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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
5
May 18 Paris report says Prince Helie de Sagan and Mme Gould consider themselves engaged and wish to wed soon but have not fixed a date or venue. They face unusual complications delaying the ceremony.
The article reports Count Boni challenging Mme. Gould's custody rights amid plans for a potential marriage to Prince Helie. Boni argues the prince would be an unsuitable stepfather and seeks a divorce decree modification. Rome rumors of an annulment are dismissed. A separate police case covers Genero Callelo’s kidnapping arrest in Milton, N H, and the Hennessey witness arrival.
Stephen A. Jennings was yesterday appointed as assistant register of deeds to succeed the late Charles W. Kimball who held the post for more than 30 years.
Newport May 18 The naval steam launch Breaker rammed the torpedo boat Stiletto off Goat Island fearing a large hole in her port side Gunner William T Baxter in charge ordered full steam and beached the vessel on the mainland No one was injured This is the second accident within a year to the Stiletto noted as the tiniest torpedo boat in the navy at 31 tons displacement
Dr. Ignatius Haines of Cambridge testified in Judge MacIntire's East Cambridge court in the suit by his wife Frances R. Haines for separate support. He described an incident at a Lake Winnipesaukee camp over a new launch named Frances and a letter incident. The case was continued to Wednesday morning.
Advertises a harmless simple method for permanent removal of facial neck and arm hair. Offers free details with a stamped return envelope to Mrs. ai. Eloise Clark, Dept. 47, Syracuse NY, noting hundreds of successful cases and no reported failures.
Dorchester notes show Mayor Hibbard defending a street loan amid claims of unsafe roads and failing bridges. Aldermen Timilty and Ballantyne challenge his assessment while detailed loan items include bridges and a new fire boat. The bill, needing two thirds, faces a Thursday Common Council vote as appointments to city boards are announced.
London May 18 Eustace H. Miles English player defeated Charles E. Sands of New York in three straight sets at Queen's Club opening the Olympic court tennis tournament. Scores were 6-3 6-3 6-3.
The open tournament at the Country Club Brookline drew 21 participants. Miss E. W. Allen captured the best net with 100 8 92, while Harriet Curtis and Mrs G W Roope tied on 99 for the best gross, to be replayed.
The Harvard interclass match determines the university championship today. On previous day 198 defeated 1909 by 6 to 5 and 1910 beat 1911 by 4 to 32. Nassau scoring gave one point per nine holes and one for the match. Captain H. H. Wilder led 1909 but 18 player teamwork edged him out.
In Waterbury on May 18 Lottie Walden a 20 year old crippled orphan living with Mrs. A T Dean in Meadow Woods Saybrook attempted suicide with a razor. She was discovered by Mrs Dean who overpowered her. Doctors say she will recover.
Mrs. T J Bowlker led about 75 members of the Women’s Municipal League in a 45 minute meeting with Mayor Hibbard at City Hall. They pressed for improved sanitation and pavement repairs, waste paper control, and a new lodging house commission liaison, suggesting a woman inspector in the sanitary department with a $1600 yearly salary.
Joseph Heald, an aged Pennsylvanian farmer, was bitten and kicked unconscious after entering a stall with a stag lion. His son used a pitchfork to subdue the beast.
Mrs Buckley of 432 Seaver street reported her two infants missing after entrusting them to Lillian Cleary of 40 Glenway street. They were found asleep in a carriage at Egleston square and returned to Police Station 18 where the mother claimed them.
Mrs Theodore C Bates of Worcester receives many congratulations at a reception in the Laughton Studio in the Copley building after returning from Washington where she was elected D A R vice president general for Massachusetts. Guests include regents and members from numerous chapters across New England.
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