Storrow meets "naughty boys" in reform talk at Mason Street
President James J. Storrow met three schoolboys in Mason Street to discuss reform methods beyond corporal punishment. Photos and secrecy surrounded the session as reporters learned little about the youths or the program, with one mother denouncing Master Bunker and noting her son Fred Knight’s prior Parental School placement. Washington's Birthday provided a teaching cue, though details remained private.
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James J. Storrow
Bunker
Mason Street
Storrow
Alfred Bunker
Quincy School
Mr. Storrow
Fred Knight
Bany Street
John
Mrs. Knight
Mr. Bunker
the Post
Washington
Williams
Hudson Street
Little George Williams
Wells Denied Inducements in One Day Off Controversy
The Board of Aldermen debated Fire Commissioner Wells's statements denying any inducement to district chiefs for petition circulation to repeal the one day off in five rule. Wells cited staffing and training needs, and noted some repair duties and use of Auxiliary Fire Alarm Company boxes connected to city circuits. The communications were referred to the board for final action next Monday.
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Auxiliary Fire Alarm Company of
Boston
Board of Aldermen
Wells
Doyle
Alderman Kneeland
Fire Department
Cheswell
Hussey
Supreme Judicial
Superior Court
Alderman Curley
Curley
Nervine claim from Dr Miles pages heals nerves
Nervous disorders cover brain spinal cord and nerves including head troubles dreams blues melancholy and insanity and ailments like backache neuralgia St Vitus epileptic fits and organ weakness The ad touts Dr Miles Nervine as a refreshing tonic rebuilding worn nerves and cites a testimonial from J S Wilson confirming epilepsy recovery and money back guarantee
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Miles
J. S. Wilson
Dep. Co
Dallas Co
Death of Father J. f. Leary G A R chaplain-in-chief
Father J. f. Leary chaplain-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic died tonight after a long illness at Chapman Kansas aged 61 He was born at Ogdensburg New York.
Head Master Defends Whippings At Quincy School
Alfred Bunker the Quincy School head master defended his use of corporal punishment after a public inquiry. He argued most punished boys come from a poor waterfront district and cited records showing 19 pupils accounted for 140 whippings, disputing charges of widespread abuse. He described the suspected sizes of the rattan as a pencil and said reforms should be private. Local parents and reporters observed the session with mixed reactions.
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Alfred Bunker
Quincy School
Storrow
Water Front
State Street
Harrison Avenue
Dover Street
Harbor
Boston
Quincey School
Disfiguring Skin Disorder Ruins Employment Prospects
A man faces discrimination as a skin disease covers his face and body with itching sores. He cannot get work, has spent hundreds on doctors and hospitals, and his condition worsens despite treatment. He describes scratching until flesh became raw and seeks aid or recognition of the impact on his life.
Cure of Eczema Promised by Cuticura Ointment and Soap
A 1905 testimonial from Thomas M. Rossiter of East Orange New Jersey reports a long battle with eczema finally cured after five weeks of using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He describes widespread lesions and intense itching, credits the regimen with a complete recovery, and endorses the Cuticura line for speedy, lasting skin relief and employment restoration.
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Thomas M. Rossiter
Prospect Street
East Orange
N. J
Resolvent, Inc
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Mass
Youths Transfered from Quincy School Display Pranks
Three youths brought by Head Master Bunker from the Quincy School to the school illustrated boyishness with incidental pranks and humor yesterday.
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Bunker
Quincy
How to Exercise the Bowels Remains Safe Cascarets Advised
A health notice explains how slow transit poisons the body and stresses natural digestion. It promotes Cascarets as safe daily bowel exercise, contrasts them with castor oil and strong cathartics, and notes the product is sold by Sterling Remedy Company with a coupon gift offer.
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Sterling Remedy Company
CCC
Chicago
New York
Turnverein Grand March Draws 200 Couples
More than 200 couples joined the grand march at the 53rd annual Boston Turnverein ball at Turn Hall last night. Floor Director L. Lewinger and Mrs. Lewinger led the procession, after eight athletic youths under Louis Schmitt performed a sailor's dance in period costume earlier in the evening.
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Boston Turnverein
Turn Hall
L. Lewinger
Lewinger
Louis Schmitt
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James Sullivan
Herbert E. Falvey
Arthur Gorman
West
Mason Streets
Chairman Storrow
Lade
Esch
Turnverein
Charles Dana Gibson
Collier’s Weekly
P. F
Collier & Son
Diven
Boston Sunday Post
Collier’s
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