Monson Girl Dies By Own Action In Palmer Pond
Faith Davis of Monson is believed to have killed herself by drowning in a Palmer mill pond after a troubled romance. State officers allege she acted on fear of losing the man she loved, who was seen with her the night before. The note found by her parents showed nervous writing and unclear meaning.
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Palmer
Faith Davis
Monson
Miss Davis
Thomas Bligh
Bligh
Faith
Gertrude
Ware
Grace Maguire
Stephen J. Taft
Springfield
Gertrude Davis
Davis
West
Miners Trapped After Maypole Mine Explosion
In Wigan England rescuers say none of the 76 miners entombed by yesterday’s Maypole coal mine blast are believed to have survived.
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Wigan
Eng
Maypole
Wooden fireboats urged to protect waterfront instead of steel
Fire Commissioner Parker defends wooden fireboats against merchants who fear steel vessels. He argues a wooden boat would burn less and be just as effective, with pumps and spraying gear identical. He says experts support wood and invites further objections.
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Parker
Water Front
Quiet Divorcees Tie Quick Newport Wedding
Mrs. Mary Brady Hall 42 and Herbert H. Harriman 36 were quietly married in Newport at noon and left for New York. The license was issued at City Hall amid public knowledge of the plan. both have histories of prior marriages. Mrs Hall is a New York judge's daughter and a noted society leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Mary Brady Hall
Herbert H. Harriman
New York
Hall
Harriman
City Hall
Charles Hall
Miss Hunnewell
Boston
Judge Brady
Bandits Loot Kazansky Monastery Near Tambov
Bandits raided the Kazansky monastery near Tambov, taking gold and jewels valued at about 40000 dollars last night. Local authorities investigate the heist and search for suspects.
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Tambov
Russia
Kazansky Monastery
Conference on Needs of the Negro at Clifton Session
At Dyke's Rock Cottage in Clifton Aug 19 the conference discussed education and advancement of African Americans. Presidents from 16 states spoke including T O Fuller, Wilbur Thirkfield, George Sale, W B Matthews, R T Pollard and John E White. Major General O O Howard attended briefly and left for Vermont.
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Clifton
Dyke’s Rock Cottage
W. N. Hartshorn
International Sunday School Association
South
T. O. Fuller
Howe Bible School
Memphis
Tenn
George Sale
New York
American Baptist Home Missionary Society
Wilbur P. Thirkfield
Howard University
Washington, D. C
W. B. Matthews
Atlanta University
Atlanta
R. T. Pollard
Selma University
Selma
Ala
John E. White
O. O. Howard
Vermont
Lockhart Mill End Sale Draws Massive Boston Crowds
Houghton & Dutton Co launches a six day Lockhart Mill End Sale with goods from mills and factories across the United States and Europe. Mr Lockhart leads daily demonstrations, slashing prices by half and beyond while shoppers pack the store seeking exclusive, fresh merchandise not tied to stock-clearing.
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Houghton & Dutton Co
Lockhart Mill
Boston
Houghton & Dutton Company
Europe
Lockhart
New England
United States
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Promoted by California Fig Co
The Well Informed favor a simple mild laxative. California Fig Syrup Co promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe, effective remedy known to physicians. Genuine product available through leading druggists for fifty cents per bottle.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Calima Fig Syrup Co
Mrs. Gardner Decries Persecution Over Art Seizure
Boston art collector Mrs. Gardner claims persecution as customs seize a Chicago bound collection valued at $80,000 alleging $70,000 duty and a $40,000 fine. She says the objects are her property and disputes the tapestries and overall value while awaiting authorities and a grand jury review.
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Montgomery
Boston
Gardner
Chadbourne
Ames
United States
Sims
Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Warren Street
Brookline
Post
Customs Department
Emily Crane
Thomas I. Chadbourne
Far East
Europe
Wassell
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
Knox
Three Injured in Boston Trolley Collision
A crash at Berkeley and Columbus avenues in Boston injures three people as Grove Hall and South Boston trolleys collide. Mrs Powers, wife of Harold Powers, badly bruised, pleads with doctors to spare her mother in Jersey City distress. The Grove Hall car carried 22 passengers. both crews blamed insufficient clearance. Traffic halted about 30 minutes while Division 1 crews cleared wreckage.
