Woman Fights Mastiff To Save Pomeranian In Stamford
Mrs. Byrd Wenman daughter of John T Williams owner of the Williams building New York fought off a savage mastiff on the Stamford Yacht Club pier to save her Pomeranian. Munroe Biggs first mate on the Williams steam yacht assisted repelling the dog which belonged to Gustave Allinson bathing master. The dog will likely be killed and Mrs Wenman’s gown was torn during the incident.
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John T. Williams
Williams
New York
Stamford Yacht Club
Munroe Biggs
Embla
Gustave Allinson
Mate Biggs
Mr. Williams
Farm flames destroy Boston man's Auburn holdings
Auburn Mo July 21 The Zachariah J Frank farm buildings now owned by J R Frank of Boston five miles from Auburn on the Hardscrabble road were struck by lightning and burned last night. The buildings were unoccupied as Mr Frank was in Worcester. Loss estimated at 3000 dollars.
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Auburn
Zachariah J. Frank
J. R. Frank
Boston
Boy And Man Fall 25 Feet From Windows In Boston
A boy Leopold Greenberg age year old and a man Fred Early fell 25 feet from a window in Boston yesterday. Greenberg sustained a fracture of the left elbow and was taken to City Hospital. Early fractured two ribs and was taken to the Relief Station. Both were resting comfortably later that night.
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Boston
Leopold Greenberg
Calvert Place
Dover Street
City Hospital
Fred Early
Main Street
Charlestown
Man
Old Boston Park Square 1859 View Shows Gate and Station
Long Ago photos bring Boston history to readers as a 1859 image captures Park Square with the Providence railroad station in the center, a wooden gate to the freight yard, and grand dwellings on the left. The gravel square and sparse pavement reflect a city awaiting change and a station move to Terminal.
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the Post
Park Square
Providence Railroad
Old Providence
Cream Puffs Spark Boycott of Memorial Hall at Harvard
Summer school girls at Harvard boycotted Memorial Hall over menu and price, preferring ice cream and blueberry pie at other eateries around Harvard square. The 17 cent meal surcharge and cost comparisons fueled discontent as students shifted to places offering simpler ordering and tastier treats. Management faces pressure to adapt or lose business as eateries throughout the square roll out new named dishes to attract college patrons.
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Harvard Square
Harvard
Memorial Hall
the Square
Enterprise
War Between Short Sleeves and Long Gloves Divides Fashion World
New York dispatch chronicles a fashion battle as short sleeves gain zeal and gloves push back with heavier, longer styles. Dressmakers and glove makers mobilize while Paris resists London dictates, preserving un-draped arms and kid gloves for now with sleeves edging toward the elbow.
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New York
Casey
London
Marie Stuart
Brilliant functions at White House for Ethel Roosevelt
Washington July 21 Miss Ethel Roosevelt will debut with a White House ball planned for January likely in the East Room and followed by regular dinner dances, marking the gayest season since Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency. The President and Mrs. Roosevelt aim to entertain extensively, drawing elite guests from New York Boston Philadelphia and Washington as Ethel leaves National Cathedral School after Christmas to begin society life.
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Ethel Roosevelt
White House
Nellie Grant
Nicholas Longworth
Alice Roosevelt
Alice
Ethel
Miss Ethel
National Cathedral School
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Mildred Champagne Talks On Love And Sentiment
A reader asks Mildred Champagne for advice on a New Jersey woman met via monthly magazines, with six months of postals and biweekly typed letters. The response warns about meeting strangers unseen, urges caution, and advises careful writing to avoid dangerous records.
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Mildred Champagne
Miss Champagne
New Jersey
A Daily Post
Hidden Class Reception Causes Quiet Heartache
A college student writes of three years courting a young woman who plans to marry in the future. He attended no class event and learned of a recent school reception after it occurred. He notes her lack of invitation to the dance and his own unawareness of the event.
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Miss Champagne
No More Edna May on Stage
London July 21 Mrs Oscar Lewisohn says she will never return to the stage after her honeymoon and marriage. She plans to stay in the sedate life as Mrs Lewisohn and enjoyed a continental tour by car with her husband without accidents. The couple has taken a house at Ascot for the season and may motor through Scotland.
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London
Oscar Lewisohn
Cadogan Place
Ascot
Lewisohn
Edna May
Lewisohns
Germany
Austria
Italy
France
Knights of St Finbar donate to widow and honor retiring secretary
In Charlestown at the A O H hall the Knights of St Finbar held their monthly meeting. They initiated ten new members and donated 800 to the widow of a deceased member. They presented retiring secretary C Ma honey a testimonial as he joins the Boston police. The club will attend Galway Club’s meeting as guests in appreciation of Galway football team support.
