Steamer Wilhelmina Survives Florida Hurricane Route
The tramp steamer Wilhelmina bound from Matanzas Cuba to Boston with a large cargo of sugar raced a tropical hurricane off Florida and Cape Hatteras for two days. Under Captain Hugo the ship reached South Boston docks and will discharge at the refinery. The voyage began after leaving Matanzas on the 31st and featured a dangerous gale with a turn eastward that saved the vessel.
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Florida
Cape Hatteras
Wilhelmina
Matanzas
Cuba
Hugo
Boston
Cardenas
Captain Hugo
Gulf Stream
Cure Eyes Free Advice and Cure Book Offer
An old advertisement promises a home eye treatment called the Oneat Natural Method. It claims to cure eye trouble without doctors or operations, with no pain or danger and free access to a Cure Book. The copy urges readers to send for the guide today.
Blind Eye Cure Claims in Postcard Advertisement
A postal style pitch from Dr. Oren Oneal of Chicago promises free advice and a cure for sore eyes and related conditions. It cites past successes, offers an Eye Book, and invites readers to mail a coupon with name and address for further information. The ad excludes those born blind or with no light perception.
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Ww. W. Rhinehart
Jamestown
N. Y
Hd. K. Miles
Rockwell
Texas
Oren Oneal
Chicago
Five Co K Men Arrested for Avoiding Camp Duty
Clinton August 7 five men belonging to Company K Ninth Regiment M V M were arrested by a detail under Captain Robert McReel for non participation in the tour of duty at South Framingham. Some were taken on the streets others at their homes. five more are expected to be charged later.
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South Framingham
Robert C. Davis
Robert F. Hayden
Clinton
Ninth Regiment
Robert McReel
Women Terrorized in Chestnut Hill
Newton Aug 7. Police report a reign of terror in Chestnut Hill as three assaults on women remain unsolved. Authorities link none of the Newton cases to Mathew Riley, a 19 year old East Boston youth arrested earlier in Watertown. New witnesses describe a male chauffeur accompanying Miss Maud Wilson and Miss Alice Wilson, with patrolmen and fence workers providing crucial sightings near Hammond's Pond and the Boston Ice Company area.
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Newton
Chestnut Hill
Mitchell
Cooney
Watertown
Mathew Riley
East Boston
Austin
Laura Philbrick
Charles River
Myrtle Livingstone
Pine Ridge Road
Maud Wilson
Newton Centre
Alice Wilson
Roxbury
Riley
Gore Street
Boston
Philbrick
School Street
Clifford
Watertown Force
Austin Farm
Noyes
Hammond's Pond
Joan Kennerman
High Street
Randolph
Kennerman
Miss Wilson
Allen
Brookline
John Gillis
William Kelley
New England Anchor Fence Company
Summer Street
C. S. Houghton
Shrewsbury Road
Wilson
Boylston Street
Boston Ice Company
Gillis
Kelley
Boston & Albany
Teamsters Face Bunch of Reforms
At the Boston convention Mayor Fitzgerald lauds city facilities for laborers and education. President Shea urges reforms to the International constitution including limited city officer elections, ex officio board members, and tightened control of funds and membership jurisdiction. The focus remains on strengthening existing unions rather than rapid expansion.
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International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Boston
Fitzgerald
Paine Memorial Hall
City
Shea
Connecticut Proves Fast In Measured Mile Run
In Rockland Maine on August 7 the first class battleship Connecticut completed 14 runs over a measured mile outside the harbor. The trial showed speeds averaging 18.73 knots among the best five runs, a result highly satisfactory to Rear Admiral Robly D. Evans and the trial board.
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Rockland
Connecticut
Robly D. Evans
Navy Ship Trial Reports Faster Government Boat
Trials show the government built boat averaging 18.59 knots over five runs, faster than the Louisiana sister ship. Maximum revolutions reached 128.84 per minute while Louisiana did 125. A fatal accident marred the test as L M Turner, a first class fireman borrowed from Ohio, was killed when a 200 pound bucket fell on him during hoisting.
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Louisiana
Connecticut
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
L. M. Turner
Ohio
Turner
Mayor and Family Headed to Old Orchard Beach
Mayor Fitzgerald leaves Boston with his family for a week at Old Orchard Beach. Alderman Berwin will safeguard city interests in his absence. The mayor plans to attend the Redberry Club outing at Pine Point Friday and may visit the White Mountains before returning.
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Fitzgerald
Old Orchard Beach
Alderman Berwin
Pine Point
Boston
White Mountains
School teachers sail on Sampson for Jamaica ports
A group of school teachers departed on the United Fruit Company steamer Admiral Sampson under Captain Henshaw for Jamaican ports. They plan an extended island tour and some excursionists will join for the round trip.
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United Fruit Company
Admiral Sampson
Henshaw
Jamaican
Labor Groups Plan Quiet Labor Day Activities in Charlestown
District Assembly 50 K of L holds a secret meeting in Roughan building Charlestown tonight. Stone Masons' Union 9 declines Labor Day parade opting for entertainment and smoke talk. Retail Clerks 796 elects Flanagan Gallagher O’Meara Sullivan Mehigan Daniels McGrath McCabe pro tem. Noddle Island Assembly initiates four members and receives 10 applications. Stablemen’s Union opts for a concert and smoke talk at Wells Memorials. International convention progress reported to members.
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District Assembly 50
K. of L
Roughan
Charlestown
Stone Masons’ Union 9
Hollis Hall
Clerks’ Association
Washington Street
Charles Flanagan
John J. Gallagher
Anastasia O'Meara
John Sullivan
S. J. Mehigan
Herman Daniels
James McGrath
John McCabe
Noddle Island
Stablemen's Union
Wells Memorials
Timothy Scott
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Zisqip LD
Framingham Centre
Saxonville
Davis
Bell
Bernard S. James
Washington
James
Cure Eyes
CO. K
Sampson
Jamaica
LABOR
Edward A. Marx
Albany, N.Y
Best Forum
The
Bowels
Mr Candy Cathartic
Sterling Remedy Co
N.Y
Henry Siegel CO
Washington and Essex Sts
Essex Street
Hayward Place
Essex St. Side
Furniture Dept
Seton
New England
China
Ae August Satach
Mission
Dresser
Oye
Uneeda Bis
Cuit
Fairbanks
America
Borden Condensed Milk Co
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Ceylon
J. S. Farrens
Maine
A. Stuart & Co
Gspene Ge
John Alden
Washburn- Crosby Co
Hazel 5 Creamery
Crosby
Own Model Bakery
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