Accidents in Cambridge Leave Several Injured
A string of Cambridge mishaps left Francis Quigley 11 with a possible skull fracture after a bat struck him at Binney and Sixth streets. Frank Manka 35 arrived at Cambridge Relief Hospital with a bullet wound in his leg from a sleeping incident. Joseph Italia 19 was knocked down by a motorcycle on Massachusetts avenue, suffering a scalp wound. Laura Juhlin 25 stepped on a hatpin at Magazine beach, treated at the relief hospital.
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Cambridge
Francis Quigley
Charles Street
Binney
Sixth Streets
East Cambridge
Cambridge Relief Hospital
Frank Manka
Columbia Street
Manka
Joseph’ ‘Htalia
Sheafe Street
Arthur Delaneau
Stoughton Street
North Andover
Massachusetts Avenue
Albany Street
Relief Hospital
Laura’ Juhlin
Magazine Street
Magazine Beach
Nat Goodwin Discusses Wife No 3 In Independence Day Talk
In Los Angeles on July 4 Nat Goodwin sparked attention by publicly addressing Maxine Elliott and his matrimonial history, excerpting portions of his book about his past marriages, including remarks about his relationships and personal life.
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Maxine Elliott
Nat Goodwin
Comedian
Los Angeles
Ambition and charm of a famed theatre figure
A reminiscence recounts a dramatic woman named Maxine, praised for brilliance and dignity, whose influence over the narrator shaped plans at Jackwood to attract guests. The piece notes her beaconlike fame, her Joan of Arc bearing, and Nero-like force, with emotional channels true to womanhood.
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New York
Joan of Arc
A Tale of Guests and Gossip at Jackwood Estate
A narrator recalls a lavish Saturday to Monday visit by Swaggering guards and a visiting Duke in the home of Madame Melba. The scene includes witty quips about the narrator, the butler, and a snide remark overheard about the narrator’s status. It notes the high costs of Jackwood, ten weeks yearly, and the fate of a third wife entangled with English society.
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Sapheads
England
Deauille
France
Woman Shot Husband Held in Dudley Street Case
Mrs Dominic Caponi of Dudley street Waltham was shot in the abdomen last night and taken to Waltham City Hospital in serious condition declined. Patrolman Peter Tracy rushed in, found her on the kitchen floor, and she accused her husband Dominic Caponi of the shooting. He was arrested while a revolver could not be found at the scene. At the station Caponi claimed another man did the shooting and he remained under temporary assault with intent to kill charge pending Mrs Caponi’s recovery.
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Dominic Caponi
Dudley Street
Waltham
Waltham City Hospital
Peter Tracy
Bombs Explode as Crowd Clears Fireworks Display
A box of bombs intended as noise makers at Franklin Field exploded after about 1000 spectators had left. A pinwheel spark triggered the blast as police ordered the crowd back to safety. No injuries were reported though rockets and candles ignited briefly and created a sudden, spectacular display.
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Franklin Field
Maynes
Harmony fined 1200 for bait act violation in Newfoundland
St John s Newfoundland July 4 The first punishment in years for violating colonial bait act was imposed on the Boston fishing vessel Harmony after arrest by the cruiser Fiona. Authorities ordered a 1200 fine. Fiona continues searching the southern Newfoundland coast to enforce bait regulations amid several American vessels nearby.
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ST. John's
N. F
Boston
Harmony
Fiona
Newfoundland
Fly killing contest ends as boy nets 484,320 flies
In San Antonio a fly killing contest ends with Robert Bass winning the $10 prize for a record 484,320 dead flies. A heap three feet high and five feet wide demonstrates the mass of the slaughter. The event took place July 4 with a local crowd watching the tally.
