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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1913

Page

2

Girl’s 5000 Dollar Breach Suit Begun in Court

Dora Goodman a 16 year old from Lowell Street Worcester formerly of Worcester sued Samuel Miller of Tremont Street Boston in Suffolk Superior Court for breach of promise to marry. The plaintiff alleges Miller promised to wed in June last year and failed to keep the oath. Rabbi and Mrs Spritz of East Boston testified to a signed agreement by Miller. Trial resumed this morning at 1 30.

Dora Goodman Lowell Street Worcester Samuel Miller Tremont Street

One Boy Becomes Lone Male Grad at Roxbury High

Edward V. Tonovan of Roxbury was the only boy in the graduating class of 80 at Roxbury High School exercises yesterday morning. Chairman George E. Brock of the school committee complimented him on his fortitude as he handed over the diploma.

Roxbury High Edward V. Tonovan Roxbury Roxbury High School George E. J3rock

Nahant Wins in Sears Suit

Executors of the $4 million Sears estate failed to reclaim a $36,000 tax paid to Nahant. In Superior Court they were awarded $40,205.12 including interest from 1910, but the Supreme Judicial Court yesterday held the lower court ruling in error.

Frederick R. Sears Nahant Supreme Judicial Court

Envoys of Japan Meet President in Washington

Four Japanese commercial envoys, led by Dr. Soyeda, hold a luncheon with Secretary Bryan and visit the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. A White House call allows Soyeda to relay his views on the California alien land act situation to President Wilson.

Washington Wilson Bryan Chamber of Commerce of the United States Japan White House Soyeda California

Japanese Envoys Seek Business Help on California Crisis

At a Washington luncheon with Secretary Bryan the Japanese envoys discussed California matters and American West conditions. They outlined strategies to mobilize major U S commercial groups to aid a friendly settlement. Shima and Abeko depart for New York. Soyeda and Kamiya stay several days before returning to Tokyo.

Bryan California West Japan Chamber of Commerce of United States America Messrs Shima Abeko New York Pacific Coast Soyeda Kamiya Washington Tokio

Brown's 820000 Endowment Subscribed Half Complete

Providence June 19. Treasurer Sweetland of Brown University reports at the semi annual meeting that 820000 of the million dollar endowment fund has been paid in. Trustees election postponed to October. A campus memorial to Adoniram Judson, Brown Class of 1807 and first American missionary to Burma, is planned.

Providence Ss. Sweetland Brown University Adoniram Judson Brown Burmah

Custer's Last Stand Picture Promises Thrilling Image

The Post Magazine announces a double page picture in next Sunday's edition titled Custer's Last Stand. The feature is described as a striking image intended to set readers pulse throbbing.

Post

Women Police to Stop Beach Mashing in Newport

Newport officials appoint Janet Buchanan and Minnie Smith as special police for the Beach Association. Mayor Macleod announces that even the blue-blooded will be spoken to if their behavior on the beach is improper. The two have been on duty since Sunday.

Newport New York Janet Buchanan Minnie Smith Macleod Beach Association Newport Beach Rhode Island Underwood & Underwood Buchanan Smith Miss Smith Daniel J. Gowan Miss Puchanan Post

Women police officers patrol Newport beach for decorum

Miss Buchanan and Miss Smith, two young women hired by the Beach Association, enforce rules at Newport beach to keep women and children safe and to deter improper conduct. They wear blue dresses with black veils and police buttons, plan long hours, and defer arrests to male officers.

Police

Newport Female Police Officers Plan Beach Patrols

The Newport female police officers will quell mashers on the beach and offer guidance on modest bathing attire. They will look after the comfort of women and children and address offending members of the Newport high society circle if needed. They will patrol day and night while the beach is open to the public.

High Newport Society

Hold Broker in Larceny Case Near Suffolk Court

Percival E. Ritchie customs house broker was arraigned before Judge Brown in Suffolk Superior Criminal Court on a secret indictment charging larceny of 576 dollars from Wu San Hung. He pleaded not guilty, posted 1000 dollar bail, and will be tried next week for alleged theft on Oct 2, 1912.

Percival E. Ritchie Customs House Wu San Hung Brown Suffolk Superior Criminal Court

Ritchie Diverts Funds From Hung in Cross-Border Case

Ritchie took 575 dollars belonging to Hung and used it for his own purposes. Of the total, 500 dollars covered a head tax and 75 dollars paid for expenses to move Hung from Canada to the United States and then to Mexico.

Ritchie Hung Canada United States Mexico

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