Immigrants Take Harbor Sail From Long Wharf
Fifteen immigrants detained at the government station on Long wharf were taken aboard the Marietta for a harbor tour yesterday afternoon. Twelve were women or children. all spoke English. Inspector Fred Lunberg led the trip, a first for detainees at this port, with future harbor sails likely to become regular.
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Long Wharf
Marietta
Immigration Service
Sam
Billings
Fred Lunberg
Monument to Aviator Wilbur Wright Erected Near Le Mans
Le Mans France Aug 21 The municipal council in a special session voted to erect a monument to Wilbur Wright the American aviator on the Plain of Auvours east of the city where he first flew in France The Plain of Auvours later hosted one of the Franco German war battles in January 1871.
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LE Mans
France
Wilbur Wright
Target Shot Kills Soldier at Rhode Island Range
Sergeant Evan Romig of Fort Riley Kansas was killed at the Rumford range while coaching the Rhode Island National Guard. Police ruled the death accidental. Private Henry Duby of Pawtucket was not charged after dropping his revolver and discharging it.
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Providence
R. I
Evan Romig
U.S. A
Fort Riley
Kas
Rhode Island National Guard
Rumford Range
Everett W. Adams
Henry A. Duby
Pawtucket
Romig
Sixth Field Artillery
Duby
Missing husband of Cambridge woman feared foul play
Mrs. Alexanders J. Watson of Prospect street Cambridge is dangerously ill from worry over her husband who vanished July 24 after leaving home with $300. She fears foul play and seeks information on his disappearance.
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Alexanders J. Watson
Prospect Street
Cambridge
Franconia Has Record List of Returning Tourists
A Cunard steamship Franconia carrying 321 saloon 350 second cabin and 1039 steerage passengers sailed from Queens town yesterday and will reach port late Tuesday or Wednesday. Many returning tourists are teachers and students preparing for the new school and college year.
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Cunard Line
Franconia
Queenstown
Cunard
Pope Grants Girl an Audience in Rome
Miss Louise G. Carr of Dorchester who left Boston on July 9 aboard the Franconia has travelled through France, Switzerland, Germany and Italy and received an audience with the Pope after presenting letters from Boston clergymen. She is the daughter of John J. Carr and works as a stenographer for Grosvenor Calkins. Her return on the Franconia is expected Wednesday.
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Louise G. Carr
Mill Street
Dorchester
Miss Carr
John J. Carr
Grosvenor Calkins
State Street
Boston
Franconia
France
Switzerland
Germany
Italy
Fair Opens With Colorful Chaos At Marshfield Festival
The Marshfield fair opens in full blast with ballyhoo, horse races, motorcycles, cattle, and a wire slide act warning of danger. The event lists numerous horse classes and winners led by Jean Lawson aboard Glorious Lass Of Dreamwold and Vanity Fair in multiple divisions. Racing results show top trot and pacer times and entries from local breeders.
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Marshfield
Bonnie Lass
Dreamwold
B. m
Jean Lawson
Lass
Egypt
Vanity Fair
Alice
Gray Percheron
C. B. Collins
Rockland
Jennie
Dan
Mylord Pembroke
Gray H. S
Sparklet
Ch. m
Joseph S. Sylvester
Hanover
Starlight
Thomas G. Plant
Cohasset
Glorious Bonnie Lass
Beaucaire
B. G
Harriet Bayler
Joseph Sylvester
Eh. m
Blackbird
Fred Simons
Boston
Juniata
Bik. m
M. B. Cheney
the Pastures
Belfast
Lawson Gifts Steal Show At Marshfield Fair
The Marshfield fair opened with Lawson influence dominating prizes and gifts. Lawson entries won most prizes and auto and motorcycle prizes were distributed at exits. Governor Foss appeared in spirit as crowds reached 3,500 to 4,000. weather and rival fairs limited attendance. An accident in a fakir tent caused mild injuries to Helen, who berated her mechanician afterward. The day featured Lawson dogs horses stock and flowers with the big prize draw to follow tomorrow's political day. Awards listed include Glorious Bill and Glorious Teddy in family pairs and Ariadne and Nellie in roadster classes.
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Lawson
J. Frank Chase
Kelly
Helen
Egypt
Mr. Lawson
Foss
Marshfield
Glorious Bill
Glorious Teddy
James F. Lord
Nettle
Jessie
Charles A. Stone
Boston
Ariadne
B. m
Thomas G. Plant
Cohasset
Nellie
Ch. m
Plymouth
Sparkler
Joseph
Sylvester
Hanover
Glorious Vanity
Senate backs Taft veto Senate backs Taft veto
Washington August 21 The House passed the Legislative Executive and Judicial bill over Tafts veto for a third time 154 to 53 but the Senate failed 34 to 27. The House then amended the measure to continue the Commerce Court appropriation until March 4 1918 and sent it to the Senate Appropriations Committee with good prospects for passage tomorrow.
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Washington
House
Taft
Senate
Commerce Court
Senate Appropriations Committee
Father Powers Ill Upon Illness at Chelsea Parish
The Rev. Father William F. Powers pastor of St. Rose Church Chelsea is critically ill at the parochial residence on Tudor street suffering from erysipelas and heart complications.
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William F. Powers
St. Rose Church
Chelsea
Tudor Street
Summer Skin and Hair Tips with Spurmax and Canthrox
The article advises using spurmax lotion to protect skin in hot weather by stirring glycerine and hazel in a pint, then mixing in spurmax for a nearly invisible product that evens skin tone. It also promotes canthrox for hair care, suggesting a weekly rinse to restore color, gloss, and softness in summer heat.
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Michigan
Postman
Bik. G
W. J. Wright
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Mylord
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Gray S
C. A. Stone
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Vernag
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Father Powers
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Sunday Post
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Momnin
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