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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1905
Page
7
Mrs Jack Gardner's museum and palace in the Fens will be open to ticket holders from noon to 3 PM today and during the same hours on each day except Sundays for two weeks. Attendance is limited to 200 visitors daily and tickets cost 1.00.
President G Stanley Hall of Clark University told Johns Hopkins leaders that higher education for women risks undermining motherhood and broad social decline. He warned many college graduates remain unmarried long after graduation, with few children, and criticized gender differences in capabilities and behaviors.
Miss Bessie Brown of Hamilton resigns from her post as a postmistress citing health decline due to excessive work. Her appointment came through Congressman A. P. Gardner and she planned to leave February 11 after 13 hour days.
The Rev. William Lawrence Episcopal bishop of Massachusetts preached at the Wellesley College chapel this morning.
Governor Douglas may separate the adjutant general and quartermaster general posts in the militia. General Miles supports the split and a salaried post of about 3000 dollars a year is discussed. Major William C. Hayes of Springfield is seen as a suitable organizer with militia experience.
The quarterly convention at St. Rose Hall urged affiliating every Catholic society in Suffolk County with the American Federation of Catholic Societies. Delegates from 62 societies attended as officers were elected for 1915, with Daniel J. Byrne as president and a total of 84 668 members across six societies. The address highlighted a nine-society, 700-member gain in the past year.
The executive reported 11 regular and three special meetings. Receipts totaled 342.12 and disbursements 201.61. Delegates voted to empower the incoming executive committee to form a State organization. Delegates thanked the Right Rev. Mgr. Teeling for his address and thanked retiring officers for their service.
The House and Senate will vote in separate chambers for two U.S. Senators. Lodge is the unanimous Republican nominee for the full term and Crane for the unexpired term. Democrats nominate Gaston for the full term and Thayer for the short term. A joint convention will verify the vote.
Edward Atkinson estimates the US cash cost of war through June 30, 1905 at over 231 million dollars for the Cuba Philippines venture. He cites eight year total above ordinary military costs at more than 1.531 billion dollars.
A compact transcription of a vintage grocery ad listing regular prices for cheeses meats canned goods and dried fruits. Items include cheese sandwiches 15c social teas 10c minced meat 10c boned chicken 25c potted ham 10c potted tongue 10c ox tongue 75c brisket beef 28c Vienna sausage 10c prunes raisins lemon peel apricots with various unit sizes and price points.
Specials list shows a gyro item priced at 380 cents and an additional 19 cent option. Includes unclear notes about wet values and brand references. Entities: Ken, market.
Wellesley reports President Hazard proposes raising college house board charges to offset higher provisions costs. Higher prices may enable more scholarships while critics note dining quality declines and private clubs faced crowding. Local dealers allegedly marked up wholesale increases.
Congressman John R. Thayer plans a roll call on a House vote to reduce General Miles salary from 11000 to 8250 and asks War Department for ages of officers commissioned before Spanish War. Springfield Republican criticizes peanut politics and urges restraint to avoid harming Republicans in Massachusetts.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as a world wide cold and grip remedy. It urges readers to call for the full name and look for the signature of E. W. Grove and lists a price of 25 cents.
Mrs. Askem asks why lions stand before an art school. Mr. Askem argues the tail resembles a paint brush, framing the symbol rather than the lion itself.
In dialogue from the scene, Sonny declares he makes his own cigarettes while Popper chides him for not creating for himself. The exchange highlights Sonny's independence and Popper's skepticism within their dynamic.
A list of prominent invitees for the fifth annual Amen Corner banquet at the Fifth Avenue Hotel includes Governor Higgins and his opponent D. Cady Herrick, with numerous figures such as Judge Parker Henry Rogers John Hay Elihu Root and Chen Tung Liang Cheng among those to receive invitations. The event will be held on Saturday evening February 18 with other notable guests from politics finance and society.
Funeral services for James O'Brien 104 were held at his residence 37 Lawrence Street Charlestown. Rev Father O Connor of St Marys Church officiated and burial was at Woburn.
Wealthy Bostonians prepare six month European stays with cars and yacht for Mrs Mahlon Spaulding and sons, plus Greece tour. The Parker family sails to Europe with southern sojourns planned, while Brookline hosts a grand wedding reception for Helen Treat and Russell Mott. Several locals return from hospital and others head south for the season as society events continue.
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