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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1916
Page
3
A pheasant at New Hampshire College in Durham smashed a lower window in Thompson Hall by flying into it at top speed and entered the room unharmed. It then circled to the registrar's office, beating the glass with its wings before flying away.
In Boston 11 new infantile paralysis cases were reported by the Board of Health. Among them is Elizabeth Miller a 21 year old student from Warren Ohio. The discovery led to the college's closure with day students instructed to stay home until Monday for further suspension decisions.
Miss Miller and 350 dormitory residents face quarantine as 87 Massachusetts cases are reported. Boston listings include Mildred Foley age 212 years and others across South Boston Dorchester East Boston Hyde Park and West End with hospital and college infirmary placements.
Wellesley College studies 478 freshmen voice standards under Miss Malbina Bennett. The project aims to replace nasal American speech with musical tones and establish elocution requirements for women colleges nationwide.
A three alarm fire at 12 and 14 Gore street in East Cambridge caused nearly $20,000 in losses. The Main Cornice and Roofing Company burned out, carrying only $1000 in coverage. Clayton's Iron Company had none. Two dwellings at 6 Gore street were insured but occupants held no coverage.
John F. Moors addressed the Woodrow Wilson Progressive League yesterday noon representing the Wilson Independent League. The Hughes Alliance did not send a speaker. The league invites all gubernatorial candidates to speak this noon on their issues.
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