Whose Team Is This Photo Reveal Five Dollar Reward
In the market district a Post photographer captured a team photo and offered five dollars in gold to the driver who identifies the team within five days. Drivers Isaiah MacKenzie and Cecil Barbour claimed the rewards by proving their teams from Independent Ice Company and Dorchester Ice Company. The horses named Charlie, Bob, Bill, and Dan accompany the wagons on Second Street, East Cambridge.
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Market
Post
The
Washington Street
Independent Ice Company
Second Street
East Cambridge
Isaiah MacKenzie
Bae
Charlie
Bob
the Post
Dorcheser Ice Company
Cecil Barbour
Mames
Bill
Dan
Dorchester Man Overcome by Heat. Infant Son Dies En Route
John J. Reagan of 20 West Cottage Street Dorchester collapses from heat on Monday. Infant son of Robert Higgins of Fall River dies in his mother's arms while en route to a seaside home.
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John J. Reagan
West Cottage Street
Dorchester
Robert Higgins
Fall River
Southwest Wind Eases Heat Toll in Boston Victims Rise
A southwest wind helped Boston residents but failed to halt the heat wave. Two deaths were recorded yesterday with four additional prostrations, though the relieved crowds showed some easing after days of sweltering since Friday.
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Boston
Boston Weather: Heat Subdues as Southeast Breeze Wanes
Yesterday Boston reached a high of 87 with a 69 morning low and 78 mean. Only Washington and Jacksonville exceeded Boston's temperatures. winds from the southeast moderated heat, lifting readings after 1 PM and easing by late afternoon.
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Boston
Washington
Jacksonville
Atlantic Coast
New Orleans
New York
Pittsburg
Charleston
Galveston
Hatteras
Mr. Smith
New England Dry Goods Association Outing Sets Sail
The annual outing of about 550 dry goods dealers leaves Rowe's wharf on the South Shore at 9 15 AM for Plymouth. Dinner is at the Samoset Hotel with sports and amusements planned after the meal. Secretary Joseph M Lennon organized the program.
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New England Dry Goods Association
Plymouth
Rowe’s Wharf
South Shore
Samoset
Joseph M. Lennon
Phantom airship found in Worcester workshop
Arthur M. Davison secretary of the Worcester Board of Trade visited inventor Tillinghast’s secret workshop and was shown a monoplane airship described as boat shaped, suggesting tangible substance to the elusive craft amid sightings from Boston to New York.
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Worcester
Boston
New York
Arthur M. Davison
Worcester Board of Trade
Davison
Tillinghast
Rash Appears Again In Summer Skin Troubles
Summer eczema and hot weather skin troubles prompt use of Poslam. The ad claims Poslam cures rashes, inflammation, itching, hives, and burns after a single application, with a 50 cent minor package and a $2 jar available at druggists. Free samples offered by mail from Emergency Laboratories, New York.
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Riker- Jaynes Drug Stores
Houghton & Dutton’s Drug Department
Emergency Laboratories
West 25Th Street
New York City
Taft Holds Warms Up Conference with Crane and Cabinet
President Taft hosted Senator Winthrop Crane Attorney General Wickersham and Secretary Nagel at a July luncheon. The impromptu conference ran past 6 pm with extreme reticence. The general political situation was discussed but no formal statements were issued. Crane had been close to Taft during the last Congress.
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Beverly
Taft
Winthrop Murray Crane
Wickersham
Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
Crane
Congress
Taft Allies Advise As Campaign Plans Open
During the last six weeks of the session Senator Crane visited the White House daily as Taft gears up for a difficult campaign. Taft, looking for solid support, views Crane as a key adviser from Massachusetts. The administration confirms Wickersham will join Nagel in Alaska, citing concerns over the territory. The President and Mrs Taft toured toward Boston aboard the White steamer with Captain Butt. Tomorrow he will host Captain Logan of the Mayflower for luncheon as Bar Harbor plans proceed. The party aims to begin Monday and be away ten days, with vacation rules flexible for the week.
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Congress
Crane
White House
Taft
Massachusetts
Wickersham
Nagel
Alaska
A. W. Butt
Boston
President Taft
G. W. Logan
Bar Harbor
Quincy Seizes Boston Land Over Tax Title
Quincy officials announced they hold a tax title on land at Squantum Head that Boston long owned. Quincy levied taxes for years, arguing the land was not used for public purposes. The parcel is sewer department property through which the main sewer pipe runs to the Moon Island outlet.
Boston Quincy land dispute over camping and public use
Boston claims the land near Squantum is for public use and refuses taxes while a court case with Quincy proceeds. John C. Kiley reported that Quincy has seized the land after a council order to install water and sanitation for campers, with a per permit fee to fund the project. Corportation Counsel Babson warned the fee would undermine Boston's case by implying the land was not kept for public use.
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Boston
Quincy
John C. Kiley
Babson
Squantum
Chicago to Be Fleet Flagship
The cruiser Chicago, after repairs at the navy yard, sailed to Nantasket Roads for trials then heads to Gardiner's Bay L I on July 23 to join a naval reserve fleet with Chicago as flagship. Aboard will be Companies A and C and two engineer divisions from the Massachusetts naval militia. Governor Draper and Adjutant General Brigham will witness with Commander Marsh as admiral of the squadron.
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United States
Chicago
Navy Yard
Nantasket Roads
Gardiner’s Bay
L. I
Massachusetts
John L. Sticht
Navy
Governor Draper
Brigham
Bureau of Naval Militia Affairs
Charles C. Marsh
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