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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1906
Page
9
The Mayor visits the Fenway site of Harvard Medical School and its older buildings on a morning tour invited by Dr J Collins Warren. Faculty hope the tour spurs boulevard system extensions to raise property values in the area.
The Mayor will inspect streets around Roger Wolcott School in Dorchester at the urging of Councilman Clark Ward 20. The visit aims to address deplorable conditions causing hardships for students, with a concurrent review of streets near Franklin Field on Ward 20 side.
Street commissioners received a rare print depicting Boston in 1712. The original is in the British Museum. The harbor is crowded with British war vessels and the principal buildings of the old town are clearly delineated.
Mayor Fitzgerald will host Mayors and Selectmen from Greater Boston at Young's Hotel to discuss metropolitan needs. The dinner is seen as the kickoff for a movement toward annexing adjacent cities and towns into a “Greater Boston” with about 1,250,000 residents.
Trenton Feb 7 Governor Stokes granted Antoinette Tolla the Hackensack murderess a further 60 day reprieve to allow counsel to present more evidence for a new trial following a Board of Pardons resolution.
The Board of Street Commissioners voted to rename Boylston Avenue in Jamaica Plain to Amory Street to reflect the wishes of most residents. The change awaits confirmation by the Board of Aldermen.
Charles Frohman praised for Mizpah at Majestic with lavish set pieces. Wartime pace of seat sales rises for Princess Beggar at Tremont. Paula Edwardes returns in a stylish production. Robert Edeson and Strongheart draw college crowds at Park Theatre. Fernand Willard's Colonial run features The Fool's Revenge and The Middleman. Babes in the Wood attracts large audiences at the Boston Theatre. Fedora marque ends with My Partner at Empire. Maxine Elliott thrills at Hollis Street with Her Great Maid. The Education of Mr Pipp and Miss Pocahontas headline Tremont and Cadets. Knights of Columbus Isle of Dreams at Majestic, Lady of Quality next week. Way Down East returns to Boston Theatre. Keith’s offers varied acts incl Clifton Crawford and The Wolpert trio. Bowdoin Square Theatre packs Slaves of the Mine. Howard shows boast big casts. California Girls at Columbia, Four Thoroughbreds and Tom Coyne entertain. Fiske O Hara at Globe. Ernest Hogan returns. Castle Square ballots next week for preferred plays. Paris by Night shines at Palace. Broncho John at Austin & Stone’s Museum. Lincoln’s birthday matinee of After Midnight planned. Globe concert slated. Pocahontas scenery by Curran at Columbia. Mannes recital at Potter Hall. Calve and Marie Hall appearances. Park Square rink hosts Pierce vs Dodd speed duel. Providence Roller Skating Club parade planned.
Colonist tickets accepted in Pullman tourist sleepers on sale Feb 14 to Apr 6 for 49.90 to 62 dollars from Boston to Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego Portland Tacoma Seattle and other Pacific coast points with lower rates to intermediate stations Daily personally conducted Pullman tourist sleeping cars via direct lines to California destinations over Chicago Northwestern Union and Southern Pacific Bays direct line or via Colorado Scenic Route Also on Los Angeles Limited eight nights from Chicago over the Chicago Northwestern Union Pacific and New Salt Lake San Pedro route Tickets and information on application J KK Brittain 3Zens Agent 300 Washington st Boston
Tremont Temple hosts Lyman H. Howe’s notable film series featuring live sound. Viewers experience a Ceylon railway ride with engine sounds, elephant bath scenes, a Morocco parade, Alpine ascent, a heavy sea cruiser, ship burning, and numerous humorous interludes. The brief engagement deserves attendance.
Brimmer School alumni gathered for the 29th Brimmer School Association reunion at the United States Hotel. The menu card puzzle “61-29-26” refers to 61 years of existence, 29th reunion, and 25 years of mastership by Quincy E. Dickerman. About 50 members attended under William A. McDevitt’s leadership. Officers elected: President A. J. Pickens, Vice-President William T. Russell, Historian John J. Keenan, Secretary Dr. A. H. Gilson, Treasurer William A. McDevitt Jr.
Secretary Bonaparte read to the President the pardon of Midshipman Minor Meriwether Jr who was sentenced to dismissal for hazing. The extenuation cites that he stood on his head performed the rabbit dance and other nonsensical acts before the same midshipman to whom he is accused.
An 19th century health ad extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as the cure for lassitude, weak nerves, skin troubles, and liver and blood disorders. It touts a plant-based extract, medical endorsements, and notes it contains no alcohol. The ad urges readers to request a booklet detailing ingredients.
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