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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
6
Lafayette College beat Lehigh 83 to 79 in a rainy forenoon track meet at Mason, Penn. Heavy morning rain slowed events as Lafayette secured the upset in a closely contested team duel.
In seeking authentic exteriors for varied scenes, studios travel from New York to Arizona Florida and California to photograph deserts jungles and snowcapped mountains. Laurate locations include Alabama Georgia and Virginia with shoots in Alaska Adirondacks Scranton and Bridgehampton.
The Harvard Crimson editors condemn the surfeit of capitalist representation among 15 nominees for five Overseer seats to be elected in June. The editorial argues the bias reflects the college’s governance and calls for broader participation among candidates.
Catherine V. Lincoln of Dorchester files for annulment of marriage to Frank A. Lincoln after an elopement that followed by repentance. The suit was filed in Suffolk county clerk court. Friends say they never knew of Catherine Holland's marriage. The couple did not live together after returning from Portland Maine Gretna Green.
The Rev. Michael Jessup S J vice president of Boston College spoke to many Philomathela Club members at University Heights Newton on Courage. Paul Schwerley of the Boston Symphony Orchestra played Viola ad Amore with harp accompaniment by Theodore Cella.
Mirza Ali Kuli Khan, counsellor of the Persian legation in Washington, has been appointed consul general of Persia at New York and will assume duties there. He is the first Persian ranking diplomat assigned to the New York post, with previous consuls general being non-Persians in nominal roles.
A reader group comments on eloping, parental approval, and advising young girls. Effie C notes photo effects and a Mary Pickford mentions that Talks appear in the Daily Post five days a week and in Sunday Post each Sunday.
Retail Credit Men’s Association members recounted experiences with desiring credit seekers at a Thorndike Hotel dinner. Department store representatives described frequent attempts by strangers to defraud shops during the gathering.
The Navillus Associates a new Dorchester group led by Charles H Terry MacGovern held their first annual dance and cabaret last night at the Jacqueminot Bungalow in Dorchester.
The Crimson notes 15 candidates include Howard Elliott and J Pierpont Morgan from Boston and New York names such as Francis Higginson and Samuel Winslow. It argues the slate overrepresents capitalists and urges June voters to seek broader academic and professional representation for a cosmopolitan Harvard board.
The Fire Chiefs' Club of Massachusetts held its annual meeting at the Revere House. Officers for the coming year were elected including President George L. Johnson of Waltham, First Vice President Walter H Pierce of Arlington, Second Vice President W G Green of Concord NH, Secretary Treasurer William Brophy of Boston, and Sergeant at Arms F O Whitmarsh of East Braintree.
Washington May 17 Education committee filed a favorable report on the motion picture censorship bill. A minority report will follow later this week. The report included a letter from several leading producers endorsing the measure.
State Senate substituted a real penalty bill yesterday barring anyone convicted of operating a motor vehicle under the influence from holding an operator license for two years from the date of conviction.
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