Divorce suit names former waitress as co respondent
Mrs Edith T Farrington sues for divorce naming Miss Josephine Lawson of Somerville as a co respondent. Lawson, once a waitress in a newspaper row lunch room known for coffee and conversation, denies wrongdoing. Robert D Farrington counters alleging extreme cruelty on Sept 7 1916 and cites his MIT and Harvard background and Holdsworth Farrington real estate firm as context.
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Newspaper Row
Farrington
Edith T. Farrington
Josephine Lawson
Somerville
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Suffolk County Superior Court
Farringtons
Park Street
Wood
Beaumont Street
Dorchester
Everett Inaugurals Spark Fray Between Mayors and Aldermen
Everett officials clash over 1917 tax rate and inaugural venue. Mayor-elect Mullen and Mayor Chambers trade barbs while Aldermen back the armory plan despite rental concerns. Reed switches to High School Hall. Greenberg offers to front costs. Public grand meeting planned to cap the tense week.
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Mullen
Isaac Greenberg
Hanson
Frank T. Pettingill
Everett Inauguration Plans And City Finances
The Everett Aldermen met as Mayor-elect Mullen plans an inauguration on January 1 1917 with distrust for Mayor Chambers presence. Chambers notes $652720.21 in permanent improvements over five years, stating net city debt fell by 1709.37 and assets rose by over $650000. Edge of a tax cut is predicted due to state income changes, barring unforeseen events.
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Everett
Mullen
Chambers
Baltimore Manic Captured After Shootout at Home
George C. Gantz, 32, fled from officers after shooting his physician Dr. George A. Hocking in Govans Maryland. After six hours of pursuit by police and residents, Detective Wesley Cramer and Patrolman Bell broke into the home and subdued Gantz in the attic with a pistol found, while Dr Hocking suffered non life threatening injuries.
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Govans
George C. Gantz
George A. Hocking
Hocking
Gantz
Wesley Cramer
Bell
Creamer
Gerardi Seeks Freedom From Medfield Hospital
Emil J. Gerardi, 87, sought release in a habeas petition heard by Judge Braley yesterday. His attorney argued Gerardi was not insane and could live safely in the community if granted liberty. The judge told the petitioner to quiet his banners and seek residence with a responsible caregiver before any freedom could be granted.
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Emil J. Gerardi
Boston
Washington
Medfield State Hospital
Braley
Supreme Court
Gerardi
Medfield Hospital
Freeman T. Crommett
Mr. Crommett
Medfield
Jerardi
Passengers Arriving at Port From Europe Top 21,197
During the year just closing a total of 21,197 passengers arrived at this port from Europe, the British Provinces and Central America. The figures include 507 saloon, 2423 cabin, 14,124 steerage passengers, 4052 returning horsemen and stowaways. The number of newcomers in the steerage was 16,112, a considerable increase over the previous year.
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Europe
Central America
Ambassador Page Calls on Lloyd George in London
Ambassador Page made a courteous call on Premier Lloyd George at Downing Street, his first meeting since the latter became premier this morning in London.
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Ambassador Page
Lloyd George
London
Downing Street
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MR. Wad
Picevst
Siena
State Street
Adjutant General’s
Frank CC. Hanson
Pearson
Armory
Massachusetts
Frank S. Reed
South Shore
Arthur, Dorr & Co., Inc
Uptown
W. & A. Bacon Co
Washington St
North & Union Sts
Boston, Mass
Canal St
Wisconsin
Supreme Ale
America
U. S
Ifenway Breweries CO. Bostii
Talbot
Worcester
Salem
Talbot Fall River
Newport
Talbot Fitchburg
Young Men’s & Gentlemen’s
Rogers Peet CO
New York
Made IN
Aess
Quaker Mills Union
N. E
Talbot New Bedford
Washington Street
Talbot Troy
Talbot Lynn
Talbot Taunton
BOY Scout Uniforms
Official Outfitters
Baltimore Maniac
Baltimore
State Insane Hospital
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