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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1911

Page

4

Two Women Claim Him as Husband in Boston Divorce Court

Judge Bell in East Cambridge Division delayed ruling on the divorce petition of Maud Eliza de Wolfe McCullough of Natick against Alexander McCullough. The judge will investigate claims from two women, Maud McCullough and Isabel A. Pease of South Framingham, who allege marriage to the same man before he reaches 21. McCullough reportedly eloped with both women, with fragmented accounts of marriage in Providence and New York, while families dispute the unions. The court will verify who is the lawful wife before action.

Maud McCullough Natick Providence R. I Isabel A. Pease Charles Pease Linden Street South Framingham New York McCullough Maude McCullough Forest Avenue Andrew McCullough John DeWolfe Miss Pease Pease Worcester

Catholic Union of Boston to Host Annual Dinner

The Catholic Union of Boston holds its annual banquet tonight at the Exchange Club with dinner at 6. Speakers include Governor Foss, Bishop Anderson, Judge Joseph Quinn of Salem and Judge Michael J. Murray of the Municipal Court. Thomas B. Fitzpatrick serves as committee chairman.

Catholic Union Catholic Union of Boston Exchange Club Foss Bishop Anderson Joseph Quinn Salem Michael J. Murray Municipal Court Thomas B. Fitzpatrick

Allen Dies in Washington After Illness

Representative Ames L. Allen died in his Washington apartments at dawn after a 12 day pneumonia battle. Born March 17, 1887 in Waterboro Maine he studied law at Columbian and Bowdoin College and served as Maine legislator and private secretary to Speaker Reed before joining the House. His burial plans place him in Alfred Maine with daughter Laura and son Edward present. House leaders named a funeral representation including Swazey Gurnsey Davis OConnell Kendall Fatta Graham and Cameron.

Washington Ames L. Allen Laura E. Allen Alfred Edward C. Allen Boston Congressman Allen Waterboro York County Maine Bowdoin College Columbian Law School Treasury Department Allen Thomas B. Reed Reed Cannon House Swazey and Gurnsey Davis Minn O’connell Mass Kendall Iowa Fatta Neb Graham Ill Cameron Ariz

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Parade to State House

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company will parade from the Faneuil Hall armory at 10 45 a m to the State House to pay respects to Governor Foss and be reviewed by him before an annual banquet at the American House. Sergeant Snow will present a series of valuable historical prints to the company.

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company State House Foss American House Faneuil Hall Snow

Plea for Better Charlestown at annual lovefeast

Charlestown Improvement Association held its annual lovefeast in Mishawum Hall with about 200 attendees. Toastmaster Dr. Francis P. Silva led speakers including Senator Treadway, Congressman-elect William F. Murray, Acting Mayor Ballantyne, Rev. John W. McMahon, ex Fire Commissioner Francis M. Carroll, and James J. Phelan. McMahon urged wealth to fund better homes and housing, noting no progress in 30 years.

Charlestown

Edison Electric Light Company 2nd Anniversary Dinner

The Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston marked its 2nd anniversary at the Algonquin Club with 125 officers and employees. President C. L. Edgar, Vice-President Walter Baylies, and most directors attended, hearing reminiscences on the growth from a Bumstead court station to 30 plants serving 26 towns with 1,000,000 people. The event featured electric light decor, a commemorative booklet, and a toast by Edgar with Baylies and E. W. Burdett as speakers.

Head Place Algonquin Club Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston C. L. Edgar Walter «. Baylies C. S. Hadaway Fladaway Edison Company Edgar E. W. Burdett Walter C. Baylies Haymarket Edison Electric Light Company Bumstead Court Bijou Adams House Messrs C. W. Amory T. J. Coolidge, Jr C. Edgar T. Cummings C. F. Adams Oliver Ames T. Burr G. R. Jewett Robert Saltonstall Co. M. Weld J. Otis A. BK. Jeffrey E.L. Johnson H. A. Johnson A. E. Josselyn C. L. Kasson W. J. Kennedy Pierce Kent S. R. Keyes BE. Co.Kimball W. H. Kimball A. 5S. Knight A. I. Knox J. B. Larrett J. E. Libbey A. J. Loring W. H. Lott O. F. Mann E. S. Mansfield A. F. Mars I. 8. McDonald A. McGinnis G. C. McNeil Tm. W. Metcalf C. H. Miles H. W. Moses J. I. Mott I. E. Moultrop J. C. Norcross W. O'Brien J. O'Neil J. A. Vahey J. R. Vredenburgh S. Wallace L. R. Wallis S. E. Wardwell J. W. Wattles C. A. White

Doctor Held in 10000 Dollar Bail

Dr. Jacob W. Brown alias J Wales Brown of West Newton street was held in bonds of 10000 by Judge Murray in the District Court for a hearing Monday on charges of performing an illegal operation on Margaret B LeFevre of Cambridge. Dr William E Fleet of 9 Columbus street Cambridge charged as accessory before and after the fact was arraigned and held in 2500 bond for a March 10 hearing. Mrs LeFevre died at a Cambridge hospital Sunday night from effects of the operation performed at Brown s office on West Newton street.