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San Antonio
Texas
Robert Bass
Vanderbilt denies separation and bridal gift to Birdie
Mr and Mrs E Ward Vanderbilt of Brooklyn say they have not separated after three years of marriage. At Bass Point Nahant a reporter asked if he would send a wedding gift to his daughter Minerva Vanderbilt Roberts and he replied he does not think so. Minerva had sought to challenge his second marriage claiming mental unbalance due to spirit control beliefs. Mrs Vanderbilt returned in May after the court decision.
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E. Ward Vanderbilt
Brooklyn
N. Y
Bass Point
Nahant
Post
Minerva Vanderbilt Roberts
Vanderbilt
Minerva
First Church of Spiritualists
William Pepper
Charlestown
Mr. Pepper
May Scannell
Mr. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt talks of his daughter Minerva marriage
The aged Vanderbilt patriarch describes Minerva’s secret marriage to Charles Verner Roberts of Philadelphia in Boston. He dismisses knowing the groom, notes Minerva’s independence, his will leaving her one third, and recounts court battles over fees and furniture disputes with Minerva, Mrs Vanderbilt, and her former husband William Pepper.
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Mr. Vanderbilt
Minerva
Charles Verner Roberts
Philadelphia
Boston
Drownings Across New England Claim Eight Lives
A list of drowning victims across multiple locations including Harry Dykes aged 20 in Lynn harbor and others such as Howard Emerson 23 in the Kennebec river, Albert Heap 4 in South Watuppa Pond, Marjorie Stevens 15 in Taylor's Pond, Lelia Lovering 15 in Taylor's Pond, Cornelius Manning 23 in Chelsea river, and more from Norwood to Fitzwilliam and Winchendon.
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Harry Dykes
Lynn
Lynn Harbor
Tostantino Teoliso
Norwood
Sand Pond
Howard Emerson
Skowhegan
Kennebec River
Albert P. Heap
Fall River
South Watuppa Pond
Marjorie Stevens
Auburn
Taylor’s Pond
Lelia Lovering
Frank Caspigalia
Drowns Bathing In Kennebec River
Skowhegan Maine July 4 Howard Emerson 23 drowned after becoming exhausted while bathing in the Kennebec River He was the son of George W Emerson and a prominent local figure in this section.
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Skowhegan
Howard Emerson
Kennebec River
George W. Emerson
Child Drowns After Boat Fall at South Watuppa Pond
Four year old Albert P Heap fell from a boat while his father John Heap rowed on South Watuppa Pond in Fall River. The child was recovered dead, ending a brief search for the drowning victim.
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Fall River
Drowns Seek Relief From Heat At Laurel Lake
In Fitzwilliam New Hampshire on July 4 Frank Caspigalia 26 of Winchendon Massachusetts drowned while swimming to seek relief from heat. His body was recovered a few minutes later but life was extinct.
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Fitzwilliam
N. H
Frank Caspigalia
Winchendon
Mass
Laurel Lake
Two Auburn Girls Drown After Stepping Into Deep Pond
In Auburn Maine on July 4, 15 year olds Marjorie Stevens and Lelia Lovering drowned after stepping into a deep hole while bathing in Taylor's pond. Neither girl could swim. The Stevens girl was daughter of Thomas Stevens and Lelia was daughter of Mrs Ruth Lovering, both Auburn residents. Bodies recovered.
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Auburn
Taylor's Pond
Marjorie Stevens
Lelia Lovering
Stevens
Thomas Stevens
Ruth Lovering
Youth Drowned in Harbor Whirlpool at Lynn
Harry Dykes aged 20 drowned after being caught in a whirlpool while bathing in Lynn harbor this afternoon. His body was recovered.
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Lynn
L Ynn
Harry Dykes
Heat alarms fire: 48 calls by 11 PM with 15000 damage
At midnight last night firemen logged 48 alarms since the previous evening. About 15000 dollars in damage. The system ran two engines per alarm due to heat. An auto thermostat at 5 and 7 Winter Street triggered the alert when sun melted tin. Firemen removed the tin.
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Winter Street
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