Runaway Bride Seeks Annulment in 1913 Elopement
Mrs. Ruth Van Arsdale of Brookline files for annulment of her marriage to Frederic L. Yeager a Boston broker claiming lack of legal right to wed in 1913 under divorce statutes. The couple’s elopement sparked public notice of strained relations and legal action seeking to dissolve the union.
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Ruth van Arsdale
Brookline
Vassar
Frederic L. Yeager
Boston
Frederick L. Yeager
Ruth VanArsdale
Elopement Stirred Attention as Yeager Sued for Illegality
The elopement of Miss Van Arsdale with bank broker Yeager occurred secretly in Pomfret Connecticut on December 11, 1913. Grace Atwood Yeager seeks annulment arguing Yeager’s Connecticut marriage violated Massachusetts two year rule after her 1918 divorce becoming absolute. Yeager, a Brookline Cambridge figure tied to Rindge Technical High School’s football program, had lived with his parents in Cambridge and Brookline before eloping with Van Arsdale, daughter of Elias S. Van Arsdale. Reports note family surprise at Yeager’s remarriage.
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Connecticut
Massachusetts
Yeager
Brookline
Boston
Cambridge
Rindge Technical High School
Putnam Avenue
Miss Atwood
Beacon Street
Miss van Arsdale
Elias S. van Arsdale
Wakefield Milk Inspector Blames Housewives for Sour Milk
Wakefield milk inspector Carl A. Smith says most sour milk results from improper home care. He notes milk arrives clean and cool and warns against leaving it on back steps or in hot kitchens. Do not expose to air odors or flies, keep milk cool until used.
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Carl A. Smith
Wakefield
Amesbury Bank Leader Dies at 74
Seth Todd prominent in town finances died today at age 74. He served as president of the Provident Institute of Savings and was a director at Powow River National Bank. He was one of Amesbury’s largest real estate holders.
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Amesbury
Seth Todd
Provident Institute of Savings
Powow River National Bank
Mare to be Auctioned at North Shore YMCA Festival
A large turn out is expected for the North Shore YMCA festival at Haven estate Leverlyn Farms today. Mrs Larz Anderson has donated a six year old thoroughbred mare to be sold to the highest bidder. Bayard Tuckerman Jr and Gordon Ware will run the sale which begins at five o clock.
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North Shore
Haven
Leverlyn Farms
Larz Anderson
Bayard Tuckerman, Jr
Gordon Ware
Blue Ribbon Mare Sale Promises Large Realization
The sale of Mrs Anderson's blue ribbon winner, a Dowager mare with three blues and a Madison Square Garden championship, is expected to realize a good sum. Festivities begin this morning with dancing on a 50 by 120 pavilion, band concerts by U S forces, and a monster charrette in the evening featuring Miss Dorothy Jordan and others in skating and vaudeville. Marine exhibitions, trophies, and society hosts at various tables mark the lively program.
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Georgia
New Jersey
Dorothy Jordan
Benchley, Squire
Washington B. Thomas
George von L. Meyer
the Navy
Homer B. Richardson
Albert Beveridge
United States
Quincy A. Shaw
Reginald Boardman
C. M. Eimery
Phylis Sears
C. Ames
FE. Ames
British urged to use nonmetal packing for POW aid
London reports Britain asks the public to pack food for German prisoners in cardboard or wooden boxes or replace tin cans with glass or earthenware. Export of tin to Scandinavian countries and Holland has already been banned as part of metal export controls.
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London
Great Britain
Germany
Holland
Deaf Dancers Hold Gay Time in Frisco
In San Francisco on July 20 the National Association of the Deaf held a ball where many dancers could not hear the music. They felt the vibrations through the floor or watched others dance to follow the rhythm.
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San Francisco
National Association of the Deaf
Ninth Massachusetts Infantry drills in mimic war at camp
The Ninth Massachusetts Infantry staged a mock battle siege on a slope near Boyden farm in Sandwich Maine with half the regiment advancing through woods and open ground while the other half formed defenses. Cadence and fire control impressed inspectors as companies practiced attacking and repulsing with decoy scouts and simulated artillery. Soldiers from South Boston Lawrence Lowell Worcester Natick and Clinton performed under regular army standards.
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Sandwich
Ninth Massachusetts Infantry
Boyden
United States
Boston
Lawrence
Lowell
Worcester
Natick
Clinton
Ninth Regiment Holds Morning Skirmish at Cape Cod Camp
Advancing by thin lines and rushes the Ninth maintained fire supremacy as squads crawled and fixed bayonets for a ridge charge. A new machine gun company under Lieut. J D Murphy tested gear on green mules and cleaned heavy grease from Springfield rifles. Tomorrow the unit will repel an attack with mules. Concerts at night draw Sandwich villagers to Peters Pond. Battalions 1 and 2 staged field events after sunset. Adjutant-General Coles will inspect tomorrow.
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J. D. Murphy
Springfield Arsenal
Cape Cod
Sandwich Village
Peters’ Pond
Sandwich
Charles H. Coles
Coleman Gives Up Business for Public Service
Acting Mayor George W. Coleman retires from business to devote full time to public service. He led the City Council, chaired Ford Hall meetings and Saga More Conference efforts, and spent 30 years with the McElwain Company in advertising. He plans to focus on sociological and civic work as a Boston city councillor.
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George W. Coleman
National Association of Advertising Men
Ford Hall
Sagamore
McElwain Company
Boston
Pantsmakers Decide on Potential Boston Strike
The Pantsmakers' Union 173 voted at a special meeting to follow an international strike order and empower Boston locals to strike unless manufacturers restore conditions set in 1938. The decision comes as five Boston locals consider ratification this week, with over 300 members present.
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Boston Garment Workers
Pantsmakers
Leverett Street
Boston
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Pantsmakers’ Union
International
Local pantsmakers threaten strike over wage cuts and piece work returns
Leaders report widespread employer violations of the agreement with reductions in wages and a switch back to the old piece work system in several shops. The sentiment among workers is nearly unanimous toward striking to enforce day or week work as agreed.
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Washington Street
Washington St. Jefferson Bldg
Double Legal
MERC
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Conner
Blake’s
Excelle
Brookside
Henfield
Texas
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Gillette
Griffin
Wiss
Whiting
Moore
Eagle
Boston Garters
Onyx
Pathfinder Compass Watch
Richmond Vacuum Cleaner
Janus Vacuum
Premo
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Bissell
Greater Boston
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