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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1919

Page

24

Mrs Jones Granted Larger Allowance in Custody Suit

Mrs Cora Lee Jones of Beacon Street Brookline was yesterday granted an increase in allowance from 200 to 300 a month. She has brought suit against her husband Frank A Jones a cotton broker for cruel and abusive treatment. The couple were married in Mississippi and have lived in Boston.

Irs Jones Cora Lee Jones Beacon Street Brookline Frank A. Jones Mississippi Boston

Notable Homes of Mrs Jones Across Seasons

In winter months they reside at Brandon Hall Brookline and at the Ocean House Swampscott in summer. Wil lam A Morse appeared for Mrs Jones.

New Bedford Brandon Hall Brookline Ocean House Swampscott Willam A. Morse

Ukrainians Capture Dubno Fortress in Volhynia

Ukrainian forces have taken the fortress of Dubno in southwestern Volhynia from Bolshevik troops, according to official reports received today in Vienna. The report places the capture southwest of Lutsk.

Vienna Dubno Volhynia Lutsk

Guilty Conscience Fund Mystery At Boston Elevated

The Boston Elevated Railroad Company received 200 dollars toward the Guilty Conscience Fund, claiming it completes the 500 due. The letter says the 300 was mailed earlier, and questions remain who sent the first instalment and where the missing 800 is. The company cannot determine if a mail loss occurred.

Boston Elevated Railroad Company Elevated

Regular Mails Between New York and Brest to be Provided

The War Department announced today that four of the fastest transports will provide a regular mail service between New York and Brest. The existing schedule for the remainder of 1919 will be handled by the George Washington Leviathan Agamemnon and America a status update on naval logistics for transatlantic mail.

Washington New York Brest War Department George , Washington Leviathan America

Weight Gain Remedy Ad from Father John’s Medicine

An old fashioned advertisement promotes Father John’s Medicine as a pure food tonic that strengthens the thin and run down. It claims to build up weight safely with a form easily absorbed by the weakened system and notes that underweight individuals risk illness and lack insurance.

Father John

Stowaway Bride Faces Deportation After Sea Marriage

Marie Alfreda Pauline Cheilly, a French stowaway who wed Theodore Burnett, first mate of the Horatio G. Foss, is detained at the Immigration Bureau on Long Wharf awaiting deportation after a special inquiry found startling evidence. Burnett, who said his world turned dark, spoke to a Post reporter about the joy turned to trouble.

Mademoiselle Marie Alfreda Pauline Cheilly Theodore Burnett Horatio G. Foss Immigration Bureau Long Wharf Boston a_Post

Groom vows to follow bride to France if deported

Burnett 27 and his French bride fight immigration decisions in Boston. He claims American citizenship and says he will row across the Atlantic in a dory if necessary to be reunited. Immigration commissioner Skeffington notes a board of inquiry recommended deportation after evidence, including the couple and ship captain, raised questions about her landing.

Theodore Burnett Horatio G. Foss Burnett France Boston Post Special Board of Inquiry Atlantic Henry J. Skeffington Commissioner of Immigration Washington Marines

Woman Born in Amiens Marries Aboard Salt Schooner Voyage

A woman born in Amiens slipped aboard the American schooner Horatio G. Foss at Cette France while loading salt. The 61 day voyage to the United States saw her wed Burnett on day ten of the trip, marriage officiated by Captain Vego Anderson with crew witnesses.

Amiens Horatio G. Foss Cette France Burnett Vego Anderson

Funeral arrangements for Andrew Carnegie completed

Lenox Aug 13 The funeral for Andrew Carnegie was arranged after the arrival of Dr. William Pierson Merrill of New York from West Weymouth. Earlier, Mrs Carnegie's wishes were conveyed to her private secretary Archibald Barrow.

Lenox Andrew Carnegie William Pierson Merrill New York West Weymouth Carnegie Archibald Barrow

Dr Merrill to Conduct Presbyterian Service for Carnegie Funeral

Dr Merrill will conduct the service with Rev Benson assisting at Lenox Congregational Church. A Presbyterian service for the dead will include Scripture reading and prayer. Vocal numbers will be provided by the Brick Presbyterian Church quartet from New York directed by Clarence Dickinson. Floral pieces arrived at Shadow Brook.

Merrill Carnegie Benson Wyman Lenox Congregational Church Brick Presbyterian Church of New York

Wreath From Elm Court For Sloane Funeral Attendees

A wreath of orchids from Elm Court estate accompanied Mrs. William Sloane of New York for her funeral. Attending were Charles M. Schwab Robert A Franks treasurer of the Carnegie Corporation Mrs Henry Phipps and her son Howard Rev Frederick J Lynch former local minister and Carnegie Peace Foundation representative.

Elm Court William Sloane New York Charles M. Schwab Robert A. Franks Carnegie Corporation Henry Phipps Carnegie Howard Frederick J. Lynch Carnegie Peace Foundation

Blodgett Angry Over Malden L Deficit Hold Up

Mayor Blodgett of Malden fumed over a larger L deficit share, about 180000 instead of 125000, blaming state lawmakers who voted for the measure. He hints at possible entry into the senate race amid talk of a third contender.

Blodgett Malden State House Senate

Northeaster Promised Hub Hits Boston Weather

A light rain in Boston last night grew into a full north easter as the Atlantic storm moved up the coast. The main body was off New Jersey at 8 pm, with forecasts predicting the storm would pass Cape Hatteras and the Delaware Breakwater. Atlantic City reported 6.62 inches of rain while Boston forecast uncertainly on heavy falls for farmers.

Boston New England Atlantic Seaboard New Jersey Cape Hatteras Delaware Atlantic City

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