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George Powers
Mocelle Street
Jersey City
John Axon
South Boston
D. 8. Murphy
Grove Hall
Boston Elevated Company
Berkeley Street
Boylston
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley
Division 1
Powers
City Hospital
Wellington Street
Post
Boston
Harold
Crane Family Defends Mrs Chadbourne Motive In Art Smuggling Case
Chicago society reacts to the link between Mrs Emily Rockwell Crane Chadbourne and alleged art treasure smuggling tied to Mrs Jack Gardner of Boston. Chadbourne acted, her father says, from friendship and benevolence not profit. The Crane family denies any financial interest and talks of possible out-of-court settlements.
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Chicago
Windy City
Emily Rockwell Crane Chadbourne
Parker 61 Town Treasurer Dies After Operation
Parker aged 61 and longtime town treasurer for two decades died today following an operation. He leaves one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Mule sues for ride as Bryan audience watches
In Fairview Nebraska on August 19 the Minnesota State Agricultural Association presented a trick mule to William J. Bryan. An Eastern newspaper correspondent tried to ride and was flipped, injuring head and leg. Bryan stayed distant as the mule returned to the stable, likely ending its theatrics.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Minnesota State Agricultural Association
Bryan
Malden Bride From London Set To Wed In City
Miss Edith Elizabeth Todd arrives on the Lusitania from London and will wed Arthur P. Holden of Prescott Street in Malden tomorrow. Holden, known in Boston banking circles, will escort his bride to the city for the ceremony. Todd is daughter of Mr and Mrs William Todd and a trained musician with a contralto voice. In Lynn, Richard A. Cutts longtime resident of West Lynn, dies at 19 Walden Street after an illness of about four years.
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Malden
London
Edith Elizabeth Todd
Arthur P. Holden
Prescott Street
Boston
Miss Todd
Lusitania
Holden
New York
William Todd
National Shawmut Bank
Lynn
Richard A. Cutts
West Lynn
Walden Street
National Republican leaders to meet at Teddy's table
Seven prominent national Republican figures will gather in Oyster Bay for a Roosevelt luncheon. Guests include Frank H. Hitchcock and James S. Sherman with discussions on campaign finances and regional advisory roles. A nine member advisory committee will aid fundraising with appointed state organizers.
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New York
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Frank H. Hitchcock
National Committee
James S. Sherman
Hitchcock
Charles F. Brooker
Connecticut
William L. Ward
Chelsea hotel guest plunges from window in presumed suicide act
Louis F. Perira aged 31, son of the Tremont House proprietor at Broadway and Williams street, Chelsea, dived from a second story window just before midnight and was seriously injured. He carried away glass and sash, landed on the sidewalk about 30 feet below, and was taken to the Marine Hospital under physician care.
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Louis F. Perira
Tremont House
Broadway
Williams Street
Chelsea
Perrin
Marine Hospital
The Laconics of Lady Aurelia
Aphorisms on fashion and romance critique gender roles with wry humor. The piece riffs on angels, secrecy, dinner expectations, and vanity as it observes women and men in turn. Rich in social commentary, it blends wit with fashion lore.
Rescue Horse From Harbor Amid Tremendous Commotion
A horse belonging to S B Wiley plunged from a Long Wharf into the harbor after being spooked by boys. Dockhands and two brave rescuers pulled the mare from the water with ropes and a boat, reviving the animal after it gulped a flood of water.
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S. B. Wiley
Long Wharf
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Douglas
W. L. Douglas Brockton
Mans
W.L. Douglas Shoe
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Court St
Howard St
Hanover St
Summer St
Lincoln St
Mrs. Chadbourne
Duryeas
Hasional Starch Company
National Starch Company
Minnesota
Malden Bride
Teddy
Lady Aurelia
Leita Russell
F. Marion Crawford
Stradella
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