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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1912

Page

2

Eldridge Divorce Revealed After Papers Impounded

Mary Judson Eldridge of Needham has obtained a divorce from Chauncey Eldridge a Boston banker. The Norfolk county docket 1019 vacated the order impounding papers in the divorce case. Chauncey Eldridge is a Tucker Anthony & Co. director and holds positions with several firms and railways.

Norfolk County Mary Judson Eldridge Needham Chauncey Eldridge Boston and Tucker, Anthony & Co Boston Binghamton Light, Heat & Power Company Cortez Associated Mines Hartford & Springfield Street Railway

Libel for divorce case papers impounded since 1911

Mrs. Eldridge filed for divorce July 7 1911 with Asa P. French as attorney. Papers were impounded after a hearing October 19 1911. Decree of divorce granted and final April 20 1912. Chief Justice Aiken ordered impoundment to be vacated. Married Philadelphia November 9 1901, lived Needle since. Other two libels kept secret.

Post Aiken Eldridge Philadelphia Penn Needle Clerk of Courts’ Office

Olga Roosevelt Bayne receives second major estate legacy

New York reports Mrs. Olga Roosevelt Bayne, wife of Dr Joseph Breckinridge Bayne and cousin of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, is awarded her inheritance from her mother Grace G Roosevelt died 1894. The estate totals over 265000 dollars, following a prior 350000 dollar trust inherited last month and earlier 200000 from Mrs Stephen S Cummins.

New York Olga Roosevelt Bayne Joseph Breckinridge Bayne Washington, D. C Theodore Roosevelt Grace G. Roosevelt

Boy Hurt After Auto Accident In Dorchester

John O'Brien eleven of 2 Evelyn street Dorchester was struck by an automobile owned by John F. Duby of 15 Hunton street yesterday afternoon. He suffered cuts to his back and legs. The boy reportedly was riding a moving automobile truck and jumped off when struck by the Duby car.

John O’brien Evelyn Street Dorchester John F. Duby Huntoon Street Duby

Escape plan for Lost World explorers teased for next Sunday

Those curious about how the adventures in Conan Doyle's The Lost World could escape the dizzy plateau will find the solution in the installment in next Sunday's Post Magazine.

Conan Doyle Post

Blanche Stuart Scott Eyes Return to Stage Aviation Career

Blanche Stuart Scott, the country’s only woman aviator, plans to abandon aviation for theatricals. She has a vaudeville sketch ready and will fly only for fun, aiming to boost a Framingham house’s receipts by guaranteeing $700 in three weeks or forfeit pay beyond $500. She discussed the move with George A. Giles and Warren Church at the Lenox after a ballgame.

Blanche Stuart Scott Harriet Quimby McAteer Willard Scott George A. Giles Cambridge Warren Church Lenox Giles Framingham House

Mrs Flagler estate valued at 3.444 million dollars

An accounting filed in New York Supreme Court shows Mrs Ida A Flagler is worth 3 444 000 dollars. The extent of her property is disclosed while she remains committed in a sanitarium at Central Valley New York. Justice Bischoff approves the accounting and increases annual maintenance by 10000 dollars citing higher living costs.

New York Supreme Court Andrew Freedman Ida A. Flagler Henry M. Flagler Standard Oil Justice Bischoff Flagler

Camorra defendants appeal long sentences in Cassation court

In Viterbo Italy July 9 all Camorra defendants sentenced yesterday to lengthy prison terms and police surveillance appealed today through their lawyers to the Court of Cassation. The clerk read the sentence to Di Marianas who was absent yesterday after attempting to cut his throat with glass from the iron cage.

Viterbo Italy Camorra Court of Cassation di Marianas

Divorce Granted to Mrs Mary Allen Peck in Pittsfield

Mrs Mary Allen Peck of New York, a society figure in Pittsfield and Lenox colony, was granted a divorce from Thomas D Peck of Warrenton NC on grounds of desertion. Her son Allen Hulbert testified. She may resume her former name Mary Allen Hulbert. No alimony was awarded as petition withdrawn.

