Nine year old Jimmie Harrington flees Boston again
In Malden a 9 year old, Jimmie Harrington, clad in a laundry marked night shirt, escaped from Chardon Street Home for the D estitute Children for the 16th time. He fled Roxbury Crossing in a bathrobe after being sent back, then rejoined Frankie Nagle of South Boston. Authorities debated returning him to the home with restraints, but he disappeared again after meals.
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Jimmie Harrington
Malden
Way Stations
Chardon Street
Jimmie
Charlestown
City Hospital
Roxbury Crossing
Frankie Nagle
South Boston
Greater Boston
Dudley Street
Nagle
Unconscious man found with wood alcohol poisoning
George West age 39 of al Coleman street was found unconscious at the corner of Washington and Common streets and taken to City Hospital where he is reported to be suffering from wood alcohol poisoning.
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George West
al Coleman Street
Washington and
Common Streets
War Vet Patients Visit L Street Baths
Wounded and disabled soldiers from Parker Hill Hospital are taken in small groups to the L Street baths in South Boston by Red Cross and Knights of Columbus workers. Yesterday's favorable weather allowed many to swim and stroll the beach while others rested or played handball, some in sun baths.
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Parker Hill Hospital
L Street
South
Boston
Red Cross
Knights of Columbus
George Duroucher
Steve Seinks
Thomas Watts
George Foster
Charles Devlin
Philip Woods
Gallagher Chosen National President of Friends of Irish Freedom
The Right Reverend Michael J. Gallagher bishop of Detroit elected national president succeeding Peter F. Magennis. He urged Americans of Irish blood to continue pressing the League of Nations, arguing its aim was to preserve British empire territorial integrity post World War I.
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New York
Michael J. Gallagher
Detroit
Friends of Irish Freedom
Peter F. Magennis
Europe
National Council
League of Nations
Republicans urge league stance amid Texas primary talks
Governor Cox reports receiving letters from Democrats and Republicans urging a strong League of Nations position. He notes many messages reference Harding’s league declaration and says independent Republicans are dissatisfied. Cox also states a policy of non interference in Democratic primaries nationwide.
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Dayton
League of Nations
Cox
Columbus
Harding
Texas
Lloyd George Seeks 25 Million Aid for Germany in Coal Deal
In London the House of Commons debated an advance of 25 000 000 dollars to Germany tied to Spa coal agreements. Lloyd George defended the plan as a practical shift from costly army action arguing Germany must pay debts in coal or goods. He noted Germany lacks gold and coal is essential while their population is underfed. Labour welcomed the move as a tempered Versailles revision.
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London
Germany
Spa
House of Commons
Lloyd George
High heels urged to cut health risks at chiropody meeting
Dr E J Matucci head of the National Association of Chiropodists urged women to drop high heels and silk stockings during hot weather to reduce illness. He spoke at the ninth annual convention opening today at Temple University annex in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
E. J. Matucci
National Association of Chiropodists
Temple University
Buttonwood Street
Causes of many ills traced to women's feet attire
Dr. Matucci warned that most bodily complaints originate from foot abuse. He linked narrow pointed high heels to early wrinkles around the eyes and a sagging mouth from constant foot pressure and fatigue, claiming removing heels would avert 90 percent of women's ailments.
Women and High Heels Stir Debate on Fashion and Health
Dr. Matucci argues many women wear high heels for style and fear breaking the habit if they switch to one inch heels. He notes corrective operations may be needed for foot distortions and urges jazz dancing and sensible shoes. He cautions against warm weather silk stockings that heat and swell feet, negating dancing benefits.
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Dr. Matucci
Matucci
Hitchcock to Debate League for Democrats
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska, administration leader in the Senate treaty fight, chosen by Governor Cox to represent Democrats in a joint debate on the League of Nations at Winona Lake Indiana on August 9. The Republican national committee will name a opposing debater.
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Hitchcock
League For Democrats
Washington
Nebraska
Senate
Cox
League of Nations
Winone Lake
Ind
Republican National Committee
Sinn Fein Official Reported Resigning in Ireland
Sinn Fein member Diarmait Lynch of Cork southeast division and food controller in the republic’s government reportedly resigned from the republican Parliament over disagreements with De Valera and U S Sinn Fein leaders. He sent a long letter to the Speaker explaining his decision and Irish circles predict this could trigger major changes within Sinn Fein.
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Sinn Fein
London
Diarmin Lynch
House of Commons
Cork
America
de Valera
United States
Slayer of Woman Dies After Cambridge Shooting
The body of Mrs. Grate R. Cummings was en route to Colebrook New Hampshire for burial after being slain at her Cambridge apartment on Friday night. Harry W Douglass an ex service man who shot her died in Cambridge City Hospital.
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Grate R. Cummings
Mt. Auburn Street
Cambridge
Colebrook
N. H
Harry W. Douglass
Cambridge City Hospital
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