Marathon Tragedy Highlights Heat At Stockholm Games
Lasaro, the sole Portuguese entrant in yesterday's marathon, collapsed after 19 miles and died of sunstroke as heat and noon start conditions drew criticism. The day also featured Australia winning the 100 metre swimming team event and Hodgson setting a 400 metre free style world record, with Canada and Britain placing high in other events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
F. ‘Lasaro
Lasaro
Australia
United States
England
France
Sweden
Akip
Germany
Austria
Adler
Zanine
Bjorgren
Eugene L. Mercer
University of Pennsylvania
Sotward
Hayes
London
McArthur
C. W. Gushaw
Strobino
Andrew Sorkalexis
Oltens
J. Duffy
Canada
Siggo Jacobson
John J. Gallagher
Yale University
Joseph Erxieben
Missouri
A. C
St. Louis
Richard F. Piggott
North Dochester A. C
Joseph Forshaw, Jr
A.C
E. Fabre
Caseada
Clarence TH. DeMar
North Dorchester A. A
Bolsstere
John Flanagan
McGrath
Lished
George Hodgson
Hatfield
Hardwick
South Africa Sweeps Marathon Gold and Silver
South Africa dominated the Olympic marathon finishing first with K. K. McArthur, a Transvaal policeman, and C. W. Gushow second. Gaston Airebine and others faded as McArthur led from two miles remaining to the finish, amid 30 900 spectators and grim effort by rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
South Africa
K. K. McArthur
Transvaal
C. W. Gushow
Anshein
Ganten Strobino
Paterson A. C
Emerg
Armer- Jean Shield
Gaston Airebine
Andrew Sookalexis
Oldtown
Orynee
Gustave Adolph
Wii
Serre
McArthur
MrArthur
Firecee
England
500 Refugees Flood City Hall Barricades Break in Denver
A cloudburst sent Cherry Creek over its banks in Denver last night, inundating parts of the city and causing extensive property loss. Hundreds homeless, numerous dwellings wrecked, residents rescued from roofs as police and firemen aided evacuations. city auditorium housed 500 refugees and a telephone warning helped avert further tragedy.
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Cherry Creek
Denver
Cal
Cty
City Auditorrium
South Platte River
Flo
Hell
Harmony in Chicago as Democrats form new national committee
In Chicago on July 15 the Democratic national committee convenes its first meeting of the new body. Officers to be selected, plans for the fall campaign outlined, and a letter from Governor Wilson read with proposed organizational guidance. Hubert S. Hudson reads the Wilson letter as 24 new members get acquainted and discuss prospects for November. potential secretaryship between Urey Woodson of Kentucky and Joe EB Navies of Wisconsin. treasurer candidates include William G. McAdoo Edward P. Geltr a Herman Ridder and David R. Francis.
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Chicago
Democratic National Committee
Slecret
Hubert S. Hudapeth
Woalrow Wilson
Feaders
Wilwon
Urey Woodson
Keotwky
Iheumbent
Jote EB
Waconan
Wilkon
William G. McAdoo
New York
Edwand P. Geltra
Missiouri
Herman Ridder
David R. Francis
Missouri
Express Companies Face Wide Reforms and Ties
Washington reports from July 16 state that the Interstate Commerce Commission proposes average express rate cuts about 15 percent and broad regulatory reforms. The commission notes interlocking ownership links among the thirteen major express lines, suggesting a few parent groups largely control U S express operations.
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Washington, D.C
Interstate Commerce Commission of
Ths
United States
Stork
Ite
Expirus
Panama Election Quiet Amid Porras Victory
Panama held its presidential election in an orderly manner with all electors backing Dr Heligario Porras and eighty three votes cast for him in Panama City. Pedro Diaz withdrew amid the defeat of his Arosemena-aligned ticket as U S marines and zone police guarded polling stations and the American commissioners oversaw operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Porras
Heligario Porras
Pedro Diaz
Arosemena
Aforemenn
Quietyr
Dr. Porras
Zone Polins
United States
Brook man breaks own nine and a half mile swim record
Sam Iande of Brook City shattered his nine and a half mile Boston Harbor swim record at the Weygim Athletic Association event. He finished in 3 hours 5 minutes 40.3 seconds, beating his previous mark by a few seconds. Sullivan of Lowell placed second in 4 hours 21 minutes, with Buy of Revere fourth in 3 hours 8 minutes 3 seconds.
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Huston
Sam Ienande
Brook
Boston Bight
Wigeim Athletic Association
Charlestown Bridge
Kasameery
FP. Sullivan
MT. of
Jail Escape Fugitives Believed Hiding In Woods Near Portland
Four of five escapees elude deputies after breaking from a Portland jail Thursday night. Sheriff Moulton orders a starvation siege, fearing the men lack food and clothing. One member, Perley Wiles of Somerville, is said to have admitted the band’s burglary of the Shortford store in Gorham amid the pursuit.
