Governor Foss Declines Vacation Says He Loves State Work
The Massachusetts governor avoids time off, preferring the State House routine. He has had only brief weekends away in seven years as chief executive, even as Mrs. Foss urged a European rest and the public notes his humor about life’s incidents.
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Foss
State House
Commonwealth
Europe
Cohasset
Ernor Foss
Washington
Washburn
Massachusetts
Excellent Summer Hotels in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado
Colorado hotels and boarding houses are highlighted as premier summer retreats with healthful climates and luxurious options. The piece notes catalogs and maps available from travel promoter Alex Stocks of the Burlington Route and emphasizes Colorado as a growing summer playground for locals and visitors alike.
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Rocky Mountains
Colorado
Burlington
Alex Stocks
New England Pass
Washington St
Boston
Children on Outing at Bumpkin Island
Nearly 400 children from St. Stephen's Catholic Church Hanover street enjoyed an all day outing on Bumpkin Island with a Monitor steamer ride. Rev. John H. Powers led the trip marking the first Randidge Fund summer outing of the year without incident.
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St. Stephen’s Catholic Church
Hanover Street
Bumpkin Island
Monitor
Randidge Fund
John H. Powers
Chauffeur Held For Manslaughter In Haymarket Death
William H. Dwyer of Roxbury was arraigned in Police Court before Judge Ely on a manslaughter charge in the death of Frank Struk, 22, of Roxbury. Dwyer was held in 5000 bonds for a hearing on July 17.
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William H. Dwyer
Hammond Street
Roxbury
Ely
Frank Struk
Ward Street
Haymarket Square
Factory Fire Destroys Peabody Plant
The main building of W. J. Budgell & Sons sheep skin factory in Peabody was destroyed by fire with losses estimated above $60,000. Firefighters fought the blaze through the day, but the structure could not be saved.
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Peabody
W. J. Budgell & Sons
Irish Home Rule Fund Progress and Campaign Plans
The United Irish League of America reports over $60 000 raised toward a $100 000 fund. A meeting at Hotel Lenox on Aug 4 aims to complete the balance before a new House of Commons vote next May. Massachusetts and Pennsylvania lead in contributions with towns like Lowell Waltham Marlboro Clinton and Haverhill contributing. National officers plan a fall campaign to finish the fund, with donors from Boston Philadelphia Montreal and beyond supporting the effort.
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United Irish League of America
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Lenox
Philadelphia
House of Commons
House of Lords
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Boston
United Irish League
Keystone
Old Bay State
Ireland
America
Illinois
New York
Lowell
Waltham
Marlboro
Clinton
Thomas B. Lowney
Immaculate Conception Church
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Our Lady of the Rosary Church
Globe Theatre
John F. Fitzgerald
Patrick J. Duane
League
James O’doherty
Haverhill
Portland
Ore
T. B. Fitzpatrick
Michael J. Ryan
John O'Callaghan
Poslam Heals Skin Troubles in Hot Weather
An advertisement touts Poslam and Poslam Soap as remedies for summer skin issues including eczema rashes stings hives and acne. It claims rapid relief after one application and recommends Poslam for babies bath and facial care with prices and a free sample offer from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
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Hemergency Laboratories
West 25Th Street
New York City
Finest Appointed After Dudley Street Shuffle in Boston
Police Commissioner O'Meara announced at roll call that Patrolman Edward McMahon of Dudley street station is retired with a pension after being shot in the back during the Forest Hills battle with bandits. Ninety eight new patrolmen appointed and eleven transferred among several stations including Jamaica Plain, East Boston, West Roxbury, Roxbury Crossing, Hyde Park, Back Bay, Charlestown, Broadway South Boston, Joy Street West End, City Point, and City Hall Avenue.
