Limousine Plunges From Centre Street Bridge In Newton
Charles H. Adams Newton High garage proprietor narrowly escaped death when his limousine struck another vehicle on the Centre street bridge Newton Centre. The car plunged through the railing and fell 20 feet to the Boston & Albany tracks below. Adams escaped with a slight cut on his forehead.
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Charles H. Adams
Newton Highlands
Centre Street
Newton Centre
Boston & Albany
Adams
Collision on Bridge Hurts Limousine In Newton
Five minutes after the accident the 5 36 local from Boston was stopped to avoid the wreckage. Adams drove the limousine from one direction while G W Richburg grocer of 794 Beacon street Newton approached from the other end. Both drivers swerved but collided. Adams limousine plowed through the railing. Richburg’s car had minor damage and he was unhurt. Adams’ car belonged to C M Jones of 70 Gray Cliff road Newton Centre.
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Boston
Boston & Albany
Adams
G. W. Richburg
Beacon Street
Newton
Richburg
C. M. Jones
Gray Cliff Road
Newton Centre
Mexican Railways Use Denied by Aguilar
The Mexican government rejects reports that the United States was granted permission to use Mexican railways. General Aguilar said Mexico has not authorized U S forces to use Mexican railways for any purpose. The latest Washington proposals were forwarded by Mexican minister designate Elesio Arredondo.
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United States
Mexico
Washington State Department
Elesio Arredondo
General Aguilar
Carranza
Carranza OKs Commercial Use of Mexican Northwestern Railroad
General Carranza agreed two weeks ago to use the Mexican Northwestern railroad for shipments to American troops in Mexico. Private parties are already sending supplies, and Special Agent Rodgers at Queretaro was directed to push for written orders limiting border authorities on the railroad’s use.
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Washington
Carranza
United States
Mexico
Rodgers
Queretaro
Aguilar
Villa Located South of Satevo in La Boquilla
Francisco Villa was located at La Boquilla tonight according to a Torreon Mexico code message. La Boquilla lies about 55 miles southeast of Satevo and roughly the same distance north of Porral as the American expedition moves to seize the road.
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EL Paso
Texas
Francisco Villa
la Boquilla
Torreon
Mexico
Satevo
Porral
Pershing Reports U S Troops Advancing From Cusihuirachic
General Pershing told General Funston that American forces moved south from Cusihuirachic along the trail through Satevo chasing Villa toward Parral. Weather and plane failures hindered reports, with four Guerrero wounded and two nearing recovery. Colonel Brown’s column was sighted at Cusihuirachic on April 5.
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San Antonio
Texas
Pershing
Funston
Cusihuirachic
Satevo
Villa
Parral
Colonia Dublan
General Pershing
Guerrero
Colonel Brown
Brown
Expeditionary force presses into Mexico after Guerrero clash
The American expeditionary force reports heavy losses among bandits allied with Villa after the Guerrero fight near San Geronimo Ranch Chihuahua. About 350 bandits scattered. 46 to 60 killed, two dozen wounded or captured along the border corridor. More troops and supplies move along a 356 mile penetration as routine operations continue.
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General Pershing
San Geronimo Ranch
Chihuahua
Mex
Columbus
N. M
Villa
Guerrero
Mexico
Carranza Troops Fight Bandits at Cianeguilla
Carranza troops engaged Villa bandits at Cianeguilla on April 4. Ten bandits were killed, according to a war department report received today.
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Washington
Carranza
Cianeguilla
War Department
B. C. High Drubs Natick High 12 to 1 in Eight Innings
B. C. High defeated Natick High 12 to 1 in eight innings. The BC High teamwork stood out while Gleason at third for Natick was the lone bright spot. Daly drove in Natick's only run.
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B. C. High
Natick High School
Gleason
Natick
Daly
Boxers Held in Lowell After Club Fight
Lowell police arrested two young boxers Victor Mello age 18 and James Spillane age 19 and referee Patrick Sweeney of Manchester after a Moody Athletic Club bout at the Playhouse. Each was held on $200 bail for court tomorrow morning.
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Lowell
Moody Athletic Club
Playhouse
Victor Mello
James Spillane
Patrick Sweeney
Manchester
N. H
David Petrie
John Welsh
John Clark
Second Team Beats First 2 0 In Practice Game
Bill Sweeney lined up 24 players as the second team defeated the first by 2 to 0. Buck Donnelly starred behind the bat and is favored to start as catcher. Jimmie Regan led the first nine at second base with evident pep. Joe McKenzie moved to third, with Jack Mitchell excelling for the first team.
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Bill Sweeney
Buck
Donnelly
Joe Dee
Jimmie Regan
Pep
Will An
Sweeney
Joe McKenzie
Jack Mitchell
Carlson Awarded Bout With M'Rae
In North Abington on April 7 Harry Carlson of Brockton rallied to defeat Howard McRae of Cambridge over ten rounds. Carlson trailed early but dominated the final round to secure the decision amid Boston calls for a draw. Preliminary wins included Norton over Greene and Burke over Hines.
