Philadelphia men expose South American frauds in Paraguay tale
Harry Huebner and Frank Thompson of Philadelphia along with Melvin Pellegrino of San Francisco arrived penniless from South America aboard the Hostilius to warn of so called development companies they say are frauds of the first water. They report fellow travelers lost everything and are stranded in Paraguay without funds.
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Harry Huebner
Frank Thompson
Philadelphia
Melvin Pellegrino
San Francisco
Hostilius
South America
Paraguay
Pellegrino's Paraguay Lumber Scheme Led To Losses
Pellegrino claims he traveled to Paraguay with 30 men who invested $100 each to fund a lumber operation near Santa Clara under a cooperative claim. They cut about 200000 feet of hardwood and sold it through two Americans in Asuncion, but investors never received returns. Many stranded, broke, and in poverty after the venture collapsed.
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Pellegrino
South America
Santa Clara
Paraguay
Asuncion
United States
Racing Auto Collision Hurts Weymouth Inspector Family
A racing auto collision on Rockland street near West's Corner injures three members of Inspector Patrick Butler’s Weymouth family and three guests. Car 13,778 struck the carriage carrying Mrs. Butler, her son Edward F. Butler, Beatrice Butler, Miss Wilbur, Margaret Daly, and William Shannahan. Miss Wilbur suffered serious head and neck injuries. Edward Butler and Beatrice Butler were hurt. Mrs Butler’s arm was badly wrenched. Daly and Shannahan had minor injuries.
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Edward Butler
Mrs. Butler
Miss Daly
William Shannahan
Salt Water Main Fire Test Impresses City Officials
After an hour and a half test, the high pressure salt water mains installed a decade ago were pronounced in splendid condition by Fire Commissioner Parker. The demonstration showed multiple high streams reaching 100 feet and a 350 foot reach, proving the system’s value for future fire service.
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Parker
Congress Street
Atlantic Avenue
Central Wharf
Congress Street Bridge
Charles River Basin
South Cove
Ames
Mullen
McDonough
Porter
Sennett
Garrity and Fox
Webber
O’brien
Frank A. McInness
Jackson
Isaac Rosnosky
New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Detroit
Buffalo
Charles River
Boston
New Theatre Plans Ambitious American Drama Program
The New Theatre in New York aims to stage high quality dramas by young American writers. It will open before 1910, feature repertoire shows with no two nights alike, and avoid profit motive to set a general standard in acting and production. Winthrop Ames, Lee Shubert, and John Corbin lead the effort as construction proceeds on a site between Sixty second and Sixty third streets facing Central Park West with Carrier and Hastings as architects.
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New Theatre
New York
Winthrop Ames
Lee Shubert
John Corbin
Central Park West
Messrs. Carrier and Hastings
New York Public Library
Bolt Kills Girl in Camp Kineo
Miss Gertrude Gilbert aged 19, daughter of T William Gilbert, proprietor of West Outlet Camps, was struck and instantly killed by lightning during a shower at Camp Kineo Maine. She sought shelter in a bungalow and lay on a couch as the bolt struck. an aunt sitting nearby felt no effects.
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Kineo
Gertrude Gilbert
T. William Gilbert
West Outlet Camps
Alice Coombs
Corner Stone Laying at Malden Church
Malden prepares for the corner stone ceremony of a new $60,000 stone church set for 4 pm under the Grand Lodge of Masons. The First Universalist Society building was sold to Sacred Heart parish to fund the project, with occupancy expected within six months.
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Malden
Grand Lodge of Masons
Pleasant Street
First Universalist Society
Sacred Heart
Malden Heroine Saves Woman From Fire
July 29 Malden Miss Sadie Schrank rushed through flames and carried Mrs. Joseph Pearlswig from a burning home at 307 Cross Street Tonight the hospital said the life saved depended on the quick rescue with Mrs Pearlswig in critical condition but alive due to the young woman’s bravery.
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Malden
Sadie Schrank
Joseph Pearlswig
Cross Street
Mrs. Pearlswig
Miss Schrank
Malden Hospital
Pearlswig
Fire at Pearlswig Home Lights Curtain and Clothing
A fire at 1:30 p m in the Pearlswig residence began when a lace curtain near a gas stove caught a match flame. Mrs Pearlswig tried to yank the curtain free but flames spread to her dress as Miss Schrank entered through smoke to rescue the injured woman.
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Pearlswig
Miss Schrank
Neighboring Fire Ends Quick, Woman Slips to Hospital
Miss Schrank hurriedly left and placed the unconscious woman in willing hands on the street. The ambulance was summoned and Mrs. Pearlswig was taken to the hospital. for hours her condition was critical but doctors later said she would live. Firefighters used department apparatus, neighbors extinguished the blaze in about ten minutes, with only minor damage.
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Miss. Schrank
Ferry Strike Collapses as Engineers Return to Work
Six of eleven ferryboat engineers quit work and applied for reinstatement yesterday. Only one was rehired due to a good record, while union firemen refused a sympathetic strike. Ferries operated with the same nonstriking crew.
Remarkable Illustrated Lecture At New England Photographers Convention
The 11th annual New England photographers convention held yesterday in Paul Revere Hall featured J. E. Brela tour with a remarkable illustrated colored plates lecture. Attendees viewed gallery exhibits of child portraits and praised camera detail and natural expression, noting photography may rival traditional portraiture by offering quicker, less burdensome sittings.
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Convention of the
New England Photographers
Paul Revere Hall
Mechanics’ Building
J. E. Brelatour
Marvelous feats promised at Winthrop Old Time Fair
Rural town fair plans spark protests from local animals and residents. Citizens expect invitations for four legged participants while pets and horses lament exclusion. Posters urge attention as locals mock parade guests and list notable families, drivers, and a touring car showcase.
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Winthrop
Old Deane Farm
Shirley Turnpike
Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association
George Sweeney
Rich
Jim Doyle
al Bussey
Charlie Brown
Fallo n and Morton Face City Suit Over Land Sale Profits
Corporation Counsel Babson will sue former cemetery trustees chairman William J. Fallon and Superintendent James Morton to recover claimed profits from selling city land for 10 600 after the tract was assessed at 1200. Fallon and Morton defend the deal as legitimate and say the Mayor and trustees knew of it. Charles Phipps named new cemetery trustees chairman.
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Corporation
Babson
William J. Fallon
James Morton
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Finance Commission
Fallon
Morton
D. Henry Sullivan
Public Grounds Department
Charles Phipps
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Hingham
Washington Street
Blue
Adams Square
STAR
Congress
High Streets
NEW” Theatre
Bolt
Annie Pearlswig
Photographers’ Convention
Julius Strauss
Kajiwara
Brenden Keenan
Belchers
Floyds
Tewksburys
Kitty
J. G. Small
Larry’ O'Neil
Franklin
AAA
Bette
Express
Green River
Hermitage
Holland Wine Co
Boylston Street
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