Potatoes blamed for typhoid on naval fleet at Provincetown
A naval physician linked the typhoid outbreak aboard the Celtic and Wisconsin to bad potatoes after inspecting the Celtic storehouse. About 60 percent of tuners were condemned and dumped at sea. Four additional typhoid cases on the Wisconsin were reported, with all well. The Maine and other ships reorganized as trials and drills continued under Rear Admiral Schroeder.
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Provincetown
Celtic
Wisconsin
Naval Hospital
Chelsea
Maine
Truro
Georgia
Nebraska
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Cape Cod Bay
Connecticut
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Naval Reserve
Vermont
New Hampshire
Schroeder
Prefers Jail to Husband In Melrose Case
Matilda A. Pearson of Bangor Maine, 20, was sentenced to one year in the Sherborn women’s prison after choosing jail over marriage to James A. Graham of Melrose. Graham received one year in the Cambridge jail and plans to appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
James A. Graham
Melrose
Matilda A. Pearson
Bangor
Sherborn
Graham
Grove Street
Cambridge
Curing Sciatica with Dr Williams Pink Pills
A witness reports severe chronic sciatic pain from overwork and cold, leading to blood weakness and weight loss. After ineffective treatments, Dr Williams Pink Pills restored health and blood, with the engineer George H Owen praising the remedy and recommending it to others, available by mail or at druggists.
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Williams
George H. Owen
Lincoln Street
South
Framingham
Mass
Owen
Dennison Mfg. Co
Wil
Dr. Williams Medicine Camnanr
Schenectady, N
Gift of Silver to Cruiser Old Home Feature in Salem
Salem opens Old Home Week with the cruiser Salem at the center of events. Fireworks and illuminated displays light the waterfront as dignitaries, residents, and visiting natives gather for ceremonies, speeches, and honorary gifts, including a 17 piece silver service and a ship clock for the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Salem Willows
Juniper Point
Willows
Juniper
J. C. B. Smith
New England Dry Goods Association
Harry Rice
Taft
Sylph
Dolphin
Gloucester
Jackies
Hurley
Lorna Pinnock
Thomas G. Pinnock
Hurley of the Silver Service
Salem Marine Society
Salem Club
Now and Then
New Fire Boat No 47 Trial Trip Today
The city will hold the official trial trip of fire boat No 47 today. Officials, including the Board of Aldermen and Common Council members, will depart from the Bertelsen and Petersen Engineering Company at 256 Border Street to view the craft’s performance and latest firefighting equipment along the waterfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertelsen & Petersen Engineering Company
Border Street
August Sale Brings Rush to R. H. White Furniture
New England shoppers flock to the August sale of the R. H. White Company furniture department. The store touts a record year and strict quality checks, offering solid mahogany pieces and popular designs at deep discounts as orders pour in from South and Midwestern manufacturers. The sale runs through the month with one day specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Furniture Department
Hk. H. White Company
R. H. White
South
Middle West
R. H. White Company
New York
Chicago
Boston
Maiden man arrested for theft of coins and gold jewelry
Joseph Hill of 63 Madison street was arrested for larceny of oil coins silverware and gold rings valued at 8000 the property of John N Bailey. The theft occurred last Friday and part of the goods were recovered today in Boston pawnshops.
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Maiden
Joseph Hill
Madison Street
John N. Bailey
Boston
London Chase Fails to Stem Lancaster Elopement
Joseph Lancaster of Boston pursues his runaway wife and Count Gregorio through Cork Dublin London as Pinkerton detectives trail the elopers. The pair flee to a Strand hotel after crossing Willesden Junction and Paddington arrival times, with trunks mislabelled and disguises noted.
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London
Joseph Lancaster
Boston
Lancasters
Count Gregorio
Pinkerton
Cork
Dublin
Marathon Race Highlights Melrose Parish Fete
Hundreds attended St. Marys lawn party in Melrose as youth athletic events dominated the day. A 16 under boy four mile marathon was won by John Hennesey with Daniel Delaney second and Samuel Gardner third. Gatley and Harrington led in field events and sprints while James Murphy took hurdles and the 50 yard dash. An evening orchestral concert and dance followed under Rev. D J Carney and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynde Gatley
Daniel Harrington
James Murphy
James Halligan
Jeffrey Doucett
Strike Ends at Phelan Shop Opening Tomorrow
Lynn July 26 An agreement between the Packing Room Employees Association executive committee and James Phelan of James Phelan & Sons ends a strike that closed the factory since Friday in all departments. The plant will reopen tomorrow as four firms were affected by the walkout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Packing Room Employees’ Association
James Phelan
James Phelan & Sons
Packing Room
Plimpton Drowns After Boat Capsizes in Hotel Pond
West Sutton July 26 19 year old Frank W. Plimpton son of mill worker Harry W. Plimpton leapt from a boat when it took on water and drowned in Hotel Pond this afternoon.
