Dr Eliot Boomed as Governor by Reform Petition
A Boston reform group, the Public Welfare League, pursues ex President Charles W Eliot of Harvard as Massachusetts Governor. The monster petition, already signed by thousands, is non partisan and targets Eliot if pressure mounts. The league also considers names for Lieutenant Governor and plans to influence legislative races.
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Charles W. Eliot
Harvard
Massachusetts
Eliot
Boston
Public Welfare League
James B. Carroll
Springfield
John R. Thayer
Worcester
Edwin A. Curtis
William A. Gaston
Send Solons Home Says Hill
James J. Hill, arriving in St Paul from Chicago, argues Congress should stay home for three years. He cites wheat prices, Patten, and shifting farming to cities, warning empty stomachs and urging the country to focus beyond tariff changes.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Labrador
James J. Hill
St. Paul
Burlington
Chicago
Aldrich
Congress
Jim Patten
Ohio
Mr. Hill
Punishment for Adana mass killings condemned by court
The court martial report on the Adana massacres denounces local authorities as incapable and apathetic. It calls for harsh sentences including hangings and hard labor, with a plan to cordon the town if punishment proceeds. France opens a mine accident investigation laboratory at Le Havre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Adana
Vali
France
United States
Lfeyin
Trunks Bags and Dress Suit Cases Featured in Boston Shop
A Boston retailer advertises trunks bags and dress suit cases with right prices and reliable service. The message signed Yours truly Raymond highlights a single flight over the store where hats are bought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Raymond
Missing Girl Sought by State Police in Boston
State police search Boston and nearby towns for Mary E. Matelle a Portuguese woman from Oak Bluffs Martha's Vineyard who vanished from home about a week ago. Gerald J. Savage a real estate dealer of Jamaica Plain is charged with abduction and held on bail after appearance in Vineyard Haven court.
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Boston
Mary E. Matelle
Oak Bluffs
Martha’s Vineyard
Taunton
Manuel Matelle
Joseph Riel
Fred Matelle
Gerald J. Savage
Adelaide Street
Jamaica Plain
Savage
Edgartown
Island House
Matelle
Mary
Eldredge
Vineyard Haven
Leona M
Sophia Fortier
Newport Society Women to Be Racing Mermaids
Preparations are underway for a Newport swimming match between society women. Six contestants include Vera Gilbert and Mrs Barger Wallach with other noted swimmers Miss Margaret Busk Miss Edna Barger Miss Eleanor Sears and Mrs Lorillard Spencer Jr. Each brings expertise in varied sports promising a lively race for a refined crowd.
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Newport Society
Newport
Post
Vera Gilbert
Miss Gilbert
Barger Wallach
Lorillard Spencer, Jr
Margaret Busk
Edna Barger
Eleanora Sears
Wallach
Miss Barger
Miss Sears
Miss Busk
Spencer
Gilbert
Stole Flowers From the Dead Society Girls Arrested
In Pueblo Mexico on July 18 a group of society girls were charged with stealing flowers from cemetery vaults to adorn balls and parties. Police arrested several young ladies found carrying plants hidden in parasols. Plants valued at twenty dollars were taken from private vaults amid ongoing complaints of mysterious flower thefts.
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Pueblo
Mex
Man Rescued After Falling From Steamer Satelite
A nameless man fell from the deck of the steamer Satelite near Central wharf as it approached the pier. Matteo Palazzolo of Packers' wharf cut loose a dory and rescued the swimmer, who was brought aboard for dry clothes before returning home.
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Central Wharf
Matteo Palazzalo
Packers’ Wharf
Murder of Babe Revealed at Merrimac Lake Shore
A newborn infant’s body, bound with a knotted handkerchief, was found on the shore of Lake Attitash. Albert Dellaire uncovered the hand and arm while digging. investigation by State Officer Barrett and Merrimac officials led to the discovery and removal to a morgue.
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Merrimac
Lake Attitash
Barrett
Albert Dellaire
Oscar Dellaire
Frank EB. Sargent
Dellaire
August Grossinger
Adams
Grossinger
J. J. Minnihan
F. H. Anthony
Actress Eva Tanguay Receives Barber Shop Facial
New York July 18 Visitors to a Broadway barber shop saw actress Eva Tanguay reclining as a barber gave a facial massage with oil and warm water ending with a towel treatment. The service cost 50 cents and she declared it fine saying every tired woman ought to try it.
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New York
Eva Tanguay
Sharp storm drenches crowds from city to coast
A sharp storm drenched beachgoers and city crowds last night after a humid day. Rain reached half an inch in thirty minutes at Revere and Nantasket as lightning and thunder accompanied winds up to 50 mph. Temperatures ranged from 64 to 82 with Providence reporting the nation’s coldest reading. The rain broke a prolonged drought and drew thousands to beaches, parks, and open cars out of Boston.
