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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1914
Page
10
George Russell, a wine clerk at the American House, declares he is the lawful heir to Siam by virtue of his grandfather's death in a Siamese prison twenty years ago, a claim prompted by yesterday's family news.
The narrator recalls that after King Chulalongkorn's 1868 ascension a confidant betrayed his family's hopes, leading to persecution and confiscation of property. He fled abroad, amassed wealth, and secretly returned to Bangkok in 1885. Now the claimant asserts rightful heir status amid a dynastic five-gen lineage and enduring public trust, while expressing longing to see his homeland.
Mr Russell told a reporter that his grandfather and great grandfather were pretenders to Siam's throne. He asserted he is the lawful heir to King Chaula Ekad Wat Anurak Mouth. He recounts Siam's 1767 conquest, Burmese rulers, and a later line of rulers beginning with Phra Tak, then two brothers who founded the present dynasty, noting the family lived in India for years before 1850.
An advertisement touts Sargol as a scientific digestive aid to convert food into fat rich blood. It claims 10 to 20 pounds of solid flesh, lists harmlessness and a money back guarantee, and cautions the product for those not seeking ten pounds or more.
A compact listing shows various item prices with units and discounts. Vi price 90 cents, bot items 95 and 49 cents, Qt 97, 93, and 73 cents. five cent bot deals and Ul Qt 73 appear in the ad.
Sam Langford meets Jim Johnson of Tennessee in a 12 round main event at the Atlas A A next Tuesday night. They previously clashed in Philadelphia and New York, with Johnson drawing earlier against Jack Johnson in Paris, drawing strong interest for this bout. Multiple prelims and other regional cards follow in Manchester and North Abington with several welter bouts and a Maine title defense anticipated.
The Post Office Department allocates 700000 for new facilities to handle summer parcel post demand. Superintendent Frank D. Johnston expects expansions at Boston Portland Concord Rutland Hartford and New London plus 8 to 100 additional railway mail clerks starting June 22. Boston volume has grown threefold, necessitating broader upgrades across New England for the summer rush.
Dartmouth and Tufts resume their three game set at Tufts Oval this afternoon. Tufts aims to rebound from a slump, hoping to plate runs like their 6 4 win earlier in the season over Dartmouth. Lineup features Stafford, Lee, Mendall Westcott, Loudon Volk, Low Angels, Wanamaker Bennett, Sullivan Armstrong, Cook Proctor, Kimball Krepps, and Willard or Lavin in pitching and defense.
Fordham meets Harvard at Soldiers Field with 4 PM kickoff. Mahan likely starts on the mound though Frye may appear. The slate lists Harvard batting order with Mahan, Kane, Carroll, Kiernan, Nash, Conway, Chapman, McGovern, Milholland, McErlahan, Hardwick, Berrigan, Waterman, Keelen.
The Players' Fraternity pushes a complaint over umpire Billy Evans wearing a gold buckle on his belt. A Yankee pitcher claims sun glare from the buckle distracted him and cost him control. The group considers a rule discouraging such adornment.
Dick Kinsella has grabbed a pitcher from under Clark Griffith in Washington. The Indian Homer Glass, a Carlisle product, now serves in Uncle Sam's Marines and may join McGraw once his release is arranged. Glass is six feet tall and weighs 1.2 pounds.
A playful note mentions dancing the bunny hug and enjoying Welsh rarebit after. Spring evokes a youthful Titan's thoughts turning to love as savings grow and thoughts of unsuitable ladies give way to sandals without hose.
An advertisement extols Pinklets as a gentle laxative that clears constipation without griping. It claims to improve complexion by removing toxins and lists uses including bad breath torpid liver biliousness headaches and when a mild laxative is needed. The drug is sold in 25 cent bottles and can be obtained through the Dr Williams Medicine in Schenectady NY.
Adele has been a reigning success in New York this season and drew crowds at the Tremont Theatre in Boston last night. The musical is a French production by Paul Verve with Jean Briquet as composer, translated into English by Adolphe Philipp and Edward A. Paulton.
E H Sothern opened a two week visit at the Shubert Theatre in a grand revival of If I Were King. The Vagabond poet charmed a full house with clever acting fine scenery and lavish costumes drawing frenzied applause.
The review lauds a French farce set to music titled Adele with risqué plot and lively score. Natalie Alt performs the title role alongside Hal Forde as Charles and Nanette Flack as Georgia Caine, as the two companies merge for a London bow May 3 after strong Boston showings.
F. S. Marden Jr of St Marks School won the Harvard Interscholastic tennis tournament at Jarvis Field defeating 8 Thayer of Andover in three sets 2-6 6-3 6-3 8-6. He beat R C Cooks of Andover in the semi finals 6-4 6-0, then faced Thayer. Marden will defend Harvard Interscholastic title at Newport championships this summer.
Ernest Cook, 20, received the maximum New Hampshire prison term for an April 17 assault on Miss Elsie Hoyt of Bedford. The Superior Court in Manchester imposed not less than two years and up to 20 years, and he will begin serving his sentence tomorrow.
Despite a Boston association edict barring Middlesex School races, Rindge Tech has arranged a race for next Saturday at Concord. The quarter mile course is seen as too short for Boston crews training for longer distances.
The Boston audience relished the vintage romantic costume drama If I Were King with Mr. Sothern and a strong supporting cast. Sothern’s tavern poet and regal scenes moved many viewers to tears, while Elizabeth Valentine Alma Kruger Ina Goldsmith and George W. Wilson delivered standout performances across three distinct female roles and the kingly king Louis XI.
A new liquid hair remover El Rado claims to dissolve hair on the lip chin cheek neck or arms with safe thorough action. Marketed as harmless and endorsed by physicians it promises smooth velvety skin and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Available in 60c and 1 size bottles from Pilgrim Mfg Co New York and leading stores.
William Harris plays the traitor grand constable of France while Thomas Mather is the handsome pompinjay Noel Le Jolys Miss Miriam Sand dominates the cast alongside Alma Kruger and Walter Connolly Other listed performers include Mil licent McLaughlin Esther Mendel Katherine Wilson Dorothy Morrison and Sydney Mather Justin Huntley McCarthy, author of the play, arrived in Boston last night to attend the performance.
Herkimer New York May 11 jurors seated today in the Giannini murder trial. Assistant District Attorney Charles D. Thomas opened the case citing the defendant’s desire for revenge after a perceived humiliation in school. First witness called as the prosecution alleged a confession.
The record notes Mrs. Beecher and a companion urging removal of violent ideas from a boy. The trial is set to resume tomorrow with continued testimony on the case involving school influence and punishment.
Final arrangements are set for a 34 mile match swim between Sam Richards and Charlie Durborow from Philadelphia to Chester and back along the Delaware River, to be held on Saturday June 27. The report mentions another New York Marathon swim from the Battery to Sandy Hook.
Richards proposes a racing rule on July 19 requiring boats to be beside swimmers rather than in front. He argues a boat ahead smooths water and unfairly aids the swimmer, a claim supported by many in the aquatic community. Noted entrants include Gus Wise of South Boston Henry Sullivan of Lowell Raymond Boyle of Pittsburgh and Charles S Durborow of Philadelphia.
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