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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1913

Page

4

Spanking Tale Wins $500 Slander Suit

Miss Nellie N Doane former nurse maid to Mrs Ethel Hooper Grew of Marlboro street Boston was awarded 500 in a slander suit. Doane claimed references called on the telephone and said she was unsatisfactory and had slapped spanked and abused Jimmie Grew. Doane testified she heard Mrs Grew slander her while both had ears to the telephone.

Nellie N. Doane Ethel Hooper Grew Marlboro Street Miss Doane Mrs. Grew Nellie

Realizing Musical Shows by Ned Wayburn in Post Magazine

Ned Wayburn presents Realizing Musical Shows in the upcoming Post Magazine. The piece will attract readers who enjoy stage production and those curious about theatrical trends, promising insights into musical theater craft and performance.

Ned Wayburn Next Post

Beach to Take Stand Today in Widow Assault Trial

Frederick Beach will testify in his own defense as the trial on the charge of assaulting his wife resumes in Aiken South Carolina. The defense pressed the knife evidence with expert witnesses and the State challenged blood traces while testimonies described a three inch throat wound and a disputed blade condition.

Aiken S. C Frederick Beach D. Hastings Wyman, Jr Giles Augusta D. C. Partridge University of Georgia Dr. Partridge Wyman Gunter T. F. Oertell

Frequent Inspections Urged By Sanitary Inspectors

At the monthly Board of Health meeting James J. Kilroy led a talk on The Problems of a Sanitary Inspector. He urged daily inspections and stronger legal powers, citing the Charlesbank Home with 100 plus multi nationality units and calling for thorough oversight of hallways and yards as public spaces. He warned tenement housing remains a major issue and emphasized lighting, cleanliness of back alleys, and rent tied to a day’s wages for a week.

Board of Health Summer Street James J. Kilroy Charles J. Smith Charlesbank

Salem Normal Loses as High Quintet Wins at Home

Salem Normal fell to Revere A. A. 23 to 7 in a rare home loss, its first in two years. Salem High Independents beat Hamilton High 23 to 16 in a deciding duel, with Freedburgh and Rice starring for Salem and Costello for Hamilton.

Salem Normal Salem Revere A. A Salem High Independents Hamilton High School Freedburgh Rice Costello Hamilton

Songstress in Divorce Court Hints at Private Rooms

Hall bedrooms are not mysteries to Judge Irwin of the Divorce Court. Lawyers before him may conserve time by dispensing with graphic descriptions of the aforesaid bedrooms.

Irwin

Judge Interrupts Description in Cross Libel Hearing

A crowded 1913 courtroom heard cross libel proceedings between Grace C Lamb, an actress, and her ex husband Gil bert C Lamb of the battleship Missouri crew. Grace seeks divorce and custody, alleging non support and desertion while her attorney guided questions and evidence.

Gilbert C. Lamb Grace C. Lamb Missouri Lamb

Hat and boa described during courtroom stand

A large black hat and a wide black fur boa were worn before she testified. When she took the stand she discarded them to reveal a low necked waist matching her suit, highlighting a change in attire during court proceedings.

Marble Loses Decree In Peculiar Divorce Suit

Irving Marble an accountant and the abeliant in a sensational divorce case failed to secure a decree after evidence in Judge Irwin's session. Marble and his wife testified openly with conflicting accounts. judge found no evidence to support cruelty and abusive treatment and cautioned that law requires lawful grounds for divorce.

Irving Marble Irwin Marble Supreme Court

Golden Wedding Reunites William and Mrs Millen at Beachmont

Surrounded by their children and grandchildren, Mr and Mrs William Millen of 16 Crest avenue Beachmont celebrated their golden wedding day yesterday. The couple, still hale, received congratulations and remembrances from family and friends. A $50 gold gift from their sons and many other golden gifts followed the milestone.

William Millen Crest Avenue Beachmont

Millen and Siggens Marry in Halifax in 1863

William Millen and Miss Ann Siggens wed February 5 1863 at Halifax Nova Scotia officiated by Rev Peter G McGregor. Millen born Windsor. wife born Cornwallis Kings County. Millen early farmer and Maplewood Cemetery caretaker for 30 years. now retired. Eight sons attended except Charles A Millen believed in Nova Scotia.

