Wild Runaway in Winthrop Tramples Through Crest Drive
A runaway horse dragged a carriage with two small children and two Boston couples through Crest drive Winthrop as bystanders watched. Patrolman Adina stopped the dash by leaping from his bicycle. driver Abram Davis struggled to control the frenzied animal before the crash near the Boulevard Hotel.
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Crest Drive
Winthrop
Boston
Abram Davis
Albert Adina
Metropolitan Police
Mr. Davis
Harry Levy
Boulevard Hotel
Is Miss Fish to Wed Rainey
Newport July 29 Society buzz cites Miss Marion Fish daughter of Mrs Stuyvesant Fish engagement to Paul J Rainey Cleveland iron and coal baron and millionaire Some say yes some say no gossip claims announcement leaked ahead of time Rainey known polo golf and tennis enthusiast with summers in Newport Miss Fish noted for social prominence and horsemanship
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Newport
Marion Fish
Stuyvesant Fish
Paul J. Rainey
Cleveland
Miss Fish
Susan Klenry Willing to Go With Mormon Elder
Eleven year old Susan Klenry waits in detention quarters as immigration officials examine adoption papers offered by Elder Emuel Bachman to justify taking her to Idaho. She remains willing to accompany her protector despite the long, hot day and confinement, thinking only of a life with the “Golden West.” The Sunday delay leaves questions about the claim.
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Susan Kfenry
Emuel Bachman
Idaho
Golden West
Commission of Crime
Bathing Suit Parties Now the Proper Thing at Newport
Newport July 29 A summer hotel porch by the sea hosted a bathing suit party with tables cleared for dancing. Women showcased new suits while men mixed boating club style wear with robes. A health minded matron praised outdoor living and credited her doctor for urging outdoors.
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Newport
Peaceful Sunday on Boston Common Dismisses Heat
Crowds gathered on the Common to hear the Municipal Band and enjoy a calm, sun drenched day. Exhorters and orators paused as the heated week faded, with beaches and shade drawing people away from potential clashes.
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Boston
Maine Pastor Resigns to Lead Lowell Church
The Rev. F. S. Hartley resigns as pastor of the Free Baptist Church at South Portland Maine to accept a call from Paige Street Church in Lowell Massachusetts. The change takes effect promptly.
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Portland
F. S. Hartley
Free Baptist Church
South Portland
Paige Street
Lowell
Relatives of Annie Dillon Seek News After Year Missing
Roxbury relatives and friends await word on Annie Dillon a 20 year old who has not been heard from in over a year. Last contact was from Brooklyn New York where she lived before moving to Newport and later New York. She has a sister Elizabeth in Manchester by the Sea and aunts in Roxbury Mrs Rose Havey and Mrs William Fitzgerald. Annie came from Ireland about three years ago and stayed with Aunt Rose in Roxbury briefly before taking a housemaid post in Newport. She was later in New York and then lost contact.
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Roxbury
Annie Dillon
Brooklyn
N. Y
Elizabeth
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Rose Havey
Prentiss Street
William Fitzgerald
Iroquois ‘Street
Ireland
Rose
Newport
Perry Street
New York
Thut
Sunday Post
Randolph Mannering
Land’s End
Mannering
Evie
Colonel Maitland
Inspector Forrest
Scotland Yard
Laver
Bourne End
Norfolk
Thames
Brooke
Thornycroft
Salcombe
West Country
Kingsbridge
Wester
Drake
Raleigh
Missy
Nat Sanders
Sanders
Mani
Boston Lawyer Recovers Lost Match Box in Egyptian Mystery
Edgar O Achorn, a Boston attorney, lost a silver match box given by Dr Swan Burnett in Asheville last winter. In Luxor, a mysterious Hindoo returned the item to Achorn, who identified it by a dent from a Mexico hunting trip and a blackened interior confirming ownership.
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Edgar O. Achorn
Boston
Robert M. Morse
Back Bay
Egypt
Asheville
N. C
Swan Moses Burnett
Washington, D. C
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Burnett Gilead
Achorn
Burnett
Mr. Achorn
Missing Brooklyn girl Annie Dillon sought by relatives
In April 19, Annie Dillon was employed by Mrs. Miller in Brooklyn. Mrs. Miller went to Toledo Ohio and said Annie left her to work for Mrs. Shea of 161 Front Street Brooklyn. Letters to Mrs. Shea received no reply and her relatives fear for her safety.
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Annie Dillon
Miller
Brooklyn
Mrs John Shuffle Dies After Lingering Illness in South End
Mrs. John Shuffle aged 59 died Saturday night at 9 10 after bronchitis. At her bedside were daughter Mrs Agnes Campbell and son John Shuffle. Funeral Tuesday at 9 30 from 740 Harrison avenue with burial at Mt Benedict Cemetery West Roxbury.
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John Shuffle
South End
Agnes Campbell
Seek Exhibits for Ireland Seek Exhibits for Ireland
The Very Rev E C Lally of Galway and Colonel C M Hackett of Dublin visit Young's Hotel to secure exhibits for the Dublin International Exposition opening in May 1907. They toured New York Boston Philadelphia and Saratoga seeking support and plan a New England sub committee due to the Irish population and local interest. Father J Phelan assists in Boston. Hackett reconnects with Woburn merchant J F McGrath after 20 years.
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E. C. Lally
Galloway
Ireland
C. M. Hackett
Dublin
Young’s Hotel
New York City
Saratoga
Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
New England
J. Phelan
New York
Hackett
J. F. McGrath
Woburn
Master Barbers Discuss State Organization Plan
At the Master Barbers Association meeting held at the American House on Saturday evening a Lynn association communication on forming a state organization with national aims was debated at length. Eighty new members joined, and President Julius A. Serra said Charles G. Ruggles and assistants were successful in recruiting master barbers across the city.
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Master Barbers’ Association
American House
Lynn Association
Julius A. Serra
Charles G. Ruggles
Master Barbers
The Conqueror Returns in a Royal Motor Race Tale
The narrator explains his seven‑year absence from motor life and his new obsession with motor boating at Salcombe. He builds the Mist of the Sea, a swift 40 foot flyer, and wins major races including the Cross‑Channel event. A golden rival boat appears, hinting at danger and further adventures to come.
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Kingsbridge
Atlantic
Calais
Evie
Sanders
Daily
Sunday Post
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Rainey
Susan Klenry
Maine
Finn’s
Great Fair
Plan State Organization
Boston Barbers
Motor Pirate
G. Sydney
the Post Publishing Company
Street & Smith
L. C. Page & Co
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