Fatal auto crash ends in Brighton upset near Cohasset line
Louis Amoroso of 68 Mapleton street Brighton was killed instantly when his car overturned on Last street near the Cohasset line while en route to Cape Cod. Guy C. Willis of Allston Heights escaped with minor injuries. Amoroso, a tailor at 867 Boylston street Boston, was crushed beneath the vehicle as it skidded and overturned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hengham
Louis Amoroso
Mapleton Street
Brighton
Cohasset
Guy C. Willis
Allston Heights
Cape Cod
Amoroso
Willis
Boylston Street
Boston
Germans Rally to Aid Fatherland as War Declared
Loyal German army and navy reservists rushed to the German consulate on State Street to report for duty after news that Germany and England are at war. Officials did not release figures on those reporting or details of plans to sail, but many expect to be notified to sail from New York soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Germany
England
Atlantic
New York
Hope Fades as Mrs Wilson’s Health Worsens at White House
Years of illness and frailty culminate in a grave decline for Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. President Wilson steadies the nation with relief efforts while tending to his wife in the White House. The White House vigil continues as doctors apply oxygen and restoratives amid a slow collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Wilson
William G. McAdoo
Bright
Executive Mansion
Washington
Thomas B. Jones
Federal Reserve Board
Woodrow Wilson
Increase Your Weight With Sargel This Two Week Plan
Thin men and women can gain five to eight pounds in fourteen days by taking one Sargel tablet with each meal. Weigh and measure before and after two weeks to confirm gains. Sargel claims to convert consumed fats sugars and starches into nourishing fat with no guaranteed side effects.
Belgium Calls Reservists in New England to Arms
Belgian government orders all reservists residing in Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire and Vermont to report to the consulate for immediate deployment. Belgian Consul B C Mansfield announced transport will be arranged, with many already ready to return to fight. Most will depart on Holland American Line ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Mansfield
Belgium
Massachusetts
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Holland-American Line
Relief committees for tourists formed in London
London August 6 W C Breed announced the formation of two relief committees to meet immediate needs of American tourists. Clarence Fabre chairs the men’s committee and Mrs Hoo Hochver heads the women’s committee. Subscriptions totaled notable gifts from Mrs Wilton and Hamilton, Nicholas Brady, Samuel Untermyer, and Joseph Day, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
W. C. Breed
Clarence Fabre
Samuel Untermyer
Jos. P. Day
White House Aides Strain Under Bereavement
White House officials acknowledge the gravity of Mrs. Wilsons illness and note her heavy duties and public appeals contributing to her breakdown. Secretary Helen Woodrow Bones and other household staff face nervous strain as the President and daughters cope with grief and heightened public attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Woodrow Bones
Wilson
White House
United States
W. G. McAdoo
Francis Bowes Sayre
Cornish
N. H
Margaret Wilson
France Chambe r Rallies Unity Amid Socialist Surge
In Paris on August 5 the Chamber of Deputies debated the French election results with the Socialist vote rising, undermining German hopes of a divided France. The session signaled political cohesion and dismissed Kaiser's anticipated advantage from French divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germany
France
Chamber of Deputies
French Chamber Honors Jaures Assassination in Unity Rally
Paul Deschanel and deputies fill the crowded chamber. Caillaux receives handshakes as France unites against Germany. Viviani reads Poincare message and Germany bears sole responsibility for the war. Government supply laws pass unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Deschanel
M. Jaures
Maurice Barres
Joseph Caillaux
Calmette
Caillaux
Germany
M. Deschanel
Jaures
France
Europe
Viviani
Poincare
M. Viviani
Baron von Schoen
Americans Seek Safe Passages to Home
The American citizens general committee in London passed a resolution urging the U S government to instruct diplomats in Berlin and Vienna to obtain foreign agreement to refrain from blocking vessels chartered by Americans to repatriate citizens. Oscar S. Straus presented the resolution to Ambassador Page for transmission to the State Department in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
General Committee of
Berlin
Vienna
Oscar
Straus
Ambassador Page
State Department
Washington
Train Collision Kills 38, Injures 25 Near Tipton Ford
At Tipton Ford ten miles south of Joplin Missouri a northbound Kansas City Southern passenger train No 2 collided with a gasoline motor car on the same tracks. The crash left 38 dead and 25 injured. authorities cite mistaken orders as the probable cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joplin
Kansas City Southern Railway
Missouri & North Arkansas Railroad
Kansas City Southern
Tipton Ford
Collision at Tipton Ford Kills Many in Fire
Reports say a motor car and a train collided on a siding at Tipton Ford. The motor car exploded, trapping and killing all inside, while the train crew were injured but most passengers survived. Death toll early estimates ranged up to sixty as flames spread rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton’s Ford
Tipton Ford
Warner's Safe Asthma Remedy Promises Quick Relief
