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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1920

Page

4

Girl Canoeist Drowns in Lake Washaukum Framingham

Miss Milda B. Damon, 16, drowned when her canoe overturned about 50 yards off shore in Lake Washaukum near Framingham. Companions Berton Atchison and other canoeists aided, but Damon's body was not recovered by nightfall. Witnesses recalled a second canoe passing with a talking machine playing a jazzy tune. Damon's home was on Western Avenue.

Framingham Milda B. Damon Washaukum Berton Atchison Miss Damon Atchison

Five killed in Londonderry riots raise fears of renewed clashes

Rioting between Unionists and Nationalists in Londonderry for hours left five dead Edwin Price James McVeigh Thomas McLaughlin Thomas Farren and James Doherty with many wounded including shipyard workers The military posted at key streets and an armored car deterred but did not stop the violence as crowds looted shops and set fires.

Edwin Price James McVeigh Thomas McLaughlin Thomas Farren James Doherty Bridge Street Fountain Street Carlisle Road Longtower Street Upper Fountain Street Bishop Street Albert Street Bishop's Gate Masonic Hall Price Diamond Hotel Ulster America

Radcliffe Class of 1920 hears baccalaureate sermon

President Le Baron Russell Briggs urges Radcliffe graduates to choose true callings, balance effort and expense, and lead wisely. The baccalaureate at First Church in Cambridge featured remarks on leadership, responsibility, and personal merit from Briggs with choral and instrumental music.

Newport le Baron Russell Briggs Radcliffe Cambridge Dorothy C. Mason Mary H. Merrick Raymond Calkins Radcliffe Choral Choir A. T. Davison Marion L. Svenski Briggs

Missionary farewell services for 61 departing youths

Last night at Fork Street Church farewell services honored 61 young missionaries bound for China Japan India Turkey the Philippines Mexico and Africa. American Mission Board leaders Rev D Brewster Eddy and Rev Alden H Clark delivered messages to the group prior to their July 11 departure for remote stations.

Fork Street Igh American Mission Board D. Breweter Eddy Alden H. Clark China Japan India Turkey Philippines Mexico Africa

World Court Plan by Root outlined by jurists

The Hague June 2. Plan by Elihu Root for an international court would have two panels for nominees one by the League of Nations assembly representing all powers and another by the league council limited to great powers with judges chosen from both. Root notes Germany and Russia would be considered great powers and the plan should be flexible. Also mentions Fannie Hurst novel plug in Sunday Post Magazine.

the Hague International Court of Justice Commission of Jurists Lihu Root Assembly of the League of Nations Council of the League Root Germany Russia

Cup Offered for Yacht Race Winner in America’s Cup Series

Newport tonight offered a cup to the yacht with the most wins in this week’s elimination trials between the sloops Resolute and Vanitie. Royal Phelps Carrell heads the Newport and New York association. A brewing storm threatened further postponements as both yachts stayed moored.

Newport R. I Newport Yacht Racing Association Iesolute Vanitie Royal Phelps Carrell New York

Harvard 1895 Class Hosts Anniversary Event

More than 400 members of the Harvard class of 1895 and their wives gathered for an anniversary reunion highlighting the long friendship and alumni ties, with plans for future gatherings and continued university support.

Harvard

Flying Exhibition at Tech 14 Reunion

Lieutenant Porter staged an aerial exhibition at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology reunion for the class of 1914 held at the American Aerial Corporation Airdrome in South Sudbury. About 100 members attended a ride to the field and dined at Crabbington Lodge in Weston where old class stunts were revived and alumni discussed marriage decisions.

Porter Adams Naval Aviation Service Massachusetts Institute of Technology American Aerial Corporation Sudbury Walker Memorial Eld Crabbington Lody Weston

Malden Newsdealer Held Up and Robbed

Henry Shaffer of 9 Henry Street Malden reported to police that he was held up by three men on Cross Street near Walnut Street at 2 o clock yesterday morning. They demanded money, knocked him down, and took $34 from his pocket. In other news a new Fannie Hurst story begins in next Sunday's Magazine.

Longtower Street McVeigh Quay Long Tower Street Farren Waterloo Place James Moore McLaughlin Doherty Fountain Street John Halbraith Bridge Street Henry Shaffer Henry Street Malden Cross Street Shaffer Walnut Cross Streets

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