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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1913
Page
2
Mrs Irene L Malloch files libel for divorce from Henry P Malloch accusing repeated cruelty from 1909 to 1912. The list of alleged incidents includes slaps, blows, choking, tearing gowns, throwing the baby, smashing a door, and other violent acts across Massachusetts and Atlantic locations.
Blake Malloch filed a general denial of his wife’s charges and claimed she deserted him on April 17, 1913, and was infatuated with MIT student Kenneth Blake. He accused her of neglecting him and the child, often staying on the beach late with Blake, attending theatres and amusements, and said he fled an appearance but does not intend to contest the case.
Two bodies were recovered near the Winthrop shore one an infant a few weeks old and the other a man about 25. The man’s body appeared in the water for about two weeks and may be Ralph M Bardwell of Melrose but his sister denies it. The infant’s body was found by William Getty and Herbert Ambler near Dolphin Avenue and taken by the Metropolitan Park police with the medical examiner notified.
A Lynnway Club liquor raid triggers a clash among Revere officials led by Chairman Walter T. White who ordered the action over fellow selectmen and the police. Acting Chief Clair P. Chainey faces calls for resignation amid a turf battle with the board and residents.
Selectman Louis Vincent questions Chief Chainey and Acting Chief Chainey backs the police force as Board of Selectmen weighs charges of neglect of duty against Captain Chainey after a covert raid on the Lynnway Club. The $3900 liquor seizure followed a Metropolitan police operation with 11 officers. Frank J. McPeak, Lynnway Club head, could be summoned to court.
Minnie Amelia Prouty of Dorchester returns to engagement with Charles R. Robinson of 73 West Concord Street South End after twice breaking it off. The ceremony is planned for 2 PM next Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church South Boston with only two friends present, to take place at 22 Telegraph Street South Boston.
Barbara Louise Shan non, six months old of 394 Salem Street Medford, is hailed as a prize baby with sixteen pounds and two teeth. Her parents are Mr and Mrs J Waldron Shannon and she wears the dress once worn by her mother Lillian Bell. Her uncle Herbert Bell, six foot two, wore the dress too in youth. The family plans to pass the gown to Barbara’s future children. Island Street Roxbury details mention a nighttime escape attempt from Rainsford Island guarded home.
In Boston's Chinatown a newborn girl, daughter of Wong Fee a Harrison avenue merchant, brings great rejoicing. The mother, born in England, and the unnamed infant are to be honored at a forthcoming Chinatown celebration celebrating the newest member of the community.
The body of a 13 year old boy washed ashore at the harbor base yesterday is identified by his parents as Fred McGinley of 17. The family confirmed the name and address as the missing youth.
A local warning condemns fake deep discounts on leather bags and boots as deception, noting rival sellers push 25 to 40 cent bargains while stock from 28 Reade St New York claims genuine wholesale prices. Shipments listed through June to July back the claim, urging action by the Chamber of Commerce or a new merchants association.
Poslam promises rapid relief from itching and skin troubles including eczema acne and ivy poisoning. It claims to cure sunburn mosquito bites rashes hives prickly heat and other irritations while Poslam Soap improves skin color texture and protection. Free samples offered from Emergency Laboratories New York City.
Four elk from Yellowsteene Park are to be released into a built range at Franklin Park next week. They are currently kept in the refectory building. A raccoon cage plan is ready near the bear cage. The crane captured off the South Shoal last week will be given to the bird house by Palmer EB, current owner.
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