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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
3
Captain Frank Mills of the Glasgow steamer Glenfinlas reported the Gulf Stream seemed to vanish as his ship from San Lucia reached the Atlantic. Water temperature readings showed 52 degrees instead of the expected 76, a discrepancy he said would have shifted his course by about 40 miles.
The jury returned a verdict for the defendant in a $10,000 alienation suit filed by Mrs. Ella Krebs against Mrs. Mary E. Vaughn known as the Brown Bread Queen of Charlestown.
Professor LeBaron R. Briggs lauds Abbott Lawrence Lowell as a capable, humane Harvard leader. He praises Lowell's scholarship, administrative skill, and warm humanity and argues Harvard must cherish Boston's best qualities while advancing undergraduate life and college strength.
Mrs. Coghlan faces a $50 monthly pension unless Congress raises it to $100. The widow of Rear Admiral Joseph B. Coghlan would be forced to seek work to support herself if the increase is not approved.
Information on unscrupulous money lenders dealing with borrowers under 200 dollars is gathered by the Mill Owners' Association after an investigation by Attorney Guy A Ham. Evidence shows firms charging far above legal interest, with some taking over 300 percent, while borrowers remain unfamiliar with loan laws.
In Superior Court yesterday attorney Robert F. Belcher, ex lieutenant in the Massachusetts Signal Corps, was arraigned on larceny from Miss Mary T. Coakley of Hillsboro New Hampshire. He pleaded not guilty and is held on $13,000 bonds. A second lawyer is said to be involved per Sarah Lawrence.
A case unfolds with a $300 confession and a new larceny indictment in three counts totaling $3000 $4000 and $2500 for 1906. Miss Coakley, claimant to a $5000 legacy and $5652 estate claim, alleged Belcher diverted funds to buy mortgages across Braintree Quincy and Cambridge properties until she discovered a bogus October mortgage in 1907.
Police commissioner adds rules to statute on small loans. Lenders may charge two dollars for papers on loans up to 25 dollars, three dollars up to 50, and five dollars beyond 50. Annual rates cap at 36 percent under 50 and 30 percent over 50. Some borrowers lack awareness that wage assignments under 200 dollars are not binding without employer and spouse consent. Mill Owners’ Association has asked for a broader inquiry.
Rome reports Archbishop Ireland handed $5000 to the Pope, funds received from Ambassador Griscom on behalf of the American Roman committee. He went personally to the Vatican to deliver the relief aid after evaluating the Vatican relief work in earthquake districts.
Nashville judge permits a juror to have his customary toddy each morning, citing the Constitution’s ban on cruel and unusual punishments, during the Cooper murder trial selection.
The Coast Artillery Corps ball held last night in the South Armory outshone all prior military social events with unmatched splendor and brilliance.
Nearly two thousand military members from across the state gather for the Artillery Corps ball to fund Taft inauguration travel. Governor Draper and staff arrive to cheers as the hall glows with electric lights and a powerful concert by regimental bands. The procession proceeds through the hall with dignitaries including Colonel Nutter and Miss Sallie P Cross, followed by General Brigham and Mrs Lombard and others.
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