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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1910
Page
7
A reader asks how young men should approach girls and what to say. The columnist urges avoiding casual beach park encounters, recommends proper introductions through trusted intermediaries, and notes that while a man should show affection, a lover’s central interest should be the beloved with other interests branching from her.
A 21 year old man asks if he should elope with his longtime partner after four years of courting despite parental objections. The columnist urges staying and seeking parental blessing, noting both are of legal age, have stable finances, and deserve a wedding with family support.
Mary Cardwell, a 21 year old colored girl who fired three shots at Charles Christian son, a porter at City Square elevated station, died at Relief Hospital from poison swallowed after the attempt. None of the shots hit Christian son who denied marriage claims Cardwell made before the incident.
A Boston Post photo shows a team in the market district with the driver unnamed after lettering was washed out. The Post offers five dollars in gold to identify the driver within five days at the City Editor’s office. The prior Saturday photo features United States mail wagon No 12 driven by Jeremiah Murphy of Charlestown with horse Pete. he collected the prize after the team was identified.
The Post honors George Flynn age 11 of 88 Dix street son of Mr and Mrs Henry M Flynn a Mary Hemmenway fifth grader who receives a bright new five dollar gold piece. The original photograph features Evelyn Shore age 12 of 4 May place Roxbury daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Shore of Rug gles street a Hyde school fourth grader taught by Miss Fitts.
The text outlines George III born 1738 ascended 1760 ruled 60 years beloved by his people. It cites American independence wars French Revolution refugee welcome, 1800 union with Ireland, Napoleon wars ending in 1815, and his 1816 decline.
United Fruit steamer Esparza under Captain Glenn arrived at Long wharf from Port Limon Costa Rica after a swift gulf stream passage of just over seven days. The 2000 mile voyage set a record pace with 38 600 banana bunches aboard. Saloon passengers included Robert Henri Johnson James Hawken Mrs Ira D Edwards Mrs Nella Curotte Miss Beatrice Curotte William E Fay Joseph M Wright and David Chaisson.
A collection of home cooking tips and recipes from readers across New England. Dishes include rhubarb dessert with walnuts, hashed ham and potatoes with eggs, stuffed cucumber with lobster and salmon, baked chicken with raisin dressing, cucumber in bacon stock, and strawberry dessert with meringue topping.
The W. H. Brine Company at 25 Tremont Street launches a free shuttle for shoppers. The modern bus runs between Milk Street and State Street tunnel stations and the Tremont Street store, with frequent trips all day.
In Beverly a note pinned to a black coat and derby hat implies a suicide. William H. Stanley found the items along the Salem reservoir banks and reported them to police. Salem Superintendent D. M. Cook ordered the reservoir dragged and a diver to search for the body.
Massachusetts Daughters of the Revolution held flag day at the Old North Church on Salem Street with about 200 attendees. The Rev. Samuel G. Babcock praised Irish patriots and urged loyalty to the flag, nation, and educated assimilation for foreigners, while emphasizing liberty and civic duty. The Rev. Robert W. Murray led devotional services with a D. R. committee guiding music.
Weather forced cancellations of open air services planned by the Evangelical Alliance of Greater Boston at South Boston and West Roxbury. Two Boston church meetings were held evening programs with clubs and youth campaign talks. The 70th anniversary of the West Roxbury Evangelical Society featured morning service and new parsonage dedication.
The Swedish Church of Quincy observed its 25th anniversary with addresses by Rev. Amy Holmblad of Maiden and Rev. G. E. Pihl of New Britain. An English service was led by Rev. Dr. E. N. Hardy of Boston and a historical address by Rev. G. Palmegren. A mortgage of 150 and pew bills of 500 were to be burned at Tuesday evening services.
Miss Alice Hall ends a 50 year educational career in Charlestown after teaching at Warren School for 48 years. A McGill Normal School graduate, she taught about 2500 pupils and inspired many who entered public life. She recalls a close knit community and notes former pupils now in Boston schools and the arts. Miss Hall lives with relatives at 48 Rogers Avenue West Somerville.
The big outdoor vaudeville at the American League baseball grounds on Huntington avenue was postponed from tonight to tomorrow due to bad weather. Performers arrived from across the country, but illumination work was incomplete. The covered grand stand will guard audiences, ensuring no future interruptions from rain. Tickets for tonight valid for tomorrow as well.
Mrs. J. E. Bullock of this town awaited the arrival of Da kota Dan Russell for a hearing on the $500 000 legacy of the late Daniel Russell of Melrose. She claims to possess decisive proof that the North Dakota claimant is the missing son of the late state senator and plans to present it in court.
New England shoppers learn of Meyer Jonasson waist sale starting this morning through Wednesday. The firm offers 2300 new waists in over 60 styles, guaranteed high grade at one third off, plus a dress sale with Paris shirted skirts and tunic effects, priced nearly half.
In Montevideo on June 12 Rear Admiral Staunton and the United States special service squadron officers were hosted by the minister of marine after a week of receptions and excursions.
Scrim is favored for summer curtains and a black satin coat remains popular. Nine of ten gowns are collarless, black frills trend, crepe like ceilings appear, and dyed linen laces top linen and cotton dresses. Beaded parasol handles and pongee parasols with silk borders are in demand. Ribbon decorations appear on lingerie veiling gowns, Persian influences show in cravats with linen collars. Chiffon tunics over foulard with satin skirt bands, one sided jabots smartly edged in lace. Capes vary in length with lined finishes and ornamentation. Fabrics include serges, broadcloth, worsteds, mohairs, homespuns and smooth suitings. Festooned ribbon bands cap tunics skirts via eyelets to hold fullness.
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