Enthusiasts and a Prolific Traveler, Savvy Or Not
A column critiques a memoir of Edith May Haynes becoming Massachusetts bar member and jokes about women on law study and travel. It lampoons veiled scientists, Blackwell's Island fare, and a pampered tourist who seeks private baths on Aca dia, preferring comfort over rugged exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith May Haynes
Boston University Law School
Massachusetts Bar
Law School
Massachusetts
Haynes
Peary
North Pole
Charlottetown
Acadia
Unwritten History of Isle St. Jean Fort La Joie Site
A narrative on Isle St. Jean in Port La Joie detailing Fort La Joie, French colonial defense, early settlers and Acadian exodus, Micmac traditions, and legends. The piece notes the fort's high rocky Point site, later ruin, and a preserved cemetery, with anecdotes from a local owner and an aged Indian guide about the Milicete branch of the Micmacs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottetown
Port la Joie
Fort la Joie
Sieur Doublet
Isle St. Jean
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
Rocky Point
Old Fort
John Newsone
Cape Breton
Alice
John Mitchell
Princess Alice of Micmacs on Prince Edward Island Life
The former chief’s daughter Alice, 48, lives in a neat hut on Prince Edward Island. She hosts American visitors who send gifts, and she returns favors with embroidered moccasins. Alice adopted two girls, runs a small household, and speaks of tribal courtship before missions. She is Christian and educated, yet remains unmistakably Indian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
America
Louis
Mitchell
Julia
Susie
Prince Edward Island
The Woman With Hair on Her Face
A speaker discusses the troubles of facial hair on women, claiming to have tested and discovered methods to remove it and to treat the skin. He urges readers to seek his book for full information and cautions against ineffective or damaging experiments.
Rhode Island Clam Bake At Arcanumites Outing
Rhode Island Clam bake followed by a sports program at Scully's Grove Dracut with about 75 Arcanumites members. Single men won baseball 19 to 17 over married men. Umpire George B. McKenna officiated amid frequent protests. Postgame events included wrestling draw and races. Washington commandery UOGC planned Sept 4 outing. Eirene lodge IOGT deputy marshal Miss Russell installed. lawn party planned for Sept 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Walsh
Charles McCarty
Joseph Meehan
John Hanson
Frank Robitaille
J. H. Gormley
Mat McCann
T. O'Day
John T. Whajen
Jesse Richardson
Joeulin
J. O’brien
M. Dineen
J. Dunféey
George B. McKenna
J. Rogers
Austin Calley
J. J. Clain
Dave Hogan
James Lawler
John Walker
Mr. McKenna
H. Russell
William H. Stafford
Frank Fox
J. Dunfey
Eirene Lodge
Pilgrim Hall
Russell
McCarthy
Tilton
Harlow
Pope to become American Bicycle president amid control shift
Report says Albert A. Pope of Boston will be elected president of the American Bicycle company in early October, signaling that John D. Rockefeller and Col. Pape have gained control. The firm, formed in 1899, absorbed 47 bicycle companies and holds patents in automobiles with capital stock around 26.996 million dollars and debenture bonds of 9.5 million. The group controls about 70 percent of the American bicycle business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albert A. Pope
Boston
American Bicycle Company
John D. Rockefeller
Col. Pape
Alfred R Weld Dies at 32 in Dedham Typhoid Fight
Alfred Rodman Weld son of Gen Stephen Weld died of typhoid fever at his father's Dedham home aged 32. A prominent Boston Dedham social figure and polo player, he belonged to the Somerset club and the Boston Athletic Association. He leaves a widow and one child. Funeral set for 3 PM at his father's Dedham residence with Dr William Everett officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Alfred Rodman Weld
Stephen M. Weld
Dedham
Mr. Weld
Polo Club
Somerset Club
Boston Athletic Association
William Everett
Adams Academy of
Quincy
Merger Postponed in Omaha Packing Houses Clash
Report from Omaha claims the packing house merger is delayed for months as stake holders block the combine. Some say abandonment rumors circulated by packers themselves to ease public opinion while others insist postponement stems from fear of new legislation amid Eastern press pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Livestock Exchange
Exchange
Collision Between Kanawha Yacht and Rockaway Ferry
The steam yacht Kanawha owned by H H Rogers collided with the Long Island Rail Road ferry Rockaway off Grand Street East River. Kanawha damaged the ferry’s ladies cabin top and tore a small naphtha launch from its davits. The vessels separated. Rockaway proceeded to Long Island City after brief delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
H. H. Rogers
Standard Oil Company
Grand Street
East River
Long Island Railroad
Rockaway
Long Island City
Miles to sail Sept 16 for Philippines
Gen. Miles will depart August 28 for the Philippines and sail September 16 from San Francisco on the transport Thomas. Mrs. Miles and two aides accompany him while she may remain in San Francisco. Miles calls the trip a visit to the army in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miles
Philippines
Swxil
San Frank
Thomas
San Francisco
Philippinta
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Chicago
Blackwell’s Island
Arthur Rhodes
Erceiansr
Rhodes
Merrimack Street
G. G. Read
Wm. Nichols & Co
Arcanumites
Industry Council
Scully’s Grove
Rhode Island
Lexington Park
Bicycle Trust Control
Colonel Pope
Alfred R. Weld
Kanawha
New England
Banka
Formosa
Elgin Creamery
St. Louis
Santa Clara
Gan Bartlett
Guass
A. G. Pollard & CO
Madras
Richt
Merrimack, Palmer and Middle Sts
H. B. Shattock & Son
Central Street
Prescott Street
Courier-Citizen
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