Rail Horrors Four Die as Freight Wreck Near Alton
Four men were killed instantly and two fatally injured with thirteen others seriously hurt when a Chicago & Alton freight train derailed at Wood River Bridge near East Alton. The wreck, caused by a split rail on a forty five foot descent, left engine and car plunging down the embankment as fifteen cars piled up. Victims include David Hetty Water town Wis and Frank Harriman Philadelphia with several other identified injured and missing men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Hunt
St. Paul
Thomas Cope
St. Louis
Henry Willams
Toronto
M. Hickens
Chicago
W. Willets
Dallas
Tex
Albushueist
Germany
Charles Custard
Lima
Harry Glass
James Hart
James Martin
Fall River Mass
John Howard
Cincinnati
Robert Sell
New York
Winfred Garrison
Martinville
Wood River Bridge
Chicago & Alton
East Alton
Four Killed in Early Morning Railroad Wreck near Caldwell
At least four people died and one was severely injured in a Bell aire, Zanesville & Cincinnati railroad wreck ten miles from Caldwell. The engine and single coach carried twelve passengers, and survivors worked to free those pinned under debris. Bodies were taken to Freedom as authorities condemned the line.
Woman abandons newborn baby at Hotel Pelham scene
Mrs Eunice D Kenney physician housed nurses at Pelham headquarters. She loaded a box with a newborn girl found alive, wrapped in tissue, placed in a blanket, and brought to Station 4 by Patrolman Leavitt. The infant was sent to the Chardon Street Home for care. The abductor, a 60 year old woman in widow attire fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Station 4
Hall
Boylston
Tremont
Leavitt
Hotel Pelham
Eunice D. Kenney
Pelhamy
Chardon Street
Burglary at No 10 Al Street Ends With Arrests
Early morning break in at Jeremiah H Brennan store leads to theft of 200 cigars and 5 dollars. Inspector Abbott tracks suspects Joseph H Cunniff and Sidney Galley to Providence, where they are arrested and the loot recovered. Prisoners returned to Boston for arraignment at Municipal Criminal Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah H. Brennan
al Street
Inspector Abbott
Joseph H. Cunniff
Sidney Galley
Providence
Boston
Municipal Criminal Court
Parson Davies Postpones Ryan Wilkes Bout in Chicago
Chicago police barred all athletic exhibitions after Alderman John Coughlin used an order to halt the Tommy Ryan versus Jack Wilkes six round fight. Davies canceled the bout saying the postponement aims to punish political rivals tied to Hinky Dinkum in the ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Parson Davies
Tommy Ryan
Jack Wilkes
John Coughlin
Hinky
Coughlin
Davies
Dollar gas war spreads through Boston area as prices drop
Dorchester and Dorchester residents press for $1 gas amid plans by Brookline and Charlestown to cut prices. Brookline starts laying mains in Dorchester, predicting further reductions before July 1. City and municipal contracts will also switch to $1 gas, saving money on street lighting for Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dollar Gas
Dorchester
Dorchester Gas Company
Brighton
Brookline
South Boston
Roxbury
Jamaica Plain
Boston
Post
Charlestown
East Boston
Brookline Gas Company
South
Brookline Company
Curtis
Amory
Edwin A. Curtis
Robert Amory
Addicks Setback in Mercantile Trust Proxy Case
Judge Pattison issued a decree ruling out the bill tied to the injunction previously granted a month ago. The order concerns the Mercantile Trust Company of New York restraining proxies of the Bay State Gas Company of Delaware through J Edward Addicks in the suit brought by George A Smith of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pattison
Mercantile Trust Company
Bay State Gas Company of Delaware
J. Edward Addicks
George A. Smith
Bos
Court action delays Addicks stock holder bill
The court found the bill defective due to a steno graphic omission of the words stock holder in the case. A revised bill will be filed today and a decision is awaited as it would affect who can appoint directors in Massachusetts and Delaware companies, potentially allowing Addicks to go abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
Addicks
Massachusetts
Delaware
Medford Wins Second Annual Suburban High Meet in Opera House
Medford topped the four-city event with 47 points, Malden close behind at 41.5, Winchester 14, and Melrose 10.5. Notable results include Gill of Medford winning the thousand yard run in 3m 12.5s, Howard of Medford taking the 15-yard dash in 22.5s, and Carpenter of Medford clearing 5ft 2.5in in the running high jump. Malden claimed the team race in the opening heat and overall 4x events, with Payne of Winchester winning the sixteen-pound shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Suburban High School Athletic Association