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Portlands
Rearhwro
Amar
Westbrook
Sherif Moulton
Perley Wiles
Somerville
Moulton
Shortford
Gorham
Elatai
Woman in Brockton Ends Life After Note to Husband
Mrs Mabel E L Cross aged 25 killed herself with a razor after writing a note to her husband Charles L Cross. Found in the bathroom of their home on Tremont Street by her sleeping husband. She had been in poor health and was described as temporarily insane by a medical examiner. She left behind a five month old child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Mass
Mabel EL. Crows
WM Tremont Street
Charles L. Cross
Cross
Fyaminer A. Elliott Polina
Crone
Wer Hustant
Hid
Talk of the Town and Tonight's League Games
Wilson will entertain Underwood. Miss Kate Coburn of Plainfield arrived for a few days with friends. Tomorrow's Smart League games feature Barre Blue Sox at Past Barre, Williametown A C at Granitevile, Lanham tamper in the end. Granite company accident on Tirante street injures worker on Montpelier road. chains loosened causing a rock to fall. Injuries to a woman and to a man, and hospital care. Governor and physician attend. Representative Underwood to visit several works before resuming work in Treton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Coburn
Plainfield
Barre Blue Sox
Barre
Williemetown A. C
Granitevile
Lanham
Gustaveson Granite Company
Tiranite Street
Lis Hein
Montpelier Road
Johnson
Arven
Lamy
Alen
Wilton
Fred W. Mhttom
Mra C
Underwand Tr
Seeveral Works
Richmond
Northhirid
Mre
Wilmorrow
Treston
Kam Jackees
Middlebury
Man Falls Forty Feet and Walks Away
In Rutland Aly a Mop cutter named James Ryan fell about forty feet from a bridge into a canal and survived, aided by witnesses. Police Chief Elworth and patrol officers investigated, noting injuries but no fatalities. Ryan reportedly leaped from the rail and landed amid mud and water, with no bones broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
James Ryan
East Crook
Tocka
Seguin Hia Sonnes
Versons
Elworth
Ryan
Workingmen in Politics Form City Campaign Committee
In Burlington a Workingmen's Political League meeting at Carpenters Hall organized a campaign slate. Officers were elected including President Artin J. Cayo, Vice President Thamnae Kelley, Treasurer Frank Moturty, and Clerk CC Vield. A nominating committee with Albertm Dion and Aldermen Kelley and Mon o selected city and county candidates George A. Armetrong for county senator and a city representative nominee, with both speakers thanking the movement for their nominations.
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Burlington
Carpenters’ Hall
Artin J. Cayo
View Presidenta
Thamnae Kelley
Frank Moturty
Eecessary
Pugere
Waberty
Ser
Albertm Dion
J. B Fugen
Kelley
Thomas J. Mon
Alite Long
George A. Armetrong
Brakeman Killed in Weet Herta Yard Accident
Richfort July 16 Ween Ford a brakeman on the Canadian Pacific was killed Saturday at 12 38 pm in the yard. The freight crew had finished work and were coupling when Ford was caught his ribs and chest crushed and one arm broken. He was 22 years old and had some experience as a lineman. He was sent to West Kromerin the evening for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Kromerin
Hazelton Beach Wedding Ends in Home Ceremony
Burtington July WemMise Eames Louisa Beach and Willard Hazelton wed in a quiet home ceremony at Bay View attended by Rev. George Wiss Mp. The Hazeltons will reside in Mintiletwera where Mr. TL offers Ihe pirate ager of 4 baseball tocmy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burtington
WemMise
Eames Louisa Beach
Willard (Erpenter Hazelton
Cora Kd
Bay View
George ¥ Wiss
Hazelton
Sumurrie
Freight Steamer Sunk Near Port Huron in May
A mid 19th century report notes the freight steamer Araminir with a crew of varied names sinking in 20 feet of water near Port Huron on May. Rescue boats carried the crew as the vessel foundered. The G. J. Grammer and the Northern Queen are referenced as other vessels in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Miron
Mid
Ffreight
Lifting Stone at Pompeii Fatal For Norfolk Man
A NorfolkVa man named Wilkinson or similar died at sea on a voyage home aboard the Fabre liner Veneeia from Naples. The death followed a cerebral hemorrhage reportedly caused by straining while lifting a stone. The incident is linked to a recent death of a Relative of William Dorsey Pender, a Norfolk lawyer, with details partially obscured in the dispatch.
