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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1917

Page

6

Police On Hunt For Slavers In City Vice Case

Revolting disclosures by 17 year old Emma Frances Caton of Wakefield describe a vice den near police headquar ters in Pemberton square and a vice studio in Portland street close to City Hall avenue station. She told New Bedford police and a Post reporter before detailing it to Captain Sullivan, prompting Boston police to act.

Emma Frances Caton Wakefield Pemberton Square Portland Street City Hall Avenue Boston New Bedford Post Sullivan Vice Caton City Hall Avenue Station New York Shaw Pieraccini Whaling City United States Pemberton Square Place

Larsen Sets High Jump Record Attempt for July 4

Clinton Larsen of Brigham Young University registered a 6 feet 8 1 8 inch jump in Salt Lake City exhibition, topping Eddie Beeson’s Berkeley mark by 11 16 inch after bar sag. AAU officials say the jump isn’t official due to noncompetitive conditions, and Larsen will try again on July 4 against Alma Richards and others in an open event.

New York Clinton Larsen Brigham Young University Amateur Athletic Union Larsen Salt Lake City Eddie Beeson Berkeley Cal

Kl eet Wins Short Ship Race at Bay State Circuit

In Hillgrove Rhode Island this day Kl eet owned by A H Harding Barton Vermont and driven by Crozier captured the 2 18 pace in fast time at the opening of the Bay State Short Ship Circuit. The favored horse led all the way while a strong battle for second ensued. The 2 25 trot was abandoned due to late arrivals.

Rhode Island Gr. G Crozier Little Peter B. G Kingsley Kellarville Lad May Stevens Directum Girl Lew Perkins

Curley Seeks To Enjoin Willard In New York

A Supreme Court order signed in New York requires Jess Willard to show cause tomorrow why he should not be enjoined from performing in New York State in connection with his newly purchased circus. The action is brought by John Curley, former promoter, who claims a three year contract with Willard runs until September 15 next.

New York Supreme Court Jess Willard New York State John Curley Willard Curley

Wounded Soldier Seeks Mercy Through Red Cross Aid

A wounded soldier appeals for mercy and aid, with hopes pinned on the Red Cross to provide relief and assistance amid ongoing conflict. The message underscores humanitarian help as the sole avenue for relief and support.

The Red Cross

Sectarian Debate Focuses on Constitutional Convention

One of the biggest hearings of the constitutional convention is expected today as the sectarian amendment goes to discussion. If all amendments were put to voters at the fall election it would take a week to vote with serious consideration of the matters suggested.

Mass Legislature Amendments Overflow State Convention

Petitions for Massachusetts constitutional amendments reach 301 items with 168 filed yesterday as Italian envoys met. Critics warn the process may flood the document with statutes and delay core principles, urging committees to prune ninety percent to avoid a sprawling statute book.

God State of Massachusetts Pacific Coast

More Than 200 Made Citizens at Naturalization Ceremony

The United States District Court closed its sessions for naturalization with a record crowd of over 200 aliens taking the oath to support the Constitution. Judge James M. Morton administered the oath. Arthur Grandison, deputy clerk, will accept citizenship applications daily but none granted before September. Most applicants were British subjects. one Italian rode a horse in a parade honoring the Italian Mission.

United States District Court Arthur Grandison James M. Morton Great Britain

Red Cross Urges Union of Aid in Ongoing Fight

The Red Cross calls for renewed public support to bolster disaster relief efforts. Officials emphasize coordinated aid drives, fundraising campaigns, and volunteer mobilization to meet escalating humanitarian needs across affected regions.

Fast Bout Tonight at Armory A A Card Delivers Thrills

Frankie Callahan of Brooklyn faces Chick Simler of Scranton in a 12 round main event. The Armory A A card also includes Mike Paulson versus Bill Carney in the semis and Kid Green versus Joe Sullivan plus Ben Bailey versus Jerry Lucente in the prelims, all expected to provide rapid action.

