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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1909
Page
7
New York reports reveal Mrs. W. Gould Brokaw sues for separation with $60,000 yearly alimony from Mineola. A telegram from her husband claims he will sue, detailing a house party and alleged visitors who stayed in his bedroom, despite his requests for names.
Mrs. Brokaw testified amid probing questions by John F. McIntyre about a Baltimore meeting five years earlier with Nan Dennison of Syracuse and others. She disputed claims about room assignments and the presence of Miss Dennison and Mr. Wells, while confirming a bag and nightwear discussions.
A bold newspaper advertisement declares bias against bald men and promotes Rexall 93 Hair Tonic with a trial offer. It guarantees hair growth or refunds, claims a 65 percent improvement rate with regular use, and cites Boston Rexall stores for purchase in two sizes.
Dec 14 report states Pope appoints Rev. James O'Reilly, rector of St. Anthony of Padua in Minneapolis, to Fargo North Dakota bishopric and Very Rev. M. F. Fallon, provincial of Oblates in Buffalo, to London Ontario bishopric, following consistorial approval.
At a Yale Corporation meeting in New Haven on December 14 President Taft and Governor Weeks attended as Mrs Morris K Jesup presented $50 000 to complete the Morris K Jesup chair of silver culture in the Forst school.
Max Goldman 47 a local Normandy Street resident and former Singer Sewing Machine Company manager was arrested after a warrant charging larceny of 3866. He vanished on June 9 last year then investigators found a shortage. The grand jury was convened and police hunted him until he surrendered with his lawyer Edward I McManus this afternoon. The police allege he shipped goods to the office then kept the receipts. He will face court this morning.
The Smithsonian Institution announced at its annual board meeting that the Roosevelt led African expedition had collected 6663 skins by December 10. The haul includes 243 large mammals 1500 small mammals 1356 birds and several human skulls found along the ancient slave route.
Four hundred attend Dorchester Royal Arch Masons entertainment at chapter rooms Monday night. The event features acts by M. E. High Priest Harry J. Baker as stage manager and a running hook gag throughout the show.
The Retail Trade Board of the Boston Chamber of Commerce calls for early shopping during the holidays. The public, merchants and workers are urged to act now for fuller stocks, prompt deliveries, and a happier Christmas for salespeople and delivery staff.
The Canadian captain W H Bullock sails from Hoosac docks Charlestown at 11 30 am for Liverpool direct with nearly 10 000 tons of freight. Wheat 147000 bushels corn 95000 and other goods including 500 tons flour 400 tons provisions 300 tons hay 200 tons oil cake 200 tons lumber 1400 bales cotton 1000 barrels apples 750 cattle three refrigerators of fresh meats and more.
Alma Kellner, eight, is believed kidnapped in Louisville after rumors about family secrets. Frank Behr, the child’s uncle and a Milwaukee brewer, denounced rumors and said kidnappers would demand ransom, with no reward offered and no new clues.
Representative Hardwick of Georgia asks if the Navy Department helped search for Colonel John Jacob Astor's yacht after a recent loss in the West Indies. He introduced a resolution seeking facts on whether 50 and how much money was spent, requesting the Navy Secretary report to the House.
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