Brightest Student in Saugus Dies at 16
Frances A. Sims 16 valedictorian of the 1914 Saugus High School class died at her Emory street home. Heart trouble, likely worsened by over study and worry over school incidents, was cited. Daughter of William F. Sims, school superintendent, she had 92 percent average and led her class by two points. Born in Northboro, she moved to Saugus with her father four years ago.
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Frances A. Sims
Saugus High School
Emory Street
Saugus
Miss Sims
William F. Sims
James I’. Butterworth
Rhode Island Woman Credits Health Miracle to Mayr Remedy
Mrs Clare Shaw of Norwood Rhode Island describes a long struggle with stomach liver and throat inflammation and credits Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy with swift relief after trying other treatments. She reports dramatic improvement and mentions neighbors calling it a miracle while urging readers to consult local druggists or request the free book from Geo H Mayr Mfg Chemist in Chicago.
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Clare Shaw
Norwood
Mayr
Majestic Avenue
R. I
United States
Maya
Geo. H. Mayr
Mfg
Whiting St
Chicago
Ill
Miss Wilson Escapes on Fishing Boat to Reach Washington
Miss Eleanor Randolph Wilson daughter of the President traveled to Woods Hole to find a honeymoon home with Secretary William G. McAdoo. Heavy rain and a 45 mile gale stranded her in town. Officials ferried her to New Bedford on the Cayadetta where she joined her chaperone Mrs. David F. Houston and caught the express to Washington.
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Woods Hole
Eleanor Randolph Wilson
Treasury
William G. McAdoo
White House
Washington
Marine Biological Laboratory
New Bedford
Cayadetta
Boston
May Send Soldiers to Ulster Reported Again
London reports persistent speculation that troops will be sent into Ulster over the smuggling of rifles and cartridges and their distribution among Ulster volunteers. Government officials are incensed by the scandal and defiance surrounding the incident.
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London
Ulster
Ulster Volunteers
Ulster gun running tensions force cabinet action
Premier Asquith met with the King then a cabinet session extended nearly three hours without action. The government seeks strong measures to punish gun running, with possible arrests of Sir Edward Carson and James Craig. Belfast quiet as reports of naval patrols and arms seizures surface. Roma seized at Ayr. Lords note troop movements depend on General Paget.
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House of Commons
Ulster
Asquith
Customs Service
Belfast
Royal Irish Constabulary
Larne
Squadron
Collingwood
Prince of Wales
Oxford
Roma
Ayre
Ulster Volunteers
Ayr
House of Lords
Marquis of Crewe
Arthur Paget
Ireland
General Paget
Sloop Hits Great Ledge Near Woods Hole
An unknown large sloop struck Great Ledge near Woods Hole on April 27 and was breaking up at sea. The vessel, likely a New Bedford coastwise freighter, drew aid from the revenue cutter Acushnet but heavy weather prevented rescue. Crew fate unknown. this marks the eighth ship to wreck on Great Ledge this winter.
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Woods Hole
Great Ledge
New Bedford
Acushnet
Troops Lack Horses for Massachusetts National Guard
The War Department orders require Massachusetts militia to mobilize at armories rather than muster fields if federal service is called, as the state lacks about 2000 horses and mules. A $48,000 special fund funds harness purchases for field wagons and ambulances, and cavalry and field artillery units are equipped, but the entire National Guard lacks horses and mules.
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Massachusetts
War Department
Bay State
Field Artillery
The
National Guard
Massachusetts militia moves to armories for war mobilization
War Department orders require 39 more field wagons and machine gun gear for each infantry regiment. Massachusetts troops will assemble at home armories rather than muster fields, with 75 percent of enlisted to volunteer for federal service. Local units report high volunteer intent, and officers prepare waiting lists for rapid enlistment if war comes. Troops would mobilize at Lakeville after full war strength is reached.
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Bay State
War Department
State House
Walsh
Pearson
Massachusetts
Framingham
Commonwealth
Lakeville
Washington
Judges to Treat Drunks as Patients Under New Bill
State lawmakers consider bills to commit intoxicated arrestees to hospitals for treatment rather than punishment. The committee backs extending the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration to help avert labor disputes. A Sunday work for household gardens bill passed to third reading by 9 to 93 after a tough floor fight.
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House of Representatives
State Board of Conciliation
Quick Home Cure for Piles
Sufferers can obtain a free trial package of Pyramid Pile Remedy by mail from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan. The ad promises immediate relief from pain itching and swelling and offers a full size bottle for 50 cents after trying the free trial mailed in plain wrap.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid
Grocery list items and prices from Lard-Armour catalog
A list of groceries and prices including lime leaf, Armour products, sugar, resin, butter, eggs, cheese, beef, and assorted beans and peas. Mentions bag sizes, delivery with grocery orders, and several per unit prices. Notable items include butter 1 dot, eggs 20c, cheese 24c, and assorted preserved goods.
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Victor
George Lincoln Parker
Castle House
Vernon Castle
Castle
Rythmedik
Arthur Green
Krakauer, Emerson, Estey
R. S. Howard
Boylston ST
Stiesai
Maine
New Hampshire
C. M. Bart
North Station
Rhode Island
Braves
Wolf
Hanover and
Portland Sts
Copenhagen
Carson
House
Legislative Committee Upon Ways and Means
WAB
Washington & Essex Ic
Oacon LG
Henry Siegel Co
Bright
Dean
J. C. Whidden
Winn St
Woburn
Mass
Foster-Milburn Co
T Store
Buffalo
WA Bacon Co
Malu Pet
Lia
Bacons
W. & A. Bacon Co
Europe
Royal Axminster
Ize
Aedges Fio Um
Armour
Patatoss
Vancy
Green Mountain
Les
Lee
Portieres
Negee
Cosi
England
California
Hedges
Kime
Shepherd
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