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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1911
Page
16
Mrs. Robert C. Stratton, formerly on the stage, filed for divorce and separate maintenance on grounds of cruel and abusive treatment. She says the beating began after their second day of marriage and continued until she left a few months ago.
Mrs Stratton recounts meeting Stratton on tour with Anna Held, marrying in Springfield, then suffering repeated abuse in New York Boston and other cities. She alleges cruelty, seeks divorce with separate maintenance and to resume her maiden name Carrie Winchell.
George E. Dolliver 21 of 748 East Fifth Street South Boston was arrested by Special Officer John Dorsey for allegedly being one of three men who beat and robbed Edward H. Springer a waiter at the Algonquin Club after a dispute near a Strandway hotel Tuesday night. Springer lost about $30 and was left unconscious before reaching home. Dr Herbert J Keenan diagnosed injuries including a broken jaw fractured ribs head wounds and body bruises at City Hospital.
John H. Harshman a Malden native later of Nova Scotia died in Whidden Memorial Hospital from heat effects. He was overcome in Everett during his granddaughter's funeral. He belonged to Malden Lodge I O O F which arranged burial at Forestdale Cemetery Malden.
Mrs Elizabeth Bean mother of Edo ward L Bean Quincy undertaker dies at home 21 Franklin street after 12 years residence Funeral to be held Saturday morning from St John s Church Survived by a son and a daughter Sister Josephine at St Mary s Infant Asylum Dorchester. husband the late N J Bean former North End City Council member and legislator.
Bisley England July 19 Private Clifford a Canadian won the first prize in the Prince of Wales competition with a score of 861 out of 865. The trophy was the National Rifle Association badge and 500 dollars. The contest included seven shots at 30 yards and 10 shots at 600 yards.
Pisa Italy July 19 A huge block of marble collapsed at the Carrara quarries trapping twelve workmen. Rescue teams recovered six bodies and found four men seriously hurt. Two workers remained missing.
A horse owned by Frank Slocum of Everett ran away with a buggy carrying four people including a five year old child. It swept down the boulevard from Everett to Revere about 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon, risking the lives of the occupants and nearby pedestrians.
A crazed horse covered three and a half miles along the boulevard in Everett near Revere amusement areas as thousands watched. Bystanders chased it, carts and a motorcycle tried to intervene, and Daniel Monaghan finally halted the animal by grabbing its bridal. No injuries were reported.
A forest fire near William Philbrook’s home in York, Missouri, has reached Wells road and threatens a dense forest five miles long. York Corner lies two miles away in the flame’s path. Firefighters hold at Wells road. Philbrook buildings were saved after a hard fight. Damage runs to thousands of dollars with vast timber, lumber, and cord wood destroyed.
F Gray Co offers 5000 men's blue serge suits from Oswego mills at $15 value. Alpaca finish noted at $7.9. Sale located at F Gray Co stores on Washington and Hanover streets.
John H Finn longtime Woburn city clerk died at his Chestnut street home at age 63 following a two month illness. Born January 31 1856 he was elected city clerk in 1895 after a string of unanimous votes and earlier served as Alderman in 1892. He was known as an umpire for local baseball games and is survived by his wife one son two daughters and a sister Nellie Finn Brown of Boston.
July 19 in Waltham Mr and Mrs Thomas F E Coughlin of Boston driving a carriage were injured when their rig struck an unlighted automobile on Main Street. The carriage toppled throwing them to the ground and a frightened horse wrecked the carriage. They were treated at Dr Richard Collins office and taken to Wayland for further care.
A Gaelic Alliance Council meeting at South Boston Gaelic School laid preliminary plans for a reunion and hall event at Paul Revere and Talbot Halls on November 23. The council also voted to oppose the National School Board's bid to end the bi lingual program in Ireland, arguing it would erode Gaelic language there.
Lord Stamfordham, private secretary to King George, telegraphs from Holyrood Castle Edinburgh that there is no truth in reports the Prince of Wales will visit New York or other American cities. The note frames the rumor as unfounded.
An ickly phrased ad promotes Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a remedy for nervous dyspepsia and acid stomach. It markets the product as a tonic beverage promising relief from headaches and general illness.
A offer of £2.50 in merchandise or $2.00 in cash is announced for filled Legal Stamp books at Wolf's My Clothier located at the corner of Hanover and Portland streets. The notice specifies the reward method and location for collectors.
Washington July 19 The Taft administration and the question of how Lorimer's election was influenced looms as Senator Aldrich Republican leader may testify before the Lorimer committee. Aldrich arrived in Washington ready to explain alleged activities involving Edward Hines in the Illinois senatorial contest.
Hines testified he waited at Aldrichs Washington home while Aldrich discussed the Illinois senatorial deadlock with President Taft at the White House. He said Aldrich claimed the President wanted Lorimer elected after the talk. The White House issued a statement countering Hines view of the presidents attitude. Aldrichs testimony awaited with interest.
Double stamps will be given with every purchase mornings until 12 o'clock noon at Wolf's My Clothier corner Hanover and Portland streets.
At Caledonia Grove West Roxbury the fourth annual Holy Redeemer field day featured Martin Sheridan of the Irish American Club of New York attempting a world record after a 140 ft 7 in throw. The discus struck a tree and landed short of the mark drawing cheers then disappointment among spectators.
Essex County club hosts a three day invitation tournament at Manchester by the Sea. The qualifying rounds draw a field likely over 100 with top Bay State players and visiting entrants. Warren K. Wood and local standouts Wilder Whittemore Williet Crocker Lockwood headline a strong field expected to push Essex to low scoring and tight matches.
L. M. Crosbie of the Boston Transcript captured the championship of the Press Golf Club of New England in a 36 hole scratch medal event on the Allston course. Crosbie totaled 1145 for 26 holes with 74 in the morning and 71 in the afternoon.
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