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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1911
Page
5
Mrs. Jack Geraghty and her chauffeur husband, elopers from Springfield, plan to return to Newport after a honeymoon amid relentless curiosity. She says eloping was right for her, hopes for forgiveness, and notes the couple face constant attention and privacy loss as they tour New England.
Mrs Hannah Sullivan, the bridesmaid at William and Elizabeth McGrath’s wedding, helped celebrate their golden wedding at 94 Corbett Street Dorchester. The couple married at St. Vincent’s Church Purchase Street. Elizabeth Hurley McGrath was born in East Ferry Ireland and William McGrath in Queenstown. Nine children and eight grandchildren attended along with relatives and friends.
Newport Rhode Island August 20 word reached Mr and Mrs John E Geraghty parents of Jack Geraghty the Newport chauffeur who eloped with Julia French that the couple altered plans for visiting Newport soon. French family friend says no reconciliation efforts have been made by Amos Tuck French and his wife and none are planned for some time. Mr and Mrs French are expected back at their Newport home tomorrow.
Philip Rosenthal of Roxbury was pickpocketed of 743 dollars as three men jostled him while boarding a Revere Beach car at North Station. Maurice G. Hart, 32, of Bridgeport Connecticut, was captured after a chase with Patrolman ONeill through Causeway and Portland streets. Hart had 335 dollars on him. The two alleged accomplices escaped.
R M Gulick owner and manager of the Bijou Theatre dies and leaves 200000 to 400000 dollars to his 30 year old housekeeper Mrs Flo Housewright who nursed him. Gulick's son James receives 100. Housewright to manage estates and theatre interests. She notes friends were shocked by the will.
John Leonard, 26, of Lonsdale Rhode Island, summering at Pleasantview, dived from his 22 foot yacht to swim to a dory ferrying his friend Harold Rush of Beverly back to the yacht. Leonard, a poor swimmer, did not reach the dory and drowned. Sidney Mullen attempted a rescue. Leonard's body was not recovered.
Pound Wisconsin resident Mrs Herman Lieth testifies she was cured after fourteen years of dyspepsia and female troubles using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Unifier. The ad touts the remedy for displaced organs inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities backache and other female ailments with three decades of claimed success.
Dr. James V. May, new Matteawan superintendent, testifies Germond sane and should be freed but detained in a state institution as an enemy to society. Heermance to represent Germond. Germond's mother cites his crimes. Mrs. Thaw welcomes Dr. May amid Matteawan policy shifts.
In Mapleville, berry pickers uncovered a woman's skeleton believed buried for about 20 years. Medical Examiner R L Shea rules it may indicate murder, noting the remains were placed under two inches of dirt in a rock cleft and a gray cloth fragment was found with the bones.
Tse Sheng Linn, the Chinese government student jailed for assault with intent to kill Christine Shaw, stuffed a handkerchief in his throat and used a leather belt loop to strangle himself. Guards foiled the attempt. he has warned the next act could succeed. He had previously ingested chloral after Miss Shaw was shot on June 8.
Justice James Bailey Richardson of the Massachusetts Superior Court, resting at his summer home in Orford New Hampshire, showed brief improvement today by taking nourishment though doctors offer no real hope for recovery. Family expressed cautious optimism amid ongoing illness.
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