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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
6
Harvard’s President Eliot argues against current intercollegiate sports methods. He foresees a slim outlook for the system, backed by university boards, and plans reforms after the present year. He bases objections on principle rather than scholarship statistics.
A discussion on women’s health advocates tonic treatment cites Mrs. Martha Dennis of Kalamazoo as a case. The piece criticizes violent college sports, urging safer alternatives and limit on intercollegiate contests while noting Harvard policy and faculty observations on scholarships and the Divinity School outcomes.
A growing Boston credit house at 800 Washington street invites shoppers to inspect its two spacious floors of men and women’s suits. The store highlights flexible payment options with either easy weekly terms or cash for customers seeking convenience.
Agnes Mc Keigue 23 of Lawton Avenue appeared before Judge Symonds in the local police court charged with embezzling 1800 from clothing store owner David Basker on Munroe Street. The bookkeeper and clerk pleaded not guilty as accounts showed a shortage.
Richard Sisk questioned David Basker about card playing at a clubroom near the store amid shortages at the firm. Basker admitted suspicion of card play and the trial was adjourned to April 25 for the young woman and her counsel to review the books with an expert accountant.
The Edison Electric Illuminating Company announces a revolution in street lighting with Tungsten lamps delivering 60 candle power and 25 percent more light for the same budget. The system uses new reflectors to spread light evenly across highways, benefiting small towns and maintaining uniform rates across communities.
ST. PETERSBURG April 16 The Russ reports the admiralty has ordered four 900 ton torpedo boat destroyers from England reversing a prior plan to build warships for Russia domestically.
In Andover New Hampshire two men from Fall River Mass were arrested in Danbury after a late morning to afternoon pursuit. Wilbur Tucker and Charles Richards pleaded not guilty to breaking into W H Cole’s East Andover general store and firing at owner. held on $1000 bonds each for the grand jury. They claimed no heavy loot was taken and were jailed in Concord.
The Shipbuilding Employers' Federation warned that if northeast coast ship workers who began a January strike do not resume by April 25, all shipyards in Britain could shut, affecting about a quarter of a million workers.
In New York on April 16 the State Democracy ended with William J. Conners of Buffalo chosen as chairman. A 12 member committee was appointed to reorganize Kings County Democracy amid protest from Charles F. Rattigan over the new selection. Conners travels to Rochester for a Bryan meeting and possible talks with Bryan and Charles F. Murphy.
Professor Charles Furlong formerly of Cornell University was presented by Minister Hicks to President Nantt in Santiago after arriving from a journey across Terra del Fuego and the Patagonian pampas.
Washington April 16 The House of Representatives struck out the proviso limiting the Secretary of the Navy to Holland type submarine torpedo boats clearing the way for the Navy to select any submarine model. The debate featured a humorous exchange between Mr Williams and Mr Hobson. The House recessed until tomorrow at 11 30 after agreeing to take up the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill.
The second practical talk for salespeople was hosted by A. Shuman & Co. with 300 plus attendees including firm members and department heads. F S Murphy, J Jackman, and Frank C Bradman spoke forcefully on longstanding business tenets upheld for fifty years by the founder of a venerable company.
A simple popular preparation for the complexion used by upper class women in cities. Dissolve Sartoin in hot water then mix with Rose Water and Cologne Spirits, strain, and apply. Results begin after a few applications and aim for a permanent rosy glow with continued use.
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