Biggest Man in Worcester Dies at City Hospital
Julius C. Zaeder a renowned Worcester Elks leader and famed 8530 pound figure died of heart disease at City Hospital in his 68th year. A charter Worcester Elks member and past exalted ruler he originated gifts to widows and orphans at Christmas and ran Zaeder's restaurant a longtime hub for theatre and business elites. He served as a national convention delegate and was celebrated as a brilliant orator.
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Julius C. Zaeder
Elks
United States
City Hospital
Worcester Lodge of Elks
Zaeder
Wife Leaves Boarder With Children in Vermont Scandal
Dr. Leslie D. Ritchie reports his wife ran away with Edward Thayer, an organ maker who boarded at his home in Brattleboro. Thayer and Mrs. Ritchie left with valuables after sending the three children away, and one child Inez Ritchie died at 13. Thayer is 38 and Mrs. Ritchie 33.
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Brattleboro
Leslie D. Ritchie
Edward Thayer
Seaman Jansen Jailed For Nap In Crow's Nest
Axel Janssen a seaman on a transatlantic liner pleaded guilty to failing to obey orders aboard ship and was sentenced by Judge Morton in U S District Court to four months in East Cambridge jail. The judge noted that if he had served in the navy he would likely be dead for the act in the submarine zone.
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Axel Janssen
Morton
United States District Court
Jenssen
East Cambridge
Everyday Etiquette Tips From a Classic Bridal Column
Alicia Hoyt advises bridesmaids visit the bride’s mother soon after the wedding and covers sending invitations to married couples to address the wife, noting RSVP reminders are common. A reader weighs whether a man will propose, warning against timid advances and promising the man will act if inclined.
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Alicia Hoyt
Violet
The Fest Offers Prizes For Horse Stories
A Boston Post call invites readers to submit three beast horse stories for prizes of a Double Gold Eagle, a Single Gold Eagle, and five dollars in gold. Stories must be single sided and under 200 words. Include real names and addresses. publication rights reserved.
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Boston
Sunday Post
Francis H. Rowley
H. C. Merwin
Post
Icelandic Horses and a Humorous Country Ride
A writer recalls Icelandic horses small strong and swift living in mountains and used for work with little care. The narrator and minister ride to a Sunday service with Billy the horse causing chaos in the barn and at home. After mishaps and a Wakefield remedy Billy recovers as the author faces schoolyard reprimands and candy theft. The piece ends with a memory from Mrs. Elizabeth Robertson of Biddeford Maine.
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Wakefield
Elizabeth Robertson
Graham Street
Biddeford
Dolly the Spoiled Horse and a Lasting Grudge
A cranky old horse named Dolly, once a workhorse for a real estate businesswoman, disrupts dinner by smashing china after her mistress leaves for a drive. The mistress defends Dolly, declaring she earned her success and will die naturally, with Dolly later succumbing as described by Helen Louise Benson of Medford.
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Ginner
Kate
Helen Louise Benson
Fifth Street
Wellington Station
Medford
Rena the Bold Mare Returns Home to Bowdoinham
Rena a large black mare brought from the West at age two is now eight in Bowdoinham Maine. She listens to a child and responds to her name on sight whether jogging past or on the road. She leads to water, waits at the well, and comes home when reins are handed over.
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Rena
Bowdoinham
Ginger the Sleepy Horse Delights Edgartown Family
Miss Edna Coffin of Edgartown recounts Ginger a temperamental brown horse called Moderation boiled down. The aunt from New York borrowed Ginger to drive and found him missing but discovers he had simply dozed in the road with part of the harness slipped.
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Ginger
New York City
Edna Coffin
The Puller Breaks Loose Halting a Derby Venture
John P. Wyman Jr recounts a morning ride with a big bay gelding named the Puller at Commonwealth Avenue and Hereford Street. The horse bolted causing a rider to fall but both avoided serious injury as the animal was later restrained with special bits and remained unridden outside again. He signs from Arlington noting his age and address.
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Hereford Street
Boylston Street
Bay State Street Railway to Curtail Service
Due to a coal shortage the Bay State Street Railway will greatly reduce service. An emergency schedule will serve commuters while daytime service remains limited. Full reduced timetables will start after seven days' notice.
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Bay State Street Railway
Clara Receives New Scotch Tweed Sports Suit
This morning Clara shows a smart Scotch tweed sports suit in heather wool with gathered hems and leather details. The coat features diagonal front styling with leather button coverings and a slim leather belt, complemented by a brown felt hat with a leather band replacing fur-trimmed styles.
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Clara
Gloucester schooner crews survive wrecks reach Boston
Crews totaling 38 men from the Joseph P. Mesquita and the Rhodora were saved after their ships crashed near Nova Scotia last week. The Rhodora sank after a high tide drove her onto a marine railway. the Mesquita foundered near White Head. Captain Cash praised locals for aid, and both crews sailed to Boston aboard the relief ship Calvin Austin after Halifax arrival.
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Boston
Calvin Austin
Halifax
Joseph P. Mesquita
Rhodora
Nova Scotia
Hawkesbury
Eugene O'Donnell
Hypnotism, Telepathy and a Bet Lead to a Kiss
A group recalls Alice Clumber's tale of using charm to win a bet about Edward’s shyness. She nudges him into a kiss during a private moment, then Edward declares his wish to marry her, despite the accidental setup. The group relives the surprising misadventure with humor.
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Alice Clumber
Alicea
Alice
Edward
Ross
German American Bank Drops German From Name in St. Joseph
The directors of the German American National Bank in St. Joseph Missouri voted today to remove the word German from the bank’s name. The action marks a branding change for one of the city’s oldest financial institutions.
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ST. Joseph, Mo
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