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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1896
Page
6
Professor Wright describes early cathode ray experiments capturing bones and internal structures. He notes wood, leather, glass resistance and a rabbit’s interior visible in X-ray like photographs, with promise for medical use.
The Harvard University annual report for 1894-95 outlines ongoing financial pressures and a shift in attitudes toward athletics toward moderation and fair play. It details museum plans emphasizing casts and photographs, Radcliffe College alliance effects, and rising graduate attendance in Harvard courses.
The article describes Professor Wright producing a historic cathode photograph of his own hand on January 27 using a Ruhmkorff coil and Crookes tube. It notes the image reveals bones clearly with shading and texture, and explains setup details and exposure considerations.
A brief remark frames photography as a measured craft whose mastery will trigger a broader transformation. The quote suggests technique leads to sweeping change in art and society, implying a future where perfected images redefine cultural norms.
Edison reports ongoing cathode ray experiments in Orange New Jersey. He says the field holds innumerable possibilities and reiterates his forecast that in fifty years electricity will be extracted directly from coal.
Roentgen presents preliminary findings to the Wurzburg Physico Medical Society asserting the photographed rays are not cathode rays but rays generated by cathode rays. He refers to them as X rays and reviews his experiments.
A humorous scene shows a suave minister at the font with a large armful of fabric, asking for more water as he prepares to baptize a baby named Augustus Philip Ferdinand Codrinton Chesterfield Livingstone Snooks.
The rules adopted in the past thirteen years target player safety, academic balance, fewer contests, preservation of college spirit, eligibility of genuine students and amateurs, and proper use of sports funds. Early efforts to keep professionals out faced resistance, while the report highlights elective-system results, secondary school enrichment, and the need for broader preparation. The 1894-95 finances show careful budgeting, a Gore Hall renovation prepayment, departmental deficits in Medical and Lawrencian schools, and improved enrollment boosting future income amid hard times.
The Kentucky Assembly voting results show Hunter 66 Blackburn 62 McCreary 2 Carlisle 2 Bate 2 with 69 needed for a choice. The Citizens Bank of Connersville Ind owned by ex US Treasurer Huston was assigned. Charles M Sprague named receiver of Recamier Manufacturing Co New York at Mrs Harriet Hubbard Ayer’s petition. Interior Dept set May 1 to open Red Lake Indian lands in Minnesota. Sligo Social Club to host a party at Puritan Hall Roxbury on February 13.
Fragmentary OCR item reports a peculiar hair on the face reacting to light and electricity in Woodbury. Readable portion notes an unusual phenomenon without clear explanation or follow up.
Mayor Quincy addressed the Boston Paper Trade Association dinner urging a shift in taxation away from corporations and toward quasi public bodies. He called for free field for business, modernizing the port, and stronger metropolitan collaboration with park sewerage water and dock improvements. Also notes Lincoln Rice and Lincoln proposals and a Loyal Legion banquet with 400 attendees.
Members of the Master Builders Association with wives and guests held a concert and ball at Odd Fellows Hall last evening. About 350 were present, with a grand march led by Thomas J. Tate and daughter. Daniel G. Finnerty directed the floor, assisted by E C Kelley, as many notable figures from plumbing organizations and civic bodies attended.
A lengthy roster lists individuals paired with their wives: Cunningham Denver Dugan Fitzgerald Forbes OConnell Finneran French Hayes Kelley Kelley Perry Sharper Winn Kelley La Chapelle Meech Young Tully and their spouses.
The American Academy of Dental Science held a meeting at Young's with about forty members from New England. Eugene S. Talbot, M D, D D S of Chicago, spoke on Dental and Facial Evidences of Constitutional Defect, a masterly scientific address freely debated by guests including Edward Cowles, G H M Rowe, J S Hildreth, and others.
The event featured speakers Charles Carleton Coffin Eben Alexander Captain E F Norton and Rev A A Berle as they shared war reminiscences. Officers elected for the year were President John H Whittemore Vice President Richard Holland and Secretary Treasurer William Park.
