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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1915
Page
4
Samuel J. Elder led a Tremont Theatre rally with about 2000 attendees arguing the home role justifies voting rights. Anne Martin and Maud Wood Park framed suffrage as benefiting homes, schools, and wages, while opponents were challenged and Jewish, Mormon, and socialist views addressed.
A speaker questions the link between voting and jury service and cites Massachusetts statutes listing 32 voter classes exempt from jury duty. He notes that many officials and professionals are exempt and suggests a 38th exemption would extend similar relief to women.
More than 180 surgeons from across the United States attend Boston's sixth annual Clinical Congress of North America. Sessions run morning, afternoon, and evening with headquar ters at Copley Plaza and clinics at Boston hospitals and medical schools. Notable participants include Dr. John B. Murphy of Chicago and Dr. Charles H. Mayo of Rochester, who will speak on anatomical development errors.
Congressman Gallivan spoke to about 400 members of the Inman Square Democratic Club at its new Municipal building headquarters in Cambridge. He outlined issues before Congress, praised President Wilson, and endorsed Governor Walsh for reelection.
In Pawtucket and Central Falls seven clergymen of the Ministers' Union are erecting a large tabernacle with skill close to that of trained carpenters. The structure is rising quickly and is expected to be ready to host revival services before cold weather.
In Baltimore on October 24, Max Miller testified in Circuit Court that one million dollars would not induce reconciliation with his wife Sarah. Judge Dobler granted Miller an absolute divorce, after he was asked if any hope remained for reconciliation.
Bulgarian forces on the Aegean shore have moved to the northern Serbian front. Five Turkish divisions replace them to defend the Bulgarian coast. Bulgarian strength on the Serbian front is seven divisions, with four in the Pirot and Kniazevac region.
A mixed catalog ad lists prices from 45 to 150 for furs and coats including natural raccoon beaver seal dyed muskrat and leopard coats. Lace blouses and new night dresses in various fabrics are shown with sale prices from 1.75 to 5.75 and 2900 for fur lined coats.
Monday offers about 200 pieces of hand embroidered neckwear including guimpes vestees and collars. Materials are wet and organ dy with prices usually from 1.50 to 4 dollars with many around 3 dollars.
Vintage accessory sale offers ostrich boas in black and white from 12.50 to 30. Marabout pieces in black natural taupe priced 85 to 12.50. Knitted silk scarfs in many colors and combinations range from 5 to 12.50.
Dr Paul Popenoe editor of the Journal of Heredity rejects the idea of pre natal culture. He states Darwin and other scientists agree maternal impressions and marks are a myth and a mother cannot shape a child's character by thoughts or will.
A physician dismisses claims that a mother’s cravings or thoughts before birth shape a child’s traits. He cites heredity and nutrition as the only transmitters and warns that pre-natal culture offers no verifiable benefits or evidence of altering mental or physical outcomes.
In Omaha on October 24 Miss Minnie Kneeter rolls a peanut around the block at the busiest corner using a toothpick. She bets on the Phillies and declares she is not a piker, drawing a large crowd.
Chicago on October 24 Professor Charles Zueblin told Arche Club that the state should require girls to take motherhood and housekeeping courses as one way to reduce divorces.
Chicago October 24 police today probe the murder of Franklin R Voorhees a broker began as suspected party anger at his munition supply work for Great Britain and allies but the discovery of a diamond cut from his scarf with nippers shifts the theory to robbery.
The Boston Gaelic School Society met at 1151 Washington street with many attendees. Thomas G. Collins and James Hayes spoke on the valor and chivalry of the Irish race and their love of liberty.
The Rev. F A Lind of Atlanta Georgia has accepted a call to lead the Second Universalist Church in South Weymouth. His letter of acceptance was read at yesterday morning’s service and he will begin his pastorate in November, succeeding the Rev Ralph Rose.
Governor Walsh launches a day and night stump tour covering nearly the entire state. The campaign schedule keeps him and the Democratic ticket hopping from town to town as election day nears.
The governor and party depart South station for a Cape tour ending with rallies in South Dartmouth Fall River New Bedford. A packed schedule lists stops at Sandwich West Barnstable Barnstable Yarmouth Hyannis Osterville Cotuit Falmouth Woods Hole Buzzards Bay Onset Wareham and more with evening events in South Dartmouth Fall River New Bedford and Taunton. Edward A. Filene and ex congressman Thomas Thacher join as speakers while the campaign stresses state issues and challenges to Samuel W. McCall on tariff and tax questions.
The speaker contrasts his record with McCall and emphasizes addressing Massachusetts state concerns. He argues party labels are mere formality and urges voters to judge by their records rather than national tariff or policy debates. A weeklong itinerary includes Franklin county and multiple rallies statewide.
Rome reports Pope Benedict has moved to create more Italian cardinals despite wartime constraints. Italian members in the Sacred College will outnumber foreign prelates, with French German and possibly Austrian names among potential new appointees. The pontiff is expected to issue a major peace-focused allocution.
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