Rescues From Lake Quinsigmond Save Two Boys
In Worcester on August 6 Joseph McClair aged 19 and James Morrissey aged 16 nearly died after sinking in Lake Quinsigmond. Carl Werme and Richard Cantwell dived to recover McClair after five minutes underwater and he was revived after an hour of chest compressions. Morrissey was rescued after 40 minutes, brought to surface and taken home in stable condition.
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Worcester
Lake Quinsigamond
Joseph McClair
James Morrissey
McClair
Carl Werme
Richard J. Shanahan
Pastor Pearce Discourses on Human Character
Rev Reginald Pearce of Ipswich Mass officiates at Trinity Church August through early September. He defines true character as self control and rational use of faculties, leading to peace of mind and righteousness in daily life. He links character to moral strength and imitation of Christ.
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Reginald Pearce
Ipswich
Mass
Trinity Church
Christ
The Ideal Wife and Model Mother Mrs Lawson Passes
Mrs Lawson long famed for domestic virtue died after a period of decline at Dreamwold. Her husband Arnold Lawson, a prominent financier, supported her through illness and the couple raised children while managing three mansions. The Lawson Pink symbolized his care. Her charity spanned clergy and needy mothers.
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Mr. Lawson
Boston
Mrs. Lawson
Eben Stanwood
Arnold
Douglas
Dreamwold
President Roosevelts Cousin in Oyster Bay Beach War
In Oyster Bay the highway commissioners clash with private estate owners over piers and stone walls blocking public beach access. J West Roosevelt and George C Maxwell protested, piers were rebuilt after demolition, and the Town Board ordered removal of obstructions citing legal risk.
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Highway Commissioners
Oyster Bay
Shore
J. West Roosevelt
George C. Maxwell
McQuade
Slugger Sought as Cambridge Police Watch North Cambridge Attacks
Cambridge police monitor a foreign resident in Cambridgeport matching some slugger clues. He remains unconnected to North Cambridge slugging cases but will be observed for several days to clear or confirm suspicion.
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Cambridge
North Cambridge
Rindge Park
Cambridgeport
Station 1
Clan na Gael Pitches Big Field Day With Bryan Crowd
Boston Clan na Gael society plans a postponed field day for August 18 featuring Gaelic football hurling and baseball by top state teams. Runners include Kanaly Myers Mannering Williams Tom Keene Dennis Mahoney and Guertin. A.O.H national president elect Matthew Cummings to be honored. reception arranged for W J Bryan by a special committee.
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Clan-na-Gael
Boston
Kanaly
Myers
Mannering
Williams
Tom Keene
Dennis Mahoney
Guertin
Matthew Cummings
Thomas J. Collins
James Byrne
H. P. Reddington
P. A. Foley
John J. Teevens
W. J. Bryan
Mrs Adelaide A Fiske Dies in Cambridge at 87
Mrs. Adelaide A Fiske wife of Lyman B Fiske died yesterday at her Cambridge home. She was 87 years old and her husband is known as the auditor of the Harvard Dining Association.
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Adelaide A. Fiske
Lyman B. Fiske
Cambridge
Fiske
Harvard Dining Association
Mrs Oppenheimer Seeks Justice as Dorchester Man At Large
Arthur H Cole of Dorchester is still at large after a charge of annoying Mrs Edward L Oppenheimer in her husband's absence. Police searched nearby areas without locating him as Edward L Oppenheimer vows to pursue justice. Mrs Oppenheimer and her husband spent Sunday in seclusion while Dorchester neighbors plan to attend the trial. Cole, 30, features a high forehead and stalwart build, last seen leaving court in a dark suit with a straw hat.
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Arthur H. Cole
Dorchester
Edward L. Oppenheimer
Alvah Phillips
Charles Street
Charlestown
Cole
Dorchester Court
Strange Deaths of Girl and Man in New York Accidents
At Fort George thrill ride a 19 year old Miss Katherine Rosebroth was dragged to death after her dress caught on a car during a downward run. She was killed instantly as the car continued along. The proprietor of the ride was arrested.
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New York
Fort George
Katherine Rosebroth
Miss Rosebroth
Tragedy On Subway Train Ends With Sudden Stop
Patrick Pellegrino an Italian track walker was struck by an express train near Fifty ninth street station. His body was hurled against a pillar then rolled across car roofs before striking the safety brake on the last car and stopping the train. Passengers were thrown from seats but unharmed.
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New York
Fifty-ninth Street
Patrick Pellegrino
Crusade Against Gamblers Targets City Gambling Rings
Police vow a citywide crusade against all gambling as raids target paddle wheel devices and lottery fronts. Arrests include Morris Solomon 22 and Edward Everson 29 plus six Chinese workers at Oxford street, with further detentions expected and Commissioner O'Meara pledging to clean the city.
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Caledonian Grove
Morris Solomon
Chestnut Street
Chelsea
Edward C. Everson
Surfside
Washington Street
Charlie Lee
Harrison Avenue
Hanover Street
Petro Rossa
Pellegrino
Cesarl Quinini
Pasquale Rossa
O'Meara
Moran 10 Demolish Findings in School House Case
District Attorney Moran plans to demolish a whitewash report sent to Mayor FitzGerald regarding irregularities by contractors on the Normal School building. He accuses a cement shortfall and improper materials, says tests may show foundation safety unknown, and notes city officials knew of the issues while pledging to reveal all facts.
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Moran
Fitzgerald
Post
Piano trade figure Frank M. Wallace dies at 38
Frank M. Wallace, a well known figure in the piano trade, died at his Waumbek apartments in Cambridge yesterday. He was 38 and leaves a widow active in Boston musical circles. The funeral is planned for Wednesday morning at St. Mary’s Church in Cambridge.
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Frank M. Wallace
Waumbek
Cambridge
Boston
St. Mary's Church
Big Gain by Boston Union at 80th Abstinence Convention
The 80th annual convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America opens in Providence Rhode Island on Wednesday. Since the last meeting in Wilkesbarre the Boston union reports major gains in members and work. Delegates are described as sincere and hustling with a chance Edwin Mulready of Rockland could become national president.
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Catholic ‘Total Abstinence Union of America
Providence
R. I
Wilkesbarre
Boston
Edwin Mulready
Rockland
Mulready
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