South Acton Notes and Local Updates
South Acton residents report visits from Dr H A K Tuttle and Mrs Miner of Andover. A two week yachting trip along the coast of Maine is described. The bridge approaches are macadamized and a King’s Daughters sale is planned for Friday at 3 PM. A Boston Herald feature about Chas J Campbell is noted. A Boston and Maine team from the Y M C A will play Saturday. A baby’s finger injury is mentioned along with tonsil removals at the Homeopathic Hospital. A scaffold accident caused a boy to lose consciousness, with internal injuries not yet determined. A bell overrun joke and a premature blast caused minor injuries to Clarence Brewitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ies
Willits
H. AK. Tuttle
Bury
Bumpus
Lizzie
Geo.’ Miner
Andover
Eimer Tuttle
Maine
A. D. Heistie
Mafne
Tirrell
South Paris
Chas.j.f. ‘Campbell
Boston Herald
Boston & Maine
Boston Y. M. CI
Vermont
New
Baby Wade
Willie Hayes
Teddy Willard
Barbara Richardson
Timmie Hennessey
Acton Nets Wins In Baseball Day At Lincoln
Acton teams delivered a strong baseball day with a morning crowd watching the A C s of Clinton. Cotting held the Lincolns to one hit in the afternoon as Bixby and Ryan errors prevented a shutout. Kammerer Collins and Norris starred in fielding and catching. Earlier the Columbia Cadets of Clinton lost to Acton in a tame game. In London a MP Sir Alfred Billson collapsed and died during a House of Commons division, his daughter in the gallery.
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Acton
Clinton
Lincoln
Cotting
Lincolns
Bixby
Ryan
Collins
Kammerer
Norris
Columbia Cadets
Actons
House of Commons
London
Alfred Billson
Sir Alfred
Abrib Poa
Sandalin Rtf
Bixby Ss
Tuttle If
Aes
Wise
Jones c ‘Cotting
Eee
Gutther
Dyer
P. Smith
Acton Ab
Tuttle
Collier
Sendalin
Bird of Cotting
I Specu
Varley
Craven
McKenna
Franks ¢ Hicks
Hodgeman
Parrot
Lahey
Shepard If
Hicks
Tuttle Ryan
George Cook
Remembrance for Abram H. Jones Passed Away
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to all who softened their sorrow by comforting them with words and flowers for their father Abram H. Jones. They are grateful for every kindness and remembrance.
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Abram H. Jones
Punch Men Entertain Clemens at London Dining Night
The Punch staff entertained Samuel L. Clemens in London at a dinner night. Guests sat at a famous dining room table carved with generations of noted British writers, and Clemens posed with a framed Stee Which from Punch recently featuring him. He was offered a toast to Clemens with the framed piece displayed.
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Punch
Clemens
London
Samuel L. Clemens
Roosevelt to consult Parsons on New York postmaster pick
President Roosevelt will consult with and seek recommendations from Parsons in appointing a postmaster for New York City to succeed Willcox. Parsons influence on federal appointments in New York has been significant, and this case is expected to follow that pattern.
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Roosevelt
Coarsons
Ayter
New York City
Willcox
Parsons
New York
Treasury to Expand Steamboat Inspectors in Boston Harbor
Boston officials urge the treasury to increase steamboat inspectors in Boston Harbor after reports of crowding on boats. Mayor Piagerald notes the New York action and asks Washington to extend the service amid concerns of congestion and urgent need for attention.
