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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1922
Page
8
In court, guardian Ellis Jardine acknowledged he blocked Dorothy Gordon’s planned elopement with Ellis Jardine and kept her at Waverley asylum, admitting he isolated her from friends and denied letters and cards from relatives and acquaintances. The trial highlighted clashes over Dorothy’s autonomy and Jardine’s guardianship.
Ellis A Jardine of Dorchester denies arranging marriage with Dorothy Gordon and Testifies that Dorothy's uncle John Gardiner shared a mental shock about her parents not being married. He says he never benefited from the Gordon estate and claims a long friendship dating to 1913 with Dorothy.
Six of them were read yesterday. The rest will be read Monday when the Case is resumed. Jardine grew heated at points in his answers during the hearing. Attorney Sheehan asked if he read reports of Dorothy strapped to a bed in the hospital at night. He denied knowledge, said he had never been told or ordered such a procedure. He questioned newspapers, saying he did not believe them.
A dispute over cigarette sales at the Grace Dodge Hotel lobby run by the Young Women’s Christian Association led Pollock, owner of the Lobby News Stand, to seek an injunction in the District of Columbia Supreme Court. The hotel board had barred tobacco, citing management authority, while Pollock had invested about 1000 dollars in setup and stock. The court ordered the board to appear in two weeks to justify an injunction.
Boston public pressure rises as coal prices face scrutiny amid a large mine output and growing supply. Officials including Everett Morss and James J. Phelan work on fair maximums while coal firm Metropolitan Coal Co. defends a price rise amid dwindling anthracite.
The Bedford tally remained 129 for Gaston to 277 for Lodge after a recount with no change. Holden stayed 125 for Gaston and 449 for Lodge. Recounts in major towns begin next week under police and federal supervision to ensure accuracy.
Pittsburg clerics announce Dr. Alexander Mann will be notified Monday of his election as bishop of the Pittsburgh Episcopal diocese. A committee will travel from Pittsburgh to inform him. colleagues expect he may accept after weighing duties in Boston. No decision has been received yet.
Miss Caroline K. Baxter a 1 year old resident of 172 Foster Street Brighton was struck by an automobile last night while crossing Washington Street near the post office. She was taken to St Elizabeths Hospital with scalp injuries and injuries to the legs.
New York Nov 10 America s attitude on the great international problems blocking world peace was discussed today at the opening session of the National Civic Federation s conference attended by representatives of 55 national organizations with a membership of 30 000 000
Speakers including Alton B Parker Elon H Hooker and Oscar Straus argued for and against rapid disarmament and U S entry into the League of Nations. They emphasized strong naval power Monroe Doctrine and near eastern peace while warning of modern women's pacifist trends and social changes.
Erskine Childers, chief lieutenant to Eamon de Valera in the Republican movement, was captured at Wicklow by Free State forces. A second prominent Republican was reportedly captured. De Valera reportedly present but escaped arrest. Raiders in Dublin disarmed guards at port posts and seized arms and ammunition, loading spoils onto a waiting lorry amid cheers for the Irish Republic.
Esther Ferrabini starred as Carmen with San Carlo Opera Company at the Boston Opera House. The cast included Amador Farnaday Jose Mario Valle Sofia Charlebois Micaela Kinovna Morosini Cervi Carol Pietro di Biasa and conductor Mr Peroni. The audience praised Ferrabini's portrayal and the ballet in the final act.
Arthur Butler of 14 Morris Street Lynn claims he was never served with divorce papers and intends to move to reopen the Brockton case in which his wife Mary was granted a decree after she testified to two alleged poisoning attempts.
Boston plans Armistice Day events with salutes on Boston Common and at Parkman Bandstand at 11 am. Mayor Curley, General Edwards and Admiral Wiley will speak as Red Cross demonstrates field hospitals. A noon service at St Paul’s Cathedral and King’s Chapel follows. A Military Order banquet caps the day.
One of the largest meetings in the history of the Boston Telephone Operators Union was held at Chipman Hall Tremont Temple to hear a court decision in the Mary E. Matthews case delaying expulsion from the local union. Disappointment followed as no final ruling was reported. The gathering cheered as Miss Annie E. Molloy announced a City Council candidacy and won union support with campaign HQ space in the Old South building.
Everett Fisher of Edgartown pulled a bag containing letters of credit cash diamonds and pearls from Edgartown harbor. He handed it to Arthur B Hillman, cashier at Edgartown National Bank, who identified the property as belonging to Mrs M DeBernard of St Louis a summer resident.
Governor Cox and Mrs. Cox left Houston for a Havana trip after a strenuous state campaign. Colonel William A. Gaston and Mrs. Gaston planned five weeks in Europe aboard the Homeric sailing for Cherbourg and Southampton. They will rest and return after the voyage.
A committee letter filed with the U S coal commission argues that free labor, adequate transport, and resistance to autocratic union control are essential for the coal industry. It asserts strikes stem from local causes and union power, and defends private property and market laws as the basis for wages and prices.
An advertisement touts Olive Tablets as a natural alternative to calomel to improve liver and bowel function. It claims they soothe indigestion, clear coated tongues, and boost appetite without griping or cramps. The message urges taking one or two at bedtime for quick relief and lists prices of 15c and 30c.
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