Young Woman Drugged and Robbed on Nantasket Beach
Miss Emma Harris, a Duxbury resident staying with her sister in South Boston, was drugged and assaulted on Nantasket Beach while visiting Sunday. She recovered enough to report the incident to a Post reporter, identifying the suspect if given the chance. The culprit claimed work in Brockton and was last seen on the steamboat pier in a critical condition. The experience serves as a warning to other young women about accepting attention from strangers.
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Emma Harris
Nantasket Beach
Nantasket
Post
Boston Area Forecast and Health Ad Note
Fair weather expected for Boston and nearby areas on Wednesday and Thursday. An accompanying health ad promotes Sanford's Ginger as a remedy for loss of appetite and claims benefits for hay fever and asthma.
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Boston and Vicinity
President Roosevelt Seeks Colorado Labor Inquiry
A committee of 225,000 northeastern Pennsylvania union men met President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay to urge a federal investigation of Colorado miner troubles. The President said he would help within legal means and noted that Commerce and Labor agents are already probing the Colorado labor dispute. The visit ended with brief discussions on mutual interests before the committee departed for New York and Pennsylvania.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Coal Miners and Allied Crafts
Wilkesbarre
Penn
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Department of Commerce and Labor
New York
Narrow gauge engine derailed halting Boston line traffic
A Boston area rail mishap derailed engine number 18 on the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn line near East Boston yesterday afternoon. The incident stopped traffic for about two hours, with trains resuming regular service after 6 p.m. Passengers noted the delay and impact on schedule.
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East Boston
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad
Eames Sued for Alleged Alienation
Melrose July 19 Henry D Farnsworth sues Charles Eames for 20000 alleging alienation of his wife Fannie Rice Farnsworth The case began at Lowell Superior Court with a decree nisi for divorce Farnsworth wife and child live with her mother in Melrose Eames 60 says he will fight to defend his name and credit Mrs Farnsworth and her mother testify Farnsworth formerly ran a Boston haberdashery and lives in Malden and Eames once ran a Chelsea drugstore and now lives near Mrs Farnsworth's home
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Melrose
Henry D. Farnsworth
Lowell
Superior Court
Maynard
Farnsworth
Franklin Street
Essex Street
Malden
Eames
Mrs. Farnsworth
United States Army
St. Louis Fair
George Rice
United States Regulars
Boston
Franklin Street House
Chelsea
Hanover Street
Probable National Democratic Chairman Named in Indiana
Indiana reports name a leading candidate for the Democratic national chair as Senator Gorman declines the post. The field narrows amid party speculation about the top party leadership in Washington.
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National Democratic
Indiana
Gorman
Harvard Student Drowns While Bathing at Chatham
July 19 at Chatham a Harvard University student from Somerville Harry T. Whitmarsh drowned while bathing at the outer beach. His companion was saved by Colt on shore after Whitmarsh’s strength gave out as the tide rose. Whitmarsh’s body remained unfound at low water. his family lives in Somerville.
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Chatham
Harry T. Whitmarsh
Somerville
Harvard University
Whitmarsh
Colt
Beef Strike Lowers Prices After Exposé
The strike impacts 20,000 workers with wage losses of 260,600 and 3,000 additional out of work costing 30,000. Capital idle at 107,900,000 and railroads losing 125,090. Average meat prices drop 2 cents per pound for 600,000 Chicago families. Boston expects cheaper beef today as the big packing trust reduces prices by about 20 percent after the Post exposes anti consumer methods.
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Chicago
Boston
Haseen
Cyrus Hapgood
Brigh
Sanford's Ginger Purity Standard Highlighted
Sanford's Ginger is described as the standard of purity flavor and strength in promotional notices, emphasizing its consistency and quality for consumers and retailers.
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Sanford
Sanford's Ginger Brand Promise in Cooling Nerves
An old advertisement extols Sanford's Ginger as a soothing remedy for nervousness and sleeplessness, claiming it calms the stomach and fosters wholesome sleep. The copy presents a simple health pitch with emphasis on natural relief and daily use.
Saloon Upset Ends With Man Waving Revolver
A West Mansfield brakeman, Harry C. Robertson, armed with a revolver, held a Palm Garden Saloon crowd at bay after being refused more drinks. Police officer Bill Brown intervened, Robertson fought back then fled, gun sent flying as he toppled to the street. No serious injuries reported.
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Harry C. Robertson
West Mansfield
Palm Garden
Blot Street
Bill Brown
Robertson
Brown
Stole Gems In Broad Daylight Robbery Attempt
Patrick Hart of East Boston kicked a large plate glass window at Stanton & Glover on Court Street and tried to loot rings in front of a crowd. A tray of rings, valued at 25.10, dropped as Hart fled and 16 rings were hidden by bystanders. Hart, released from state prison last Saturday after a five year term for the same crime, told police he intended to be returned to prison.
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Ptrick Hart
Winthrop Street
Boston
Stanton & Glover
Court Street
Fisher
Hart
Hunt
War fever rises over Russian wartime ships near Dardanelles
Pirates London reports that Russia has sent war vessels through the Dardanelles as merchant or hospital ships then used them to attack neutral shipping. England and Germany lead protests over the controversial Russian actions. Continued on Page 2 Seventh Column.
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London
Russia
Dardanelles
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Nova Scotia
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Harvard
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Thompson's Spa
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