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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
2
Paris June 9 Charles Singer formerly of Chicago and long a resident of France died here last night after a second stroke of paralysis His daughter Hazel married Prince John Ghika of Roumania in 1901.
Dentists warn 95 of 100 people have acid mouth linked to tooth decay. The article notes scientific advances and urges following dentist guidance for protection and treatment.
Pebeco toothpaste is advertised to preserve teeth while cleansing and preventing acid mouth. It claims protection of the inner tooth structure from decay bacteria and enamel decay, citing twenty years of success and promising cleansing whitening and polishing results.
In Huntington Hall yesterday afternoon 313 Tech men received their diplomas from President Maclaurin. Of these 286 earned bachelor of science degrees 27 earned advanced degrees. George H. Burrows Burlington Vermont Wilford J Winninghoff Philipsburg Montana received doctor of philosophy Roy D Huxley Florence received doctor of engineering Twenty four men were candidates for master of science degrees Three men took degrees in two courses.
The 313 graduates include 25 from abroad and 17 Chinese students. Civil engineers led by count, followed by mechanical and electrical, with 59, 46, and 44 respectively. Ten prize theses honored Leigh Hall and others across disciplines, while the president’s address was brief and diplomas were handed out by the institute head at the reception in the Rogers building library.
Thirty-one young women graduated from Abbot Academy at a ceremony in South Congregational Church. John Martin Thomas, Middlebury College president, delivered the address on Sufficient Ideals. Diplomas were presented by Miss Bertha Bailey, with an alumnae meeting held in the afternoon.
Evelyn Fessenden Carpenter daughter of Captain and Mrs John S Carpenter of 21 Buckingham Cambridge married Everard S Pratt Dartmouth 10 of Boston at First Parish Church Harvard Square Cambridge. Rev Paul Revere Frothingham officiated with maid of honor Margaret Daniels and best man Harold Sprague Dartmouth 10 Brockton. They honeymoon at Sandwich and will reside in Cambridge. The groom was vice president of his class and the bride's father is now pay director in the United States Navy.
Pittsburg reports eight year old John Dasta kissed his dying brother on May 13 and later contracted rabies. His mother and two other siblings who kissed the dead boy were hospitalized for observation. Dr A Leteve in charge also undergoing treatment for a bite received two weeks earlier.
Professor William H. Taft of Yale Law School will deliver the Phi Beta Kappa oration at Harvard’s commencement week. President A Lawrence Lowell will announce prize winners, Bliss Carman will read poetry, and a Phi Beta Kappa business meeting and dinner follow in the Harvard Union.
Melvin O. Adams, president of the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn railroad, led a protest at a joint committee hearing on the plan to merge the Boston Elevated, Bay State, and Boston Revere Beach & Lynn lines into a single system.
The L line is not at the hearing while supporters argue Bay State must prove consolidation merits to the Legislature. President Adams of the Narrow Gauge rails objects to inclusion in the bill, likening the plan to skimming cream. Progressive leader Walker files two bills on Boston & Maine matters including stock transfers and a voter referendum.
Boston transit leaders debate a proposed merger of the Bay State Street Railway, Boston Elevated, West End, and Revere Beach Lynn narrow gauge lines. Bay State favors the plan while Adams of Revere Beach opposes. Elevated president Bancroft declines comment as counsel Snow weighs final draft.
Abraham Moss of Boston, a Civil War veteran and possibly the city’s only Jewish survivor, received a $58.45 check from the U S Treasury for pay due in 1862 to 1864. The notice details owed wages, clothing allowances, and an overpayment corrected after a long oversight.
Miss Christine Galbraith presents a song recital at Jordan Hall with pupil performers plus accompanists and soloists. The program features Irish Dutch and Italian songs and operatic selections from Tales of Hoffmann Trovatore Lucia Ore Rigoletto Estudiantina Joselyn Charity Soirees De Vienne Samson and Delilah Roberto Diavolo and Columbia.
Daniel M. Twohey announced his bid for Mayor of Quincy to challenge Edward P. Powers, declaring yesterday on Safford Street that he seeks the city’s top post.
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