Tiffany Relates Harrowing European War Voyage Incident
Mr. Perry Tiffany of New York recounts a perilous sea crossing aboard a tramp steamer from Bergen Norway with his wife a friend’s butler and maid aboard. He remarks that the ordeal surpasses General Sherman’s war description and leaves a lasting impression of wartime danger.
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New York
Bergen
Norway
Tiffany
Mr. Tiffany
General Sherman
Nation mourns president as flag at half staff
The nation shows deep sympathy for the President in bereavement with half mast nationwide. As the body of his loyal companion lies in a Georgia churchyard this afternoon, citizens are urged to pause and reflect on the sorrow of America's public servant.
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United States
Georgia
Rowdyism at City Point raises police protection concerns
Reports of Sunday disturbances at City Point renew calls for stronger police presence at Marine Park where women children and decent men seek peaceful recreation. The text urges preventing harassment by a few disorderly individuals and maintaining safe park enjoyment.
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City Point
Marine Park
Hamlin Chosen for Federal Reserve Board by President Wilson
The Board Governor Charles S Hamlin of Massachusetts is selected by President Wilson for the new Federal Reserve Board. The article lauds his government finance experience and administrative ability saying he will bring essential qualities to the board and that the public expects the board to succeed.
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Wilson
Charles S. Hamlin
Masachusetts
Federal Reserve Board
Hamlin
Olympic Games in Berlin Threatened by European War
The article argues the 1916 Olympic Games in Berlin face serious risk due to ongoing European conflict. It notes racial animosities and possible postponement concerns, rejects San Francisco Panama Expo suggestion, and endorses holding the games in 1916 in Boston with Harvard Stadium as a suitable venue.
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Germany
San Francisco
Boston
Harvard
Olympic Committee Takes Action on Proposition
The Olympic committee moves to act on a key proposition, signaling upcoming decisions and potential changes in policy or funding.
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Olympic Committee
Alsace Reoccupation Spurs French Spirit in War
The article notes France’s return to Alsace after 43 years, citing General Joffre’s proclamation to Alsatians. It argues the moral impact on France, strengthens esprit de corps, and questions strategic value while acknowledging modest initial gains.
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France
Alsace
Lorraine
Joffre
Place de la Concorde
Strassburg
Divorce Bid Follows 24 Moves A Year By Wife
William P of Chicago seeks a divorce from his wife asserting she moves their home belongings 24 times annually. He recounts repeated relocations from 12 months of marriage, including a note announcing a move to 1323 Michigan Avenue. He laments the ongoing upheaval and jokes about her acting career as a mover.
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William P
Chicago
Bill
Michigan Avenue
Dan
Beersheba
Battles in the Air Show Uncertain Supremacy of Aerial Warfare
The article notes inconclusive results in European air conflicts with mixed reports of a Belgian plane destroying a Zeppelin over Liege and Belgian and German air forces exchanging bombardments. It argues aerial combat conditions remain unsettled and unpredictable as both sides face destruction as a variable of victory.
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Europe
Liege
Foreign cafe encounter sparks terse wartime quip
An Austrian entering a Belgium German cafe sought English stew while a French waiter retorted that business is too Russian I can t Servia. The dialogue reflects wartime tension and multilingual pith.
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Hungary
Belgium
Frantic ad seeks instant loan amid suggestion essay
A fragment from an Indiana newspaper features a want ad for $500 with six percent interest for six months and a bold follow up by N Newkirk offering $50,000 at 10 percent. The piece contrasts personal finance plea with a satirical essay on suggestion in daily life.
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Indiana
N. Newkirk
A Safe Place for Savings Cited by Postmaster General
The Postmaster General notes large numbers of foreign-born wage earners are moving savings to post offices, freeing funds for commerce as withdrawals dip. He predicts broad practical approval of postal savings and cites the system as safe for individuals and the nation.
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Atlantic
Heat and humidity in Boston raise weather woes
Residents describe yesterday afternoon as oppressively humid though thermometers show Boston within normal heat. Across the region moisture lingers, amplifying discomfort while vegetation finally benefits after a dry spring.
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Boston
Mystic River CT and Old Mystic village rise in New England views
The Mystic River in Connecticut charms visitors with four miles of scenic banks and cliffs, near New London. Historic notes recount Fort Rachel defense against a British ship, Pequot fort origins, Mason’s 80 men raid, and early settlement by Captain Thomas Hewitt in 1650, with Old Mystic village three miles upstream.
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Whittier
Connecticut
New London
Fort Rachel
Mystic River
Mystic
Pequot
John Mason
Saybrook
Long Island Sound
Thomas Hewitt
Old Mystic
Former actress Isabelle Evesson-Cooper dies in Stamford
Isabelle Evesson-Cooper once a leading woman of the Old Boston Museum Stock Company died at her Stamford home. She first appeared as Dora in Harbor Lights and played Susan McGreery in Held by the Enemy. Her fame grew during a national tour in Little Lord Fauntleroy and as Rose Leigh in Rosedale. Her last Boston appearance was two years ago.
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Isabelle Evesson-Cooper
Old Boston Museum Stock Company
Stamford
Conn
Dora
Harbor Lights
Susan McGreery
Observant Citizen notes from Boston area columns
A collage of brief items includes praise for two polar bears at the local zoo and remarks on Judge Thomas P. Riley touring Ireland. Other notes praise Hiram Newhall on his 90th birthday, discuss gold shipments and cade kegs, and reference Danvers and Mansfield residents with long barber careers.
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Paul Spiessert
Spiessert
War Could Force Apple Consumption Homeward Says Expert
An expert warns that ongoing war disruptions may compel households to eat more apples at home and push fruit prices down. He notes supply chain strain could alter availability and cost, affecting both farmers and shoppers.
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Tory
Heartless Wish Threatens Baby and Strained Marriage
Zelma Perkins longs to escape motherly duties and leaves the baby with Miranda at Pine Cottage. The child falls gravely ill. a doctor warns of danger as Zelma learns of the crisis by telegram. Jim reassures her and accepts shared responsibility, while Zelma mourns the near loss and vows to change.
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Zelma
Grace
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Miranda
Jim
Equill
Pine Cottage
Umpire Chase Folly Sparks Row in Park
A poem attributed to Walt Mason recalls youths mobbing an umpire after a game. They chased him from the park as darkness fell, throwing bottles and debris while celebrating their “splendid time.” The verse laments the incident and mocks the mob’s mood.
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Walt Mason
Adams Newspaper Service
Captains and Kingdoms Ode Warns Against War
A poetic appeal pleads for peace as captains and kingdoms turn from harmony to war. The speaker laments fallen innocence, the white dove spirit, and the bloodshed of legions, urging God to lift the dark cloud before the dawn is lost.
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