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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
7
Grover Cleveland defends rabbit hunting in a column titled A Word Concerning Rabbit Hunting. He calls rabbits plain everyday game and endorses skillful, quick shots, while noting rabbits should start and run before a successful shot. He recalls an instance of a rabbit escaping after multiple shots.
The Pope sent a magnificent transfiguration mosaic as a wedding present to Duchess Cecilia of Mecklenburg Schwerin and a felicitation letter to Emperor William. Cardinal Kopp, bishop of Breslau, will present the gift and letters.
The Harvard Alumni Association plans a 2.5 million dollar teachers endowment by commencement, led by Bishop William Lawrence who may head the subscription. He notes nationwide support including small gifts and contributions from non Harvard supporters funding professors and teaching needs. The plan prioritizes endowment over new buildings, aiming to strengthen the college's core.
The Rev. Clay MacCauley, pastor of Bell Street Chapel in Providence, resigns to devote himself to literary and lecture work on Japanese social political and religious life. He will travel to Japan for further study this summer as the church society accepts the resignation.
Wellesley College hosted a humorous game where Noannet House girls in gym suits faced Hunnewell School boys captained by 8 year old Harold Coleman. The boys won 25 to 2 as spectators laughed at dresses and misplayed slides, highlighting campus views of women in sports.
Boston G A R leaders praise Governor Bates for his Tremont Temple speech pushing a memorial home for veterans. General Blackmar cites Chicago and Aurora examples and urges state city action, while Adjutant General Gilman cautions funding limits but champions a dedicated G A R building in Boston.
President Roosevelt will address the Congregational Church commencement exercises after receiving his degree and may speak outdoors for those unable to enter. He and his party depart Williamstown in the early afternoon and likely cannot attend the alumni dinner.
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