Father of Actress Arrested in Mail Fraud Case
Charles A. Mendum of Boston, brother in law of actor John Drew and father of actress Georgie Drew Mendum, was arrested by U S Deputy Marshal James Ruhl on a mail fraud complaint. He is accused of running a mail order business from 146 Charles Street, supplying banks with Massachusetts investor lists claiming $100,000 mort gages, with lists allegedly containing dead names not checked for years.
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Charles A. Mendum
Boston
John Drew
Georgie Drew Mendum
United States
James Ruhl
Menchum
Charles Street
Massachusetts
Mendum
Post Office
Clarahan
Hayes
Federal
Goveror Draper
Trusts Cause Of High Costs At Nation Convention
A Boston convention addressed by Mayor Fitzgerald condemns trusts as a major factor in high living costs. Bernard Rothwell of the Chamber and President Ross discussed broadening business interests and welcoming attendees to visit the Chamber. An afternoon session approved seeking a uniform law aligned with the National Pure Food law, with further harbor and shore excursions planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers’ Association
Parker House
Fitzgerald
Bernard J. Rothwell
Chamber of Commerce
Ross
Rothwell
Boston
Independence
South Shore
Bass Point
Bank clerk turned investor guides Boston public from lists
The individual described as a bank clerk gained familiarity with the investing public in Boston through the lists he provided to Western and Southern banks. His father, John Meachum, worked with the Eagle bank before its merger with the National Shawmut.
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Boston
John Meachum
Eagle Bank
National Shawmut
Aeronauts Sail Over Six States
The balloon Philadelphia II landed near Pascoag Rhode Island after a 300 mile night flight from Philadelphia traversing six states. Piloted by Dr Thomas E Eldridge president of the Philadelphia Aeronautical Recreation Society it marked his 19th ascent passengers were Fred C Underhill and his 17 year old son Andrew B Underhill in their first ascent.
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Fpascoag
Philadelphia II
Quaker City
Rhode Island
Pascoag
Philadelphia
Thomas E. Eldridge
Philadelphia Aeronautical Recreation Society
Fred C. Underhill
Andrew B. Underhill
Balloon flight breaks Quaker City records and drifts to Rhode Island
The journey lasted 12 hours 5 minutes with a peak altitude of 10,550 feet, just shy of two miles. Dr. Eldridge and crew viewed the Hudson from Peekskill and navigated over Flemington and Haverstraw before crossing the Hudson and sighting the Hoosatonic River. The balloon drifted toward Wallum Lake, landing on J. C. Mowry's farm after mistaking Ponaganset reservoirs’ white caps for the sea.
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Quaker City
Philadelphia
Eldridge
Flemington
N. J
White Horse
Haverstraw
Hudson
Peekskill
N. Y
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Wallum Lake District
Pascoag
Ponagansett Reservoir
J. C. Mowry
Swedish Baptist jubilee concerts mark Quincy church anniversary
The Swedish Baptist Church in Quincy celebrates its 25th anniversary with a four day program starting with a concert at Brewers Corner. Rev. John P. Westerberg of Kanne Penn lectures tonight, Rev. John Bjork speaks Saturday, and a 3:30 p.m. Sunday service features Rev. A. P. Hanson and visiting clergy. Closing jubilee sermon by Rev. Bjork. Also notes Rev. C. W. Hidden spends summer in Newburyport and will lead a gospel service at Haverhill depot. Miss S. M. Hoole assists at West Bolton Baptist Church. Quincy Park and Downs Congregational Church hosts a lawn party at the Melville estate grounds tomorrow afternoon.
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Quincy
Brewers Corner
John P. Westerberg
Kanne
Penn
John Bjork
A. P. Hanson
Mr. Bjork
C. W. Hidden
First Baptist Church
Belleville
Kan
Newburyport
Ladies of the Park and Downs Congregational Church
Melville Estate
Beach and
Morton Streets
Newport Hears Report of Ava Astor Engagement to Earl
Newspapermen in Newport report a forthcoming engagement between Mrs. Ava Astor and the Earl of Dunraven, with London letters and gossip sustaining the claim. Dunraven, a wealthy 35 year old yachtsman, visited Newport with his father in 1895 and is popular in London clubs. Mrs. Astor is expected to be in Newport next month for the remainder of the summer.
