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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1922

Page

2

Girl Wife Free From Cave Man in Haverhill Case

Fourteen year old Mary Yellum, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Yellum, returns to her parents after a two month marriage described as a cave-man union. She seeks police protection and is cared for by Officer Mary H. Hawkins after claiming beatings and confinement by Joseph Triana.

Haverhill Joseph Triana Mary Yellum Frank Yellum Ward Hill Mary H. Hawkins Old Orchard Beach White Salem William J. McDonald Lawrence Triana Yellum Li Yellum Louise Mary Gertrude Merrill Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children Mary Hawkins

Kidnapping Case Ends In Controversial Marriage

Mary Yellum, a 14 year old pupil, was abducted near her school by Triana and later wed in Lawrence after a special probate dispensation. The girl is now in protective custody amid medical and emotional distress while authorities review the case and possible separation.

Mary Yellum William Knipe Triana Lawrence Paul Copello Elm Street Copello

Storrow Opens Coal Quarters in State Police Building

James J. Storrow, chairman of the governors coal distribution committee, has opened temporary headquarters at Room 111, State Police. The sub committee, after a conference with Secretary Hoover, will begin arranging proper distribution of coal sent into the state by the President s Fuel Committee.

James J. Storrow Advisors Coal Distribution Committee Codl State Plouce

Vermont Man Wins Ford Car in Bennington Post Ford a Day

Charles M Tiernan of Bennington wins a fully equipped Ford touring car as the Vermont result of the Post Ford a Day contest. The story behind the victory centers on a Vermont Reduction Company plant turning waste marble into rubber tire filler. Tiernan, a life insurance agent, will use the car in his business.

Vermont Post Ford Shamrock Post Green Mountain State Bennington Tiernan Boston Ford A Day Hold A Day Ford Metropolitan Wife Insurance Company East Dorset Vermont Reduction Company Charles M. Tiernan Booth Ter Bennington, Vt Booth Terrace Boston Post

Coolidge Off To Coast for West Trip

Vice-President Coolidge Mrs Coolidge and "the boys" left Boston on the 6th Century yesterday afternoon for San Francisco where he will address the American Bar Association on Aug 10 The party includes Mr and Mrs Frank W Stearns They expect to return to Boston about the 28th with stops in Portland Oregon Seattle and then along the Canadian Pacific route to Montreal

Coolidge Boston San Francisco American Bar Association Frank W. Stearns Coolidges Portland Oregon Seattle Montreal

Shriners Hold Annual Outing in Fitchburg

Aleppo Temple Shriners hosted Fitchburg festivities drawing about 20 000 spectators for a Main street parade and Whalom Park frolic. About 3000 marched, 1500 joined at the park while rain limited events. Governor Cox and Republican leaders attended with many candidates.

Fitchburg Aleppo Temple Mystic Shrine Shriners Main Street Whalom Park Governor Cox Frank H. Foss Republican State Committee Whalum Park Aleppo

One Dollar Immunity Leads to Robbery in Chelsea

In Chelsea a man paid $1 to two youths for immunity from a highwayman. The other man refused and was robbed of $14 then beaten. Both victims, William Butler and William Phair of Revere, worked at the Revere Rubber Company and reported the incident to police.

Chelsea William Butler Olive Street William Phair Elwood Street Revere Broadway Butler Phair Mevere-Chelsea Seth Revere Rubber Company

German Funds Transferred From Paris Deposits

German banks moved between 60 to 70 million French francs out of Paris deposits to Holland and Switzerland within 48 hours. Funds were withdrawn ahead of anticipated seizure by France as penalties for Germany’s late payment on a 10 million dollar private debt installment. Deposits in Alsace Lorraine and occupied areas could also be confiscated to cover the payment. Telegraph and telephone withdrawals followed Premier Poincare’s reply to Berlin.

Paris Associated Press Holland Switzerland Aes Germany France Alsace-Lorraine Occupied Poincare Berlin

Four Guilty In Romance Case In New Bedford

In New Bedford the jury in the romance liquor conspiracy case found four of six defendants guilty. The guilty defendants are Captain W. H. Senior of Boston, Joseph Lippitt, Israel Horvitz of New Bedford, and Roy F. Texeira of Boston. A. B. Connoir and J. M. Barboza were found not guilty. Judge Mack will hear motions for a new trial in Boston next Friday.

New Bedford United States United States District Court W. H. Senior Boston Joseph Lippitt Israel Horvitz Roy F. Texeira A. B. Connoir J. M. Barboza Mack

Attractive Evening Service at St. Paul's Cathedral

Rev. Edward T. Sullivan preaches on The By-Products of Life at St. Pauls Cathedral tomorrow evening. Counter tenor Frank Bag dasarian solos. Summer choir performs Hallelujah Amen from Judas Maccabaeus. Morning subject Being a Ferment or the Virtue of Agitation. Outdoor service at 7 with vested choir and four trumpets.

St. Paul's Cathedral Edward T. Sullivan Frank Bagdasarian Handel Judas Maccabaeus Tremont Street

Free State Troops Close on Kilmalloch at Dawn Attack

The Daily Mail reports nationals began a final assault on Kilmalloch at dawn and push toward the town center within a half mile. National artillery dominates Quarry Hill after hard fighting with irregulars, with heavy casualties on both sides reported as fighting widens.

