Franklin Square House to Add Largest Women's Hotel in Boston
Ground will be broken this week on a major annex at the Franklin Square House at Washington and East Newton streets in South End. The steel brick building will extend to a full block frontage, adding 406 rooms for a total capacity of about 1700, including a roof garden and multiple recreation spaces. The project aims for occupancy by Oct 15. cost is about 250000 with 220000 already funded. Dr George L Perin cites high demand with many girls turned away in past years and appeals for funds to cover the balance.
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IS CHASED BY SPOUTS The Leyland River Winifredian Arrives
The steamship River Winifredian with 45 cabin passengers from Liverpool reached port after a strenuous voyage. It battled a waterspout and a heavy thunderstorm, during which a lightning bolt struck and shattered the foremast several feet from the tip.
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Giant waterspout and lightning strike on steamer voyage
Thursday last the big steamer faced a gale as a waterspout formed off her port quarter. The spouts chased the liner amid panic among passengers and an immense electrical storm erupted with a blinding flash and thunder. The Winifredian shuddered in mid ocean.
Steamship Breaks Free After Surprise Blow
The vessel shook off the impact with a scarcely noticeable pause and powered away at full speed, its screws churning as it left the danger zone within hours.
Boston duellist previews colorful Sunday Post duel sketches
A Boston duellist writes for the next Sunday Post detailing his vivid experiences in European duels. The feature promises fully illustrated color plates to accompany dramatic accounts of combat and honor.
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Boston
Next Sunday Post
Doctor Place defends Boston hospital plans for contagious cases
Dr Edward H Place of Boston City Hospital rejects a Boston Post report misquoting him. He says trustees have long supported contagious disease measures and funds hindered immediate new facilities. He asserts there is no inaction and that most homes remain appropriate for current cases under Board of Health review.
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Durgin Residence at York Beach Gutted
York Beach Maine March 31 fire damaged the residence of William Durgin this afternoon. Regular fire fighters aided by volunteers saved much furniture and prevented total gutting of the house.
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Willie and Muggsy Return for More Fun on Sunday Post
The pair Willie and Muggsy tease another week of lighthearted stunts in the Sunday Post urging readers not to miss the upcoming feature.
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Easter Dress Accessories Bring Fresh Fashion by the Store
A broad display of Easter fashion items highlights lace collars ostrich collarettes Gladstone ruffs and fur trims. Guests browse gloves silk hose veils girdles and new veiling with Parisian influence as buyers return from Europe with the season’s best.
Easter Handkerchiefs for Easter Costumes
Large assortment of handkerchiefs for Easter costumes with French novelty styles at 50 cents, specialty initial embroideries, wide hem colored embroidered options at 25 and 50 cents, and prices up to 5.00. Script initial handkerchiefs advertised, with a claim of selling about a quarter of a million each year.
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