Cooler Weather Promised After Heat Wave Fades
A weather report notes the end of a heat wave with temperatures near 97 across the city. One man died from heat related causes yesterday morning at a Westmont area hospital after collapsing at his home. He was 50 years old. The cause of death is listed as heat exposure and authorities are investigating.
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Terda
John
Casua
Huaia i Andersoorv
Mothe St
Westerday
Rversty Hospital
Samue Pear Co
Vermont Avenue
Wirhwes
Vesterd
Pilot twin motor hydro special dazzles at Hampton Roads
Three members of the aeronautic board announced the piloting of a new twin motor hydroplane over Hampton Roads. The machine soared with both motors active, delivering a display of speed and endurance. Projections indicate a ten hour continuous test set for the coming week.
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Washington
Hampton Roads
Bth Motors
Death Toll Reported After Yorkshire Factory Explosion
London reports say twenty people were killed in a factory explosion in Yorkshire with substantial property damage. Dr Christopher Addison announced in Parliament that the casualty count is lower than feared, though initial reports suggested severe loss of life.
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London
Murass
Yorkshire
Christopher Addison
House of Commona
Philip J. Dwyer Honored on Birthday at Saratoga
Philip J. Dwyer, dean of American turfmen, is feted at Saratoga Springs. A large crowd gathered in the clubhouse and grandstand as the afternoon racing unfolded in comfortable conditions. Notables including Col George Harvey and Mrs Paine Whitney attended, with a dinner at Saratoga Lake planned in his honor.
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Philip J. Dwyer
Saratoga
Saratoga Springs
Wny
Saratoga Track
Henry Price
Washington DC
George Harvey
Willam
Paine Whitney
Thomas de Ford
Spalding L. Jenkins
Joe Madigan
Fort Eris
Ontario
Obwen William
T P Murdock
Aberdeen
Philip J Dwyer
Saratoga Lake
Bare Leg Rules Prompt Summer Warning in 1917
Beach director Bomsert bans bare legs in 1917 with new guidance on skirts and stockings. Officials warn conservative crowds that even ankle socks hide too much skin and threaten public decency on the Seach coast.
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Antic Mt
Bomsert
Seach Police
Moat
Waltz to Replace Tango at Chicago Dancers Convention
Thomas McDougall of Pittsburgh heads the Dancing Masters Association in Chicago announcing a shift from tango to a new conservative form. The plan preserves some tango and aims for simplicity. About four hundred members attend the convention.
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Chicago
Thomas McDougall
Pittsburgh
Dancing Masters Association
Ambassadors Page Sharp Guests at Dinner in Washington
The article describes social events in Washington with appearances by Walter Hines Page ambassador to Great Britain and William G Sharp ambassador to France. It notes Mrs Whitelaw Reid's return from England and muses on gatherings at the Shoreham and the White House, plus a luncheon hosted by Secretary Daniels in honor of the two ambassadors. It mentions family deaths and travels of various Washington society figures and foreign dignitaries visiting Newport and Bar Harbor.
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Ilsons Motor
Ambassadors
Sharp
Wilson
White House
United States
Great Britain
Walter Hines Page
Hugh Wallace
Fuller
France
WG Sharp
Ambassador Page
Page
New York
Mia. Page
Josephus Daniels
Shoreham
Washington
William G Sharp
Daniels
Maine
Daniela
Poland Springs
Withelas Longworth
Newport
Mra Beeckman
Longworth
House of Representatives
Cincinnati
Congress
Julia Whiting
Bar Harbor
Mra Selfridge
Mra Ten Eyck Wendall
Seely
Rosalie Spang
Mary Eloise Morrisfield Marries U S Public Health Surgeon Carl Michael
Married in Porto Rico Captain and Mrs John Morrisfield announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Eloise to Assistant Surgeon Carl Michael United States Public Health Service. The wedding occurred Saturday August 12 at Cana Rosa San Juan Porto Rico. Future home planned in Washington.
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John Morrisfield
Mary Eloise
Carl Michael
United States Public Health Service
Cana Rosa
San Juan
Porto Rico
Boston Social Notes Mention Harrison Family Visit
In Boston on August 22 Mr. Francia Burton Harrison wife of the Philippines governor general and her mother Mrs. Henry I Judson of New York are in the city.