Thirty five members of the class of 70 gathered for their twenty sixth annual reunion and dinner at the Thorndike. Special guest Mr. Babson head master of the English High School spoke along with Representative Keenan Senator Darling Dr Joseph Chase and Arthur H Newman. W E Barker served as poet. Officers for the next year were President W M Blodgett vice president Arthur E Bill treasurer John H Appleton and secretary R E Bartlett.
The Class of 92 held a reunion and dinner at the United States Hotel last evening. It was the first class to graduate from a four year course. Officers elected: Frederic D. Scotton president, Thomas Wiseman vice president, Robert C. Harlow secretary, William E. Ricker treasurer.
The tenth annual meeting of the Boston Leather Associates was held last evening at the Parker House. President F. H. Gage presided. Officers elected for the ensuing year were President H. B. Dillenback vice president Zenas Sears Jr secretary W. S. Dawson treasurer George E. Dutton. Guests included H. W. Wadleigh and William H. Baldwin.
The Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Union held a dinner and annual meeting at Young's Hotel with seventeen members present. Elected for the next year were President Benjamin P. Eldredge, Vice-President C. F. Richardson, Secretary J. H. McKenna, and directors L. J. Coyes, W. P. Drury, M. C. Parkhurst, and J. W. Hart.
Mayor Lyman of Waltham faces reform hurdles as he shifts swill collection from health to street department. The street payroll was questioned by the auditor. Salem Carpenters Union seeks May 1 eight hour workday and will meet with contractors Monday. Bennington Vermont power plant boiler explosion injures Patrick Daly fatally and threatens the dynamo house. The town plunged into darkness overnight.
A humorous exchange in Harper's Bazar features a passenger asking if a vestibule limited train stops at Dinkeyville. The porter bluntly responds that the train does not hesitate, highlighting regional dialect and social wit of the era.
The West End Street Railway Company petitions Boston aldermen for leave to construct and maintain new tracks across Albany street linking its coal wharf to the central power station, replacing existing tracks, and to establish an overhead trolley system with poles wires and electrical apparatus, with underground and surface street alterations. Samuel Little, president, Boston February 3, 1896.
On February 3 1896 the Board orders fourteen days通知 to all interested parties and schedules a hearing on February 24 at 3 p.m. to consider granting the petition. Notice to be published in the Boston Post and Boston Globe. Attest J M Galvin City Clerk.
Time tables for local and through service on the Boston and Albany line list No 7 through No 88 trains with departures from Boston to Chicago New York Albany and beyond. It notes sleeping and drawing room cars dining service and travel times with contact details for tickets and schedules at Boston offices.
New York to Boston routes via Shore Line and New Haven shows multiple trains including Stay State Limited at 10:00 a m and Night Midnight Express at 12:00. Fall River Line Weekday service at 6 p m connects with Plymouth or Pilgrim steamer. Stonington and Norwich lines offer evening connections with coastal steamers City of Lowell Worcester and New Hampshire Maine.
Steamship service contact details for Philad Lphia to Washington routes via Shore Line and Pennsylvania R with schedules 9:00 am Colonial Express and 7:04 pm Federal Express. Tickets, parlor car seats, sleeping berths, and staterooms available at 8 Old State House under Park Square. Limited car capacity. daily operations include Sundays.
Massachusetts State House notice announces a Feb 12 hearing at 10:30 a.m. in Room 150. Committee chairman Francis W. Darling and Clerk Charles D. Brown oversee the session on district police report related to boiler inspections.
The notice announces a meeting at Room No 150 State House on Wednesday February 12 at 10 80 o clock to discuss the governor's address on supervision of corporations granting of special charters and prevention of stock watering.
The Committee on the Liquor Law will hear interested parties on House Bill 266 regarding licenses within a specified distance of public schools. Hearing set for Wednesday Feb 12 at 10:30 a.m. in Room 10 State House, with Erastus Jones as chairman and Timothy J. Donovan as clerk.
A hearing for interested parties on House Bill No 267 relating to licenses for intoxicating liquors will be held at Room 10 State House on Wednesday February 12 at 10 30 a m. Chairman Erastus Jones presides.
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