Pittsfield Mary Allen Peck New York Lenox Colony Thomas D. Peck Warrenton N. C

CP Rail Orders 12500 Freight Cars And 600 Locomotives

The Canadian Pacific Railway Company has placed a massive order for 12,500 freight cars and 600 locomotives at a total cost of 19 million dollars. Cars cost 14 million and locomotives 5 million, a substantial outlay even for a major railway, with no passenger equipment included.

Canadian Pacific Railway Company

Bailey Starts Upon Walk of 1000 Miles to Valparaiso

Ezra F. Bailey of Holbrook began a 1000 mile walk from Boston to Valparaiso Indiana to enter a university. The 21 year old printer’s son travels light with a change of clothes and money, aiming to reach his destination by September 19.

Bailey Ezra F. Bailey Holbrook Boston Valparaiso Ind

Dakota Dan Seeks More Time in Long Running Heir Case

Dakota Dan also known as Daniel Blake Russell appeared in the Supreme Judicial Court to petition postponement of hearings in the retrial of his case for the half million inheritance. Judge Braley ordered the hearings to proceed before Gilbert A. Peavey at once, but delays arose from a dispute over attorney Sheldon’s fee, causing the case to be rescheduled from 4:15 to 9 this morning.

Dakota Dan Daniel Blake Russell Supreme Judicial Court

Dakota Dan Case Stalls as Counsel Withdraws Over Fees

In Fresno Dan proceedings Judge Braley allows Sheldon to withdraw after learning Dakata Dan must reimburse fees. Dan seeks time to bring west witnesses while indicating dispute over his identity as Daniel Blake Russell. Russell family member William shows little interest in the case.

Dakota Dan Braley Daniel Blake Russell West Sheldon Leslie A. Sampson

Ban Ordered on Call Word in New York Telephone Service

The Public Service Commission ordered New York Telephone Co. to discontinue using telegram as a call word for Western Union and to assign Postal and Western Union call words. The firm must print new call words in directories and train staff to avoid telegram as a call word. It must notify the commission by July 2 of compliance.

Albany N. Y New York Telephone Co Public Service Commission Western Union Telephone Company Postal Telegraph Cable Co Postal Company Western Union Co Commission

Bids $480000 For School Job In Fenway

The Board of Schoolhouse Commissioners opened bids for the proposed High School of Commerce in the Fenway. Whiton & Haynes Co submitted the lowest bid at 480000. Contract award delayed pending court action with a hearing set in U S District Court tomorrow.

High School of Commerce Fenway Board of Schoolhouse Commissioners Whiton & Haynes Company Logue The Schoolhouse Commission United States District Court

Body of James Gilraine Found After Quincy Missing Case

The body of 80 year old James Gilraine, missing from 1 Quarry street extension, Quincy since 8 am yesterday, was found in an old quarry hole in West Quincy at 4 30 pm yesterday by Chief Burrell and Patrolman Whalen.

James Gilraine Quarry Street Quincy West Burrell Whalen

Adventures of Kitty Cobb comic in next Sunday's Post

The popular Kitty Cobb adventures illustrated by James Montgomery Flagg appear in the upcoming Sunday issue of the Post. Readers are invited to enjoy the complete series in this edition.

Kitty Cobb James Montgomery Flagg

Charge Girl With Larceny In Boston Steamboat Case

Miss Sarah Rich a 25 year old New York salesgirl was arrested by Quincy police for larceny of ticket books from the Boston Bay Steamboat Company. She pled not guilty in Quincy court and the case was continued to Thursday. Police say she took several trip books valued at 12.50 while Irene Harvey the cashier arranged money in the safe.

Sarah Rich New York City Quincy Boston Bay Steamboat Company Hough’s Neck Steamboat Company Irene Harvey Miss Harvey

Melrose Launches Strong Fly Crusade Under City Lab

Melrose has begun a major effort against flies and mosquitoes with a City Hall laboratory tests to determine best control methods. Residents will be asked to remove stagnant water ash and dirt heaps and other breeding spots to curb the pests.

Melrose City Hall

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