Big Chief Meyers Testifies in Million Dollar Alienation Suit
Brooklyn Nationals catcher "Big Chief" Meyers testified before Justice Gavegan in New York as a witness in the $750,000 suit brought by Mrs. Brownie Rathbone Weaverson against Mrs. Caroline Frame. The case centers on alleged alienation of affection involving Frederick Weaverson, age 64, husband of the plaintiff and a Mazdazanism cult member.
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New York
Meyers
Brooklyn Nationals
Justice Gavegan
Brownie Rathbone Weaverson
Caroline W. Frame
Frederick Weaverson
Conflicted Testimony in Weaverson Marriage Case
The Chief testified that initial visits to the Weaverson home were pleasant but later relations grew tense. Joseph Seymour, Frame's handyman, swore Weaverson and Frame often kissed and embraced and entered a sleeping room together for hours. Mrs. Weaverson described discovering Frame and Weaverson later, with Frame planning to travel to Europe to end the affair.
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Weaversons
Weaverson
Joseph Seymour
Colonel True Sanborn Dies at 89 in New Hampshire
CHICHESTER N H June 9 Colonel True Sanborn a Civil War veteran and famed as the dean of the last Legislature died today at age 89. His long public career and service are noted in this brief obituary from the New Hampshire town.
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True Sanborn
Chichester
N. H
Woman Sues Stepmother Over Will Dispute
Alice B Aldrich of Boston files suit in Suffolk Superior Court to obtain 15750 dollars or more from her stepmother Susan H Aldrich now believed in New York. She says a release and settlement were promised in exchange for ending litigation, but only 250 dollars was paid. Funeral services are set for Lewis A Horton armless Civil War veteran who died yesterday at his son's Dorchester home. Horton served with the US Treasury staff and earned a Medal of Bravery in 1862, later writing The Adventures on Sea and Land of L A Horton.
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Alice B. Aldrich
Boston
Charles Taft Aldrich
Suffolk Superior Court
Susan H. Aldrich
New York
Miss Aldrich
Lewis A. Horton
United States
Customs House
Horton
Aubin Horton
Savin Hill Avenue
Dorchester
United States Treasury Department
Rhode Island
Cape Hatteras
L. A
Phono-Pneumo Treatment Claims Deafness Cure
Two Boston residents report dramatic hearing improvements after using the Phono-Pneumo Treatment. Mary Curtis Clark says she can hear conversations clearly and voices improved. Charles H. Chase notes restored hearing from cannon to engines and praises the treatment.
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Mary Curtis Clark
Bickerstaff St
Boston
Mass
Charles H. Chase
Newton St
Fanevil
Watertown Arsenal
Butte
Huntington Ave
Mechanics Building
Traffic Chief Delays Labor Commission Hearing
The Labor and Industries commission meeting with Western Union Telegraph Company officials stalled as district traffic chief John B. Rex failed to appear. The absence halted the conference and the commission awaits the company’s official stance for possible public hearings.
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Commission On Labor and Industries
Western Union Telegraph Company
John B. Rex
Rex
Chicago
Denies Drinking and Smoking Cigarettes in Divorce Fight
Mrs Martha A Sumner testifies in Revere that she never drank or smoked before marriage and only did so at home to please guests. she claims the habits began due to her husband and were not continued outside the house. Judge O Connor has the divorce suit for consideration against Earle A M Sumner, Brant Rock House proprietor.
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O’connor
Martha A. Sumner
Earle A. M. Sumner
Brant Rock House
Earle A. M. Busaike
Monsignor Splaine to Address Italians at Communion Breakfast
Monsignor Splaine will speak at a communion breakfast for the West End Catholic Civic Club, composed of Italian young men. They will receive Holy Communion in a body at 9 o clock Mass in St. Joseph's Church on Chambers Street, with a reserved section. Rev. Francis W. Maley will celebrate and address the gathering.
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Comunion
Maquarre to Conduct Final Pop Concert of Season
Tonight conductor Mr. Maquarre leads the Pop Concerts in a farewell program featuring Festival March organ solo by Mr. Marshall Triebe, selections from Feramors and La Boheme, William Tell Overture, Tannhauser Overture, and Wagner Largo. Performers include Mr. Julius Theodorowicz, Mr. Hoffman, and Mr. Cella with Mr. Marshall on organ.
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Maquarre
Marshall
Triebe
Felix Overture
Mr. Meguiby
San Wash
Wei'e Oop Roclde
Julius Theodorowicz
Turcotte Father Seeks Return of Three Children
In Suffolk Supreme Court Judge Pierce heard Alphonse A. Turcotte request writs of habeas corpus to discharge his three minor children Alphonse Jr Arthur and Emily Turcotte from the Home for Destitute Catholic Children and restore them to his custody following alleged unlawful restraint.
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Emily A. Turcotte
Pierce
Supreme Court
Alphonse A. Turcotte
Saugus
Alphonse A., Jr
Arthur A
Judge rules custody after Turcotte seeks children
In a contested case eight to ten years past left Turcotte unable to care for his children who were placed with Catholic private families. Emily Turcotte, now twelve, testified as the court considered custody while her guardians the LaBontes described plans for schooling. Judge Pierce ordered Emily stay with the LaBontes and allowed Alphonse Jr. to remain with his foster family while Arthur Turcotte returns to his father.
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Turcotte
Emily Turcotte
Ludlow
Mass
Joseph LaBonte
Pierce
Emily
Mrs. LaBonte
Las Bontes
Alphonse, Jr
Baltic
Mrs Eaton Seeks Higher Alimony in Divorce Case
Mrs Ella Bartlett Eaton wife of Charles S Eaton Thompson's Spa represented by Charles F Choate Jr asked Judge Fox for an increased alimony award after receiving counsel fees and monthly support of 1250. Eaton seeks divorce on cruelty claims with alleged acts tied to Pasadena California and his 150000 mansion. A further hearing is expected later this year with a spring or summer trial not anticipated.
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Ella Bartlett Eaton
Charles S. Eaton
Thompson’s Spa
Charles F. Choate, Jr
Fox
Superior Court
Eaton
Pasadena
Cal
Wilson Praises House Attitude On Naval Bill
President Wilson writes to Chairman Padgett praising the House for its leadership in framing and passing the naval bill. He says the House demonstrated decisive determination to prepare for national defence.
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Washington
Wilson
Padgett
House Naval Committee
House
Boston Clean-Up Constitution Committee Forms Permanent Body
The Boston clean-up committee met in City Hall and voted to form a permanent organization. A constitution draft was assigned to a special committee. Reports to judges for two silver cups were extended to June 24 with awards around July 1 chaired by Governor McCall. board also includes Governor Staulding of New Hampshire and President Weed of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Boston
McCall
Staulding
New Hampshire
Weed
Chamber of Commerce
Wood Praises Captain Cordier For Regiment Organizer
Major-General Leonard Wood commends Captain Constant Cordier U S A for organizing and commanding the Harvard Regiment. Cordier, in charge of recruiting in New England, led the unit since the year’s start and received a gold sword and pistol brace from President Lowell on behalf of about 1100 regimental members.
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Harvard
Constant Cordier
Leonard Wood
Cordier
New England
Lowell
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