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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1908

Page

7

Friday Bargains in Dress Goods and Accessories

Readily slashed prices on plaids mohair Sicilians cream serge and heavy coatings. Various fabrics and coats listed with discounts for Friday only plus children's angora furs gloves mittens and sets.

Richards Faces Financial Wrangle as Receiver Appointed

Exclusive Post report details two large Richards corporations placed under receivership by Judge Lowell in the U S Circuit Court. An injunction to freeze assets is anticipated, as Mrs Cora Ayling says Richards plans to return to Boston to face accusers and restore stockholder faith amid a looming financial panic.

Post George Livingstone Richards Brown Book Boston Lowell United States Cora B. Ayling Richards Mr. Richards England

Cullinan Diamond to be Cut in Amsterdam by Scotland Yard

The Cullinan diamond weighing 302584 carats will be brought to Amsterdam on March 1 for cutting at a leading diamond house. Special machinery is being installed and workers undergo training as Dutch authorities and Amsterdam officers monitor the process. The gem valued at about 5 million dollars was found at the Premier mine near Pretoria on January 25, 199%.

Amsterdam Edward Scotland Yard Pretoria

M'Gregor Wins Easy Victory in Scot Charitable Society

At Tremont Temple Chipman Hall the Scots Charitable Society reelected President Alexander McGregor over Andrew Stewart with 168 votes to 78. Robert Pirie led as vice president and was later opposed by James Ramage. Officers elected include McGregor as president, Pirie as vice president, Lumsden as treasurer, May as secretary, Ballantyne as assistant secretary, Todd as chaplain, Alexander as physician, and auditors Brown and Strachan.

Scots’ Charitable Society Chipman Hall Tremont Temple Alexander McGregor McGregor Andrew Stewart John McGaw Robert Pirie Florida James Alexander Stewart Walker Ballantyne James A. Ramage Pirie Ramage James Lumsden Robert E. May Walter Ballantyne James Todd D. D R. J. MacCormack Hugh G. Brown G. Duthie Strachan John Hamilton Archibald Robertson D. M. MacKay Miles Martin

German fleet to cruise Mediterranean raises Moroccan tension

Paris reports that a German fleet plans a spring Mediterranean cruise, stirring government concerns that warships may signal renewed German meddling in Moroccan affairs.

Paris Mediterranean

Fleet to Stop in Los Angeles on Way to San Francisco

A Washington dispatch reports Secretary Metcalf confirming the fleet will halt in Los Angeles en route to San Francisco so the public can visit the ships. The message came to Secretary Elliott of the local entertainment committee for the reception.

Los Angeles Cal Washington Elliott Metcalf San Francisco

Hartje Abandons Divorce Suit in Pittsburg Case

Augustus Hartje drops his divorce action against wife Mrs. Mary Scott Hartje at Pittsburg after a judge orders alimony payments and related support terms. The move ends ongoing litigation and settles pending financial obligations.

Pittsburg Augustus Hartje Mary Scott Hartije Frazer

Teachers Act on Transfers at Boston Teachers Club Meeting

The Boston Teachers Club with 1000 members passed a resolution, seven dissenters among 800, endorsing the School Board conference committee’s efforts to address dangers in the literal transfer rule. The resolution was sent to the School Board.

Boston Teachers’ Club School Board Conference Committee

Groom Arrested Just After Wedding Ceremony

In Fall River on January 16 Sheriff Legarre and two inspectors arrested Alexander Kietkowska moments after his wedding to Antone Kluss as they left the church. He was taken to the district court room where the case was continued until tomorrow.

Fall River Legarre Alexander Kietkowska Kietkowska Antone Kluss

Whitening skin cream promises glow and harmless effect

A dermatologist endorses a skin whitening formula using Rose Water one ounce Spirits of Cologne four ounces crystallized Sartoin.

Cologne

Parents Suspect Hidden Details About Missing Husband

Lynn January 16 Mrs Roger Prevost Jr seeks legal steps to uncover the fate of her husband Roger Prevost who vanished 13 years ago after a secret marriage to the Brookville couple's daughter. Their daughter Blanche now 12 resembles her father and longs for a trace of the missing man.

Lynn Roger Prevost Brookville Shepard Street Blanche

Lynn Man Seeks 5000 in Wife Alienation Suit

Edward C. Longley, a conductor, files suit in Salem for 5000 against George C. Evans real estate owner over alienation of his wife’s affections. The Longleys wed seven years ago in Woodstock Vermont and have since lived with Evans after the husband began divorce proceedings. Mrs. Longley asserts she will stay with Evans who provided a good home. Police arrest George Hollis in Chelsea for breaking and entering. John W. Boushard injured in Jamaica Plain car yard accident.

Lynn Edward C. Longley Boston & Northern Railway George C. Evans Bessom Street Salem Longleys Woodstock Evans George Hollis Mathews Street Chelsea B. F. Putman Lexington Road Concord John W. Boushard Highland Street Jamaica Plain

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