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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1913

Page

6

Women Saved From Yacht Off Stratford Connecticut

Providence dispatch reports Mrs. Mary Stewart and her daughter Mrs. Louise Lewis were rescued from the sinking yacht William Jennings Bryan off Stratford, Connecticut. They arrived in Providence aboard the Colonial liner Lexington with their husbands, Robert Stewart and James Lewis, Jacksonville millionaires, and a sailor who stayed with the vessel in hopes of beaching it near Port Jefferson, New York. The party had been cruising from Florida for several weeks.

Providence William Jennings Bryan Stratford Whoals

Americans Flee Mexico as Revolutions Disrupt Trade

Destitute Americans arrive by boat from Mexican ports amid revolutions that have paralyzed industry. American consuls may draw on State Department funds to evacuate citizens from danger zones with Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson providing relief funds where needed.

Washington United States State Department Torreon Henry Lane Wilson

Embroidered Lawn Collars and Fine Net Garments

Round collars of embroidered lawn with face edge valued at 50c to 75c. Jabots of fine hand embroidered linen and jabots priced 25c to 1.25. Guimpes of imported net boned and elastic finished bottom at 1.25. Sets of imported nets priced 2.25. Madeira needlework pieces valued at 3.00.

Peicessaree

Parasols Described in Desirable Shades and Materials

Catalog of parasols offered in fine taffeta and pongee with velvet trims and colored linings. Prices range from 1.50 to 6.00, with examples in parrot, navy, purple, black, and black and white designs. Includes pongee parasols with ribbon borders and varied sizes.

Cerererer Serrence

Misses' Dresses in Stripe Voiles and Crepes on Sale

Ladies sizes 14 16 18 offered in plain and fancy stripe voiles crepes and dimity with lace silk and velvet trims Regular price 12 00 Now 5 75 Sale reduces cost for the chosen misses wardrobe providing affordable fashion from the period catalog featuring trimmed dresses.

Frank M Andrews Benches Separating From Taft Partner

New York July 13 Frank M Andrews the architect who put his firm into receivership to sever ties with Charles P Taft says he will support his wife Pauline Frederick but will not live under the same roof. He notes he lives apart and has not pursued a legal separation and continues to contribute to her support.

New York Frank M. Andrews Charles P. Taft Pauline Frederick White

Man Hit by Train Dies in Hospital

William Furlong 19 of 65 Brookline Street Cambridge died at Relief Hospital from injuries after a collision at North Station between a motor baggage truck and a Portland bound train Saturday forenoon. Furlong, driving for American Express, lost control, the truck crashed into the baggage car, he was thrown onto the platform and taken unconscious to the hospital.

William Furlong Brookline Street Cambridge Relief North Station Young Furlong American Express Company Portland Furlong

Cambridge Teen Struck Head Diving At South Boston Float

William Pigott 18 of 381 Norfolk Street Cambridge struck his head on a stone diving from a float at Head House South Boston. Lifeguard Walter Murphy rescued him, Pigott was unconscious and brought ashore. Dr Frederick W Stewart ordered admission to Carney Hospital by car.

William Pigott Norfolk Street Cambridge Boston Pigott Walter Murphy City Point Frederick W. Stewart Carney Hospital

Russell Knocks Out Lore in 11th Round Bout

Frankie Russell of New Orleans defeated Johnny Lore of New York by knockout in the 11th round of their 20round light weight boxing match at McDonoughville. Lore was counted out after being knocked through the ropes as the bell for the round ended.

New Orleans Frankie Russell Johnny Lore New York McDonoughville Lore Russell

Low Fares to Colorado All Summer

Advertisement invites travelers to Colorado with cheap weekly rates from $7 to $10 and mentions Rock Island Lines services the Rocky Mountain Limited and Colorado Flyer from Chicago and St. Louis. It touts books Little Journeys in Colorado and Under the Turquoise Sky and directs readers to contact L. Parrott in Boston for details.

