Generous Review of the Posts 100 Condensed Novels
Edwin A. Grozier editors a four volume Harper collection One Hundred Best Novels Condensed aimed at busy readers. The condensations preserve novel significance and form with author sketches and portraits, praising selections like David Copperfield and Les Misérables, with Harvard professors and notable figures cited for assistance.
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Edwin A. Grozier
Boston
Harper & Brothers
Grozier
Boston Post
Grazier
Mr. Grazier
Irving Bachellor
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Basil King
Jamesb. Connolly
John Kendrick Bangs
Famed Boston Architect Willard Sears Dies at 87
Willard T. Sears noted Boston architect, designer of many prominent buildings and the Pilgrim Monument copy in Provincetown, died after a brief illness in his 88th year. Survived by his wife and four daughters, Sears traced his roots to New Bedford and Pilgrim ancestry. He worked with Cummings & Sears before solo practice.
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Willard T. Sears
Boston
United States
South America
Siena
Italy
Provincetown
Sears
Pilgrim Monument Association
Torre del Magnia
Agostino and
Agnolo
Mellish Irving Motte
Edward Reed
Cambridge
Nevett S. Barstow
South Orange
N. J
Monthly Field Day of Coast Defences in Boston
The regular monthly field day of the coast defence of Boston will be held today at Fort Strong Boston Harbor. Exercises will open at 9 o'clock in the morning and continue until 4 o'clock in the afternoon. The winners in the eight events will represent the coast department at the track and championships at Camp Devens.
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Boston
Fort Strong
Camp Devens
Ine
Sunrise of better day for Mexico at Clark Univ conference
Senor Manuel DeLaPena representing the new Mexican government warned at Worcester Clark University that armed intervention or any talk of meddling in Mexican affairs would spark chaos and undo progress toward a friendly understanding with the United States.
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Worcester
Senor Manuel DeLaPena
Mexico
Clark University
Caribbean
United States
Mexican reform promises preservation of rights amid revolution
De La Pena tells a business, diplomatic, and educational audience that liberal constitutional government will guarantee personal and property rights for nationals and foreigners. He predicts concessions to ease bitterness from Carranza's regime and says the coming election will be fair. Former Ambassador Wilson proposes a southern buffer Mexican republic to separate U.S. and Mexican revolutions.
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Carranza
Mexico
de la Pena
General Obregon
Tagday in Boston to aid Italian Home for Children
More than 300 Italian girls led by Miss Emilia De Ferrari collect public donations in Boston and nearby towns to raise about 100000 for a Home for Italian Children. Volunteers will canvass across shopping, financial, theatre districts and transit hubs with headquarters at Boston Common Parkman band stand. Contributions list includes many individuals and groups from Italian community.
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Boston
Emilia de Ferrari
Commonwealth
Cambridge
Somerville
Revere
Parkman
Boston Common
Thomas Nutile
First State Bank
Minstrel Show Dazzles Houghton & Dutton Audience
Mires Helen Shea Miss Mary Gannon and Miss Dolly MacDonald starred at the Houghton Dutton Company Mutual Relief Association minstrel show at Paul Revere Hall Mechanics building last night. About 1200 people attended and joined in dancing after a program of songs choruses and a minstrel act. The association presented $300 in gold to president C F Vedder with Miss M Hagan making the presentation. Cast included Miss Percy Driscoll Miss Elizabeth Finch Miss Dorothy Hart Miss Dorothy Shea Miss Dolly von Ette Miss Mary Garnham and Miss Loretta Ryder.
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W. A. Gallagher
Albert Porcelain
John Fitzgibbon
W. H. Mannix
P. R. Scanlon
Percy Driscoll
Elizabeth Finch
Dorothy Hart
Dorothy Shea
Dolly von Ette
Mary Garnham
Loretta Ryder
Fear Villa is still a hold out in Mexico
Washington May 21 Francisco Villa who has defied every government in Mexico since Madero s overthrow has already become an embarrassment to officials of the new de facto forces.
