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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1914
Page
5
Edward A. Blakeney testified in Divorce Court that he submitted to a white-handled knife thrown near his ear and a hot iron strike to the chest by his wife during a confrontation as Judge Radigan presided.
Blakeney of Dorchester sues Mary A. Blakeney for absolute divorce on cruel and abusive treatment. He testifies that she broke a saucer over his head and scolded him about living in Randolph. He cites incidents including water poured on his back to prevent wearing suspenders. testimony continues.
Chester A. Clegg, 35, secretary at Fitchburg Mutual Fire Insurance Co., shot himself at home amid despondency over business. An accountant found no financial shortage. doctor notified after the act. Clegg belonged to Aurora Lodge Masons and Fay Club. survived by parents and a sister.
Salem reports the estate of author Elizabeth Stuart Phelps-Ward pays Adeline Hawkes $5.50 weekly for eight weeks to care for Fee the dog. The suit stemmed from Hawkes’ claim that Ward promised care and ownership of Fee after her death.
James P. Murphy of Uxbridge Massachusetts president of Division 13 A O H S donated five dollars to the O'Donovan Rossa fund through the Boston Post columns yesterday.
Governor Walsh issued a new rule demanding personal meetings before appointing notaries public. He criticized the selection of ignorant men and urged courts to exercise greater care when approving notary applications.
The Governor named District Attorney Christopher T. Callahan of Holyoke to be justice of the Superior Court. In executive session the Council confirmed Charles S. Sullivan as justice of the Charlestown court and Wallace R. Heady as judge of the Springfield police court. Harry N. Sears of Beverly was confirmed as associate medical examiner of Essex county. The pardon petition of George Ramin, serving a year in the House of Correction for larceny of $150, was sent to the pardon committee. Judge Samuel Utley, who sentenced him, says he should be pardoned.
The photograph committee of the Harvard senior class urged seniors to boast about their lives and activities for the 1914 class album. Eight seniors have withheld their names, and a new canvass will round up the full roster of histories.
John J. Dwyer and Louis B. Stanton, the Everett burglars captured after a sensational chase, pleaded guilty in Malden District Court to breaking and entering the store of J. W. Philbrick & Co. They were held on $1000 bonds for the grand jury as police pursue two additional city break ins.
Dedham tailor Marek Nambabian cut his throat with a razor at his Roslindale residence 733 South Street yesterday in a self inflicted death. The incident occurred in the early evening and police report no third party involvement.
An advertisement touts a laxative cough remedy labeled Bromo Quinine as the genuine formula to cure a cold in one day. It notes the full name Laxa tive Bromo Quinine and warns to look for the signature of W. Grove. The price listed is 24 cents.
The notice states that any person with net income of 2500 dollars or more if single or 3333 33 dollars if married during the last ten months of 1913 must file a report of income with the collector of internal revenue, the new federal income tax official.
Federal and New England authorities warn that individuals must file income tax reports by March 1 or face penalties. The article explains exemptions, source deductions, and two tax phases, detailing who must file, who is exempt, and how employers deduct. It notes diverse interpretations and the complexity facing taxpayers and lawyers alike.
The new Longwood avenue Children's Hospital buildings are nearly complete and ready for occupancy. The expanded wards will hold 120 patients, with improved out patient facilities to ease prior overcrowding. The board notes higher maintenance costs and plans for greater public contributions. 1815 patients were treated in wards and 27 153 new outpatients were seen. Legacies totaling 32 965.75 were received from 12 donors. Officers elected include Francis W. Hunnewell president and George P. Gardner vice president.
John Henry Mears holder of the globe circling record of 35 days will lecture to newspaper and theatrical men at the Boston Press Club at 11 tonight on his wartime dash that eclipsed fictional feats. John Drew will attend the after hours event.
Laconia New Hampshire January 28 The city council adopted an ordinance to forbid the tango and other improper dances. Dances will be held under the supervision of the city marshal.
Mayor Fitzgerald met with leaders from Harvard Tech Boston University Simmons and the State Board of Education to discuss a municipal reference library. The proposed system would classify and supply officials with municipal social economic and civil data to save time and aid city governance.
Congressman Frederick S. Del Cambridge told men in Cambridge Central Square the Treasury will shake a report on the cost and site of a suitable federal building. He said Cambridge, the only city its size without a federal building, has excellent grounds for inclusion and a report from experts is being prepared. The site could be Harvard Square or Central Square.
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