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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
3
A well dressed man riding a Boston to Manchester train was ejected here after passengers complained he cursed a soldier passenger and his uniform. Police arrested him and kept his name confidential. He spoke in French and avoided harm as crowds were restrained.
John F. Malley announces that all 1917 damage awards are taxable income. Individuals must report damages whether from trials or compromises, and corporations must reveal amounts paid to claimants. Lawyers pass the money to clients. legal fees may be deducted from personal income.
Mayor Peters accepted an invitation to attend a Sunday military mass at Fenway Park. General John J. Sullivan and Major Edward J. Sampson extended the invitation during a City Hall visit yesterday.
Miss Jane R. McCrady of Ellis Memorial delivers the final lecture in the workers for girls course at 18 Somerset Street this afternoon at 3 o clock. She reviews agency work with girls in Boston and nearby camps and cantonments nationwide. Seymour H. Stone of the Boston War Camp Community Service also speaks on ongoing and future work for enlisted men and the community.
In Divorce Court James Middleton was accused by his wife of repeated assaults using a razor a carving knife and a fork. She alleged he chased her battered her and damaged clothing before he nailed doors and tossed her hat and trunk out. Judge Hammond granted the divorce.
Mrs Eva Ll Bulfinch seeks divorce from F Lawrence Bulfinch with cruelty claims dating from 1914 to 1915 in Suffolk Superior Court. She asks to resume her maiden name Eva L Conley after a period of hardship and lack of funds.
The Supreme Court issued a final decree in the Henry Wenz estate case. Mrs. Mary Sullivan Wenz, once his bookkeeper, will receive about $60,000 after a years long contest with Franz Wenz over the brother’s property. Franz, an Austrian immigrant, claimed a promised share. Patrolman Eldridge H. Dyer of Hyde Park retired on request due to disability, eligible for one third pay.
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