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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1905
Page
7
The Louisville Courier Journal reproduces a Boston dispute over replacing Farragut’s infamous torpedo motto on the training ship Hartford. Miranda Sleeper highlights the government’s act as profane, while contenders offer exaggerated Bostonese and mock phrases.
Dr John A Carroll of Brookline presents a Brookline Medical Club paper on cerebro spinal meningitis its history spread and symptoms. He notes the disease is now pandemic and requires isolation with no known cure and outlines supportive treatments including sedatives ice therapy laxatives nutrition and rest.
Sherborn May 4 Charles Dudley Lewis former treasurer of the Democratic State committee and noted livestock dealer died at his home aged 60 born in Roxbury He helped found the South Framingham National Bank and the Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank of South Framingham He served in the State House in 1898 and was Massachusetts member of the national committee for eight years He leaves a widow six children.
A whimsical dialogue frames a boy asking where storms flee after Kansas cyclones depart, with the father answering in playful tone about weather and imagination. The nugget hints at meteorology through a childlike question.
Dialogue from a case file notes Edith is absent and a written statement is requested. Jane confirms the plan to obtain Ediths formal reply.
In a casual exchange Cholly Chipper notes the restaurant’s food is so good that seating next to others at the table is acceptable. Mr. Bluffkin agrees that the dining experience outweighs any minor social discomfort.
Cambridge Police Chief Pullen warns automobilists to stay within the city speed limit. Patrolman Doherty records speeding numbers on his bicycle crusade and the chief will prosecute all offenders after next Monday.
In Lynn on May 4 authorities consider legal action over the marriage of Immanuel Mission leader John H. Wyatt to Miss Bessie Bass Trask. Official word from Yarmouth alleges the bride was under 14, while Salem reports a 16 year old age. Town Clerk Porter awaits birth records and warns that if under 16 the parents are liable and probate authority governs such marriages.
Esther Lowell Burnett daughter of Edward Burnett and Mabel Lowell of Cambridge is to wed Stanley Cunningham Jr. of Cohasset. Cunningham filed a marriage intention at Cambridge city clerk noting the match. Burnett was born in South Bridge and resides at Elmwood in Cambridge.
A former student recounts eloping with Jack to marry on a pond near their home. Uncle Thomas Brook, a mill owner, opposed the match but events—engine failures, a chase, and a revival minister—led to a quick marriage and a modest shared life. Uncle continues to view Jack with wary approval as the couple starts a small flat and a factory venture.
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