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O’meara
Edward McMahon
Dudley Street
McMahon
Forest Hills
Jeremiah Monahan
Broadway
South Boston
Field's Corner
Simon J. Forrest
Frederick A. Peterson
Broadway Station
Boston
William P. Foley
John J. Mahoney
Joy Street
West End
James A. Marnell
Joseph P. Richard
Alfred B. Lampert
John D. McCarthy
William F. Sullivan
City Point
Lawrence W. Welch
City Hall Avenue
Three Tots Lose Lives in South End Fire
Firemen found 4 year old Jessie Johnson dead with an arm around a doll, and 1 year 7 month old Annie May Johnson beside her. Edith, 7 months old, lay nearby. The burned apartment belonged to Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Johnson at 61 Lenox Street.
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R. L. Johnson
Lenox Street
South End
Jessie Johnson
Annie May Johnson
Edith
Tragic Fire Claims Three Johnson Children
Fire started by children playing with matches left three Johnson children dead in a bedroom blaze. Neighbors and color family Mrs Johnson attempted rescue as flames trapped Jessie protecting her sisters and a doll before firefighters arrived. Bodies taken to City Hospital morgue.
Will of Boston recluse Wheelwright approved by judge
Judge George of the Suffolk Probate Court allowed the will of Henry A. Wheelwright of Boston. Relatives plan to appeal to the Supreme Court over the decision. Wheelwright, a lifelong loner, left about 250000 to five Underwood relatives, with Frank and William L. Underwood among the beneficiaries. Mrs. Caroline B. Foster of Washington, D. C., will challenge on mental soundness grounds.
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George
Suffolk Probate Court
Henry A. Wheelwright
Boston
Supreme Court
Wheelwright
Cohasset
Chestnut Street
Underwood
Frank Underwood
William L. Underwood
Tower & Underwood
Caroline B. Foster
Washington, D. C
Suffragettes Fire Recreation Pier at Southport
Militants tried to burn the mile long recreation pier at Southport England. Fishermen discovered the fire and extinguished the flames before much damage occurred.
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Southport
Eng
Recreation Pier
Strikers Push Court Action Over Hyde Park Plant Impasse
At a Hyde Park Governors Foss plant meeting, strikers and unions move to compel the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration to act. Counsel W Jennings Patron will present today with a striker committee to question the board about inactivity and seek an official investigation and finding. Patron argues the board must act under the law and determine blame for the impasse.
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Governor Foss
Hyde Park
International Union
State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration
W. Jennings Patron
State Board
Patton
Motion Picture Trust Trial Opens Witnessees Testimony
In New York on July 1 testimony resumed in the dissolution suit against the motion picture trust. Peter Adams, owner of a Paterson New Jersey theater, testified he was told by a representative of the Motion Picture Patents Company to avoid using films from independent companies or his license to use the patents would be cancelled.
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New York
Motion Picture Trust
Peter Adams
Moving Picture Theatre
Paterson
N. J
Adams
Motion Picture Patents Company
Wireless Operators Must Obey Law
New York July 7 The government won the first legal test in a federal district case challenging the constitutionality of the wireless act. E B Myers a young wireless enthusiast indicted for violating the law sought to claim inalienable rights. Judge Mayer dismissed the demurrer and ordered the case set for trial.
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New York
E. B. Myers
Mayer
Graves Grain Alcohol Sealed Bottles For Sickness Emergencies
Limited archival notice reports Graves grain alcohol sealed bottles designated for sickness emergencies. The item appears in a historical warning or internal memo with emphasis on containment and usage guidelines.
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East Boston
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Cambridge
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Somerville
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Richard Nagle
Malden
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Nantucket
Hugh Osborne
Orleans
Daniel A. Donahue
Salem
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Michael O'Brien
Newton
George J. Martin
Auburndale
Joseph M. Sharry
Worcester
F. J. Halloran
Lynn
John N. Madden
J. Harney Shoe Co
A. O. HL
John T. Mullen
Hudson
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T. B. Lowney
W. H. Finnick
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
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Thomas Burke
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