Swiss visitor surveys American women in Boston visit
Miss Marguerite Jenny of Berne notes American women paint too much yet wear longer skirts than European ladies. She tours Boston museums, remarks on Rembrandt and Dutch works, and favors Boston as continental in feel. She contrasts Paris fashion, prices, and Swiss watchmaking pride, plans Harvard Bates game and Waltham factory visit.
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Marguerite Jenny
Berne
Switzerland
Copley Plaza
Boston
New York
Fritz Jenny
New Orleans
America
Niagara Falls
Chicago
Grand Canyon
California
Philadelphia
England
Boston Museum
Millers
Metropolitan Museum
Paris
Harvard-Bates
Waltham Watch Factory
Parmenter Street Boy Killed by Auto
A three year old, Antonio Donelli of 33 Parmenter Street, North End, died after being struck by a car on Cross Street last night. The vehicle was driven by Donald H. Farnham of 19 Hancock Street, a chauffeur for the C. L. York Company. Witnesses say the boy darted into the street.
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Antonio Donelli
Parmenter Street
North End
Cross Street
Donald H. Farnham
Hancock Street
C. L. York Company
Silk stocking deemed safe depository in trial verdict
In Lawrence on September 26 the jury in the Criminal Court session dealt with whether a lady's silk stocking could safely hold money. The jurors indicated they believe it is a secure depository, a conclusion drawn from their recent verdict.
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Lawrence
Callahan
Gertie
Penta
Usufiello
Poultry dealer robbed as youths face trial in Haverhill
Barney Sulkin, a Haverhill poultry dealer, testified that Michael Penta and Julius Usuriello attacked him for money during a chicken purchase. Penta and Usuriello were charged with robbery. the jury found both guilty after a dramatic courtroom tale involving a stocking in daughter Gertie’s possession. Awaiting sentencing next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Sulkin
Haverhill
Michael Penta
Julius Usuriello
Barney
Gertie
Women Physicians Leave New York for Boston Sightseeing
Delegates to the international conference of women physicians in New York left the city for Boston to spend four days touring. They will visit Harvard Radcliffe and Wellesley tomorrow and plan sightseeing in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hub
Nsw
York
International Conference of Women Physicians
Boston
Harvard
Radcliffe
Wellesley
Sheriff Seeks Modernization of Present Jail Plan
Sheriff John A. Kelcher, after studying Charles Street jail, opposes a new jail and sale of the building. He criticizes unsanitary conditions and archaic housing but believes improved facilities and his proposed plan, endorsed by criminologists, could convert the current jail into a top national model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Kelcher
Charles Street
Sheriff Opposes New Jail Plan With Heavy Costs And Space Needs
The sheriff argues a new jail would cost two to three million dollars and must be near the courthouse, requiring at least five acres. He cites sanitary upgrades, elimination of the bucket system, dining at tables, an expanded women’s yard, an on site hospital, separate infirmaries, an auditorium for religious services, and a larger gatehouse waiting area.
Modern jail plan would improve padded cells conditions
The sheriff cites a plan to add an entrance on Charles street and a spacious waiting room, converting the yard into a recreation space, and abolishing the bucket system. He argues improvements cost little and would create a modern jail with separate hospitals and private women’s recreation areas.
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Charles Street
Brockton Fair Debuts Dog Show Filled to Capacity
The Brockton Fair adds a dog show this year with all classes filled. Notable entrants include Mrs. R. Treman, formerly Mrs. Vernon Castle, showing Brussels Griffons, and also competing in the horse show. AKC regulations govern the event, managed by Thomas E. L. Kemp. Prizes include medals from the Ladies' Kennel Association for best sporting and best non sporting dogs.
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Brockton Fair
R. &. Treman
Vernon Castle
Brussels
Treman
American Kennel Club
Thomas E. L. Kemp
Ladies’ Kennel Association
Navy Order May Cause Big Strike on Pacific Coast
James O Connell of the AFL warns a 200000 shipyard workers strike on the Pacific coast is certain if the Navy Department and the Shipping Board do not revoke the order prohibiting wage increases after Oct 1. Similar action may spread to the Atlantic coast unless the order changes.
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Washington
Pacific Coast
Navy Department
The
Shipping Board
James O'Connell
Metal Trade Department
American Federation of Labor
Atlantic
O’connell
O'Connell
Roosevelt
Ackerson
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Pacific Coast Shipbuilders’ Association
Mr. O'Connell
Unusual defence clears Nellie Doda in larceny case
In Worcester’s Central District Court Nellie Doda 23 was discharged after testifying she helped nurse Michael Szczko before his death and that she had given him 200 dollars to safeguard. The prosecution alleged she seized 620 dollars, bonds and stock from Szczko’s estate, but defense portrayed her as trusted caregiver not thief.
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Worcester
Central District Court
Teady
Nellie Doda
Norwood
Michael Szezko
Alpine Street
Samuel Uttery
John Ringovitch
Millbury Street
Szczko
Boleslaw Roganowski
St. Mary’s Church
Ringovitch
Dog Catcher Quits After 17 Years Service in Providence
Providence Rhode Island September 26 High powered cars and living costs have eroded job of Dog Officer Herbert A Dean who resigned after 17 years. He cites no more dogs to catch as reason. Unlicensed dogs and stray kennels filled his career with fees, but cars increased accidental canine deaths and reduced earnings.
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Providence
R. I
Herbert A. Dean
Noonan Hair Petrole Ad Offers 15 Cent Applications
An ad promotes Noonan Hair Petrole a petroleum based hair dressing with antiseptic for thin dry hair. Barbers report surprising results and offer 15 cent applications. Bottles sold for 1.00 by Noonan & Sons 38 Portland St Boston through barbers druggists and department stores.
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Noonan
Rfrs
T. Noonan & Sons
Portland St
Boston
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Parmenter
W. J. Spinney
Fanevil Hall Square
Boston, Mass
Gertie Sulkin
Kelcher
Our
Washington Street
Water Street
Summer Street
Peters
Condi
Harding
NAVY
Fendant
Raynster
U.S. Pat
United States Rubber Company
Raynsters
Browning King & Company
the Continental
Wm. Filene’s Sons Company
Kennedy’s
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