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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1916
Page
13
The Boston School Board will appeal its decision not to ban Christmas hymns and carols in public schools to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Philip J. Sondheim, chief counsel for the petitioners, said the appeal follows protests by Jewish citizens.
Lawyer Sondheim warns that if the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rejects their petition, Jewish taxpayers may have to send children to separate schools. He asserts constitutional rights of all children in public schools and says Massachusetts has never endorsed religious instruction. He scoffs at the Boston School Board claim that Christmas songs pose a benign influence and challenges the line about Jesus Christ in a hymn.
A German talking machine seized by customs for unpaid duties failed to sell at first. An auctioneer opened at 1 dollar and a French bidder started the contest. The Frenchman bid up to 50 dollars before a Celtish man offered 100 dollars if the machine would play Tipperary.
Clarence A. Cotton, General Secretary of the Providence Chamber of Commerce, protests a Portland misquote about port calls for trans ocean steamships. He says a stenographer mixed forms, omitting Portland’s port status, and asks editors to verify by releasing his original April 7 letter. He emphasizes New England ports including Providence Mobile Savannah and Fall River as affected areas.
A reader wonders about pet health care. Dr Blair is highlighted in the upcoming Sunday Post Magazine with his photo and career notes. The article suggests seeking veterinary advice for coughs in pets and previews the physician’s profile.
Women buy tailored $15 suits at Wolf's My Clothier corner Hanover and Portland Sts and receive free alterations plus LEGAL stamps with every purchase.
A series of reader letters discusses film careers, ethics of self-promotion, and studio practices. Entries advise fellow actresses on publicity, makeup, managing hair color, and work hours while noting industry realities and preferences for genuine talent.
The Daily Post will feature Mary Pickford talks usually five days each week and also every Sunday in the Sunday sports section.
Bertha McLeod of Boston files a libel for divorce from William McLeod of San Francisco and names Sadie Carrier also known as Sadie Clark and Sadie McLeod as the reason for the permanent separation.
Miss Gertrude Newell and Miss Katharina Morey of Brookline plan to cast their first presidential votes next November by renting a Kansas garret and registering there. They establish legal residence in Kansas where woman suffrage is in force. Mrs. Carrie S. Blatch of New York joins their experiment, and the residency change exempts them from much of their former state taxes.
The Right Rev. William Lawrence announced that 2 million dollars has been pledged toward a proposed 5 million dollar clerical pension fund. The campaign runs to March 1, 1917, aiming to pension Episcopal clergy reaching age 68 with at least 69 dollars annually. about 5800 ministers would be affected.
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