Motor Vehicle Accident Reporting Directive Issued
A column from the Highway Safety League explains a new Massachusetts law effective May 22 requiring all motor vehicle operators to immediately report any accident injuring persons or damaging property to the Highway Commission. It authorizes license suspension for violations and aims to aid investigation and record keeping. Signed by Lawrence G. Brooks, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Safety League
Boston
Massachusetts’ Highway Commission
The
Highway Commission
Big Men and Crime in Historical Persuasion
A fragmented column mocks claims that physique predicts crime, contrasting quotes about "big men" with examples of convicted financiers from New York Boston and Charlestown. The piece critiques the idea that size correlates with criminality and suggests contradictions in such assertions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Bombay
Charlestown
State Street
Arlestown
Deblore
Arch a Roman invention bridges we by are built
Fragmentary OCR yields a scrambled phrase about Roman arches and bridges. The readable parts suggest a historical note on arch construction and engineered bridges, but the precise facts, authors, dates, or locations are not clear.
Marlboro Woman Credits Doan's Kidney Pills
Mrs Jennie M Williams of 21 Summer St Marlboro says kidney weakness caused backache and prevented meeting household duties. She reports taking Doan's Kidney Pills and recovering. she endorses the remedy and recommends it to others. For sale by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY Remember the name Doan's.
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Marlboro
Jennie M. Williams
Sumer St
Mass
Dean
Allen
Foster - Milburn Co
Buffalo
New
United States
Doan
Spanish Treasure Legend Amid Chalk Cliffs of Colorado
Thomas A. Summers of Northrop seeks an $80,000,000 Spanish treasure buried near Chalk Creek Canyon eight miles southwest of Buena Vista, Colorado. He claims skulls and stone carvings guard the chests behind secret mountain channels, aligned with full moon light to mark the cave entrance. Summers works alone, chasing dim maps and moonlit clues, while earlier seekers reportedly failed to find the trove.
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Mount Princeton
Buena Vista
Colo
Chalk Creek
Thomas A. Summers
Nothrop
Summers
Old Mountain
On the Transcontinental Train a London Girl Meets an American
On a westbound transcontinental journey a well dressed man from New York meets a sophisticated San Francisco woman. They chat, reveal mutual friends, and hint at romance as the trip progresses through arid plains and scenic mountains. The woman nicknames him Charlie and hints at a clever, playful bond forming between them.
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New York
Onaha
San Junciacs
Cisco
Mtn
Intte
San Francisco
Scarborough
Wolford
Meriam
Rosalie
Charlie Wolford
Charlie
Hin
San
Ranciaco
Sullien
Young Roswell boy hailed as educational prodigy
Ray Rig of Roswell New Mexico, under eight, has no public schooling but excels academically. He already reads and writes German Spanish and English, plans Latin study, and could enter college by age ten, drawing comparisons to Herbert Wiener of Harvard who graduates at eighteen.
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Raymond Rig
Roswell
N. M
United States
Ray
Herbert Wiener
Teo Wiener
Harvard College
Wiener
Tufts College
Ziegler Plans $150000 Garage and $5000 Chicken Brooder
William Ziegler heir to the baking powder fortune builds a $150,000 garage and a $5,000 chicken brooder on his Great Island estate in Darien Connecticut. The mahogany garage will have electric doors and an elevator, matching the estate style. He aims to hatch and raise chickens year round while cruising the world on a steam yacht.
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William Ziegler
Tey
Great Island
Darien
Conn
Everyon
Ziegler
Swearing Penalty Described in Clayton Missouri Notice
A Clayton Missouri ordinance section warns that public swearing on the street is punishable by a fine from one to one hundred dollars. The article notes the word list to avoid and cites enforcement in local streets.
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Clayton
St. Louis
Maynard Man Found Dead in Dudley Pond
The body of Joseph Luker, 56, of Maynard was found floating in Peter Pond at Dudley by two fishermen. Identified by papers in his pockets, he was buried in Webster. Luker had lived in Maynard since moving from Germany six years ago, worked at Assabet mill, and leaves a wife and daughter. The report notes a medical examiner’s view and church services held for the deceased.
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Joseph Luker
McKinley St
Maynard
Peter Pond
Dudley
Worcester Telegram
M. P. Clare
Webster
Germany
America
Assabet Milla
Bradford
Deteriorating Fitchburg B and M Rail Service Notices
Patrons in Fitchburg division face worse service as schedules shift. On Monday 17 trains were discontinued and departure times moved: Boston bound at 4.39 PM, Marlboro bound at 9 AM, Maynard to Boston now arrives 12.15 PM. The 11.29 PM Boston express ended. the 11.31 PM local remains. Theatergoers may be delayed by one to two weeks.
