Metropolitan Home Telephone Co Gets Bond Filed
A $60 000 bond signed by A G Bearle and filed with the Boston city treasurer signals the Metropolitan Home Telephone Company is ready to begin work. Officers include president A G Bearle Bernard Wolf vice president and James B Ferguson treasurer. The firm, incorporated in Massachusetts with $100 000 capital, aims to lay conduits city wide within two to three years. Alfred S Hayes is attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Bearle
Metropolitan Home Telephone Company
New Telephone Company
Ohio
Bernard M. Wolf
Boston
James B. Ferguson
Ferguson Brothers, Bakers
Massachusetts
Bernard Wolf
Representa
Tive
Post
Alfred S. Hayes
Board of Aldermen
Mary McDonough challenges world to swim races
Miss Mary McDonough of 564 East Third street South Boston issues a global challenge to any amateur woman swimmer for any distance. She credits her easy victory at City Point in the Greater Boston championship to natural talent and urges women to swim during summer after remarking on housework and home duties.
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Mary McDonough
East Third Street
South Boston
City Point
Greater Boston
McDonough
Eleanora Sears
North Shore
MISTAKEN That is the Case of Thousands with Eczema
Thousands suffer from eczema and other skin diseases though blood is not at fault. External germs cause itching and burning, and the A. J. M. prescription sold by Riker Jaynes drug stores in Boston claims to kill germs, relieve symptoms instantly, and restore skin health. Dr Geo William Yates endorsed its use from Evansville Indiana. Large bottle priced at one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Riker-Jaynes
Geo. William Yates
Evansville
Ind
Riker-Jaynes 5
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
Harfina
Drupygista
HOUGHTON @ DUTTON
Young Swimmer Miss McDonough Leads Local Race Feats
The article profiles Miss Margaret McDonough and her sister, noting their height, weight, and swimming styles. Miss Margaret, 15, already has a display of cups and medals and invites competition with other 15-year-old girls in events from sprints to 600 yards.
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Margaret McDonough
Miss Margaret
The
Post
Call for Cole committee grows to near ten thousand
A statement from Speaker Cole's headquarters replies to Luce's request for a public Cole committee of 5000, claiming the group is closer to 10,000. It names Beverly Councillor Cole, ex Congressman Knox of Lawrence, Mayors Bullock Fitchburg Harrington Worcester Wallis, and notes Luce should explain remarks about radicalism and licensing.
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Cole
Luce
Beverly
Knox
Lawrence
William J. Bullock
New Bedford
Sawyer
Fitchburg
Harrington
Worcester
Wallis
No License League
Emperor Nicholas Replaces Defense Council Chief
Emperor Nicholas thanks Grand Duke Nicholas Nicolaievitch for leading the council for national defense and relieves him ahead of reforms to council regulations and war office reorganization. Retirement follows criticism of duc al intrusion in state affairs raised in the Duma during war office budget debate. The move signals Duma influence on high state matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Nicholas
Nicholas Nicholaievitch
Council For National Defense
Council
War Office
Grand Duke
Duma
M. Guchkoff
Debs Meeting Ban Sparks Boston Socialist Protest
Boston Socialists denounce Tremont Temple and People's Temple for denying Eugene V. Debs a speaking venue during his New England tour. They cite fear of losing class interests and plan to hold a rally at Fanueil Hall on Oct 6. Debs, seen at prior Boston events, travels from Chicago with Benjamin Hanford and other Socialists.