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Revere
Nantasket
Boston Common
Public Garden
Revere Beach
Philadelphia
Providence
Weather Bureau
United States
Eastport
Sault Ste. Marie
Northfield
Against Chimes in Stockbridge Sparks Protest by Summer Resident
Emily Tuckerman, summer resident, protests to Stockbridge Selectmen over daily chimes from Field tower. The chimes, funded by David Dudley Field in 1878, ring 6 to 6:30 p m in summer for residents. A town meeting will be held to consider the complaint.
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Stockbridge
Emily Tuckerman
Washington, D. C
Tuckerman
Europe
Aymar
Grace
Parker
Boston
David Dudley Field
Cyrus Field
Weak Weary Watery Eyes Welcome Marine Eye Remedy
A vintage notice promotes Marine Eye Remedy as an eye tonic. The ad claims to ease tired eyes and watery irritation, presenting the product as a simple home remedy for general eye comfort.
Captain A B E Tribe Recalls Marine Career
Captain Acee B E Tribe of the Red Star line steamer Marquette spoke on his port visit last week about his climb from apprentice to master. He traced his sea career from two years apprenticeship around the world to mate, then steam-line service, and command of vessels including the Marillu, Montana, Mesaba, and Marquette sailing between Antwerp Boston Philadelphia and London.
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A. BE. Tribe
Red Star Line
Marquette
Post
Mercantile Line
Atlantic Transport Line
Montana
Artwerp
Boston
Philadelphia
London
British Lieutenant Narrates Rescue at Sea in Bay of Biscay
Captain Tribe, born in Portsmouth, England, a British Navy lieutenant, recounts how a trading gale sank his ship in the Bay of Biscay before a fishing schooner appeared. He and 34 others were saved after frantic signals drew the schooner's aid.
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Britains
Bay of Biscay
Tribe
Portsmouth
England
Beach Crowd at Revere Beach Skirts Rain Storm
About 150000 people gathered at Revere Beach yesterday with up to 200000 possible if weather held. A heavy shower at sundown scattered crowds into shops and trains while Chief Whitney and State Officer Hardiman checked amusements. Fred Hurley’s photo studio operated briefly until order to close marked a Sun day law violation. Bath house records fell with 5554 bathers including 1742 women and 3812 men. Two arrests for intoxication and several speeders held for Chel sea court.
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Revere Beach
Jophanus Whitney
State Police
Hardiman
Fred Hurley
Whitney
Bath House
Chelsea Court
Clergy movements and services in Greater Boston area
The Rev. W. B. Williams accepts a call to Central Square Congregational Church Bridgewater with duties starting Sept 1. Various clergy and churches report on unions and services in Roslindale Jamaica Plain Haverhill Topsfield Brookline and Brookline.
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W. B. Williams
University of Vermont
Andover Theological School
Harvard Divinity School
Central Square Congregational Church
Bridgewater
Roslindale
Jamaica Plain
Congregationalists
Baptist Church
Central Congregational
First Baptist Church
Chauncey Hawkins
Robert W. Dunbar
West Congregational Church
Haverhill
Second Congregational Church
Millbury
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Hill
Aime Dupont
Babe
Tiny
Barber
Washington St
Washington Street
Ames Bidz
A. E
Tribe, R. N. R
The
Marquette, Red Star Line
Chase & Sanborn
Seal Brand
Greater Boston
William R. Huntington
Grace Episcopal Church
Huntington
Nahant
John G. Benson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Topsfield
Waynetown
Ind
Otis Travers Martin
Depauw, University
E. A. Stevens
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Advent Christian Church
Nehemiah Boynton
D. D
Brooklyn
Harvard Church
Brookline
W. W. Fenn
King's Chapel
Lena
Wilson Bros
Court Street
J. S. Waterman & Sons
Dudley Street Terminal
George H. Waterman
Frank S. Waterman
Roxbury
Marconi
St. Catherine's Church
Emmons
East Boston
Howard P. Emmons
Friiae Ten Street
Gaskill
Passaconway Inn
Yorkiff
Francis Almon Gaskill
Albert
Annie
Comstock
Gaskel
Main Street
South Station
Manning
Brighton
James
Ellen Manning
Flaherty
Faneuil Street
St. Columbkine’s
Chlson
Ellen
Axel Chlson
Legington ‘Street
Church of the Sacred Heart
Toland
Catherine A
Neil J. Toland
Woodbine Street
St. John's Church
Bine Hill Avenue
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