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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1910
Page
5
William C. Russell was found living in seclusion on the old family estate in Wyoming. The discovery caused a sudden adjournment of the Russell hearing in Middlesex Probate Court after a sensational attempt to serve a subpoena on the wealthy recluse before court opened.
The article reviews 19th to early 20th century diet fads including vegetarianism low protein plans and sugar pepper and salt claims. It praises Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal digestant and urges readers to ignore fad theories while promoting practical eating.
Judge Lawton warned that if officers succeed in personal service as required by law a capias would be issued to bring the respondent into court. A recess followed and the court waited anxiously for word that the process servers had passed the barrier of guards and mystery.
A note from the Eng and Printing Departments at 67 Franklin describes new business announcements designed to promote growth. The message highlights coordinated efforts to expand outreach and improve publication workflow.
Congress faces a push for inquiries after the Army Commissary General reports ration costs rising from 19.65 to 22 cents per man. Lawmakers seek a 790000 emergency appropriation to cover commissary deficits as resolutions for investigation mount. Senator Elkins and Senator Crawford press for probes while Secretary Wilson cites an existing inquiry.
A reporter on the estate reports Daniel Russell departing after a court adjournment while a private detective enforces orders. Miss Almy refuses interview and confirms the agent’s duty as Russell avoids further questions about his mysterious errand. James, recently discharged from the estate, suspects the West man is Daniel Russell.
Senator Elkins proposes a five member committee to exhaustively investigate the cost of living since 1900. The panel will determine whether necessities have risen, the reasons for any increase, and compare production, distribution, and retail costs across the periods.
Fog and ice packs in the Hudson force the third division of the Atlantic fleet to anchor again and postpone its voyage from New York to Hampton Roads.
Washington Jan 6 General Daniel H Rucker the oldest retired U S army officer died at his home aged 98 He was born in New Jersey and appointed to the army from Michigan His long service dated back to the Civil War era and he held numerous commands and staff positions during his career.
President Taft says he intends to travel to Alaska in the coming spring after Congress adjourns and before visiting Beverly for late summer and fall. He cannot confirm a New York May 30 invitation, noting he may be en route to Alaska or Congress may be in its closing days.
In Norfolk Virginia on January 6 Margaret Marshall a former Portland Boston and New York newspaper writer who attempted death by her own action at Virginia Beach has recovered with three bullets still in her head and today she assumed temporarily the duties of matron of a Virginia Beach sanitarium.
The Senate received today the nomination of Captain Charles FE Vreeland of the Navy to the rank of rear admiral.
Annie E McKenzie the only woman charged in the state with keeping a bucket shop was arraigned before Judge Wait and granted leave to go on her own recognizance of 300 dollars after pleading not guilty. She went to police headquarters claiming to be Mrs McKenzie, returning from New York on counsel advice.
Washington Jan 6 a bill to deport aliens convicted in the United States of crimes punishable by over one year would send offenders to their homeland. The cost of deportation would be paid from the immigration fund.
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