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Ruth Maria Purcell
Catherine Cunea
The
Immaculate Conception
Atlantic City
Purcell
York
Boston
Mass
Francia Burton Harrison
Philippines
Henry I Judson
New York
City
Cabinet Movies Barred by Premier Asquith Undignified
London August 22 Premier Asquith announced the English cabinet will not appear in films after Mrs Asquith urged filming ministers. The plan drew opposition in the commons and sparked talk that it was undignified. In Peking Elbert H Gary of United States Steel arrived from Manila and met President Yuan Shih Kai before visiting Japan.
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Asquith
London
Wison
W Wa
Commons
Peking
Elbert H Gary
New Yor
All Vectors
United States Steel Corporation
Manila
Yuan Hune Bi
America
Pai’ Reinsch
Japan
Social notes from Newport polo scene and Widener birthday gala
At Newport West Chester Polo Club Mrs Philip Stevenson and Mr Thomas Hitchcock played amid fashion notes. Guests included Senora de Diano and the Shaw and Elbridge families. Miss Charine Bulkeley Lawrence wore a purple lace outfit. a pink satin bow and a gray edged hat complemented the gathering. The Widener birthday dinner at Stoneacre drew 32 society guests as Gov Livingston Beeckman joined in. The Republican club’s yacht outing to Rocky Point in Providence hosted by Rhode Island figures capped the evening.
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Newport
Westchester Polo Club
Philip Stevenson
Thomas Hitchcock
Senora de Diano
Quincy A Shaw
Bill Elbridge T Gerry
Stuart Duncan
Charine Bulkeley Lawrence
Joseph E Widener
Stoneacre
Bellevue Avenue
Miss Fife Widener
Miss Wideners
Livingston Beeckman
Nicholas Longworth
Rocky Point
Providence
Republican Club of
Rhode Island
Mrs Livingston Watson Hosts Auction At White Sulphur
White Sulphur Springs West Virginia August 22 Mrs Walter A Wells of Washington arrived today. Mr Livingston Watson of Baltimore entertained at auction yesterday morning. A representative audience heard Mme Pauline Donalda assisted by Miss Florence Fagan. Ten thousand bandages and compresses have been sent by White Sulphur ladies to the French wound dressings committees.
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W Va
Walter A Wells
Washington
Livingston Watson
Baltimore
Lady Williams-Taylor
Mesdames
Henry S Priest
Henry Rutledge
Buint
Francis Loring
William James Barry Hing
Jonn
E C Kohisaat
Mme
Donalda
Miss Pearl Lewis
Misa Kensett
Mra Schulver Legwett
Ernest Giddings
Mre
Loring Cover
Casino
Pauline Donalda
William Taylor
Mme Donalda
Mise
Florence Fagan
John B Stanchfield
Wliam Bramstead
Russell Colt
John Gannon
New Orleans
Coolidge Buys 150 Acres in Pittsfield Mass
Albert Sprague Coolidge of Chicago and Pittsfield purchases 100 acres on South Mountain summit in Pittsfield for 40000 dollars. The tract lies near the properties of George H Southard and William H Eaton Brig Gen Thomas F Bridgeman and Mrs Bridgeman were in Great Barrington then returned to New York. The report also notes social visits and local society events surrounding the purchase.
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Lenox Mass
Albert Sprague Cooldge
Frederick Coolidge
Chicago
Pittsfield
Tought
de Witt Bruce
South Mountain Summit
George H Southard
William H Eaton
Thomas F Bridgemi
UC & Aa
Mra. Bridgeman
Great Barrington
New York
B. Lindsay Fairfax
London
Paul J Ramey
Henry Welsh Rogers
Heloise Meyer
Newbold Morris
Charles Lewis Satterlee
Newport
John E. Parsons
Interlaken
Alfred G Vanderbilt
Entertainments for Charity at Narragansett Pier
Entertainments for charity featured at Narragansett Pier Casino with a vaudeville and moving picture show in aid of St Philomenia Catholic Church. Notable attendees included Michael C Bouvier Mrs Gustave Kohn Dr John W Keefe Col Michael J Lynch Gov Beechmane star Mrs Gerald T Hanley George OShaughneasy Donald Sawyer Edith Byrne Mixeen Martan and Katherine Connor.
