Hunger strike on a Maine farm divorce protest unfolds
Mrs. Bertha Cole Britton lies in bed on the Waterville road farm in Skowhegan after refusing food since Monday noon to press divorce proceedings started by her husband Louis C. Britton. The hunger strike aims to soften legal and counsel barriers, while neighbors note a cold, orderly home and Britton’s quiet insistence on resolution.
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Skowhegan
Bertha Cole Britton
Waterville Road
Louis C. Britton
Itha Cole
Lawrence
Mass
Fairbanks
Girls’ Industrial School
Middletown
Conn
Hunger strike widows husband location discussed
A Boston Post report notes the husband, Mr Britton, staying near his wife’s hunger strike at a farm home within 500 feet, refusing interview. She arrived last Monday, found her home unprepared, and has not seen him. she suspects he was advised to stay away.
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Britton
Boston Post
P. L. Warren
Quirk Pleads Not Guilty in Liquor Smuggling Case
Frederick T. Quirk of Sydney N S entered a not guilty plea before Federal Judge Morton after arraignment on an indictment charging six men on the British schooner Acadia with conspiring to smuggle 6000 bottles of liquor into the United States. He was held on $2500 bond.
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Morton
Frederick T. Quirk
Sydney
United States
Predicts Auto Dead Line Near Boston Business Center
George S. Smith former Boston Chamber of Commerce president told about 40 real estate leaders at the Park Square luncheon that autos will be barred from downtown Boston near Charles Street within five years. He warned street cars may follow, and urged backing Park Square expansion as Back Bay development grows. Amory Eliet noted Park Square area improvements over the past five years.
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Boston
Charles Street
George S. Smith
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Copley Flaza
New Park Square
Smith
Tremont
Washington Streets
Back Bay
Park Square
Stuart Street
Amory Eliet
John Harry Cody Arrested in Lisbon for Fraud Charge
John Harry Cody was arrested in Lisbon yesterday on a warrant connected to a defrauding case against the International Financial Corporation in Washington last April.
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Lisbon
John Harry Cody
International Financial Corporation
Washington
Missing Scotch Terrier Mourmed by Children
Alice and Julian H Hamilton aged 12 and 10 of 65 Loring Road Winthrop appeal to the Post to find Victory a small long haired Scotch terrier with a white patch under the chin missing about three weeks. Victory disappeared near Cherry Street Somerville.
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Alice
Julian H. Hamilton
Loring Road
Winthrop
Cherry Street
Somerville
Hamilton
Julian H
Liberty
Twinthrop
Anna Held's Daughter Exonerates Executor In Estate Battle
The application of Liane Carrera, daughter of the late Anna Held, for removal of Charles F. Hanlon, executor of her mother's estate, was stricken from the calendar by Surrogate Cohalan at the young woman's request. Removal had been sought for alleged failures to turn over residuary jewelry to Mise Carrera as directed by a surrogate order.
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Anna Held
New York
Liane Carrera
Charles F. Hanlon
San Francisco
Cohalan
Mise Carrera
Capitol Theatre Opens in Allston With Organ and Parking
The Capitol Theatre on Commonwealth Avenue near Harvard Avenue opens Tuesday evening November 28 as part of Olympia Theatres Inc. Nathan H. Gordon presides. The house features cathedral tone organ, two daily performances, reserved evening seating, and a dedicated parking area for motor patrons.
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Capitol Theatre
Commonwealth Avenue
Harvard Avenue
Olympia Theatres Inc
Nathan H. Gordon
Capitol
Ponzi Defense Ready to Open at Trial Recess
The Ponzi trial adjourned at 1 pm after the Commonwealth rested its case. Charles Ponzi and five alleged agents face larceny and conspiracy charges dating back to October 23. Ponzi recalled two witnesses for cross examination and prepared for next week with 25 to 30 of his own witnesses.
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Commonwealth
Rose Ponzi
Charley
Ponzi
Robert de Masellis
School Street
Joseph Daniels
de Masellis
William Flaherty
International Postal Union
Daniels
Fosdick
Hebrew Scholar Hayman Yaffe Ends Life by Gas In New York
New York November 17 Professor Hay man Yaffe Hebrew scholar and author of several books died by self inflicted gas inhalation in a furnished room He was 56 President of the Hebrew English Scientific Publishing Company He had faced reverses and dwindling funds His wife died in 1916 in Boston in the same manner friends said
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New York
Hayman Yaffe
Yaffe
Boston
Actress Cissy Loftus Placed on Probation After Drug Arrest
London report says Cissy Loftus the actress was placed on probation after being charged with illegal possession of drugs. The case followed her arrest in the city with authorities stating the probation term will last for a specified period.
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London
Navy
Cissy Loftus
Attended His Own Funeral in Hillsboro Community
James Houser 70 a retired farmer died today at Hillsboro Ind He three years earlier attended his own funeral services Desiring to hear friends thoughts he asked Miles Cooper an old friend to deliver the oration and Houser rose from a front seat to address the gathering after Cooper.
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Hillsboro
Ind
James Houser
Houser
Miles Cooper
Cooper
Red Cross Sends $10,000 to Chile Relief
The American Red Cross forwarded 10000 dollars to the president of the Chilean Red Cross for earthquake relief efforts.
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Washington
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Chile
Old Bach revival marks the Boston concert under Monteux
The Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Pierre Monteux opened with a brisk Bach piece, followed by Davico's Polyphemus. Critics found Davico derivative and uneven, noting Debussy and Strauss echoes, before closing with Vincent dIndy at the program’s end and praising Bach’s enduring appeal.
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Bach
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Pierre Monteux
Symphony Hall
582 Years Married Sparks Town Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George Dennis ton long time Lexington residents observed their 52nd wedding anniversary at home on Avenue. Both report good health as they celebrate a long life together. Mr Harrington resigned as town treasurer after 25 years in office.
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George Denniston
Ond Avenue
Lexington
Harrington
Pacific railway coach shops to resume operations
The Pacific railway announced today its coach shops throughout Montreal will resume operations next day after a prior shutdown. Three thousand men are affected as the reopening is planned to restart production and service.
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Montreal
Navy
Pacific Railway
Baby grand piano with music rolls for sale
Mahogany baby grand piano with music rolls offered for sale. Asking $850 on easy terms to match and view at the Post location. Includes note that the item is rededicated to a bench and prompt viewing advised.
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