Mrs Thompson Marriage Dissolved by Law in Newport
Newport reports reveal former Mrs Evelyn Smith, known social figure, secured a divorce from Joseph H Thompson Jr after a sensational February escapade with John Hanan, yacht owner. The weds in 1898 era faced a drawn out legal clash over a $65,000 house amid a public social scandal in Newport and Brooklyn society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Haith Evelyn Smith
John H. Hanan
New York
Joseph H. Thompson, Jr
Edith Evelyn Smith
Jeremiah Sriggs
Narragansett Pier
Evelyn Briggs
Goodrich
Charles Talbot Smith
Howard Smith
Smith
Smart Set
Brooklyn
Mrs. Smith
Mr. Hanan
Edith Briggs Smith Tilsomnpson
John Hanan
Joseph H. Thompson
Beauchamp Sentenced For Pension Perjury In Worcester
Phebe Beauchamp, about 45, was fined 1000 dollars and jailed five months after pleading guilty to perjury in a pension case. She claimed widow status of Peter Reed but remarried to Jean Beauchamp. Daughter Marie Hill faced related charges as an accessory. Indictment dropped due to ill health after motion by AUSA Casey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phebe Beauchamp
United States District Court
Lowell
Worcester
United States
Peter Reed
Jean B. Beauchamp
Providence
R. I
Vermont
Beauchamp
Marie Hill
United States District Attorney
Casey
Plan to Close Nine Banks Faces Strong Opposition
The savings bank consolidation plan to liquidate nine banks and form a new bank with a capital base of 3 to 5 million dollars draws heavy criticism on State street. Proponents mark a lean, efficient merger, while opponents warn of lost jobs, disrupted accounts, and the risk of shifting deposits to existing banks. Several bank officials oppose, while some supportive voices see the move as necessary to stabilize the sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Savings Bank Committee
Massachusetts
Peabody
National Bank of North America
Savings Bank
Bank of North America
S. F. Wilkins
Howard Bank
Smith
The
Market Bank
A. 8. Woodworth
National Eagle Bank
National Bank
Edwin A. Burbank
North National Bank
George 8. Bullen
National Revere Bank
W. 8. Draper
Disinherited Wife in Vermont Will Sparks Outcry
Captain Dyer, brother in law of Mrs May R Robertson of Roxbury, denounces her husband Dr Thomas Seton Robertson in a New York probate filing that leaves everything to a $5000 trust for the University of Vermont and disinherits Mrs Robertson. The estate is valued at $5000, with debts to be paid from proceeds. Mrs Robertson, bedridden in Boston, had earlier seen a different will leaving her everything.
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University of Vermont
Burlington
Robertson
Boston
Dyer
Mrrs
Lfe
Canadian Woman Taken Ill After Opium Overdose
Miss Edith Windson, a native of Canada living in the city for six years, was found unconscious in a house. Dr. Alfred W. Maynard said she had taken an overdose of opium and that police were uncertain whether it was an attempted suicide or a less serious incident.
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Lyons
Alfred W. Maynard
West Forty-fifth Street
Edith Windson
Maynard
Miss Windson
Canada
Manila Falls As Merritt Reports Capture Of City
Major-General Merritt's dispatch on the Manila operation praises his troops and details actions from Cavite to Malate. He notes 8500 men ready for final assault, joint Dewey letter to the captain-general, heavy shelling, and swift advances by Greene and MacArthur. He cites nearly $900,900 in trophies, 13,000 prisoners, and 22,000 arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Merritt
Manila
Aguinaldo
MacArthur
Greene
Dewey
Council of Defence
Hong Kong
Cavite
Powder Magazine
Utah
Calle Real
Navy
Colorado
Malate
Binondo
San Miguel
Pasay
C. A. Whittier
U.S. W
Brumby
Sandbagged and Robbed Suspect Arraigned in Court
William T. Gray was arraigned in Municipal Court on charges of sandbagging and robbing Harry Weston of Dorchester of a diamond ring valued at 200 dollars, a 350 dollar gold watch, and 20 dollars in cash last Thursday evening. Weston, who met Gray at the Eastern Hotel, was robbed after a drink and a cab ride. Gray admits being in the cab but denies the assault. Jewelry remains unrecovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Gray
Gray
McPHERSON Hats Sell Westchester Guyer Stetson Lines
McPHERSON sells the Westchester Guyer and Stetson Lott Hats of national reputation on Hanover and Em streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson
Little Puck
Hathaway
Greylock
Monarch
Hanover
Em Streets
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Standard Grothing ‘Company
Washington Street
Hanan
Thompson
Liberty Street
Irving Club
National Guard
Conkling Cottage
Touro Park
Catherine Lorillard Wolfe
Leopold Morse & CO
Cor
Brattle
Adams Square
Subway
Mas, Beauchamp
Sentenge
West Party
North American Bank
Henry Parkman
Provident Institution For Savings
Post
Endicott Peabody
American Loan and Trust Company
Spitz Bros. & Mork
Summer Street
Dr. Robertson
Bogan
Malden
Ossian D. Brett
Stratton Lumber Company
Temple Place
National Supply CO
Temple Pl
J. Brodie, Ma
McPierson
New England
Elm Streets
WORKING/IEN
Washington St
Cor, Newcomb St
W. T. Gray
Harry Weston
Dorchester
W. L. Douglas
Washington, Cor
Essax
Hardy Company
Charlestown Street
Central Supply CO
Cor. Bromfield
Comer’s College
Beth
Washington St. Cor
Beach, Leston
Fowne
Wher Jefferson
Motel Mieusset
Fong Oo
North Street
Frarenis
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