Pollyanna Helps Jamie and Mrs Carew Find Hope
Pollyanna returns to Belldingville with her aunt and takes summer boarders. She listens as Jamie explains his longing to prove himself and Mrs Carew reveals her fear Jamie is not her nephew. Pollyanna contemplates a future as a writer while sustaining the fragile circle of care and memory.
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Pollyanna
Boston
Sadie Dean
Mrs. Carew
Jamie
Jamie Kent
Jerry
Terry
Mumsey
Aunt Polly
Polly
Pollyatrus
Germany
Naval Occasions reviewed for human depth over war reports
The critic lauds Bartimeus for elevating sea stories to universal appeal through keen insight into British midshipmen. It highlights That Which Remained about a blind once-aspiring flag-lieutenant and his lasting bond with his mother, contrasting war tales with intimate, humane sketches.
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Bartimeus
Kipling
Admiralty
Jubbs and
Jerry
Jubbs
Periwinkle
England
The Woman in the Car by Richard Marsh review
A London mystery unfolds with the corpse of Anthony Towzer found in the Duchess of Ditchling's limousine. Several killings across the city link to the initial crime while the Duchess appears to self destruct. The author departs from the usual detective figure and delivers a coherent, entertaining tale.
The Unknown Country by Dawson
Dawson presents a short story about life after death where a brother meets his sister in a recreated earthly paradise. The piece argues for a permanent personality after death and recounts conversations that support this faith through vivid earthlike memories and settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Hearst's International Library Company
The Unknown Country by Coningsby Dawson
Review notes the book The Unknown Country by Coningsby Dawson published by Hearst's International Library Company at 50 cents. The brief item highlights the author and publisher for a readers' reference.
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Coningsby Dawson
New York
Hearst’s International Library Company
The Girl at Central by Geraldine Bonner review
A brisk mystery about Molly Morgenthau a Longwood New Jersey telephone operator who uncovers secrets behind the murder of heiress Sylvia Hesketh. The narrative unfolds through girl lingo and sharp clues leading to a resolved case with a chilling mood.
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Geraldine Bonner
Central
Appletons
Molly Morgenthau
Longwood
N. J
Sylvia Hesketh
The Girl at Central
Geraldine Bonner writes in New York for D Appleton and Company about a story titled The Girl at Central. The notice lists the author publisher and price of 1.30 dollars.
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New York
Moffat
Yard
Central
Geraldine Bonner
D. Appleton and Company
Bodily Changes in Pain Hunger Fear and Rage
Review notes Walter B Cannon's Harvard study of bodily changes linked to pain hunger fear and rage. Excessive fear and rage may boost strength and self preservation in extreme danger. Cannon proposes sane humane outlets for releasing these activities.
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Walter B. Cannon
Appleton
Harvard Physiological Laboratory
Professor Cannon
Walter B
Cannon
York
D, Appleton and Company
Bryan urges mediation to end the war and widen peace
In a June statement Bryan argues for universal extension of his peace plan and a permanent international commission to investigate disputes. He calls for neutral nations to marshal mediation efforts and a global educational push to foster brotherhood among nations.
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Washington
Bryan
Investigation Commission
Germany
Paris
Berlin
Mr. Bryan
United States
Canadians in Big Battle near Festubert
Ottawa reports General Hughes learned the Canadian first brigade involving four Quebec battalions fought a heavy engagement with sizable losses. Commanded by General Mercer, the action near Festubert, France saw Colonel Becker of London, Ontario killed, with the first battalion bearing the heaviest casualties.
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Ottawa
Ont
Hughes
Militia
Quebec
Festubert
France
Mercer
Becker
London
Athlete Walter Nordstrom Testifies in Divorce Case
Walter O Nordstrom, a well known athlete, appeared pale and nervous in Divorce Court as he testified about his relationship with his wife Ella D Nordstrom who sues for divorce on grounds of cruel and abusive treatment. Judge Wait presided yesterday afternoon.
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Walter O. Nordstrom
Ella D. Nordstrom
Wait
Nordstrom defense in domestic dispute trial reveals alleged motives
In Franklin Massachusetts court Nordstrom testifies he is 36, born in Sweden, married in 1903, denies striking his wife and says disputes were over country governance rather than abuse. He describes his wife as stubborn and recalls suspicions about her social circle including Fred Hart. Witnesses include Mrs. Hart, Mrs. Daniels, and two daughters who recount alleged mistreatment and a wrist injury.
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Sweden
Franklin
Mass
United States
Nordstrom
America
Fred Hart
Hart
Frederick Hart
Dorchester
Elizabeth S. Hart
Eleanor
Gladys
Carrie Daniels
Wait
Mr. Hart
Mrs. Daniels
Herbert H. Kenney
Boston
Equal Suffrage Gains Across State Women's Clubs
In a letter to the editor, Alice Stone Blackwell notes that state federations of women’s clubs now favor equal suffrage, with 28 states adopting resolutions. She cites the General Federation’s overwhelming endorsement and argues these clubs mirror intelligent women nationwide. Dorchester, Massachusetts.
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Teresa A. Crowley
Alice Stone Blackwell
Dorchester
Italy's Fleet Gains Allied Cooperation in Mediterranean
Paris dispatch June 18 reports the ministry of marine saying British and French naval forces are now cooperating with the Italian fleet. The combined effort aims to patrol the Adriatic more effectively and target oil depots supplying enemy submarines.
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Paris
Ministry of Marine
Mediterranean
Adriatic
Kaiser Sheds Tears for Poor Civilians in Karlsruhe
Telegram from Frankfort reports Grand Duke of Baden at the front relaying Emperor William’s strong condemnation of the Karlsruhe raid by French planes. He cites the suffering of innocent civilians and a deep indignation at the attack.
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Amsterdam
Frankfort
Baden
Karlruhe
William
Karlsruhe
Seven Firemen Overcome in Gridley Street Blaze
A blaze at Gridley Street occupied by Kenney Bros. and Watkins, school suppliers, left seven firemen overcome. The fire caused about 25,000 in losses.
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Gridley Street
Kenney Bros. & Watkins
Fire consumes top floor as district firefighters battle blaze
Firefighters from Engine 25 and Ladder 8 rescued and treated by Dr. Foley after two hours of flame soaring from the top floor. District Chief Ryder and Captain McDonald led crews including M. J. Griffin Arthur Johnson James Coveney and John D. Hardy. Fire spread via a suspended floor, causing extensive water damage to adjacent Guterman Strauss Co. and Charles Wheelock & Co. premises. The cause of the blaze was not learned.
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Stephen J. Ryder
Allan McDonald
Ladder
M. J. Griffin
Arthur Johnson
James Coveney
John D. Hardy
Theodore Gallipeau
Seavey
City Hall Avenue
Leather District
McDonough
Foley
Relief Hospital
Ryder
Guterman Strauss Co
Charles Wheelock & Co
Fire Damages Four Story Brick Building on Cross Street
Flames shot from side windows of a four story brick business building at 15 17 19 Cross street around 8 PM causing a fire loss estimated at about 2500 dollars. Neighbors were greatly excited by the blaze.
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Cross Street
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