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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
2
The 1916 Wellesley College graduating class reveals thirteen engagements among the brides to be including four from Greater Boston. The article lists the names of the fiancés and spouses pending the weddings.
Colonel Roosevelt spoke of Lord Kitchener's death and praised his Sudan era reforms. He recalled his visit six years earlier and said Kitchener and Wingate improved native welfare through conquest and governance.
The text lauds Kitchener and Wingate for transforming the Sudan from famine and slaughter to peace and justice. It argues industry, abolition of slavery and education followed, comparing their work to American efforts in the Philippines led by Dewey and others. It concludes by mourning Kitchener’s death as a tragedy amid civilized nations clashing.
Two hundred angry citizens pursued Steven Griffin of 19 Chestnut Street Charlestown along Warren Avenue and into City Square last evening before his arrest. Griffin faced an assault and battery charge with a sharp instrument against Hugh Hennedy of 144 K Street South Boston. The two blacksmiths argued on the Warren Avenue bridge and Hennedy was rescued from beneath Griffin amid the street struggle.
The piece lists graduating seniors and fiancés from Wellesley College, noting Eleanor Edmands Elizabeth Fuller H Elizabeth Mason Julia Merrill and Alice Very among 13 expected to wed after graduation. It highlights Emily Porter as most popular and best athlete and Fire Chief of the college drill team with a renowned band.
At a special meeting Monday night Joseph F. Donovan won the Barbers Local 182 financial secretary post by more than a three to one margin over Thomas Nicholson, following J J Dwyer’s resignation.
Louise B. Stowe wife of actor Carl F. Stowe known for Pike in The Man from Home received a decree nisi on grounds of cruel and abusive treatment in Boston. Custody of their 8 year old daughter awarded to her with one month yearly visitation for the father. case was contested but settled.
Mayor Curley lauded the Boston School Cadets and the massive drum corps for their May 26 parade. He congratulated Lt Col George H Benyon and praised the boys for martial bearing and preparedness under their instruction, noting the cadets as future American citizens.
Concord High School tennis coach John Dee announced a match against Manchester High School of Manchester New Hampshire to be held Wednesday afternoon June 21 at Concord.
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