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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1908
Page
7
In Dedham a group of young women voted to ostracize marrying age men who refuse marriage. They drew up a list of eligible bachelors, vowed to withhold invitations and companionship, and warned of a street nod and shunning for those who delay marriage amid hard times and politics.
The Observant Citizen Since Mile. Novi who starred in the automobile somersault act first introduced at Wonderland was hurt at Pittsburg last week. Tilly Stark of Chicago quit the act after the first week at Wonderland and the Duffy girl of Roxbury, injured, took her place. Trains to Cape Cod last Friday and Saturday carried large holiday crowds, two-section service indicating Massachusetts vacation appeal. The Franklins of Brookline beat the Knights of Columbus 19 innings at Cypress Street Playground, over 5000 spectators. Fourth of July coverage aided by Walter Glidden of the Governor's Council, who provided an auto and luncheon. Foundry heat in Chelsea as moulders pour molten iron. Walter Cusick of Brookline spoiled by pranksters after learning of his wife’s 14-pound boy. Camp Thoreau in Concord opens for St. Stephen's House clubs with Sterne Morse in charge.
The Municipal Consumptives Hospital trustees open a day camp for consumptives at River Street Mattapan on hospital grounds. This marks the city’s first admission of patients to a day camp. 55 patients have been invited to report today through the outpatient department on Burroughs Place.
Grace Soule endures a rainy night after a draining day in a garret lodging house. She battles despondency and fatigue as strangers comment on her role, then accepts a late lift with an optimistic old friend who brings warmth and supper, offering a brief respite from her gloom.
A collection of household recipes and tips from New England housewives. Included are instructions for mashed hot potatoes with eggs, salmon batter fried in deep fat, a tartar sauce, stuffed eggs with sardines, a ginger cream dessert, sugar and milk puddings, rhubarb pie notes, and a vanilla custard pudding with macaroon layers. Contributors include MRS H B Crosby, EMMA T BOYLEN, MARY I LLOYD, HELEN M BOWDEN, R EB B, and MRS ALFRED GUILLEMETTE.
In a quiet domestic scene Grace finds solace with Sis and Jamie as cocoa, reading, and shared memory weave warmth. Grace settles into a renewed sense of belonging, guided by Sis’s care and a comforting, sunlike friendship that brightens her outlook.
Captain John Fields of Provincetown fought dense fog and a sinking trawler to reach the schooner Miranda with two sick boys, one his son, after the Julia Costa was struck amidships by the Miranda. The nine aboard escaped by leaping to the Miranda's side, and Fields ferried the children to safety in a rowboat.
Charles Francis Richards known as Lord Ashburton faced two court appearances yesterday and was acquitted in both. In Municipal Court he was released when New York extradition papers did not arrive, then moved to East Boston where he faced a worthless check charge for $70 against Charles F. Darlow and was acquitted there as well.
A reader asks if nineteen year olds in good society should be in love. The columnist says it may be proper but usually imprudent to waste time dreaming of romance while pursuing a career, stressing the need to focus on professional advancement and life’s practical demands.
Modesto reports Clarence and Warren Cole of Montreal were recovered from the Stanislaus River in a fatal incident. Authorities described the scene as a collapsing tragedy with the brothers found clasped in a dying embrace.
Paris reports Henry Farman wins the Armengaard prize for a 15 minute air stay. He flies 20 minutes 20 seconds and covers 18 kilometres in the successful aerial endurance test.
The article reports angry letters from U.S. manufacturers and workers opposing Secretary Taft citing the War Department buying khaki from English producers for the Philippines and Philippine constabulary, with President Roosevelt seeking remedial action. It claims General Leonard Wood's command has directed quartermaster supplies to foreign channels, especially British, under Taft's watch.
A Boston Post report claims Elihu Root is in Boston and at Muldoon’s Sanitarium White Plains. A man impersonating Root as his son in law’s guest challenges his identity while Grant Brookline denies the rumor and Root remains at Muldoon’s for two weeks.
Matron Ella E Mason of the Newton police headquarters fetched milk from a stray cow in the yard after officers found no milk in the station. She milked two quarts for a female prisoner, drawing applause from patrolmen and a blush from Mason.
London July 6 Prince de Sagan said today that the marriage to Mme Gould will be registered tomorrow and followed by a religious ceremony at the Lutheran church.
John Paul Jones, a Kentucky native and Confederate veteran, was installed as president of Boston Blacksmiths' Union 209 at a meeting on 45 Eliot Street. Officers were the same as the last term.
Governor Guild rejects a Congressional run against Congressman Andrew J. Peters as a faction in the 11th district pursued a Guild bid. For a week backers pressed the idea that Guild could defeat Peters, but Guild’s opposition prevailed.
The 11th district, designed as a Republican stronghold, has never elected a Republican representative. Candidates like Adams, Foss, Sullivan, and Peters have shaped its contests. Rumors linked Governor Guild to a bid, but he declared no intent to run this fall, ending talk of a late campaign.
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