Sea serpent tours beaches amid Harvard and divorce debate
The sea serpent tours beaches while Miss Alice Roosevelt attends Harvard events likely boosting political support for Roosevelt among young men. Whitelaw Reid urged Vassar girls to curb divorce, but reports lack specifics. A proposal suggests extending such talks to men’s colleges to promote marital stability and to caution on whom women marry.
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Miss Alice Roosevelt
Harvard
Roosevelt
Alice
Whitelaw. Reid
Vassar College
Vassar
Whitelaw Reid
Reid
Sir Edwin Arnold
D. A. R. Outing to Springfield and Deerfield Highlights
The State Outing of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Springfield occurred June 10 to 11, with Lowell members Mrs. George Russell and Mrs. Joseph Smith among attendees. The group traveled from Boston, toured historic sites in West Springfield and Deerfield, visited the Day house and the Hessian prisoner camp site, toured Forest Park, and attended receptions, with notable hosts including Mercy Warren chapter leaders. The trip also included a Deerfield memorial hall visit and a reception back in Springfield, involving members from several chapters and towns.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Springfield
Lowell
George Russell
Fort Massachusetts
North Adams
Joseph Smith
Molly Varnum
South Station
Boston
Mercy Warren
George F. Fuller
Shay
Forest Park
Park
Barney Mansion
Florence I. Burnham
Long Hill Street
Charles H. Masury
Marshall Calkins
W. W. Street
A. G. Bowditch
Susanna Tufts
Weymouth
F. H. Brown
Far
Deerfield
Memorial Hall
Deerfield Academy
Deerfield Street
Old Deerfield houses and crafts on old Patriots route
The piece notes Cool collarless coat and visits to Deerfield landmarks. It mentions the Old Tavern of Frary house with Benedict Arnold as a guest in 1775, the oldest house in Deerfield marked 1698, the Willard house pre Revolution famed for carving and paneling, the Williams house with basket and bead work, and Mr. Sheldon’s home housing many curious articles. The arts and crafts building and the old cemetery are also visited.
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Frary House
Benedict Arnold
Deerfield
Willard
Williams House
Sheldon
Pocumptuck Valley Memorial Association
Daughters Enjoy Mt Tom Excursion After Horticultural Event
Famous artist Champney rests in a laurelled grave dated 1695 as women visit Pocumtuck hotel for a luncheon. Springfield chapter regent Mrs Fuller introduces state regent Mrs Masury who urges ongoing charitable work, mentioning 168 daughters. June 12 trolley excursion to Mt Tom ends with summit views despite rain.
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Champney
Pocumptuck Hotel
Fuller
Springfield
Deerfield
Masury
Mt. Tom
Connecticut Valley
Lowell people attend anniversary of Paul Jones chapter DAB
A Boston event drew Lowell residents to the Paul Jones chapter anniversary in the New Century building. Solon W. Stevens spoke on loyalty, with Miss Anna Pevey Mae Stevens and Rosalie Williams among the young women ushers. Mary A. Livermore spoke on the Army Nurse, and Mildred Holland announced plans to sail for St Petersburg to study her new play. The National Educational Association meetings in Boston July 6 attract federated club members, with advance membership offered for $2 and access to Volume of Proceedings plus guides to Boston. Genevieve Severy leaves July 1 after cooking demonstrations, with Miss Perry continuing gas show room work and a broiled salmon tasting shared with readers.
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Lowell
Paul Jones
D. A.B
New Century
Boston
Solon W. Stevens
Anna Pevey
Mae Stevens
Rosalie Williams
Mary A. Livermore
Mildred Holland
London
St. Petersburg
Miss Holland
National Educational Association
Mechanics Fair
United States
Boston and Vicinity
Edwin M. Bacon
Lowell Club
Henry J. Fay
Lawrence Street
Genevieve Severy
Silk dresses and frock trends du jour in Paris shades
The piece notes silk and china frocks for garden parties favor soft drapery and lace touches. Hand painted muslins and chiffons rise in popularity with chinoiserie detailing, rose tones, and elaborate tulle and embroidery accents described in a Parisian fashion context.
Suit to block Interurban lease of Metropolitan lines
Isi dor Wormser Jr. sues Metropolitan Street Railway and Inter-urban Railway to enjoin possession of Metropolitan lines. Wormser represents minority stockholders seeking to set aside the Inter-urban lease in Supreme Court before Justice Scott.
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New York
Isidor Wormser, Jr
Metropolitan Street Railway Co
Inter-urban Railway Company
Inter-urban
Metropolitan
Scott
Supreme Court
Wormer
Metropolitan System
North Jersey Street Railway Officials Plead Not Guilty
North Jersey Street Railway officers and directors pleaded not guilty to manslaughter indictments from a Clifton avenue Newark trolley crash that killed several school children. The case was remanded to Essex County for trial. other text notes local drugstore ads.
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Trenton
N. J
North Jersey Street Railway Company
Supreme Court
Essex County
Clifton Avenue
Newark
Grand jury returns 95 indictments in Rhode Island session
Providence June 15. The Rhode Island grand jury returned 95 indictments from 107 cases considered. William Stevens Morse was indicted for killing Juliet E Toombs in a jealous quarrel. Frederick Hoffman was indicted for killing Oscar Steincbach at Molter's brewery in Cranston on March 26 with a revolver.
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Providence
R. L
William Stevens Morse
Juliet E. Toombs
Frederick Hoffman
Oscar Steincbach
Molter’s Brewery
Cranston
Chinese Minister Chen Tung Liang-Chen Meets President
The new Chinese minister was received formally by the President at the White House this afternoon. The exchange was cordial and felicitous. He was accompanied by the Chinese legation staff.
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Washington
Chen Tung Liang-Chen
White House
Legation
Denver trip offer from Boston agents for July sale
Y. P. S. C. E. Denver advertised lowest rates and best train service via B M W S and Nickel Plate. Tickets on sale July 6 to 8 with good return limits. Through Pullman tourist car service and standard sleepers featured. See local agent or write L. P. Burgess N BE P Agent No 258 Washington Street Boston Mass.
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W. S
Nickel Plate
Pullman
Denver
L. P. Burgess
N. BE. P
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
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CLUNY
Frills
A.G. Pollard & CO
Merrimack, Palmer and Middie Sts
Foulard
Palmer Street
Merrimack Street
A. G. Pollard & CO
Merrimack, Palmer and Middle Sts
Foley
Goodale’s Drug Store
Central Street
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central Streets
Carter & Sherburne
Bridge Streets
Falls & Burkinshaw
Middlesex Street
Rhode Island
Grand Jury
C. B. Coburn
Market ST
Denver, Col
Thes
Lewis F. Perry
Whitney
Tremont ST
Bosworth ST
A. C. Weston
Stickney & Smith
Tremont Street
Boston, Mass
Derby & Morse
G& Middie Street
G. W. Bonneville
D. C
Merrimack St
Pierce Building
Effie L. Palmer
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