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Washington
Francisco Villa
Mexico
Madero
Villa Captures Miner Ransom Demand Reported
A report to the State Department says Villa holds George Miller, British superintendent of the Alvarado Mining & Milling Co at Parral Chihuahua, demanding 50000 dollars. A J McQuarters of New York, president of the company, sought government advice on payment. State Department reportedly has taken no action yet.
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State Department
Villa
George Miller
Alvarado Mining & Milling Company
Parral
Chihuahua
General Calles
A. J. McQuarters
New York
Mexico City
Break Tieup of Freight Threat to Arteries
Washington May 21 attack on freight congestion will be concentrated at key junction points to prevent paralysis of national transportation arteries.
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Washington
Railroad Association to Clear Side Tracks and Ease Congestion
Operating officials of the American Railroad Association were instructed that the immediate objective is to clear side tracks at less important points and eliminate basic causes of congestion for future action. Formation of committees at each of the principal divisions was discussed.
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American Railroad Association
Boston Public Garden Reveres General Glover Figure
A reflective walk through the Public Garden highlights tulips swan boats and blooming trees before praising General John Glover of Marblehead. The piece recounts Glover's Revolutionary War service from Marblehead shoemaking to leading boats at Trenton and the Delaware crossing, ending with gratitude for his statue in Boston.
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Dr. Hale
Charles Street
Arlington Street
Commonwealth Avenue
John Glover
Salem
Marblehead
King George
Glover
Cambridge
Washington
Mugford
Long Island
Burgoyne
Boston
Noted Guests to Attend A. O. H. Banquet Tonight
Judge James Deery national president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will head a Quincy House banquet tonight with all state divisions present. County President Martin F. Smith serves as toastmaster and speakers include United States Senator David I Walsh Richard H Dwyer Judge William Day and Rev Phillip J O Donnell.
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James Deery
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Quincy House
Martin F. Smith
United States
David I. Walsh
Richard H. Dwyer
William Day
Phillip J. O'Donnell
Shower for Bride-to-Be of Post Staff Member
Miss Anna A. Sullivan was honored with a miscellaneous shower hosted by her parents at 97 Callender Street Dorchester. Friends and Continental clothing store coworkers attended and presented many gifts. She will marry next month to Thomas F. Kinsella of the Boston Post repertorial staff.
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Anna A. Sullivan
A. J. Sullivan
Callender Street
Dorchester
Continental Clothing Store
Obituaries for Fallon Smith Sproules were listed in local notices
In Roslindale Ellen Sullivan and Thomas Sproules died in May with funerals from their homes. Gertrude Fallon 18, from 58 Hewlett Street, had a May 24 service at the Church of the Sacred Heart. Ellen Smith from 17 Bradbury Street had a May 24 service at St Anthony's Church. Thomas Sproules from 31 Hillside Street had a May 25 service at Mission Church. Relatives invited. Motor cortege noted.
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St. Anthony's Church
Sproules
Roxbury
Thomas
Anna Sproules
Hillside St
Mission Church
Aoe
Intercity rail orders seek rapid car clearance and pooling
Thirty gateways were ordered to remove cars from the mass and ensure quick forwarding. The steps supplement the Interstate Commerce Commission actions on drastic re routing and equipment pooling to tackle congestion across the system.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Accidental Shooting Kills Boy in Canton
In Canton on May 21, 11 year old Herbert E Kendall accidentally shot and killed 13 year old William Hannon with a revolver thought to be empty during a game at home while parents were away at the movies. The bullet struck Hannon above the right eye.
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Canton
Herbert E. Kendall
William Hannon
Hannon
Allston Couple Grace Andrews Weds Alfred Gifford Quietly
Mrs Grace Andrews of Allston and Alfred Gifford son of Mr and Mrs George IF Gifford of Hanson were secretly married in Allston last Thursday night. The ceremony surprised their friends and only the parents knew beforehand.
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Grace Andrews
Allston
Alfred Gifford
George IF. Gifford
Hanson
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