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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1909

Page

3

Test Russell Again Today in Will Identity Fight

Daniel Blake Russell of North Dakota seeks to prove his identity as the son of William K. Russell of Melrose in a contested $500,000 estate case. His lawyers plan a 10 o'clock test, with local Melrose residents and former friends acknowledging him as the missing son after 24 years away.

Daniel Blake Russell North Dakota Daniel Russell Melrose William K. Russell Charles Traxler Will Russell Dan Brussell Traxler Eugene Upton William Russell William Bismarck Buttricks Levi S. Gould Amos Dean Patrick Gorman Dan Russell Russell Russell Street

College heads answer critic on scholastic ideals

Professor Isaac F. Russell of New York University Law School told Brooklyn's Boys High School faculty that young men go to college for social distinction and amusement, not study. Yale's H. K. Hadley, Dartmouth's H. Hopkins, and others urged balanced scholastic focus with athletics, noting concerns over excessive intercollegiate games.

Isaae F. Russell New York University Law School Boys’ High School Brooklyn Russell H. K. Hadley Yale Professor Russell K. H. Hopkins Dartmouth William Hawards Huntington Boston Tniversity

Census bureau clash settles without charges

Senators and Representatives who met with President Taft in the last day or so say the census bureau affair is closed. The North Nagel dispute did not lead to formal charges and no official adjustment will be announced. A better understanding has emerged and no further trouble is expected.

Washington Taft Census Bureau North Nagel

Christian Endeavorers plan $200000 Boston headquarters

The United Society of Christian Endeavor buys two Longwood Huntington acres totaling 13 044 sq ft valued at 19323 25 to build a five story international headquarters in Boston. The building will house offices publishing house and world union rooms with funding from subscriptions wills and pledges.

Christian Endeavorers Boston Longwood Huntington Avenues United Society of Christian Endeavor International United Society of Christian Endeavor of America Christian Endeavor Union California West Austria Marshall and Caroline Islands Norway Denmark Germany Spain Portugal Italy France Russia

Train nearly wrecked when piston rod snaps in Boston line

The Stoneham Local from Boston at 1:30 p m between Prospect Hill and Winter Hill Somerville lost control as a piston rod snapped on locomotive 68. Engineer Marr reversed the engine to stop the train at 25 mph, causing panic before passengers were reassured by Conductor Brockus and later sent home on an extra train.

Stoneham Boston Prospect Hill Winter Hill Somerville Charles Marr Brockus

Bustard Near Decision on Cleveland Church Call

The Rev. W. W. Bustard of Roxbury’s Dudley Street Baptist Church may accept a call from the Woclid Avenue Baptist Church in Cleveland Ohio. He would begin duties around June 1 if plans hold, and the Dudley Street church starts fundraising for a new parish house with a youth oriented complex and gymnasium.

W. W. Bustard Dudley Street Baptist Roxbury Woclid Avenue Baptist Church Cleveland Dudley Street Fost Bustard Ohio Shurch Euchid Avenue Baptist Church of Dudley Street Baptist Church

Closing entries extended for work horse parade

Time for closing entries extended to May 6 for the work horse parade. Entries welcomed from within 15 miles of Boston, with emphasis on the old horse class offering the top prizes. Carmore Floor Finish ad and Marine Eye Remedy ad appear among notices.

Boston

Nude in art sparks outcry in Pittsburg exhibit

Pittsburg protests a Carnegie Institute prize second place painting by George Sauter titled The Bridal Morning shows a nude young woman with her mother as they bid farewell. The gallery balked at moral objections and the work was sold for about $10 to broker Hall. About 1200 viewers including critics and church members watched with mixed admiration and disgust.

Pittsburg Pittshburg Carnegie Institute George Sauter Hall Bath Gaston la Touche

The White Chinese of America term used for factory women

Professor Emily Balch of Wellesley College spoke at the Flebrew Industrial School urging compulsory education extended to age 16. The phrase The White Chinese of America described women staying in factories.

America Emily Balch Wellesley College Flebrew Industrial School

Cough Cures Found in Simple At Home Tonic

A medical man claims a five hour cure for coughs using a homemade laxative tonic cough syrup. The formula directs mixing wild cherry bark cardiol essence and white pine syrup, with dosing every half hour for four hours then several times daily. Child doses vary by age and the remedy is touted as effective for sleepless nights and deep seated coughs.

Tetrazzini Attacks Hammerstein Over Opera Management

London May 2. Mme Tetrazzini currently singing in England offers caustic remarks about Oscar Hammerstein's management. She says he and stage manager Coini lack sympathy for Italian music and diminish operas of that school. Her contract with Hammerstein runs three more years with one year notice.

London Mme Tetrazzini England Oscar Hammerstein Tetrazzinis Hammerstein Coini Mme. Tetragzzini Mr. Hammerstein

Vow to Hill President Made by Murderer

Relatives of Chris C. Sierk disclose letters from the Nebraska suspect claiming he planned to travel to Washington to kill the President and several Cabinet members. He killed a hotel detective named Hennissy last Thursday.

Denver Chris C. Sierk Hennissy Art Sierk Nebraska Washington Taft

Marooned men reach shore after two days on Old Orchard pier

Seven workmen stranded on Old Orchard pier for two days and nights were rescued as calmer seas allowed a boat to reach the shore. They used an improvised camp with an old stove, mattress and quilts while awaiting landfall, greeted by hundreds.

Rridomford Old Orchard Pier

Despondent Worker Takes Own Life After Job Loss

Henry W Lanevine, 3, dies by drinking carbolic acid after losing his job at a Burlington factory. He leaves a widow and four children.

Rburlington Henry W Lanevine

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