Mrs Stafford's Thrilling Jump Ends With Heroic Descent
William Canfield leaped from a leaking balloon to save Mrs Camille Stafford at Lynn. He was seriously hurt after landing on a three story house edge and plunging to the ground. Mrs Stafford credited him and described their near disaster and her own controlled descent aided by a parachute snag.
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William Canfield
Lynn
Camille Stafford
West Springfield Street
Post
Billy
East Lynn
Wyoming
Boston
Hay Memorial Honors Secretary John Hay by Roumanian Jews
In Philadelphia a large crowd at B Nai Halberstam synagogue marked a memorial for John Hay with Rabbi Ehrenreich praising his efforts for Jews in Roumania and citizenship for Jews. In New York Jewish congregants at Romanian American synagogue on Riverside Street heard Congressman Goldfogle eulogize Hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John Hay
B’nai Halberstam
RB. C. Ehrenreich
Roumania
New York
Rivington Street
Radin
Goldfogle
Hay
Eighteen Republicans in mayoralty list
The Boston Republican city committee weighs many names for the mayoral nomination. Figures like Alderman Fred B. Bolton and ex-Senator John K. Berry are seen as top contenders, while several others face doubt or disinterest. Ex-Mayor Hart and Judge Dewey are noted as possible candidates, with broader party dynamics discussed throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Gallagher
Edwin A. Curtis
George Holden Tinkham
Joshua B. Holden
BE. Peabody Gerry
John K. Berry
Michael J. Murray
John Mason Little
Jeremiah J. McCarthy
Henry Parkman
John Shepard
George N. Swallow
Fred BD. Bolton
Eugene N. Foss
Edward J. Bromberg
Thomas N. Hart
Andrew J. Batley
Henry S. Dewey
Republican City Committee
Fred B. Bolton
Dr. E. Peabody Gerry
Gerry
John F. Fitzgerald
Hdward J. Bromberg
Swampscott
Boston
Josh Holden
Jerry McCarthy
Charles River Dam
Holden
Curtis
Boston Post
Andrew J. Bailey
Martin Lomasney
South Boston fights spill into Ward 15 campaigns
In South Boston early political stir follows McNary circles with Creed Toland ticket and Hickey’s third term bid. Ward 14 sees Ware challenged by O’Hare and Driscoll while Ward 13 confronts Brazell McGrady Newton and O’Toole. Ward 15 allies back Edward P. Barry amid council clashes. Alderman Linehan faces Baldwin and possible challenge from Jerry McNamara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNary
Edward C. Creed
John M. Toland
William E. Hickey
William Martin
Martin
Toland
Samoset Club
Robert J. Ware
Frank J. O'Hare
Driscoll
Eugene N. Brazell
Edward F. McGrady
William F. Newton
L. J. O’toole
McGrady
Brazell
House
James F. Powers
Sullivan
Edward P. Barry
Pan-candidatal picnic gathering in Dorchester
The Lincoln Republican Club of Dorchester plans a Saturday after noon event at Bass Rock Nahant to rally candidates for attorney general and lieutenant governor. Speakers Guild Moody Murray are listed with Moody possibly replaced if he fails to attend.
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Bass Rock
Nahant
Lincoln Republican Club
Dorchester
Seiberlich
Boston
Peters
Haverhill
Colonel Goetting
Hall
Guild
Moody
Michael J. Murray
Inspectors Arrested on Warrant in Larceny Case
Inspectors arrested yesterday morning Matthew Feffer age 22 of 21 Massachusetts avenue on a warrant. He is charged with the larceny of 20 dollars from William Hirsh of 178 Tremont street dated June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Feffer
Massachusetts Avenue
William Hirsh
Tremont Street
Roosevelts Had No Visitors On Quiet Sagamore Hill Day
Oyster Bay July 9 President Roosevelt spent a calm Sunday at Sagamore Hill with no visitors. House guests were Mrs Richardson and Captain Robert L Ferguson. Accompanied by Mrs Roosevelt, Miss Ethel Roosevelt and Captain Ferguson he attended a morning church service. Bishop Albion W Knight preached to support funds for an Episcopal cathedral in Havana. Secretary Loeb will tour Yellowstone. executive work will be run by Assistant Secretary Barnes during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Richardson
Robert L. Ferguson
New York
Ethel Roosevelt
Ferguson
Christ Episcopal Church
Albion W. Knight
Cuba
Knight
United States
Havana
Albany Street Fire Not Yet Out
The Albany street fire from Friday night remained burning in parts yesterday with one engine directing streams on the ruins. Deputy Chief Neal of the State police will receive the inspectors’ report today to decide if an inquest is needed. Evidence points toward possible incendiarism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Street
Neal
State Police
Nashua Street Fire Drives Families From Homes
A morning blaze at Nashua Street forced twelve families from their houses at about 1 am. Flames menaced three tenement buildings owned by Renzo T. Sargent William Cox and Austin Gibbons. Six families fled Sargent’s home and six from the other two houses. Many children stood in the street as the fire lit up the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua Street
Renzo T. Sargent
William Cox
Austin Gibbons
Sargent
Waltham Todler Breaks Leg in Second Story Fall
In Waltham on July 9 a three year old girl Ida Frazer living at 284 River Street fell from a second story window to a gravel walk fracturing a leg and sustaining internal injuries. Earlier she had been attacked by a dog, leaving her face badly torn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Ida Frazer
River Street
Ida
Girl 17 Weds 17 in Providence Quiet Ceremony