Medford
Melrose
Winchester
Howard
F. A. Russell
Gill
Ordway
Krummer
Payne
Ace
Noah
Malen
Swain
Glidden
Smart
Carpenter
Albee
Grover
McCarthy
Conley
Kummer
Henderson
Supreme Court Tax Ruling Question Sparks Guesswork
Washington April 5 Rumors swirl over where the Supreme Court stands on the income tax. Reported splits claimed Justice Field Harlan Gray Shiras Brown against the tax while Fuller Brewer White favored it, but the justices keep their views secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Cleveland
Field
Harlan
Gray
Shiras
Brown
Fuller
Brewer
White
Boston Waiters Honor Thompson at Labor Alliance Gala
The Boston Waiters Alliance held a gala in Evans Hall to install officers led by Elmer E. Thompson as new business manager. Denver delegate Newmark attended the event as the convention opens Monday at 10 am with most delegates arriving Sunday morning. The Atlantic Coast Seamen secretary released unpublished items to members to deter violators, noting fines for Captain Clarke and Shipping Agent Kane for seaman clothing and fee violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Evans Hall
Elmer E. Thompson
Newmark
Denver
Atlantic Coast Seamen
Austin W. Clarke
Nellie T. Morse
J. F. Kane
Eva Reid
Suspension of Two City Employees Over Boiler Damage
Superintendent Wheeler suspends Assistant Engineer James Curry and Fireman Michael Sullivan at the Cow Pasture pumping station on charges of neglect of duty. A boiler at the works was badly damaged, requiring a week to repair after examination. Wheeler said both men would return to work after a brief lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
James Curry
Michael Sullivan
Dorchester
Doughton
Library to reopen with electric light in midmonth
Librarian Putnam said the Public Library is preparing to open the large building to the public around the middle of the month. A magnificent electric light plant is being completed, delaying earlier opening. Keeping the library open until 10 o'clock evenings will cost about $400 if light from outside sources were used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Public Library
Yale nine announces 9 man roster for coming year
NEW HAVEN April 6 Captain Rustin of the Yale nine lists uniformed players Carter Greenway Stevens Redington Quinby Fincke Sheer Rustin and Keator. The nine form the coming year lineup. Yale faces a New York league club in New York tomorrow to win the loving cup for the college nine with Carter starting on the mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Rustin
Yale
Carter
Greenway
Stevens
Redington
Quinby
Fincke
Sheer
Keator
New York
College
Disorderly House Raid At 44A Green Street
Nettie alias Emma Coleman aged about years was arrested by Sergeant Lowery and Patrolman Danforth at Joy Street Station for keeping a house of ill repute at 44A Green Street. Mary Putnam eighteen, Mary Doherty twenty, Bertha Clark twenty three, and Annie White twenty eight involved in disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie
Emma Coleman
Lowery
Danforth
Joy Street
Green Street
Mary Putnam
Mary Doherty
Bertha Clark
Annie White
Falling Walls Kill Many in New Orleans Fire
An April 6 explosion at a ship chandlery owned by Charles Salathe destroyed a three story building. Salathe, his wife and child, three servants, and a clerk were killed. A saloon next door housed five to six fishermen who perished. Firemen contained the blaze as search for bodies began. Dozens more injured include James Murphy and others. The total loss runs about 40,600 dollars.
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New Orleans
Charles Salathe
Salathe
Emile Boulet
Charles J. Lalathe
Eddie
Lilly
Felix Rigaud
Joseph Grimaldi
Constantine Stro
French Market
James Murphy
Charles Reis
Dave Labue
Charles Aballier
Eddie Salathe
Constantine Itro
J. Vallenti
Frank Aballier
Emile Bouiet
Mike Biri
Eddie Lalathe
Lily
Weavers Talk Reflects Rhode Island Wage Dispute
Providence April 5 The district council of the Textile Union met in Olneyville to decide on wage advances for woollen and worsted mill workers. Action was deferred pending verification of reports that 15 percent increases were granted in Philadelphia and Andover. The council will reconvene Tuesday as rumors of higher wages bolster support for a possible strike.
