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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
3
New York report on January 10 announces the marriage of Gladys Moore Van derbilt to Count Laszlo Szechenyi. The ceremony will be January 27 at 12 o’clock in Mrs. Vanderbilt’s West Fifty-eighth Street home with limited guests and a Hungarian and American music program.
In Taunton on January 10 Judge Fuller heard the Brownell divorce petition filed by Alva L. Brownell. She said they married May 20, 1907 and separated Oct 123 after William W. Brownell of New Bedford moved out and gave no support. He blamed the automobile fever for their troubles and refused to sell the farm to buy a car. He admitted the dispute started then. she denied hysterics and sleeping on the floor. The couple left the court arm in arm and the case was dropped.
Brussels Jan 10 The government replies to Congo commission recommendations stating King Leopold seeks no personal profit from the donations. The treaty yields 1.3 million dollars yearly with expected growth as more mines are found. Over 18 copper and malachite mines discovered and 2,000,000 tons of copper ore in sight.
Two men in a fragile 16 foot boat race down the Colorado River from Green River Utah toward The Needles California below Bright Angel trail. The journey covers over 400 miles upstream, a feat only twice previously done by larger teams. A third paddler fell early and is presumed to navigate overland toward southern Utah.
Health Officer Brown reports at least 5000 grip cases in Cincinnati with about fifty active at the City Hospital. Mild cases spread the disease as patients continue daily activities and cough up mucus in public spaces. A noted remedy touts Lung Kuro made from southern pine tar to soothe lungs and break up a quick cure.
In Clinton Illinois on January 10, Richard Snell fights to break the will of late railroad magnate Colonel Tom Snell. Lawyers allege he spent at least 300000 on women in the final decade of his life including 75000 to Maybelle Snell McNamara of Kansas City. Maybelle supposedly wielded influence over Snell with letters to be read to the jury.
The Rev. John J. Elty of St James Roman Catholic Church offers as first prize at a church whist party a gold wedding ring and use of the church for a wedding, with a cake, for Stratford couples. The winner is not required to marry, but may wed at a nominal cost if they are engaged.
A Finance Commission report on the fire department investigation is due today. Fire Commissioner Wells requested the inquiry and the outcome may affect Mayor Hibard's decision on Wells's reappointment. If the report is satisfactory, the five underwriters are expected to support Wells for reappointment.
Frank Riva his wife Enrica and brother Carlo were held on burglary charges by a New York police magistrate. The case stems from repeated break ins at C. F. Brooker of the New Haven Hartford railroad home in Ansonia since July. Jewelry valued at $25,000 was taken, including pieces recovered after a prior theft. The Rivas had worked for Brooker as butler and housekeeper before a events that led to their dismissal.
The Boston and Albany maintenance of way and construction department shed many workers, with 200 to 400 laid off last month and 200 more slated after third track work ends. Officials say layoffs are to cut costs and staff will be recalled when business rises and weather improves.
An advertisement praises Graves' Maryland Malt Whiskey for unwavering character and purity. It claims reliability for the sick room and physician use, noting a special fermentation process and time aging. The genuine product bears the Ches ter H. Graves & Sons signature on sealed quart bottles and neck labels.
Washington reports that the canal project now faces a higher price tag than 1905 estimates. The board of consulting engineers previously put the cost at about 139.7 million dollars but current responsible quarters acknowledge the cost may approach 200 million dollars.
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