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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1917

Page

5

Mrs Florence Caines Wins Decree Nisi in Norfolk Divorce

Mrs Florence Caines of Brookline was granted a decree nisi by Judge Callahan in Dedham Norfolk Superior Court in her divorce from Richard J R Caines of 24 Queensberry Street Boston director of the Caines College of Physical Culture. Desertion cited. Custody awarded to Mrs Caines of their two sons John Caines 19 Basil Caines 18. Alimony terms to be set by agreement.

Florence Caines Brookline Callahan Norfolk Dedham Richard J. R. Caines Queensberry Street Boston Caines College of Physical Culture Massachusetts Avenue Caines John Caines Basil Caines

Poslam Healing for Eczema Promises Immediate Relief

An advertisement claims Poslam cures eczema and other skin disorders with rapid soothing effects. It touts Poslam Soap for tender or eruptive skin and offers free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.

West 25Th St New York City

Urge Public Armory Use Across Civic and Scout Activities

Legislation to authorize armory use for conventions public business and Boy Scout mobilizations was urged before the military affairs committee. Mayor Mullen spoke in support noting public access is blocked now. Opponents urged restrictions to limit public entertainments.

Everett Mullen Devlin Charlies Cabot Johnson Greater Boston John H. McNamara Daniel P. Driscoll Fall River

Destroyer Coynagham Arrives at Charlestown Navy Yard

The torpedo boat destroyer Coynagham arrived unexpectedly at the Charlestown navy yard yesterday. She is 10 percent tons and has a speed of 2912 knots. The vessel will remain here for several days.

Coynagham Navy Yard Charlestown Navy Yard

Old Type Mother Is Overrated

Mrs Annie Riley Hale of Washington DC urged the College Women's Anti Suffrage League to direct mother love with intelligence as a profession at a meeting with Mrs Thomas Allen at 12 Commonwealth Avenue She is author of The Eden Sphinx.

Annie Riley Hale Washington, D. C College Women’s Thomas Allen Commonwealth Avenue Hale

Motherhood blamed for social ills in trial remarks

In a Superior Court case Miss Florence M. Young sues the Boston Elevated Railway for injuries from a July 3, 1915 fall. The trial features a speaker urging mothers to accept real responsibilities and citing European women’s entry into male fields as harming child mortality. Dr. Philip Coombs Knapp testifies on toes relation to nervous and spinal issues.

Philip Coombs Knapp Florence M. Young Boston Elevated Railway Company Fessenden Miss Young Huntington Avenue

Frederik VIII to Enter Halifax Friday Night

The steam er Frederik VIII no doubt will reach Halifax Friday night after sailing from New York with Count von Bernstorff and over 200 German consular officials aboard. The ship is due to dock about 40 hours after departure but must wait until after nightfall to enter the harbor. Reception arrangements by customs and naval officials are complete.

Halifax N. S Frederik VIII New York Copenhagen Count von Bernstorff United States

Miracle recovery after 1912 spinal illness and 1915 relapse

Dr. Knapp testified Miss Young suffered from diffuse myelitis causing abdominal distension and leg paralysis. He said her recovery was remarkable and that the 1915 car accident caused a relapse. He described Babinski test results and her treatment from 1912 to 1915, including nervousness and indigestion.

Fletcher Ranney Boston Elevated National Shawmut Bank

St. Vincent's Boys Brigade entertains two thousand at benefit shows

Two thousand friends of St. Vincent's Boys Brigade, South Boston, filled Congress Hall for benefit performances yesterday afternoon and last evening. A program including motion pictures a musical and literary segment featured vocal talent with Delbert Moyer Staley Christina McNeil Marjorie Gallagher Joseph Ecker Florence McGoldrick and Frank Phipps and daughters assisting.

Friends of St. Vincent’s Boys’ Brigade South Boston Congress Hall West Broadway Delbert Moyer Staley Christina McNeil Marjorie Gallagher Joseph Ecker Florence McGoldrick Frank Phipps

Storekeeper sues constable over alleged unlawful lock and loot

Ernest M. Kanovos of Jamaica Plain accuses Boston constable Harland J. Lowe of locking his store without consent and converting soda fountain, ice cream freezer, safe, cash registers, candy, cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other fixtures valued at 5000 dollars. Suffolk Superior Court jury hearing the case. Lowe says he had writ for attachment and acted as directed. Maroney, building owner, deputized as keeper.

Ernest M. Kanovos Jamaica Plain Harland J. Lowe Boston Suffolk Lowe Kanovos Maroney John Maroney

Owner sues for rent while tenant sues back over court action

The owner of the building sues Kanovos to recover rent. Kanovos counters by claiming malicious institution of legal proceedings and attachment of goods. The two cases are being tried together.

Kanovos

One Train Load of Americans Missing in Germany

A train carrying American consuls, their families, and other Americans due to depart Germany soon has disappeared. State Department officials say no alarm is warranted and have sent messages to Minister Stovall in Berne for information. They have no evidence of detention.

Washington Germany State Department Stovall Berne

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