Woburn Telegraph Pole Threat to Boston Express
A decayed telegraph pole at Harrison avenue near the railroad crossing narrowly endangered the Boston express after last night’s gale. Three Woburn girls Mary Devlin Grace McGonagle and Mary Trearan and Supt Hugh Martin warned and flagged the line preventing a possible wreck. The women deny wearing apparel contributed to the warning and say there were three responders.
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Stoneham
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Post
Carl Wendling Becomes New Concert Master of Symphony
Carl Wendling of Stuttgart arrives in Boston as the new concert master of the Symphony Orchestra succeeding Professor Willy Hess. He traveled from Bremen aboard the Fried rich der Grosse with manager A Ellis and pupil Robert Siebeck. Wendling, 38, has studied under Joachim, taught in Strassburg, and served as concert master in Meiningen Stuttgart and at Bayreuth Wagner Festival.
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Symphony
Willy Hess
Boston
A. Ellis
New York
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Bremen
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Hoboken
Germany
Robert Siebeck
Dr. Swart Muck
Strassburg
Strass
London
Convent Garden
Richter
Cure Constipation Without Drugs
A short ad promotes relief from constipation using a free coupon offer. No medical claims or product names are specified. The consumer is invited to obtain a coupon and try a non drug approach.
Cure Constipation Without Drugs At Home Claim
A bold claim promises to cure the worst chronic constipation without pills purgatives or drugs. The offer promises lasting health and happiness and suggests sending a free coupon by mail to learn the method for home use.
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T. H. Midgley
Midgley Brock
Kalamazoo, Mich
Uncle Was The Victor In Gravesend Holly Handicap
In New York on September 25 Uncle the 7 to 10 favorite won the Holly handicap a six furlong race at Gravesend. Meelick led early but Uncle finished strong to win by a length with Meelick a length ahead of Spooner. Other winners included King Cobalt Guardian Sister Frances Yankee Girl and Tipping in respective races.
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Ben Como and Nellie S Win at Ilousatonie Fair
Great Barrington reports three racing events at the Ilousatonie Agricultural Society fair on Sept 5. In the 2:25 trot Aaron Buckner won after five heats, while the 2:12 trot and the 2:13 pace and trot went in straight heats to Ben Como and Nellie S respectively.
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Ilousatonie Agricultural Society Fair
Aaron Buckner
Ben Como
Nellie S
Somerville and Area Prep Scores Prompt Fast High School Football Talk
Captain Sharry starred in Somerville. Manchester High faces Salem High at Witch City. Coach Leo Hafford plans few lineup changes before Cambridge Latin game Saturday. Crowds energize Inglish High. Walter McCarthy favored as Roxbury captain.
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Walter McCarthy
Roxbury High
Malden High
Boston Latin
Harvard
Spider and the Fly satire hints at Scottish lineage
In Ramsey Benson's social satire The Spider and the Fly, Mistress Spider claims an ancestor urged Robert Bruce to save Scotland as she asserts her high lineage. The piece previews in next Sunday's Magazine.
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Scotland
Mistress Spider
Tress Fly
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Spider and the Fly
Pretty Irish Girl to Have Her Family Reunited at Estate Won at Bazaar
Miss Nellie Mitchell, a pretty hired girl in Hamilton, has acquired a large estate won at a bazaar. Locals expect she will move into the home when Roscommon townsfolk celebrate Yule logs. She dreams of running her own house and enjoying a tranquil country life in Ireland.
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Nellie Mitchell
Roscommon
Miss Mitchell
Ireland
Waltham Boy Accepted Into Grace Church Choir in New York
Raymond Penn 12 of Wellington Place Waltham has won a place as a Grace Church choir member in New York after passing the voice test. He leaves for a four-year term, continuing a line of seven Waltham boys from Albert Walker’s vocal instruction. Penn has been an ascension church soloist and is the son of Mr and Mrs George Penn.
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Grace Church Choir
New York
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Wind Drives Horses at Charles River Meet
Windy conditions affected a Met meting on the Charles River speedway with horses racing the track. Chase the bay gelding led trotting with 1:02, others posted times across Class D to Class C divisions.
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Rochester Fair Sees Fast Stepping Races
Heavy conditions at the Rochester fair grounds followed last night’s track meet. Louise D. won the 2:55 trot in straight heats and Bon View captured the 2:18 pace. The 2:24 trot had 29 entries, split into two divisions with Nance O Neil winning the first division and Axlater taking the two heats in the second.
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Axlater
Return of the Roscommon Lass Promises Family Reunion
A blue-eyed girl nicknamed Miss Mitchell returns to a Roscommon county town after ten years to become next door to Lord Crofton at his estate near Mote Park. The village and river town gain a view over the Shannon, with a limestone quarry funding the Sacred Heart Church. Proceeds from quarry will go to Miss Mitchell after the church is completed.
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Eestate
Sacred Heart Church
Roscommon
Miss Mitchell Reflects on Future Plans After Estate Win
In an interview Miss Mitchell discusses uncertain plans after claiming a fortune. She notes little official knowledge of the outcome and hints she may move to Ireland if reports hold, with her family possibly joining.
New Roxbury Club Hears Elections At Opening
The Roxbury Social Club opened last evening with A. Hellen named president, J. Arrenson vice president, Tee Ander secretary, and S. Slotsky treasurer as the new athletic organization begins activities.
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Roxbury Social Club
A. Hellen
J. Arrenson
Tee Ander
S. Slotsky
Waterfront Brief: Mixed Fish Sales Dip in Seven-Vessel Run
The seven-ship fleet landed only 143,700 pounds of mixed fresh fish at the pier, far below Monday and Tuesday totals, with haddock 45,200 pounds and cod 39,000 pounds amid rising large cod prices. Other notes include Weather and vessel movements and the Fate of the James W. Parker damage, plus arrivals like the Danish Nicolai II and the Austria–American line Sofia.
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Mary Ic. Cooney
Theatre Gossip and Engagements from Boston Stages
Theatre notes from Boston venues highlight Wright Lorimer at the Colonial Theatre with The Quicksends and The Fellies of 107 upcoming. Several stars including Blanche Bates Marie Doro and Willie Collier headline various shows, while operas, vaudeville acts, and concerts fill the week at multiple theatres.
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Colonial Theatre
Blanche Bates
Willie Collier
Marie Doro
Marcus
Colorful windows spotlight hats and cloaks at Henry Siegel Co
Displays show plum and purple windows pleasing women shoppers while brown leather, Copenhagen blue, and Topae cerise tones appear in millinery. Hats range from oversized Reborn sailor to green velvet Gainsboro with plumes. New baby lace picture hats contrast with Bordeaux wine shades. Evening cloaks feature an oyster white opera cloak with Persian embroidery and violet panne velvet collar. Misses coats in red with broad-tail trimmings and tailored suits complement the season. Children’s dresses are offered at medium prices.
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Henry Siegel Co
Copenhagen
McNamara Loses Ward 13 Battle to McLoughlin
In Ward 13 the McNamara led State delegation failed to gain a seat as Bernard J. McLoughlin headed the Linehan faction. McLoughlin received 672 votes while McNamara had 610. Linehan maintains control of the ward according to the latest figures.
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Jerry’? McNamara
Governor's Council
Linehan
Bernard J. McLoughlin
Bill’’ Newton
Mr. McNamara
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