The ad promotes Warner's Safe Asthma Remedy for asthma hay fever and stuffy colds. It claims relief within five minutes restoring breathing and sleep. It notes availability through druggists or by mail for 75 cents postpaid from Warner's Remedies Co. Rochester NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Warner’s Safe Remedies Co
Dept
Rochester
N. Y
President for Mayor's Ship Plan Echoed in Congress Measure
Mayor Curley urged a stronger US merchant marine. his ideas are reflected in a Wilson administration bill before Congress to ease ocean shipping stress from wartime. He previously urged restricting foreign ship registry to newer ships and opposed waiving citizen officers on American registered ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curley
Wilson
Congress
City Hall
Congressman Gallivan
United States
Mayor Curley calls for use of retired officers for merchant fleet
In 1914 Boston Mayor Curley urged leveraging prematurely retired U S naval officers to man a large merchant fleet. He pressed registry of foreign ships for at least five years and removal of citizenship requirements for officers, arguing existing tonnage and veteran officers could staff navigating and engineering roles. congressman Gallivan replied that his suggestions were incorporated into merchant marine legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Naval
Curley
Gallivan
Boston
United States
Washington, D. C
James M. Curley
Underwood and Hardy
James A. Gallivan
M. C
Gold aboard Kronprinzessin Cecilie Returned to New York
The Kronprinzessin Cecilie carrying $10.6 million in gold remained on the steamer at Bar Harbor Me as authorities planned to have a revenue cutter transport the treasure back to New York. Washington officials indicated arrangements were underway for the transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Harbor
Kronprinzessin
Cecilie
Europe
Washington
New York
Androscoggin Arrives on Patrol Duty Above Gold Shipment
The revenues cutter Androscoggin arrived from Portland tonight seeking no instructions on gold shipment and heading to patrol neutral enforcement. First and second class passengers departed. 425 steerage passengers were sent away on a special train tonight, 365 to depart tomorrow. F R Thrasher arranged forwarding of 2776 sacks of mail by rail, expected to occupy six to eight cars with the last cars arriving tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Polack
New York
F. J. Thrasher
Maine
Kronprinzess Cecilie Passengers Claim Gold Was To Be Jettisoned
Two Kronprinzess Cecilie survivors arriving in New York say the ship planned to dump 10.6 million dollars in gold if captured. They praised Captain Polack but criticized Bar Harbor treatment and said officials may have known of the plan, though they kept names private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bar Harbor
Lloyd
Polack
Bar Marbor
Governor Walsh Faces Sharp Fight Over Appointments
Governor Walsh confronts a major battle as confirmations are debated. Lieutenant-Governor Barry leads the opposition to several key nominations, including Edward F. McSweeney for chairman of the Boston Port Directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
Barry
Edward F. McSweeney
Boston
Political Clash Over Appointments Stalls Boston Nominations
Republicans and Progressives clash over Russell A. Wood for the Board of Efficiency and Economy. Kenneth A. Damien supporters oppose Wood while the Briggs insanity board seat renews the old fight. Governor's Council action likely postponed at today session. excise commissioner for Boston remains unsettled with Edwin A. Curtis and Melvin O. Adams option explored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell A. Wood
Kenneth A. Damien
Wood
Vernon Briggs
Insanity Board
Briggs
Foss
Boston
Walsh
Port
Edwin A. Curtis
Melvin O. Adams
Britons Respond to England's War Declaration in Droves
Loyal Britons flocked to the British consulate on Atlantic Avenue with about 150 offering services to England as war began. Many volunteered beyond reservist duties while naval calls were issued and army reservist instructions awaited. An estimated 300 to 400 in Boston and New England offered to return if needed. Read The Golden Almond in Sunday Post Magazine by Edmund Yarrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
Atlantic Avenue
Boston
New England
Great Britain
Sunday Post
Edmund Yarrow
Poe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Regent St
Morocco
Cro
Tremont Street
Pith Ave
Broadway
Bay State
Hewson
DR. Hewson
Wasuincron Sr
Mass
Smalley Fruit Jar CO
Bindstone &T
New
New Jersey
Princeton
Bowdoin SQ
Revere House
Scollay Sq
Violet Mascotte
Shorty de Witt
Stuart
Leo Feist
Mary Pickford
Arthur Johnson
Revenue Cutter
Cervo Farrell Taylor ¢ Halliga
Syke Norman Telmo
Carl McCullot
Les Jund
Wes
B. F. Keith
Neptune’s Garden of Living Statues
Eleanor Gordon
George A. Hibbard
Francesca Rotoli Wilson
Melrose
Tie Collins, JR
Majestic
Mats
Edmund Breese
Bos Gee
Plymouth
Shubert
Paul J. Rainey
African H Hunt Pictures
Rei A. Rado
Joa Vacaze
Max Figman In “1
the Man On Us
HOWA
Howard RO
Maxim’s
Accreta Tee
Tieapreetedinr
Walpole ST
Pittsburgh
Wright & Ditson’s
Burke's
Adams House
Filene’s
Grounds
Ton Park
Big City
Villa Napoli
Nantasket
Dansan Edobster
King Philln
Edw. W. Dix
Commercial Wharf
Sorensen
Central Wharf
State St
Lina Lewis
Betty Alden
Rowe
Gloucester
North Shore
Seughttal Lea
Cape Ann
State
Tek
Arles
Ntic
State St. Guth
Uanch T. G. Mer. B
Provincetown
Dorothy Bradford
Atlantic Ave
Deily
Ft. Hill
Jabez S. Dyer
Ternwells Machigonne
Gen. Lincoln I
Otis
Bass Point
Nahant
Kevere Beach
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!