William Millen Ann Siggens Peter G. McGregor Halifax Millen Winsor Cornwallis Kings County Maplewood Charles A. Millen Nova Scotia

Beachmont and Medford residents gather with kin and friends

A gathering includes James and Joseph of Beachmont William and John of Medford Alexander of Somerville Robert of Norfolk Downs and Frederick of Cambridge. Eight grandchildren attend along with a large circle of friends.

James Joseph Beachmont William John Medford Alexander Somerville Robert Norfolk Downs Frederick Cambridge

Who Gave Out the Grand Jury Secrets

A Boston confession reveals that United States District Attorney Asa P. French supplied copies of grand jury transcripts to federal attorney Coakley and that Kelcher and his counsel had knowledge of the Suffolk county proceedings before the trial. French denies giving out the material, saying others may have learned of it from an unnamed statement. Kelcher says his motive is to aid the government in recovering bank funds and exposing graft, not money for himself, and pleads for government support and fair treatment.

Keliher United States Kelcher Pelletier Suffolk County Asa P. French Coakley French Suffolk County Grand Jury Boston Brighton Daniel H. Coakley Mr. Coakley Coleman John L. Bates National City Bank of Cambridge New York Boston Bar Association Mark H. Jackson Alhambra Bidg Syracuse, N.Y

New Jersey Defeats Grant of 35000 for Guard to Washington

In Trenton on February 5 the New Jersey Senate failed a bill to appropriate 35000 to send part of the National Guard to Washington for the President-elect Wilson inauguration. The House objected to covering Senators but not Assemblymen, amended to include them, and defeated the measure. A substitute bill was quickly introduced renewing 35000 without covering either house.

Trenton N. J Senate New Jersey National Guard Washington Wilson House of Representatives House

Pifer to address Boston pupils on English school trip

Claude A. Pifer of Phillips Andover Academy will speak to Greater Boston preparatory school boys this afternoon at Brown & Nichols School Cambridge at 3 30 about a proposed summer trip of 100 American boys to England to study school and university life. Last year English students visited the United States to learn about the American school system and to sightsee.

Claude A. Pifer Phillips Andover Academy Greater Boston England Brown & Nichols Cambridge

HYOMEI vapor treatment praised for throat and nose relief

A series of tests claims HYOMEI steam therapy eases catarrh coughs colds and sore throat. Use half teaspoon in half teacup hot water heat cup first breathe through nose and mouth to deliver healing antiseptic vapor. Sold 50 cents for bottle or $1 for complete outfit with inhaler. money back if dissatisfied. Trial treatment offered by HYOMEI Co. Buffalo NY.

Goat Hyomei Co Buffalo N. Y

Massachusetts Exposition Site Ceremony At Bay State Site

Governor Foss received a message from Charles C. Moore detailing ceremonies for selecting the Massachusetts site at the Panama Pacific Exposition. A large crowd attended after a troop review at the Presidio, the deed was presented to Colonel Carr, who raised the flag and took possession in Massachusetts name amid cheers for the state governor and commission.

Foss Charles C. Moore Massachusetts Fresidio Carr Massachusetts Commission

Doctors Say Nation Is Debilitated

H B Thompson of 51 Temple Street Boston declares after weeks on Tona Vita that he improved from a worn out nervous state ten months after feeling healthy to begin with. Experts note initial signs of nervous debility include twitching dizziness back pains and loss of ambition. They say nervous debility can mimic other illnesses and Tona Vita is marketed to combat it. The Boston drug trade reports rising demand for Tona Vita.

H. B. Thompson Temple Street Boston

Want to Feel Young Olive Tablets Cure Constipation

An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle, natural remedy for constipation in older people. It claims tablets lubricate the bowels without pain, avoiding harsh laxatives or aggressive cleansing. The copy urges persistence and natural aid, recommending Olive Tablets mixed with olive oil. The Olive Tablet Co. of Columbus, Ohio backs the claim.

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