Romance of Her Short Life Told in Dedham
Dedham July 26 Special to the Post a dramatic portrait of Mary Jennie Bailey 16 who died by suicide amid gossip about her innocence. Her brother George Bailey fights to clear her name as rumors spread through the town. The piece traces her guardianship by Mrs Nichols Danbury childhood life Dedham and the social pressures that culminated in tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Grother
George Bailey
Post
Mary Bailey
Boston Sizzles as Storm Wanes with Rain and Lightning
Boston endured an intense heat wave with a 91 degree peak, prompting relief through rain at night. The storm disrupted telegraph lines, downed poles, and caused scattered damages across New England, with injuries and several outages reported in multiple towns.
Dempsey and boxing purse plans tied to Smith Ryan and Burge
A long letter from Columbian Club president O Malley outlines boxing plots. It states a $15000 purse offered for Jack McAuliffe and Jimmy Carroll and hints Dempsey is not the same fighter. The note discusses Billy Smith Ryan Dempsey Burge and legal limits on Burge and a Boston contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’malley
The
Columbian Athletic Club
Jack McAuliffe
Jimmy Carroll
Carrolll
Dempsey
Judge Newton
Pempeey
Billy Smith
Ryan
Smith
Mr. Smith
Boston
Billy
Columbian
Gus Tuthill
Teddy Wilson
Burge
Empsey
Wilson
Tuthill
Reek Wilson
Rob Roy
Storms across New England Leave Damage and Near-Misses
Hartford and surrounding towns report uprooted trees and damaged buildings after a fifteen minute storm. A gate tender was severely injured by a falling signal pole, and several residences and a factory roof were damaged. Fire alarms proved false amid a nearby box fire. A schooner near Portsmouth faced near-wreck as winds scattered vessels. A Lawrence tornado anniversary omen prompted alarms. a woman was struck by an electric car in rain. Snow and lightning accompanied a Berkshire voyage to Providence, while Marblehead saw damage to a club house and a captain’s house. Bridgesport notes a 24 degree temperature drop after a storm and a fire destroyed Price farm’s large house and barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New England
New York
St. Lawrence Valley
Western Union
Hartford
Portland
Lewiston
Bangor
Frank Emmons
St. John
Beach
Federal Streets
Malden
J. H. Nute
Hawthorn Street
Shute
Broadway
Everett
Boston & Maine
Salem
Lynn
Loring Avenue
New Bedford
South Water Street
Poisson Bros
Frederick Brie
East Hartford
John Gibson
Main Street
New York & New England Railroad
West Hartford
Siegler & May
Pearl Street
Killings
Prospect Avenue
George Riley
Evereet Avenue
Gorgan
Portsmouth
N. H
Narrows
Neal’s
Kittery
Lawrence
South Lawrence
Haverhill
Margin
Emmons & Co
Cilla Fource
Concord Street
Essex Street
Franklin
Haverhill Street
Lowell Street
Providence
Ryder
Berkshire
Longsland
Marblehead
Gulf Club
Mason’s Rock
James Bailey
State Street
Hebrew society buys church building in Boston area
A Hebrew society of Boston has purchased the building formerly owned by Harrison Square Baptist Church and plans to establish a synagogue there at once. Also: a large Catholic temperance union picnic is set for August 21 at Melville Garden under St Peter's T A and L Society. An attempted burglary occurred on Highland Street near Meeting House Hill when a man fled after waking Thomas Reddington Jr to steal $19, with entry via a bulkhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebrew Society of
Boston
Harrison Square Baptist Church
Catholic Temperance Societies of
Vicinity
Melville Garden
P Seramme
St. Peter’s T. A
L. Society
Thomas Reddington, Jr
Highland Street
Meeting House Hill
Patrolman Dowd for Detective Work and Life Saving Demonstration
South Boston reports Patrolman Louis Dowd of Division 12 assigned to detective work at the station after nine years of service and noted for clever police work. Engine Company No. 1 attendees witnessed a life saving gun demonstration as a life line was thrown to the courthouse area. Motorman Martin Kenney, crushed between two electrics, is improving and removed from the dangerous list at City Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Broughams, with John Johnson and the Murphys, Galvin and Johnson, are spending summer at Sandown New Hampshire. A foot bridge on West Fourth Street is being erected, funded by support for the project over the wire shed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Dowd
Division 12
Dowd
Engine Company No. 1
Court House Aerae
Martin Kenney
James Broughams
John Johnson
Murphy
Galvin
Johnson
Sandown
N. H
West Fourth Street
Cambridge Alder Men Accept D A Chamberlin Resignation
At a meeting of the Cambridge Alder men last night the resignation of D A Chamberlin as a member of the Park Commission was accepted. George H Cox was confirmed as his successor. Orders appropriated 10000 to finish Harvard bridge payments and authorized a 50000 water debt. An inquiry was authorized to the Attorney General about Main street sidewalk obstruction by A P Morse. An alarm from Box 24 at 11 pm reported a fire in a car of lumber on the Grand Junction railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
D. A. Chamberlin
Park Commission
George H. Cox
Harvard
Ayer
A. P. Morse
Grand Junction Railroad
Minor chimney fire at 68 Ac street extinguished
