Sam's Had This The Coolidge Phrase
Washington dispatches recount the origin of the phrase Sam's had this to describe Calvin Coolidge's efficient, laconic style. From election night celebrations to cabinet rooms, the three words symbolize a vow that once done, finished, and disposed of, cannot be repeated or supplemented. The story centers on a ritual libation and the wife’s line that seals the meaning. The anecdote links Coolidge to a reputation for decisive restraint and minimalism in public life.
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Washington
Dickens
Calvin Coolidge
Boston
Sam
Brookline
Victor
Self
Lynam's Romance Ends Amid Unpaid Debts and Departure
Joseph J. Lynam, assistant paymaster on the U S S Chester, left for parts unknown after muddled accounts showed a $22,000 shortage and a trail of bad checks. He wired Buffalo that he was heartbroken and hated to give up, signing Love Joe.
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Joseph J. Lynam
Chester
Buffalo
N. Y
Joe
Lynam's Boston Romance and Flight Amid Shipyard Scandal
Telegram to Miss Margaret Lyons reveals a favored stage sweetheart amid Lynam's life of wine and song in Boston. Investigations show added checks unpaid, DOJ and Navy probes into the paymaster’s finances tied to the Pueblo and Chester aboard. Lyons aided during illness, traveled with him, and correspondence continued after his flight on March 17.
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Margaret Lyons
Apple Blossoms
Newport
R. I
Boston
Lynam
Department of Justice
Navy
U. S
Pueblo
U.S
Chester
Philadelphia
Postmaster McCabe arraigned on federal theft charge
Lenox March 27 Henry F McCabe 2 former Lenoxdale postmaster held on 30000 bail for hearing in Pittsfield Federal Court on alleged conversion of 2882.32 in postal funds from May 20 1919 to March 7 1921. He was arrested by U S Marshal Leyden arraigned before U S Commissioner Wood and later secured bail.
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Lenox
Henry F. McCabe
Lenoxdale
Federal Court
Pittsfield
Postal Money Order Department
Springfield
McCabe
U. S
Leyden
Wood
Wife Prostrated by Husband's Missing Paymaster Crisis
Newport March 27 Mrs Joseph J Lynam wife of the missing paymaster of the U S S Chester is prostrated at her home 8312 Washington street Newport and in destitute condition dependent on relatives for maintenance She is under doctor care visitors barred A brother in Nashville plans to come to Newport to care for his brother s wife and two children Lynam last seen in Boston arranging to meet his wife but then wired he had orders to Washington since then nothing more is known
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Newport
R. I
Joseph J. Lynam
U. S. S. Chester
Washington Street
Lynam
Raymaster
Nashville
Tenn
Rescue of British flag at Back Bay home sparks crowd clash
Dr. Maynard Ladd and wife Anna Coleman Ladd, renowned sculptor, faced 150 to 200 protesters while saving a torn British Union Jack from a crowd. Ladd chased and reclaimed the flag, then nailed the tatters to a window sill before the crowd dispersed. The incident drew police attention but no leaders were identified.
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Back Bay
Maynard Ladd
Marlboro and
Clarendon Streets
Marlboro Street
Back Bay Station
Marlboro
Ladd
Harvard
American Red Cross
Toul
France
Anna Coleman Ladd
French
San Francisco
Paris
St. Ladd
Anna Coleman Watts
Philadelphia
Austria
Mrs Edwards Guest at Harvard Catholic Club Ball
Mrs Clarence R Edwards wife of the general will be guest of honor at the Harvard Catholic Club ball tonight at the Copley Plaza She will serve as a receiving matron alongside Mesdames A Lawrence Lowell Edwin A Shuman Cornelius H Cronin and William F Fitzgerald A complimentary box for eight has been presented to her by Cambridge collegians and the general may attend if he can leave Camp Dix for the night
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Clarence R. Edwards
Harvard Catholic Club
Copley Plaza
A. Lawrence Lowell
Edwin A. Shuman
Cornelius H. Cronin
William F. Fitzgerald
Cambridge Collegians
Edwards
Camp Dix
Way Down East Tremont Adver: A Love Lute Across Fields
A compact ad notices a love lute across fragrant fields titled Way Down East Tremont. The fragmentary line signals a period theatrical or literary reference, with an evocative phrase likely part of an advertisement or promotion in the Tremont area.
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Tremont
Erple
Rumor on alimony case and bank president’s resignation
A rumor cycle centers on Justice Morschauser’s expected alimony and counsel fee decision this week or next. Reports claim an order of discontinuance may be filed in Putnam County and that Stillman might repeat his resignation offer as National City Bank president at tomorrow’s directors meeting.
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Stillman
National City Bank
Morschauser
Putnam County
Mr. Stillman
Don't Smother Your Apples in Government Advice
Washington bulletin warns apple hoarders against smothering fruit and urges cooling and breathing to prevent decay before pies. The piece notes apples die from smothering and presents a fresh air cure. It also mentions Eskimo brides chosen for teeth and leather chewing.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Hull may lose trolley road to Nantasket Beach
HINGHAM March 27. If Hull and Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Co do not reach an agreement, trolley service to Nantasket Beach will end next summer. The company says the Hull to Nantasket segment will be discontinued April 5 because Hull refused a $10,000 appropriation to cover operating deficits.
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Hingham
Hull
Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company
Nantasket Beach
Te Company
Raid House and Seize Still in Manchester
Liquor Inspector Gorey and a squad of officers raided a Manchester house on March 28, seizing an illicit still and arresting at least one suspect as part of a crackdown on illegal liquor production.
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Manchester
N. H
Gorey
Police raid nets man in Wilson's Crossing still case
Police raided a house at Wilson's Crossing four miles south of town and arrested Lazavros Athondglon on charges of operating a still. The case details emphasize the illicit distillation investigation and the suspect's arrest at the location.
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Wilson's Crossing
Lazavros Athondglon
Moonshine Seizure as Barrels of Mash Forfeited
A quantity of moonshine and several barrels of mash were seized. Athondglen will be arraigned before Federal authorities in Concord tomorrow.
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Athondglen
Concord
Queen Anne and Adams Bedroom Suites Offer Bargain Prices
A catalog listing mahogany and walnut bedroom furnishings highlights Queen Anne and Adams suites. Included are four-piece sets with bureau chifforobe dressing table full-size bed and mirrors priced around 285.00 for complete sets and individual pieces ranging from 23.50 to 125.00, showcasing mahogany finishes and ornate carvings.
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Bureau
Everazel
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