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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1918
Page
16
Sarah Davidson resists parting with a $125 diamond ring given as a symbol of her fidelity to Barnet Mendel. Mendel, learning of her past involvement with another man a decade ago, demands the ring which she does not return.
A woman appeared before Judge Chase in the Superior Court equity session and testified she had received a ring from Mendel in good faith believing the rabbi had validly divorced her to allow a new undertaking. The case was called for trial.
Advertisement touts a tonic made from pure wholesome food elements to build new tissue. Claims it strengthens pale thin and run down individuals and emphasizes absence of alcohol and dangerous drugs.
Sarah Davidson faced contempt proceedings after missing a prior appearance. She claimed no notice of trial but produced two notices when pressed. She admitted retaining a ring, hesitated, then surrendered it to Mendel's counsel as the court considered punishment.
Mrs Elizabeth Marche 83 of 33 Waverly Street Roxbury attempted to take her life yesterday by cutting her throat and arteries in both wrists. She was found and received medical attention.
Rousselot di Castillo an indicted figure for violating the espionage act and obtaining funds under false pretenses may be deported to France as an undesirable. Authorities say a card showing 1914 French army service marks him as a deserter. Castillo posed as Marquis di Castillo adviser to the French government and confidant of King Alfonso of Spain. He borrowed $500 from W. E. D. Stokes and sought a $50 million loan through J. P. Morgan & Co for the king of Spain before his arrest.
Newport Rhode Island February 18 Troops from the nearby military station were stationed in the freight yard to guard seven coal cars the only coal arriving in the city tonight Wholesale thefts of coal bound for the army prompted the action Only 215 tons of anthracite and 839 tons of soft coal were on hand for public sale in the city tonight
In Suffolk Probate Court a challenge to Andreas Blume's will is heard as his son Howard Blume Potter contests the bequest, alleging undue influence and a lineage dispute. The case outlines Blume's youth, marriages, and alleged misconduct. The widow receives trust and outright sums, while the son seeks a larger share and keeps the appeal ready for higher court review.
Chicago February 18 Conrad E Spens vice president in charge of traffic at the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad has been appointed director of transportation for the United States food administration He also joins the traffic board on Director General McAdoos staff in Washington
William Scott manager of Newfoundland mills testifies at the FTC price fixing inquiry that news print costs run 43 to 45 dollars a ton, lower than U S production costs by 10 to 15 dollars per ton under less favorable conditions.
In 1917 newsprint cost about 38 per ton while 1916 was 30 and 1915 26, with December 1917 at 41.90. Testimony before the commission outlined higher material costs, coal imports at 14 per ton from Nova Scotia, soaring chemicals, and labor shortages as mills face wartime pressures. The hearing adjourned to March 4 as discussions on wage demands and production costs continued.
Massachusetts will be well represented at the National Security League convention in Chicago February 21 to 23. Delegates include Mrs. Barrett Wendell and professors from Harvard Worcester Polytechnic Institute and MIT. The Aero Club will send Godfrey L. Cabot Francis S. Eaton and Parker Kimball. Leading educators editors and public men will attend.
An old advertisement urges readers to use Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney weakness and related pains. It warns of serious outcomes like dropsy and Bright's disease while describing backache headaches and dizziness as early signs.
Mrs John Reed wife of the American writer says the Bolsheviki are the strongest force in Russia and are expanding their propaganda among the people in Germany Austria and in their armies on the Russian front Trotzky withdraws her appointment as Russian consul general in New York
Mrs. Reed, after six months in Russia with her husband who stayed to work for peace through revolution, states the Bolsheviki have organized propaganda. Couriers cross frontiers, soldiers in trenches, and neutrals spread the message to Germany and Austria. Austrian POWs in Russia urged rulers to end fighting western front. Trotzky Lenine beliefs remain entrenched in Russia.
Barbara Davis a Maine school teacher faced Municipal Court for stealing articles valued at 150 dollars from downtown stores. The arrest was by Susan Jones a department store detective. A New York lawyer, engaged to Davis, argued she needed the items for her trousseau and promised marriage.
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