Lemery Volcano Eruption Triggers Massive Tidal Wave
A report from Manila says fifty natives were killed and half of Lemery village destroyed by a tidal wave after the volcano Boa erupted. Mud and ashes cover Hiegisland where the volcano sits and the island sank five feet. An American teacher notes many villages on Vike Taal’s western shore were overwhelmed and believes up to three hundred more may be dead, though unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Lemery
Hiegisland
Vike Taal
Rescued 18 Men After Cuttyhunk Wreck Night Rescue
On Cuttyhunk Island a barkentine crew from Stephen G Tlert and the life savers were saved after a gale tore apart the vessel. Captains Jackson Weeks and Veeder led rescues aided by Cuttyhunk natives Cornett brothers. Four men were saved by Veeder’s small boat as others rode out in the surf. The crew, later transported to Woods Hole, continued to Boston by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonde Hole
Mass
Dian
New York
Barkentino
Stephen G. Tlert
Cuttyhunk Island
Cuttyhonk
Brent Peril
Ran Jackson
Heank Veeder
M. W. Walls
Boston
Weeks
Cornett
Bentein
Aoa
Jackson
Init
Dory Lwear
Sean Throat
Hort
Amninet
Woods Hol
Bost
Walls
Howen
Ora
President Mallary Dies In Springnem Mass
The Rev T DeWitt Mallary, president of the American International College in this city, died yesterday after a brief illness. He had led the college since July 1908, an institution focused on citizen education for youths of various nationalities. He is survived by three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springnem
Mass
San
T. DeWitt Mallary
American International College
Mallary
Mallery
Alleged Forger Charged In Death Case At Factory
A damaged report describes an alleged forger linked to a death by self harm during a dispute over charges. It notes forging Wilke to a document at a factory site and mentions welding, tank operations, and heated metal work. The piece mentions a rental price of 12 in local currency and food items like meat and potatoes in Middleteary.
Stoppered Parade In New York After Anarchy Spark
A large crowd in Manhattan shouted Kill the Japanese during a Broadway march last night after a meeting on the East Side. Patrolman Reilly halted the march with a whistle after a red binder and tag were passed, sparking a riot and several arrests as officers dispersed the demonstrators including a woman who tried to shield a prisoner. Foreign-born onlookers circulated Italian and Russian sheets as tensions rose and police brought in reinforcements to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broadway
Serve
East Side
Reilly
Cargo On Fire Aboard German Freighter Wildenfels
The German freighter Wildenfels arriving from Boston with cargo of hides and hemp to Calcutta and New York caught fire in the forward hold at 1 am en route to this port. Fireboat aid helped bring flames under control near Tompkinsville while the ship anchored offshore. No damage estimate yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan
Wildenfels
Tomkinsville
Wilklenfels
Calcutta
Boston
New York
Kukens
Fire destroys stable in La Conia New Hampshire
Fire yesterday morning on Water street destroyed the stable of John L. Roberts and killed three horses. Albert Vaney awakened at 1 30 and escaped with three other horses. Firemen confined the blaze despite northwest winds while nearby structures were saved. Loss on Roberts residence and contents listed at 2500 with 1400 insured. horses valued at 750.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taconia
N. W
John L. Roberts
Water Street
Albert Vaney
Tle
Man Killed by Street Car Near State Street
Augusta man Doug less of Hallowell, 30, died yesterday afternoon when an electric car struck his horse team on the track near State Street. One horse was killed. authorities suspect crossed reins caused the accident as he was returning from a skating event with Walter F. Webb. The team belonged to Albert L. Longfellow of Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Aie
San
Tnomads Dougless
Hallowell
Spadane
Kimmeber Crastal
Walter F. Webb
Albert L. Longfellow
Inlowell
Idle freight cars increase in 1920 US report
A Chicago report from the American Railway Association notes idle freight cars rising in January 1920. Idle coal cars grew while overall vacancies widened across the West and Northwest. Causes cited include car shortages, reduced steel output, and stricter interstate commerce loading rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dan
