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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1913
Page
9
Taunton March 23 The contest over the million dollar estate of Mrs Fannie M Tappan of Attleboro begins tomorrow with testimony on the will execution. The 53 beneficiaries share the estate and a $40000 bequest to Sol H Goldberg of Chicago is cited as executor amid a contest by relatives over that gift.
Dr Anna Shaw cannot deliver her talk to the Business Women's Club at 144 Bowdoin Street this evening due to illness. The club directors announced the cancelation at their meeting last evening.
New York March 23. The Simplified Spelling Board will issue tomorrow Circular No. 26. The 16 page pamphlet contains 30 rules with changes more noticeable than earlier recommendations.
A circular cites widespread adoption of simplified spellings, outlining rules that remove silent letters and modify endings. It notes changes such as chameleon to cameleon, threw to thru, drought to drout, and many final letter drops, with examples across common words.
William Henry Harrison 72 former Braintree resident died at Plymouth after a long illness. Born December 25, 1840 in Boston, he served as United States Navy engineer from 1861 to 1872 and fought in the Civil War including Fort Fisher where he was wounded. Survived by four sons William C Thomas P Richard C and Walter T.
Captain Charles W. Conway of Engine Company 37 Longwood a Medal of Honor veteran firefighter fell unconscious in his car while returning from a grass fire in Allston district He was rushed to his home at 641 Huntington Avenue where Chauffeur Fennon found him unconscious near the fire station He remains dangerously ill.
Five girls gathering pussy willows near Quincy Point late yesterday were cut off by a swamp fire likely started by local boys. They waded into the water as marsh grass and rushes burned out then fled unharmed aside from fright and damaged finery as Chief Litchfield of the Quincy fire department responded and the flames spread toward nearby houses.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle thorough cleanse for children with constipation. It claims quick relief from stomach upset and feverish symptoms, stresses fig flavor and safety, and urges mothers to keep the product on hand with directions for all ages.
A reader asks if she should break a six year promise to a Texas fiancé and marry a dancing teacher and composer near her. The columnist cautions against choosing a dream over a sure present partner and urges focusing on the man close at hand.
The speaker reflects on accepting an engagement ring only if mutual love is felt. She warns against self-weakness and encourages waiting until her affections are returned, highlighting internal conflict and resolve.
Mendelssohn Elijah was staged in Symphony Hall by the Handel and Haydn Society led by Emil Mollenhauer. Soloists Grace Williams Whitcomb Hunt Pagdin Cartwright, and Boston Festival Orchestra under J. W. Crowley received praise for balance, tone, and diction. The 67th Society Elijah drew a large, appreciative audience.
Easter day jinx tale in Revere fire department as two members suffer injuries. Captain William J. Wills collapses from indigestion while racing to his station and is knocked unconscious. Fire station drummer Harry Harding fractures his wrist when the crank snaps back. Minor beach cottage fire controlled with slight damage.
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