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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1911
Page
14
Mrs Iliane Meyers of Florence avenue wife of shoe maker and former selectman Hiram B Meyers filed alienation of affections suit against the wife of her chauffeur. The Meyers, recently moved to a Florence avenue bungalow, had driven her own car until an accident a year ago when her husband insisted she hire a chauffeur.
Mrs. Lidstone sues Mrs. Meyers for $25,000 claiming her husband’s affair with Meyers led to estrangement. The couple rented rooms in Brookline and Waltham as tensions rose. Meyers was described as popular, while Lidstone’s wife traced dismissals back to the alleged romance. The case, tied to D Aulby related matters, ends with an abandonment of counts against the Countess D Aulby and a court decision pending January 14.
In a packed D Aulby case hearing at Tours Maurice Bernard spoke for four hours defending, entertaining and impressing the audience. He argued Mrs Paine sought letters to gain possession, portraying herself as the sole motive behind the complaint.
Wreck of the collier Kennebec off Pasque Island, Woods Hole reports the hull torn by tides and ledges. Tug Underwriter and crew of 21 move passengers from the stricken ship to safety. Captain Weeks and Cuttyhunk life-savers assisted until transfer to the nearby tug.
The Kennebec, en route from Baltimore to Boston with soft coal, grounded on rocks near Pasque Island Club by Quick's Hole. Captain Byrne and crew braced for repairs as wrecking vessels were alerted and a west wind threatened. Crew ashore reported the vessel in a dangerous position with extensive keel damage. The IXennebbec had been sailing with the crew leaving for Boston on the afternoon train while Captain Byrne remained ashore awaiting Mr. Brooks of Chesborough Company.
Medical Examiner West denied any mystery in the death of Pauline H. Webb a 30 year old watch factory employee who died at 31 Crescent street Saturday night. He listed the death as due to unknown causes and sent the body to Chesterfield New Hampshire for burial. An inquest will be held by Judge Luce next week as relatives who came from Chesterfield NH take charge.
Wreckage recovered in the Bay of Biscay confirms the loss of the British steamship Axim which departed London December 9 for West Africa ports. The crew consisted of 30 British and German sailors and four passengers. The ship foundered in mid-December storms.
The two masted schooner Julia A. Gerkele, driven ashore in the northwest gale last Friday night, was floated at high tide today and appears uninjured.
The Winslow, among the first torpedo boats for the new navy, sold today to P Hanson of New York for 2250 dollars. Also note readers will enjoy the next instalment of The Mill Owner in last Sunday's Post. Four pages in book form with illustrations.
New Bedford January 3 The Nantucket South Shoals lie unmarked by the light ship sentinel tonight as Relief Lightship 66 leaves for its post after being blown from the shoals last Friday. Fog shrouds Buzzards Bay hindering progress. the vessel is expected to reach tomorrow if possible.
The Chelsea school committee asks the Board of Control to build a 16 room school in the Williams district and another in Shurtleff. The charter committee notes about 1000 city children can attend only half time due to inadequate accommodations. The Governing Board will consider the request and respond later.
George Baklanoff the Russian baritone is back with the Boston Opera Company. The repertoire list for next week shows him as the Jester in Rigoletto Friday night, ending the recent dispute at the Boston Opera House. He declined further comment awaiting official word from Director Russell.
The Baklanoff incident at the Boston Opera House stirred debate over discipline and a potential dismissal. Rumors say Baklanoff’s public apology helped shift Director Russell’s stance, while officials claim a breach of discipline justified potential removal.
William E. Corey, president of the United States Steel Corporation, resigned today effective at directors’ pleasure. Elbert H. Gary announced the move, noting Corey's loyalty and friendship with the company while offering best wishes and giving no details of his future plans.
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