Frankie Callahan Brooklyn Chick Simler Scranton Armory A. A Boston Simler Callahan Mike Paulson St. Paul Bill Carney New Bedford

Lewis wins welterweight title from Britton in 20 rounds

Ted Lewis defeated Jack Britton here tonight to win the welterweight crown by decision after 20 rounds. Britton knocked down Lewis in the final round, but Lewis built a lead in earlier rounds and retained the title under referee Lou Bauman.

Dayton Ted Lewis Jack Britton Lou Bauman Britton Lewis

Indians Beat St Louis Browns 9 to 6 in Cleveland

Cleveland defeats St Louis 9 to 6 in a loose, hard hitting game. Davenport and Coveleskie were roughed by bats. Chapman started three double plays and Coveleskie fanned eight. St Louis used Moore of Vanderbilt at third base.

Cleveland St. Louis Davenport Coveleskie Chapman Moore Vanderbilt University Ae.bh Po.a. AD Graney Shotton Miller of Speaker Austin Smith Sisler W'sganss Pratt Harris Severeth Ee Evans Jacobson Kf. Ey O'Neill Marsans Coreleskie Opion Park Sloan bRumler Miller Wambsganss Art Severeld Evans Severeid Palls

Arlington High awards letters to hockey seven and baseball nine

Arlington High School held class day exercises in the school hall with certificates and school A’s awarded to the hockey seven and baseball nine teams. Principal B Holmes Wallace presented the honors to players and the manager listing each recipient by name.

Arlington High School B. Holmes Wallace Tea Hockey Louis Reycroft Daniel T. Clifford James Donnelly Robert Gillespie Nelson Jost Justin J. McCarthy Stanley Morton F. M. O'Connell Edward Schwamb David Snow Baseball Nine John Cadogan Oswald Berry Isadore Cohen Herbert Collins Fred Crosby Patrick Donnelly Thomas Geary Russell Hadley George Johnson Roland Jones John Lynch Freeman Long Justin McCarthy Toomey Paul Hazeltine

Jabez White Defeats Corona Kid in Lenox Hall Bout

Jabez White of Albany outpointed Corona Kid of New York over 11 rounds in a 12 round match at Lenox Hall in Pittsfield. The other round ended in a draw. White dominated after the first round with windmill like exchanges, while Corona Kid absorbed punishment hoping for a punch.

Pittsfield Jabez White Albany Corona Kid New York A. C Lenox Hall White

Reader corrects car and motorcycle collision description

Frederick E. Nichels of Newton states the motorcycle struck his standing car at Rowe Street and Commonwealth Avenue, throwing the rider onto the grass. The fallen rider was taken to hospital with slight knee bruises, not the woman hurt as previously reported.

Rowe Street Commonwealth Avenue Frederick E. Nichels Prince Street Newton

Playground Opens Amid Ruling After Opening Day

Despite a ruling against older boys and girls, the Lexington Centre playground opened with good attendance under Miss Dorothy Teague. The swimming pool will attract youngsters this summer, as the East Lexington playground plans a Monday opening next week.

Lexington Centre Dorothy Teague East Lexington

Mixing Selected Liquors Aged In Wood For A Fine Drink

The idea suggests combining chosen spirits by precise measures and aging the blend in wood to craft a refined beverage equal in quality to a professional drink. It highlights accuracy, maturation, and craft.

Ruth Suspended in Red Sox Nation Controversy

Babe Ruth received a suspension notice amid AL turmoil as Ban Johnson awaits full Saturday report from Umpire Owens. Boston figures on possible strong action and Frazee ponders drastic steps if punishment proves severe.

Ban Johnson Babe Ruth Red Sox Ruth Johnson Owens Fenway Park Frazee

Borrow Wins the Brooklyn Handicap at Aqueduct

In the Brooklyn Handicap over nine furlongs at Aqueduct L I Borrow ridden by 117 pounds won the race. Regret the 1915 Kentucky Derby winner ran second and Old Rosebud finished third as the oldest horse in the field set a new world record time of 1 49 5 for the distance.

