London Youth Can Light Pipe at Street Lamp
Bath is the scene as Frederick Kempster 20, born in London, visits relatives at 18 Prospect Place. The 7 ft 9 1 4 in tall, 322 pound youth claims the world’s longest reach and spans 16 piano keys with one hand. He can light a pipe at a street lamp and needs a special bed to fit through standard doors.
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Bath
England
Frederick Kempster
Rayner
Prospect Place
Kempster
London
Brookline Girl Studies in Paris
Miss Helena Tardivel of 169 Longwood Avenue Brookline began piano study under Tsadore Phillips at the Paris Conservatoire and is praised as a promising pupil. She sailed October 5 on the Devonian with her parents for a winter of study abroad after finishing Radcliffe College.
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Mhelena Tardivel
Longwood Avenue
Brookline
Tsadore Phillips
Paris Conservatoire
Radcliffe College
Helena Tardivel
Paris
Harvey R Fields Guilty of Dr Gordon Murder
A Cairo jury after three hours deliberation found Harvey R Fields guilty of the murder of Dr E B Gordon and sentenced him to 20 years in the state penitentiary.
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Cairo
Dec
Harvey R. Fields
E. B. Gordon
Reception to Kelly at Hotel Plaza by 100 friends
Special Sheriff John F. Kelly longtime Suffolk County officer was honored with a reception and dinner last night at the Hotel Plaza. About 100 friends attended, including many members of the old Jefferson Club of Ward 20. He received an Elks charm.
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John F. Kelly
Suffolk County Courts
Hotel Plaza
Jefferson Clu
Ward 20
Kelly
Elks
Menus and party ideas highlight next Sunday's Post
The newspaper features children's party menus cooking recipes and household helps as part of next Sunday’s Post. Readers can expect ideas for kid friendly snacks and practical tips for hosting.
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Next Sunday
Post
Mar ried Baldwin Duryea union stirs Episcopal church
New York December reports a Nyack man Wilbur Baldwin who divorced in Reno last fall married Lillian Duryea heiress at the Church of the Holy Communion. The marriage drawn fire from Rev Dr Franklin Babbitt and Bishop Greer with legal and canonical questions raised about annulment and the churchs stance on divorce.
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New York
Wilbur Baldwin
Nyack
Reno
Lillian Duryea
Church of the Holy Communion
Franklin Babbitt
Baldwins
Duryeas
Baldwin
Miss Duryea
Nevada
David A. Greer
George Zabriskie
Zabriskie
Greer
Bishop Greer
Mr. Baldwin
L Line Opposes Revere Beach Through Cars Plan
The Boston Elevated opposition via Attorney Ballantyne and Vice-President Sergeant argued before the Public Service Commission that through cars to Revere Beach via Orient Heights would impose high costs for rolling stock and leased track, yield no added revenue, and disrupt East Boston transportation. They cited harm to East Boston facilities if the tunnel is used and objected to the five cent Hyde Park fare and the Malden loop. A bill by Rep Niland seeks state purchase of the Elevated. The Horn of Plenty by James Hay Jr. tops next Sunday's Post Magazine.
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Boston Elevated
Ballantyne
Sergeant
Revere Beach
Orient Heights
Public Service Commission
East Boston
Hyde Park
Malden
Niland
Shaw Rejects Public Bout With Maeterlinck
London reports George Bernard Shaw refused a proposed three round public boxing match with Maurice Maeterlinck for charity. Shaw, aged and inactive in boxing for 30 years, called the idea silly and unlikely, noting Maeterlinck’s daily training and his own lack of gloves.
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London
George Bernard Shaw
Maurice Maeterlinck
Beatty
Shaw
Maeterlinck
Wells
Carpentier
Kearsarge Naval Veterans Celebrate 26th Anniversary
The Kearsarge Association of Naval Veterans marked its 26th anniversary at the old Franklin School 1151 Washington Street with about 125 members and 200 guests. Congressman Murray, Congressman Curley, Attorney-General elect Boylston, and judges Ronovan and Murphy spoke briefly. A badge was presented to Agnes Barry, Hyde Park schools teacher and president of Elizabeth A Turner Tent, Daughters of Veterans.
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Kearsarge Association of Naval Veterans
Old Franklin School
Washington Street
William F. Murray
James M. Curley
Thomas J. Boylston
James J. Ronovan
John R. Murphy
Association
Agnes Barry
Hyde Park
Elizabeth A. Turner
Daughters of Veterans
Elopement Revealed by Marriage Return
A secret marriage between Miss Annie Sherman of Wakefield and Lester Riley was revealed by the return of the marriage certificate. Riley persuaded Sherman to elope to Portland for marriage on November 29.
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Annie Sherman
Wakefield
Mary Sherman
Miss Sherman
Lester Riley
Portland
Congressional Club Host to Mrs Wilson Reception Washington
Secretary Bryan and Mrs Woodrow Wilson attended a Congressional Club reception in Washington given for the President and Mrs Wilson. Secretary Bryan stood in for the ailing President while Miss Eleanor Wilson and Miss Helen Woodrow Bones attended, along with other wives and daughters of lawmakers.
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Congressional Club
Wilson
Washington
Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
Senate
House of Representatives
Fleanor
Helen
Woodrow Bones
Two Pages of Timely News Pictures Prominent Feature
The publication showcases two pages of timely news pictures printed from electrotype plates. The panels capture current events with vivid imagery and period-accurate presentation, emphasizing visual storytelling over extended captions.
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Next
Post
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Calad I Chylon
Louis
Revere
James Hay, Jr
Kearsarge Naval Veterans
Dha Womens Shop
Winter Street
Horlick
Rerdell
Girita
Broyn
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