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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1914

Page

7

MIT to Sell Old Boylston Street Site Facing Court Review

Massachusetts Institute of Technology plans to dispose of its Boylston Street property but faces legal hurdles. Judge Davis of the land court ruled the institute holds title subject to equitable restrictions for frontage owners. sale requires all interested parties to join in the deed under the 1903 act, with further steps to the Supreme Court.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Boylston Street Davis Land Court Supreme Court Institute

Former Grand Army Commander Wagner Dies at 76

General Louis Wagner, prominent Philadelphia citizen and former commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, died at his home after a brief illness at age 76. He led the Seventh National Bank and served in the Civil War rising to brevet brigadier general after enlisting in a Pennsylvania regiment. Wagner was born in Germany and moved to the United States at age nine. He became head of the Grand Army in 1880.

Philadelphia Louis Wagner Grand Army of the Republic Seventh National Bank Wagner Germany Pennsylvania Grand Army

Harvard Law Students Seek Parisienne Ball Promoter

Harvard Law School students contacted postal authorities to pursue a mysterious Mr Harvey who promised an exclusive Parisienne ball for 750 students and 100 chorus girls on Huntington Avenue. Tickets cost 1. Harvey vanished with 750 in admissions fees after inviting 1000 prospects from Cambridge, leaving students seeking refunds and police help to recover funds.

Harvard Law School United States Postal Authorities Harvey Harvard South End Huntington Avenue Mr. Harvey Boylston Street Boston Harvardians Harvard Lawmen Cambridge White Rats Association College Square

French Sailors Win International Race at Vera Cruz

An international race for 12 oared cutters saw crews from foreign warships in Vera Cruz harbor compete over three miles. The French crew won with the Spanish German English and American crews finishing in that order. All crews used American boats.

Vera Cruz Vera Cruz Harbor

Quest for Ramolla Testament Fails to Surface

In Rome on January 15 authorities conclude no testament newer than 1889 is found in Cardinal Rampolla's apartment. Prosecutors plan stricter steps, including possible arrest of a household worker as part of the search.

Rome Cardinal Rampolla

Furniture Taken Apart in Investigation of Disappearance

The apartment examination focused on bedroom furniture taken apart to reveal secret drawers and valuables. A desk held secret drawers. a safe contained a $700 envelope from a foreign visitor for distribution to the poor. Beginning Jan 21, a full inventory will be made as magistrate continues interrogations to identify who is responsible for the disappearance.

New Haven Agreement Ratified in Railroad Divorce

The directors of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad ratified the agreement for dissolving the New Haven system. The deal, negotiated by Chairman Howard Elliott and Attorney General McReynolds, would separate the Boston and Maine and Boston and Albany lines plus all trolley lines and some steamship services.

New York New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Howard Elliott McReynolds New Haven Boston & Maine Boston & Albany

Morgan resignations shake major directors board

The directors accepted the resignations of J. P. Morgan Edwin Milner and Galen W. Stone. Stone’s exit linked to his role in an underwriting syndicate to relieve the New Haven of steamship holdings. Massachusetts Supreme Court nullified debenture bond commissions returned to the treasury.

J. P. Morgan Edwin Milner Galen W. Stone Stone New Haven Massachusetts Supreme Court

Hyomei air inhaler offers direct relief for head cold

Hyomei is promoted as a direct inhalation treatment for head colds catarrh hoarseness bronchitis and breathing troubles. The ad touts using a small rubber inhaler with a complete outfit priced at $1.00 from Riker Jaynes Drug Stores which promise refunds if not satisfied.

Riker-Jaynes

The Secret of Success Promises Behind a Kidney Remedy

A Boston Daily Post reader is urged to trust Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder issues. The ad claims widespread cures and urges sending ten cents for a sample bottle from Dr Kilmer and Co at Binghamton New York.

Parcel Post Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Boston Daily Post

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