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Charlestown
Knights of St. Finbar
C. Mahoney
Boston
M. Cullea
Galway
Sea Food for the Millions
National seafood consumption runs to about two billion pounds annually with American waters producing fifty million dollars of product each year. Oysters and clams dominate New York markets accounting for roughly a quarter of the total. Great Lakes supply adds about three million dollars annually while the fish trust in Chicago handles under six hundred fifty million pounds in the year cited, most of which came from open-market purchases.
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Swan
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Chicago
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Northwest
New York
Great Lakes
Man fined for public nudity in Mosholu Park Bronx
Max Bigimal, 46, arraigned in Morrisania court on July 21 for undressing in Mosholu Park along Jerome Avenue. He crawled on the grass and claimed nature provided no clothing. Judge did not accept the defense and fined him $10.
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New York
Max Bigimal
Morrisania Court
Mosholu Park
Jerome Avenue
Bronx
Mayor Returns to City Hall After Absence
Mayor Fitzgerald resumes duties at City Hall after two week absence. He plans to tackle routine matters and review the loan bill awaiting his signature. The bill has passed both chambers and will become law if he signs by next Friday, though he may veto or remove some items.
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Fitzgerald
City Hall
Monahan suffers serious fall on Apple Island
John Monahan of 286 Sumner Street East Boston slipped while strolling on Apple Island and rolled down a steep embankment 256 feet over jagged rocks. He was found unconscious, brought to the relief station, then hospitalized with a severe scalp wound and multiple bruises.
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John Monahan
Sumner Street
Boston
Apple Island
Monahan
Two Boys Targeted in $4500 Elevated Robbery
After days of policing the $4500 elevated robbery, inspectors Pierce and Pelton say two youths are suspected of the daylight crime. They reportedly tracked a trail showing the pair may possess the money and have been seen at beach resorts, while the force seeks one more link to complete the case.
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Pierce
Pelton
Victim of Boat Rocking at Tay lor Pond
The body of Edward Milbery of Lynn, a shoemaker who lived in Auburn for three years, was recovered after he drowned Saturday night in Tay lor Pond. Milbery and Charles Meader rocked a boat, were spilled out. Meader swam ashore, Milbery sank. Relatives in Lynn were notified.
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Auburn
Edward Milbery
Lynn
Taylor Pond
Milbery
Charles Meader
Meader
Society Woman Joins Ottumwa Police Force
Pence eats Ottumwa Iowa July 21 Mrs Florence Jaques wife of Captain W H C Jaques a leading Iowa attorney has been appointed to the police force with a star and without salary to better enforce the states humane laws.
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Ottumwa
Florence Jaques
W. H. C. Jaques
Iowa
Salvation Army Holds New England Encampment at Old Orchard
Large crowds attended the Salvation Army annual encampment in Old Orchard Maine as the open air camp meeting opened yesterday for a 10 day run. Major Dunham of Boston leads events with about 200 delegates expected from New England states. Prayers and open air beach services drew summer visitors.
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The
Salvation Arn of
New England
Major Dunham
Boston
Four Generation Coos of East Boston Headed by Ellen Coo
An East Boston four generation family on Noddle Island the Coos are led by Mrs Ellen Coo born at sea 74 years ago while migrating from Scotland. William Coo aged 48 follows, then Frederick A Coo at 24, and young Helen F Coo born in East Boston five years ago completes the line.
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Scotland
William Coo
New Brunswick
Frederick A. Coo
Helen F. Coo
Boston
Feilen Coo
Bishop Lawrence's Daughters Lead War on Gambling
Three wealthy Boston society daughters of Bishop Lawrence spark a backlash against gambling dressed as bridge among summer residents in Bar Harbor and Newport. Their social influence, tied to Harvard circles, powers a conservative movement led by Eloise Derby Susanne Dabney and Harriet Jacques alongside Mary Copley Amory.
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Bar Harbor
Boston
Newport
Bishop
Lawrence
Harvard
Mary Copley Amory
Robert Amory
Eloise Derby
Susanne Dabney
Walter Dabney
Harriet Jacques
Gaelic Societies to Meet Here August 11
At the Gaelic school 1151 Washington street yesterday pupils studied Irish history including Aughrim battles and the Treaty of Limerick. Classes were led by P. J. O Daly and M. Mulroy. The New England Gaelic League secretary announced a convention of Irish schools in the district to be held in the hall on Sunday August 1 with at least 40 societies represented.
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Washington Street
Aughrim
Poem Teaser Reveals Title Tomorrow
The Post will print daily selections from a well known poet with only the poem title and author hidden. Readers will supply the writer's name tomorrow. Saturday's poem title is To Celia by Ben Jonson.
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Post
Celia
Ben Jonson
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