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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1913
Page
5
July 27 Falls River reports a new outfit for women motor cyclists the motor harem skirt. The split front garment fastens at the ankles and drapes loosely at the hips easing skirt entanglement with rear wheel rides. Tandem cycling remains a popular summer pastime with over 50 couples touring.
Fire of unknown origin razed the Swain heirs farm on Nantucket Island causing about 15000 dollars in losses. The dwelling, barns and several outbuildings burned with their contents.
The Rev Charles L Kimball aged 8 J was ordained a month ago by Cardinal Gibbons at Woodstock College Maryland and celebrated his first high mass in his native city at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with relatives and many friends present.
The Milk and Baby Hygiene Association supervised 1490 babies in the last fortnight, up 38 percent from a year ago. Supervising nurse Miss Mary A. Jones reported that only two of the babies died in that period.
A San Francisco report from yesterday claimed a proposition from Secretary Daniels would move the old frigate Constitution from Charlestown to lead a fleet through the Panama Canal to the San Francisco 1915 exposition, with Oregon promised the line, triggering protests in patriotic and historical circles.
The 1907 controversy over removing the Constitution from Boston to Annapolis may resurface if the plan goes forward. Edward O. Skelton and others warn the hull is not fit for a long voyage, fearing a seam or sinking. Mayor Fitzgerald supports a voyage if funded and guaranteed a return, to link Boston with the West and San Francisco.
The British war department reportedly allows optional mustaches for officers. At 19, the Prince of Wales is said to lack a mustache and plans to join a cavalry regiment, with the new order easing the century old custom.
Paris news reports a forthcoming Poets Bank to assist needy poets authors and artists in the capital. The fund aims to relieve immediate wants and ease the struggle for artis tic fame amid poverty and illness among struggling creators.
Marie Petrie aged 42 paid $60 total after a Desplaines Street Court judge fined her $50 for disorderly conduct. The city news item notes her desire to have the last word led to the penalty and dismissal.
New York July 27 Leaders of conductors and trainmen said their wage and condition demands would go to arbitration under the Newlands act. They expect no return to New York until the arbitration board is organized and hearings set. Elisha Lee is out of town and railroad leaders plan to name their arbitration board on his return.
Lenox July 27 Baseball moves to Lake Mahke Fac Boat Club where juniors play in water with a foot wide ball and anchored boats for bases. Anita Delafield leads her team to a 13 to 10 win over Anna R. Alexander in an exciting afternoon game.
Paris July 27 Prince d Arenberts heads a society to build hotels for working girls offering affordable rooms. Four hotels already operate and a new company is formed backed by noble financiers including the prince and others.
A dress lot offers foulards crepe de chine and taffetas with embroidered linens imported crepes and lingerie fabrics. Prices shown include 12.50 and 19.50 with ranges noted from 25.00 to 45.00, reflecting value across multiple fabrics and effects.
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