Fair Martha Folsom Forgiven In Death
Ten years after her marriage to a black butler Martha Folsom lies in an unhonored grave in New York City. The Boston socialite died after a cerebral hemorrhage in heat, while her marriage to Walter Martini drew scandal. Her death follows a dramatic life across Boston Providence and New York society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Folsom
West Twenty Sixth Street
New York City
Martha Folgom
New York
Paul Folsom
Kenilworth Winslow
Boston
Miss Folsom
Martini
Walter E. Martini
Kate Eugenie Godley
East Twenty-first Street
Lakeville Place
Centre Street
Jamaica Plain
Paul
Grosvenor
George
Folsom
Martha
Frank Cutter
Beacon Street
Cutter
Rufus Waterman
Providence
Rhode Island
Death Toll Rises After Heat Wave In Greater Boston
Weather cooled after two days of extreme heat as several deaths were reported. John Skinner of Arlington died at Massachusetts General Hospital, John B. Kenney died at 43 Hudson Street, and Mathew I. Germaine of Cambridge also died in Jamaica Plain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Skinner
Arlington
Massachusetts General Hospital
John B. Kenney
Hudson Street
Mathew I. Germaine
Flagg Street
Cambridge
Parkway
Jamaica Plain
Astor apologizes for insult to Sir Archibald Milne
William Waldorf Astor publishes in the Pall Mall Gazette a regret over a July 2 paragraph about Sir Archibald Berkeley Milne at Astor’s concert. He says Milne’s presence was a misunderstanding and absolves him from intentional discourtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William Waldorf Astor
Archibald Berkeley Milne
Astor
The
Pall Mall Gazette
Berkeley Milne
Last Day Of Framingham Camp For CAME REGIMENTS
July 19 at Framingham the brigade completed drills in heat relief with Lt Gov Bates and Lt Gov Gobin visiting. Inspectors found quarters neat, guards well drilled, and the three regiments presenting a strong parade as the camp ends with plans to depart after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Framingham
Boston
Concord
Lincoln
Fort Dalton
Pew
Eighth
Bailey
Gobin
Bancroft
Hoster's Stomach Bitters Promises Cure for Digestive Ailments
Poised as a remedy for poor appetite and dyspepsia, the ad claims Stomach Bitters strengthens the stomach to improve appetite and prevent or cure indigestion, constipation, debility, nervousness, and sleeplessness. It urges immediate use and mentions a bottle with a neck cover.
Ninth and Eighth Regiments Parade Through Boston Area
Companies of the Ninth will parade in Boston while the Eighth heads home via East Somerville. Gropping Co and M at Cambridge and Somerville. Visitors scarce but present show appreciation with generous applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
East Somerville
Gropping Co
Cambridge
Somerville
Cadets Show Sharp Drill at Hingham Camp
July 19 battalion work stays brisk with C company back from bivouac and camping to follow. Guard mounting impresses, sentry duty praised, Colonel Brigham inspecting for critique with Framingham trip noted. Evening parade precise as colors line up and battalion marching reflects a week of hard training.
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Hingham
C Company
Brigham
Framingham
Tom Clifford
Combination Park
Digby Bell
Keith's
de Wolf Hopper
Casey
Hebe
Chute Grounds
Mabel Cavendish
Tremont Theatre
Mary Sanders
Lynette
Boston Theatre
Crescent Garden
Castle Square
Faust
Columbia
Alice Leslie
Palace’ Theatre
Austin & Storie
Marvel
Marsh
Poin of Pines
Norumbega Park
Bosco
Snake Eater
Nickelodeon
Heat Prompts Late Start for Teachers Excursions
Excessive heat leads to a shift in the daily excursion program with inspections beginning at 6 pm and returning around dark. About fifty teachers will visit Henry Lee Higginson at his Beverly Farms summer home next Wednesday, with others touring Beverly Farms later. Yesterday’s trips went to Hobbs's Brook water basin in Waltham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lee Higginson
Beverly Farms
Not Guilty Tenney Cleared in Assault Case
In Lynn on July 19 Judge Berry discharged Rev. A C Tenney after a brief Police Court hearing on alleged assault of 4 year old Olive Fogs. The judge found no evidence of criminal conduct and noted the witness’s poor eyesight and proximity to spectators.