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Beaton
Treasury Department
New York Harbor
Piagerald
Washington
Boston
Iyor
Boston Harbor
Filthy New Hampshire Dairies Labeled in State Bulletin
Boston July 10 The state board monthly bulletin claims about 65 percent of New Hampshire dairies supplying milk to Boston are filthy and fail to enforce proper storage and hygiene practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiithy Dairies
New Hampshire
Boston
State Board of
Sifr Ip
West Acton Social Notes Highlight July Fourth
West Acton residents mark the Fourth with quiet celebration and a silent church bell after many years. Local guests include Ed Rice recovering from illness and visitors from Malden Boston New Britain and Springfield. A cannon cracker incident damaged a Whitcomb parlor window, while a Baptist Sunday school picnic enjoyed boating swinging and a bountiful dinner at Lake Nagog. Miss Lena O Connell violinist plans Nantucket engagement with Mr and Mrs Gooch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Stone
New York
Ed Rice
Elwin Whitcomb
Malden
Susan Hovey
G. . Crampton
Boston
G. C. Wright
F. R. Knowlton
Roy Allen
Lina Shattuck
Royalton
Lena O'Connell
Nantucket
Wm. Gooch
Edwin
M. Parker
Wm. Latham
New Britain, Conn
Clesson Parker
Springfield
B.C. Parker’s
the Baptist Sunday School
Lake Nagog
Cadets Prepare to Till Board on Enterprise Food Complaints
In Boston a board of investigation will hear cadets from the Massachusetts nautical training ship Enterprise describe intolerable food conditions. Forty one cadets who traveled from New London back the deserters and claim meals included spoiled fish and bologna, mildewed bread, and coffee without sugar as of last Sunday. The Enterprise arrived in the harbor and is anchored off South Boston with visitors to be allowed aboard during the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Investigation
Enterprise
Clever crook swindles steamer passengers across New England
Boston, Bangor, and Portland police probe a clever swindler draining travelers on the Boston Portland and Boston Bangor steamer routes. Several cases report a young man getting loans on valueless rings and watches then presenting worthless checks, with victims losing cash and stocks after small loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Boston
Bangor
Pledge of Independence Urged for Philippines by Anti-Imperialist League
The Anti-Imperialist League calls for early and complete Philippine independence with neutralization by major powers, arguing the islands are an unprofitable, dangerous burden and cannot justify continued U.S. control. It cites Mexican revolutions, France, and the U.S. Civil War as precedents for self-government.
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Boston
Anti-Imperialist League
Bag
Philippine Islands
United States
Japan
Korea
Philippines
Cuba
Aguinaldo
Republic of France
Mexico
Tornado Deaths and Damage Hit Louisville
A violent wind storm in Louisville last evening killed one person and injured several. Horses and mules were killed, buildings unroofed, smaller structures blown down, shade trees damaged, with wind speeds reaching 68 miles per hour at the peak and gusts of 09 miles for 15 minutes.
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Louisville
Town People and Summer Visitors at Acton
Acton residents and visitors populate the town scenes. Pinkham paints Phalen's house while E Sophia Taylor visits Dorchester. A new floor is laid in the grammar school room as Rev Wood visits New York.
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E. Sophia Taylor
Dorchester
F. P. Wood
George Robbins
New York
Grass and hay land sales announced across Massachusetts farms
Auctioneer Otis H. Forbush schedules multiple sales of standing grass and barn hay at farms in Concord Acton Boxboro and Billerica during July 1907. Dates include July 11 1 30 pm for Nine Acre Corner Concord July 12 9 am Dr Cambell Farm South Acton July 15 1 pm Crosley place Billerica with cash bids and auctioneer notes.
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Otis H. Forbush
Acton Mass
Emily and Eliza Conant
Nine Acre Corner
Concord
Mass
F. J. Fastings
C. A. Dudley
Boxboro
John Blanchard
W. D. Parker
State St
Boston
Ae Acne
Frank W. Crosley
Billerica
Music and Digestion and Delayed Dinners
The author reflects on pairing meals with music from Carmen Liszt and other works, describing a playful longing for new gastronomic harmonies. They recount savoring soup to Waltz time and a mutton chop to a toreador theme, while awaiting better table service. The piece ends with a note of hopeful anticipation.
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T Atlantic
Riding Master Di Marco Killed in Central Park Incident
Vincent Di Marco a riding master at the Central Park academy who trained many society women died after a fall on the bridle path. He was thrown from a nervous horse and landed on his head dying soon after in New York.
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New York
Vincent di Marco
Central Park Academy
Schmitz Denied Bail in Bribery Indictments
San Francisco July 10 Judge Dunne refused to admit Mayor Schmitz to bail and denied him the privilege of visiting his attorneys. Schmitz appeared in court to ask for bail and to answer indictments charging him with accepting bribes from the gas company and the United Railroads.
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San Francisco
Dunne
Schmitz
Gas Company
United Railroads
Six young Bangor sailors die in Penobscot bay squall
A sloop Ruth B. Cumnock capsized off Castine during a sudden squall. Six of seven aboard, all Bangor area youths and members of prominent families, drowned as ballast and a heavy keel dragged the craft down. One survivor, Laurent Tall, fought to reach land but failed. Bodies not recovered.