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Newport
Ava Astor
Earl of Dunraven
London
England
Lord Dunraven
Disinfect South American Imports Warned by U S Treasury
Washington July 21 treasury officials call customs officers to aid agriculture by reporting arrivals of goods from regions with foot and mouth disease. Wool hair straw hay and feed stuffs from affected countries will be disinfected by the government.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Department of Agriculture
Freckle-Face Remedy Promises Quick Freckle Removal
An advert promotes ethine double strength from Houghton & Dutton as an easy cure for freckles. It claims one night of treatment removes freckles for a beautiful complexion, notes July sun exposure increases demand, and guarantees money back if it fails.
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Houghton & Dutton
Hotel Astor suit seeks 150000 for slander and ejection
Edward W Favish and wife sue the Hotel Astor in New York for $150,000 damages alleging slander and illegal ejection. Affidavits describe a late night confrontation after a knock at their room door and a claim they were not man and wife, prompting removal.
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New York
Hotel
Astor
Edward W. Favish
Birmingham
Ala
Favish
Justice Bischoff
Mr. Favish
A. R. Walty
Walty
Atlantic City
Wally
Plans Union Park street widening faces Finance Commission probe
The Finance Commission is probing Mayor Fitzgerald's proposal to widen Union Park Street from Washington to Harrison. Chairman John A. Sullivan spurred inquiries at City Hall, signaling possible opposition by the commission. The widening had been discussed for years, surprising some at City Hall.
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Union Park Street
Washington Street
Harrison Avenue
Fitzgerald
Finance Commission
John A. Sullivan
Commission
City Hall
Tiz Foot Remedy Claims Quick Relief For Sore Feet
An advertisement promises instant relief and lasting remedy for tired aching swollen and smelly feet with TIZ. It claims drawing out poisonous exudations cleanses pores and offers rapid effect with a week of use. Sold for up to 25 cents per box by Welter Luthesy dadge & Co.
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TIZ Ig
Welter Luthesy Dadge & Co
Convict Coiner Gang Sought in Charlestown Prison
Authorities hunt other coiner band members inside Charlestown State prison after discovering a half dollar mould and metals in a cell. Warden Bridges and Secret Service Agent Patrick Ahearn say clues point to one man and possibly a confederate, but no names, no outside ring, and no further details yet.
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Charlestown State Prison
Secret Service
Ahearn
Patrick Ahearn
Nathan Allen
Bridges
Drums Across Country Goat Team Covered 4000 Miles Wager
Captain W Edwards of San Diego Calif drives angora goats to cover more than 4000 miles as a wager. He travels with six young men and a pack team of three Mexican burros hitched to a canvas wagon arriving in Washington from San Diego.
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Washington
W. Edwards
San Diego
Cal
Edwards
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Biscuit Men’s
Bargain
Washington and
Winter Streets
Avau Bry Piano
St. Charlies
Porthrs Brancei Ltd
Annex No
Washington St
Friend St. Ag
Providence
Main St
Fall River
Purchase St
New Bed- Rigeford
Broonlyn
Rochester
N. C
Greater Boston
S. M. Hoole
Gordon Missionary Training School
B0ston
Baptist Church
West Bolton
Bureau of Photo-Illustration
Ava Willing Astor
America
Manufacturers
Chamber OF Corce
Bangor
Maine
Union Park
Tiz
Coiner
Rice & Hutchins
Button and Blutcher
All America
Russia
Button
Blutcher
Tremont St. Stere
Kid Blutcher
Tremont Street
All America Shoe Shops
Summer ST
Col.Otis St
Tremont ST. Tremont Bldg
Remington Typewriter
Remington
Remington Typewriter Company (Incorporated
Franklin Street
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