McElroy Favored to Win New York Radio Show Contest
Theodore R. McElroy of Somerville the world code champion is favored 7 to 10 to win the New York Radio Show world championship at the 71st Regiment Armory. He will face Jose Seron and E G Scutter as rivals with the contest starting at 40 words a minute and advancing two words every two minutes. The amateur radio construction contest offers a 1500 prize.
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Theodore R. McElroy
Somerville
Boston
71St Regiment
McElroy
Radio Corporation
Jose Geron
Seron
E. G.scutter
Scutter
Broad Street
Western Union
Brookline Patrolman Edward Maloney Resigns to Join State Police
The Brookline board of selectmen accepted the resignation of Patrolman Edward Maloney who served in the police department since 1913 and held a World War I leave of absence. He will join the Massachusetts State Police.
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Brookline Board of Selectmen
Edward Maloney
Po- Noa
Department
Marines
Maloney
Massachusetts State Police
Medium Priced Receiver Best for Radio Beginner
For the ordinary beginner a medium priced receiver should prove satisfactory. The more expensive receivers are more sensitive but delicate and deteriorate with rough treatment. If starting with an expensive set and seeking the very best, high grade receivers are satisfactory with proper care. Do not buy very cheap phones. Purchase reliable equipment regardless of type.
Young's Hotel Employees Plan Co operative Store
Youngs Hotel Employees' Benefit Society plans a co operative store to aid members and families and contemplates purchasing a building for permanent headquarters. The treasurer reports a large bank balance despite a year with three deaths and many illnesses. Newly elected officers include President W H Benjamin and Vice President James H Bryant. The closing parlor social and Ladies Night will be at the Women's Service Club 464 Massachusetts Avenue.
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W. H. Benjamin
James H. Bryant
J. M. Arbuckle
William Minor
W. B. Steems
W. L. Walker
Women's Service Club
Massachusetts Avenue
Tweed jumper dress and cape ideal schoolgirl costume
The jumper dress and matching cape of tweed form an ideal schoolgirl costume. The coordinated outfit emphasizes a neat, classic look suitable for school events and themed occasions.
Tragic Charles River Drowning Claims Two Friends
Harry A. Gordon 22 of Roxbury and Joseph Hennessey 32 of Roxbury perished when their rowboat capsized near the Cambridge shore in the Charles River basin. Passerby William Richards saved Hennessey and aided Gordon’s rescue before Gordon drowned. Hennessey later died after attempting to save his companion. Richards returned to work after aiding both men.
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Garden Street
Roxbury
Joseph Hennessey
Stamford Street
Charles River
Cambridge
Arthur D. Little Company
Hennessey
William Richards
Bluehill Avenue
Richards
Ginn & Co
Gordon
Massachusetts General Hospital
Nfelong
Harry Dangel Printing Company
Oliver Street
Albert Chapman
Metropolitan Police
Crime wave hits Zion City under Overseer Voliva
Zion City Illinois reports a new crime wave after months of dormancy with arrests for moonshine and cigarette smoking. George Preston of Waukegan fined $50 after admitting buying liquor and a Zion City officer testifying to a burned tongue from the drink. Patrolman Parry traced Henry Bohlken to a cigarette blaze, leading to an arrest for smoking. Voliva plans drastic measures to curb lawlessness.
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Zion City
United News
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
George Preston
Waukegan
W. Ff. Lehmalfuss
Original Gilbert Stuart Washington Portrait Found
Arthur Dawson announced at Washington and Lee University an original Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington, discovered on campus. Art experts estimate its value between $75,000 and $100,000.
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Lexin GJ O
Arthur Dawson
United States Military Academy
Washington and Lee University
George Washington
Gilbert Stuart
Noonan's Hair Petrole Promises Healthy Scalp Appeal
Advertisement touts Noonan's Hair Petrole claiming dandruff disappears and hair becomes soft and fluffy after a week's trial. Barbers offer it for fifteen cents an application. bottles cost one dollar. Sold at drug and department stores or direct from T Noonan & Sons Co. Boston.
