Giant Beet Twin Potatoes and Other Nature Freaks
The city editor received freak vegetables and fruit from readers including a five pound giant beet from Edwin Studley of Norwell a potato with a smaller potato growing from it from Lewis Hamlin of Lyndonville Vermont and another large potato from Albert G Tedford of Lynnfield Centre Massachusetts Tiny tomatoes from Mrs W Dinsmore of Waldoboro Maine a small one from Rev C I Wigren of Newport Rhode Island a wild strawberry cluster from Claire White Centre Sandwich New Hampshire and a marble sized egg from M D H Abingdon last name truncated.
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Two Die From Haverhill Trolley Collision
Two victims died after a head on trolley crash on the Newburyport and Haverhill line of the Boston and Northern last night. William Welch of Lawrence died from injuries and William Blais dell of Haverhill suffered an internal hemorrhage. Hospital officials fear John B. Clapsey of Haverhill may not survive his injuries.
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Train Carwreck Claims Life In Early Morning Hospital Death
Two men rode in the front vestibule of a box car bound for Newburyport and were pinned in wreckage. Motorman William Welch survived with minor injuries and was sent home from Hale Hospital. Blaisdell, trapped near his Keeley Street stop, died at the hospital early this morning after being held by wreckage in the electric stanchion.
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Auction Sale at Symphony Hall for Season Seats
The Symphony announces morning sales at Symphony Hall starting 10 o clock for $18 floor seats and first balcony seats for rehearsals. Upset prices include $18 on floor and $10 on first balcony with sales to conclude by 2:30 pm. Remaining seats sell Thursday and Friday for Saturday concerts.
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Ernest Hapgood Named Headmaster at Girls' Latin School
Ernest G Hapgood, born in South Windham Vermont, becomes headmaster of the Girls' Latin School Huntington Avenue after a career as mathematics head and teacher at West Newbury High School Mechanic Arts High School Volkmann School and the Boston summer high school. He studied at Colby Academy Tufts College earning AB in 1901 and AM in 1905. Resides at Newton Highlands.
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Newton Highlands
Flags Presented as Italian Society Marks First Anniversary
The Muttuo Soccorso Armente Montemoro celebrated its first anniversary with a parade through the South land and a reception at 724 Washington street. Two new flags, Italian and American, were presented by friends and christened by Mrs. O. Lusardi and Miss Italia Bruno.
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Pape's Diuretic Promises Quick Kidney and Bladder Relief
The advertisement touts Pape's Diuretic as a fast cure for kidney bladder and urinary disorders. It claims prevention of dropsy gravel diabetes or Bright's disease and urges immediate use at the first signs of trouble. It cites widespread availability and the Cincinnati based Pape Thompson & Pape as manufacturers.
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Woman kills black bear in Maine woodland stand off
In Stoneham near Norway Maine Mrs Weston Adams a 30 year old woman faced a huge black bear while berrying on Spreckland Mountain. She used a rifle from a lower ledge to shoot the bear as it closed in and finished it with a second shot after it toppled.
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Weston Adams
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Knights of Columbus Pilgrims Return From Europe
New York September 25 The Knights of Columbus and friends returning tomorrow on the S S Vaderland from an eight weeks European pilgrimage will be welcomed by New York brethren. The party sailed from Boston August 6 on the Romanic and includes prominent members from across the country. A delegation will escort them to the Hotel Marlboro for a reception and a banquet with Past Supreme Knight Edward L Hearn presiding.
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Welch Dies After Prolonged Illness In Boston Area
Welch lingered on until noon before his death. Boston and Northern officials investigate the accident and have not issued a statement. An inquest is expected to be held this week.
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Boston & Northern
Girl Wreck Victims Condition Serious
Newburyport September 25 The Annie and Kate Fitzgerald victims of Saturday trolley crash in Haverhill are reported in serious condition tonight at their Monroe Street home. Other local victims rest comfortably. Misses
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Kate Fitzgerald
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Monroe Street
Divine Sarah Bernhardt Says She Will Not Retire
The famed actress Bernhardt declares in London she will never retire and attributes her energy to living for art. She recalls touring from Roubaix to Calais and London with little fatigue and compares her American schedule as exhausting but invigorating. She hopes to die in harness like Irving after Beckett.
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Detroit Franchise Faces Shock As Worth Persists
The Detroit franchise remains financially valuable despite failing to repeat this season, underscoring its lasting value and business resilience in a challenging year.
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Eight Horses Die in Salem Stable Fire
Eight horses burned to death and many carriages destroyed in an early morning blaze at the How ard street stable of George J. Ferguson & Co. in Salem. Sparks from a nearby dump fire are believed to have started the fire. loss estimated under $10,000.
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Howard Street
George J. Ferguson & Co
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