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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1919
Page
7
Roger D. King and Elizabeth Ellen King remain married after Judge Hitchcock dismissed both divorce petitions. The couple had alleged cruel and abusive treatment and the cases were hotly contested during the last Divorce Court session.
Mr. King, a former lieutenant and oil salesman, and his wife clashed over alleged assaults and self defense. She claimed the bloodied nose followed a quarrel over their automobile and bedstead in Dorchester, while he said he endured extreme cruelty. They married May 19 1915 in Manchester Connecticut and later separated. she sought $2 weekly alimony. Judge Hitchcock dismissed both cases without comment.
A prisoner identified as Blondin died yesterday in the state prison after serving 18 years of a life sentence for the murder of his young wife. The death ends a long, disputed case and prompts routine investigations by prison authorities.
Joseph Wilfred Blondin died suddenly in the State prison in his 57th year after serving 17 years of a life sentence for murder. He left an estate of 2000 dollars to his lawful wife, daughter, and brothers believed to live in Canada. funds to be turned over to a public administrator and then to the heirs.
Obituary notes Blondin who proclaimed innocence after a 1902 murder in West End Boston. He died of natural causes in prison with Judge Sullivan seeking a pardon. The report also details Palmer's postwar price control plan, urging fair price committees, consumer action, and enforcement to lower costs.
Attorney General Palmer vowed full Department of Justice action against hoarders and profiteers. He addressed 400 Illinois officials civic leaders and club women outlining the department’s plan to fight high living costs. The meeting was arranged by Governor Frank O. Lowden with a national plea for public help.
A speaker urges a law to stamp wholesale prices on goods to curb profiteering. He notes that visible price marks would deter overpaying at shops and that disciplined consumer behavior and reduced demand could drive prices down. He calls for women's organizing power and broader thrift to lower the cost of living.
Washington December 16. The War Department announced that the death sentence on Captain Daniel Smith of the 368th Infantry for fleeing the enemy in France was disapproved and he was ordered restored to duty. The order was signed by Secretary Baker by direction of the President.
Maine Fisheries Corporation plans a receiving and distributing fresh fish centre in Boston to boost the port as a world leading fish mart and commercial hub. Treasurer H I Phinney will propose locations to directors, aiming to expand beyond frozen cured and smoked fish after the Boston fish trust dissolution.
A brief note reports that the directors felt certain duties and concerns should not be neglected, urging attention to overlooked tasks and organizational responsibilities.
Mr Beebe sought discharge from the McLean Asylum where relatives had committed him as insane. He claimed he was not a danger to himself or others and could manage large business affairs, citing multimillion inheritance from both parents.
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