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T. Noonan & Sons Co
Portland St
Boston
Baby Hippo Fund Seeks Boston Purchase of Franklin Park Hero
Boston Post promotes a drive to raise five thousand dollars to buy Baby Hippo for Franklin Park Zoo. Curator Morse tours Philadelphia’s hippo, plans a large tank and yard, and kids across New England are urged to donate, name the baby, and hold hippo parties to bring the animal to Boston.
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Franklin Park
Boston
Baby Hippo
New England
Morse
Philadelphia
Curley
The
Boston Post
Cheerful Charlie Plans Boston Stop To Aid Baby Hippo
Cheerful Charlie the trained seal writes to the Baby Hippo Fund Editor predicting a noon visit to the Boston Post. He pledges a donation to help buy Baby Hippo and expresses interest in settling in Boston after show business.
Baby Hippo Sweat Blood: A Curious Playground Tale
A zoo keeper explains to children why Baby Hippo sweats blood when angry. The creature’s skin shows red spots that turn black as he calms, leaving observers to wonder about his unusual distress and the boy who threw stones.
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Hippo
Louie
B Hippo
Tie Lad
Promi
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Hippopo
Baby Hippo Edi
Boston area donors listed for Baby Hippo fund drive
A crowd of names and addresses from Dorchester Roxbury and surrounding towns appear as donors to the Baby Hippo fund. The event includes a paid appearance by Charlie the trained seal with Keith's Theatre and Boston Theatre officials and Mr Huling directing. The stunt is set for 12:15 with spectators invited to watch the fundraiser live on Washington Street.
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Rosemont Rd
Dorchester
Foray and Me
Cambridge
Henry Thomas Dorney
South Huntington Ave
Claire Wolmer
Ticknor St
South Boston
C. Otis Harris
Dane
Roxbury
Fanette Loraine Brown
Fabyan
E. Keith Chase
Perkins Ave
Campello
Frederick Downey
Summer St
Hydes
Ehues
Dennis H
Eastern Ave
Hyde Park
Arthur H. Razel
Washington St
Winchester
Master Eugene B. Hayes
Locke St
Andover
Louise J. Revsema
Central Ave
Dover
Norman Wallace
Gorham
Medford
Irma B. Coffin
Howitt Rd
West Roxbury
Charles A Snell
Maywood St
Somerville
Washington Street
Baby Hippo
Bab Hippo Fund
Keith's Theatre
Boston Theatre
Huling
Charlie
Charlie the Seal to Visit Boston Post for Baby Hippo Fund
Charlie the trained seal known as the Comedian of the Sea will visit Newspaper Row in front of the Boston Post at 12:15 PM today with a donation to the Baby Hippo Fund. The stunt caps a well publicized charity appearance while Charlie performs at the Boston Theatre.
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Baby Hippo
United States
Boston
Boston Theatre
Baby Hippo Fund
Boston Post
Hippo
Baby’ Hippo
Gilad
Boster Post
Washington Street
Newspaper Row
Plan for State Democratic Ticket Committee Formed
A special legislative committee was created to coordinate with the Democratic State Committee for the campaign. Members of the House include Edw F. Harrington chairing, with Matthew Higgins, Mich Jordan, Hugh J. La, Charles A. Kelley, Roland D. Sawyer, James H. Kelleher, Jeremiah Healy, Thomas J. Cbet, Cornelius W. Corbett, William H. Hearn, William R. Staples, John J. Heffernan, William J. Hessey, James J. Mellen, and William Francis of Boston among others.
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Democratic St Committee
House
Edw F. Harrington
Fall River
Matthew Higgins
Taunton
Mich ¥. Jordan
Lawrence
Hugh J. la
Holyoke
Charles A. Kelley
W.eester
Roland D. Sawyer
James H. Kelleher
Cambridge
Jemiah Healy
Natick
Thomas J. C Bett
Lowell
Cornelius W. Corbett
Worcester
William H. Hearn Ofton
William R. Staples
Pittssi
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William J. Hessey
James J. Mellen
William Francis
Boston
Milly of Langmore Street A Lucian Cary tale next Sunday Magazine
Lucian Cary writes Lilly of Langmore Street a humorous tale for Boston Sunday Magazine. The author will appear in the issue and readers are invited to enjoy his amusing story.
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Langmore Street
Lilly
Lucian Cary
Boston Suday
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