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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1916
Page
4
The Penobscot, an American steamer owned by Boston interests, survived a brutal hurricane that sank the government ship Hector. Returning to port, the vessel bore battle scars and was saved by the captain's quick maneuver during the storm's peak.
Morning of the 18th a hurricane struck off the Florida coast targeting a Boston bound steamer. Winds hit 100 miles per hour as the ship rolled and dumped thousands of tons of water overboard. Captain J A Meech sustained a gash while others were trapped in the galley. the ship rode the sea for 32 hours before a saving maneuver.
An advertisement touts Nuxated Iron as a quick fix for fatigue and weakness. Dr. Sauer argues real strength comes from diet, but the ad promises 200 percent stronger stamina in two to four weeks with two five grain tablets daily after meals. It claims easy absorption, no teeth staining, and offers refunds or $100 donations if goals aren’t met.
The narrator recalls meeting Warren Kerrigan, correcting first impressions of vanity with his warm, family minded nature. Kerrigan, a devoted son and husband, mentors rides and cinema life in Hollywood while staying unwed at the time. The piece hints at shared future acting ambitions between Kerrigan and the narrator’s mother.
Fire chiefs from the state will gather for the Fire Chiefs Club annual outing on July 26 in Marblehead. This year the event is billed as ladies day with wives and families invited, organized by Marblehead chief John T. Adams under the mobilization papers issued by Chief George L. Johnson of Waltham.
Members of the Rubber Club of America gathered for their annual outing at the Vesper Country Club in Lowell yesterday. The Boston departure carried officials from leading rubber firms, with a special train bringing Akron delegates including H. S. Firestone, P. W. Litchfield, and W. O. Rutherford of Goodyear and Goodrich.
Fire Prevention Commissioner O Keefe attributes a sharp drop in factory fires in the metropolitan district to union labor workers smoking care. In the first five months of this year there were six fires versus 113 in the same period last year, a reduction of about 560 percent.
Furnishings of the American House are auctioned this morning. Suite 60, famed as the house’s centerpiece, housed Bryan and Roosevelt visits and hosted officers of the Loyal Legion. The Boston Checker Club headquarters will be dissolved. guests included Sir Chentung Liang-Chen and Philip T. Nickerson.
George S. Feeley, 15, son of Mrs. Mi chael Feeley of 41 Faxon street Newton, drowned yesterday afternoon in the Charles River at Newton. His body was recovered 45 minutes later by Frank Halfrey. Feeley could not swim and had been bathing with companions, having earlier ventured beyond his depth and been rescued by a friend.
Amanda Douglas, novelist and historian known for books for girls, died at her Newark home after a six month illness. She was born in New York on July 14, 1837.
The first outing of the Arlington Board of Trade takes place this afternoon. Members, mainly Arlington businessmen, will ride to Dr. Tuttle’s camp at Ranlett’s Grove in Billerica. Autos depart Arlington Centre at 1 30 p m.
Maude Hall writes a practical guide for women on stylish summer dresses with a color illustration. The piece offers fashion tips, fabric choices, and accessory ideas suited to warm weather dances.
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