Youngest ship third mate Erling Iversen sails at sea
Erling Iversen an 11 month old infant serves as third mate aboard the Norwegian fruit liner Ida Cuneo, berth at Commercial wharf after arriving from Sama Cuba. Captain Iversen confirms the feat and describes the baby’s bridge duties, crib aboard, and a dramatic tarantula encounter during a voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erling Iversen
Little Erling
Ida Cuneo
Sama
Cuba
Erling
Iversen
Sugar war rages as trust law looms over talks
New Paltz NY July 24 sugar interests failed to sign a peace pact due to fear of the Sherman anti trust law. Minor points aside John Arbuckle refused to agree and warned opponents to heed the Sherman act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Paltz
N. Y
John Arbuckle
Arbuckle
Arbuckle testimony on sugar wars and refinery tactics
Propped in bed, Mr. Arbuckle testifies before a special congressional sub committee about a long history of battles with American Refinery and Havemeyer. He describes organizing a sugar trade bureau to stop losses, denying any formal price fixing, and claiming refineries still resist production curbs while rebates to wholesalers are suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Arbuckle
Special Congressional Investigating Committee
Arbuckle
American
Havemeyer
Garrett
Big Reunion At All Saints Roxbury Parsonage Field Day
Parishioners of All Saints Roxbury prepare for a grand reunion at Amory Grove Roxbury on Saturday. A varied program includes vaudeville, Punch and Judy, dancing day and night, games with prizes, and speeches by well known speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints
All Saints Parish
Roxbury
Amory Grove
R. H. White furniture sale continues with half price deals
The R H White Company holds a sustained half price furniture sale with red price tags showing regular versus reduced costs. The stock is large and high quality with 60 days free storage for delayed delivery and free delivery on orders of five dollars or more within New England. Customers can also order via mail order department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. White Company
New England
Mall Order
New Ireland
Rain Aids Shoppers At Siegel August Furniture Sale
The Henry Siegel Company announced that rain yesterday kept many buyers away from the August furniture sale. Despite many specials advertised at less than half price, most items remain available today and Wednesday until the lots close out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Siegel Company
Siegel Company
Boston Boy Loss in Norway Mountains
The Navy Department reported Charles L. Clifford of West Roxbury and Gaston J. Holmes of Mississippi from the Naval Academy practice squadron at Bergen Norway are lost in the mountains near Bergen. Commander Coontz said he fears no fatality. A search party found their trail. they may be heading toward Christiania after a Thursday excursion to Finse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Washington
Charles L. Clifford
West Roxbury
Gaston J. Holmes
Mississippi
Naval Academy
Bergen
Norway
Coontz
Christiania
Finse
Banauken
Cheek Cut in Dover Street Fight Leaves Doyle Wounded
James E. Doyle of Roslindale is found bleeding from a knife wound on the left cheek on Dover street near Shawmut avenue. An East Dedham street station officer takes him to City Hospital after the alleged street fight last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Doyle
Fairview Street
Roslindale
Dedham Street
Dover Street
Shawmut Avenue
City Hospital
No New Cholera Cases Reported By Board Of Health
The Board of Health announced no new Asiatic cholera cases after scrutiny of all potential contacts linked to a North End death at Gallup's Island last Wednesday. Officials pressed for a $5800 transfer from the reserve to fund cot beds for immigrants and asked Mayor Collins to authorize a contract for the beds without bids, with the city auditor to effect the transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
North End
Gallup’s Island
Mastro Domenico
Health Board
Collins
The
Cholera Found in Boston Prompt Action by Surgeon General
Surgeon General Wyman dispatched Dr. Allen J. McLaughlin and Dr. John Long to Boston where refined bacteriological tests with anti cholera serum confirmed the germ in tissues of a woman who died from the disease. The Health Board, with government experts, organized a plan to quarantine steerage passengers from cholera infected ports as a preventive measure. Dr Samuel Durgin serves as chairman of the local body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Wyman
Federal Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Allen J. McLaughlin
John Long
Samuel Durgin
Taunton Man Dies After Horse Liniment Bottle Mistaken for Whiskey
In Taunton a bottle found in a horse shed was thought to be whiskey. John Noonan, 35, drank a large dose and died before aid could arrive. Fred Fountain, fire department member, took a small amount and fell seriously ill. both were treated at Taunton Hospital. The liquid likely was horse liniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
John Noonan
Fred Fountain
A. H. Dore
Noonan
Ralph Dean
Fountain
Taunton Hospital
Mayor Proposes Paid Small Board of Education in New York
New York July 24 Mayor accuses Harvard President Lowell of bias in education policy. He defends a proposed small paid school board, arguing responsive governance requires paid members and full-time commitment to administration and education funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gaynor
Lowell
Harvard University
Board of Education
Department of Education
Mayor criticizes Lowell over public letters in education row
The Mayor accuses President Lowell of stirring controversy and publishing his letters while suppressing the Mayor’s. He says the college spirit should be about fair play. He notes he cannot compare a city education board to a bank board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Not Guilty Pleas Entered by Labor Leaders
Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor pleaded not guilty to contempt charges before Justice Wright in the District Supreme Court. They also claimed immunity under the statute of limitations and attacked the court for delays. Hearing was postponed 10 days while a trial proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lea
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Justice Wright
District Supreme Court
Wright
Train kills boy in Northampton yard accident
Francis Burns aged 18, son of Patrick Burns of Holyoke, leaped from a freight train at Mere yard and was struck by a Boston passenger train, dying instantly. The incident occurred during a ride from Holyoke to Greenfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Francis Burns
Patrick Burns
Holyoke
Greenfield
Boston
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. G. Small Co
Trom
J. G. Small. Co
Wilson Bros
Jess
Scoulsy Sq. Jewellers
Ploy
Faguar
Pierce
Pri Loc Box
Purolite Mfg. Co
Sane Ave
R. H. White
Siegel
Norway Mountains
C. M. Payne
Shah-H
Rory
Allcock
Colorado
Union Pacific
Yellowstone National Park
Willard
Massey, MW
Toeston
Mass
Art Nah
Washington St
J. B. DeFriest
Broadway
Harvard
Train
Cuticura
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!