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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1906

Page

5

Woman Seeks Divorce Over Silent Marriage and Age Dispute

Mrs Ilda B Milligan testified she married in 1898 at age 15 to music teacher John W Milligan. She said they never lived as spouses after a few months and she earned by teaching music. She was granted a divorce and allowed to resume her maiden name. several other divorces were granted or postponed.

Ilda B. Milligan John W. Milli William Bowen Evangeline Rebecca Pill Samuel W. Pill Pill

Mass man from Arlington Heights chosen RI C E field secretary

Providence R I Jan 15 Ar lington Heights Mass young man Merrick L Streeter sophomore at Brown University elected field secretary of the Christian Endeavor Union of Rhode Island he is the first incumbent to hold that office He has been president of the union and was a delegate to the international convention of Endeavorers in Baltimore last July.

Providence R. I Arlington Heights Mass Merrick L. Streeter Brown University Christian Endeavor Union of Rhode Island International Convention of Endeavorers Baltimore

Tropical Fever Claimed Medford Man in Guatemala

The family of Frank C. Denis of George Street received a cablegram from the U S consul at Livingston Guatemala confirming his death on December 23 in Livingston from tropical fever. Guatemala law bars transferring the body out of South America, delaying return of the remains for two years.

Medford Frank C. Denis George Street United States Livingston Guatemala

Harvard Overseers Move to Abolish Present Football

Harvard overseers urge a complete change to college football citing numerous serious and fatal accidents. They propose forming a new committee to draft simpler rules and insist umpires must enforce rules immediately. If no agreement is reached Harvard may cancel football next season.

Harvard President Opposes Football Return Without Real-Play Reform

President Eliot stated he would not consent to resuming intercollegiate football at Harvard until actual play demonstrates reform, dismissing paper changes. He suggested using Harvard class teams to test new rules and only then inviting other colleges if reform proves real. He added his view as personal, not representing Harvard leadership.

Eliot Harvard

Nichols Hopeful Demands Rule Changes For Harvard Football

Dr 16 H Nichols head surgeon of the Harvard football squad last fall was asked if overseers would accept suggested revisions of the game. He said he cannot speak for the overseers but believes rules can be changed to meet demands for a better game.

Harvard 16. H. Nichols

Coach Reid Declines Opinion on Rule Makers Action

W T Reid Jr, coach of the football team says he cannot express an opinion on overseers actions and knows nothing about it. He adds that the 13 member committee on revision has no clear attitude on the final choice of rules.

W. T. Reid, Jr

Upholds Overseers at Harvard Athletic Committee Remarks

Professor H. S. White, chair of Harvard’s athletic committee, refused to comment on next year’s football play in Cambridge or what the overseers would accept. He stated the overseers’ vote reached the athletic committee before its meeting, but the overseers’ report was not, and Harvard withdrew from the old rules committee due to concerns over prompt action on amalgamation.

Harvard Athletic Association H. S. White Warvard Athletic Committee Cambridge Athletic Committee Harvard

Harvard Oversight Sparks Doubt on Next Football Season

Harvard students are stunned as overseers consider changes that could block intercollegiate football in Cambridge next year. Captains and graduates express mixed views on rules and open play, while concern grows over potential conflicts between the corporation and overseers and the athletic committee.

Burly Negro Suspect Arrested at Shannock

Shannock R I Jan 15 In the arrest here today by Deputy Sheriff Wilcox of Elliot Brown a burly negro with a criminal record it is believed that the man who has been holding up and terrorizing residents has been caught Brown is wanted for robbing J Albert Bensley of his watch valued at 30 Brown was held today for the Superior Court under heavy bonds and in default he was committed to jail.

Shannock R. I Wilcox Elliot Brown Brown J. Albert Bensley Superior Court

Porter Associates Fourth Annual Ball at Lyceum Hall

More than a thousand members and friends gathered at Lyceum Hall in Fast Boston for the Porter Associates fourth annual ball. President James B. Winston and his sister Miss Nellie Winston led the grand march with William Foley and Miss Lizzie Foley following. a large corps attended, including many Vickers in social and political life, and the affair lasted until 2 o'clock this morning.

