Wild pets die en route as stormy seas hit Bucknall line ship
Storms in the Indian Ocean and extreme cold off the Grand Banks claimed many animals aboard the Bucknall line steamship Swazi. About 300 birds perished during a 12 day crossing from Calcutta and Colombo to Boston. a snake, a tiger cub, and several monkey cubs also died, while two bear cubs survived the voyage to Mystic wharf. Surviving monkeys and other animals arrived aboard the Wessel, with 5000 birds initially aboard.
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Indian Ocean
Grand Banks
Bucknall Line
Swazi
Mystic Wharf
Calcutta
Colombo
Boston
Newsboy Killed by Jitney Driver in Haverhill
Arthur Dawkins, 13, a newsboy, was killed in Riverside Square Haverhill when struck by a jitney driven by Fred J. Kelley of Lawrence. Kelley was arrested and charged with manslaughter.
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Haverhill
Arthur Dawkins
Fred J. Kelley
Farnham Street
Lawrence
Riverside Square
Kelley
Minimum wage board for women knitters formed in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Minimum Wage Commission set up a seven member wage board to fix minimum rates for women and girls in knit goods manufacturing. The board includes three employers, three employees, and one public representative as chair. A meeting to explain the board's work will be held at the State House Boston on September 4 at 7 30 p m with Commissioner Gillespie speaking.
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Minimum Wage Commission
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commission
State House
Boston
Gillespie
Playground Meet at Watertown Public Park Events
An exhibition solo dance at Saltonstall Park Watertown Friday at 2 PM features 14 events. Baseball games follow between Saltonstall Boys and Coolidge Boys, and Saltonstall Girls face Emerson School Girls. About 500 children expected.
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Saltonstall Park
Watertown
Saltonstall
Coolidge
Emerson School
Officials Seek Physician in Washburn Inquest In Brockton
Assistant District Attorney William F. Kane, handling the government case over Hazel Belle Washburn’s death linked to an illegal operation at Brockton Hospital on August 16, was absent from his office. Sources say Kane is pursuing a new angle that took him out of town.
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Brockton
William F. Kane
Hazel Belle Washburn
Brockton Hospital
Kane
Brockton Police Probe Woman's Death as Doctor Involvement Sought
Police in Brockton pursue a physician as a potential figure in the death of Mrs. Washburn. Medical Examiner Dr A Elliot Paine notes the ante mortem statement points to a few hours remaining. Witnesses summoned include Mr Washburn Albert H Waitt and his wife Mrs F B Washburn including Dr Harrison A Chase and a Brockton hospital nurse.
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Brockton
Orrin A. Saunders
Mr. Washburn
Albert H. Waitt
F. B. Washburn
Harrison A. Chase
Brockton Hospital
Legion seeks to enroll all Roxbury deceased members
John F. McGuinness of the Roxbury American Legion appeals to parents of deceased Roxbury service men to contact the post at 241 Washington Street. The drive aims to enroll 3000 members by October 1 with district recruiting rallies happening nightly.
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John F. McGuinness
Roxbury
American Legion
Washington Street
Miss Amy Miller Opens Film Developing Business in Allston
Amy Miller of 107 Brighton Avenue Allston has built a film developing and printing business that has astonished even herself as she envisions scenes from the mill dam to family moments.
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Amy Miller
Brighton Avenue
Allston
Miss Miller Builds a Women-Run Photo Studio
A feature profiles Miss Miller who runs a film developing studio staffed entirely by women. She explains the business, the roles of her sister Miss Margaret Miller, and the appeal of light work, while noting amateurs often spoil films by poor handling and sun shooting.
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Miss Miller
Margaret Miller
French Boy Stowaway Faces Deportation After perilous voyage
Edward Dufrenez a 17-year-old French youth seeking opportunity stowed away in the Snowdon bound for Sandy Hook. He endured hunger thirst and terror from rats for nearly three days before reaching his goal only to be ordered deported.
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Edward Dufrenez
America
Snowdon
Cette
Sandy Hook
Dufrenez
Panaceas for Ills of the L
A Massachusetts special recess commission heard that placing subway burdens on riders is inequitable and that public takeover of the Cambridge subway could allow the company to cover costs and restore an eight cent fare. It was also warned that Boston granting traffic to smaller carriers would shift costs to the public via assessments under the I public service act.
