This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1919
Page
2
Mrs Geraghty sues for separate maintenance as a preliminary step toward divorce and child custody in Newport Superior Court. Attorney Stephen J Casey represents her. Jack Geraghty was informed of the action.
The wife declared at his home in Brighton that she will fight to the last ditch and will never consent to giving up custody of her son Jack.
A long narrative of Julia Estelle French and Jack Geraghty unfolds from their elopement in 1911 to marital strains. The couple's rise in Newport society, multiple relocations between Newport Boston Woburn and Brookline, a proposed separation, and eventual reconciliations amid family opposition and public intrigue.
Jack Geraghty declares he will contest any separation or divorce and will not consent to his wife gaining custody of their six year old son. He emphasizes his resolve despite not yet being served and says he will fight if reports are true. Attorney Fred eric Wingersky confirms action and hints at further disclosures.
New York April 29 Officials hailed tests of wireless direction finder radio compass and wireless telephone as NC crews flew small F-5 planes miles to sea. In three and a half hours of flying messages were sent 350 miles and received from 400 miles.
Postmaster General Burleson orders the telegraph and telephone lines returned to owners on May 2 1919 after government control during wartime. Arguments linger in Supreme Court over related rate cases while reconciliation with Congress is pursued. The move aims to unify wire services under a single system to reduce waste and overhead.
In a 1918 testimonial, W H Cocke reports Neolin Soles lasting nearly a year under hard wear. The durable soles from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. are praised for flexibility, waterproofing, and broad availability. Wingfoot Heels are also advertised as outwearing rivals.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.