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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1903

Page

2

Somerset Ballroom Glitters At Annual Assembly Show

Boston's elite crowd attends the Somerset debut of the season with 450 subscribers including debutantes. Green decorations, palm laden balconies, and lavish supper tables frame a night led by Mrs. Nathaniel Thayer and Mr. J Grafton Minot Jr. The guest list mirrors last year with Mrs. T Lindall Winthrop added. next assembly slated for Feb 6.

Somerset Boston Harvard Bryce J. Allan Nathaniel Thayer Wilbur A. Burnham 8. Hooper-Hooper J. Grafton Minot Juuup S. Sears John Co. Gray Frederick H. Prince

Cambridge Mayor Calls Cambridge Schools Wasteful

Cambridge Mayor McNamee attacked the school system at a Cambridge School Board meeting, criticizing high and Latin schools for long hours, free periods, small class sizes, and high costs. He urged tighter management, potential savings of $8000 to $10,000 yearly, and proposed excluding day teachers from evening classes. The Dunster School closure discussion continued, with $387,041.20 needed for next year’s schools.

Cambridge School Board McNamee Cambridge Dunster School

Lynn Suspect Defies Police In Sheridan Case

In Lynn on Jan 9 a prominent young man, linked to a Boston death mystery, faced severe cross examination over Annie B Sheridan formerly Miss Nora Whitney. He denied knowledge, accused police, and suggested others were more culpable, amid criticism of how the case was handled and the suspect’s prominent family ties.

Lynn Annie B. Sheridan Boston Nora Whitney Miss Sheridan Police Department

Harvard class crews elect captains at boathouse

The Harvard class crews held afternoon elections in the boathouse. E B Roberts was elected to lead the Weld senior crew H Dillingham the junior J B Ayers the Newell senior H F Phillips the junior and J B Tew the soi

Harvard E. B. Roberts Weld H. Dillingham J. B. Ayers Newell H. F. Phillips J. B. Tew

Postum Proves Safer and Cheaper Than Coffee Says Granville Couple

A Granville Ohio woman writes that her husband quit coffee due to health issues and, after trying Postum Food Coffee, found it improved his nerves and stomach. They note Postum costs 25 cents per one and a quarter pounds, lasts longer than two pounds of coffee, and is suitable for children as a non stimulant food.

Granville Ohio Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Legislature moves to probe coal crisis with special committee

A legislative drive to study the coal shortage advances with a plan to appoint a special committee empowered to summon witnesses and papers. Senators Chandler Apsey Chandler Gore named, House members to follow, while courts may rule on cities powers to run coal yards and sales to residents.

Boston Senate Chandler Jones Apsey Cambridge Somerville Gore House Myers MacCartney

Fisherman Navigates 240-Moot Jury Rudder to Port

The Provincetown schooner Sea Fox reached T wharf after sailing 20 miles with a jury rudder improvised from an anchor stock and fish pen boards. Captain Daly rigged the device when the rudder broke at the head, enabling steering and a two day voyage to the harbor.

Provincetown T Wharf Daly Ida M. Chase Gloucester Sarah H. Powers Mary Powers

Morocco Sultan defeats pretender near Fez in revolt

A dispatch from Melilla reports Bu Hamara, claimant to the Moroccan throne, defeated near Fez and retreating to Taza. Several moro tribes have abandoned the revolutionary movement and submitted to the Sultan.

Madrid Melilla Morocco Bu Hamara Fez Taza

Eczema Remedies and Blood Purifier Claim

An old advertisement outlines eczema as a skin ailment with redness itching oozing and scales. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla can remove humors causing eruptions and promises radical cures, plus Hoops Pills as a cathartic option, priced at cents.

Send no money just a postal card for Dr. Shoop order

A clean sales pitch promises a six bottle supply of Dr Shoop's Restorative for $5.50 if proven effective. Readers are told to request a test by mail to Dr Shoop Box 683 Racine Wisconsin with no upfront payment.

Dr. Shoop

Ex-Governor Crane Named Dalton Justice of the Peace

Former governor Crane is appointed as Dalton justice of the peace by Governor Bates. His powers are limited to certifying documents and administering oaths. he cannot marry or try cases. He plans to host his staff next summer and will administer the oath to the umpire at the ball game to adjudicate balls and strikes.

Crane John l. Bates Dalton

Harvard Proposes Bar on Professional School Students in Teams

The intercollegiate conference meets at Cambridge to discuss eligibility rules. Harvard plans to exclude professional school students from class teams with strong support from President Eliot and faculty leaders. Opponents include Coach Farley and Captain Kernan who warn it may tilt balance toward Yale.

Cambridge Harvard Eliot Hurlbut Briggs Reid Farley Kernan Hollis Yale Sheldon Glass Hogan

Billionaire Will Test Case Withdrawn From Art Trust Suit

New York Jan 9 The suit by Mrs. Virginia Heinisch, half sister to Jacob Rogers, to challenge the $6,000,000 Rogers estate bequest to the Metropolitan Museum of Art has been withdrawn.

New York Virginia Heinisch Jacob Rogers Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dewey Loses Another Sidewalk Case in North End

Ex-Judge Henry Dewey loses second sidewalk case before Judge Ely. Benjamin Elfman, his client, is found guilty on two charges obstructing the sidewalk and using abusive language to an officer. Each charge carries a $5 fine.

Henry Dewey Ely North End Benjamin Elfman

Boston Old State House crowds slow fire teams says merchants urge action

Letter from TM the Editor notes crowded south side of the Old State House by East Boston tunnel contractors sheds. Fire department movements are impeded by teams in the area. Writer urges that no teams be allowed on the street to aid merchants and department operations. January column.

the Post Old State House

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