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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1922
Page
2
An unidentified woman reportedly carrying a baby in her arms was swept to death at Niagara Falls. She fell or jumped into the river about 200 feet above the Coat Island bridge, and rescue attempts failed as the swift current carried her away. A black straw hat a scarf with initial S and two handkerchiefs with initial N were found on the bank.
Miss Fernandez chose Mr Hoff man from the crowd on the river and Riverside Recreation Grounds, saying he has a face perfect for moving pictures. She adds others are handsome but he has a true movie face.
Miss Fernandez saw many pretty girls during a three hour scouting along the Charles and Riverside but none met the camera’s demanding standards. She noted the moving picture camera records, not the eye, and many beauties were eliminated for defects makeup cannot fix.
The Goldwyn scout toured Washington street and Tremont street shopping districts in Boston scouting store windows and shoppers for film talent. She interviewed Harvard Law student Mr. Hoffman and commented on appearance, photography potential, and proper dress in public boating scenes.
Manchester N H July 16 The latest attempt to wreck trains was reported on the Conway branch of the Boston and Maine railroad between Dover and Jewett The engine crew of a freight found an iron wedged between the rails and a guard rail It took two hours to remove the obstruction Authorities are investigating the placing of 10 ties on the tracks at Somersworth It is believed to have been the work of berry pickers No arrests have yet been made.
Patrolman George Wilson faced a double barrel shotgun allegedly pressed to his chest by Joseph Frangello at Revere Beach while attempting to arrest him. Frangello was charged with assault on the officer. Astinana Mallelo also faced a similar charge for being present.
American Rescue Workers led by Capt. George E K and D Ransom plan a week long drive to raise a several hundred dollar balance for their year round Middleboro farm home for orphans. The effort funds two weeks of vacations for needy mothers and hinges on subscriptions sent to Amnie M Reed in Boston.
Horsford's Acid Phosphate promoted as a refreshing additive for water or juice. Claims include renewed vitality and improved nerves.
Panic passengers fought with subway guards on trains between 86th and 110th streets in the Lexington Avenue line when a short whine on a car sparked a fire. Many sustained minor injuries as people rushed doors and exits, with some endangered near the third rail. one person suffered serious injuries.
A Plymouth feature recalls the Pilgrims Progress pageant and requests by hotel men to repeat the ceremony next August. The author notes the ceremony's moving impact on spectators and participants and foresees a yearly summer observance possibly expanding to a Pilgrim Pageant in future years.
Northhampton July 16 Mrs James Jackson of Orange was killed when an automobile crashed into a tree at West Hatfield this morning. Her mother Mrs Mary Currie 78 was seriously injured and the driver Mr Jackson and three other passengers were hurt but left the hospital this afternoon. The car veered after the left wheel struck soft sand causing the plunge and fatal head injury to Mrs Jackson.
The narrator recalls a perfect Plymouth day, admiring hollyhocks and a garden atmosphere near Burial Hill. He visits the Governor Bradford monument and reflects on Emerson’s connections to Plymouth, linking New England’s literary and colonial eras through memory of the town.
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