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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1906
Page
5
One thousand five hundred fifty pupils 900 girls completed graduation in 27 Boston grammar schools yesterday. Ceremonies spanned morning afternoon and evening with many diplomas and notable civic figures presenting. Immigrant names from Syria Armenia and China appeared among the graduates as scenes from Shakespeare and poetry framed the events.
The Knapp, Carr, Morse, Highlands and Hodgkins grammar schools in Somerville held graduation last evening at the First M. E. Church. A total of 318 graduates received diplomas. George E. Whitaker presided as vice-chairman of the School Board, with diplomas handed by School Committee member Charles H. Hood. Representative Robert Luce delivered the address on “The Reason for Education.”
Harvard graduates of the class of 1881 gathered at the Massachusetts State House for an informal reception hosted by Governor Curtis Guild Jr. The group then dedicated the class gift fence around Phillips Brooks House at Cambridge, held a photo, and joined a luncheon at the Union. Later tea at Radcliffe College, Mass., followed by a 25th anniversary gathering at the Algonquin Club with songs and speeches.
Dorchester native Arthur Evans Wood chosen to deliver the English commencement part at Harvard. Otis Johnson Todd of Blooming Valley delivers Latin address. Gilbert Thomas Stephens on graduate role. other speakers include Alan Fox and Robert Montraville Green. Yard and theatre access restricted to degree holders and guests. various campus events scheduled through the day with Overseers’ election sessions and alumni meetings.
The hearing describes the Consolidated Railway of Connecticut and its linkage with Massachusetts street railways and steam railroads. Witnesses including Mellen and Cobb discuss jurisdiction, competition versus monopoly, and the aim to curb steam railroad control of trolley lines. The committee plans further sessions to draft a bill for potential passage this afternoon.
Chief Justice Melville Weston Fuller of the U S Supreme Court was re elected president of the Harvard Law School Association at the annual meeting in the Bar Association rooms. Officers were re elected and Massachusetts vice presidents named include Holmes Lowell Olney Brandeis and others with Raymond and Arnold reelected to secretary and treasurer posts.
President and Mrs Harris hosted a reception at the Amherst residence for graduates seniors and friends. Hyde spoke as an interesting feature of the evening while college fraternities kept open house.
Section 1 forbids any railroad owning corporation from acquiring control or financial interest in street railway or electric railroad owners. Section 2 requires current railroad holding entities to sell all stocks or interests in such railroad owners by July 1, 1908 and allows courts to enforce compliance.
Claims a new healing tablet from the Piso Company can relieve back ache and uterine troubles without surgery. Promises a free sample by mail to prove effectiveness and notes immediate relief and lasting cure for suffering women.
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