Early 14th Amendment Explainer For November Ballot
The Post outlines the 14th amendment and its provisions on compulsory voting to be submitted to voters at the November 5 election, detailing its aims and implications for the electoral process.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1918
Page
9
Amendment discussion on compulsory voting and secrecy
The text argues the General Court may require compulsory voting while preserving secret ballots. It states the legislature can pass a bill forcing citizens to vote if neglect harms public interest, and notes the era of initiative and referendum increases direct popular control over government.
Lawmakers debate compulsory voting and public credit safeguards
The text discusses whether citizens should be required to vote and outlines the 15th amendment provisions on state credit. It notes two key points: Congress may grant or withhold public credit and that loans require two thirds approval, with restrictions on loan purposes and oversight to protect public credit amid wartime expenditure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
United States
General Court
Bates
Cambridge Marine Survives Terrifying Shell Wounds
Private Jack Ferdinand of Cambridge narrowly survived a shell blast that left him with more than 200 shell fragments and a jagged piece in his back and lungs. Despite being buried under three feet of debris, he returned home convalescent yet cheerful, telling a Post reporter he is having the time of his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ferdinand
Columbia Street
Cambridge
Devil Dog Marine
Post
Baltimore's Gas Hounds Recruiter Alfred Jordan Named King Pin
Baltimore man Alfred Jordan 5 feet 3 1 2 inches 110 pounds a former Loyal Legion Escadrilles trooper is signed by the Gas Hounds Motor Transport Corps as a recruiting lieutenant. He toured the Boston office at 715 Beacon Street presenting his card to J Franklin Brown. The card bore medals including the Croix de Guerre and Verdun decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas Hounds
Motor Transport Corps
Alfred Jordan
Baltimore
Alfred
Boston
Beacon Street
J. Franklin Brown
New England
Verdun
Swiss Indignation Over Three Months For German Pilot
Geneva reports sharp Swiss anger after a German aviator received a three month fortress sentence for shooting down an unarmed Swiss captive balloon on Swiss soil. The Swiss lieutenant aboard the balloon was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Switzerland
Walsh Speaks at Service Flag Raisings in Somerville
Former Governor David S. Walsh drew an enthusiastic reception in Somerville yesterday as he spoke at two service flag raisings. A supporter called for three cheers for the next United States Senator and the crowd's response signaled strong backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David S. Walsh
Somerville
United States
T R TO TALK ON CONGRESS T R TO TALK ON CONGRESS
Roosevelt marks his 60th birthday at Sagamore Hill with family and telegrams. He plans to begin his 61st year with a New York address before the Republican Club, likely criticizing Wilson's bid for support of a Democratic Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Nicholas Longworth
Richard Derby
Archie Roosevelt
France
Roosevelt
New York
Republican Club
Wilson
Memorial Service for Lieut Putnam Held at Newton Highlands
Senator Weeks Lieutenant-Governor Coolidge and Mayor Childs spoke at a memorial service for Lieut David E. Putnam the American ace of aces. The service at the Congregational Church Newton Highlands drew a crowded audience as Rev George I Smart delivered the memorial sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Weeks
Coolidge
Childs
Newton
David E. Putnam
Newton Highlands
George I.’. Smart
Fred F. McEvoy Dies at 28 in Leominster
Fred F. McEvoy longtime Arden Mills superintendent of the American Woolen Company Fitchburg died at his East Leominster home from pneumonia brought on by influenza. He leaves a wife two children his parents Mr and Mrs Matthew H McEvoy two sisters and one brother William McEvoy. He was 28 and had spent eight years with Arden Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leominster
Fred F. McEvoy
Arden Mills
American Woolen Company
Fitchburg
Main Street
East Leominster
Matthew H. McEvoy
William McEvoy
McEvoy
Deafness Healed by Osmo-Chemic Physicians
Miss Nellie Edgecombe of Watertown and Mr. James Carson of Dover credit Osmo-Chemic Physicians with restoring their hearing after severe deafness. Carson recalls being unable to hear a ticking watch and now hears perfectly, while Edgecombe expresses gratitude for the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Edgecombe
Otis St
Watertown
James Carson
Dover
Mass
D. J. Walsh
M. D
Boylston St
Boston
Two Destroyers Launched at Fore River Yard
Two destroyers were launched yesterday at the Fore River plant of Bethlehem Shipbuilding in Quincy. The Bush was launched around 4 pm with sponsor Miss Josephine T. Bush, daughter of the late William Bush of the Marine Corps. Soon after, the Maddox was launched with sponsor Mrs. Frances Miller Hinchamp, granddaughter of the late William A. Maddox of the Marine Corps, witnessed by a large crowd of workers and military officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fore River
Bethelehem Shipbuilding Corporation
Quincy
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Bush
Josephine T. Bush
Wiliam Bush
Maddox
Frances Miller Hinchamp
William A. Maddox
Beveridge to Speak at Middlesex Club Dinner
Former United States Senator Albert J. Beveridge will be the principal speaker at the Middlesex Club dinner to be held at the Hotel Somerset tomorrow night. The club says the dinner was nearly postponed pending President Wilson’s request for a Democratic Congress election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Albert J. Beveridge
Middlesex Club
Hotel
Somerset
Wilson
Earthquake Damages Over 1 Million in Porto Rico
government report to Governor Yager details over 1 million dollars in damage from the quake on Porto Rico. Schools, island and municipal buildings, bridges and telegraph lines sustain losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Porto Rico
Yager
All Saints Day Friday Observances Noted Across Churches
Friday November 1 marks All Saints Day a holy day of obligation with mass attendance. Meat abstinence lifts for Friday while Thursday October 31 fast day remains observed. Extra masses vespers and benediction planned at churches with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
Imperial Granum First Aid for Flu Patients
Imperial Granum brings first aid to influenza convalescents both children and adults. Taken hot four times daily gives strengthening nourishment. Its tempting flavor pleases reluctant appetites. Any druggist two cents.
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