Iceboat crash on Spy Pond traps Arlington crew
Three young men narrowly escaped drowning when an iceboat going 40 miles an hour plunged through thin ice on Spy Pond Arlington. Owner Eliot Perkine 17, of 33 Addison Street Arlington, and passengers Archie Campbell 24 of 18 Appleton Street Somerville and Charles Frevort 26 of 18 Appleton Street Somerville were aboard as the craft overturned and workers escaped.
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Charles Frevort
Archie Campbell
Hehot Perkins
Arlington
Spy Pond
Eliot Per-kine
Addison Street
Appleton Street
Somerville
Iceboat Crash Ends in Thin Ice Breakthrough
Perkins and Frevort steered an iceboat as Campbell lay on the forward runners to hold the craft. The boat shot onto thin ice and crashed through. Campbell was struck and thrown 15 feet, then dazed and rescued as Perkins and Frevort escaped the breaking surface. Onlookers warned against approaching as more ice gave way. The trio fought to reach firm ice with help delayed.
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Perkins
Frevort
Campbell
Forewort
Father of Duchess Dies in Cincinnati Club
Eugene Zimmerman father of the Duchess of Manchester died suddenly in his Cincinnati club from hemorrhage of the lungs. He reportedly died laughing after learning that Icy Warehome, who had sued him for breach of promise, had been jailed.
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Cincinnati
Eugene Zimmerman
Duchess of Manchester
Continued on Page 4 Second Col A M 2 18
The fragment indicates continuation of a story or note on page 4, second column, at 2 18. Further specifics are not provided in the readable text.
Shortest Day Observance and Evening Star Notes
The record lists astronomical events and times for Portland Gloucester and Newport, noting moon phases from December 16 to January 15, with Jupiter visible at sunset in the southwest and Saturn Venus rising in early evening and southeast, plus Christmas countdown and St Thomas Day through a rhyme. It also mentions light started auto lamps at 4 45 and other vehicles at 5 1.
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Jupiter
Saturn
Venus
Unsettled Boston Forecast and New England Outlook
Unsettled conditions for Boston with possible rain or snow on Monday. Tuesday turns fair with seasonable temperatures and variable winds. Northern New England to see snow and rising temperatures Monday with clearing Tuesday, while southern New England and eastern New York expect mixed rain or snow Monday and fair Tuesday.
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Boston
Washington
New England
New York
Temperature Report From Thompson's Spa Yesterday
Yesterday at Thompson's Spa the temperatures recorded show a range from a low of near 2 to a high around 86 with daytime readings between 28 and 86 and overnight lows near 41. The average yesterday was about 24 and the average for the same day last year was 37.
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Thompson’s Spa
Boston Labor Union Proposes Mexico Protest Over Atrocities
The Boston Central Labor Union urged President Wilson to lead a protest in defense of humanity and freedom of worship against outrages in Mexico. The resolution, passed unanimously, called on Congress to back the effort until the abuses cease.
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Wilson
Boston Central Labor Union
Mexico
Congress
Delegates Told to Report Back to Unions and Circulate Letter
The delegates from various unions affiliated with the C. S. U. were instructed to report back to their organizations and the secretary was asked to send a circular letter to every affiliated group calling each union to contact their representative in Congress and the United States Senate.
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Congress
United States Senate
Post Santa Encourages Gifts for Children
Christmas week calls for giving to the Post Santa Claus fund to bring joy to needy children. Donors are promised a personal smile and a sense of youth as their kindness lifts spirits and spreads cheer.
Yuletide Smile Drive Encourages Local Giving
A Santa Claus Headquarters message urges Mr. Businessman and shoppers to visit today or tomorrow to brighten the season. It reminds families to donate to underprivileged children while prioritizing happiness through giving and sharing.
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Post
Panetelas Ad Promise From Connoliss2urs
Ad copy fragments tout imported Bock Panetelas with a slogan Better than ever and attribution to Connoliss2urs, continued on page four.
Castle Square Hotel Offerings and Rates in Boston
The Castle Square Hotel in Boston presents European plan rooms near Back Bay stations with private baths and long distance phones. Rates range from $1.60 for single suites to $3.00 for premium alcove double suites per day. Baggage transfer is free and meals feature varied club breakfasts and specials with seafood, poultry, and roasts.
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Castle Square
Tremont
Chandler and
Berkeley Sts
Boston Hotel Co
Back Bay
N. E
R. I
Wests
Thunderer sunk in North Sea report from survivor
A British dreadnought Thunderer reportedly blew up and sank in the North Sea on November 7 after hitting a mine or torpedo. Survivor accounts via Swedish crewmen aboard the Scefjord describe eight witnesses and rescues at Liverpool.
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New York
North Sea
George Rottweiler
Chicago
St. Louis
Liverpool
Rottweiler
Churchill Calls Germans Baby-Killers in Scarborough Letter
In a London letter to Scarborough's mayor Winston Churchill denounces the German bombardment and the killing of civilians. He argues the incident exposes enemy hatred, overreach, and military folly, branding German officers as baby killers and praising British resolve.
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London
Winston Spencer Churchill
Admiralty
Scarborough
Kaiser Returns to Battle Line in World War I Update
London dispatch reports Emperor William II fully recovered and back at the front, according to Berlin headquarters via Amsterdam to Reuters. The acknowledgment confirms the German leader resumes command as World War I actions persist.
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Kaiser
London
Berlin
Amsterdam
Reuter
Austrians Forecast Major Carpathian Front Clash
French artillery pounded German positions along the Argonne sector while Austrian forces in the Carpathians prepared for a decisive north flank engagement. The sea coast briefing highlighted allied bombardments and shifting frontline dynamics as they press the offensive.
Allies Press Near Nieuwpoort and Bethune In WWI Update
Official reports describe Allied and German actions across Western Front sectors including near Nieuwport and Bixschoote with trench captures and pauses in offensive. German forces repelled French and British near La Bassée with prisoners taken, while bodies lie near Notre Dame de Lorette.
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Nieuwport
Bixschoote
Berlin
la Bassee
Notre Dame de Lorette
Bethune
Rawa
Nida
Warsaw
Russian
Poland
Lys
St. Georges
Ypres
Paris
Albert
France
Maricourt
Galicia
Lupkow Pass
Carpathians
Vienna
Biala
Tuchow
Tarnow
Lower
Dunajea
German Left Wing in Poland Faces Possible Encirclement
Reports from the eastern war front describe von Hindenberg's left wing racing toward Warsaw as Russian forces push along the Vistula. German troops concentrate from the Vistula south to the Bzura with Lowicz in German hands after Lodz fall, as massive Prussian reinforcements rush to the line amid fierce combat.
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London
Poland
Warsaw
Vistula
von Hindenberg
Bzura
Lowicz
Lodz
Prussia
Thorn
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Cosmopolitan Trust Co
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Pete
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Hestra
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Charlestown Trust CO
Xmas Saving Club
XMAS
Zimmerman
Portland
Gloucester
Newport
Charles Faelten
Benjamin Franklin
Laura D. Bridgman
St. Thomas Day
St. Thomas Gray
Beacon Hill
Lomasney
Grace
Future Council
Diamond Jim
Timilty
Maxe
Ixe
Great Western
Champagne Eer
Winston Churchill
Edie
Wat
Brattle St
Brattle 8Q
Plankel
The
Argonne
Cotamn
Art Spaulding
Camilla
Aryland Phin
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