Wealthy Stranger Found With $1700 in Handkerchief
Police officers in Charlestown observed a disoriented elderly man in City square at about 10 PM. He concealed and rewrapped a handkerchief containing nearly $1700, could not explain his arrival from Amesbury or his purpose, and was taken to the city prison for the night.
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Sergeant Ringer
Martin Allen
Charlestown
City Square
Curry
Thomas Quinn
Amesbury
Quinn
Boston
City
Emerson on Sphinx Riddle at Concord memorial school
An interpretive service at Emerson Memorial School in Concord featured Charles Malloy of Waltham explaining the meaning of The Sphinx. He traced the mythic creature as a questioner and praised answers that avoid perpetual doubt, citing Newton and the ongoing quest for understanding.
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Concord
Emerson
Memorial School
Charles Malloy
Waltham
Mr. Malloy
Fymerson in Concord Lecture at Old South Meeting House
The Rev. Loren B. Macdonald, minister of Emerson's Concord parish, lectures to youths at the Old South Meeting House this afternoon on the theme Fymerson in Concord, the Citizen and the Neighbor.
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Fymerson
Concord
Old South Meeting House
Loren B. Macdonald
Emerson
Captain Candage Celebrates His 77th Birthday
Captain R G F Candage longtime Brookline board of assessors and selectman veteran ship master turned 77 at his Kent Street home. He notes improved health since last year and recalls sailing over 500000 miles to major seaports, a landmark in New England maritime circles.
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R. G. F. Candage
Brookline
Board of Assessors
Kent Street
Candage
the Grove
New England
Diamonds valued at $2270 stolen in curb brokers case
William H. Denker and Henry Torrey, “curb” brokers, appeared before Judge Burke charged with larceny of diamonds worth $2270. Inspector Chapman led the case. diamonds were taken from John B. Humphrey’s store on Tremont Street after an unactioned viewing by Arthur W. Cross. The men denied knowledge but offered property tickets to cover the loss. The hearing continued.
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William H. Denker
Henry Torrey
Denker
Cross
Thayer Estate Will Publicized In Probate Filing
Thayer estate details emerge as G W Anderson files inventory valuing personal holdings at 207 917 26. The will, signed December 192, leaves everything to relatives. Testator provides 6500 for a home for May Ward Thayer and 3600 for Kate Hall with reversion on Mrs Hall’s death. Furniture and jewels go to wife, remainder held in trust for 30 years with income to wife or guardian if she dies.
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A. H. Brooks
Thayer
Huberty
Ei M. Thayer
G. W. Anderson
William Fitzmaurice
E. P. Trump
Walter Smith
Testator
May (Ward) Thayer
Kate
Thayer) Hall
Flaherty Heads Company G of the Eighth Regiment
Gloucester July 28 Company G of the Eighth regiment M V M is to have a distinguished commander John J Flaherty Esq candidate for attorney general in the last campaign on
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Gloucester
Eighth Regiment
John. J. Flaherty
Navy plans August mimic war off New England shores
The Navy Department outlined a large scale August maneouvre program for the combined North Atlantic fleet off New England and Long Island Sound. From August 3 to 10 a search exercise between Eastport and Cape Ann, then a two day pause, fleet will anchor by Oyster Bay for a President inspected review. Late August sees joint demonstrations against Portland batteries with night actions and harbor entry attempts, followed by target practice at Gay Head near Martha's Vineyard.
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Washington
New England
Long Island Sound
Navy Department
Eastport
Cape Ann
Oyster Bay
Portland
Gay Head
Martha's Vineyard
Wider Washington Street Sidewalk Near Old South Meeting House
Boston residents will awaken to a wider east side sidewalk on Washington Street between Spring Lane and the Old South Meeting House. A 12 foot widening follows the removal of the front fence and the old board walk, with debris cleared to finalize the broader path curving around the meeting house.
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Washington Street
Spring Lane
Old South Meeting House
Boston
Old South
No Gaugers Suspended Says Prohibition Official
C M Hamilton chief deputy collector of internal revenue denies Pittsburg despatches claiming government gaugers suspended in Boston. He notes 15 gaugers in his department with years of service and rejects any suspensions. He explains rum handling and stamps, asserting no cheating here.
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C. M. Hamilton
Internal Revenue
Pittsburg
Boston
Mr. Hamilton
Ingomar Fin Wins Atlantic Yacht Club Ocean Race
Ingomar fin, M F Plants schooner yacht, finished first in the Atlantic Yacht Club ocean race from Brenton's Reef Light ship to Scotland Lightship near New York Harbor via Nantucket. Time over 290 miles about 32 hours 28 minutes, average nearly nine knots. Thistle and Lasca failed to finish.
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Anw Ihlands
Navelink
N. J
Atlantic Yacht Club
Brenton
Thistle
Lasca
Ingomar
Chelsea Aldermen Clash Over $75,000 School Loan
The Chel sea Board of Aldermen held a third special meeting to authorize a 75000 loan to finish the new high and grammar schools. After nearly two hours of debate with no agreement, the session adjourned to next Tuesday night. Alderman McClintock opposed the majority, urging the loan, while the majority favored appropriating 3841 for furnishing the finished grammar school and transferring funds from the contingent account.
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Chelsea Board of Aldermen
Alderman McClintock
Finance Committee
Fourth Street
Everett Avenue
Democratic ticket picks captain Flaherty in state honor
The Democratic ticket selects a prominent state figure as captain. Mr. Flaherty has agreed to lead, bringing military experience and prestige to the company. The choice is viewed as a strong, bright prospect for the organization.
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Flaherty
Mr. Flaherty
Chief Watts and Staff Debut New Uniforms Today
Chief Watts, Captain Dugan, and clerical staff at headquarters wear brand new uniforms, a change announced two weeks ago by the Post. Watts says it will give tone to the office, while an inspector quips to value fewer looks and more thief catching.
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Watts
Dugan
the Post
Sale Adds New Lots to End Early Morse Suits
Since July the sale has drawn early buyers with best values. New lots added at prices: $25 suits cut to $20, $20 suits cut to $15, $15 suits cut to $10, $10 suits cut to $7.50. Every suit is Morse-made Superior.
Donovan Says He Won For Union Labor
Superintendent Donovan of the street department arrived home from Philadelphia reporting a satisfactory mission. He sought to enforce union labor terms with the Cramp Bros. contract for the new pump at Cow Pasture. After about twenty trips, the Cramp firm agreed to send three machinists a leading rigger and hire subordinate help at union wages, as Donovan states.
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Donovan
Street Department
Philadelphia
Cramp Bros
Cramps
A. O. H. Somerville Field Day Committee Meets
The general committee in charge of Somerville A O H field day convened in the Hill building. Reports from sub committees were reviewed. A large turnout is anticipated, with 5500 tickets already sold. Entries have been received from leading professionals nationwide.
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Somerville
Hill
Cambridge Police Chief Seeks Stability Amid City Changes
Chief Cunningham says he will not pursue an aggressive crackdown on drunks in Cambridge. He notes a 40 percent drop in drunken arrests with help from Poston police and reveals one new policy targeting junk dealers linked to license schemes, resulting in six fines. He praises his force and cites strong community support as key to his approach.
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Cunningham
Cambridge
University
Post
Poston
Force
Boston Police Commission
Emmons
Boston
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