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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1907
Page
7
Massachusetts volunteers fight mosquitoes as a prelude to a mock harbor battle. The M V M at several forts will drill for a night war game from 6 p m Tuesday through the week, using private boats to stage land attacks while guards man the forts.
The Shepard Norwell Company building on Winter street is decorated in colonial and patriotic fashion to honor Samuel Adams. A large window tablet, medallion portrait, bunting, flags, wreaths, and electric lights transform the storefront, with emphasis on Adams as father of the Revolution and the site’s historic ties.
Mrs. Edward W. Vanderbilt says her marriage to the Brooklyn heir was a mortal affair not aided by Little Bright Eyes or other spirits. She insists her husband, 66, is a real man and that spiritualism had nothing to do with their union. The couple faces Miss Minorva Vanderbilt’s guardian suit and potential lunacy examination as they defend against undue influence claims while continuing spiritualist work.
Five pieces of unusually strong construction feature curved backs and side arms, are highly polished, and present an attractive design. Upholstery uses Verona Velours and Tapestry, highlighting quality and luxury. Pa
Item lists three third floor specials for Monday with pricing details. It notes cost components for silk by the yard and mentions cutting and making charges. It references manufacturer profit and a quoted per-yard price of 1.25 dollars.
Dan Cupid works on a Boston & Maine brakeman and a Ware farmer’s daughter in a noted romance. Walter L. McMenimen of Cambridge Street is among the lovers, with weddings planned next month. The heiress reportedly worth 80000 dollars in her own name.
Four generation families of four or more living generations are invited to submit group photos for publication in the Post. Selected pictures will be sent to President Roosevelt in a neatly bound volume.
Melrose notices a four generation household headed by 66 year old Mrs Susan L Stanley. Her daughter Mrs Lurena J Lynde is 45, granddaughter Mrs Lurena G Martin is 23, and great granddaughter Helen A Martin is 1 year old.
A well dressed woman, about 30, five feet tall and 125 pounds, was found wandering in the Public Garden in hysteria. A Back Bay patrolman questioned her. she offered no clear answers and was taken by ambulance to City Hospital. Her refined appearance included manicured nails, a brown dress, and a white straw hat.
Boston Gaelic school members after Gaelic studies discussed the latest language revival phase in Ireland. They credited the Gaelic League independence and the Sinn Fein policy to foster entirely national schools and industries. O leary and Sullivan urged Irish societies to back language revival and cut England based political support. The New England Gaelic League announced a convention at the Boston school on Sunday August 11 with about 40 societies expected.
William Armstrong freight handler for New York New Haven and Hartford fell while trying to enter his home at 8 Webster Street East Boston to avoid waking his wife. He suffered a fractured hip and scalp wounds and was found by Frank Rotstein and his wife. An ambulance was called.
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