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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1917

Page

2

Cushing Puzzles Leaders in Massachusetts Campaign

Former Lieutenant-Governor Grafton D. Cushing writes that he has not criticized Governor McCall’s administration to avoid aiding the enemy campaign. Councillor Charles D. Wright urges Cushing to state his issues, warning of a pussy-foot campaign as voters head to a Tuesday election.

Grafton D. Cushing Charles D. Wright McCall Cushing Republican Party Wright Mr. Cushing Charles H. Wright McCall Campaign Committee Devonshire Street Boston Massachusetts New England Governor McCall

Delay at Constitutional Convention Raises Ballot Doubts

The debated convention faces a tight schedule with only the Curtis anti sectarian amendment likely to reach the ballot this year. Delegates passed an order requiring the rules committee to report by Sept 26 which measures may go to voters. An Anderson amendment limiting submissions passed 131 130, while a similar proposal for statute laws failed 134 127.

Anderson Committee On Rules House Senate Joseph Walker Luce

Brookline Lawyer Prentiss Cummings Dies in Maine

Prentiss Cummings, a Brookline attorney and Harvard graduate, died at his Paris Hill summer home in Maine at age 70. He served as first U S assistant district attorney from 1874 to 1881, led railway companies, sat on Boston Common Council, in the Legislature, and was Brookline’s State Senator. He led Mt. Auburn Cemetery and belonged to the Society of Cincinnati.

Prentiss Cummings Brookline Paris Hill Maine Cummings Harvard United States Cambridge Street Railway Company West End Street Railway Company Boston Elevated Brookline Savings Bank Old Boston Common Council Society of Cincinnati Mt. Auburn Cemetery

Mantell Stars in Hamlet at Shubert Theatre

Robert Mantell and his company presented Hamlet at the Shubert last evening to a large appreciative audience. Mantell delivered a vividly strong title performance with scenes that matched his previous season’s power and added notable Ophelia intrigue. Genevieve

Robert Mantell Shubert Theatre Mr. Mantell Ophelia Genevieve

Actress Delivers Notable Mad Scene in Silent Performance

The review praises the actress for a standout portrayal in the dramatic moment, calling her mad scene one of her greatest and most successful efforts in the part.

Hamper

Strength for the Ailing Strength for the Ailing

A vintage health ad proclaims Wincarnis as a tonic to banish weakness and anemia. It claims over 10,000 doctors have recommended the product to restore strength and vitality.

Wincarnis

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