Gloucester Approves Hammond Auto Instruction Program
The Gloucester School Board accepted John Hays Hammond’s offer to run a free automobile instruction course at Gloucester High School. He will appoint a high powered car, an expert machinist and a chauffeur to teach use care and repair of autos for interested pupils. The program aims to help students lacking college opportunities and those with mechanical interests.
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Gloucester
John Hays Hammond
Gloucester High School
Derby to Wed Olga Converse
Washington announces the engagement of Olga Converse daughter of Mrs Converse and the late Rear Admiral George A Converse to Augustine Derby son of Mr and Mrs Haskell Derby of Boston. No wedding date set. Olga is a famed dancer, one of three Converse sisters including Maude Converse and Mrs Huntington Jackson.
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Washington
Olga Converse
Converse
George A. Converse
Augustine Derby
Haskell Derby
Boston
Miss Converse
Maude Converse
Huntington Jackson
Shelby Converse
Grahame-White At The Brockton Fair
English aviator Grahame White returns to Brockton Fair October 4 5 6 7. Flights offered daily for the same price as previous shows. First day attractions to mirror other days.
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Grahame-White
Brockton Fair
Grahame- White
Currier Ship Currier Named for Nancy Currier at Fore River Yard
The SS Currier, Massachusetts first major international trade ship in 50 years, was christened at Fore River by Nancy Currier daughter of Guy Currier. Attendees included city officials Argentine commission Cuba Distilling reps and U S naval officers. The steel screw steamer measures 870 by 92 feet with 22 feet 6 inch draft and 6500 tons dead weight.
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M. Bianchi
Jose Benites
Juan Carcagno
D. Casanova
O. Fernandez
Frederico Guerrico
Valerio Masjoan
E. Olivera
Jose Pandian
Carlos Valladares
William T. Shea
Randolph Bainbridge
Alfred W. Cushman
JT. EK. Willetts
Raymond C. Allen
H. J. Kinecastle
L. F. R. Langelier
United States
Donald R. Rattles
Lloyd Bankson
John G. Crowley
W. B. Ferguson
Owen Hill
J. C. Hunsaker
W. N Little
Lloyd's Register
Lynn Girl Becomes A Trained Nurse
A Lynn young woman graduated from Union Hospital in Lynn yesterday. She completed training and earned a nursing credential, marking a milestone in her local community.
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Lynn Girl
Lynn
Union Hospital
Lynn grad Irene Hickey heads to Bellevue for training
Miss Irene F. Hickey, daughter of John Hickey a known labor figure in New England, graduates from Union Hospital Lynn and will pursue a post graduate nursing course at Bellevue Hospital in New York.
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Lynn
Union Hospital
Irene F. Hickey
John
Model Flat on Show at Jordan Marsh Co's Store
Jordan Marsh announces a eight room model suite on the fifth floor illustrating low cost high comfort furnishing. Rooms feature Kingcord upholstery Lechmere canings brass and mahogany pieces in Louis XVI and English colonial styles. Decor includes grass cloth walls Chinese Chippendale and Circassian walnut furniture with rose pink guest chamber and European cretonne fabrics exclusive to Jordan Marsh.
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Jordan Marsh Company
Europe
Orient Heights playground site saved by city decision
The city will not abandon the Orient Heights playground site for another lot after residents urged against the new location. The Mayor announced the decision yesterday following public objections to the proposed site.
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Orient Heights
East Boston
Hollis Street Theatre Unveils Auto Lowering Fire Escape
Hans Johnson, stage manager, patents a spring loaded attachment for the Hollis Street Theatre fire escape. The device lowers the balcony stair section to ground level when a tipping step is released and resets after use. It fits existing escapes, requires minimal alteration, and has been praised by fire and insurance officials.
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Hollis Street
Hans Johnson
Johnson
Keliher Defends Navy Yard Politics in Boston Area
Congressman John A. Keliher spoke in Roughan Hall Charles Town and Cohen's Hall addressing Navy Yard funding. He criticized opponents for demagoguery, defended limited military spending, and accused rivals of aiding discharges while seeking office. Rallies planned in East Boston and Winthrop.
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John A. Keliher
Roughan Hall
Charlestown
Cohen's Hall
Cross Street
Navy Yard
Messrs
Giblin
Shaw
Murray
Congress
Charlestown Yard
Buncombe
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Mr. Giblin
Mr. Murray
Beacon Hill
John Henry's Ghost Tale Aims to Save Family Home
John Henry crafts a ghost story to recoup gambling losses on ponies and justify moving his family from the borrowed house tied to friend Bunch. Next Sunday's Post provides the tale.
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John Henry
Bunch
American Hurt in Auto Crash Near Gavan
Dublin dispatch reports Andrew Phillips an American and his son injured when their car collided with another near Gavan. Phillips sustained severe injuries. condition not updated.
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Dublin
Andrew Phillips
Gavan
Drift to sea in open motor boat near Kennebunkport
Kennebunkport Maine Sept 20 Harry Brant and Margaret Echart were found drifting a mile and a half offshore in a disabled motorboat after an all night search. They were believed to have been drowned last night but were picked up alive early today. The couple had set out yesterday afternoon intending to return before sunset.
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Kennebunkport
Harry Brant
Margaret Echart
Staging Falls Hurt Cambridge Painters at Hampshire Street
Louis Block and Hyman Leverman were seriously injured yesterday when a staging iron hook failed while they painted a house rear of 202 Hampshire Street Cambridge. The fall from about 35 feet caused multiple injuries.
Brophy Claims Unbroken Roll Call Record in House
Ward 2 Boston candidate Representative Michael Brophy boasted of never missing a House roll call last year. He cites his perfect attendance as a key issue in his re election bid.
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Boston
Michael Brophy
Papes Diuretic Promises Quick Kidney Cure
A 19th century advert promotes Pape's Diuretic claiming it safely cures kidney and urinary tract issues. It asserts symptoms like backache, cloudy urine, and frequent urination disappear within days and cites Thompson & Pape of Cincinnati as the preparers of the 50 cent treatment sold by all druggists.
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Pape
Pape, Thompson & Pape
Cincinnati
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