Jacob W. Brown J. Wales Brown West Newton Street Murray Margaret B. LeFevre Cambridge William E. Fleet Columbus Street Almy

St Paul's Catholic Club Ball Draws 350 at Harvard

A large crowd of more than 350 attended the St Pauls Catholic Club annual ball in Copley Hall Harvard with electric lights and laurel streamers. Attendees included prominent Catholic women and officials such as Mrs A A Carey Mrs M M Cunniff Mrs M M Donovan Mrs W F Fitzgerald Mrs J M Morrison Mrs J W Spence Rev Charles A Finn and many couples.

Copley Hall St. Paul's Catholic Club Harvard A. A. Carey M. M. Cunniff M. M William McGreenery J. P. Lyons B. J. Connolly P. F. Sullivan T. J. Falvey E. J. Finnigan Daly Michael J. Murray W. J. B. Brennan H. DeCourcey J. B. Devereaux

Dannebrog Danish Society to Celebrate 23rd Anniversary

The Dannebrog, a leading Danish society in Boston with about 200 active members, will hold a banquet and dance at Minot Hall tonight to mark its 23rd anniversary. Committee members include Mrs. N. P. Schmedegaard S. P. Sorensen P. Anderson Mrs. C. Sommers and N. P. Schmedegaard.

Dannebrog Boston Minot Hall N. P. Schmedegaard P. Sorensen P. Anderson C. Sommers

St Pauls Parish Fourth Union Draws 1000 at Dorchester

The fourth annual reunion of St Pauls parish Dorchester drew about 1000 attendees at Navillus Hall last evening. Guests included Rt Rev Joseph G Anderson Rev F J Alichin and Rev William A Connor. The event featured dancing whist and refreshments. Garrett W Scollard chaired the executive committee with Thomas A Jennings as secretary John J Lane led the dance committee Joseph Lanigan directed the floor and P S Lenihan oversaw refreshments.

ST. Paul’s Parish St. Paul's Parish Dorchester Navillus Hall Joseph G. Anderson F. J. Alichin William A. Connor St. Paul’s Chiuveh

Dream Evidence Tied Lena Cusumano to Sunset Point Case

Plymouth jury heard neighbor Charles Prescott testify that Lena Cusumano and Enrico Mascioli told of a dream in which she saw her murdered husband Frank Cusumano found dead in the surf at Sunset Point. He described the vision of the body, its mutilation, and Lena’s alleged police custody.

Plymouth Frank Cusumano Sunset Point Hull Lena Enrico Mascioli Charles L. Prescott

Dream Foretold Events as Trial Progresses in Cusumano Case

Prescott testified that a woman’s dream predicted events three days ahead with striking accuracy. He said she offered $50 to praise her character if arrested, claimed her husband Frank left with $50, and that neither she nor Mascioli had trouble with him. He described alleged affection between Mrs Cusumano and Enrico Mascioli and observed them together in a hammock. Witnesses recounted Cusumano’s disappearance and her varying explanations of where Frank went with $269. Di Perri said Mascioli left the Cusumano home with a gun.

Prescott Frank Mascioli Tie Livingstone Brockton Cusumano Frak

Central strike widens as 2000 prepare to walk out

The New York Central boilermakers strike gains sympathy from machinists and blacksmiths with officials claiming over 2000 workers will join in days. Vice-President Weyand says 800 boilermakers and helpers struck today, while railroad officials report many returning to work and non union replacements in most shops.

Leveland New York Central Railroad Boilermakers’ Union Weyand International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Shipbuilders Buffalo Detroit Roxbury Mass Depew. N. Y D. R. MacBain Lake Shore

Effects of Strike Among Boston Workers

At 10 o clock yesterday morning 80 boilermakers at the Boston & Albany shops in Allston joined a sympathy strike with the Lake Shore and Michigan division of the New York Central. The action follows a New York strike protesting the road's move to piece work. Local officers say service will not be inconvenienced. Railroad machinists meet tonight to consider action.

Allston Boston & Albany Railroad Lake Shore and Michigan New York Central Railroad New York Boston & Albany Road First International Weyand Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders Road

Lawsuit Questions If Christian Science Is Religion Charity or Medicine

Former Senator William E. Chandler cites a New Hampshire case over Mary Baker Eddy's estate seeking to define Christian Science. Executed filings by Henry Baker and the church argue the Mother Church has 459,000 members and 1200 branches, asserting its charitable religious aims versus medical practice for profit.

Concord N. H William E. Chandler George W. Glover Mary Baker Eddy Nether Church Boston Eddy Christian Science Church Chandler New Hampshire United States Supreme Court Henry M. Baker Mary Baker G. Liddy Mother Church Christian Science Chaurch Glover Equity

Retiring Lt Fottler to Leave Jamaica Plain Police Tonight

Lieutenant William Fottler of the Jamaica Plain station will retire at roll call this evening at age 65 after more than 40 years of service. A well known officer, he joined the Boston force when West Roxbury was annexed and spent most of his career patrolling that area.

William Fottler Jamaica Plain Fottler Boston West Roxbury

Father John’s Medicine for Colds and Coughs

When you feel a cold coming on take Father John’s Medicine at once it has fifty years of success in treating colds. If a cold hangs on take it without delay and avoid lung trouble with prompt relief. The soothing healing elements allay irritation restore health and it is free from alcohol or dangerous drugs.

Father John

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