Wed in Haste Gets Divorce
Baltimore, Md. Miss Jean Marie Kilduff, 18, was granted an absolute divorce from John Francis Burke, 29, of Boston in Circuit Court. The pair wed a week after meeting at the Emerson Hotel on May 8 1918 and eloped May 10 to Carlisle Pennsylvania. They lived three days together before Burke left for Boston and never returned. Kilduff said she sent him home with money and a train fare. she never saw him again and sought his arrest without success.
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Baltimore
Jean Marie Kilduff
John Francis Burke
Boston
Circuit Court
Burke
Emerson Hotel
Kilduff
Carlisle
Penn
Lewiston
Suspending Sentence for Two Harrison Avenue Shoplifters
Mary Lambert and Jennie Bananda were given suspended one month jail terms after arraignment in Central Court on charges of shoplifting from downtown department stores. They were warned they must serve the sentence if charged again.
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Mary Lambert
Jennie Bananda
Harrison Avenue
Christmas Truce in the Trenches Told by a French Officer
A French officer recounts a Christmas truce in the trenches during the Great War. The tale appears in the Sun Day Post describing how soldiers from opposing sides paused fighting for a brief silent, human moment of shared humanity.
Christmas Truce Painted By Young Cavalry Officer
An eminent young cavalry officer, Marcel Dupont, vividly recounts last Christmas when soldiers on both sides laid down rifles and shared a holiday in France before officers recalled them to arms. The tale appears in the next Sunday Post.
Star Pickford Faces Jan Suborbital Horoscope Ahead
Noted astronomer unveils a Sunday Post horoscope predicting Mary Pickford's near term career moves and long term family plans. The piece sketches potential film projects and domestic life implications, citing celestial influences on fame and stability.
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Next Sunday Post
Noted German Raider Cornered by English Captain
A dramatic account recalls how a famed German raider was cornered by a skilled English captain. The ship resisted to the last moment refusing to pull down its flag even after heavy damage. An extra broadside blasted the vulnerable side before the commander finally surrendered.
21 Cottages Burglarized in Plymouth Area
A thief ring plundered 21 summer cottages around South and Great South ponds in Plymouth. Boston visitors including F. H. Carthridge were among those affected. Police, led by Chief Armstrong, traced loot to Martin J. Hunting’s cottage and found a stolen canoe used to haul valuables from sites.
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Plymouth
South
Great South Ponds
William Fuller
Boston
Armstrong
Chief Armstrong
Martin J. Hunting
Burke
Whitman
F. H. Carthridge
Root Pond
Great South
Boston Elevated urges shoppers to leave early for Christmas
The Boston Elevated Railway Company asked shoppers to leave the shopping district about 15 minutes before closing to ease congestion on its cars and trains. The measure aims to better manage the surge of commuters at store closing time.
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Boston Elevated Railway Company
Elevated
College Editors to Meet at Cambridge
The Harvard Crimson hosts dozens of college newspaper editors from Eastern schools for the Association of Eastern College Newspapers annual convention in April. Delegates will attend a banquet at the Harvard paper’s new home and be guests of the Crimson.
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Cambridge
Harvard Crimson
East
Association of Eastern College Newspapers
Harvard
the Crimson
Harvard Daily
RICAN HOUSE MAY OPEN AGAIN
Simon Vorenberg bought the American House on Hanover street in Boston, a historic hotel, from J Sumner Draper and Mark Temple Dowling. He plans to rent it out as a hotel. They had previously ejected Allen C. Jones, the hotel’s long term lessee and former proprietor.
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Simon Vorenberg
Hanover Street
Boston
J. Sumner Draper
Mark Temple Dowling
Allen C. Jones
Vorenberg Considers Hotel Plans for Washington Street Buildings
The consideration amounts to about three quarters of a million dollars, with cash and two Washington street properties held by Mr. Vorenberg. He may rent the hotel portion if a tenant is found, or convert the premises to mercantile use or even build a rear theatre. He says a final hotel plan depends on choice, while legal actions by Mr. Jones seek to protect the old lease and pursue $250,000 damages against Mr. Draper.