Fifty sec anniversary observed by Mexican War veterans
The New England Association Veterans of Mexican War marked the fifty sec anniversary of the Massachusetts volunteer regiment's return. A Squantum Inn reunion saw 34 members with families attend a 12 30 business meeting followed by a fish dinner. The group planned a fifty third anniversary in Boston and spent the afternoon touring local sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Association
Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment
Squantum
Boston
Arrests Made Over Policy Writing at Central Street
Four men including Thomas H. Bartlett and Frank Riley were arrested by Sergeant Fessenden and Patrolman Hopkins for writing policy at 29 Central Street. Hopkins is said to have acted in the presence of Fessenden during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Bartlett
Frank Riley
Fessenden
Hopkins
Central Street
Boston
Among the Cubans at Hemenway Gymnasium
A social gathering of Cuban teachers and students yesterday at Hemenway Gymnasium featured Dr Sargent’s hosting, violin music by Professor Duse, and dancing until 10 30. Senoritas Miss A M Bowero and Maria Luisa Sanchez from Havana attended. Mrs Emilia Dod Forum, a Cuban teacher, was injured falling on stairs. she weighs 200 pounds and stayed at Story Street with her daughter and niece. SENORITA PILAR LLUY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemenway Gymnasium
Dr. Sargent
Duse
A. M. Bowero
Dr. Bowero
Public Instruction
Havana
de Belle Maria Luisa Sanchez
The Cadet Girl to Open at Herald Square Amid Opposition
The Columbia Theatre group declares The Cadet Girl will open Monday at Herald Square despite actor desertions. Local notes report Jerome Sykes wed Jessie Wood last month. Ada Behan plans a September return with old repertory. Seymour Hicks aims for a December Melo drama.
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Columbia Theatre
Herald Square
New York
Jerome Sykes
Chris and the Wonderful Lamp
Jessie Wood
Sykes
Agnes Sherwood
Ada Behan
Seymour Hicks
Scotland
Jacob Litt
Old Kentucky
St. Paul
Elsa Ryan
Hattie B. Schell
Charlestown
Berkshires
Blue Jeans
James A. Herne
Edgar L. Davenport
Falmouth
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Uneeda
Uneeda Biscuit
Graham Wafer
National Biscuit Company
Negro Butler
Back Bay
Mr. Folsom
Waterman
Walter Martini
Beekman Street
Helen Folsom
Jennie Folsom
Winslow
Eva
Broughton
Mercury
Sir Berkeley Milne
Wheeler
Bates
ExXesstetter
Waltham
Berry
Mr. Tenney
Veterans OF
Sona Fait
Treilonn
Eimeria Cammon
Beneat
Niss Mary Sanders
Austin Stone
Tremont Bow
New Palace Theatre
Zceed Air
Fieedric
Pete
Abe
Elgin Creamery
Colman's Eng
Royal Baking
Ste
Haymarket
Great Atlantic & Pacific Teaco
Court ST
Sudbury St
Scollay Sq
Tremont St
Eliot
Meridian St
Broadway
Chelsea
Market St
Lynn
UC Gyswy
Point OF Pines
Jed. Flynn
NEW York Novelty CO
Joe Welch
Lebrew
Baroness von Zieber
George and Nettie Gorman
Tessa Karry
Harry Belknap
Marvellous Marsh
Nuir
Cushman, Holcomb
Curtis
Plymouth
SEIOE
Winthrop Steamboat Co
Atlantic Avenue
Usalem Willows
Winthrop Wharf
Atlantic Ave
the Willows
Nazzant
Lafricain
Naval Brigade
Lincoln Wharf
Bass Point
Nahant
Ostrich Farm
A. P. Lane
Gloucester
Cape Awnn
North Shore
Steamera
Cape Ann
North Side
Tral Wharf
Houston
Foot State St
Duncan SY
Cirencester
Coleumbue Orchestra
Loncester
Merchant
Boston & Gloucester Steamboat CO
Grand Naval
Barwell
the Lake
Huntington
Adams House Paatimoey
John Endicott
Grim Gland
Snow's Arch
UNIO
Steamboat CO
John B. Duper
Treas
Essrs
Parry and Rynard
Oti Harlan
Mamie Gigilroy
Bargin Wanee
Padre Ine Ais Sea
Keith
Moreland, Thompson and Roberts
Pierce and
Egbert
Orche
Charles River Park
Johnny Nelson
Archie McEachern
Will Stinson
Wettest
Caron
Herbert
Anna Wilmuth Haines
Pettingill
Thomas E. Clifford
Maginieyea
Sullivan Sq
Connelly’s
Adams House
Provincetown
Nantucket Wa
Bay Line
Bos
Cape Coop
Otel
Provincetown Steamboat Co
J. R. Bacon
Gen. Mgr
Castle Meatnz
Oxford
Hoyt’s
Zoological Garden
Newton House
Subway
Boston Ball Grounds
Chicago
Leto Connélly
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