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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1909
Page
12
The will of George T. Angell filed for probate reveals his fear of being buried alive and calls for a post mortem. The estate is valued at $100 000 with his widow receiving 75000 in trust and specific bequests to the SPCA and American Humane Society.
New York March 26 The new Virginia railroad built by H H Rogers at a cost of 4 000 000 dollars will be officially opened on April 3.
Miss Charlotte Baylies christened the new Harvard varsity shell Iris II at the boat house. Mr and Mrs Baylies and their daughter witnessed as eight oarsmen carried the England made boat to the float and the champagne bottle broke on the name plate.
The Harvard junior lacrosse team defeated the sophomores 5 to 0 on Soldiers Field to win the upper class championship and the cups for the winning team. Seniors and sophomores play for cellar honors Monday, with freshmen slated to challenge juniors later in the season.
W J Bryan praises Republican insurgents in the House and endorses Champ Clark. He condemns Democrats who joined the GOP majority against the rule revision, cautioning constituents to observe bolting Democrats Peters Kelcher and O Connell of Massachusetts to see why they allied with Speaker Cannon.
Madrid reports Infanta Maria Veresa wife of Prince Ferdinand of Bavaria has a son born early today. She is sister to King Alfonso and the infant is the couple's second child, both sons.
Mrs. Mary Schenck of Lenox will receive 184113 from her late husband John F. Schenck estate, as per Probate Court referee Judge J R Dunbar Brookline. The referee finds her bank and financial affairs were intermingled with her husband and confirms the exact amount due.
Mrs. Schenck seeks 334890 dollars from her late husband's estate, alleging payments to him from 1891 to 1900. Boston lawyer Charles S Rackemann represents her. She is sister to Mrs. William D Bacon of Boston and summered in Lenox at Valley Head. Her son Frederick attends Harvard. The estate is appraised at 381341 dollars, with the Lenox estate valued at 60000 dollars.
Dr T J Dillon again presents Erin story in picture song and saga at Parochial Hall under Bishop Brady in South Boston. Demand is high with many turned away. 150 colored Ireland views illustrate history from early times to today. Proceeds go to SS Peter and Paul parish school building fund. The ad ends with a separate tea promotion.
A young woman, Miss Marion Mitchell of 11 James Street Dorchester, attempted suicide in Franklin Park after a quarrel with her sweetheart. She fired two shots but escaped harm. she later told police of the dispute and that she bought a revolver hours earlier.
The spire portion that tumbled onto the street last Sunday at the Clarendon Street Baptist Church has been inspected and found safe. No injuries were reported and authorities will continue to monitor the structure.
George I Williams aged 65, Newtonville businessman and member of Turner & Williams, died yesterday from chloroform in his room. He was found by his daughter Carrie I Williams at 65 Bowers Street, Newton, where he lived with his daughters Carrie and Lillian E Williams and John W Cooke.
The American Ice Company reports an estimated Maine ice harvest of 350000 tons, nearly 10000 tons below the planned cut, halted by heavy rains and spring warmth in Gardiner March 26.
Ernest Reese and his 16 year old cousin Blanche Peloquin of New Bedford were arrested in Portland after police identified them from a photograph provided by the girl's father. Reese is to be charged with enticing the girl from her home. his wife remains ill in a Boston hospital.
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