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Massachusetts
Carrider
Cambridge
Boston
Europe
Elevated
Young
Weston
James F. Jackson
Elevated Trustees
Elevated Company
National War Labor Board
Boston trolley fares debated as public control urged
At the first public hearing of a statewide trolley investigation officials of the Boston Elevated Railway describe distressing results from the five cent fare from post office to North station. They propose six to eight cent zones, argue for public control, and cite traffic declines after fare changes and wage increases.
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Commission
Boston Elevated Railway Company
J. Harry Neal
Boston
Knights of Pythias deputies to meet chief in Boston
More than 200 invitations stepped out for a Kingsley Hall dinner and conference in which Elbert F. Kirkby of Brockton will meet deputies and prominent members. The event will mark the 50th anniversary of the Grand Lodge in December with district meetings and a banquet.
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Kingsley Hall
Ford Building
Elbert F. Kirkby
Brockton
Knights of Pythias
Order
Grand Lodge
Charles H. Taylor
John Ballantyne
Roxbury
George W. Penniman
Mantapan
Harlan P. Knight
Somerville
Clifford IE. Jones
Samuel P. Segar
Roger S. York
William F. Beaman
Benjamin A. Graves
Dorchester
Elmer L. Elliott
Lynn
Harry G. Beyer
Cambridge
James M. Swift
Solomon Lewenberg
James K. Flint
William F. Sinclair
Grand Tribunal
Boston
Horsford's Acid Phosphate Touted as Vitality Tonic
An advertisement-style snippet promotes Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a remedy for diminished vitality and low mood. It describes the product as wholesome, refreshing, and a tonic for general well being.
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Horsford
Over the Wire Fashion Note for September Mountains
Jack plans September trips to the mountains while the writer browses town for clothing. A brown creped chiffon over-blouse with brown satin skirt is described, featuring soft gold cords, chiffon edges, picot edged sash, and a bow tie. An orange color accent appears in a black and gold embroidered flower at the neck.
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Jack
Bay State Civil War Vets Meet in Hyde Park
Twenty six living members of the 18th Massachusetts Regiment Association gathered in Liberty Hall Hyde Park for the annual meeting. Five comrades have died since the last reunion. New officers elected Charles M. Burbank Attleboro president George Clapp Somerville vice president Edward J Chandler Park secretary William S King Franklin treasurer. After the business meeting the group, guests of Frank D. Littlefield manager of the Everett Square Theatre, attended a show.
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18Th Massachusetts Regiment Association
Liberty Hall
Hyde Park
Charles M. Burbank
Attleboro
George Clapp
Somerville
Edward J. Chandler
the Park
William S. King
Franklin
Frank D. Littlefield
Everett Square Theatre
Gary Declines Personal Meeting With Labor Leaders
Elbert H. Gary chairman of United States Steel declined to meet John Fitzpatrick and AFL representatives organizing steel workers. He said any statement should be written and then considered by the corporation.
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New York
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
John Fitzpatrick
American Federation of Labor
Iron and Steel
Gary
Milk price held steady by New England producers
Richard Pattee of the New England Milk Producers Association said farmers will keep milk at 9 cents a quart for August and September despite dry weather and a seasonal shortage. He noted production is affected by poor pasturage and fly time, with price rises not expected before October.
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Richard Pattee
New England Milk Producers’ Association
Cornhill
Mr. Pattee
French Americans to Honor War Veterans Parade and Medal Ceremony
Lawrence plans a public celebration by the Federated French Societies to honor about 600 local men who served in the war. Mayor Hurley will award silver medals to relatives of 32 deceased veterans and bronze medals to the veterans. Colonel Herbert and Dr Bedard will speak at a mass meeting. A community sing will close the day.
Ascato Hay Fever Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Ascato as a real remedy for hay fever with fast action and home use. It claims relief from headaches eyes nose sneezing and breathing issues and suggests samples from Ascato Laboratory New York or purchase at Liggett Riker Jaynes and other druggists in Boston.
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Ascato
Ascato Laboratory
West 47Th St
New York
Boston
Liggett’s
Riker-Jaynes
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