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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1905
Page
7
A 1905 letter debate in The Post asks whether funds saved by a wife belong to the husband or wife. Readers discuss marriage as partnership, cite a Philadelphia judge’s ruling, and urge legal alignment with that decision, with letters from MAX HENRY NEWMAN and HENPECKED HUSBAND.
A letter from a reader argues that a wife is entitled to all money she saves in housekeeping, even from her husband’s pockets, questioning what else she married for. The writer, signing as A Young Bride, dispatched from Boston on July 11.
Letter argues that money saved by a man's wife from any source belongs to the husband, asserting ownership despite the wife's efforts or earnings. The writer emphasizes male control over household finances in response to today’s Post article.
A letter argues that money for household expenses should belong to the thrifty wife who manages it even against a meagre allowance from her husband. If she can stretch limited funds and avoid starving him, she deserves the full benefit of her economical skills.
Joseph Koshel and the Leopold Morse Home for Destitute Hebrew Children arranged an outing to Norumbega Park with a repast and games. Max Mitchell organized 40 similar outings for July and August, benefiting over 8000 children.
Seventy school janitors were sworn in as special policemen yesterday, with 126 more to follow. Boys fear loss of freedom and slickly protest while girls welcome the protection, teachers see order, and janitors gain authority and a badge. The piece weighs social change in schoolyard power dynamics.
A Springfield barber, unnamed in this report, said to be from Springfield Massachusetts and gone due to domestic trouble, was killed today by a New York Central train in Amsterdam New York.
Alice Er. H. Chamberlain of Framingham argues in support of a cat licensing law to improve welfare, reduce stray cats and nuisances, and suggests humane traps and euthanasia as a last resort for unowned strays. She cites Massachusetts Avenue and urges enforcement to spare residents distress.
Frederick Ransom 68, longtime custodian of documents at the State House, living at 73 Summit street Newton, plans to wed Frances Culley of Somerville in Fitchburg Episcopal Church tomorrow. Ransom is widowed after two previous wives. his second wife died by gas asphyxiation a month after their 1902 marriage.
The Free Store at MacDonnell's Tremont Temple earns praise from Boston women for welcoming shoppers who may inspect items freely and return purchases without explanation. Stock clearing is underway with notable bargains across departments.
The verse muses on Greenland and Iceland icy vistas and Arctic drinks, imagining juleps from glaciers. It praises Behring’s vast reaches and foaming seas, then expresses envy for Mr. Peary’s journey to the Pole.
Fund for purchasing and restoring the Paul Revere house in North Square Boston has $9500 raised toward a $12200 price. A further $7000 to $8000 plus a maintenance fund is needed, with total near $10000 for purchase and restoration. Donations come from many individuals including J Randolph Coolidge $100 and Eugene V R Thayer $250. William Sumner Appleton, secretary.
Benjamin W. Smith of Magnolia Street was arrested last evening for promoting and setting up a lottery on South Market Street.
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