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Vorenberg
Washington Street
John T. Kenney
Bauer, Kenney & Fowler
Jones
J. Sumner Draper
Left Him and Took the Bull in Vineland Case
Mary McCoy and Peter Gordona were arrested in Clayton on a misconduct charge. James McCoy of Vineland said his wife left five weeks ago with a horse carriage two cows a bull and furniture. The pair admitted guilt and were jailed in default of $500 bail each.
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Clayton
N. J
Mary McCoy
Peter Gordona
James McCoy
Vineland
Justice of the Peace Turner
McCoy
Gordona
Appointment of Japan's Vice Minister Kazueshoda as Finance Minister
Tokyo dispatches report that Kazueshoda, presently vice minister of finance, has been named minister of finance for Japan. The announcement was released by Tokyo to the State Department and dated December 19.
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Kazueshoda
Japan
Finance
Washington
Tokio
State Department
Pastor's wife granted hearing in divorce case
The Rev Robert J Elliott, pastor of First Congregational Church Revere and Mrs Wealthy Maude Elliott of Somerville, still fight over divorce with cruelty and a cross libel. Mrs Elliott sought counsel fees and living expenses in Suffolk County Superior Court after a private hearing. The suit was started by Mr Elliott who charged cruel and abusive treatment. she alleged infidelity with persons unknown and counsel advised silence.
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Robert J. Elliott
First Congregational Church
Revere
Wealthy Maude Elliott
Somerville
Eliott
Lawton
Suffolk County Superior Court
Police urge holiday precautions to deter burglars
The police department ordered business houses, jewelry stores, and other traders to guard against holiday theft. Superintendent Crowley advised keeping extra lights on over the Christmas double holiday and moving cash to banks. Patrolmen will arrest suspicious persons and check doors and windows when premises are unattended.
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Crowley
Singer shocks judge as divorce case opens in court
Mrs. Nora B White a young appearing student at the New England Conservatory tells Judge Lawton she needs 80 for divorce expenses alleging cruel treatment She says she and Ed ward M White married in Suffield Conn 196 and lived in Holyoke and Suffield before moving to Boston She claims no support since 1914 He testifies he is an electrical engineer owning property and stocks and bonds The judge takes the petition under advisement
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Nora B. White
New England Conservatory of Music
Lawton
Equity
Superior Court
Edward M. White
White
Suffield
Conn
Holyoke
Boston
Suffield Conn
Gainsboro Street
Back Bay
Harvard 1918 men win debate title
The Harvard junior class defeated the freshman arguing team to win the university debating championship. The winning team argued in favor of establishing a temporary U S protectorate in Mexico until order and stable government are assured with W A Hosmer W L Prosser and C E Fraser on the winning squad.
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Harvard
United States
Mexico
W. A. Hosmer
W. L. Prosser
C. E. Fraser
Baker Backs Big Army Shift in Compulsory Service Debate
Secretary Baker expressed qualified support for compulsory military service before the House military committee. He suggested possible legislation framed with White House backing and praised enlisted regulars while endorsing a raise in their pay to 25 dollars monthly and a summer training camp plan.
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General Staff
Baker
Senate
Hugh L. Scott
National Guard
W. C. Brown
War Department
Washington
United States
House Military Committee
Wilson
Thomas
George
House
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Ikid
Sam
Fashion Publicity Company of
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Marcel Dupont
France
Sunday Post
Pickford
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Tennant
Singer
Congress
Scott
Brown
Tenth Cavalry
Pershing
Villa
Clarine
Conservatory
Wilcox
Koehler
Bickford
Knoll
Clark
Newman
U. S. School OF Music
New York City
Fifth Ave
M. F. Allard
Caraquet
Melvin Vreeland
Macopin
Kasson Swan
Denmark
Col. Co
Nova Scotia
Mazie N. Lewis
Jefferson, Neosha
Frank A. Andrews, Inc
Washington St
Caas
Greater Boston
Connor
Old Homestead
Cee
Brookside
New England
Dot
CBC Fancy
Henfield
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