Old Fairbanks House in Dedham Retains Historic Charm
An 1636 dwelling built by Jonathan Fairbanks in Dedham near Boston remains a family centered landmark. The article notes its picturesque appearance and long occupancy by Fairbanks descendants, with a near-fire incident in 1893 and a focus on its historic aura amid lingering mystery about its full history. It also touches on crime waves and fashion fads of the era, including street crime and the butterfly trend among Gaiety Girls.
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Fairbanks
Dedham
Boston
Jonathan Fairbanks
Ita
Rebecca Fairbanks
Queen Draga of Servia Dies After Fever
Reports say Queen Draga Maschin, widow of the late King Alexander of Servia, died of fever amid a romance saga that saw Alexander wed the lady in waiting. The political fallout included resignations, and Milan’s exile followed.
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Draga
Servia
Alexander
Draga Maschin
Natalie
Mme, Maschin
Milan
St. Paul Ships to Philadelphia for Engine Repairs
The American liner St. Paul is at the Cramps yard in Philadelphia undergoing months of work to replace its starboard engines and propeller after striking a submerged derelict in mid ocean. Naval inspectors confirmed hull and rudder damage were absent. starboard machinery suffered irreparable tearing and immense pressure is evident in the wrecked components.
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St. Paul
Cramps
Philadelphia
Navy Yard Dock
Bowles
St. Paul's
Charles H. Cramp
Beckham to Wed Miss Fuqua in Owensboro Kentucky
Gov. J. C. W. Beckham the youngest US governor, plans to marry Miss Jean Fuqua in Owensboro. The couple, from prominent Kentucky families, stand 32 and 21 respectively and wedding details spark southern interest.
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J. C. W. Beckham
Jean Fuqua
Owensboro
United States
Kentucky
South
Fuqua
Gov. Beckham
Blue Grass State
Miss Fuqua
Tramps and railroads spark leading investors’ supplement
The article highlights the rail tramp nuisance with Josiah Flynn’s estimate of 60 000 tramps nationwide, 10 000 nightly thefts and 10 000 loitering in yards, totaling 3,000,000 miles of free travel annually at two cents per mile. It notes widespread freight and personal damage from trespassing and cites the Pennsylvania line’s 83-strong police force reducing costs by $17,000 yearly.
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Commercial and Financial Chronicle
Josiah Flynn
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