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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1905
Page
7
A London Standard writer argues from birth and death statistics that Britain's population could reach 83 million by 2901 if emigration grows. He envisions England crowded to 6 921 000 per square mile and says birth rates must fall to avoid catastrophe, proposing one birth per 200 marriages or drastic outcomes.
Florence J. Roy, 15, of Worcester sues Worcester Consolidated Street Railway Company for 5000 claiming injuries on Oct 24 when an electric car on Southbridge street suddenly started, throwing her against the vestibule and off the car. Attorney Victor B. Runo represents her.
Two North Upton dogs roam the woods and threaten livestock, reputed to have killed a heifer and possibly cannibalized a rival dog. Batman Adama, once of Holliston, offers five dollars to anyone who will kill the beasts. William Hardy of Milford reported the missing dog.
A regional cartoon caption shows a stern figure urging a reluctant child to bathe, insisting this time is different and that the child must go. The scene emphasizes insistence and parental authority in a humorous tone.
Testy exchange cited with a toddler’s defiant remark about cutting a rope with a razor. The restraint and safety context appear in a brief, period newspaper note.
A Kensington woman Miss Evans designs a novel autograph album that captures both signatures and lip imprints. A soluble carmine pad transfers a kiss imprint onto a page beside the autograph and date, creating an intimate souvenir of friends’ kisses.
Spencer November 12 David Bercume administrator of Emma A Bercume estate sues Edward Desplanes Jr for 1000 alleging Desplanes loaned a gun to a boy who accidentally shot and killed Emma in Leicester.
The Lynn Weekly Times praises the Boston Post for vital clues in a major crime case. It credits reporters with exposing key features and even locating the murder head, contrasting their work with police missteps and suggesting powerful figures may have hidden the full facts.
Nevada and Missouri insurance departments seek to halt New York Life operations until company officers are ousted. The two states reference investigations aired in Everybody's Magazine where Lawson exposed life insurers, with a second installment in the November issue. The piece notes broad public interest and urges reader attention.
New York November 12 James Speyer of New York donated 50000 to Columbia University to endow the Theodore Roosevelt professorship of American history and institutions in Berlin. The chair will alternate lectures between Berlin and Columbia with incumbents appointed by the Prussian Education Ministry and the Emperor. The first incumbent is John William Burgess who will teach in Berlin in 1906 07.
In Chicago on November 12 1903 the $50000 suit filed by 20 year old Mabel Beland against her 73 year old foster father John O Neill nears its close with both sides resting and lawyers events. Defense letters from P S McLellan presented as evidence indicate a secret correspondence and possible motive for the dispute.
Fitchburg resident Sarah M. Houghton files damages suit against Margaret E. Rock a manicure and masseur alleging facial eruptions and sores from a substance used.
Four generations of shoppers have patronized this store as it offers a range of fine fabrics and materials. Mohair, satin, belts, and wool suitings from 44 to 88 inches are advertised, with prices from 50 to 75 cents for fabrics such as Crispine and Albatross.
Seasonal importations from Paris show exclusive designs not seen elsewhere. Matinees include All Wool Albatross sacques with three inch pleated collars and sleeves, Fine French Flannel with embroidery, and Silk Albatross blends. Prices range from 2.95 to 10.75 for matinees and 10.00 to 45.00 for negligees.
A fragmented ad item offers 72 inch Latin Damask linens at discounted prices and Grace Kid Gloves with Paris point embroidery. The text advertises washable gloves, pearl clasps, and 12-button lengths from French makers, noting special opener pricing and regular values.
Post Card Albums Our No 206 holds 206 post cards priced at $1 00 each 500c Our No 100 holds 100 cards priced at 50c each 25e The Moore Push Pin hangs pictures as a substitute for tacks does not damage walls sold in 10 20c packages 69c
An advertisement highlights umbrellas priced at 1.50 to 3.50 with notes of silk cases and tassels. It mentions a vast variety of handles and suggests different price points, though some text is garbled.
Earl Crompton stumbles into fate when his mock love letter prank leads to Miss Henrietta Briggs and Mr. D Bernard Rowland discovering each other. The Chicago couple’s accidental romance becomes Crompton’s new novel plot and a real-life engagement.
Miss Susan Thayer sails to Europe on Cedric with her mother and the Thayer family. Nuptials planned for Miss Margaret Head and Philip Stockton in February. Mrs Timothee Adamowski visits Philadelphia with a luncheon honoring her sister. Miss Matilda Marsh’s wedding in Paterson draws Cambridge guest Miss Gertrude Hubbard. The birth of Theodore Douglas Robinson’s son excites local society. Roosevelt relatives connected. Mrs Burr hosts a lecture on Good Queen Anne as part of a series.
At a Chelsea Young Men's Hebrew Association meeting an appeal was sent for contributions to the fund aiding Russia’s suffering Hebrews who survived the recent atrocities.
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