United States
Weat
Drought of Clue Keeps Missing Heiress Case Open
New York dated Jun 3 report details a police drag for Dor Cathy Arnold in Central Park after a December disappearance. Investigators weigh letters demanding ransom and possible park slip near the lake as a cause. Family lawyer John J Keith reviews suspects including George Griscom Jr of Pittsburgh, though no solid links emerge. A January 28 letter hints at a patient in Buffalo hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jake
Dor Cathy Arnold
Anh
Francie K Arnold
FR. Arnold & Co
Mina Arnolt
O Td Street
Central Park
John &. Keith
Jiin
Kern
George Griscom, Jr
Pittsburg
Griecom
Florence
Ioaly
Keith
Rome
Tete
Ste
Boston Clew Was Found To Be False
A woman found by police this morning was thought to be the missing Dorothy Arnold of New York but was later identified as Mrs Medbury of Boston. She matched the description and was taken to a hospital in an unconscious but improving condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Medbury
Boston
Miss Arnold
Jan
Dorothy Arnol
New York
Medbury
Arnold
Michigan Miss Jennie Williams Registered in Town
In Carsanyile Michigan on a Tuesday a woman described as Miss Jennie Williams of New York checked into a hotel under that name and departed without delivering an errand. Police say she appears long and thin and may be traveling alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Williams
Carsanyile
Mich
Jan
Poe Amol
New York
Tueasay
Misa Nie Williams
Girl Strangled. Man Missing In Suffolk Hotel Case
A young woman was strangled and a man is missing after the event at a hotel on Sheth Avenue. Police investigation was ongoing with little view of a clear suspect. A named business, Cule Veher and Son, appears in the fragmentary report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Dan
Wemuia
Sheth Avenue
Toba
Automobile Collision Injures Dozens In Poughkeepsie
A trolley car struck an automobile in heavy snow on Main Street injuring six to eight people. Among the victims were Georgy Snyder of Middletown and three members of a touring theater party including Gloria Clayton of Boston. Arthur Ketcham, the chauffeur, suffered a scalp wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
Arthur Ketcham
Georgy Snyder
Middletown
N.Y
Gloria Clayton
Tostin
Mars
Nog
Seal Wound Land
Edith Ed
Boston
Anna Marks
Ro L. Free
Bnyder
Ketel
Train wreck scare near Cheklent averted by quick action
Burlington man Hod of St Albans stood with other passengers when a broken signal caused a pileup near Cheklent on the southbound New England States Limited yesterday evening. Hod sprang to the car and applied the brakes in time, saving cars from leaving the road bed. Passengers praise his bravery and the crew for maintaining control as the baggage car nearly derailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Van
St. Albans
Cheklent
Gradgetor Hodge
Tragedy Near Wakefield Trolley Disaster Claims Man
Foretold by fog and reduced visibility a trolley struck a man near Wakefield yesterday, driving his head through the vehicle and ending in drowning before rescue. Another man, William Lally, escaped serious injury, with witnesses detailing a grim scene as the river fog hindered timely intervention. Anderson, 43, leaves a widow and ten children. Sally, 25, is single.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Maes
Sengep
Peter Anerson
Lee
Leiprae
Willian Lally
Anderam
Dishowe
Njus
Brook Mill
Anderson
Sally
Man killed while hunting near Francis Hiary area
A youth aged about nine was found dead with a large hole in his body after a hunting incident. Investigators reported a dog fought with the victim’s party and police were notified, the body taken to a local home for further examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Dan
Niechen
Bertrand
Deana
Francis
Dente
Velo
Woop
Gebaree
Stettel
Wien
Tim
Giabaren
Cal Parosworth
Whaler Poet Scientist Taber and Early California Days
A fragmentary obituary and reminiscence recount Captain A. M. Taber a whaler and poet who turned to science after retirement. It notes his voyage on the Golden West era, his writings including Rhymer and Sailor, and his later retirement with his daughter in town. Also mentioned is J. J. Haywood of Trattebuy with a world pitcher collection and notes on artifacts and curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuakedighl
