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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1917

Page

2

Woman seeks annulment after learning husband already married

Jennie Mae Plummer formerly of Providence and Carroll G. von Hess married in North Harwich on December 21 or 31 1916. Plummer, a former expression teacher, alleges von Hess was already married with children, prompting her annulment petition in Suffolk County Superior Court.

J. S. Bridgeford North Harwich Providence R. I Carroll G. von Hess Suffolk County Superior Court Jennie Mae Plummer Jennie Mae von Hess New York City Miss Plummer von Hess

Nippy's Pop Portrayed as Tent Pole in Sunday Post

The article teases a feature on Nippy's Pop acting as a steady anchor while Archibald the pet pig is playfully likened to a buffalo. A full color spread promises child life fun on the upcoming Sunday Post page.

Nippy Pop Archibald Next Sunday Post

Missing Watch Is Back Again In Haverhill

The $40 gold watch missing from Patrolman Edward G. J. Ryan’s locker returned this morning. The watch was found in his locker, slightly scratched but intact, resolving the mystery of access to the locker and ending the threatened inquiry.

Haverhill Edward G. J. Ryan Ryan

Therek Sentenced Implied in Bank Embezzlement Case

Edward Therek formerly a messenger for National Shawmut Bank faces sentencing by Judge Morton after confessing to stealing $20,000 from the bank last October. The minimum penalty is five years. His wife, acquitted of aiding him, was offered a film role on the Great White Way but has not decided on her future.

Edward Therek National Shawmut Bank Morton United States District Court

Sugar Supply Stable Despite Publicity

The statement deprecates sensational reports on the refined sugar supply. It asserts ample raw and refined sugar on hand and in transit to meet normal consumption as refineries operate at full capacity.

Miss Haverhill reveals beauty secret

Haverhill on February 20 reports Miss Catheryn Marion Donovan known as Miss Haverhill shares a beauty secret. She says the truly beautiful girl is not concerned with herself but works hard and remains simple rather than spending effort on paint and powder.

Haverhill Catheryn Marion Donovan Miss Donovan

Miss Donovan Chosen by Beauty Judges in Boston Pageant

Miss Donovan, 19, 5 ft 7 in, 145 pounds, described as a tall statuesque graceful blonde, was selected Monday night by three judges including Standish Wilcox and Catherine Devine. Working as a bookkeeper, she has a noted sweet disposition and has never missed a day of work except vacation.

Miss Donovan Standish Wilcox Curley Catherine Devine Roxbury Boston Austin C. Hayes

French Liner La Touraine Sails to New York

The French steamship La Touraine departed Bordeaux at 1 a.m. today bound for New York, according to a cablegram received by the line's agents in New York.

America New York Bordeaux

Committee against bill on railroad receiver appointments

An unfavorable committee report was presented in Concord on a bill prohibiting railroad directors from applying for or agreeing to a receiver until the Public Service Commission finds the road insolvent under the bankruptcy act. The bill was advocated by the Boston and Maine railroad minority stockholders protective association, which had opposed a receiver for the Boston and Maine system.

Concord N. H Public Service Commission Senate Boston & Maine Railroad Minority Stockholders’ Protective Association Boston & Maine

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