A still alarm at 10 45 yesterday morning sent Engine 9 and Ladder 2 to Thomas Lavery’s dwelling on 68 Ac street where a slight chimney fire was put out. The Maverick Church chapel Y P S C E plans its first annual picnic and excursion August 1 with a steamer from Snow’s Arch Wharf at 10 a m to Salem Willows returning at 7 p m Weather delays possible with storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lavery
Acre Street
Maverick Church
Snow’s Arch
Salem Willows
Remains Buried of William Donahute and Jane Thompson
The remains of William Donahute were buried from his sister’s residence at 191 Cherry Street after high mass at St. Rose's Church led by Rev. Father Mulligan. Interment followed at Woodlawn. Jane, wife of John Thompson, died yesterday at 797 Broadway aged fifty two, born in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Donahute
Cherry Street
St. Rose’s Church
Father Mulligan
Woodlawn
Charlestown Boxers Ready for Fight and Local News Update
Frank Crofton of the Thorndike A sso ciate s trains for a coming glove bout with Dan McKinnon of Waltham. Lieutenant Halpine, who broke his arm last Friday on an electric car, rests comfortably. Genial Captain Harrington is seen quickly after an attack of rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Crofton
The
Thorndike Associlates
Dan McKinnon
Waltham
Halpine
Harrington
Burial of Mrs. Sarah J. O'Neil at Malden
The remains of Mrs. Sarah J. O'Neil were buried from her late residence at 41 Walnut street yesterday afternoon. A large attendance of friends attended the service and numerous floral tributes were sent in. The interment took place at Malden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah J. O'Neil
Walnut Street
Malden
Hull Corinthian Yacht Club to stage cash race all classes
The Hull Corinthian Yacht Club will run a cash race for all classes from the club house Saturday at 3 pm with first prizes of 10 dollars and second prizes of 5 dollars for the first five classes. A banquet at Bradford Boat Club on Brookline street celebrated Cambridge crews last evening with prominent locals in attendance. A Cambridge Athletic Association meeting is set for 594 Main street tomorrow evening to discuss important business. Fuller from Cambridge High School will join the Cambridge Athletic Association. The Big A. A. Games at Holmes field on August 26 feature sprints, distance races, jumps, weight throw, hurdles, and a scratch 440. Notable matchups include Conneff vs Orton over 1.5 miles, Clark vs Allison in a one-mile, Rowe vs McLaughlin over 1000 yards, plus a team race. Prizes include large banquet lamps, bronze statues, oxidized silver ware, solid gold medals in special races, and lamps for a team race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull Corinthian Yacht Club
Bradford Boat Club
Brookline Street
Cambridge
Cambridge Athletic Association
Main Street
Fuller
Cambridge High School
Holmes Field
Tommy Conneff
George Orton
Billy Clark
Walter Allison
Frank Rowe
McLaughlin
Dashaway and Uncle Ebony Debate Shirt Size for Watermelon
Dashaway offers an old shirt to Uncle Ebony for packing a watermelon. Uncle Ebony doubts the shirt will fit a big watermelon and jokes about the shirt’s capacity. The exchange ends with uncertainty over the shirt’s practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dashaway
Uncle Ebony
Scott
Reile
Potter's Sickness Proves Not Serious After All
Rumors spread about Asa P Potter's health after chest pain and a stiff side in the Exchange building. He was taken to Parker House, examined by Dr Johnson, and a pleurisy scare was ruled out. He had a cold and oppressive weather likely causing symptoms, but he reassured friends he is fine and will be about again soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furtiger
Re Brother
St. Paul’s Church
Starr
Dedham
Asa P. Potter
Mr. Potter
Potter
Exchange Building
Parker House
Johnson
Beacon Street
Rowe Aims to Break Mile Record at Glenmere Meet
Lynn July 26 W A Rowe trains on the Glenmere track for next month’s bicycle meet. The ex champion remains a Wright Ditson salesman in Boston, hindering full training time. Bystanders note his evident progress and potential to set a new mile mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
W. A. Rowe
Glenmere
Wright & Ditson
Boston
Deaths and accidents shadow Boston shipping scene
Word reaches John S. Emery & Co of the deaths aboard the Boston bark Shetland: Captain Dennis H. Haskell aged 57 from Deer Isle Maine and crewman F L Woodworth plus an unnamed seaman on a voyage from Sierra Leone to Port Spain Trinidad. Also a fatal fall on the schooner William H Allison at East Boston. Pilgrim docking plans clarified. a squall capsized a cat boat at Constitution Wharf. Melvin Macquaid rescued. Captain Haskell leaves a widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Emery & Co
Dennis H. Haskell
F. L. Woodworth
Boston
Shetland
Port Spain
Trinidad Island
Sierra Leone
Haskell
Deer Isle
Charles H. Kelley
Daniel Webster
Kremlin
William H. Allison
Boston Towboat Company
Thomas O'Donnell
O’donnell
Cleveland Place
North Grove Street
Pilgrim
New York
Charlestown Navy Yard
Washington
Navy Yard
Constitution Wharf
Louise
Melvin Macquaid
The Bliss of Ignorance Fashion Plates Heads Turned
An exchange questions why figures in fashion plates are shown with heads turned. The remark, attributed to Truth, suggests the pose hides the wearers' true identities or intentions. The quip reflects satirical views on fashion illustration and identity.