Porter Associates Lyceum Hall Fast Boston James B. Winston Nellie Winston William Foley Lizzie Voley Vickers Lfe

Robber clubbed cripple in Biddeford assault

A man posing as Harry Kinney of the Audet School of Music in Boston assaulted Charles O. Gould, a disabled store owner in Biddeford, striking him with a fence picket and stealing a bundle. Kinney was held on assault with intent to kill. motive believed robbery. Gould sustained scalp injuries and may not identify his attacker. Mrs Audet, Audet Music Co manager, confirmed Kinney’s prior involvement but offered little detail.

Biddeford Harry TH. Kinney Audet School of Music Boston Charles O. Gould Alfred and Birch Streets Gould Cortes Street Kinney

Depositors in Provident Company May Lose All

Inspector McGarr leads the police inquiry into the Provident company as authorities assess the promises made and inducements offered. Captain Dugan says action is unlikely soon, even as about 600 banks were opened and $2400 released. A Wakefield man copied a bank key, claiming 350 locals hold them. Burlen refuses comment. Dalton is reportedly too ill for statements.

McGarr Dugan Wakefield Torenzo W. Burlen the Provident Company Samuel Dalton

Moran grills Provident Books case in three hour probe

District Attorney Moran spent about three hours yesterday examining the Provident Securities and Banking Company failure. He did not interview anyone but reviewed books and papers to determine if a crime was committed. If evidence is found, he will present the guilty party before the grand jury for testimony.

Moran Provident Securities and Banking Company

Provident deposits released by Boston Post key

About 600 depositors rushed the Boston Post office yesterday to redeem Provident Securities and Banking Company funds using the Post's magic key. The key will again be available today for those who wish to bring in their banks.

The Boston Post Provident Securities and Banking Company Post

Postum touted as coffee alternative in health appeal

A Duluth man credits Postum with curing headaches stomach trouble and nervousness after abandoning coffee. Meanwhile authorities intensify action against Italian banks in North End Boston for not posting a $15,000 bond, with Chief Watts promising prosecutions and a list of violators forthcoming.

Watts North Fond Bank of Sicily Boston Police Shaw State Police Post Boston Savings Bank

Foreign Banks Yet To Meet Bond Requirement

A partial list of foreign banks or bankers who have not filed the $15,000 bond required by law. Names include Alvino E. Figli at 1 North Square, Generoso Jferullo at 15 North Square, Nasca Italian Bank on Richmond Street, Di Pietro Italian Bank on North Street, Zollo Express Company Italian Bank on Hanover Street, The American F Express Company Italian Bank at North Square and Garden Court Street, and the Jewish and Italian Bank on Endicott Street.

State Treasury M. Bernardini North Square Tsane B. Reinberg Stillman Street Julius Rottenberg Selem Street Ff. Luciane North Street Taglino Bros Antonio Alvino Peitro Alvine Carlo I. Arzillo Anna Anderson Ricthmond Street Max Cohn Chicopee, McCormick & Co Michele Russo Stabile & Co Meier A. Stobodkin Salem Street Harris A. Stobodkin Lowell Street Andrea di Pietro Ciro V. Scigliano Thomas Cook & Son Washington Street Leonardo Squillacioti John B. Moran Frank Keezar Carneg Hs Nba Alfred Socco Moran Trudson Socco Alvino E. Figli Zollo Express Company Italian Bank Hanover Street Generoso Jferullo Nasca Italian Bank Richmond Street di Pietro Italian Bank American F Express Company Corner North Square Garden Court Street Jewish and Italian Bank Endicott Street

Italian Consul Thanks Governor for Banking Reform Endorsement

Baron G. Tosti Italian consul met the Governor to express gratitude for the Governor’s push for stricter banking laws. He noted Italian law authorizes Naples Bank branches abroad to provide Italians with reliable remittance channels.

Baron G. Tosti Bank of Naples Italy

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