Miss Schultz Foils Subway Robber in Arlington Incident
In South End, Miss Margaret Schultz of 21 Cortez Street faced a would be robber in the Arlington subway just before midnight. The assailant shouted Hands up but she resisted and the confrontation ended with the crook fleeing after threats of murder and a weapon display. Her rings valued at 1500 dollars were involved in the struggle.
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Margaret Schultz
Cortez Street
South End
Arlington
Woman Refuses Robber’s Demand After Gun Threat
In a late night encounter a woman refusing a ring grabber’s demand clashed with the thief when she shouted murder after he pressed a supposed gun to her side. The suspect pressed for cash and jewelry, but the woman stood her ground, surprising the assailant and fueling the confrontation.
Maintenance of Way Unions Hold Off Strike Action
Chicago July 4 United News reports the Maintenance of Way Unions with about 100000 members will not join the Shop Crafts unions in a major railroad strike until they are assured that peaceful adjustment is impossible. E F Grable international president vowed this after a full day conference with Ben W Hooper and Walter McMenimen of the railroad labor board. Telegrams were sent to officers.
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Chicago
United News
Maintenance of Way
E. F. Grable
Ben W. Hooper
Walter McMenimen
United States Railroad Labor Board
Boxing and tennis results from multiple cities with several knockouts
Benny Leonard KOed Rocky Kansas in eight. Bill Brennan beat Bob Martin in Ashland after 12 rounds. Johnny Wilson stopped Al Demaris in Rutland in four. Young Joseph beat Walter Butler in Waterville after 12. Carl Tremaine defeated Jabez White in Canton in 12. Gary Young Stribling beat Jake Abel in Macon over 10. Suzanne Lenglen beat Miss Kate Ryan 6-1 8-6 in Wimbledon. J D Anderson defeated Pat O Hara Wood in five sets. Kathrine Gardner, Leslie Bancroft and Mrs Godfrey won in National Clay Court at Buffalo. R Norris Williams won singles and doubles at Glen Cove. Jimmy Murphy won 250 mile Speedway Classic at Tacoma. Full reports on pages 18 19 20 21.
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Michigan City
Ind
Benny Leonard
Rocky Kansas
Ashland
Bill Brennan
Bob Martin
Rutland
Johnny Wilson
al Demaris
Waterville
Young Joseph
Walter Butler
Canton
Carl Tremaine
Jabez White
Macon
Gary Young Stribling
Jake Abel
Buffalo
Kathrine Gardner
Leslie Bancroft
Mrs. Godfrey
Glen Cove
N. Y
R. Norris Williams
Secretary Hughes Addresses N E A Convention
Secretary of State Charles E. Hughes praised his mother in a speech read to teachers at the Northeastern Education Association meeting in Mechanics Hall. Rain kept many away, but about 3000 delegates attended, delivering strong enthusiasm despite the weather.
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Hughes
Charles E. Hughes
Andrew F. West
Graduate School
Princeton University
Mechanics’ Hall
Girl Picked by Scout Not Fond of Movies
A girl selected by a scout, once living in California, expresses little interest in films. Her mother notes the demanding work of screen people and the challenges they face.
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SCOUT
California
Marion F. Anderson
West Roxbury
Bijou Fernandez
Anderson
Scout Tour Highlights Fourth of July in Greater Boston
An all day exploration of Greater Boston Fourth of July celebrations by scouts from Tures Corporation reveals community events, parades, and patriotic displays. The report notes organized activities, local participation, and civic engagement across multiple districts.
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Tures Corporation
Scout
Greater Boston
President Urges Upholding 18th Amendment Amid Minority View
Outdoor Fourth of July events across New England faced showers and light rain but proceeded with pageants and fireworks. The Marion speech defended the 18th Amendment and urged national support despite some citizen opposition.
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New England
Thief Clips Girl's Curls in Fourth Parade Incident
Mrs. Nellie A. Durack appeals to Springfield citizens for help in finding the person who cut five curls from 13 year old Imelda Durack’s head while she watched the Fourth parade. The thief used a sharp blade or shears, leaving the girl unaware until later.
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Springfield
Nellie A. Durack
Imelda
Public Latin School Student Reads Declaration at State House Balcony
A Public Latin School student read the Declaration of Independence from the old State House balcony yesterday, drawing attention to the historic document and school traditions. The event highlighted the school’s civics outreach and preserved local ceremony.
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Public Latin School
Baseball results from yesterday across leagues
National League games noted wins by Boston Chicago Cincinnati St Louis New York and Brooklyn with multiple postponements due to rain. American League results include Boston Washington Philadelphia New York Cleveland and Detroit with several afternoon and morning games. Eastern League scores feature Pittsfield Albany Fitchburg Hartford and Waterbury with postponements.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
Pittsburg
A. M. Chicago
P. M. Cincinnati
St. Louisa
A. M. St. Louis
Cincinnati
P. M
New York
Brooklyn
Washington
A. M. Washington
P. M. Philadelphia
A. M. New York
P. M. St. Louis
A. M. St. Louie
P. M. Cleveland
Detroit
A. M. Cleveland
Temperature Summary From Thompson Spa Yesterday
The report lists yesterday's temperatures with multiple unreadable fragments. Recorded highs and lows appear around 78 to 85 degrees, with morning and evening readings shown. The average for yesterday and the previous year are mentioned but obscured by OCR errors.
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Thompson's Spa
Bam
Peril to Nation if the Laws Are Flouted Says President
The President warns that flouting laws threatens the nation and stresses the right to strike and to work. He argues lawful action safeguards stability while protecting workers and the public. Government leaders call for adherence to legal processes and orderly demonstrations.
Harding vows to enforce laws at Marion homecoming
President Harding addressing supporters at the Marion fairgrounds July 4 declares that Constitution and majority laws must be enforced and that menaces to daily toil must be suppressed. He speaks to friends and neighbors in a patriotic celebration of his return.
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Marion
Associated Press
Harding
Fair Grounds
Anniversary Highlights From The Paper’s Past Date
The item lists today’s notable anniversaries and historical notes. Farragut born 1801 celebrated as first U S Navy admiral. 1915 Austro German move toward Warsaw noted. 1920 Ohio Governor nominated for president on 44th ballot. A year ago Sinn Fein Conference in Dublin had General Jan Smuts represent England.
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David G. Farragut
U. Navy
Warsaw
Cor
Ohio
Jan C. Smuts
Sinn Fein
Dublin
England
Weather Forecast For New England And Nearby Areas
Cloudy conditions with possible showers in Boston and vicinity. Moderate to fresh northeast to east winds shift to variable, with warmer inland by Thursday. Northern New England and southern New England both expect clouds, showers possible Wednesday, fair and warmer Thursday. Far eastern New York mixed skies with coast showers, coastal showers Wednesday, fair and warmer Thursday. Sandy Hook northward: northeast to east winds, overcast and likely showers Wednesday.
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Boston
Washington
New England
New York
Sandy Hook
Hatteras
Weather Outlook Shows Overcast Skies and Showers
The forecast calls for an overcast and unsettled day with occasional showers. Temperatures remain moderate, with little overall variation through the period.
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