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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1906
Page
4
Boston’s oldest piano shop offers massive discounts on new high grade pianos with interior guarantees. Prices from 135 to 237, with down payments and monthly terms. sale continues evenings to 9 p.m. and mail-order options available.
Princess Victoria Patricia of Connaught is said to be in love and willing to renounce rank to wed her chosen. The Marquis of Anglesey is reportedly her steady, but he allegedly favors Lady Ivy Gordon-Lennox, daughter of Lord Algernon Gordon-Lennox. The Connaughts plan to announce an engagement when the marquis comes of age next April.
Four members of the Robillard family, Gilbert 64, Mary 47, Napoleon 23, and his wife 21, were in serious condition today in Providence from suspected preserved rhubarb poisoning. A physician believed the can held a poison like corrosive sublimate. The family, mill workers who recently moved from New Hampshire, faced unclear recovery hopes.
London report says the aristocratic Tory Constitutional Club expelled Lord Balfour of Burleigh after he backed and voted for a Liberal free trader in the recent general election, contrary to the club's pledge to a Tory protectionist.
Patriotic Back Bay women wore colonial attire at a Massachusetts Floral Emblem Society event hosted by Mrs. C. F. Link at 75 Gainsborough Street. Ellen A. Richardson led the reception line. a George Washington birthday cake bore the dates 1738-1906. Miss Leontine A. Richardson read a poem titled Washington. Participants included Frank Norcross, Miss Alice Stuart, Herbert Stuart, the Misses Allen and Brewer, Mr. and Mrs. Stedman, and Miss F. Lagrange.
Fred Macomber, a colored man from Palmer, sues a Race Street roller skating rink proprietor claiming he was refused a pair of skates after buying a ticket and being admitted. The suit alleges racial discrimination in the transaction.
The machine gun battery of the State militia will visit Ottawa on August 18 and 19 as guests of the British Army and Navy Veteran Association of Boston. The First Light Infantry of Providence has also been invited to join the trip.
The article defends corporal punishment in schools with the saying spare the rod and cites examples. Headmaster Bunker of the Quincy School recalls using the rattan on notable figures including W. T. A. Fitzgerald John L. Sullivan William Lloyd Garrison John F. O'Neil and others in past incidents.
A piece by Mrs Eva Cassell of Chelsea urges teachers to replace corporal punishment with moral sug gestion. It argues that guiding boys toward obedience through mental imagery of good conduct builds character, avoids harm from whipping, and suggests gathering disruptive pupils for rational, oral guidance in the principal's office.
John J Sullivan praises the Quincy district school master for daily whippings. He recalls his own Boston memory of corporal punishment and argues it builds character and discipline. He defends harsh discipline as a path to good citizens and urges teachers to continue their firm approach.
W T A Fitzgerald of the Quincy School Alumni recalls being the first boy licked by Master Bunker in 1883. He acknowledges pushing in the yard but defends punishment as a remedy for moblike ratination. He describes a culture of blackmail and political graft among youths and endorses Bunker's discipline.
Acting Superintendent Sul livan and ex US Attorney Casey Tell recall their experiences. Casey argues private deliberations would have kept the matter off the present newspaper page. He suggests the rules may be broken in school. Livan, an old Tyler street boy, says discipline in his day differed little from now.
A South Boston student praises Alfred Bunker, longtime Quincy School principal, arguing he is lenient and fair, rarely punishing unless necessary. The letter cites nine years of schooling under him, calling for publication to counter negative views and share students’ high regard.
A reader condemns corporal punishment in Boston schools citing San Francisco methods. The writer argues discipline should target the mind not the body, urging explanation over physical punishment for truancy temper and behavior issues to weaken harmful habits.
North Adams, Feb 22 A school teacher Miss J Marion Woodward testified that pupils Arthur Trayon and Wilfred Goyette age 14 defied rules and appeared at school under liquor influence. Trayon to Lyman School Westboro and Goyette to Springfield truancy school.
A Boston school pupil writes to Mr. Storrow through the Boston Post defending Mr. Alfred Bunker of Quincy School. He argues Bunker whips as needed and cites unruly pupils who steal or snowball drivers. The writer, a 1906 graduate, says harsher punishment would deter misbehavior and protests recent newspaper claims.
A Quincy School graduate testifies at the school committee hearing regarding Mr Alfred Bunker principal of the Quincy School recounting a lifelong educational experience under his care describing early instruction received at Quincy during the narrator’s school career.
The ad declares Rexall Mucu Tone as a trustworthy catarrh remedy backed by pharmacists. It promises quick relief and improved health from the first dose, including stronger appetite, warmer extremities, steadier nerves, better sleep, and renewed energy, with a money back guarantee and a 50 cent trial bottle.
A druggists group explains how The United Drug Company operates multiple in house divisions to produce Rexall remedies for over 2000 retailers. They argue that profits hinge on high quality medicines and offer a money back guarantee if Rexall products do not benefit customers.
In a letter dated from former pupil Jos Stone, he defends Mr. Bunker, the school principal, asserting he treated students fairly during his attendance era ending 1900. Stone blames unruly home environments and neglectful parenting for discipline issues and calls for classmates to voice support.
Superintendent of Schools Parkinson of Waltham argues that corporal punishment should be used only as a remedy and not routinely. He notes seasoned teachers may see cases where it is more wholesome than substitutes, but warns repeated use implies improper administration or targeting the wrong pupil.
Superintendent F J Peaslee and School Board member J M Blaisdell express support for corporal punishment in Lynn public schools. Peaslee calls it salutary and a privilege for teachers, while Blaisdell supports mild, moderate discipline for persistent misconduct and rejects harsh measures.
Lena Strock’s son described his school experience as eight grades without being hit. He said the rattan was deserved by others. Identified boys facing Mr Storrow include Fred Knight of 75 Albany, James Sullivan of Hudson, and Joseph Seger of 7 Rochester, to be his successors.
The Board of Aldermen in Waltham revoked six victuallers licenses for persistent law violations. The affected establishments are Thomas Firenza at 232 Moody Street Conti Brothers at 211 Moody Street A Helman at 8 Elm Street A Vincenzo at 363 Moody Street Peter Marcopolis at 43 Moody Street and Simeone Brothers at Prospect Street. The license committee stated they conducted personal visits and inspections before taking action.
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