Rabid dog terrorizes Wakefield in wild alley chase
A rabid dog on Albion street in Wakefield ran amok battering citizens and threatening Patrolman Preston before being killed by shots from a revolver and rifle. The animal, owned by James R. White, escaped quarantine and was later shot by Supt. Starkweather after futile attempts by bystanders.
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Albion Street
Wakefield
W. N. Brackett
Brackett
Grattan’s
Preston
Wakefield Police
Starkweather
Superintendent Starkweather
James R. White
Northrup
Harvard
Shaw Opens Office at C. E. Convention in Chicago
William Shaw of Boston and Ballardvale mass arrives for the Worlds Christian Endeavor and National Christian Endeavor meetings. He opens headquarters at the Hotel Sherman and will serve as chief executive officer of the joint convention running from tomorrow through Monday July 12.
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Shaw
Chicago
William Shaw
Boston
Ballardvale
Mass
Prohibition Party
World’s
Christian Endeavor
Sherman
World's
National Christian Endeavor
Plant Juice advertised as remedy from Boston conductor
A Boston advertisement touts Plant Juice as a cure for stomach troubles. It cites H G Smith a freight conductor on the N Y N H and H R R who says after three bottles he can eat any food and sleep well. The ad claims Plant Juice cleanses the system and improves digestion with free samples at Liggett drug store corner Washington and Avon streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Smith
Columbus Avenue
N. Y
N. H
Liggett Drug Store
Washington and
Avon Streets
Pollyanna Echoes Where a Crippled Boy Finds Hope
The Post promotes Phoebe Gray's Little Sir Galahad as a successor to Pollyanna stories. It follows Mary Alice Brown a 12 year old girl who helps crippled Charlie Thomas join the Galahad Knights, raising his spirits and shaping a path to sturdy manhood through faith and community. Francis Willett leads the knights and Mary Alice plans to read him the literature. Charlie embraces the dream of walking and vows to protect Mary Alice as he grows alongside the Knights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
The
Phoebe Gray
Sir Galahad
Mary Alice Brown
Francis Willett
Galahad Knights
Lem Brown
Sam Thomas
Mary Alice
Charlie Thomas
Hillside Falls
Francis
Charlie
Galahad
Travers House
Sam
Mrs. Travers
Clipper Hill
Galahad Knight
Mrs. Brown
Martha
Blue Hills
Dearie
Thomas Farm
Sheffield
Toots Stacey
Whacken Hodge
Mobey Baldwin
Gage
Man Sentenced to Three Months for Theft Following Beating
Lem Brown jailed for three months after deciding to steal due to lack of money. The account notes Mrs. Brown weeping upon hearing the news and recalls the couple's cottage and the memories tied to their home. The details of the offense are deemed unimportant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem Brown
Mary Alice
Mrs. Brown
Greenie
Herusband
Eye Water Ad Promotes Regimen for Dull or Weak Vision
Advert says neglect causes eye weakness and that Dr Isaac Thompson's Eye Water used morning and night prevents troubles. Claims the product supports strong eyes, has market history since 1795, and offers a 25 cent bottle at local drug stores or by mail from John L Thompson Sons & Co Troy NY with a free booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Thompson
John L. Thompson, Sons & Co
Troy
N. Y
Knightly Revels at Sir Francis Willett’s Barn
In a 1914 scene under Sir Francis Willett’s command, Sir Charlie Thomas and companions perform feats of strength and racing for his benefit. Martha notes Thomas's sleep seems troubled by excitement and longing as he shows a solemn, introspective mood at bedtime.
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Francis Willett
Charlie Thomas
Knight
Francis
Martha
Thomas
Susi, Maynard & Co
Malden Youths Return From Liverpool Cattle Boat Trip
Two Malden youths John Buckley and William Sheehan arrived home after a journey to Liverpool and service as cattle tenders on a cattle boat. They reported conditions in Liverpool, noting a scarcity of men and frequent approaches by English army officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
John Buckley
Malden Street
William Sheeham
Pearl Street
Liverpool
Commander Kaiser Ordered to Newport Navy Yard
Commander L. A. Kaiser who led the Charlestown navy yard and aided Captain William R. Rush has been ordered detached and sent to the war college at Newport. No date is set for the transfer and no replacement has been named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Kaiser
Charlestown Navy Yard
William R. Rush
War College
Newport
Mothers and Children Visit Revere Beach With Volunteers
More than 600 mothers and children from Boston tenement districts enjoyed a day at Revere Beach as guests of the Volunteers of America. Major Alfred F Handicott and sponsors greeted the group at the Mission Hall before an electric-car trip to the beach. Children toured attractions along the boulevard and sang with thanks during the noon dinner period.
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Revere Beach
Boston
Volunteers of America
Alfred F. Handicott
Major Handicott
W. J. Horton
Martha Foley
Howard Street
Portland
Hanover Streets
Beach Afternoon Ends With Return Home
The group spent the afternoon on the beach and in the surf before leaving late in the afternoon to head home.
Summer church services announced across Malden area churches
Protestant church notices outline summer schedules from July 18 to September 12 with multiple congregations sharing pulpit duties. Ministers from several states will conduct services at First Parish Meeting House Hill, Center Methodist, First Congregational Malden, and Congregational Rutland while new appointments and resignations are announced for Dorchester Adams Walpole and Ceylon.
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Meeting House Hill District
Adelbert Hudson
Quincy
Center Methodist
First Congregational
Malden
Congregational Church
H. French
Willard Scott
Methodist Church
James T. Carlyon
Center Methodist Vestry
C. J. Taft
Corning
N. Y
Central Congregational Church
Dorchester
Kellogg’s Toasted Corn Flakes Endure Summer Cravings
A soda-quiet tip extols Kellogg’s Toasted Corn Flakes as a refreshing breakfast or snack option in hot weather. The ad suggests serving with ripe fruits or berries and cold milk, highlighting the product’s appeal beyond meat-heavy meals and asserting its trusted place in over a million homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
Aease
Kellogg’s
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Daily and Sunday Post
Kaiser
Frederick W. French
Newton Theological Institution
First Baptist Church
Adams
John Bicknell
Walpole
Jaffna College
Ceylon
Rutland
Arthur B. Peebles
Bere, Mich
Kellogg Toasted Corn Flake Co
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