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Providence
Naples
Withan Dorsey Powter
William Dorsey Pender
Norfolk Va
Toni
Ibaly Young
Jenifer
Fiieepo
Bierdin
Mormid Maul
Paris
Eon
Unusual Death Notices Report From Pittsturg City
Fragmentary notices describe several fatalities and injuries from accidents and heat in Pittsturg. The record mentions drivers, pedestrians, and a brief government reference, with scattered details about temperatures and street conditions.
New Bedford Strike Shuts Down Weavers Across Mills
New Bedford textile workers at 12 cotton mills walkout over grading fines and wage disputes. Crowds gathered near the Milly to protest while officials study demands. The Amalgamated Textile Workers and other unions join to support the weavers, as employers face a growing walkout with no violence reported in the early hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Heedford
Ateko Waa
Tiduserdal Werkere
Aynter le
Agwinet Smilie
Ageregate Prany
Aajki
Operativen
Affertid
Avnshuet
Rooth, Brietol
Daptimalith
Geanold
Grinnell Hathaway
Pier Brothers, Ltd
Piero MM
Petostar
Waniantta
Page Mig
Amerwan Federation
Tabor
Lingay
Gabom
Tnte Tectile
Thie
Isabot
Gradine Syetetu
Drowned Youth in Onset While Swimming
Martin Ping, 17, of Fast Sandwich, drowned while swimming near the opposite bank. Friends saw trouble as he dove, surfaced briefly, and struck his head. Rescue attempts failed. examiner Merse of Wenham attended. He is survived by his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Ping
Pravk
Gunt
Egan
Teinfield
Reading
Matlens
Merse
Wenbam
Kart Sotelwieh
Himeelf
Many Checks Stolen at Webster Paper Company Heist
Superintendent Ted W. Maxin reports a burglary at Webster Paper Company. Thieves entered eye of the building, stole checks valued at about 125 dollars, ransacked the office, and fled after an alarm. Police Chief Belle Maurien Py investigates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolster
Mars
Ted W. Maxin
Webster Paper i Company
Pilion
Kome
Hie Company
Stile Eliteke
Lhnavirke
Mirgin Willad
Alphonse Nestiuirrs
Abadt Lotelock
Clavelt
Belle Maurlen
Clare
Picnic Day Draws Large Crowd At Caledonia Park
Presbyterians held their annual Sunday school picnic at Caledonia Park on Saturday afternoon aided by a special Wells River road train and later electric car arrival. Rain held off as spectators enjoyed quoits, baseball, races, and prize contests, with Kil Keast and Willian Honig leading the married team in the battery and Elrick and Robert Patterson topping the singles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suilive School
Caledonia Park
Ddi
Wells River
Kil. Keast
Willian
Honig
Poe Elrick
Robert Patterson
Tolbert Mekourie
Raymond
Jack Stewart
Sh Sret
William Deleserond
Malcolm Molver
Folke
Willan Craig
Alex
Edwards Ronald Gould
William Murry
George H. Stewart
Dane Salmon
Ree
Hannal Farrar
Glytys
Maseie
Maggie Massia
Gertie ‘Thompson
Maggie Farrar
Devina Stevens
Kath Stewart
Leasel Hunter
Jessie Sim
Mabel Sim
Pye
George McDonald
Charles Gray
Willie Morrison
Douglas Newcomb
James Stewart
Robert Patteron
Hoy
Jamen Stewart
Reunion of Spanish American War Veterans in Washington
For three years the annual reunion and outing of the Spanish American War veterans of Washington security has been held on May 11 at Caledonia Park. The turnout was small due to weather and business reasons but a midday banquet and a scrub baseball game followed. Committee members included Tit in Jackson Thom Mercer Willian Milne We Hoseel and J. Z. Covhue acted as caterer.
