Locked Out on Honeymoon in Suffolk Divorce Case
William J. Rusk, government airplane inspector, testified in Suffolk Divorce Court that five days after his 1914 marriage he was locked out of his own home. He described sleeping on stairs while abroad, seeking a divorce on grounds of desertion as his wife Mary Elizabeth Rusk contested the libel in Boston.
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Willam J. *Rusk
Suffolk
Mary Elizabeth Rusk
Washington, D. C
Boston
Washington
Rusk
New York
Old line battleships Virginia and New Jersey decommissioned
The Virginia and the New Jersey have been ordered out of commission at Charlestown navy yard. Both ships were on convoy duty during the war. A small crew remains aboard each vessel while the rest of the personnel are reassigned to other ships.
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Virginia
New Jersey
Charlestown Navy Yard
Freezone promise to lift corns without pain
A Cincinnati inventor markets Freezone a tiny bottle claimed to lift corns from feet using a simple touch of a solution. The ad asserts instant relief from soreness and that the corn can be removed by fingers, with a cheap price from druggists.
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Cincinnati
Newton boys and girls stage May festival in Bray Hall
A group of Newton youths will present a May day program at Bray Hall Newton Centre on May 1 with a maypole dance and decorated maypole. Children in costume will sing and dance May time numbers led by Miss Grace Kerrivan with Audrey M White highlighted as a featured performer.
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Audrey M. White
Newton
Bray Hall
Newton Centre
Gus White
Trinity Terrace
Grace Kerrivan
Communist finds purse owner sought in court
During a Federal Court session Judge Anderson was told a pocketbook containing a considerable sum was found in the corridor after noon recess. Attorney Katzeff said the finder turned it over to him and it is with the clerk. The judge asked the press to announce the find so the owner may claim it by proving title to the money before the district court clerk.
Strike-Breakers Unload Clyde Line Cargo at Lewis Wharf
Strike-breakers assisted by office clerks unloaded cargo from the Clyde Line steamer Lake Faribault at Lewis wharf. Nearly fifty workers labored through the day before the sheds closed, as union pickets stood nearby but did not interfere. The vessel had arrived six weeks earlier from Jacksonville and Charleston with undisturbed freight. Police presence was light.
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Clyde Line
Lake Faribault
Lewis Wharf
Jacksonville
Charleston
Siems asks additional support for three children from estate
Mrs. Chester P. Siems of Park Avenue asks the Surrogate's Court for $5,000 yearly from her late husband’s estate for each of her three children. She already receives $25,000 as her own share. A referee was appointed to rule on the petition. Children Vernon five Dorothy three and Chester one are named as beneficiaries whose maintenance consumed her funds. Last year each child cost about $2,900 despite rigid economy.
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New York
Chester P. Siems
Park Avenue
Vernon
Dorothy
Chester
Whaling Schooner Arthur W. Woodruff Totals Loss
New Bedford reports the whaling schooner Arthur W. Woodruff total loss off Barbadoes. Cargo of 130 barrels of oil being salvaged. Woodruff left New Bedford November 6, 1919 under Captain August P. Gomes in his first voyage as master.
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New Bedford
Arthur W
Woodruff
Barbadoes
August P. Gomes
Strike at Widwire Spencer Plant in Clinton
About half the workers at the Widwire Spencer Steel Corporation plant in Clinton staged a strike. They demanded a 10 percent raise after the company refused to meet the request.
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Clinton
Widwire- Spencer Steel Corporation
Death of Rev. Stephen Gladstone Reported in London
Announcement states the death of the Rev. Stephen Gladstone, second son of Gladstone, in London on April 2. The notice provides the bereaved family line and confirms the elder statesman’s lineage.
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London
Stephen Gladstone
Refuting Collusion Charges in Communist Case
A high DOJ official was brought from Washington to rebut claims that undercover informants influenced the issuance of Communist literature. Judge Anderson adjourned as 18 Communists were released on bail while agreeing to renounce Communist activities. one captive, Frank Mark, was bailed from Deer Island. Judge Anderson urged sober, responsible conduct and due process.
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Department of Justice
Washington
Anderson
United States
Goldberg
Wellesley
Colyers
Frank Mark
Lenine
Deer Island
Evidence to be admitted in reopen in Colyer case
Assistant US attorney vows to bring Burke to testify in person as arguments remain unsettled. The case will be reopened to admit this evidence before final disposition by Judge Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. William T. Colyer are noted in the proceedings.
Hearing Continues on Cape Cod Canal Decree
A federal hearing in the district court persisted yesterday over the proposed entry of judgment valuing the Cape Cod Canal verdict at 16 million dollars. The session was adjourned to Friday for canal company and government counsel to agree on decree form before Judge Morton weighs arguments and issues a ruling.
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Cape Cod Canal
Federal District Court
Canal Company
Morton
Rejoicing in Boston Over Palestine Mandate News
Boston Jewry celebrated the British mandate decision for Palestine with prayers and ceremonies. Zionist leaders at 47 Mt Vernon Street sent a telegram of congratulations to Justice Louis D Brandeis, signed by Henry H Levenson M M Eichler Julius Meyer Max Nigrosh Robert Silverman B M Kaplan and Abraham Alpert. Embroidery trends noted for summer dresses.
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Boston
Louis D. Brandeis
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Council
Great Britain
Mesopotamia
Palestine
England
Israel
Henry H. Levenson
M. M. Eichler
Julius Meyer
Max Nigrosh
Robert Silverman
B. M. Kaplan
Abraham Alpert
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Wood
Berry-Dodge
Boston, Mass
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Gladstone
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Detroit
U.S. A
Better Barber
Amberg
Law of
Chicago
Cleveland
Index Company
Washington Street
Telephone Haymarket
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
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