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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1910
Page
4
Miss Ruth Spinks contests a widow’s dower in the estate of William Arrott, claiming 17 years of wife and nurse duties with Mrs. William Arrott's consent. The suit, filed in Pittsburg, seeks a share of the July-deceased man's fortune.
Miss Spinks alleges a will benefiting her exists but may be lost or hidden by Arrott family friends. She cites 11 witnesses to prove after Arrott’s death. if no answer by Monday she will seek possession of an estate valued around 3 006 000. The case features a paper weight with Arrott and Spinks portraits and testimonies about family ties and mistaken accounts in Pittsburg stores.
Anna Pavlova speaks with a Post reporter about marriage, art, and life in Russia. She describes American divorce trends, recalls starting ballet at age 11, and outlines a grueling daily routine before her Boston appearances with the Metropolitan Opera Company the week of March 28.
Thomas Churchill aged 44 of 48 Walnut street died at Waltham Hospital from injuries after being thrown from a carriage and dragged 50 yards by a frightened horse. His wife, clinging to the seat, was knocked unconscious as the horse bolted when an automobile appeared on Crescent street.
Simon Nickelollosky of the Haverhill box board plant was gravely injured when a drying machine he was repairing caused his head to be caught between revolving knives and protruding rollers. He was taken to Hale Hospital in precarious condition.
Hamburg March 13 A subscription list was opened to raise funds for a revolving airship dock capable of housing at least two Zeppelin dirigibles per Prince Henry’s suggestion One hundred thousand dollars was subscribed.
March 13 in Millis William Bonsil aged 78 or 79 was struck and killed by the New York to Boston express while walking on the tracks. The accident occurred early today and the man died instantly.
J Q Adams & Co advertise Webster's New International Dictionary with a red binding and thumb index. Readers can pay $1 down and small weekly payments for the full set, and the first 1000 readers receive a free 1910 New Modern Atlas of the World with color maps.
A main gas pipe burst on Main street near the Joslin House in Webster. Guests Elma Petching of Providence Katherine Hickey and Nicholas Handy were overcome by gas but are reported improving tonight. Several other guests were affected, with no serious injuries. The pipe drains through Day Brook into the hotel cellar.
Providence March 13 Young Mrs Tip Knox wife of Secretary of State Knox’s son faces ostracism from many salesgirls after asserting she is not a shop girl and accusing others of slights Three letters to the press show the backlash as friends and neighbors challenge her claims and status.
A reader defends store workers amid sensational coverage of a young Mr Knox marriage. The letter notes women in department work come from respectable families and can enjoy life without disgrace, citing examples in France and England of ladies in society keeping shop.
Stephen King of Cambridge disappeared from Cambridge Relief Hospital after a night of trouble. He reappeared at 3 am in minimal clothing with a bleeding nose and alleged two men had assaulted him and stolen his garments. Police and night watchmen investigated, finding $600 in bills in his clothing and confirming his identity later.
Reports place Joseph Bills Keliher within Greater Boston limits for three days while seen in New York on Broadway last Wednesday with a jovial party. Officials note he has been near his home via a ten cent call and remains unhidden in public. Police trace others tied to the fare bank scam between Manchester Providence Worcester and Boston.
In Trier on March 13 an iron framed air cruiser built by Anton Bordar is set to launch early spring. The vessel, 410 ft central shaft and 16 side shafts, carries 50 to 60 people with 480 hp motors, aiming 44 to 50 mph, total weight 80 tons, gas volume supports 10 tons of freight.
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