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Washington
Inez
Hell
Caledonia Park
Inisa
Fairmount Pack
Tescons
Fam
Tit
Jackson
Thom
Mercer
Willian Milne
Wi We Hoseel
J. Z. Covhue
Picnic Day Sports Highlight Independent Club Event
Members of the Uentatian Independent athletic organization gathered at the woods for a noon start, hosting a feast and varied sports. A baseball game captained by Joseph Calderari beat rival team BU 1 as Calderari and Gonderras led the winners. Other events included running races, a 100 yard dive, long jump, and field events won by Jol Briven, Cillerara, and Veronast with several place names noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uentatian Independent Elite
Xmata Ir
Ixthy Wands
Iit
Josph Calderari
R. Cavderis
Vietory
J. Cublerimg
A. Gonderras
Dein Caledroral
KR. Tamderras
Running Reyes
Jol Briven
Tramps Cillerara
Marriel
Veronast
Eberke
Doby Coantella
J. Cablerara
G. Veronash
Tender Jumped Track Near Milton injuring passengers
A derailed passenger train near Milton caused minor injuries to several travelers. The tender left the engine on a mile south of the station, diverting the train into a turnout.Emergency crews responded as the incident halted service and assisted passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
van Des Jaye
Nini Wien
Warren Bartlett and Bartlett Unite in South Maine Wedding
Warren Bartlett of South Maine and Mes Viorenos Bartlett daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Hartlett were married by Rev 1 1 Rearton at the Congregational Church. Dr Warren, a Vermont graduate, will practice medicine in Portland after the ceremony. Also noted is the death of Henitin B Colesworthy aged 16, formerly with the city’s archive and a grandson missing after an incident yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Wherent
Snetinggtinm
Mes Viorenos Bartlett
Frank Hartlett
South Maine
1 Rearton
Cnitorsatien Taree
Erin Tor Mii
Warren
University of Vermont
Porthind
Henitin B. Colesworthy
Chive Pashlr
Hothtab
Yseen
Lander Williams Quiet Wedding at St Monica's Parsonage
Lander Williams and his bride were married at St Monica's parsonage this morning. The bride is Mine Mey, daughter of Mes Catherine Williams of Maple Avenue, Keramie, and the groom is Veorwr Lander of South Main. The ceremony was performed by Joseph Williams, a brother of the bridegroom. The couple traveled by automobile to Mulidell, plan to visit Highgate for a week, then return to the city where Mr and Mrs Lander will reside in Mantle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Monica's Parsonage
Damghter
Catherine Williame
Maple Avenue
Keramie
Brite
Rison
Veorwr Lander
South Main
Xa Bennenhaghy
Marre
North Main
Mulidell
Fer
Rosdan
Peter Citios
Highgate
Mra. Lander
al Manta
King George Photographs With Artillery Company Visitors
July 1 reports King George inspecting the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston and the Honorable Artillery of London at Buckingham Palace. He welcomed the Boston regimental representatives and posed for photos with each unit member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of
Boston
London
King George
Net
Honorable Artillery of
Buckingham Palace
George
Polite Burglar Robs Vermont Woman in Swampscott
In Swampscott, a masked, armed burglar entered two homes near midnight and ransacked drawers. He spoke calmly to the residents, took about 150 in cash in total, and left a diamond ring and goods including trousers and a waistcoat with a gold watch and a Morse masonry charm. The incident involved Mrs Mabel Newton, visiting from Burlington, and her baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Swampscott
Fred L. Perkins
Lynn
Perskins
Mabel Newton
Clarence J. Newton
Burlington, Vt
Urglar
Mabel
Mrx. Newton
Ottieide
Reditington Street
Mrs Mary Utten Funeral Held in Worcester
Mrs Mary Utten of Worcester died at a daughter's home after a week long pneumonia. She leaves three daughters Mrs Charles Hutchinson and Mrs Louis Hutchinson of Barre and Mrs Louis Sihel of Haverhill, a son John Utten, and grandson William Utten. Born February 11 1857 in Quebec she earlier lived in Canada and Vermont. Funeral services were held at the Hutchinson home, then at the Worcester Methodist church with burial in the village cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Utten
Worcester
Charles Hutchinson
Trowhill
William and
John Utten
William Hutchinson
Thi City
Worerster
Methodiat Church
Smith
Meinting
Burint Tak
Appointment of Burlington Man to Vermont Pharmacy Board
Secretary Uy announced that John A Mead appointed Beebe of Burlington to represent Vermont and the state board of pharmacy at the annual joint meeting of the American Pharmacy Association and National Aviation of State Treasury of Pharmacy. The session will be held in Bowyer Cal, starting August 20. Local showers are forecast tonight into Tuesday, except extreme eastern Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uy ¥. Davie
Teva
Ftuthwad
John A. Mead
Mtaeon 5
Beebe
Hurlington
Vhe Deuggma
Vermont
Hoard of
Pharmery
National Aviation
State Teaure of Pharmacy
Bowyer
Cal
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F. Lasaro
Portugal
Stockhelm
Gushaw
Democratic National
Express Transportation
Interstate Commerce Commission
Belisario Porras
Sam Richards
Brookline
Maine
Talk OF
the Town
Wilson
Underwood
Samuel Metuionh
Northfeld
Workingmen IN Politics
League
Namoa
John Ford
Hazelton—Beach
Pompei
Pittsturg’s
Pittsturg
New Bedford
Martin Fink
Onset
Mane Fosteraay
G Webster
Caledonia
Washington County
Tender
Warren—Bartlett
South Barre
Williams
Quint
BAY Staters
Clarence Newton
Swampscott, Mass
Mary Utton
Mason G. Beebe
Vermont Druggiets
Panbeesee
Methenee
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