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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1909
Page
12
Tufts students lament the disappearance of Henri de Classant chef of Tufts College Hill. Missing funds for meal tickets and concerns over meals lead to police involvement and campus angst as students recall the famed dining room and demand refunds.
In East Cambridge Superior Civil Court Levinia De Rose sues John B. Harris for breach of promise seeking 10000 dollars claiming he offered marriage on Thanksgiving Day 1906 and gave her false teeth instead of an engagement ring. Harris denies any marriage proposal. Case paused until Tuesday.
News reaches this city that the Arctic schooner Olga has been abandoned. A letter from Vilhjalmur Stefansson, Harvard instructor, sent from the Arctic region, was received by the American Museum of Natural History. Stefansson indicates prospects were uncertain when the note was written in September last year.
Annapolis reports 96 midshipmen were deficient in the latest semi annual exams but only 20 will be required to resign. The academy released the list today detailing the numbers and actions.
The will of Mrs Mary Vahey of Watertown mother of James H Vahey recently a governor candidate was filed in East Cambridge Probate Court. It leaves $250 to St Patrick’s Church Watertown to help pay the church debt and names eldest son John T Vahey as executor. The document is dated January 15 1909.
Two Somerville physicians testified at the continued hearing before Judge Lawton in the East Cambridge Probate Court that Benjamin Hadley appeared to be in sound mental condition when he made his will.
Testimony in the Hadley will case reveals discussions on removing a mortgage and expenses to the estate. Elizabeth Orrell testified about bills and Hadley’s eyes treatment, while Emma Hadley attended in a stylish outfit and Walter Hadley stands to gain over 100000. Franklin Titus, a longtime associate and executor nominee, denied charges about Hadley’s condition and expressed surprise at his appointment.
J Franklin Harris of Bel fast Maine reports four years of eczema improved after four X Zalia treatments. The ad promises X Zalia soap at 25 cents and X Zalia liquid at 60 cents to heal rashes and sores on face hands scalp or body and to purify the skin with purchases through the druggist.
The Chelsea Literary and Social Club announces its first banquet to be held February 22 at Broadway Hall Chelsea. Invitations have been sent to Lieutenant-Governor Frothingham and other prominent Boston figures.
Ex Representative Robert Luce condemned a Boston Finance Commission report on nomination reform. He argued the criticism harms good government and misstates facts, noting that aldermen and council members have long been directly nominated and that the report overgeneralizes responsibility to mayoral nominations.
Rome authorities decided not to confer Roman citizenship on Theodore Roosevelt during his Italian visit en route to Africa. Mayor Signor Nathan rejected the honor citing universal aid to earthquake victims and no need for special distinction despite wartime generosity.
Double stamps will be given with every purchase mornings until 12 noon at Wolf's My Clothier corner Hanover and Portland streets. Single stamps thereafter.
Amesbury report states Frank Swarpenter of Market Street is in serious condition from yesterday's cheese intake. Doctors Mullen and Fitzhugh attended him. he may be moved to Newburyport Hospital.
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