New York Queens County Jockey Club Aqueduct L. I Harry Payne Whitney Borrow Regret Proomstick-Jersey Lightning America Laurel Roamer Borrow and Regret Old Rosebud

Somerville School Committee Abolishes Inter-School Sports

The Somerville School Committee voted to end inter-school athletic contests for the coming year due to lack of support and a history of deficits. A committee will recommend compulsory physical culture activities such as marching and company tactics. The athletic association has lost over $1000 since January 1.

Somerville School Athletic Association

Bellevue Golf Club to Host Open Tennis Tourney

The Bellevue Golf Club will run an open tennis tournament from Saturday June 30 to July 4 for Melrose residents and nearby club members. An entry fee of 1 will be donated to the Red Cross, with parchment scroll prizes for the winner and runner-up. entries to Donald R. Hanson, Bellevue Golf Club, Melrose, before Saturday noon.

Bellevue Golf Club Melrose Red Cross Donald R. Hanson

Davis wins final in junior tennis at Longwood

John Davis of the High School of Commerce defeated Dwight Robinson of Harvard 6-0 6-4 to win the sectional lawn tennis junior final at Longwood Cricket Club Chestnut Hill. Malcolm Clarke of Brighton beat Allen Jackson of Newton 6-4 6-3 in the boys final.

John Davis High School of Commerce Longwood Cricket Club Chestnut Hill Dwight Robinson Harvard Malcolm Clarke Brighton Allen Jackson Newton

Children Plunged into Roof Rescue At Charlestown House

Katherine Sullivan 11 and Mary 8 clung to a gable of a three story Charlestown home to escape an attacker. Patrolmen Riley and Lynch formed a human ladder to rescue them as bystanders urged the girls to stay still. Their parents are Daniel and Mary Sullivan of 1 Monument Place.

Katherine Sullivan Mary Daniel Sullivan Monument Place Riley Lynch

Man abducts two girls and hides them in locked house

A 40 year old man entices two sisters aged about seven and nine to guard his baby then confines them in a vacant 142 Main Street Thompson square home. The girls escape via the roof gutter as police, aided by children, rescue them from a locked room. The suspect, described as large with a red mustache, is being hunted.

Main Street Thompson Square Katherine Mary Riley Lynch

Wagner Program Opens Spring Pops Season At City Hall

Tonight conductor Jacchia presents his first Wagner program with soloist Arthur Hackett in his season finale appearance. Highlights include Tannhauser overture and Siegfried forest murmurs, plus selections from Rosenkavalier and Mastersingers, with pieces by Wagner Strauss Ponchielli and others.

Lilla Snelling Jacchia Arthur Hackett Tannhauser der Rosenkavalier Richard Strauss Dreama Sessere Wagner Julius Theodorowica Wagner Siegfried Tohengrin

Metropolitan A A U Aids Enlistment Drive In New York

The Metropolitan Association of the Amateur Athletic Union announces a campaign to enlist 70 000 men for the regular army. Enlistment committees are appointed in every athletic club within the organization to canvass members and urge suitable ages to respond. Recruits will be escorted to the A A U general headquarters for officer review of enlistment forms.

New York Metropolitan Association of the Amateur Athletic Union The Amateur Athletic Union Regular Army

For Sale A Ford steals show at Keith's

Conroy and Lemaire headlined at Keith's yesterday afternoon delivering a riotous act titled For Sale A Ford. The duo kept the crowd in paroxysms of laughter throughout the performance.

Conroy & Lemaire Keith's

Copley Theatre Opens New Week With The Man Who Stayed at Home

The Copley Theatre kicked off another week of performances of The Man Who Stayed at Home with shows starting last evening. Local patrons were invited to attend as the melodrama continues its run.

Copley Theatre

Park Square Theatre Opens 20th Week of Fair and Warmer

Fair and Warmer continued its run at the Park Square Theatre last evening, marking the show’s 20th week in this city with performances continuing at the venue.

