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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1905
Page
6
Boston residents celebrate the new school committee after a long tenure of 24 members. The five elected will oversee about three million dollars in annual spending for 100000 students, with public expectation for faithful stewardship and improved results.
A discussion explains a missed referendum on a three year term for city auditor last Tuesday. The May enacted statute would extend the auditor's term if voters approve but omission has no penalties and the city charter remains controlling.
The article notes two gunboats the Wasp and Hist faced deadly failures during a rescue off Nantucket Shoals. It cites choked pumps, leaks, steering and boiler problems, leaving crews bailing and injured. An official inquiry from Washington is said to be necessary.
The text reports the retirement of President Henry 8. Pritchett from his leadership role. Further details such as date, institution, and successor are not provided in the fragment.
President J Pritchett steps down from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology citing time demands from his role with the Carnegie foundation in aiding old and needy instructors. The $10,000,000 fund involves educational work and numerous institutions. The five years of leadership brought prosperity and a bright outlook for MIT.
The incoming City Council shows stronger average ability while keeping practical municipal experience. The Board of Aldermen sits seven Democrats to six Republicans and the Common Council 45 Democrats to 80 Republicans, with no clear partisan domination. A Democratic Mayor and near parity urge harmony with vigilance.
Dr William Howe votes for mayor on Tuesday at nearly 100 years old Miss Florence Robinson famed Boston artist ill in Paris and her mother leaving New York for home Joseph Hooker Post plans illustrated lecture on Japan and China by C T Witt at Music Hall Dec 20 Beacon Hill horse demonstrates intelligence by resisting bare ground use Malden Aldermen elections next year lack Admiral Jack Devil at meetings Newspaper men will miss him Mrs Edgar Van Etten hosts reception for Mrs Donald McLean D A R Dec 20 Kalich tour news Keht Quincy Kilby to manage Mme Kalichs Maeterlincks Manna Vanna and new Fantasma at Majestic opening Monday plus Kalich at Tremont in April
A Chicago Inter Ocean note praises a recent fortune party hosted by six women at Miss Cordelia Smith’s home. Each hostess ran a fortune table with activities including gypsy card readings by Loretta Octigan and palmistry by Perers Brown, while other readings covered headwriting horoscopes and the meaning of the company’s dumps. The piece suggests a society fortune bazaar could raise funds for charity.
The Girls Club of Grace Sunday School Jamaica Plain will hold a sale of fancy and useful articles at Tomfohrde Hall Boylston Station this afternoon and evening. Under supervision of Rev J Frederick Wendell pastor Roslindale Bethlehem English Evangelical Lutheran Church a large attendance is expected for Jamaica Plain parish benefit.
A light column notes drought in India and frost harming Michigan peaches. Maine lawmakers push more alcohol rules as Augusta courts rule malt is liquor. New York and local politics air brief quips while crime headlines tease readers. The Touraine license status hovers between renewal and denial.
A 1905 editorial thanks the incoming Boston mayor for support and offers to help fill city posts. It lists positions with salaries from 3500 to 7500 dollars and jokingly favors roles in auditing streets and lamps, while lampooning cemetery and hospital duties. The piece blends humor with civic commentary and includes a mock seal dated December 18 1905.
Evelyn finds a gold key during a twilight stroll then reads an ad seeking its return. Arthur Stuart identifies the owner and reveals a mysterious charity box containing a sapphire ring and a blessing from Madeline A. Nachet. They open the box together and destiny seems to smile on love.
In a humorous exchange Major Bourbon reveals his luggage vanished within an hour of arrival as the cork on a bottle popped. Colonel Ryemash probes the mishap prompting the witty confession.
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