Colorado Rock Island Lines Rocky Mountain Limited Chicago Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Colorado Flyer St. Louis Rock Island L. Parrott New England Washington St Boston Mass

Ice Cream Tipsy Lady Bear At Franklin Park Zoo

A crowd gathered at Franklin Park Zoo as a woman fed ice cream to a brown bear. The scene led to the woman appearing intoxicated and distressing onlookers during an afternoon incident.

Franklin Park

Bear Given Brandy Ice Cream By Careless Donor

In a heat wave a bear named Antoinette at a zoo was fed brain with frozen pudding mix and sherry enhanced ice cream by Marc Treanor. The bear became hysterical then drowsy and slept, prompting Treanor to admit his mistake and vow not to repeat it.

Marc Treanor Savin Hill Avenue Antoinette

Cooling Breezes Bring Relief Across New England

The heat eased as cooling breezes are forecast for today and tomorrow with clear skies. Only a slight chance of local showers remains, as yesterday reached 89 in many areas while the Boston region saw no prostrations. Beachgoers and resort crowds flocked to L Street and Revere beaches amid the warm conditions.

New England Greater Boston L Street Bath Revere

Postponed Interclub Yacht Race Opening Session

Squally weather yesterday forced the Interclub Yacht Racing Association to postpone the first squadron run scheduled for yesterday morning.

Interclub Yacht Racing Association

Hundreds Visit Fort Strong Soldiers on Busy Open Day

Hundreds of parents relatives and friends from the Third Battalion Coast Artillery Corps MVM visited Fort Strong yesterday to see citizen soldiers on a weeklong tour. The government tug General Jesup under Captain R J Learson made two trips conveying hundreds of visitors. Yesterday’s visit day was the largest ever recorded at the fort.

Coast Artillery Corps Fort Strong Jesup R. J. Learson Fort

Ball Game At Fort Ended With Unscorable Lead

After mass the volunteers dressed in khaki to host visitors at a fort ball game. Two company teams played but scoring halted after the fifth inning due to an overwhelming lead. The afternoon featured tours of the fort and demonstrations of big guns and target ranging methods.

Cutler

Volunteers Resume Routine Duties After Drill Night Band Plan

After evening dress parade and guard mount led by Major Benjamin Siedd the volunteers resume regular work at the big sub-calibre Buns. They begin night drill for the first time since encampment with no illnesses beyond home sickness. A band concert is planned tonight with a dance tomorrow night.

Benjamin Siedd

Eviction Notice Spurs Aid for Dorchester Family

Mrs. Carl Hamburg of 220 Westville Street faced eviction for non payment of rent but the property agent aided the family after learning of their distress. Her eldest son Carl age five fell ill with whooping cough while the household survived on 25 cents daily. The husband left a week earlier and has not been heard from since. James J. Byrne bought provisions for the family and notified the Dorchester Children's Welfare League. Representative Peter J. Donaghue secured store credit in her name.

Carl Hamburg Dorchester Westville Street Carl Hamburg James J. Byrne Mr. Byrne Dorchester Children’s Welfare League Peter J. Donaghue

Two Canoeists Rescued From Charles River Incident

A young man and woman were rescued yesterday after their canoe capsized on the Dedham side of the Charles River. Frank Mosely, in another nearby canoe, swam to assist and carried them ashore. The man had fallen after dropping a paddle. They were taken to Bent's boat house and later returned home.

Charles River Dedham Frank Mosely Bent

Neckwear Samples at Two Price Offerings

Neckwear samples advertise hand embroidered pieces in the latest styles with laces from Valenciennes and real Irish lace. Prices range from 25 to 75 cents for various collars and dresses, with several items noted as low as 50 cents and 25 cents for select pieces.

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Mexico Revo R. H. Stearns & Company Atlantic Mills Marinette Knitting Mills the Post Slephone Circulation Dept Charles Coast Artillery Dler & Co Chan Misses’ Coats Marie Antoinette Martha Washington Guimpes Valenciennes Chandler & Co Chandler & Bo Tremont Street
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