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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1907
Page
12
Former President Grover Cleveland urges a return to simple, rural living and warns city life undermines American sturdiness and independence. He argues nature elevates virtue, condemns urban wealth as a false measure of happiness, and champions self reliance, honesty, and patriotism.
Pawtucket March 17 Miss May Maguire denies reports of an engagement to Governor James B. Higgins. The claim arose after publicized nuptials of ex Governor Garvin and Miss Sarah Tomlinson. Higgins refused to comment and his family said they know nothing. Miss Maguire, daughter of John A. Maguire, is described as accomplished, musical, linguist and socialite.
A statewide push for higher teacher salaries gains momentum as Mrs. Ella Lyman Cabot calls for pay increases, noting Boston salaries skew the state average and many teachers quit for better wages in other states. Charlestown boys protest a proposed Sullivan Square armory on their playground, vowing to petition Governor Guild if needed.
The Rev George W L Perin at Beacon's Universal Church Brookline argues lessons from the Thaw White case warning of risks to women in theatrical circles. He notes intelligence does not ensure moral integrity and cites Stanford White, Harry Thaw, Evelyn Nesbit and her mother as lacking domestic influence before and after marriage.
A Clarendon Hill Somerville avenue streetcar left its tracks at the corner of Somerville avenue and Medford street yesterday afternoon blocking traffic. The crash scene is the same spot where two cars collided last Tuesday injuring six people. The forward car passed the switch while the rear cars followed up Medford street.
In celebration of Evacuation Day the St Vincent's Holy Name Club presents its fourth annual minstrel show at St Augustine's School Hall tonight at 8. Dom Keegan of Roxbury directs the performance.
Petition drafted by Father McCarthy drew thousands of Charlestown youths to protest a plan to take part of Sullivan square playground for a new Massachusetts armory. The meeting, led by Father McCarthy, drew 700 youngsters distributing petitions as officials consider site options and a State House armory commission hearing nears.
Governor Guild and friends praised the recovery as Mrs. Guild left bed for a half hour carriage ride in the Fenway. Doctors had said such a drive would be safe after four months of illness and recent rapid convalescence.
Edward R. Graffam a prominent Boston real estate man died on Saturday in South Boston. Born in Boston he moved to Maine as a young man where he became a noted politician and the youngest member ever sent to a State Legislature. He was associated in Boston with Stetson Thompson and George B. White. He is survived at his South Boston home by his widow a son and a daughter.
Donald Dun lap Dingman aged 14 son of the late Dr J A Dingman of Spring Valley died from a gunshot fired by his younger brother Norman during a play session. Norman believed the gun was unloaded when he fired yesterday.
With Easter approaching, Shuman Corner urges ladies to shop now for the spring wardrobe. Burnt shades dominate new suits and hats, including a $25 leather-toned suit and a burnt brown straw hat with ostrich plume. Gloves and shoes complete the look, with prices from $2.75 to $5.00.
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