Hubman Injured in Auto Accident
In Plymouth on Sandwich street at Jabez corner a large car owned by William M. Bullivant of West Newton sideswiped a small runabout carrying T. Gordon Kane of Boston. Kane was treated by Dr. E. D. Hill. Rockie C. Perry, driving the larger car, was arrested for driving without a license.
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Plymouth
Sandwich Street
Jabez Corner
William M. Bullivant
Mt. Vernon Street
West Newton
T. Gordon Kane
Boston
Tire
Brookline Avenue
Kane
E. D. Hill
Rockie C. Perry
Thin People urged to take nitro-phosphate for vigor and growth
An advertisement promotes nitro-phosphate as a cure for thinness, claiming to strengthen nerves and increase weight. It cites Miss Georgia Hamilton’s 15 pound gain and warns the product may not suit those who do not want to put on flesh.
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Georgia Hamilton
President to Speak in 50 Cities on Peace Tour
President Wilson plans a nationwide swing around the circle to advocate the peace treaty with addresses in at least 50 principal cities. An announcement is expected from the White House tomorrow detailing the itinerary and progress toward extending the trip to the Pacific coast.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Pacific Coast
Senate
President Wilson’s tour to push peace treaty ratification
Reported plans outline a possible early start within ten days to two weeks. President Wilson would spend several days explaining the peace treaty to the nation and greet General Pershing on his arrival in New York next month. Talks suggest a St Louis meeting en route could occur.
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Wilson
General Pershing
New York
Tumulty
St. Louis
Juvenile case continued in Water Town theft
Mabel La Roy a 15 year old of South street Braintree was charged with taking jewelry valued at 120 dollars from James Battles of 45 Langley road Water town. Her case appeared before the juvenile session of the District Court yesterday and was continued until next week.
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Mabel la Roy
South Street
Braintree
James Battles
Langley Road
Watertown
District Court
Vermont Couple Proud of Two Pairs of Twins
Bellows Falls Vermont August 27 Mr and Mrs A W Rocker of 20 Centre street are parents of two pairs of twins Vera and Verna born May 11 1917 and Lloyd and Lile born April 13 1919 They have three older children Mrs Rocker the mother and born in Watertown New York is one of twins Mrs Julia Cushing mother of Mrs Rocker lives with them Mr Rocker a machine tender for International Paper Company is 81 and his wife 30.
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Bellows Falls
A. W. Rocker
Centré Street
Vera
Verna
Lloyd
Lile
Prenty
A. W. Becker
Bellows Falls, Vt
Artist Saves Drowning Boy on Mason's Island
New York artist B J Carriani summering on Mason's Island dove into the Thames River to rescue Carlysle Duerr five from Mystic who toppled from the Sylvia Market wharf. He pulled the boy to shore and revived him at BE A Bliven store.
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New London
Conn
B. J. Carriani
New York
Mason's Island
Carlysle Duerr
Edward Duerr
Mystic
Duerr
Sylvia Market
Carriani
Mr. Carriant
BE. A. Bliven
Tinkham Tries to Reform House Rules on Riders
Congress man George Holden Tinkham of Boston urged the Republican caucus to condemn extraneous matter in appropriation bills and amend House rules to require a two thirds vote. The caucus tabled his resolution. Tinkham blamed reactionary leaders and said he would press for reform.
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Washington
George Holden Tinkham
Boston
House
Campbell
Kansas
Tinkham
Con
Sluggish Progress on Treaty in French Chamber of Deputies
Paris Aug 27 The French Chamber of Deputies adjourned after three speakers debated the German peace treaty. Six deputies yesterday and today criticized the treaty but all said they would vote for ratification. Premier Clemenceau and ministers attended, while Paul Deschanel paused to decide on adjournment. Former Premier Briand returned but did not speak.
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Paris
Associated Press
Chamber of Deputies
Dejeante
Margaine
Benoist
Revue Deux Mondes
League of Nations
Clemenceau
Sessiore
Paul Deschanel
Briand
Boston Province House and Royal Governors Tale
The essay visits the Massachusetts Historical Society to recall artifacts from the old Province House. It recounts the gilt bronze Indian weather vane by Deacon Shem Crowne, the royal arms tablet, and the lavish governor’s residence with a 1776 masked ball for Sir William Howe and Washington entrenchments nearby. The tale ends with a local legend about the golden Indian and the Old South cock crowing signaling the royal governor’s return.
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Massachusetts Historical Society
Boylston Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Faneuil Hall
Shem Crowne
Province House
Peter Sergeant
William Phips
Old South Church
Province Court
William Howe
Washington
Dorchester Heights
Boston
Nathaniel Hawthorne
George Washington
Gates
Putnam
Ward
Sir William Howe
General Howe
Old South
Governor Council delays action on conciliations petition
State House briefs report the Governor's Council postponed ruling on the petition by George Roewer Jr and Joseph Bearak for an investigation and reorganization of the Board of Conciliation and Arbitration. Also noted are Civil Service exam plans for police in Massachusetts cities and Coolidge nominations highlighted by the Insurance Commissioner appointment of Senator Clarence W Hobbs Jr in Worcester.
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George Roewer, Jr
Joseph Bearak
Board of Conciliation and Arbitration
Massachusetts Civil Service Commission
Massachusetts
Boston
Coolidge
Executive Council
Clarence W. Hobbs, Jr
Worcester
Frank H. Hardison
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Ortheastern College
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Chicago
Foreign Relations Committee
Raffles
Vermont
Chas. H. Fletcher
Castoria
Ffletcher
Fletcher’s
Centaur
Dak City
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State House
Homestead Commission
Secretary of State
Massachusetts State Grange
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Edward B. Chapman
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