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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1888

Page

5

Swinton Text Book Matter: Board Denies Reversal

The Swinton Outlines of the World's History debate ends with the school committee upholding its prior decision to drop the book from the curriculum. The committee found the note on indulgences vague and unsupported by Catholic authorities, and rejected petitions to restore the title. Members debated the impact on teaching and progress, then approved new teacher appointments and the establishment of kindergartens in Rice and Mather districts.

Iyvannelical Alliance Boston Swinton Eeemit Theodore A. Metat Gate of Heaven Church Charles B. Travis Igh Travis Chieh Aaa Evangelical Alliance Xavier Donald Macleod Murphy McCarthy Jesus Christ John G. Blake Soane T. Duryea Murphy Fuller Yvas Blake Canning Dunn Duryea Fallon Grainger Griffin Hall Lasker McDonald Nie E. Te Prescott Katharine J. Keefe Sherwin Albert P. Walker Mills Bunker Hill Nellie F. Holt Chapman Ella Braaley Dwight Caroline M. Bayley Hyde Caroline E. Nutter Emerson Ida H. Adams Horace Mann V. Colonna Murray Theodore P. Fare Harry ©. Shaw Zephirine N. Brown Iris Clarabe! Gilman West Oevane High Abbey M. Clark Dillaway Mary E. Sullivan Ellen L. Kelly Frothingham Katherine J. Keefe Hugh O’brien Nellie M. Porter Lyman Mary M. Clapp Mather Minnie R. Leavitt Prince Mary A. Reardon Winthrop Annie Hayward Gibson Margaret A. McGuire Comins Per F. Riely Lillian S. Hilton Lowell Edna A. Hill Edward R. Kingsbury Abbie G. Rue Alice M. Spaulding Albert L. Ware William L. Judkins Thomas E. Sweeny Jane A. Souther Adams Committee On Text Books Anderson Rice

Straws From State Street Show Market Under Control

The New York market was feverish yet controlled by professional interests with strength in Union Pacific and Atchison. Lamson Store Service remains firm amid growing confidence, while earnings for the New York and New England Railroad rose in August to a record high. The report notes improved conditions, heavy St Paul stock deposits in London, and yellow fever impacts on Richmond Terminal and Cotton Oil. Wheat rose yesterday with May up 25 and December up 3 cents, as Duluth and Minneapolis begin to influence supply dynamics.

New York Union Pacific Congress Atchison Richmond Hutchinson Duluth Minneapolis

Scientist John Thornton Wood Found Safe in New Hampshire

John Thornton Wood, missing from Boston for several days, is located at the residence of his sister Mrs. James B. Greeley in Thornton's Ferry New Hampshire. He is all right but suffers from the long journey from Washington after visiting the McGaw place in Bedford before returning to his sister's home.

Manchester N. H John Thornton Wood Boston James B. Greeley Thornton’s Ferry

Pardons Board Frees Milton Weston in Contributory Murder Case

Harrisburg reports the board of pardons granted Milton Weston a pardon. Weston, a Chicago millionaire, is serving five years in the Western Penitentiary for contributory murder related to a fatal fight over land possession in western Pennsylvania about four years ago.

Harrisburg Penn Board of Pardons Milton Weston Chicago Western Penitentiary Haymaker Pennsylvania

Merchants' Weeks Bargains at Standard Clothing Boston

The STANDARD CLOTHING Company at 395 Washington Street announces remarkable bargains in the children's department during Merchants' Weeks. A full suit with cap is offered for $3, with other suits priced at $5 and $9. The store is centrally located in Boston between Winter and Bromfield streets.

Standard Clothing Company Washington Street Boston Winter Bromfield Streets

Pierce Withdraws After Three Ballots in Third District

After a late Republican convention in Boston’s Third District Hon. Edward L. Pierce withdrew from the contest and Hon. Alanson W. Beard was named the congressional nominee. Boardman was chosen presidential elector as Beard led on the final ballot with 35 to 26 for Beardman, while Pierce received a single vote.

Edward L. Pierce Alanson W. Beard Congress Pierce Mr. Beard Mr. Boardman Pillsbury Boardman Beard Mr. Pierce Owever Mr Pierce Boston Congress of United States House of Representatives Republican Party H. J. Beardman Albert KE. Pillsbury George O. Shattuck Alderman Allen Beardman Ward E. P. Wilbur W. G. Bail Jonathan A. Lane Edward J. Hathorne George EB. McCuen L. P. Willard J. J. Capell W. J. R. Evans George L. Burt Milton J. P. S. Churchill

Confederate Monument Unveiled in Staunton Virginia

Staunton Virginia September 25 the Confederate dead monument at the cemetery was unveiled before about five thousand spectators a granddaughter of Albert Sidney Johnston assisted by young ladies from states represented in the cemetery unveiled the stone and speakers included Governor Lee General Early General Rosser and Mr McCulloch of Annapolis.

Staunton Albert Sidney Johnston Lee Early Rosser McCulloch Annapolis

Harvard College Overseers Meeting Notice

The annual meeting of the board of overseers of Harvard College will be held at No. 50 State street Boston on Wednesday Sept 26 at 11 oclock a m Alexander McKenzie Secretary Cambridge Sept 19 1888.

Board of Overseers of Harvard College State Street Boston Alexander McKenzie Cambridge Otis Place Institute of Technology Lawrence Lowell Plymouth North Conway Vics Velse Pemigewasset Valley

Struck Down at His Desk Nervure Nerve Tonic Ad

A warning style article urges readers to recognize brain and nerve exhaustion from overwork. It argues that persistent tension drains nerve force and leads to collapse, urging use of Dr. Greene's Nervura Nerve Tonic to restore vitality. The piece promotes the tonic as a vegetable remedy available for one dollar.

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