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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
16
Wellesley faculty loosened restrictions allowing men friends of students to attend social events. After past bans, dances and concerts saw strong male attendance, including the senior dance and May Day, with Tree Day to feature men as escorts during class color celebrations and tree planting ceremonies.
The article notes that until about two years ago the college restricted its social events to male friends of students, excluding others from attending such campus functions.
Owen B Jones, a wealthy Harvard student, faces manslaughter arraignment after his car struck 9 year old Leonel Blanchette in Attleboro. He has retained Endicott P. Saltonstall of Boston as his attorney.
George A. Crocker, Boston financier and treasurer of several railroads, predicts an imminent receivership for the Boston & Maine and likely the New Haven. He argues receivership protects creditors and preserves property, explaining how court-appointed receivers manage assets fairly. Crocker notes creditors have already scrambled for funds as boards exhaust their resources. He warns that the coming process may require restitution of some diverted funds.
Oranges priced at 121 2 cents per dozen Strawberries 12 cents per box and Rice at 4 cents per pound offered by Cobb's at Hanover and Union streets. Open until 11 p m tonight. Rare opportunity for full shipment and two hundred case consignments.
One hundred six girls at the Sargent Normal School received diplomas at the graduation exercises led by founder Dr. Dudley A. Sargent. Seven graduates earned honors, including Alice Arnold of Quincy and Elizabeth Supless of Malvern. The class gift, an inlaid oak table for the alumni room, was presented by Class President Fannie A. Davis of Newmarket.
President Pendleton announced two additional gifts to Wellesley College fire fund at chapel yesterday. One came from all star lectures netting 250 dollars with Professor Rausenpusch of Buffalo contributing 50. The second gift, from artist Charles H Woodbury, comprises six sketches sold at 75 dollars each.
Miss Blanche M Ga ughey descends eight stories using a patent fire escape device. She is filmed by bystanders from street level as she passes each floor, eliciting gasps.
City and state officials witnessed a noon demonstration of a patent fire escape. Miss Blanche McGaughey made two flights from the Journal building eighth floor to the street hanging by a rope. A crowd of over 2000 blocked Washington street and applauded each descent while Fire Commissioner Grady and Councillor McDonald praised the invention as safe and simple for escaping a burning building.
Captain Robert R. Perry of the Somerville police spoke in a dramatic plea to the Board of Aldermen, arguing he remains fit in mind and body despite 40 years in the service. He defended against a suggested removal for disability, and the matter was postponed to June 11. Chief Perry remains in office in the interim.
Two hundred little girls from Camden Street Home visit Forest Hills for an afternoon 101 Ranch Wild West show at Huntington avenue grounds. Mr Wheeler hosts the group with his wife and a chicken dinner. Supervised by James B. Hayes, the event honors Mr Wheeler’s birthday.
Suffolk Law School graduates receive 21 degrees at Tremont Temple in Boston after Governor Walsh signed the bill on March 10 granting the school power to confer degrees. Dean Gleason L. Archer lauded the victory amid opposition from rival law schools, and George A. Douglas became the first recipient.
Harold B. Garland, mathematics teacher in the Milton High School college division, is the latest victim of the mumps epidemic in Milton. He is reported to be seriously afflicted.
David Keefe aged 28 of Ambrose Street Chelsea died while trying to calm terrified women near an open car on Charlestown bridge about 10 o'clock last evening as a fuse blew out. He acted to prevent a near panic and save others.
About 40 aboard a car bound for Saugus Centre faced a fuse and flame on a bridge. Keefe restrained panicked women and was knocked from the car by a bridge post. He died at Relief Hospital from a fractured skull.
Mrs. Martin Murphy, formerly bedridden, twice fled a Back Bay fire at 20 Scotia Street within two days. Firefighters from Engine 33 and Ladder 15 rescued her both times as flames from Samuel Simons's third floor apartment rekindled. The two blazes caused about 3500 in damages, half the prior estimate, with the child William Manning also rescued amid the chaos.
St Louis May 28 Daniel Griner pitcher and Theodore Cather outfielder of the St Louis Nationals were fined $100 each by Manager Huggins today for fighting in the club house.
Inspector Lennon of the Quincy Board of Health will fumigate houses in a white cap and gown. The health board states the new attire is the most effective way to minimize contagion, and the garments will be disinfected after fumigation.
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