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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1907

Page

12

Harvard Dean Says Marriage Not Forbidden for Undergrads

Harvard University does not prohibit undergraduates from marrying. Dean Hurlbut explained that only parental consent and a license are needed, and university affairs end with family resolution if issues arise. The discussion followed Edward Dana’s recent wedding and concerns over student marriages.

Cupid Harvard Cambridge University Dean Hurlbut Post Edward Dana Dana Cambridge Dean Hurlput

Mayor Hosts Luncheon for Bulmer Hobson at Young's Hotel

Mayor Fitzgerald entertained Bulmer Hobson at a informal luncheon at Young's Hotel. Attendees included John Dillon John J Teevans P A Foley Senator Frank J Linehan and others. Hobson enjoyed a sight-seeing afternoon visiting the State House Bunker Hill Harvard Public Library and the Boyle O Reilly monument.

Bulmer Hobson Young’s Hotel Fitzgerald John H. Dillon John J. Teevans Pp. A. Foley Frank J. Linehan Thomas J. Collins P. J. Ferguson Daniel J. Moynihan, Jr Martin J. Mulroy William H. Cuddy Mr. Hobson

Neponset River Valley Health Improvement Proposed

The public health committee weighed a $150 000 appropriation by the State Board of Health to improve the Neponset River valley from Washington Street in Walpole to tidewater. Supporters argued malaria was widespread along the river and the area could become uninhabitable without action.

Committee On Public Health State Board of Health Neponset River Washington Street Walpole Tidewater

Glove and Pump Specials Ahead of Easter at Shuman's

Today at Shuman's shoppers find imported Fownes kid gloves in black white and tan with Biarritz style at 1.25 and 8 button lengths at 2.00. Also on sale are patent colt pumps with grey bow options, welted soles and Cuban heels, designed for street and semi dress wear.

Shuman Corner

Frederick Weyerhaeuser Vanishes En Route to Los Angeles

Frederick Weyerhaeuser, renowned lumber magnate, is missing somewhere between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles after leaving San Francisco and Santa Barbara. At 73, he is not found at major Los Angeles or Pasadena hotels. officials from Southern Pacific have been alerted to search trains and notify headquarters of any trace.

Los Angeles Cal Frederick Weyerhaeuser Santa Barbara San Francisco Pasadena Southern Pacific Cosmopolitan Magazine Weyerhaeuser Rockefeller

No Insult 10 U. S. Minister

The State Department reports Minister Merry did not suffer insult in Nicaragua. He notes officials at Corinto attempted to search a steamer for arms bound to the Costa Ricans, but Merry was not involved and movements were unimpeded. The episode is described as a police precaution with no fault attributed to Nicaraguan authorities.

Washington Merry Zelaya State Department Central America Corinto Nicaragua San Jose Costa Rica

Fierce Fire Devastates Hold of Devonian at Charlestown

Fire raged for hours in the hold of the steamship Devonian of the Leyland line at Pier 48 Charlestown after hay fed cattle on the voyage caught fire. Estimated loss is $25,000. The ship, crewed by Captain Trant, arrived from Liverpool last Wednesday and delays were likely. Fire department and fire-boat aid praised.

Devonian Leyland Line Pier Charlestown Trant Liverpool Scituate

South Boston Decks Itself for Evacuation Anniversary

South Boston begins holiday display for the 131st anniversary of the evacuation of Boston by the British. Decorators work through the district placing bunting on prominent business fronts as merchants aim to outdo last year with a nationwide color theme.

Boston Peninsular

Plan for new Boston City Hall proposed near Cadet Armory

Henry Bigelow Williams outlined a five acre City Hall site opposite the First Corps of Cadets armory and proposed a new Boston & Albany terminal on Exeter street yards. He claimed the $1,000,000 purchase would boost nearby property values and block Park Square station as a rail terminal. The plan was sent to executive and transportation committees for review. Secretary Arthur H. Brooks also spoke on merit system legislation.

Corps of Cadets Armory Exeter Street Boston & Albany Road Henry Bigelow Williams Boston Associated Board of Trade Young’s Hotel Boston Mr. Williams Park Square Cadet Armory City Hall Williams Boston & Albany Exeter Street Yards Executive Arthur H. Brooks Civil Service Reform League

Proctor Makes Last Stand In Larceny Case

The final appeal in the Robert G. Proctor larceny case was presented in the Supreme Court by ex Attorney General Parker. Proctor had been convicted of taking 225 dollars from John G. Bestgen intended for the Republican State committee in 1904. A full bench will decide in April after considering the bill of exceptions.

Robert G. Proctor Senator Lodge Supreme Court Parker Proctor John G. Bestgen Republican State Committee Dwyer

Newsdealer with 30 years service dies in Kennebunk

Kennebunk Maine March 11 John H Otis long time newsdealer and jeweler died Sunday afternoon after a week long illness of pneumonia He was born in North Gerwick 1851 and moved to Kennebunk as a youth He was a Mason and a Knight of Pythias He leaves a widow and two daughters Funeral will be private Wednesday at 2 PM

Kennebunk John H. Otis North Gerwick Pythias

Express firms vow to fight Boston Elevated freight petition

Boston express companies and thousands of workers vow strong protests if the Boston Elevated Railway petitions are granted. Leaders from the Expressmen's League and Association say a veto to permit freight by street cars threatens thousands of jobs and a major shift to trolley operations within Boston and Brookline.

Boston Elevated Railway Company Boston Board of Aldermen Board of Railroad Commissioners Railroad Commissioners Expressmen Expressmen’s League Expressmen’s Association Robert J. Kelly League Post Boston John Palmer Boston Elevated John F. Shaw Boston & Worcester Road Boston Suburban Express and Parcel Company Shaw Broad Street William A. Bancroft Master Teamsters’ Association Quincy House Daniel J. Tobin Team Drivers’ Joint District Council

Boston Alumni Reunion at Copley Square Hotel

The Boston Alumni Association of the Corburn Classical Institute holds its 12th annual reunion at the Copley Square Hotel on Friday evening, March 15.

Boston Alumni Association of Coburn Classical Institute Copley Square Hotel

Father John's Medicine praised for curing wife’s cough

Mrs Grain of Baltimore writes that after trying many remedies, Father John's Medicine cured her severe cough. She claims the medicine, promoted by her husband on a friend's advice, cured her throat and lung troubles and calls it a body builder with 50 years in use.

Father John

Tapestry Brussels Rugs in extra quality catalog note

Tapestry Brussels Rugs offered in sizes 8.3 by 10.6 and 9 by 12 with values and sale prices. Describes genuine original woven Kashmir goods with reversible patterns and exact copies of Oriental styles. No seconds or discontinued lines.

Smyrna Brussels Kashmir Wilton

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