26 Oct 1909
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1909
Page
1
Mrs. John Jacob Astor files for a legal separation from her husband in New York. Proceedings have been conducted quietly and with despatch. The case is before referee C. H. Young of 76 William Street. The exact basis of the action is not learned.
Mrs Astor arrived back from Europe on October 15 traveling incognito. Her husband is aboard his yacht in Cuban waters, having departed October 12. No other New York family shares such social and business influence or history of distinction.
At a public meeting in City Hall Melrose voters recommended buying land near the town center for a soldiers monument. Part of the ground will serve as a playground, with the project advancing through the city government committee on playgrounds and parks.
In Framingham, former treasurer John B. Lombard confessed to issuing properly signed but unauthorized town notes. Outstandings total 320,000 dollars, still unpaid by the town, while older notes from the 1890s carried nonforged signatures with proceeds pocketed by private individuals.
Notes from an old friend declare Lombard to him and the treasurer takes them to the Selectmen. The required two signatures are secured by informing them the paper was authorized in town meeting. The selectmen accept the word of a town officer without investigation.
Sir Thomas Lipton arrives to challenge for the America's Cup urging fair play. College teams enjoy a day of comparative rest after Saturday's strenuous games.
Advert shows new rubber soles to accompany heels from November to May avoiding tribute to Rubber Shoe Trust.
Advertisement extols O Sullivan Live Rubber Sole Protectors as invisible light durable weather proof overshoes. Claims one set lasts November to May, prevents sweating and heel wear, and keeps feet dry on cold damp surfaces. Priced at 1.50 for soles 0.50 for heels 1.75 total. dealers or maker contact provided.
Entry points on Washington Street and Essex Street guide riders to northbound trains serving Summer State Union North City Square Thompson Square and Sullivan Square Stations. Transfers enable travel to Fast Boston Chelsea Atlantic Avenue South Station and other areas via surface cars including Cambridge Charles Town Everett Malden Medford Somerville Arlington and more.
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