London The Daily Mail National Army Southern Ireland Kilmalloch National Artillery Quarry Hill

Rumford Mine Yields Paint Cement and Fertilizer

In Rumford Maine a single mine has changed uses from paint material to cement production and now to fertilizer. The same ore is processed for different markets as its value shifts. Percy E March of 108 Western Avenue South Paris Maine identifies the piece and its evolving product line.

Rumford Percy E. March Western Avenue South Paris

Maine lumberman plans raft evacuation during fires

A well known Maine lumberman devised a fire protection scheme by keeping a large raft in front of his main camp on a lake. The raft would carry all camp supplies horses tools and provisions and be ready to move to the middle of the lake at a moment’s notice if a fire broke out in the woods. A. H. Dunn Milford Me.

Maine A. H. Dunn

Bearded rider uses coat hanger hook to free space on car

The commuter waits at Park Street for a Beacon Street car and squeezes aboard as it fills. An elderly man attaches a coat hanger hook from a strap to hang his bag, creating more space. Signed George R Beck from Medford.

Park Street Beacon Street George R. Beck Malvern Terrace Medford

Man Uses Whisk Broom To Clean Road After Cadillac Crash

An elderly man and his chauffeur in a New York registered Cadillac stop on the Providence to Worcester State road between North Bridge and Plummers Corner. The chauffeur sweeps broken glass from the road into the gutter as the owner appears ready to resume travel. The writer notes the act shows civic care that could make roads safer.

Providence Worcester Northbridge Plummers Corner New York Fredette Main Street Whitinsville

Dowry Cow Illness Delays Local Wedding Plan

A groom to be delayed his marriage after the bride’s father prepared a fine cow as dowry. The cow fell seriously ill a few days before the wedding, prompting postponement. Mrs Delia M Hanlon Sagamore.

Delia M. Hanlon Sagamore

Boston Police Report on Helping Desperate Widow

A Roxbury Court case prompts a police official to assist a destitute widow seeking an arrest warrant for her husband who had deserted her and their two children. An officer clarifies he did not take any 10 dollars offered and helps arrange a visit from Station 10 to Roxbury Court.

Triana Police Court Lawrence Roxbury Court Station 10 Michael H. Crowley Supt. of Police

Superintendent Crowley Wins Post Ford Auto for Today

The story by Superintendent Crowley secures the Post Ford automobile as today prize.

Crowley

Man Keeps Wife’s Voice Record On Victrola At Park Street

SADYK SONEK of Park Street Lawrence lives alone after his wife’s death and spends each day listening to a voice-record of her on the Victrola, saying he could not live without hearing it daily.

Sadyk Sonek Park Street Lawrence

Betsy the Hog Hero Joins Gibson’s Bird Dog Lineage

In North Easton, Gibson raises Betsy a four year old hog raised by a sow’s orphaned piglet. Betsy ages into a bird dog imitator, lifting her right foot and bristling when near cover. Quail dinners are common at the Gibson home and Betsy thrives as a hunting companion.

Gibson Betsy Robert L. Drake Washington Street North Easton

Police Scold Over Bloomers Incident in Hull

A Hull Mass reader recalls a summer incident where she and her partner wore bloomers on a hike. An officer challenged them and urged both to go home and change into skirts, prompting nerves and a light admonition from law enforcement.

Hull Katherine Marjorie Vautrinot Mass

Water Trust runs village pump for subscribers in Winthrop

Miss Gladys Gilliam of 6 Chester Avenue Winthrop tells of a small colony where a general store operator runs a private pump. Cottagers pay 3 dollars yearly for access while non subscribers pay 8 cents per bucket. A peep hole and shutoff keep strict control of the supply.

Water Trust Gladys Gilliam Chester Avenue Winthrop

Sharks Brought to Hyannis Draw Local Ire

In Hyannis a fishing boat unloaded about a hundred sharks caught near Nantucket. The sharks are shipped to Pennsylvania for use in pocket books suitcases and other goods. Fins are pickled and dried for sale to California for chop suey. Neighbors complain of strong odors from the sharks. Warren Harrod Still River.

Hyannis Nantucket Pennsylvania California Warren Harrod Still River

Baker in New Bedford Finds Hard Boiled Eggs in Western Batch

A Dorchester reader recounts a New Bedford baker discovering two hard boiled eggs among Western eggs. The dealer áreas replies that farmers sometimes boil eggs for dinner and those not eaten are packed for shipment to market.

New Bedford Tie Gorge W. Maier Park Street Dorchester

Shock Averts Trespassers On East Walpole Trucks

Peculiar cautions by a large trucking firm owner in East Walpole to deter boys from hitching rides on rear of trucks. The tail board is wired and battery powered to give a shock when the driver detects an attempted boarding on Columbus avenue. Truck owned by L. P. Davis of East Walpole Mass. Francis J. Shea 21 Ellingwood Street Roslindale.

East Walpole Columbus Avenue L. P. Davis Mass Francis J. Shea Ellingwood Street Rosbury

A Big Hearted Baker Beyond His Private Ovens

On a Piazza a group of women and children gather to use a private baker's ovens twice a week. Mothers and kids carry dough in pans eager for fresh rolls, while gossip swirls around the community bake night. Proprietor's generosity aids many mothers in Malden.

Harry M. Lewin Franklin Street Malden

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