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Mary Jennie Bailey
Potter's Field
Danbury
G. G. Nichols
Nichols
Federal Hill
George R. Bailey
R. H. Starr
James Sullivan
Thomas Dorgan
F. S. Charter
Danielsonville
Conn
Williamsville Manufacturing Company
T. E. Hopkins
Elmville
Rockville
Booth
Tolland
Exeter
Elisha Chase
Stratham
Mary F Toms
Hood
Mary F. Toms
Niantic
Bince
Jood
O’ Malley
Bridgport
Price Farm
Boston Furnace Co
Blackstone St
Geo. Lang
Botleven Street
Cor
Dorchester
South Boston
Chelsea
Charlestown
Somerville
Sporting Miscellany
Purchasers’ Directory
Somerville Desk CO
Sudbury Streets
A. W. Davis
Northamp— St
Bertesian
Driven Wells
F. Smith & Bro
Oliver Street
Grangi
Acerne
Brennan
Baldwin Bros, Perskers
Devonshire St
New York Con. Stock Exchange
Aker’s
Winthrop M. Baker
Atlantic Ave
Jas. J. Shannon & Co
N. E
Mechanics’ Fair
Agts
Wash St
L. W. Ferdinand & CO
Federal St
Stedman & Kellogg
Congress St
BOK
Atusiness College
Tremont Eee
John L. Whiting & Son
High and
Purchase Streete
Garpets
Hi. M
la Pegasus
ST. Botolph
la Proteus
Pulkha
la Remus
Jonah Jacobs
Ederal Street
Mery Wheels
Frank J. Scott
Electronyfes
B & Co
Arch St
J Merson Piano CO
Boylston Street
Pelham
Boylston St
J. Bishop
Steelee Ranges
W.A. Folsom & CO
Union St
North Dakota Milling Association
Grand Forks
No. Dakota
Jas. VY. GooFfRey
Chamber of Commerce
Insurange
P. Hatch & CO
Washington Street
Charlestown St
Dana W. Bennett & CO
Water St
Standard Accident Ins. Co
Detroit
Mich
Challenge Umbrella CO
Kingston St
Ewelers
Geo. H. Viesiace
Washington St
Aundry
Sargent
Hiceosa St
Sargent & Ham
Hale’s
Elm St
A. E. Lynch
School Street
N. E. Phonograph CO
J. Latimer
Chardon Street
Real ES Cane
Rees
Cuane
H. B. Beach &C
Wash. St
Parker
Columbus Av
W. L. Wetherbee
Portland Screen Ce
School St
Davis
Excelsior
Avon
Goodrich
Aave Mipunty- Ine Emporium
Place
I. N. Leach
Idwell & Saben Cycle Co.,anufacturers OF
Cycles
Columbus Ave
Hewes & Mayo CO
Cornhill
A. P. Boyce
Falicenes Brush
Frances E. Willard
Elwymwaw Gires
C. Woodward
T. Taylor
West St
S. T. Taylor
Boston Storage Cor
Westchester Park
Westland Avenue
M. L. Nelson
M.D
State of Mass
B. F. BrapBury
Wm.t. Henan
Mannf’r
Otis St
Lewis Jones & Son
Lagrange Street
Wall Papers and Borders
Tomas F.swan
Oste
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