Suffragists March to Boston With English Militants
English and American suffragists travel from Harvard Square to central Boston led by Miss Margaret Foley. The group tours with a baker’s cart, a hurdy gurdy, and tambourine to raise funds for their cause, with plans to continue to Chicago after a Boston stop.
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Cambridge
Boston
Harvardquare
Missargaret Foley
Elizabeth Freeman
le MacKenzie
Ida Crafts
Vera Wentworth
York City
Christina Fulton
Walthim Woman's Club
Chicago
MacKenzie
Medford Residence Damaged by Flames
Spontaneous combustion caused a brisk fire in the home of John E. Erickson at 33 Golden Avenue Medford yesterday afternoon. The blaze started in a closet on the first floor and ate to the roof before Medford firemen arrived. Loss set at 100 dollars.
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John E. Erickson
Golden Avenue
Medford
War on bicyclists in Wakefield sidewalks escalates
Wakefield police renewed efforts against sidewalk cycling arresting four offenders last week after repeated warnings. They were brought to court and fined three dollars each.
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Wakefield
Alumnae Reunion Plans At St Mary of the Woods
Chicago reports that several score alumnae and guests planned to attend the St Mary of the Woods College and Academy reunion near Terre Haute Indiana this week. New buildings were to be dedicated and ceremonies staged, promising a brilliant gathering.
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Chicago
St. Mary-of-the-Woods College and Academy
Terre Haute
Ind
Old friends reunite at fashion driven gathering
Old girlhood friends meet after years apart with many now wives and mothers. The annual reunion turns into a display of prosperity as dress makers create gowns of the latest fashion and diamonds for the reception.
Fashion changes as Bonzano visit affects attire at St Marys
The article notes a shift in dress on the eve of apostolic delegate Most Rev J Bonzano's Chicago visit. Pius X condemnation of decollate gowns prompts alumnae of St Mary's to request modest dress at receptions and reunion ceremonies, urging no low necklines or elaborate narrow skirts.
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J. Bonzano
Chicago
St. Mary's
Pius X
Authorities may require boxing before competition for heavyweights
Officials propose pre training for heavyweights to reduce fatalities in matches. The current contenders are described as crude in scientific terms and not yet proper boxers.
Burke Arrested on Arson Charge in New Hampshire
John F. Burke of Roxbury Massachusetts was arrested in Wolfeboro charged with setting fire to houses and barns belonging to Fred L. Davis at Moultonboro on June 30. Burke, who had boarded with the Davis family, allegedly sought revenge after fallout over employment on Thomas G. Plant’s estate. The arrest was made by Sheriff Arthur W. Chandler and a Boston detective agency head.
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John FE. Burke
Hillside Street
Roxbury
Mass
Fred L. Davis
Moultonboro
Burke
Arthur W. Chandler
Boston
Davis
Thomas G. Plant
Plant
Fire at Davis estate sparks Burke confession claims
Reported blaze consumed all houses and barns on the Davis estate. Footprints in the potato patch matched Burke's shoes. A Boston detective agency allegedly gained Burke's trust and obtained a confession about starting the hay fire with a match. He supposedly expressed willingness to accept punishment and claimed an alibi.
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Davis
Burke
Boston
Stoneham Grange Picnic At Knapp Estate
Stoneham Grange members host a daylong picnic at 7 William Street with guests from nearby granges. A powder company will demonstrate dynamite use for land clearing and digging. Grange representatives will plant trees and judge growth for next year’s event.
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Stoneham Grange
Knapp
William Street
Police chase for girl wanted in Quincy larceny case
Chief Frank Burrell and Inspector Alfred Goodhue left Quincy for Richmond Missouri to capture Matilda Hulme who is charged with larceny. The suspect reportedly stole clothing and jewelry valued at $2000 from Mrs. E B Ranigan of Rawson road.
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Frank Burrell
Alfred Goodhue
Quincy
Richmond
Matilda Hulme
E. B. Ranigan
Rawson Road
Funeral of Charles Hoff at Woodlawn Today
More than 100 newspaper men and friends attended the funeral of Charles J. Hoff buried at Woodlawn Cemetery. The Post linotype machinist of seven years and 15 years in the business was survived by his widowed mother and two brothers. A solemn high mass is planned at St Stephen's Church at 8 this morning.
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Woodlawn
Hoff
Hanover Street
St. Stephen's Church
Father McLeod
Charlestown Bridge
Charley
Post
Williaml. Merrill
Stephen S. Paul
Harryl. Paul
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Joseph G. Gill
Thomas H. Butler
W. C. Mahan
The
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Post Chapel
Robert T. Love
W. R. McCarthy
Eugene F. Donovan
John J. McSweeney
Samuel L. Maxwell
Minnie Hoff
Jonas
John
Daniels to Deliver Labor Day Speech at Connecticut Fair
Secretary Daniels left for Hartford to deliver a Labor Day address on the eve of the Connecticut State fair opening at Charter Oak Park scheduled for tomorrow.
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Daniels
Washington
Hartford
Conn
Charter Oak Park
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