The Archive · 1925

SAILOR CE-RESPONDENT

Confession of Adultery in Divorce Case Evidence of the ce-respondent in the action for divorce between Ira Clayton Lane and Olga Lane heard by Judge Purdy at the Allman appeared for plaintiff; Kutzmonsky for defendant.

Plaintiff alleged that Joseph P. Arias committed adultery with Olge Lane during April, 1925, at 8 Boundary Lane, and that he (plaintiff) since that date had not lived with defendant, He mare ried her on June 14, 1924. Blaine tiff further asked for the custody of a child, Ira Lydia Lane, born out of wedlock on July 7, 1933, but which he recognized as hiy own and supported as suck. Defendant denied his allegations and the Paternity of the child. She afhrmed that the baby was registered Vladivostok, as the daughter Olga Sedach, In asking for alimony of $50 per month, the mother peti the Court to 2 decide who should have custody of the child, In giving evidence, ce-respondent said "that he was' Spanish but a sailor in the American navy, named Joseph P, Arias, He met Olga Lane several years ago in the Wintergarden Cafe, and last April at St, Cafe. Ho admitted plaintiff's allegations about his adultery.

Replying to Judge Purdy as to, how he could live with defendant witness said he had leave from his ship from 1 p.m. until 7 a.m., daily, He usually left her house at about 6 in the morning. fon the ship for the first time about three weeks ago and told him, of all was known, that he would give evidence for hi case was adjourned until October 26, in order to permit coune sel for defendant to get the certie ficate of registration from Viadivose

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