Park Square Theatre

Red Cross Flag Follows Stars and Stripes on Battlefield

The report notes the Red Cross flag trails the Stars and Stripes on every battlefield, symbolizing humanitarian protection alongside military presence and relief efforts during conflicts.

Red Cross

Mary's Ankle exhibition draws crowds at Wilbur Theatre

The Wilbur Theatre hosts the artwork titled Mary's Ankle attracting large crowds as visitors flock to view the new exhibition.

Wilbur Theatre YE “Wilbur Mary

Hoyt's Minstrels Delighted Orpheum Theatre Patrons

Orpheum Theatre hosted Hoyt's Minstrels yesterday delighting patrons with a rare stage treat from the touring troupe. The performance drew a sizable audience and praised the ensemble for its lively musical and comic offerings.

Orpheum Theatre Hoyt

Beacon Theatre Opens Week With Fanny Ward At Boston

Fanny Ward headlines the Beacon Theatre bill as the leading act at Boston Theatre for the first half of the week with the screening of Her Strange Wedding. Audience attendance expected to grow as the show continues.

Beacon Theatre Fanny Ward Boston Theatre Cc O Fatty Arbuckle Fannie Ward Jean

Douglas Fairbanks Leads Week at Boston Theatre

Movie star Douglas Fairbanks headlines this week's bill at the Boston Theatre with the comedy Wild and Woolly. The program showcases his action and stunt sequences as part of a varied roster opening this evening.

Douglas Fairbanks Boston

Howard Atheneum Burlesque Show At Broadway Gmm

Readable fragment notes a burlesque performance at the Howard Atheneum and a Broadway company presenting a show yesterday. Details are limited but indicate an entertainment event at a city venue with a theater company.

Iloward

Tailor Marie Man attracts growing audience at Tremont Theatre

The play A Tailor Marie Man drew crowds as Boston hosts the start of the final week at the Tremont Theatre. The show’s rise in popularity signals strong local interest in the production and company.

Tremont Theatre Cohan & Harris Harry James Smith Grant Mitchell Ideal Company Tailor Marie Man Boston

Enlighten Thy Daughter Leads Scollay Square Olympia Week

Audiences attending the leading photoplay Enlighten Thy Daughter at Scollay Square Olympia will be well repaid as the week’s feature.

Gordon’s Olympia Scollay Square Olympia

Park Theatre presents The Price of Pride with Blackwell

Carlyle Blackwell stars in a dual role in The Price of Pride the leading motion picture shown for the first time in this city at the Park Theatre this week.

K Theatre Carlyle Blackwell Ethel Barrymore Park Theatre

Gypsy Songsters Delight St James Theatre Patrons

The Gypsy Songsters performed at St James Theatre yesterday delivering Romany melodies that delighted patrons and added a unique feature to the program.

St. James Theatre Gypsy Songsters St. James’ Theatre

American That's All at Old South Theatre

Charles Ray and Winnifred Allen star in American, That's All at the Old South Theatre during the first half of the week. The production features these principals in a midweek run at the venue.

Old South Theatre Charles Ray Winnifred Allen

Tremont Temple Screens War Tanks in Motion

Tremont Temple showcases moving pictures of tanks in actual operation drawing large crowds. The exhibit features dramatic footage of armored vehicles in motion, drawing interest from visitors curious about modern warfare.

Tremont Temple

Magnificent Meddler Leads Fenway Theatre Run

Antonio Moreno stars as The Magnificent Meddler at Fenway Theatre in the first half of the week, drawing public attention as the main attraction of the program.

Antonio Moreno Magnificent Meddler Fenway Theatre Mary Anderson

Bryant Washburn Leads Globe Theatre Week Programme

Bryant Washburn stars in Filling His Own Shoes as the leading attraction at the Globe Theatre during the first half of the week.

Bryant Washburn Jean Sothern Apeal Globe Theatre

Paragon Park at Nantasket Beach Attracts Thousands

The ideal site of Paragon Park at Nantasket Beach offers easy access for drivers and daytrippers with entertainments designed to lure outdoor amusement seekers in large crowds.

Paragon Park Nantasket Beach

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