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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1919
Page
6
Miss Mary Brooks of Gloucester wins a $100 prize in the Post Condensed Novels Contest. The Gloucester School Board member was chosen unanimously by judges for her condensation of novels in the judged event.
Helen Hunt Jackson born October 18 1831 in Amherst Massachusetts daughter of N W Fiske twice married first to Major Edward B Hunt US Engineers who died 1863 later to W S Jackson banker in Colorado Springs She was a prolific writer praised by William Higginson and author of Mercy Philbrick's Choice Hettys Strange History and Ramona Her later work focused on Native American conditions including A Century of Dishonor She died August 12 1885 in San Francisco leaving a legacy as pen woman and reformer.
Ramona meets Padre Salvierderra at Moreno ranch where she learns of her unknown heritage. Alessandro, captain of the shearing band and Pablo's son, charms Ramona with violin music while Felipe recovers from illness and the household awaits dawn hymns. The tale intertwines love, family resentments, and mystery.
Ramona and Alessandro wed in San Diego after separation from the Senora and dispersion of their people. They seek safety among Americans, endure tragedy, and build a life in remote valleys while facing constant fear and loss, ending with Ramona’s enduring love for Baba and the grown memory of Majella.
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At Seaconset Aug 1 a lively seaside crowd hears tales of Mary Pickford from old theatre circles. Bob Hilliard, writer of The Pride of Race, recalls meeting Pickford in New York and a Toronto stage warning about dirty hands. The Nantucket band incident adds light mischief to the coastal retreat.
Robert Hilliard, known as Bob, runs a famed Nantucket summer oasis on the island’s estate. He rails against movies, calling them a threat to legitimate theater while boasting a private, invitation‑only bar with abundant liquor for guests. He notes his wife Olga and public‑facing persona as a fixture of this seasonal scene.
President Wilson transmits to the Senate a brief protocol to the German peace treaty. The document, signed at Versailles on June 2, 1919, outlines conditions for destruction of Helgoland fortifications, reparation credits, and procedures for handing over individuals and evidence, with a commission to supervise coastal works and other measures to speed reparations.
Cabled reports from Tokyo via the Nippu Jiji state that serious anti Japanese disturbances have erupted in Tsi Nan Fu the capital of Shantung province China. A commander of the Chinese garrisons has declared martial law on the city.
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