Miss Florence Lynch Wins Tiny Feet Contest in Dorchester
Shia is Miss Florence Lynch of Dorchester and is named The Cinderella of New England for possessing the smallest feet. The Post awards her prize slippers as the tiniest among contestants, with four others completing the feat in order, including Mrs. Josephine.
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New England
Florence Lynch
Alexander Avenue
Dorchester
Post
Josephine
the Post
Roxbury
Miss Lynch
West Newton Street
Girls’ High School
Boston
Josephine M. Drennan
Office of the Post
Drennan
Charles M. Drennan
Rossiter Street
Mt. Bowdoin
Hattie Bassett
Amon Bassett
Custom House
Yremont Street
Bostone
Bassett
Shipper
Minnie Peabody
Nerve Hair Growers
High Street
The
Miss Peabody
Ray Cook
Miss Cook
Washington Street
Somerville
Baseball season opens with busy schedule across leagues
The opening day slate features Boston at New York, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, Baltimore vs Washington, Pittsburg at Cleveland, Cincinnati at Chicago, and Louisville at St. Louis. Boston and New York shaping up, New England League starts May 6 with six cities. Cinderella slipper contest highlights Roxbury native Florence Lynch, 20, named New England’s smallest feet among four finalists, with Mrs Drennan and others also showcased.
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Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
St. Louis
Nichols
Shalee
Charley Bennett
Detroit
Giants
Ward
Pagis
Gotham
Soden
New England
Dover
Brockton
Fall Rover
Lewiston
Lowell
Portland
King
Princetons
Lehigh
Frank Shannon
Springfields
Frank
Holy Cross College
Edward Brennan
Stonehams
Millers of Wakefield
Pawtuckets
Baseball
Gas King Addicks Faced Inquisition Over Gas Trust
A Boston hearing continues the examination of Addicks and associates in the gas trust probe. Witnesses describe stock holdings, profits, and how prices were set as officials plan a visit to the gas works and prepare a report by May 10.
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Addicks
Dillaway
Anderson
Eustace C. Fitz
Gas Trust
Beacon Construction Company
Mr. Fitz
Fitz
South Boston Company
Mercantile Trust Company
Mr. Dillaway
Massachusetts
Redicks
Gibson
Mr. Anderson
Boston
J. Edward Addicks
Claymont
Del
Bay State Company
Delaware Company
Beacon Construction
Bay State Company of Delaware
Philadelphia
Bay State Gas Company
Bay State
State Company
Matthews
Labor News From Boston Peddlers and Garment Unions
The Boston Peddlers Protective Association met in Carroll Hall, appointed a picnic committee, and initiated twenty two new members. President McLaughlin to seek Ward 5 Councilman Hurley over a Supreme Bench ruling barring street selling. Garment workers plan a mass meeting in Wells Memorial Hall next Tuesday. Boston Cooks Alliance hosted a social in Lower Columbus Hall for newly formed cooks. General Secretary Charles Reichers of the United Garment Workers of America plans to visit Boston next Wednesday to aid local organizing efforts.
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Boston Pedlers’ Protective Association
Carroll Hall
McLaughlin
Hurley
Ward 5
Supreme Bench
Wells Memorial Hall
Boston Cooks’ Alliance
Lower Columbus Hall
Charles F. Reichers
United Garment Workers of America
New York
Scott's Emulsion Restores Delicate Children's Health
Speak warmly of Scott's Emulsion and its aid to delicate sickly children. Its use has brought thousands back to rosy health and renewed vitality.
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Scott
Prizes Awarded to Fair Athletes at Posse Gym
A lively season finale at the Posse gymnasium on Irvington street featured female dry goods employees competing in a Swedish gymnastics class. Four top athletes won first class round trip tickets to the World's Fair, following a display of strength, regular attendance, and disciplined conduct under Miss Farnsworth and Miss Howard.
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Posse Gymnasium
Irvington Street
Jordan & Marsh Gymnasium
Dry Goods
Jordan
B. L. Farnsworth
Ruth Howard
Posse School
Annie E. Wyeth
Nellie Wall
Kitty Harrigan
J. H. Spier
Annie Cullen
Margaret
Jordan Alf
Moyton
Dartmouth Beats Andover Academy 3 to 1
Dartmouth defeated Andover Academy at Andover today by a score of 3 to 1. Dartmouth had two hits and five errors while Andover had three hits and six errors.
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Lawrence
Dartmouth
Andover Academy
Andover
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Tremont Street
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Somer
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Cinderella
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Fawmill
Avauute
Derella
New Engand
Miss Ray Cook
Miss Minnie Peabody
Mrs
Labor News
Scott & Bowne
N.Y
Aldinarists
Jameson & Knowles
Winter Street
Beubt
Bay of Osgood
GAN Undersell
Tse
Aylor
Chester H. Graves & Sons
J. E. Doherty & CO
Federal St
Kingston St
Bess
General Macrlust
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