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North Abington
Harry Carlson
Brockton
Howard McRae
Cambridge
Carlson
Murphy
Boston
McRae
Young Norton
Kid Greene
South Boston
Jim Burke
Foxboro
Billy Hines
Amherst Squares Off With Yale In Season Opener
Amherst meets Yale in New Haven tomorrow in the first regular season game for both teams. The Purple and White aim to repeat last year’s win, citing a strong Southern trip as basis for confidence.
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Amherst
Yale
New Haven
Blue Nine
Malden High Baseball Team Faces Fund Drive to Play
Malden High School baseball may not play this season unless current supporters raise a $500 fund. The ballpark gates will stay shut to teach the team a business lesson until the grounds are prepared.
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Malden
Lightweight champ Freddie Welsh tops Ritchie Mitchell in Milwaukee bout
In Milwaukee Freddie Welsh edged Ritchie Mitchell on points in a ten round no decision match. Welsh carried the fight with cleaner punches and steadier rhythm, while Mitchell pressed throughout the action.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Freddie Welsh
Ritchie Mitchell
Wills Defeats Johnson in 10 Round Harlem Bout
New York April 7 Harry Wills faced John Lester Johnson in a 10 round fight at the Harlem Sporting Club. Johnson took punishment early and chose to run and clinch to last the distance, staying within the limit.
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New York
Harry Wills
John Lester Johnson
Harlem Sporting Club
Wills
Johnson
Middlesex Rifle Club Holds Shoot Today in Lincoln Range
The Middlesex Rifle Club of Lincoln opens its spring season with another afternoon shoot at the club range. Competitions will cover 200, 300 and 500 yard ranges as club members aim for marks.
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Middlesex Rifle Club of
Lincoln
Crushed by Fire Engines in Malden Square
Edward Rice 18 of 14 Alden Street Malden was crushed between two moving fire engines responding to a Suffolk square alarm. He suffered three broken ribs and was taken to Malden Hospital where the minor blaze had been extinguished before all apparatus arrived.
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Suffolk Square
Malden
Edward Rice
Alden Street
Malden Hospital
Rice
Cathedral Run Today Prominent runners eye 10 mile title
Thirty six top locals and out of town entrants start at 3 o clock in the Cathedral 10 mile road race. Jimmie Hennigan is the top scratchman with A K Sturgis and A F Merchant among contenders. The New Bedford Harriers may challenge Dorchester Club for places as O Neil from the B A A field watches. The course runs Union Park street to Harrison avenue Massachusetts avenue Edward Everett square Columbia road Blue Hill avenue Morton street and back.
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Jimmie Hennigan
A. K. Stu
Union Park Street
Harrison Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Edward Everett Square
Columbia Road
Blue Hill Avenue
Morton Street
Carter Wins From Skelhens in North South Golf
Philip Carter of New York defeated Charles Skehens of Woods Hole Mass in the championship division semi finals at Pinehurst N C. Carter will meet Frank Dyer of Montclair in the final after Dyer edged W W Paul one up with a 25 foot putt on the eighth. The Skehens match went 19 holes and the consolation flight survivors are C L Becker Philadelphia and H S Cummins Stamford.
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Pinehurst
N. C
Philip Carter
New York
Charles Skehens
Woods Hole
Mass
Carter
Frank Dyer
Montclair
Pennsylvania
Dyer
W. W. Paul
Mecklenburg
Charlotte
Carter-Skelten
C. L. Becker
Philadelphia
H. 8S. Cummins
Stamford
Ford Interprets Votes as Peace Backing
Ford says votes cast for him signify peace and that a Michigan majority endorsed his preparedness views. He reiterates his stance that he is not in politics.
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Ford
Michigan
Ford Promotes Peace Over War Prep In Michigan Vote
Henry Ford says the Michigan primary shows voters oppose military preparedness and munition profits. He plans a May peace conference in Europe and argues negotiations are needed before any candidate can win. He aims to nominate a peace candidate and believes the people favor peace.
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Ford
Michigan
Smith
Chicago
Europe
Mr. Ford
Shell
Henry Ford
Wrestling Bout Called Off In Boston Carnival
Joe Stecher the Nebraska wrestler will not appear in Boston on Patriots Day forPromoter George Tuohey's outdoor all star wrestling carnival at Braves Field. Stecher was to face Karl Lemle with Strangler Lewis Zbyszko Cyclone Burns among others. Ground difficulties caused the cancellation though Stecher may still appear in Boston before May 16 if dates allow.
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Joe Stecher
Boston
George Tuohey
Braves Field
Stecher
Karl Lemle
Strangler Lewis
Zbyszko
Cyclone Burns
Harvard Varsity Beats Freshmen In Five Inning Drill
Harvard varsity Team A defeated Team B 2 to 0 in five innings in a brisk wind. Freshmen Team B beat Team A 6 to 0 in five innings by a big first and second inning burst.
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Harvard
Red Sox
Team A
Team B
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