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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1909

Page

5

Harvard Class of 1909 to Graduate Today

Commencement at Harvard marks the Class of 1909 ending its active student life with diplomas this afternoon and seniors from earlier years attending. A full procession from Massachusetts Hall to Memorial Hall will feature diverse faculty, officials, alumni, and state leaders, followed by the Lawrence Scientific School Association luncheon and the Alumni Association exercises. Seven new overseers will be elected in the morning to fill vacancies.

Harvard Walter Bayliss Alumni Association Sanders Theatre Lowell Massachusetts Hall Holworthy Hall Didates Holworthy Hollis Commonwealth Cambridge University Technology Tufts Boston University Boston College Simmons College Episcopal Theological School New Church Theological School St. James Ecclesiastical Seminary Massachusetts Board of Education United States Army and Navy Norfolk Middlesex Boston Lawrence Scientific School Association University Hall Vendome Alumni

Home Shampoo That Dries Quickly from Ladies' Magazine

An at home shampoo claim promotes canthrox as a cheap alternative to salon products. It instructs dissolving a teaspoonful in hot water and applying to hair to create abundant lather, claiming quicker drying and scalp soothing benefits.

Horse kills Salem child in street accident

In Salem on June 29 a five year old girl, Mildred Riley, was killed when a heavy dray horse attached to a John P. Squire Co. vehicle trampled her near her father John P. Riley’s home at 34 Perkins Street. The dray driver Antonio Brassard surrendered to police and was released.

Salem Mildred Riley John P. Riley Perkins Street John PB. Squire Antonio Brassard

Auto Plunge Injures Weston Men Near Embankment

George Kenworthy 35 of Weston and an unnamed companion were injured when Kenworthy’s car failed to respond to steering, plummeted down an eight foot embankment, and turned over. Kenworthy suffered facial and hand burns and was unconscious. both men were hospitalized in Waltham.

Weston George Kenworthy Weston Street Kenworthy Waltham

Automobiles May Dodge City Traffic Rules

Car owners claim the new state motor vehicle law will free autos from city traffic rules once it takes effect. They argue horse traffic remains subject to laws while drivers of cars gain broad, few restrictions on the highway.

New Traffic Law Nullifies City Vehicle Rules

The new law’s Section 17 voids current street traffic ordinances and regulations, removing speed limits and one way designations, except Nantucket and Metropolitan Park Commission rules. Legal experts fear conflicts as police enforcement weakens and drag operations may occur during any hour.

Nantucket Metropolitan Park Commission Francis Hurtubis, Jr Bates Mr. Hurtubis The Highway Commission Dana A. Malone Babson

Final Tribute to F K Foster

Funeral services for Frank K. Foster held at his Ashmont home with Rev. Arthur Little presiding. Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers include labor leaders James Duncan and Michael A. Murphy and other union officials. State A F L delegates and Boston Central Labor Union representatives attend.

Frank K. Foster Wrentham Street Ashmont Arthur Little Second Congregational Church Dorchester Cedar Grove Cemetery James Duncan American Federation of Labor Michael A. Murphy Boston Central Labor Union Dennis D. Driscoll A. F. of Murphy Henry Abrahams John J. Fenton James J. English Bartenders’ Union 77 George F. Tagen Central Labor Union Joseph J. Hunt Teamdrivers’ Union 2 John C. MacDonald Elevator Constructors’ Union Louis R. Sullivan Boston Typographical Union McPhail

Boy off sick bed saves two in drowning bid

Gloucester, June 29. Alfred M. Anderson Jr. and William Anderson were saved from drowning in the Annisquam River by 16 year old William Blanchard who had just recovered from a weeks long illness. Blanchard, unable to swim, dove into the river with clothes on after the two boys went under twice and brought them to shore.

Gloucester Alfred M. Anderson, Jr William Anderson Annisquam William Blanchard Anderson William Alfred Blanchard

Call to ban Benzoate of Soda in interstate foods

American Medical Resolpe urges national food purity reform. It seeks outright prohibition of Benzoate of Soda preservatives, labeling of any such content, and rejection of waste materials in drugged foods. Heinz asserts its products are free of artificial preservatives.

The American Medical Association Association American Institute of H Wea Medical Society of New Jersey Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical Association H. J. Heinz Company Heinz American Association For the Promotion of Purity In Food

Interchange Scheme Aims At U S Canada United Kingdom Students

A London report outlines a planned three nation student exchange among the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. An influential committee led by H. H. Asquith and Lord Strathcona backs the plan to fund 28 travelling scholarships. Each winner must excel academically and be well rounded, with 14 scholarships for the UK, 10 for the United States, and four for Canada.

London United States Canada United Kingdom Cecil Rhodes H. H. Asquith Great Britain Lord Strathcona America

Lord Ashburton Bored by Suit for $25 Debt

C Francis Richards known as Lord Ashburton faced Judge Ely in the local police court for allegedly obtaining $25 by false pretenses from Louis Muchensturm. Richards claimed he owed the money and denied using false representations. The judge reserved decision for the following day.

Ashburton C. Francis Richards United States Lord Ashburton Ely Louis Muchensturm Richards Muchensturm Boston Piccadilly Louis

International scholar exchanges for Britain and North America

Universities will sponsor a 10 week tour for British students to America and Canada during long vacations with American and Canadian scholars visiting Britain. Selection favors juniors, prior interest in global issues, requires detailed journals, and aims for wide publication and discussion. Hosts will organize staff and student exchanges to support meetings and lectures.

Great Britain America Canada

Brandenburg Acquitted in Grand Larceny Case

In New York on June 2 Broughton Brandenburg was acquitted of grand larceny over a forged article attributed to Grover Cleveland. He was immediately arrested on a kidnapping charge involving his stepson James Shepard Cabanne in St Louis. The jury returned a unanimous acquittal on the second ballot.

New York Broughton Brandenburg New York Times Grover Cleveland James Shepard Cabanne St. Louis

Marine Eye Remedy Promoted for First Aid Use

Public health note urges using Marine Eye Remedy as a first aid for eye injuries before a doctor arrives. It claims the product soothes eye pain and reduces irritation, recommending prior application when eye trouble begins.

Chicago divorce notice for Holly Logan splits from C%é. U. 8. A.

Chicago records show Holly Logan divorcing from C%é. U. 8. A. in a filed notice. The terse entry lists party names and court action without further details.

Chicago Holly Logan

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