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Fitchburg
B. & M. Railroad
Boston
Marlboro
Maynard
Iocal
Blatt Purchases Ice Deal Across Boston Brokers
Max Blatt buys nearly all the ice in the city from Staples Boston brokers to Bent, involving about 700 tons. The deal aims to curb an ice famine as Blatt plans distribution Saturday and the team mobilization follows.
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James Bent
Max Blatt
Staples
The
Boston Brokers
Ian R. Bent
Mr. Blatt
Streets
Maya
Resignation of County Assessor Abel G Haynes
Abel G Haynes resigns as assessor after 28 years in town service. He served 15 years on the board of assessors and on multiple school boards over 20 years. He cites long participation and interest in local affairs as the reason for stepping down.
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Abel G. Haynes
Ithe
Board of Assessors
SOF School Board
Wale
Ifie
Impressive Ceremony Draws Crowd in Ghidror May Process
A large ceremony took place in Ghidror with more than 300 attendees marking a notable community event. Officials and participants described the procession as solemn and well organized, highlighting local contributions and cultural significance.
What Woman's Clubs Are Doing Inspires Local Action
A Maynard Woman's club supporter urges The Enterprise to summarize Ladies' Home Journal series on club achievements. Examples show street cleaning, hillside clearing with warning signs, and training girls at Normal schools for home teaching to boost public schools. The suggestion is for the local club to choose a single ambitious town project next year and concentrate efforts.
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Maynard Woman's Club
Ladies’ Home Journal
Fray Costae
Atlantic
Pacific
Metropolitan Life Ins Company Leads Health Cleanup Drive
The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company shows aggressive nationwide effort through local agents distributing literature to educate the public about health standards. The campaign aims to remove dirt and filth, improving community health and supporting sanitary reforms led by intelligent, progressive leadership.
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Metropolitan Life Ins. Co
Mothers Day flower sales surge as crowds flood streets
Florists report record demand for carnations and roses for Mothers Day with supply strains and brisk business. Prices and promotions overshadowed by a steady drizzle as a large percentage of shoppers visible on streets.
Browne to mark 25 years as priest on June 23
Fr. Walter J. Browne, native of Rockland, will celebrate 25 years in the priesthood on Monday, June 23. He graduated Boston College in 1884, entered St. John's Seminary, was ordained in 1888, served Brookline and South Regton before becoming pastor in 1909. Parishioners have not yet planned a jubilee observance.
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Fr. Browne
Walter J. Browne
Rockland
Boston College
St. John’s Seminary
Brighton
Brookline
South Regton
School Board Restores Traditional Graduation Address Style
The school board will resume the former style of graduation evening with a well known speaker delivering the address. A poetry and cordial program followed by the diploma ceremony is planned. Graduation exercises are set for June 26.
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Tyke
Hall Shortage Forces New Observance Plans
Fragmentary notes show that no suitable hall is available this year for a seasonal event. Organizers must accept limited conditions and arrange a smaller observance with posts of the G A R and other groups to address children with brief remarks.
Local Clergy and Finnish Community Mentioned in Town Notes
Fragmentary OCR lists include Rev. George Tew Rev. John Varianinen and multiple Finnish men with names like Edgar Crossland Fr ey Dr. Fred Jary Rev. Mr Low Rev. Frtan Morrill and others, indicating a town gathering or biographical note involving clergy and Finnish residents.
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Edgar Crossland Frey
Fred Jary
George Tew
Mr Low
Tan
Morrill
John. Varianinen
Burial of Mrs. Lizzie Russell Reported
The body of Mrs. Lizzie Russell was brought here for burial. Local authorities and family attended the funeral arrangements and services announced in the obituary.
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Mrs. Lizaie
Russell
Uncertain Funeral Service Details From Fragmented Report
Fragmentary obituary notes a funeral conducted by Reverend A. of the Methodist church. Surviving relatives include a son named Harry Thayer. The text is garbled, mentioning Howe and a store, with references to a cemetery and a deceased individual.
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Howe
B.C
Harry Thayer O
Harry
New Superintendent Named For City Streets
The meeting on Thursday selected Frank Whitney to succeed the late George Whitney as superintendent of streets. Whitney has long worked in street projects and is praised for dedication, local knowledge, and willingness to focus entirely on street work.
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Frank Whitney
George Whitnney
Whitney
Ham
Mr. Whitney
Lost Opening Game Sparks Team Debut in Cricket
Contained in a chaotic recap a local cricket match ends 22 to Mt ets with unclear scorer notes. Rob and the total bate winners are mentioned amid a crowd and rough phrases about a tour and season prospects.
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Sion
Rob
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