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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1903
Page
7
A humorous exchange between Nellie and a speaker centers on undefined terms ephuracism and unification. Nellie’s seminary polish clashes with the narrator’s self defense as they tease language, love, and a Welsh rarebit interlude while debating ideal definitions and marriage.
A Tiffany stained glass memorial window added to Arlington Street Church honors Matthew Luce of Marlboro Street who died February 6, 1902. The scene features Christ under an autumnal tree with a sunset of purple pink and gold and a sparkling rivulet at his feet, illustrating the fifth such window inside the edifice.
The Schoolhouse Commission plans a two story primary school on Kenwood Road at Huntington Avenue. The L shaped building will have six 32 by 24 foot classrooms, a back corridor, and a main entrance at the L angle. A basement cooking and manual training room is proposed for grammar pupils from the Martin district. A vaulted wall and solid barrier will reduce noise from the avenue traffic.
Mrs. Julia Ward Howe condemns gambling among young women in high society. She cites large losses, invitations to houses, and the imitation of foreign elite habits. She urges public and moral leadership, noting laws against lotteries and raffles, and calls for liberty grounded in good sense and morals.
Cambridge society circles report amusement at an indoor race meet by the Het Air Jockey Club. Two classes for racers were listed as the 18 year old fillies and the 35 year old handicap with betting featured. The Camaraderie club has 150 members aged 18 to 35 to bridge Cambridge social sets. The Colonial Club hosts ladies meetings with evening entertainments and a race using numbered ladies and betting by the men with counterfeit cash.
Dennis Cash a long time figure in Dover New Hampshire shoe trade died today A native of Ireland he was born January 28 180 and served the city as Alderman on several occasions The death marks the loss of a prominent local businessman and longtime public servant
Two teen burglars John Costello aged 18 and Edward Berry aged 19 were captured by Division 6 police after breaking into Miss Mayer’s home at 130 Gold Street. A gold watch ring bracelet a plush cape and a skirt were stolen. Berry lives at 128 Gold Street and Costello at 143 West Third Street.
Mrs Laura Tarcelli and her three children were found destitute in East Boston. The Post's Friday story prompted G W Varney to send a $5 aid and a subscription. Local overseers provided temporary fuel and provisions while she seeks steady work to support her family.
The Young Men’s Catholic Association executive committee met at 41 East Newton Street to plan the annual College Ball reunion in Symphony Hall on February 23. Tickets may be limited due to demand. past attendees may have first choice. Cardinal Gibbons is expected to visit Boston and attend receptions with the association. Ladies who aided past arrangements will be guests at one reception. A general meeting is scheduled for next Sunday to finalize details.
The Supreme Judicial Court will hear arguments at 9 30 in Boston as the commissions of new chief justice Knowlton and associate justice Braley are read This marks a rare ceremony in Boston for a chief justice Marcus Morton was the last to have his commission read there in the past Chief Justices Field Holmes previously sat in Berkshire and associates have often joined the bench elsewhere.
Tonight at the Westminster the wedding reception for Dr and Mrs Harry M Haynes will follow a private ceremony at the pride's home Hotel Regent Cambridge attended by immediate family. Mrs Charles Mackay sister of the bride helps receive. Miss Porter trained at Howard Seminary and later toured Europe Asia and Africa with her father.
New York January 11 Arrangements by Street Commissioner Woodbury nearly ready to collect garbage and ashes in Manhattan by Metropolitan trolley cars. Flat cars with covers to be used for disposal after midnight, reclaiming land and saving the city thousands of dollars while improving sanitation.
New York police Captain Dooley discreetly ran 10 officers into a poolroom at 176 Broadway by issuing admission cards to undercover operation. The raid netted five arrests including the alleged proprietor while Dooley and four officers remained inside controlling bets and recording patrons as the telephone and betting activity continued.
Dr Harry J Phillips reports using crude petroleum baths as a new treatment for lockjaw on 14 year old Louis Heckmeyer, who injured hand with blank cartridge. After anti tetanic serum ran out, petroleum applications relaxed muscles and reduced convulsions while awaiting serum restock.
New York dispatch notes Richard Canfield and his confidant Thomas Sprague left London for the Continent to evade extradition. Reginald Vanderbilt faces a subpoena in the DA's Canfield gambling house probe once he enters New York State. Jerome confirms the subpoena for the future husband of Miss Neilson and asserts it has not been withdrawn. Jerome doubts Canfield's return to New York soon, possibly never while he remains DA. He notes potential jury selection by club men would present no trouble.
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