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Narragansett Pier
St . Philomenia Catholic Church
St. Philomenas
Michael C Bouvier
Gustave Kohn
C H. Pope
John W Keefe
Michael J Lynch
Gov Beechmane
Gerald T Hanley
George Oshaughneasy
Donald Sawyer
Edith Byrne
Little Mixeen Martan
Katherine Connor
Gen E A McAlpin Arrives at Hot Springs From New York
Gen E A McAlpin arrived today at Hot Springs from New York by automobile. Buckner Wallingford of Cincinnati joined here and Charles Inman of New York joined his brother Hugh Inman. Mrs Mason Smith and Miss Elise Mason Smith have joined Mrs Wasami Mason Smith of New Orleans.
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Hot Springs
E A McAlpin
New York
Wallingford
Cincinnati
Charles Inman
Hugh Inman
Mason Smith
Elise
Wasaami Mason Smith
New Orleana
Fine Field Out at Beverly for Ran of Myopia Drag Hounds
Miss Emma Mandell directed the chase at Nanc33 Corner for the Myopia drag hounds meet. A second run is planned Friday afternoon with the meet at the north gate on the beach road.
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Beverly
Myopia
Bevers
Mass
Helen Frick
Eagle Rock
Wenham
Emma Mandell
Nanc33
Beach Road
Stiff Ocean Breeze Breaks Torrid Spell in Atlantic City
In Atlantic City New Jersey relief came as a stiff ocean breeze shifted late afternoon ending a period of extreme heat. Baltimore families feared quarantine moves announced for arriving children as a preventive against infantile paralysis forced many to alter summer plans and leave before Labor Day.
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Washington Post
Atlantic City
N J
Baltimore
Black and White Ball Notable Success at Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Me Aug 22 The black and white ball at the Swimming Club hosted by the Summer Cabaret Club proved a notable success. John Murray Anderson organized the musical fantasy Au Clair de la Lune with Miss Enid Haw as singer and Miss Augustin Derby as the moon spirit. Dancers included Charles Stuart, La Emery, Audrey Emery, Rene Carhart, and Maisie Stewart. Pierrots were Harrison Duiles Jr, W Stewart, Gerald Warburne, and J Tackaberry. Master Tony Stewart served as musician. prizes for best costume.
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Bar Harbor Me
John Murray Anderson
Enid Haw
Augustin der
Charles Stuart
Pierrettes
Mise la Emery
Audrey Emery
Rene Carhart
Maisie Stewart
Harrison Duiles
W Stewart
Gerald Warbure
J Tackaberry
Tony Stewart
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New York Yacht Club
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Harold Walker
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Neuport
Narragansett Ia
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George
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Woods Hole
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Rye
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Misa Gwendolyn Nash
South
Henry May
K Street
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J W Walden
Misses Walden
Athens
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Walter
Andrews
George Harris
Eden Street
Berger Moran
Batue Creek
Mich
Robert Frazer, Jr
United States Consular Service
Fraser
Taport
Walter Wells
Mian
Mary Wroth Brewer
South Monroe Street
Edward J Peach
All Saints’ Protestant Episcopal Church
E. WwoWroeth
Presen
George P de Hoff
Julian S Brewer
Annapolia
Mins Eina Earl Eastman
Albemarle
Basic
Robert Ryan Crowder
Page Cottage
Albert H Welton
Atlanta
Walton Wll
John W Abercrombie
Alabama
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Congressional Club
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Mabelle Coldenstroth
Miss Coldenstroth
W S Moore
Randolph Keith Forrest
Seattle
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Grand Canyon
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St Louis Bertrand Church
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F. B. Harrison
Statesman
Elsie Calder
Representative Calder
Dalin & Wartin
Elbert H. Gary
China
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Fashion Assemble
R. Albert Sprague Coolidge
Gen. E. A. McAlpin
Kann Sons & Car
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Wwoses & Sons &F
Ilth Sts
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Point O Pic
Quebec
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George T Dixon
Murray Bay Golf Club
Redfield
William C Redfield
W Cockey
W A Chatt
Mus Freese
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Adrian
Laura Marr Freese
Eugene Brooks
Tea Cup Inn
Brighton Cafe
Calwornia
Arlington Apartment Hotel
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Thomas Circle
Cr Ringle
National Remembrance Shop
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