Lenglen’s Collapse Sparks U S Championship Upset
Mile. Suzanne Lenglen, holder of the world tennis title, collapsed during the second round at Forest Hills amid a sensational chorus of jeers from New York spectators who labeled her a quitter. The episode unfolded on the West Side Tennis Club courts as the match continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Forest Hills
N. Y
Mile
Suzanne Lenglen
Paris
France
United States
West Side
Sinn Fein leaders demand complete independence for Ireland
In Dublin on opening of the Irish Republican Parliament Eamon De Valera urged complete independence for Ireland aligning with the ideals of the American Declaration of Independence. He reiterated Ireland's claim to separation from Britain and said the Republican Parliament's cabinet is the sole government the Irish people recognize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Associated Press
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Eamon de Valera
Ford May Buy Victory Plant Near Boston
Detroit August 16 Henry Ford may acquire the Victory plant at Squantum near Boston to build fabricated ships and automobiles. Mayor Bradford of Quincy says a Ford representative is interviewing him in Detroit and Bradford plans to visit Ford to discuss the plant and its benefits to the state and city with Boston Mayor Peters and Governor Cox backing the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Henry Ford
Victory
Squantum
Boston
William A. Bradford
Quincy
Mass
Ford
Bradford
Atlantic Seaboard
Erie Canal
Peters
Cox
Employment figures show millions out of work in US
Secretary of Labor Davis told the Senate that estimates place 6,735,000 persons without jobs in the United States. The figure responds to a resolution seeking current unemployment data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ihis
United States
Davis
Senate
Lodge to Represent U S at Parleys
President Harding announced the selection of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts as the U S representative at a disarmament conference. The choice brings a Bay State man into the high profile post with strong executive confidence noted by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Patrolman Flung From Wagon In City Crash
Patrolman Arthur Timerbacka of the Athens Street Police was thrown through the windshield when a patrol wagon struck a trolley at B and West Sixth streets on the way to a fire. He suffered serious head and body wounds and received stitches at Carney Hospital. driver Kennerton escaped injury as the wagon and trolley collided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Timerbacka
Athens Street
South
Boston
West Sixth Streets
Timerbacka
Carney Hospital
Kennerton
West Sixth Street
Dover oil drive gains steam under Maine scrutiny
Dover Maine August 16 with many state onlookers watching a local oil venture. Murray W. leads a push backed by over a hundred investors who have risked hundreds in other oil projects. The effort advances rapidly amid mixed opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Maine
Murray W
Stolen Sweets Appeal Involving Neighboring Cabbages
David M Wood of Wakefield faced a Malden court on a technical trespass charge after his cow pushed through a fence and ate three cabbages from William Shirley's garden. Shirley demanded payment. Wood agreed to pay the price, and the case was placed on file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David M. Wood
Wakefield
Wood
Malden
William Shirley
Shirley
Boston urged to donate to Cuneo Fund by city leaders
Police Commissioner Edwin A. Curtis and the Cuneo fund committee ask Boston residents to contribute to the Cuneo Fund. The appeal urges public support to aid the fund’s goals in assisting those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
CUNEO
Edwin A. Curtis
Cuneo Fund Committee
The
Boston Post
FAVORS PLAN TO REORGANIZE
Washington Aug 16 Complete reorganization of the army general staff along lines tested in France by General Pershing is approved by Secretary Weeks The new plan sets five sections each controlling its province yet coordinated with the others It is suggested the overseas nomenclature G 1 G 2 etc be retained for the sections
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army General Staff
France
Pershing
Weeks
Boy Charged With Assault Using a Hot Dog
William O Gara a 14 year old resident of Somerville was arrested by Patrolman John W Sullivan on a charge of assault and battery with a hot dog after allegedly throwing a mustard covered frankfurter at Chief Buffalo Bill during a vaudeville stroll near Stoddard and Howard streets in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O'Gara
Chestnut Street
Somerville
John W. Sullivan
Joy Street
Boston
Buffalo Bill
Custer
Stoddard Street
Howard Street
Young O'Gara
O'Gara
Homebrew Allowed Under Willis Campbell Amendment
Washington reports interpretations of a Willis Campbell amendment could let any householder brew beer at home. The note continues on page 15, second column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shoots Wife by Mistake in Detroit Tragedy
Detroit August 16 Lesha Swope 24 was shot and killed by her husband who woke to a noise in the kitchen and fired at a form by the window. He called a neighbor after finding the bed empty, learning the dead woman was his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Lesha Swope
Swope
Hoover says relief work nonpolitical in Riga message
Secretary Hoover as head of the American relief administration states in Riga that relief activities are based on humane motives and not political aims. He also emphasizes that American instruments must be kept in operation to carry out relief work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Washington
United News
American Relief Administration
Riga
Belgian flee Brussels as Germans march on city
Belgians flee Brussels as German forces press toward the city with the capital relocated to Antwerp in 1914. The note lists wartime events from 1914 and a year-ago recap of the Minsk peace talks, Wrangel’s forces driving Reds, and French actions in Silesia near Katowice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Antwerp
Kovna
Minsk
Wrangel
Don
Silesia
Kattowits
Weather outlook for New England and Atlantic coast
Forecast shows unsettled, showery weather across northern New England, southern New England, and much of the east with increasing cloudiness Wednesday and showers Thursday. Winds remain moderate to fresh from the southwest and south, temperatures largely unchanged. Local coastal areas expect overcast skies and possible rains from Sandy Hook to Tatteras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington
New England
Mississippi River
Sandy Hook
Tatteras
Weather Outlook With Mild Temperatures and Showers
Fair today with mild temperatures. Tonight turns unsettled with a chance of showers and cooler spells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pune
Bull Runs Amuck in Belmont
A mad bull escaped from a pen in Brighton stockyards and rampaged through Watertown Belmont and Arlington. It damaged a car, frightened residents, and injured Frank Quinn. Belmont officers subdued it with a rope and burlap bag, with Officer Grant sustaining bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull
Belmont
Brighton
Watertown
Arlington
Frank Quinn
Edward White
Watertown Square
Bright Street
George Parks
Frank Grant
Belmont Police
Parks
Grant
Baseball Results Across Leagues Yesterday
National League games saw Boston and Chicago tied 6 6 with Philadelphia, Pittsburg 5 in first game and 8S 4 in 11 innings second game. Brooklyn defeated New York 7 6. American League results not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beca
Molla Mallory
L. 1
Westerday
Erin
de Valera
Lodge
For
Bay State
Robert L. Norton
OUR Service
Gale & Kent
Court ST
Metropolitan Coal Co
Exchange Place
Fort Hill
George E. Richards
Glidden-Hyde Co
Simpson
Simpson Spring Co
Mfrs
Easton, Mass
Favors
Floating Hospital
George C. Lee
Ped Re Hs Hospital
State Street
Thompson's Spa
Ose
Tae Ley
St. Louis
Linscott Motor CO
REO
Commonwealth Ave
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!