Mase
Caph
A. M. Taber
I Howe
Wee Parker
Wljotstra
Hitt
Captain Taber
Ana
Golden West
Cape Harn
Derek
Akg
Per
Tater Tabor
Thie Town
J. J. Haywood
Trattebuy
Sha
Aviator McCurdy Lands Safe After Gulf Flightward
Key West Florida to Havana harbor flight ends when McCurdy falls 10 miles out and is rescued by a tarpa boat. Destroyers tracked his progress with wireless updates as vast crowds watched from shore. He had started from Triunbo field at 7 42 AM for Tevena 113 miles across the Gulf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
McCurdy
Key West
Florida
Watrdiee
Havaia Harbor
McGurdy
Morawenetia
Datroyer Paulding
Lawl
Sim
Mefunky
Colmbia
Een
Fatlen
Key Weet
J. A. McCurdy
Gulf of Mexico
Tevena
Thouramis
Triunbo
Gulf
Sand Key
Roe
Girls Taken For Blackmail In South Boston
Two girls Mary Molway and Alice Molway were arrested in South Boston with three men linked to blackmail schemes. Police say the group traveled to multiple neighborhoods collecting money. bonds were set at 1000 for two men and 500 for a third on charges of conspiracy to defraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston, Inn
Polic
South Boston
Matty and
Stewart
Brighton
Povrolinsa Shorey
Roadway
Mary Molway
Boston Street
Alice Molwray
Third Street
Sullivan
Thiuradaee
Chinamon
Hugh Murphy
Lawn Street
Roxbury
Frank Stewart
Highland Avenue
Somerville
David Noonan
Weat
Second Street
South Roster
Bey
Noonan
Molway Gyi
Mmf
Boston
Charlestown
Lynn
Wirle
Fire Damages Kammes Tea Company in Pittsfield
A $15,000 blaze in Pittsfield New Hampshire started from an unknown cause damaging Kammes Tea Company. The incident left a 5 am arson suspect unnamed while a local wager and social plans unfold involving Mr A Caney of Wilmington and a party at a cafe as part of a friendly challenge.
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Kammes Tea Company
Pitsefield
N. H
Kammes
A. Caney
Wilmingtom
Amd
Sastoete
Death of Aged Man Chandler Ladd at Family Home
Chandler Ladd died last evening at his son P. O. Ladd’s home in Franklin Street, aged 83. Born in Sharon, he was a longtime town leader, served as deacon of the Congregational church, and survived by four children including Fanny Ladd and Homer Ladd. The funeral will be at 10 o'clock tomorrow from the Franklin Street residence with Rev. W. Burnett officiating. burial in the family lot in Sharon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler
Po D. Ladd
Franklin, Street
Mae Mr. Ladd
Jin
Sharon
Congregational Church
Caroline Day
Homer
Ladd
Barre
Franklin Stives
Tyromtay Mare
Rev. W. Burnett
Stinre
Peculiar Thievery at Mittl Hros Stone Shed
A theft occurred at Mittl Hros stone shed last night or this morning, with a surface cutting machine valve and valve block stolen. The invention, from Quaker Machine Company, lay unused in Rizal shed near Richard Brown plant. The thief likely knew the machine’s patented design and used personal tools, implying inside knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittl Hros
Quaker Machine Company
Ricth Brown
James Alert
Rixgi
madGivnkst
Three Intoxication Cases Heard in City Court
Three intoxication cases were heard in city court the morning. John St. John arrested Saturday night by Officer Cumble pled guilty to a fuse offense and paid a fine of 12.34 dollars. Jus Johnson tested Sunday afternoon by Officer Carle pleaded guilty to a subsequent offense and went to jail for 72 days. George Stacy of Plainfield pleaded guilty to a subsequent offense and went to county jail for 4 days. Attorney J Ward prosecuted. Mary Hrogi and Mrs Broggi connected to selling liquor. Broggi’s sentence suspended four weeks to raise money. keeping case pending in March term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red St. John
Ollicer Cumble
Jus Johnson
Carle
George Stacy
Plainfeld
Sinclair
Lee
J. Ward
Carcarus
Satna
Mary Hrogzi
Heather
Broggi
Arral Am
Justion
Wreck at Braintree Delays Central Vermont Freight Trains
A freight train wreck near Braintree disrupted Central Vermont rail traffic yesterday. The 23 car southbound train derailed after midnight at Montpelier Junction, hindering travel and delaying the Sunday Boston paper run. Northbound trains paused to pick up legislators returning from session, while Sunday papers arrived about six hours late.
