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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1908
Page
12
University of Cincinnati trustees declare the chair of philosophy vacant after Professor H. H. Bawden resigns, noting the resignation was not presented as demanded by President Dabney.
A large Boston Theatre audience enjoyed a Society amateurs vaudeville show for Chelsea fire sufferers. The program featured Ruth Francis, Helena Hipwell, Georgiana Lane with trained bear, Elsie Gertrude Phelan pianologue, Footlight Orchestra under Roger L Scaife, Rinker Kibbey, Mrs Tryphosa Bates-Batcheller, The Battle Hymn of the Republic tuned for Mrs Julia Ward Howe, Bird Ballet directed by Lilla Wiles Wyman with Miriam H MacDonald, Joseph Lindon Smith, Good Night Babette by Emma Noyes Stewart Baird and Mrs Frederick Briggs, and John Colby Abbott with La Grande Pandore showcasing raiment styles.
In a formal statement the trustees say the action was unanimous citing false pretensions by Professor Bawden who was dismissed from Vassar College on similar grounds. They note his May 3 letter and claim he threatened to publish his story if the president did not withdraw the letter, harming the university's decency and morals.
The ninth annual Wo mens Golf Association of Boston championship qualifying at Brae Burn saw Mrs G W Roope lead with 90 while only five of 42 posted under 100. Miss K Duncan and Mrs A P Chase advanced to first division, with Miss Pauline Firth and Miss G Rogers moving to second. Match play begins today at 10 am. 2 pm features an association meeting and a putting contest.
The state supreme court upheld 1907 insurance laws, holding life and accident policies must be issued as separate contracts for a single person. The ruling came in a case brought by New York Life, New York Mutual Life, Etna Life, and Traveler Life against the insurance commissioners.
Several crews rowed on the river for a trial spin. Coaches Graney and O Leary directed drills in perfect water. Brookline High stood out with shifts in boat positions as Pogue and Krafts swapped seats, while English High and Cambridge Latin also trained. Legate did not row.
The program featured songs by Mrs. Batcheller and Mr. Baird with impressions of Albert Chevalier Maurice Furkon Ralph Herz May Irwin and Yvette Guilbert. A large audience enjoyed The Watcher by the Tomb as Vincent Club ushers in white distributed flowers as payment for roses.
In Poughkeepsie on May 25 Supreme Court Justice Morschauser ruled that White's slayer remains insane and confinement serves the public interests Thaw's bid for freedom is denied as his appeal falters.
Thomas C. Upton aged 89, founder of the Fitchburg Co operative Bank and longtime public figure, shot himself in Fitchburg after months of ill health. He left his Mt. Vernon street home and, after sitting by Garnet Street, died at once. Neice Mary Boutelle is his closest relative. The death was reported to police and examined by the medical examiner.
News from New Orleans reports a revolver and shotgun battle near Big Spring, Mississippi, leaving William Hilton and his son Thomas Hilton dead, John Nation wounded, and a fourth man injured. a negro victim is unnamed.
Paris May 2 Mulai Hafid the usurping Sultan of Morocco says he would if necessary kill several German subjects to secure intervention by Germanys rival in Morocco according to the Mafin correspondent.
At a Railroad Commission hearing Boston Dairy Company president William A. Graustein blamed milk contractors for keeping the standard high and forcing producers to favor creamers over cows. He argued railroads lack dairy expertise and small dealers are squeezed out. Other contractors echoed concerns about market control and past attempts to loosen statutes.
At a recent Association of Chiropodists meeting a report blamed rising use of Holeproof Hosiery for sales drop. Holeproof costs $2 per box of six pairs and is sold only by Talbot Co at 395 Washington Street. Talbot also offers Square-Wear Collars six for $1 with a four month guarantee. Boys Black Cat Stockings are 25 cents a pair with exchange if they wear poorly.
Lee, Higginson & Co reports over $1000 received yesterday for the Chelsea relief fund, raising the total to $352,480.89, up $1070.52 from Saturday. A Plymouth subscription of $527.40 and a Lawrence contribution of $423.85 are noted among gifts exceeding $199.
Grafton D. Cushing of Ward 11 declares for Speaker next year delaying pledges to avoid rivalries. With the session nearing end he begins his campaign and seeks to lead the House.
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