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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1922

Page

9

Charred bones in Sailstad case prompt nationwide search

Special agents for insurers suing for 65 000 in Sailstad life policy begin a nationwide search for Dorothy Anderson Sailstad's stenographer. They contend the cabin fire that supposedly claimed Edward J. Sailstad's life involved an affair and human bones found in the Lake Nebagamon cabin. The agents describe Sailstad as of medium build.

Superior Wis Edward J. Sailstad Eau Claire Lake Nebagamon Dorothy Anderson Sailstad Thempanies Anderson Agist University of Last

Peggy Marsh's Boy Receives Legal Name Anthony Field Johnson

Peggy Marsh’s five year old son Tony now holds a court recognized name Anthony Field Johnson. The name honors Henry Field Jr of Chicago as his alleged father while Field estate claims were pursued. Peggy says Field and Johnson names reflect Tony’s parentage and her dancing partner husband’s adoption of the boy.

New York Tony Peggy Marsh Anthony Field Johnson Anthony Peggy James A. Foley Field Henry Field, Jr Chicago Johnson Albert Buster

Boston University ROTC Prize Drill Honors Prizes Awarded

More than 70 men and a band joined the annual prize drill and parade on Boston Common under Maj. General Edwards. Miss Gertrude Marshall presented the first regimental colors to Col. J. E. Corcoran. Major Philip Richardson won the gold medal for First Battalion. Henry H. Stafford received the silver for best sophomore work. William Pelkus earned bronze for freshman excellence. W. A. Wheeler won a special pistol shooting prize.

Boston University Boston Common General Edwards Gertrude Marshall J. E. Corcoran Marshall College of Secretarial Science Fenway Phiilip Richardson Brookline Henry H. Stafford Newton Co. E William Pelkus Dorchester Co. G W. A. Wheeler

Mary Young Goes Into the Movies After Boston Run

Boston star Mary Young of Castle Square and Malden Auditorium fame will shift from stage to film after a summer in Chicago. She praises manager Mr Niedner for his progressive stock company approach and notes this week’s Malden engagement with Walter Richardson marks her final cast role in Common Clay.

Mary Young Boston Old Castle Square Theatre Malden Auditorium Common Clay Miss Young Walter Richardson Malden Theatre Chicago Niedner

Paris Woman Claims Legal Wife Status of Vonsiatsky

Madame Libour Mouromsky of Paris says she will remain in Paris until the U.S. attorney general acts on documents she sent claiming to be the legal wife of Anastase Vonsiatsky, a Philadelphia engineer who recently married Marian Buckingham Ream-Stephens of Chicago. Federal officials note bigamy is a state matter, and papers may go to New York authorities where the marriage was performed.

Paris Madame Loubour Mouromsky United States Anastase Vonsiatsky America Marion Buckingham Ream-Stephens Chicago Madame Mouromsky Washington Department of Justice Madame Libour Mouromsky Philadelphia Marian Buckingham Ream-Stephens Department State Department New York Vonsiatsky Ream-Stephene

Haverhill Youth Pleads Not Guilty in Manslaughter Case

Paul M. Claridge, a Haverhill youth, pleaded not guilty before Judge Lewis S. Cox in Superior Criminal Court to a manslaughter indictment for the death of 19 year old Herman M. Tabor of Haverhill. Bonds of 1000 were posted by his mother Maud J. Claridge and accepted by the government.

Court Proceedings Short and Swift in Afternoon Session

The case moved to trial or disposition as the proceedings consumed only a brief portion of the court's mid afternoon session.

Congregational Churches to Raise 1 087 500 for World Movement

In Fitchburg on May 16 the Massachusetts Congregational Conference voted to assume the full 1 087 500 quota for the five million dollar world movement. The move overturns a committee recommendation to raise only a portion yearly. The body also adopted a 25 000 target for Seaman's Friend Society and related allocations. The Rev. William W. Patton criticized disobedience to prohibition law and Sunday amusements.

Fitchburg Massachusetts Congregational World Movement Massachusetts Congregational Conference Seaman’s Friend Society of Boston New England William W. Patton Haverhill Committee On Moral and Social Welfare

Old Sewer Pipes Found by Workmen in South End

Hundreds of feet of old sewerage pipes, long discarded, were dug up by workmen on Washington Street near East Dedham Street in the South End. The pipes are believed to have been laid and used over a century ago.

Washington Street Dedham Street South End

May Yohe Hosts Reception After Bowdoin Show

May Yohe, famed musical comedy star, will give a personal reception tonight at Bowdoin Square Theatre after her performance in In Silk Attire. Fans recalling her old days will greet the popular performer who has a lasting fondness for Boston. Her stage presence and songs delight audiences, confirming she retains a rare voice.

Yohe Bowdoin Sq Miss Yohe Boston

Dorchester Students Fined for School Absences

Dorchester Court fined parents after truant officer Phillip McArdle cited several Dorchester High School students for extensive absences. Three pupils faced absences of 25 sessions or more. Edward P. Adams was fined 20 dollars for his son’s truancy, while Thomas Urquigart and Rebecca Gilman received suspended fines of 2 dollars each for similar charges.

Dorchester High School Dorchester Court Phillip McArdle Edward P. Adams Fuller’ Street Thomas Urquigart West Seldon Etree Rebecca Gilman Callender Street

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