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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1899
Page
16
The Back Bay doctor James R. Cocke faces mounting troubles as a Springfield woman alleges a prior marriage making him a bigamist. The case links to Mrs Ellie Cocke and a suit over alienation of affection, with claims supported by a high authority and mention that Col Robert G Ingersoll has withdrawn as counsel.
A historical notice laments food adulteration from dirty soil to whiskey, praising Dr Cush ing's grain purification process to restore strength. The Cushing Medical Supply Co. offers a price list and information book, with addresses in Boston and New York.
New York March 381 Theatrical, racing and Tenderloin circles buzz over a stated rumor that Edna May star of the London Belle of New York company has filed for absolute divorce from husband Fred Titus, a noted professional racer. A manager friend says no papers have been filed, though he would not refute the possibility.
An apparent mystery surrounds the appearance of a “veiled lady” in Fitchburg who arranged with Dr. G P Norton to open the coffin of Israel J Levens at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Arsenic was found in the viscera but the amount and origin remain undisclosed. The widow Mrs Mary Stevens, wife of the deceased, requested the autopsy while police say the case is kept quiet.
A Springfield doctor faces a bigamy question as alleged first marriage surfaces during Mrs. Ellie Cocke's separate maintenance case. Col Ingersoll agrees to six months of $25 weekly support, while legal strategies unfold over Carrie Greene Cocke. The case centers on proving a prior union and nationwide inheritance claims.
An editorial praises C. I. Hood & Co. of Sarsaparillan fame for their adaptions of old proverbs into advertising. The writer commends refined quotation practice over flashy display, noting Hood Co. uses newspaper columns effectively and innovatively.
Local retailers present the newest Easter neckwear lines including Imperial and Teck styles, Cyrano Knots, Waterfall Puff, and Club Ties. Gloves in Grey Sudees offered at 1.00, with brands Dents Perrin Fownes Palvey. Manhattan Shirt priced at 1.00 to 1.40, plus general fittings and expert assistance for selecting popular spring fashions.
Doogue, superintendent of public grounds, says spring is five weeks behind after a harsh winter. He planned over 600000 bulbs for the Public Garden, but cold weather delayed the display and the Easter scene will be sparse without the usual tulips crocuses and hyacinths.
The Ladies' Benevolent and Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church on Commonwealth Avenue organizes three entertainments in the vestry to raise funds for charity. The first event on Thursday evening April 6 features a stereopticon lecture The Yellowstone Park illustrated by the Stoddard color series, presented by local lecturer Arthur K. Peck. The message from Dr. Theodore Herzl regarding Zionism attracts attention amid discussions of its German interest.
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