Drowned at Lake Archer Edward Russell Dies at 19
Edward Russell of Foxboro, 19, vacationing with parents at Lake Archer near Wrentham, disappeared after taking a canoe for a paddle. The canoe was found off Bates shore and his body recovered in fifteen feet of water. Authorities believe the boat wash caused the accident as he reportedly could not swim. The body was returned home this afternoon.
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Edward Russell
Lake Archer
North Attleboro
Christopher Russell
Foxboro
Bates Shore
Young Russell
Wrentham
Bates
Marti
Russell
Taft Visits Boston Area Amid Political Silence
Secretary of War William H. Taft toured Millbury and Boston, avoiding political comments. He spoke of family ties, travel plans to Manchester by the Sea and Murray Bay, and a Hague conference update. Taft's Worcester area connections and the Boardman family ties were noted along with remarks from General Streeter.
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William H. Taft
South Station
Millbury
Taft
United States
Post
Ohio
Worcester
Manchester-by-the-Sea
W. J. Boardman
Boston
Murray Bay
Canada
Frank S. Streeter
Concord
N. H
Boston & Maine
Philippines
Manchester by-the-Sea
Boardmans
Washington
Winthrop Murray Crane
Cleveland
Alonzo Taft
Torrey Mansion
Delia Torrey
Torrey
Collins Faces Third Trial For McAuley Murder
Hopewell Cape New Brunswick July 4 The case of Thomas F. Collins goes to another trial for his life after a hung jury failed to reach a verdict on the murder charge of Miss Mary Ann McAuley.
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Hopewell Cape
N. B
Thomas F. Collins
Mary Ann McAuley
Many Favored at Bathhouse Privileges Stir Controversy
A bathhouse faces accusations of special private closets given to liquor dealers politicians and doctors. More than 25 closets are reserved for insiders with duplicate keys circulating among friends. About 100 men may benefit from these privileges, while two closet pairs were merged to serve more users, raising public anger over unequal access.
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L Street
Bath Department
No Trouble at Waltham Fourth Festivities
July 4 report clears rumors of clashes between firemen and bystanders in Waltham. An alarm delay was due to playful youths. a cracker startled horses but did not prompt any confrontation. Firemen and celebrants maintain good relations.
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Waltham
Four Generation Photographs Invitation For Roosevelt Volume
New England families with four or more living generations are invited to submit group photographs for publication in the Post. Selected photos will be compiled into a neatly bound volume to be sent to President Roosevelt.
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New England
Post
Roosevelt
Four Generation Photograph Heralded in Boston Post
The Boston Post prints a four generation photo showing Mrs. Susan Peaceful Hooper in vigorous health. Her daughter Mrs. Sarah E. Lane is 67, grandson Khen S. Riegs 42, and great granddaughter 9. Mrs. Hooper lives in Rockport, Lane in Gloucester, and Mr. Riggs with his daughter in Roslindale.
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Boston Post
Susan Peaceful Hooper
Sarah E. Lane
Khen S. Riegs
Rockport
Gloucester
Eben Riggs
Roslindale
Doris Mildred Riggs
Whitehall Race Winners From Lewis Wharf to Apple Island
Marco Polo commanded by David Hennesey won the Whitehall race finishing three minutes ahead of Quickstep skippered by Harry Long. Gee Whiz with Jim Hyson placed third after a two hour voyage from Lewis wharf around Buoy 6 to Apple Island and back.
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Whitehall
Lewis Wharf
Buoy
Apple Island
Marco Polo
David Hennesey
Quickstep
Harry Long
Gee Whiz
Jim Hyson
Kissing Games Banned in Philadelphia Public Schools
Philadelphia July 4 The Board of Education and medical inspectors issue strict rules prohibiting kissing games in public school playgrounds. Officials say the change aims to curb germs and promote healthier activities, replacing old kissing games with more educational, active recreation.
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Philadelphia
Board of Education
William A. Stechler
Savage-Lothrop-Lothrop wedding at Camp Nishobie
Gladys A. Lothrop and Albert H. Savage married at Camp Nishobie on Lake Nagog with Rev. W. A. Sweet officiating. The ceremony was held beneath bannered trees at noon, followed by lunch and island activities. Guests included Rev. W. S. Sweet, Captain C. W. C. Rhoades, and the Savage and Lothrop families.
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Littleton
W. S. Sweet
C. W. C. Rhoades
Charles BE. Savage
George A
Cartagena's Crew In Port
Seventeen members of the wooden coal laden steamer Cartagena, wrecked July 2 on the Half Moon ledges near Cape Sable, arrived at Longwharf aboard the steamer Boston. The party praised the help received from locals. names include John Nelson, Ben Severy, Hugh, J. H. Farrand, Carl Carlson, F. M. Cnatto, W. H. Little, J. A. Sammon, J. Little, J. Aller, D. E. Messarden, Henry Fustan, John Ward, David E. Gilbert, Joseph Lazell, Robert Fraiman, Arthur Plum, with Miss Abbie M. Plum accompanying as stewardess.
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Cartagena
Half Moon Ledges
Cape Sable
Longwharf
Boston
John Nelson
Ben Severy
Hugh
J. H. Farrand
Carl Carlson
F. M. Cnatto
W. H. Little
J. A. Sammon
J. Little
J. Aller
D. E. Messarden
Henry Fustan
John Ward
David E. Gilbert
Joseph Lazell
Robert Fraiman
Arthur Plum
Abbie M. Plum
Stage Stars On Diamond Rivalry At Colonial Tre Mont
At American League Park two teams clash in a bid for supremacy. Fifty Miles From Boston, famed yet judged here, faces The Hurdy Gurdy Girl, a nearly new squad, in a keen rivalry. First pitch is set for 2 30 p m.
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Boston
Tremont
Household Surgeon ad notes poison warning and refund promise
An old advertisement for Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil mentions a warning about moth poison in the household and promises a refund of 25 cents if the product fails to heal. The text frames a consumer guarantee tied to medical patent remedy claims.
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Ceylon
Case & Sansorn’s
Formosa
Streeter
Massachusetts
National Committee
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Washington Street
Yours Truly
Raymond
Collins
Meare Studio
Quaker City
Lothrop
Frank F. Rhoades
Blanchell
Leon U. Lothrop
E. Reginald Savage
Minnie Willis
Leighton Savage
Gladys and
Ellice Pinkham
James Henderson
Jennie Henderson
Helen Young
Nellie Murdoch
Ruth M. Davies
Antonia Carter
Fred Doane
Hall
Douglass
George C. Durkee
Richard Barrows
WHITE _ DENTAL
R. H. White
Cuarante
Savage—Lothrop
Appendixine Co
W. 79Th St
New York
Jaynes Drug Co
Armour & Company
Armour
Clinton Street
City Square
Joseph Grady
ARS
Winslow
Radium Corn Cure Co
Summer
Burke
Edward L
Margaret T. Burke
Healer
Isto
O Street
Gate of Heaven Church
Finneran
Roxbury
Fannie Finneran
Bey
James Finneran
Flannan
Harrison Avenue
St. Joseph's Church
Circuit Street
Frances
Palmer Street
John E. Frances
Hayes
Providence
James J. Hayes
Maria
Clarendon Street
Studley
Windham
Samuel L. Studley
Chapel
Forest Hills Cemetery
Mass
Tobin
John Tobin
County Waterford
Irela
Mont St
Fogeenblant
Cody
New York City
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