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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1910
Page
5
Mrs. Mary Augusta Strong formerly May Yohe, an actress, was granted an absolute divorce from Captain Putnam Bradley Strong on grounds of desertion in Oregon City yesterday, following a Portland report of the case.
William T. Bryson of 62 Union Street Lawrence Massachusetts was killed this afternoon by a switching engine in the Boston and Maine railroad yards. A small sum of money and a prayer book were found in his pockets.
The Ways and Means Committee heard the Women’s Exhibit Association seek a 25000 appropriation at the State House. Women displayed rugs, wood carving, toilet articles, and other items to show work by women and support for public aid in distribution and marketing. Several speakers urged the grant while a fire record note follows.
The New England Gas and Coke Company seeks authority to dredge the Mystic River at a cost of 125000 and build a 1560000 smelting plant to refine Cuban ore. They also request 7500 feet of mud flats by the Maine Hospital Chelsea. Senator Lodge and Congressman Roberts push the Washington hearing, likely next week before Naval committee.
Anna H. Bird received 3000 from a jury hearing her suit against Dennis J. O'Brien owner of a Cambridge Street cafe where she worked as a pianist. She alleged Sandy Ferguson the prizefighter assaulted her at the cafe after she refused to play a requested piece.
The M. M. W. C. Club hosts a first dancing party for Henry Siegel Co telephone operators. Members planned an evening of music and socializing to encourage camaraderie among workers.
State and legislative dignitaries attended a Cape Cod reunion at Trinity Congregational Church in Neponset. Six aproned pickers in sun bonnets wowed guests with harvest offerings, while Dr. Benjamin Sharp of Nantucket spoke on the Peary North Pole trip.
Jessie A. Taylor, 17, appeared before Judge Lummus in Lynn on charges by her father, Frank Taylor, bakery owner at 130 Union Street, of stealing a gold watch. She confessed also stealing between 400 and 500 dollars to support a young man she loved.
Andrew Macks former wife in this city denied claims that he and his new wife Mae Stephenson of Brockton would occupy the Mack cottage at Onset. She said the cottage is her property and she will sell it at once, calling the report false.
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