Grave dug for starving wife shocks Parkersburg area
Samuel Cunningham a Belleville farmer is in jail in Parkersburg awaiting a hearing on first degree murder charges filed by humane agent J B Mayhew. Mayhew says Cunningham starved his wife Ann Cunningham to death and bought a coffin and began digging a grave in the weeks before her death.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Samuel Cunningham
Belleville
Here
J. B. Mayhew
Cunningham
Mayhew
Ann Cunningham
Funeral Services for Mrs Whipple at Brookline Residence
Funeral services for Mrs Sherman W hipple will be held today at 2 o'clock at her Brookline residence Clydehurst Warren Street conducted by Rev Carroll Perry of St Pauls Episcopal Brookline. Attendance limited to immediate family and close staff. Afterward the body rests in a Brookline cemetery tomb while burial plans are decided.
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Sherman . Whipple
Clydehurst
Warren Street
Brookline
Carroll Perry
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
No Trust Bill Hits New Snag
Washington July 21 Democratic leaders in the Senate faced a fresh obstacle as the administration antitrust program neared launch. The bill to regulate railroad securities hit another snag late today in the interstate commerce committee.
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Washington
Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee
Brandeis and Rublee oppose key provisions of rail and ICC bill
After weeks of debate the committee, led by Senator Newlands, adjourned without action while Louis D. Brandeis and George Rublee urged that the bill would effectively guarantee securities. Republicans and some Democrats urged delay as opponents pressed changes before final approval.
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Louis D. Brandeis
George Rublee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Newlands
Brandegee
Lippitt
Saulsbury
Pomerone
Cummins
Burned by Hot Metal Injures Two Men in Somerville
Joseph Joyce and Patrick Mullaney were severely burned about the neck, face and arms at the Eastern Metal and Refining Company on Washington Street Somerville when water was dumped into a metal pot causing hot metal to spray and strike them.
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Joseph Joyce
Patrick Mullaney
Eastern Metal and Refining Company
Washington Street
Somerville
Box Factory Fire Destroys Gardner Plant
The box factory of John Leamey at 18 Nichols Street burned today causing about 6500 dollars in damage. The building had been closed two days and the cause is under investigation. insurance partly covers the loss.
Unlucky Looie's Lucky Break in Sunday Post
The Sunday Post features Unlucky Looie enjoying a comic twist of fortune. A lighthearted strip offers clean humor with a simple, upbeat punchline delighting readers.
Deafness Cure Offer Boosts Summer Treatments
An Osmo Chemic Physicians notice promotes free consultation and trial treatment for Deafness Head Noises Discharging Ears and catarrhal nose throat chest diseases for patients who begin on or before Friday July 31st. It claims summer speeds recovery and invites those who previously failed to seek help.
Elephant House Plans Outlined by Dr Rowley
Dr Rowley outlines a new elephant house for the Franklin Park elephants. He, as president of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, argues the project would provide a home as good as any zoo in the country.
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Elephant House
DR. Rowley
Franklin Park
Francis H. Rowley
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Central Park
New York
Boston
Chateau de Valencay
Elephants at Franklin Park Await New Home and Bathing Pool
Francis H. Rowley notes the Post announcing the start of building the elephant house at Franklin Park in late September. He cites Mayor and Park Commission assurances, discusses elephant welfare, the need for strong enclosures, and planned features including a large bathing pool with quotes from zoological experts.
Move on Cunningham adds pressure from ministers
Alderman Murphy tried to pass a measure urging Mayor to remove Cambridge Commissioner of Public Safety Henry J. Cunningham at a Board of Aldermen meeting. Alderman John P. Good objected, then President Nelligan ruled the motion out of order due to a special meeting limited to items in the call.
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Commissioner of Public Safety
Henry J. Cunningham
Cambridge
Alderman Murphy
Board of Aldermen
Murphy
John P. Good
Nelligan
Poslam Promoted for Sunburn and Skin Ailments
Advertises Poslam for sunburn eczema poison ivy bites and general skin relief claiming overnight improvement and safety for minor troubles with Poslam Soap offered at 36 and 15 cents and a free sample request through Emergency Laboratories New York.
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West 26Th St
New York
Akin and Heir
America’s 3D Engine Installed for Tests
Hammondstown July 21 The transatlantic flying boat America was fitted with three 100 horsepower motors for tests tomorrow Glenn Curtiss says the third engine gives 50 percent more power and will lift the full transatlantic load of about 5000 pounds if successful. If not he will proceed with further experiments after repairs to warped rear plane ends and torn silk coverages are addressed.
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Hammondsport
N. Y
America
Glenn Curtiss
St. John’s
N. F
Curtiss
Lake Keuka
Lineman dies after assault. suspect held for inquiry
Henry B. Carley, a Pawtucket lineman, died from injuries after a Thursday night blow. He refused to name his assailant, but police hold Joseph English for questioning as a possible source of information.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Henry B. Carley
Joseph English
Provincetown Boy Swims One and a Half Miles
Willie Marshall, a Provincetown boy, swam from Long Point to the Fisherman Cold Storage wharf a distance of one mile and a half in 45 minutes. Edward Agna accompanied him in a dory and kept time. Marshall, employed by Fisherman Cold Storage, was in excellent form and could have covered twice the distance.
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Provincetown
Cape
Willie Marshall
Long Point
Marshall
Edward Agna
S Matter Pop Funnier Than Ever In Post Comic
C M Payne teases that S Matter Pop is funnier than ever in the comic section of next Sunday's Post.
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C. M. Payne
Pop
Next
Post
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