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Vermont
Hrwintree
Menie
Montpelier Junction
Boston
Brulutre
Montpelier
Widow Martha Moffatt Dies in Hyde Park Home
Mrs Martha L Moffatt widow of Elijah W Moffatt died yesterday at her daughter Mrs C W Pfeiffer home on Central avenue Tryde Park in her sixtieth year She was born in Stowe Vermont on June 7 1923 and moved to Hyde Park as a young woman She was the oldest member of the Hyde Park Methodist church She leaves two daughters Emma Poidey of West Somerville and Mire Pfeiffer
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Hyde Park
Mass
Martha L. Moffatt
Elijah W. Moffatt
C. W. Pfeiffer
Central Avenue
Tryde Park
Stowe
Emma
Poidey
West Somerville
Mire
Pfeiffer
Talk of the Town with Visiting Figures and Local Ties
Mrs. Lo W. Barton wife of representative Barton of Plymouth visited this week at Vercour Attetardson's home. Two Armenian priest Fran Xew York Greek Catholic church officials spoke of funds for erection of a temple in Palestine. Edward A. Sweeney of Seenmey Tras stock firm in Saintmontpelier was struck with stock causing minor injury. he expects to recover in a few days. Several names from New York City and nearby towns also appeared in the social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lo W. Barton
Barton
Plymouth
Vercour
Attetardson
Fran Xew York
Palestine
Lina
Aera
New
Imickeoged
Eliy
Abe Yeill
Edward A. Sweeney
Seenmey Tras
Firapite
Ot Stontpelier
Gigi
Ben
Sundey
Morilay
Ay Tellowe
Ignes A. Cohen
Harringtons
Jennings
New York City
Heb. Wellian
Weber
Horton
Mann
Woudeville
Vermont Legislature Closes After Veto Battles and Brattleboro Rail Fight
In Montpelier the 1910-11 session adjourned with Gov Mead vetoing a tax intangibles bill and the House failing to override by a two-thirds vote. Brattleboro’s stand in the Vermont Valley railroad dispute dominated closing hours as conference reports outlined land transfers and rights of way. The session ended amid per diems and travel reimbursements for lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Mead
House
State House
Vermont Solona
General Assembly
Boston & Maine
Vermont
Brattlebare
Monge
Senate
Montpelier
Bratticoro
Leinemell
Drannt
Howse
Reprac
Howsnant Senate Kipan Bao
Vermont Valley Allroad
Brattleboro
South Vernon
Vermont Valley Railroad
Central Vermont Railway Company
New London Northern
Vernon Street
Aittie
Vermont Valley
Verna
New London Northern Railroad
West River Railroad
Bright Street
Saonger
Est River
Public Service Commission
West River
Centpel
Vermont Artway
Vermont Valles
Vermony Valley Rail
Estineet
Willy
Exowermge
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Philippine Islands
American International College At
Springfield
Feibureh
Germany
Philip Kel- Durgeld
Wilke
Chement National
Tertinaul
Wayern
Middleteary
Bern
Arriva
New York Harbor
Laconia
Thomas Douglass
George Woometracnt
Chester
Cam
Wrilgeport
Marshall Peshan
Oly
Seriuua
Dorothy Arnold
Griscom
Michigan
Oakland Station
Peter Anderson
Ride
Bertrand FE. Deana
Whaler
M’curdy
Havana
Pittsfield
N. HH
Chandler Ladd
Son
F. D. Ladd
Vernay
Northfield
Braintree
Vermont R. R
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