating a nomination while a spouse questions the moment with surprising candor. The exchange suggests tension between public victory and private doubt within a domestic setting.
ANTS at Wareham Oct 10. The anti suffrage speakers begin a two group tour through the cape district canvassing every city and town of importance and meeting at Province town to conclude the drive.
The plan covers at least 10 towns daily ending in a large centr rally where women speakers address indoors and men speak at outdoor gatherings. Speakers include Colonel John P. Irish California Hon Charles L. Underhill Somerville John J. Douglass East Boston Mrs Henry Preston White Brookline Miss Marjorie Dorman New York William H. Mogan East Boston James M. Keyes South Boston and Mrs A J George Brookline. Antis pin hopes on this tour to defeat suffrage.
Rumor spreads questioning a boxing title as Amy-Jimson is identified as the district light-weight champion while the claimed opponent Fanny and the public debate reveal Amy-Jimson is actually a grocer.
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