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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1914
Page
6
The State of New Hampshire received 116 791 92 dollars from the estate of Mary Baker G Eddy, the largest legacy tax ever collected by the state. Concord officials announced the payment today, highlighting the historic sum from the Eddy estate.
Pierre Loti the French romanticist who visited New York a year ago and called the city a furnace of living plans to quit his invalid wife and marry Jane Catulle Mendes, according to a Paris despatch.
The Paris despatch notes a step toward divorce for the aging writer Pierre Loti who, at 64, considers marrying Jane Catullo Mendes the widow and poetess. His deathless naval diary years ago sparked his literary fame from Rochefort to Paris. The current Mrs Loti, crippled by deafness, may retire to an asylum after divorce.
A "Back to the Church" movement initiated by more than a dozen clergymen in Waltham aims to attract weekly church attendance for one month and then year round. The Evangelistic Association of New England held its annual meeting in Tremont Temple electing 20 directors and naming officers and an executive committee.
Everett residents clash over muzzling hens amid rising egg prices and a plan to form a cruelty to animals society led by James Cullen of 7 Lewis Street. Two dead hens with muzzles were found in a marsh, prompting calls for enclosed grounds and restricted feeding to curb noise and protect eggs.
George Lansbury a Labour Party member of the English Parliament will speak at Harvard January 15 under the Harvard Socialist Club. He has led welfare efforts including the first poor law colony and the first labor colony for the unemployed. His talk will cover aspects of his work among England's poor.
Patrick McDermott, 69, suffered severe burns to his legs and body yesterday at 27 Endicott Avenue Revere when embers from a pipe ignited his bed clothes. He was removed to Frost Hospital Chelsea for treatment.
Miss Marian Blackall daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence H Blackall of Cambridge a Radcliffe graduate of 1911 is engaged to Hans W Miller of Auburn Harvard student class of 1912 The announcement notes the couple is to wed soon and marks a suitor from Auburn Harvard connection
Miss Marian Blackall of Cambridge daughter of architect Clarence H Blackall and Radcliffe alumna to marry Hans W Miller of New York City Harvard 1912 graduate. Announcement at a Radcliffe tea notes her prominence as class of 1911 president of the Idler and travels abroad. Miller has pursued metallurgy research. No wedding date set.
Former Massachusetts governor Foss read the new governor David I Walsh's inaugural address at home. He described the message as looking good but said he needed time to form a full opinion.
Former Massachusetts governor reflects on leaving office with good will toward successors. He plans to oversee four companies, stay involved in politics, and continue lively work life rather than take vacations. He notes no hard feelings and offers support to successor Dave. He emphasizes enjoying work as health secret and hints at pausing politics for a while.
Louis Winfield alias Keller, freed from Deer Island, is seized by Inspector McCauley as he steps ashore in Brooklyn. He faces Lowell court on charges of passing worthless checks after a nationwide spree estimated at about 80 forged instruments. His wife appeals for leniency for the sake of their four children.
F. R. Carnegie Steele was elected president at the Victorian Club’s annual meeting banquet and entertainment held at the Copley Plaza last evening.
Workmen demolishing a two story wooden house at 235 Pleasant street had a close call yesterday noon when a wall collapsed. John Scholesky of 2 Chambers street was trapped under debris and broke his ankle. He was removed to City Hospital while his comrades escaped with one man injured.
The Doings of the Van Loons for the Sunday Post highlights Pa Van Loon in a fresh, humorous caper. The page promises bright color, cartoonish glee, and a dose of family mischief for readers.
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