Woman Saves Fast Express in Near Derailment
In Manchester New Hampshire on April 12 Mrs F H Watts and four neighbors halted a possible disaster by lifting a heavy semaphore from the tracks as train No 70 Montreal Limited rushed by at 55 mph toward Boston. The semaphore fell due to wind just minutes before the effect.
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Daily Almanac Update With Moon Phase and Birthdays
P M 1 29 erencester 26m Newport rises 5 07 48 days old Sun sets 6 22 Moon rises 11 01 p m 108th day of year 24th day of spring Day 13 h 16 m long day's increase 4 b 10 m Evening stars Venus Mars Saturn Morning star Jupiter Moon changes this month First quarter April 3 full April 10 last quarter April 17 new moon April 25 Light auto lamps tonight before 6 53 Today's anniversaries etc Thomas Jefferson born 1743 A holiday in Alabama Raleigh NC surrendered to Federal troops 1865 One year ago today Attempt feiled to as sassinate King Alfonso of Spain
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Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Forecast for southern New England calls for fair, somewhat colder Monday with fresh northwest breezes. Tuesday remains fair with warmer conditions in the western portion.
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Man on motorcycle injured after crash on Revere Beach Parkway
Charles Haynes of 56 Delle Avenue Roxbury was speeding on a motorcycle when he was thrown near the Northern Circle on the Lynnway. His head hit a sign post, leaving him unconscious.
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Three year old drowns after fall from Albany Street pier
Sylvester De Nutte, age three, son of Mr and Mrs Emil De Nutte of South End, drowned yesterday off the Albany street pier while playing with his five year old brother Jerry. The boys had left home at 47 Rose street to buy candy with pennies given by their father when the accident occurred.
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Albany Street Pier
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Rose Street
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Family Mourns Missing Child After Harbor Search
A father rushed to the waterfront as Sergeant Mullen and a police squad arrived with grappling irons from Dedham street station to search the South Bay. Harbor police joined but the body had not been recovered by late last night, with plans to resume today. Mr and Mrs DeNutte recently moved to Rose street from Manchester New Hampshire and have a young child Albert who is scarcely a year old.
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Alaskan Dog Teams Start On Long Race
Nome Alaska April 12 Four dog teams begin the All Alaska Sweepstakes at 9 am with a 412 mile Nome to Candle and return route. Teams race for seven hours or more with brief rest and food at reporting stations. Cold weather has hardened the snow creating ideal conditions for fast times.
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Chandler to Fight Divorce in Manchester
Byron D Chandler arrives in Manchester to contest his separation suit with actress Grace LaRue. He called the case a laugh and noted his nickname the "million dollar kid" while describing himself as younger and returning from Europe.
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Byron D. Chandler
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Chandler Denied Million Possession and Reckless Habits
After a categorical denial that he ever possessed anything like a million, that he ever threw away automobiles, that he gambles, drinks to excess, lives extravagantly, flirts with women, and has an ungovernable temper, Mr. Chandler discussed his affairs with Miss La Rue.
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Canal toll stand in canal tolls vote at Baltimore
First returns from Senator Gore's poll of delegates to the Democratic national convention show 338 in favor of repealing the canal act clause exempting American coastwise shipping from tolls 69 against repeal and 11 noncommittal Secretary Bryan in a public statement says the Panama question cannot be construed as Hay-Pauncefote treaty related and notes repeal is a refusal to raise the issue in that way He discusses debate limits in the House the Baltimore platform and treaty effects.
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Bryan Defends Repeal Against England Surrender Charge
Bryan accuses opponents of appealing to prejudice not reason as they condemned the repeal. He argues the charge that the President is surrendering England is seized upon by foes to block repeal efforts.
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Billie Burke Now a Bride
Florenz Ziegfeld, renowned theatrical manager, wed Saturday in Hoboken to Billie Burke, star of Frohman productions. Burke, hailed as the most bewitching actress on the stage, rises as a leading figure in American theatre.
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London
Charles Frohman
Drove Flaming Autos in Early Fire Rescue
Two chauffeurs pulled flaming cars from a burning five story building at 107 109 West Brookline street during a two alarm fire that caused about 3500 in damage. Harold B. Levy suffered neck burns while James Sullivan escaped injury after driving a smoking car through the shaft to safety.
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Pilgrim Garage Company
Harold B. Levy
Worcester Square
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Fire ladder slips injuring Ladderman James A. Wall
A ladder being removed from a wagon slipped and struck Ladder 12 member James A. Wall on his right leg and foot. He could not resume duty and was taken to his Tremont Street home in the chief's wagon. Nearby St. Elizabeth's Hospital on West Brookline Street was briefly startled by an engine puffing at the hydrant before nurses reassured patients there was no danger.
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St. Elizabeth's Hospital
West Brookline Street
Children Gain Flesh Taking Fr. Johns Med
Advertisement claims Fr Johns medicine is a pure wholesome tonic that helps children gain flesh and strength. The copy emphasizes health benefits and appeals to parents seeking a reliable supplement.
Four Rosenthal Murderers Die In Sing Sing Chair
Harry Horowitz Louis Rosenberg Frank Cirofici and Frank Seidenshner were executed by electric chair at Sing Sing after being convicted in the Rosenthal murder. They maintained their innocence until dawn while bidding farewell to relatives and spiritual advisers.
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Death Watch
Who Will Be First in the Chair
A fragment discusses a secret choice by the warden over who goes first in an ordeal. The decision hinges on each subject’s demeanor and nerve under stress, revealing who bears the heaviest weight and snaps first.
Gunmen's parting messages from New York East Side death cells
Whitey Lewis warns youths to avoid bad company and beware framing after death sentence. Lefty Louie urges sticking to the school and parents, vowing to live differently if given another life, highlighting loyalty over street fame.
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