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Boston
Tremont Temple
People’s Temple
Eugene V. Debs
New England
Socialist Club
Washington Street
Jack London
Debs
Kaufman
Fanueil Hall
City
Columbia Theatre
Chicago
Benjamin Hanford
New Chairman to Be Named in State Democratic Committee
Chairman James W. Synan of the Democratic State committee plans a Wednesday meeting at the Quincy House to name a new executive chairman. He faces resistance to a Boston candidate and may appoint Representative Edward O'Brien of Worcester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Synan
Democratic State Committee
Quincy House
Boston
Edward O’brien
Worcester
Independence party rejects Vahey for Governor race
James H. Vahey will not receive the Independence party endorsement for governor. An authoritative Hearst camp statement confirms the rejection and signals a third candidate in the fall contest. Democrats say Vahey’s radical stance could appeal to indeps and help challenge Drape if supported. The Independence League says it will field its own candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Vahey
Independence Party
Hearst
Vahey
Independence
Prohibition Candidate Chafin Nearly Drowns at YMCA Pool
Eugene W. Chafin the Prohibition presidential candidate narrowly escaped drowning Saturday night in the YMCA pool in Lincoln Nebraska. He sank in the deep end and was rescued by three young men including Maurice Hyland who testifies he was practically helpless before being pulled to the surface. He recovered quickly and spoke at a Chautauqua address the next day.
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Lincoln
Neb
Eugene W. Chafin
Prohibition
Cotton Workers Strike at New Orleans Mills
Several hundred operatives at the Wayne-Ma ginns cotton mills in New Orleans have gone on strike leaving only a small working force in the mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Women Mob Starr Store Sale Draws Crowds in Wet Debacle
More than 1000 women flocked to L Starr & Company after a Sunday Post announced a $25,000 water damaged sale. A lightning strike caused water damage, prompting rapid clearance at unprecedented prices with extra staff and timed store closures. TheSale continues through the week with reserve stock to ensure bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
L. Starr & Company
Sunday Post
Starr
Tragic Collision Kills Nine on German Rail Line
In Eckenfohrde Germany nine people were killed and many injured when a passenger train collided with a train of empty cars on the Flensburg Kiel branch line.
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Eckenfohrde
Germany
Flensburg
Kiel
Sherman May Be Big Gun At September Republican Barbecue
James S. Sherman the Republican candidate for Vice President is slated as the headliner at a Point of Pines barbecue in early September. The event, nearly derailed when Taft could not confirm in time, is now certain to proceed with about 30 000 tickets sold and heavy costs sunk. State committee managers urge Sherman to attend to ensure success.
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James S. Sherman
Point of Pines
Willam H. Taft
Republican State Committee
Sherman
Woman Adopts Out Four Month Old Baby Boy
Mrs. Alice Karwowska of St. Louis offered her four month old baby for adoption to Catholic parents after her husband refused to have the child in the home. The mother placed an advertisement in the newspapers seeking a suitable adoptive family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Alice Karwowska
Karwowska
North Ninth Street
Dorey Denies Taking Child in Jamaica Plain Incident
John J. Dorey a Somerville contractor denies reports he attempted to kidnap his 2 year old son living with his mother at 272 Lamartine street Jamaica Plain The father says he has not seen the child for a month and was not near his wife's residence Saturday night The custody suit from June last year remains on appeal in the courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Dorey
Somerville
Lamartine Street
Jamaica Plain
Dorey
New Modes for Cure and Relief of Eye Troubles
Several physicians endorse Williams Optical Company with the finest eye treatment offices in the United States. The facility features extensive equipment including Xray UV light Leucodescent-ray D'Arsonval current Morton wave high frequency and neuralizing devices. Williams personally oversees all departments at 168 Tremont Street between West and Mason streets facing Poston Common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams Optical Company
United States
Williams
Tremont Street
West
Mason Streets
Poston Common
Ade
Wright Takes Short Flight at Le Mans
Wilbur Wright of Dayton Ohio made a brief ascent at Le Mans France after two false starts. The flyer stayed aloft about two kilometres in 1 minute 47 seconds and, due to the late hour, did not attempt a longer flight. Several thousand spectators witnessed the event.
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LE Mans
France
Wilbur Wright
Dayton, O
Wright
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365 Washington Street
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Brooks
Aronson
Washington St
Sromica
Srssewa
Women Mob Starr Store
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