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Providence
The
Textile Union
Olneyville
Philadelphia
Andover
Mass
Rhode Island
Atlantic Mills
Manufacturers’ Club
Possible burial rumor after cemetery coffin belief
A Salem despatch claims Hebrews in that city fear a recovered corpse of David Joseph, a peddler, in Dedham cemetery as funeral preparations proceed. The body reportedly revived before a physician could arrive, yet was buried soon after. Epileptic history is noted, while the explanation for bestowing life with embalming fluid remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
David Joseph
Dedham
Trouble in Sandwich school fallout over transfers
In Sandwich on April 5 the school committee met over March transfers of five scholars from Jarvisville to School Street. The pupils returned to Miss Welch, their former teacher, and were kept by her, which the committee calls insubordination. The panel voted to retain Miss Welch if she signs a committee drawn paper and stops influencing parents to keep children from School Street. The fourth high school class left for Wareham High, claiming they cannot graduate from Sandwich High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandwich
Jarvisville
Jarvisville School
School Street
Miss Welch
Wareham High School
Sandwich High School
Miss Kate Field Seeks Moderate Alcohol Policy
Editor Kate Field of Washington asserts prohibition laws fail to advance temperance and urges a shift toward moderate beverages. She criticizes current enforcement and cites the Pac Brewing Association as support for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Field
Washington
Washington, D. C
Eee Pac Brewing Association
Debated Charges Over Cleveland Naval Parade Fuel Row
Roving reports from Salem and Boston detail Dr. Lansing accusing President Cleveland of drunkenness at the naval parade while officials deny the charge. Witnesses defend the review delay as weather related and press accounts vary on Lansing’s remarks. Clergy and attendees debate the veracity and tone of the accusations as Lansing defends his remarks and refuses to name sources.
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E. P. Dodd
Connecticut
Russell
Boston
Cleveland
Dolphin
Lansing
J. S. Selfridge
Dodd
New York
S‘ Rm
Salem
Toto
Post
Chauncey Smith Dies in Cambridge at 76
Chauncey Smith died at 2 30 P M yesterday at his Brattle Street home in Cambridge aged 76 He was regarded as the country s leading patent lawyer with deep knowledge of mechanical and electrical matters and strong views on tariff and civil service reform A Democrat he never held public office Born in Waitsfield Vermont in 1819 he came to Boston in 1848 He leaves a widow a son and a daughter The son Chauncey Smith Jr works for New England Telephone & Telegraph Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Smith
Brattle Street
Cambridge
Mr. Smith
Waitsfield
Boston
Sunday church services listed in Boston area
Arlington Street Church pastor Trevor John Duckson leads 10 30 a m service and 4 p m vesper with free seating. East Boston Unitarian Church minister Richmond Fick D D offers 10 45 a m service with communion and 4 p m vespers. Parker Memorial at Berkeley and Appleton hosts April 7 7 30 p m program by Rev Charles G Ames titled The Path of Life with soloist Arthur M Dow and musicians from the Boston Symphony Orchestra. all seats free and open to all.