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Bangor
Penobscot Bay
Ruth B. Cumnock
Harry Dugan
Amos Robinson
Raymond Smith
Roy Palmer
Frederick Kingwall
William Vague
Vague
South Brooksville
Hersey
Sandy Point
William J. “Vague
Islesboro
Castine
Laurent D. Tall
Bismark
Hall
Marlborough Social Ledger Notes Local Guests and Events
Charles Mullen returns from Medway. Miss M Lilia Walker of Somerville visits. Several residents travel, visit relatives, and attend events in town. A Holy Trinity Sunday school picnic is planned at Lake Chauncy. local transports and contracts are noted. Marriage of William C Whitney and Lena Bird reported. road roller discussion for city projects continues.
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Fairmount Park
Marlboro Baseball
Newtownes
Cambridge
Annie E. Dudley
Will Dudley
Lansing
Mich
White & Meanor
Frank Foster
St. Charles
EB. Allen
Ryanet
Lafrance Motor Co
James Lanigan
Thomas Lanigan
Rockland
L. C. Boudreau
Marlboro Hospital
Eddie Loughlin
Rutland
Concord
C. F. Robinson
Newton Sr
Rampton Beach
N. H
W. F. Heffern
Worcester
Windsor House
Mae Broaderick
Milford
Mary A. Collins
Ernest Gallagher
Warren
Mass
Jennie Litchfield Wilson
Southbridge
Miss Litchfield
H. C. Curtis
Newton St
Will Allen
Mundy
Syracuse
N. Y
Bradford A. Newton
Union Church
Edward F. Greene
Frank Sullivan
New York City
Belmont St
Fred Clark
Pleasant St
H. Howe
E. C. Whitney
Lester EB. Smith
Frank McNiff
Boston
Charles A. French
Laconia
H. Proctor
Elmst
Michael McCarthy
Washington St
Derry
William C. Whitney
Hyde Park
Lena I. Bird
Terry
W.H. Hill
Crescent Park
R. I
H. E. Bowers
Boston & Maine Railroad
Lincoln St
South Acton
Will Contest Involving $5 Million Estate Heard In Court
Washington July 10 An effort to break the will of John M Clapp who left an estate of 5 000 000 was begun in the district supreme court here Arguments attacking the jurisdiction of local courts to settle the estate were heard Mrs Francis C Hall daughter of Clapp contends the estate should be administered in New York Clapps widow argues the case should be settled here Justice Wright took the matter under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John M. Clapp
District Supreme Court
Francis C. Hall
Clapp
New York
Justice Wright
Baltimore fruit fraud case nets two years and fine
John H. Seward of J. H. Seward & Co. was sentenced to two years in jail and fined 10 000 for defrauding the government by overstating decayed fruit weight to claim a refund. He allegedly defrauded the government of over 180 000 in the past four years.
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Boston
John
Kennedy
Teamsters’ Union No. 25
Hammond
Supreme Court
Teamsters
Baltimore
John H. Seward
J. H. Seward & Co
Seward
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Green
Eee Ae
Burke
West Acton
W. E. Whitcomb
Alice
Helen Hall
Littleton
Maynard
Dayton
Ohio
Pawtucket
R. L
Nelle G. Connor
James Bushee
Bushee
Miss Connor
Standard Oil
Jamestown
Federal
Western District
Standard Oil Company
Board of Supervisors
Charles Boxton
Gallagher
Boxton
T. Haynes & Company
Acton Centre
L. H. Pinkham
E. A. Phalen
Miss Beebee
Davis Farm
Helen A. Wood
Bedford
Harold Coughlin
George W. Tuttle
Ralph Saunders
Lowell
Miss Larson
Wisconsin
Moses Taylor
Henry Miles
Washington, D. C
Rev
T. W. Miles
F. W. Fleming
Mr. Livermore
Hose
Bers
Marlborg
Charles Mullen
Medway
M. Lilia Walker
Somerville
Andrew Treacy
Estabrook Ave
Ovila Cloutier
Brockton
Chestnut St
Archie Thayer
Shelburne Falls
Mary O'Hara
Lynn
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