A Cambridge house party summer romance led Warren W. West son of Herbert W. West and Gladys Marion Smith daughter of Frances Smith to marry in Providence. The couple traveled with the bride’s sister Mrs. Alfred Rigg and a cousin, seeking a discreet wedding with Rev. M. McCord performing the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Warren W. West
Herbert W. West
Revere Beach
Gladys Marion Smith
Brighton
Providence
Miss Smith
Frances Smith
Anthony Ludgate
Raymond Street
Alfred Rigg
McCord
Chestnut Hill Arrests Highlight Sunday Sports Gathering
Captain Warren of the Brighton police pursued Sunday crowds at the Chestnut Hill Reservoir grounds where boxing wrestling and base ball matches drew spectators. Rosary Spadaro 19 of Somerville and Peter B Lovell 18 of Charlestown were arrested for playing ball and Israel Cohen 28 of West End was arrested for using profane language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Warren
Brighton
Chestnut Hill Reservoir Grounds
Rosary Spadaro
Newton Place
Somerville
Peter B. Lovell
Corey Street
Charlestown
Israel Cohen
Spring Street
West End
Suicide attempt in crowded Cambridge field shocks onlookers
Joseph Copodino a 19 year old man caused a panic at Cambridge field when he fired a .22 revolver into his own body. Crowd fled as he fell and was rushed to the general hospital with a superficial wound. He blamed despondency over a failed poolroom venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Copdodino
Cambridge Field
Cambridge
Copdodino
General Hospital
Dorchester Arrests For Larceny In North End Case
Officers from Dorchester Station 11 arrested Sopios Allia and Sagaras Pixeo on a warrant after noon yesterday. They are charged with larceny of 75 dollars from Apostolog Constantine of Sones avenue Dorchester on June 15.
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Dorchester
Station 11
Sopios Allia
Sagaras Pixeo
North End
Apostolog
Constantine
Sones Avenue
Fair vocalist weds cavarly veteran amid love tale
Miss Victoria Elizabeth Bella, famed pianist and vocalist, daughter of Gaetano Bella, marries Joseph Campana a prominent young man from sunny Italy and Boston. Their romance began almost eight years ago, paused as Campana served five years as a conscript in the Italian cavalry before winning his bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Elizabeth Bella
Gaetano Bella
Joseph Campana
Italy
Boston
Campana
Isabella Stone Faces Perjury Case and Insanity Charge
Isabella M. Stone, once celebrated for her voice and social standing, faces a perjury charge in a $10,000 suit against the Boston elevated road over injuries from a Dorchester avenue accident. Her physician, Dr Herbert J. Johnson, also accuses her of insanity. Stone, ill at her Cambridge home, told a Post reporter she will fight the charges to the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dorchester Avenue
Isabella M. Stone
America
Herbert J. Johnson
Greenville Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge
Isabella Stone
Somerville Youth Accused Of Theft From Mother
A 16 year old Somerville boy, Frank Dl asci, is charged with stealing jewelry from his mother. Police say the theft included a gold pin, gold bracelets, and gold chains. Some items were recovered at a Boston pawnshop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Frank Dlasci
1Erville
Boston
Snubbed constable resigns in Uxbridge over Fourth of July bid
Walter H. Lewis of Morrill street resigns as Uxbridge constable and turns in the lockup keys to Town Clerk Edward Parker. He says he was snubbed by the selectmen when officers for the Fourth of July were chosen and paid 98 each, claiming regular electees should have priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uxbridge
Walter H. Lewis
Morrill Street
Edward Parker
Lewis
Somerville Man Locked Up After Assault Charge
A party at 13 South Street Somerville ended with Antonio Siaponame in Somerville police custody charged with assault with a dangerous weapon on Joseph Posluski. Posluski sustained a forehead cut, allegedly from a knife wielded by Siaponame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Street
Somerville
Antonio Siaponame
Joseph Posluski
Glad I Shot Him Says Girl in Murder Case
Bertha Claiche, a 28 year old Frenchwoman, shot and killed Emil Gerdron at Seventh Avenue and Twenty Fifth Street. She claimed abuse and threats after he forced her into prostitution to support him and said she was glad to kill him, intending to surrender to police but fired when she feared his threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bertha Claiche
Emil Gerdron
Seventh Avenue
Twenty-fifth Street
Gerdron
The Latest Discovery of the Age Cure All Ailments
A sensational ad claims a universal remedy for la grippe pneumonia rheumatism joint affections cholera Morbus and diarrhoea. Directions urge full strength application after shaking before use. Endorsed by Adams Express Co money back if not satisfactory. Sold at first class druggists.
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la Grippe
Adams Express Co
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Eran
Swallow
Hart
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South
Linehan
Baldwin
Jerry McNamara
Jimmy Powers
Albany ST
Clinton
Waltham Tot
Shuman
A. Shuman & CO
Chestnut Hill
Lad
Cambridge Common
Victor
Elizabeth Bella
Church OF Our Lady OF Pompeii
Harrison Avenue
Uae
Joseph de Milla
Paine Memorial Hall
Appleton Street
His
Tuttle
Tuttle’s Filixir Co
Beverly St
Albert J. Pilgram
Melrose Highlands, Mass
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