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Arlington Street
Trev
John Duckson
East Boston
Arthur M. Dow
Leon van Vliet
Fred B. Hahn
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Howard M. Dow
Tremont Street
M. E
W. W. Ramsay
D. D
Bromfield Street
M. BE
Strangers
People’s Temple
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley Street
Elwin Hitchcock
Stanley
Octo
Medcalf
Samuel E. Upham
New Jersey
Marion Luce
Temple
Brady
Religious Meetings and Services Across Boston This Sunday
Boston YMCA on Boylston and Berkeley hosts H. M. Moore and choir, with Arthur W. Sawyer presiding. Union Vesper at Union Hall features Rev Charles Ferguson and Orphean Quartet. Everyday Church at Shawmut Ave offers sermons on Victory and Christ in Everyday Life along with new male quartet and grand chorus. Music Hall hosts Needham address The End of the Age. New Jerusalem at Bowdoin Beacon holds 10:30 service and 3 PM Holy Supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
H. M. Moore
Joseph Stewart
Arthur W. Sawyer
Boston Association
B. Y. M. C. Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
Charles Ferguson
Episcopal Church
Cohasset
Mass
America
Orphean Quartet
Rosetta Key
Constance White
Harry Torrey
Harry Parmelle
George Mendall Taylor
Shawmut Avenue
George L. Perin
Perin
Christ
F. E. Woodward
Evangelistic Association of New England
George C. Needham
Boston Society OF the New Jerusalem
Bowdoin
Beacon Street
James Reed
Christian Patriotism and City Lectures at Temples
Tomorrow at 2 30 pm the regular patriotic lecture course at People's Temple features Rev George F Babbitt of Amesbury on Papal Principles and Possibilities with a contralto solo by Miss Augut Lunde. Seats are free. early arrival advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Temple
People’s Temple
George F. Babbitt
Amesbury
Augut Lunde
Christian Science
Women’s Journal
Park Street
Clara E. Choate
Huntington Avenue
Boston Seamen's Friend Society
Hanover Street
Shawmut Chapel
Harrison Avenue
W. E. Barton
Shawmut Church
Hospitaller
Washington Street
Huntoon
Spiritual Temple Leaders Lecture and Seance Schedule
First Spiritual Temple on Newbury and Exeter streets offers a morning and afternoon mediumship lecture by W. J. Colville with an evening discourse “Surprises In Heaven” and an 8 p m seance open to all denominations. Boston Spiritual Temple at Berkeley Hall invites A. H. Luther to speak on Spiritual as a Reformatory Force with morning and evening messages “God Is Good.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Spiritual Temple
Newbury
Exeter Streets
W. J. Colville
Boston
Berkeley Hall
Berkeley Street
A. H. Luther
Ministers' Pulpit Suits Sold By Specialty Clothing Co
Custom made pulpit suits offered at 28 dollars by Specialty Clothing Co at 725 Washington St Boston. Trimmed and finished to fit with special inducements for clergymen and references available from current patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horf, Kapland & Whori
Washington St
Boston
Church Services and Sermons Listed for Sunday
St Pauls Church at 136 Tremont Street offers morning prayer and holy communion at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school at 3 p.m. Evening prayer and confirmation at 4 p.m. Emmanuel Church preaches at 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Christ Church Colchester Street near Beacon Street Longwood, under Rev C D Bradlee, D D, holds services tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul's Church
Tremont Street
J. S. Lindsay
D. D
Emmanuel Church
Christ Church
Colchester Street
Beacon Street
Longwood
C. D. Bradlee
Sunday services at Roxbury and Temple Street churches
Winthrop Street M E Church Roxbury Rev R L Green D D preaches 1030 am and 530 pm Sunday school 12 pm Epworth League 630 pm public invited First M E Church Temple Street preaching 1030 am and 730 pm Rev Louis Albert Banks D D former pastor now Hanson Place Brooklyn NY Sunday School 12 m League 630 pm all invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Street
M. E
Roxbury
R. L. Green
D.D
M. Epworth
Temple Street
Louis Albert Banks
D. D
Hanson Place
Brooklyn
N. Y
Roxbury Presbyterian Church Service With Communion
Roxbury Presbyterian Church at Warren and Woodbine streets hosts communion and reception of members at 10 30 a m and a sermon by Dr Kneeland at 7 30 p m on How We May be Redeemed. The public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury Presbyterian Church
Warren and
Woodbine Streets
Kneeland
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Illinois
Ohio
Lal
Pond’s Extract Company
Fifth Ave
Brighton and
Allston
E. Boston
Lowcat
Joseph Breck
Medford Boys
the Labor World
Wouse
Weavers
Mr. Lansing
Saul
Unitarian
Spiritualietic
Advent
Advent Christian Church
Emerald Street
William H. Mitchell
Baptist
Walter Calley
Baptist Tabernacle
Bowdoin’ Square
First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
Nathan E. Wood
Tremont Temple Baptist Church
Music Hall
A. B. Earle
George C. Lorimer
Mount Vernon Church
Massachusetts Avenue
E. Herrick
Clarendon
Street Baptist Church
Clarendon and
Montgomery Streets
F. l L. Chapell
J. A. McElwain
Old South Church
George A. Gordon
Mt. Olivet
Bulfinch Place
Benevolent
Fraternity of Churches
C. R. Eliot
Episcopal
Methodist
Presbyterian
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