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West Sutton
Frank W. Plimpton
Harry W. Plimpton
Montague Matriarch Celebrates 75th Birthday in Great Barrington
In Great Barrington on July 26 Mrs. Anna C. Montague marked her 75th birthday and the 50th wedding anniversary of her son William P. Montague. The celebration at the Sheffield summer home featured Mrs. Montague dancing with her son, including waltzes in the Tompkins barn. Guest Hon. John B. Mullens of Waterbury, Conn., attended.
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Great Barrington
William P. Montague
New York
Anna C. Montague
Sheffield
John B. Mullens
Waterbury
Siegel Record Triggers Staff Banquet at Store
After Henry Siegel store closes, a jubilee marked by the Siegel Furniture Club as staff celebrates beating a daily sales record. General manager M H Meyer promised a banquet if Monday's sales topped the store's history, with bedding and furniture leading the gains. More novelties planned to boost week sales and set new records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Siegel
Siegel Furniture Club
M. H. Meyer
Meyer
Rexall Hair Tonic $0.50 and $1.00 Offer
Riker Jaynes Drug Stores promotes Rexall 93 Hair Tonic with a money back guarantee if it fails to stop dandruff prevent hair loss or grow new hair. Available in two sizes 50 cents and one dollar at Rexall stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
Harvard Men Expelled After Casino Dancer Fracas at Holderness
Centre Harbor New Hampshire July 26 Harvard summer camp expels student Coates after a rough and tumble fight at the Casino between two Harvard men leaving others unconscious. Casino manager Henry Smith confirms disorder linked to summer visitors from Harvard camp and centers around a row that prompted expulsion for conduct unbecoming a gentleman.
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Centre Harbor
N.H
Harvard
Holderness
Coates
Centre M Harbor
Henry Bryant
Casino
Big Squam Lake
Colonial House
Henry Smith
Marion Street
East
Boston
Smith
Bryant
Moulton
Ashland
Squam
Harvard University
Hughes
Harvard Camp
Father John’s Medicine Praised By Boston Lightkeeper
A Boston Light keeper and an assistant report cure of asthma bronchial trouble and skin eruptions after six months use. The first assistant keeper also recovers from a winter cough and gains weight and color. The letter endorses Father John’s Medicine as unmatched for coughs and body building.
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Father John
Harry N. Perkins
Boston Light
Mass
Boston Post Hot Weather Contest Receives Humorous Replies
A Boston Post contest invites witty replies to the question Is This Hot Enough for You with a $10 prize for the best answer and $5 for a second heat. Readers from Boston and nearby towns submit quips and verses lampooning muggy days with many named residents and streets cited.
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Boston Post
Boston
Mass
Winnifred B. Vickerson
Fuller Street
Waltham
D. E. Horther
Oakdale Street
Jamaica Plain
Robins
Rate War Escalates Between Major Railroads
The Philadelphia & Reading Railroad cuts import freight rates prompting a matching response from the Boston & Maine to defend Boston trade. President Lucius Tuttle of the Boston & Maine vows no limit on cuts as Reading allies Pennsylvania and Baltimore & Ohio push new lower rates from New York and Philadelphia to Central Freight Association territory, St Paul Minneapolis points, and Missouri on selected commodities.
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Southern Atlantic
Boston & Maine
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston
Lucius Tuttle
Reading Road
Boston Road
Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Ohio
New York
Philadelphia
Central Freight Association
St. Paul- Minneapolis
Missouri
Fall from chair kills Thomas McGrath at Charlestown works
Thomas McGrath toppled backward in a chair at the Charlestown Gas and Electric Company works and fell down stairs. He died before an ambulance arrived at the Relief Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McGrath
Charlestown Gas & Electric Company Works
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