Morrell Blamed by Airship Crew Over Berkeley Disaster
Crew members say improper equipment caused the Morrell airship to fail at Berkeley California. The forward gas filling sag led to a rear vapor rush that burst the bag. 19 men fell 482 feet. Crewmen Olsen Nelson Rogers injured. stowaway Captain Penfold among passengers. tensions over stock-based pay and blame on Morrell.
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Morrell
Berkeley
Cal
Otto Olsen
C. A. Nelson
L. V. Rogers
Penfold
Cyrus Whipple
Whipple
Beach Car Fire Surprises Passengers at Charlestown Bridge
Passengers on a Revere Beach car bound for the beach were thrown into confusion when a defective fuse caused flames to shoot from the floor near the south approach of the new Charlestown bridge. A rapid retreat followed and the car was found deserted when fire units arrived.
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Revere Beach
New Charlestown Bridge
Useful Hints to House Keepers Traditions
A tip suggests applying a natural Japan lacquer coat over linoleum or oil cloth to extend life by protecting the original varnish from washing and wear. The advice emphasizes maintenance and longevity for household floors and coverings.
Weather Beatens Bring Glamour to Front Doors
Front doors regain luster with Jap-a-lac coating and a fresh brush. The advice favors choosing a color close to the original finish to preserve the appearance.
Jap-a-lac Coats Window Screens To Protect Wire and Frames
Spring coating of window and door screens with Brilliant Black on wire cloth and Mahogany Oak Cherry or Walnut on frames renews appearance and shields wire from rust.
Porch Furniture Protection and Jap-a-lac Finishes
The article advises protecting and beautifying porch furniture each spring with Jap-a-lac. It recommends preserving the color of the old finish and, if a change is desired, choosing Red or Green Jap-a-lac for the new look.
Wicker furniture refinished with bright Jap-a-lac coats
The article notes wicker furniture coated with Mahogany Ox-Blood Red Malachite Green or Gloss White Jap-a-lac to look better than new highlighting finish options and color choices for restoration.
Preservation Tips for Home Exterior and Fixtures
The article recommends finishing water pipes furnaces radiators hot water tanks and iron fences with Jap a lac in Gold Aluminum Dead Black or Brilliant Black to preserve and beautify them. It advises choosing among these finishes for durable weather resistant results and a polished look.
Picture Frames and Lamps With Goldy Aluminum Finish
Description of picture frames candelabra lamps and gas fixtures treated with Goldy Aluminum or Dead Black Jap lacquer to achieve a wrought-iron like effect, noting the deep black sheen and metallic highlights.
Restored old vehicles offered for sale
Old autos carriages wagons and farm implements are offered in a sale. Japanese lacquered finishes in Brilliant Black Red Green or Empire Blue can be applied. Prices are nominal and no experience is required for the work.
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Nehemiah
Jap-A-Lac: A Versatile Household Finish for Floors and Woodwork
Jap-A-Lac is touted as a household necessity with many uses from cellar to garret. The product is described as especially suited for finishing both old and new floors and woodwork, with a prompt to ask your paint dealer for more details.
Paris Shocks Fashion World with Revealing Gown Trend
Paris society gasps as two famed beauties debut the season’s bold new gown cut at Longchamp. The innovation emphasizes sheer, form revealing fabric that conceals little, sparking storms of blushes and comment in the capital.
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Paris
Longchamps
Pariswide fashion trends show sheer chiffon gowns gain appeal
Describes clinging chiffon robes worn over pale pink tights with no undergarments or trimming. Notes a sheath silhouette and possible divided skirt look, highlighting Paris demand for undraped transparent frocks and the luxury market’s discreet clientele.
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Ion
Paris
Children Honor Unknown Dead In Memorial Day Observance
In Hingham a memorial service at the First Universalist Church honored unknown Civil War dead. Two score white-clad children carried lilacs and flowers to Hingham Harbor where they scattered blooms as taps sounded. The Rev Miss Evangeline Cleveland led remarks urging reform and patriotism against greed and danger from railroads and unsafe schools.
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Hingham
First Universalist
Evangeline Cleveland
Hingham Post
Women's Relief Corp
Hingham Harbor
Miss Cleveland
Stops Brown Tail Poison Soothes Itching On Contact
An advertised remedy promises rapid relief from brown tail poison symptoms by applying X Zalia to the skin. It claims immediate cooling relief from burning and itching and promotes quick healing of the flesh.
Dingley Sinks in Collision. Crew Rescued at Sea
Captain Nutter of the Arthur Clifford recounts the night he narrowly escaped disaster when his schooner sank after a collision. The crew, saved by quick action and Rescue boat, endured cold and shock but remained uninjured, with Nutter praising his crew and his ship’s seaworthiness.
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Albert Emery
Wreck of Governor Dingley Survivor Recalls Nightime Collision
Edward Grant recounts clinging to a toppled schooner and fighting cold seas after the Portland steamer Governor Dingley struck the Arthur Clifford. He and Captain Nutter escaped in a lifeboat, with Grant describing near freezing water and a desperate swim to safety. The pair were treated well aboard the Governor Dingley.
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Edward Grant
Portland
Governor Dingley
Post
Boston
Arthur Clifford
Milk Bill Debate Ties Politics to Home
Letter to the editor argues the milk bill failed because mothers lack votes. Citing Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Gilman, the writer says politics affect milk supply and that the issue is inside the home, not outside. The piece critiques legislative priorities and connects domestic life to public policy.
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Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Daring Rescue on Charles River Saves A Drowning Paddler
On the Charles River near Weston bridge a canoe capsized while two young men paddled. Officer Coombs of the Metropolitan Park police swam and rowed to reach the struggling passenger and hauled him aboard as the crowd cheered.
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Officer Coombs
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Greensword
New York
Enry Siegel CO
Washington and Essex Sts
Sucess
Hackett, Carhart Co
Dingley
Nutter
Captain Nutter
Dory
Ceum
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