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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1897
Page
2
An old advertisement extols Hyomei as the only natural treatment for catarrh bronchitis and consumption. It argues liquids fail, inhalation reaches all air passages, promises relief with no risk, and offers a Hyomei outfit for one dollar with extra bottles, balm, and free mailing of the story.
Revere residents clash as Building Inspector Ward blocks actions by the Highlands schoolhouse building committee. The panel hired H. H. White to supervise despite town votes for day labor and inspector oversight. Ward seeks plans filed, a special town meeting, and now a petition to the Auditors and possible court action to halt payments on debts.
Elmer E Gross of Ellsworth and N L Harvey of Lewiston, believed drowned after a July 21 boat capsizing near Freeport, are alive. Gross is in Lynn Massachusetts and Harvey in North Adams. A telegram from John Dorr to Stephen Gross confirms Elmer was seen at Nahant Beach last Sunday.
A son of John Brisben Walker said there was no trouble between his father and Brown University President Andrews concerning the Cosmopolitan University plan. He hinted Andrews hoped to remain as president and withdrew his resignation upon returning to Brown, while noting the cosmopolitan scheme will proceed with or without him.
The New England railroad depot at Bellingham Junction was totally burned this afternoon, causing a loss of 100 dollars. Trains on the Woonsocket division and Milford branch were delayed about an hour as wires were interrupted and the station agent saved much of the contents.
New York report of a Merchants and Manufacturers Board of Trade meeting on the personal baggage clause in the Dingley bill. President Shayne opened the session noting long advocacy and federal sympathy, praising customs officials for enforcing the law and planning a Boston conference at Parker House with local business leaders.
In Lynn on September 15 the State Firemen's convention opened with a committee appointment to handle routine work. President Chief H. L. Marston of Brockton led, Mayor Ramedell gave a welcome, and delegates later toured the city by trolley before evening sessions in Odd Fellows Hall. Reports were read including Lowell Chief Hosmer on the relief fund and talks by Quincy Chief Tolman, Adams Chief H A Jones, Webster Chief Pattison, and Captain J Needham of New York on modern firemanship and marshal laws. The session adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Despatch from Pasque Isle reports schooner Cordova parted its hawser in a gale and went ashore near Gloucester. likely total loss. Crew of about fourteen saved. Cordova, a hali but fishery schooner built in Essex in 1893, valued at $10,000 with $8,000 insured under Captain Michael McNeil.
In Boston districts including Dorchester Roxbury and East Boston crowded schools struggle to house pupils. At Girls High and Latin School headmaster Dr John Netlen reports 1115 seats filled by 1321 students with 67 refusals. Highlands and Lowell face extreme shortages with stores used as classrooms and 1071 pupils for 745 capacity.
South Boston reports luck in avoiding overcrowding while Jamaica Plain and Dorchester face severe shortages. Roger Clap School celebrates overflowing attendance, with more pupils applying and potential refusals. Primary classes are jammed citywide, prompting talk of building another large school soon. Teachers warn classes have not reached maximum size and thousands may seek schooling in four weeks, with room only in some areas but not enough to meet demand.
The Hugh O Brien School, Mecnanics High, Prince School, Dillaway School, Dudley Street School, Dearborn School and Lewis School face severe overcrowding. Current capacity shortfalls push pupils into hallways yards and extra rooms while plans to rent two additional schools and reassign classes aim to avert collapse as October and November enrollments approach. Strong entities include Hugh O Brien School Mecnanics High School Prince School Dearborn School Lewis School and Vernon School. Exceeding 1000 pupils in several buildings underscores urban space strain and urgent need for relief.
Boston schools face crowded conditions with 677 pupils at Boston Latin this year, 900-seat English High already near capacity with 96 on roll, Girls’ Latin capacity 190 desks with 80 enrolled and 67 sent away, and Girls’ High listing 971 pupils. Desks and settees fill every available space as overflow grows.
Lawrence School in South Boston can add about 200 pupils, with 1500 current attendees. Norcross School reports 672 girls in a 784-seat capacity. Bigelow School hosts 807 boys though designed for 770, and Shurtleff School has 609 girls with 650-seat comfort. Hart and Andrew schools are at capacity, while Ticknor primaries could accept a few more.
At Gaston Lincoln Bowdoin and Wells districts in Boston the school system faces severe crowding. About 800 girls at Gaston, 63 pupils per room in some Lincoln classes, and 56 seat rooms at Bowdoin exceed capacity. New Roger Clapp and Wells district classes fill halls and extra rooms as 1408 pupils fill primary schools, with 24 teachers vs 25 needed.
Clara Barton president of the Red Cross endorses Dr. Greenes Nervura blood and nerve remedy. The notice claims the remedy cures disease where others fail and cites high praise from physicians and hospitals. It invites readers to seek free consultation at Dr. Greenes Boston office and asserts broad endorsement and effectiveness.
Charlestown reports all schools well filled with one crowded, Frothingham School housing a primary class in basement space. In Prospect street, land bought for a new school awaits construction, while students at Frothingham total sixty two in one class. Harvard and Bunker Hill schools run near capacity with room found to accommodate current numbers.
Overcrowded West End schools push teachers to seek additional rooms in businesses and tenements. The Bowdoin School was the first visited by a Post reporter as part of a broader shortage. An unfinished Chambers Street primary school delays capacity plans beyond the new year, adding to the strain on students and families.
In East Boston the Emerson district faces severe crowding with multiple rooms filled beyond capacity. Principal Brown reports 20 plus rooms overflowing with 62 to 64 pupils per room, classes at 242 Bennington Street and Maverick chapel, and ongoing plans to secure more space. The Blackner, Adams, and Lyman schools also show higher enrollments, with Adams near capacity and Lyman able to hold about 100 more pupils.
In West Roxbury the conditions are less severe than elsewhere in the city yet overcrowding remains in several schools. Lowell School enrolls 1071 pupils across nineteen grammar classes, highlighting insufficient space despite its strong reputation.
Seating at several schools remains tight as capacity falls short of student numbers. Lowell School reports expanding rooms and hires to absorb overflow while West Roxbury High uses halls and dressing rooms for 145 pupils. Officials expect 30 to 40 more enrollments and seek relief with a new building.
A Fragments note from Fliegende Blatter quotes a query on ladders leaning against trees and mentions that His Excellency plans a boar hunt the following day, reflecting satirical or playful reportage.
The Zoo unveils a sweeping renewal and expanded exhibits after a long winter. Napoleon the magnificent tiger shares space with baby lions and a lively aviary as five floors open with many novelties. Houdini style aerial acts headline by Blondin's successor Harry Granada and a new lecture hall. Visitors will encounter surprises at every turn as the Post previews the transformed collection.
The American Wringer Company at 9 Avea and 77 79 Franklin streets closes out stock of clothes wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers exposed to water in a recent building fire. Bargains offered to buyers seeking affordable items now.
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