23 Killed in Wallace Bros Circus Train Wreck
Durand Michigan August 7 23 people died when two Wallace Bros circus train sections collided in Grand Trunk yards. An inquest will be held August 14. Officials blame Engineer Probst claiming air brakes failed. Probst cites no air charge after the Lansing water stop. Nineteen workers died instantly. four others were seriously injured.
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Durand
Mich
Grand Trunk
Wallace Bros
Farrer
Probst
Battle Creek
W. G. Brownlee
McCarthy
Large
Foley
J. Hazel
Prospt
Lansing
New York Central Train Jars at Forty-ninth Street
In a flying switch on the New York Central railway at Forty-ninth street today the White Plains express engine was derailed and ditched. The train collided with the engine and was jarred considerably. No one was hurt.
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New York
New York Central Railway
Forty-ninth Street
White Plains
Doherty Brothers Win in International Doubles Match
R F and H L Doherty defeated R D and G L Wrenn in four sets 7-5 9-7 2-6 6-2 at Longwood Club. The victory puts Britain ahead 2 matches to 1 in the Davis challenge bowl series with two singles to come, making a British triumph likely.
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Longwood Club
R F
H. L. Doherty
R. D
G. L. Wrenn
Great Britain
America
Bob Wrenn
R. F. Doherty
Probaly
George
Doherty Brothers
Wrenn Brothers
R. F E
H. IL. Doherty
E Doherty Brothers
Longwood Yesterdy
Bad Water Causes Outcry in Roxbury Area
Residents along Centre street Westerly and nearby Roxbury Jamaica Plain lines report foul smelling discolored water for days. They suspect sewer pipe cross or break near new excavations and blame the Boston water department for slow action while families buy spring water from Jamaica Pond.
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Centre Street
Westerly
Wyman
Roxbury
Jamaica Plain
Jamaica Pond
Boston Water Department
Westerly Street
Clue from Kidnapped Angelina Lapuma Points to Suspect
After 16 days missing, Angelina Lapuma is found and murmurs "Tessie" the nickname of Theresa Maroni. Police link the clue to Maroni who has since moved from 339 East 113th Street and awaits location for questioning.
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New York
Angelina Lapuma
Tessie
Theresa Maroni
East One Hundred and Thirteenth Street
Allen of East Boston Missing With 80000 Bond Dispute
Allen of East Boston vanishes amid a dispute over required bonds for the society treasurer. Officers urged bonding for prudent operation. Allen resisted, saying it shadowed his reputation. A Canada border search with mounted police seeks him. his son Chester, a former lumber clerk, and daughters remain with Mrs. Allen in social and civic circles.
Coffee nerves eased by Postum switch in Washington woman’s story
A Washington woman credits Postum food coffee with ending years of coffee caused headaches and fatigue. She switched after reading a religious paper and found headaches faded within days, strength returned, and nerves steadied. She stresses boiling Postum 15 minutes and notes the company contest offer.
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Washington
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Defaulter Allen Sought by U S Police After Stock Losses
Rev Mr Spencer presented a Montreal letter from Mr Allen whose disappearance follows heavy betting losses. Investigations show Allen faced bond pressure, fled to avoid scrutiny of society securities, and likely fled abroad. Chief Watts and Montreal police chiefs coordinated a cross border search with hundreds of Allen photos sent to alert fleets.
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Spencer
Allen
Montreal
Mr. Allen
William B. Watts
United States
Carpenter
Watts
Officer’s Disappearance Linked to Montreal Trip
In East Boston, authorities pursue a lead about an officer missing after rumors he left on the 7 o’clock train bound for Montreal Saturday night. Investigators are examining surveillance and station logs for any further movements.
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Boston Court
Montreal
Allen's Career and His Home Life
Willard S. Allen, 60, longtime clerk of the East Boston District Court for 29 years, also treasurer of the Methodist Preachers' Aid Society. A native of Eastford, Connecticut and Wesleyan University graduate, he has been active with the Saratoga Street Methodist Church and its Sunday school, serving as bail commissioner for a decade.
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Willard S. Allen
East Boston
Methodist Preachers’ Aid Society
Eastford
Conn
Wesleyan University
Saratoga Street
Judge Emmons stunned by Allen disappearance
Judge Emmons, chair of the Police Board and longtime friend of Mr. Allen, expressed shock upon learning of Allen's disappearance. He recalled rumors of missing sums and an unaccounted absence from his wife and family. Emmons said he had held Allen in high esteem and noted Allen's prior prominence for a local position now held by another.
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Judge Emmons
Police Board
Allen
Mr. Allen
Judge Immons
Mrs Allen Refuses To Comment On Absent Husband
Mrs Allen at 93 Lexington Street East Boston declines to discuss reports about her husband Mr Allen. She says she knows nothing of the matter and will not say how long he has been away while tears fill her eyes.
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Allen
Lexington Street
East
Boston
Egan Cousins Reach Western Amateur Golf Final
In Cleveland on August 7, H. Chandler Egan and Walter Egan of Exmoor each won tight semi finals to reach the Western amateur golf championship final. Chandler beat R. Russell of Detroit 2 up, while Walter defeated E. Brown of Cleveland 1 up. Both matches went to the 18th hole.
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Cleveland
Chicago
H. Chandler Egan
Exmoor
Walter Egan
Chandler
R. Russell
Detroit
E. Brown
Brown-W. Egan
Travis Opens President's Cup Strong at Ekwanok
Walter J. Travis of Garden City advances to the semi finals at Ekwanok Country Club after defeating John M. Ward 5 up 4 to play in the morning and C. D. Cleghorn 7 up 6 to play in the afternoon. He will face N. Mallouf of Fox Hills while F. J. O. Alsop of Yale meets Paul Waterman of Englewood in the other semi final.
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Manchester
Ekwanok Country Club
Walter J. Travis
Garden City
N. Mallouf
Fox Hills
F. J. O. Alsop
Yale
Paul Waterman
Englewood
Travis
John M. Ward
C. D. Cleghorn
Ekwanok Club
Duel Near Miss Over Mrs Tevis Sparks Resort Turmoil
At Bar Harbor a near duel erupted between Lt. John R. Edie of Indiana and A E Wiltze fiance of Mrs. Cornelia Baxter Tevis widow of California millionaire Hugh Tevis. The sword duel was proposed after social tensions at a Kebo Valley Club dance.
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Bar Harbor
John R. Edie
Indiana
A. E. Wiltze
Cornelia Baxter Tevis
Hugh Tevis
California
Edie
Wiltze
Kebo Valley Club
Mr. Wiltze
Charles E. Courtney
Mrs. Tevis
Miss Baxter
Courtney
Emery
Trousseau
Mr. Hughes
Coronado
Monterey
Cal
Cornelia
Harvard
Palace Hotel
San Francisco
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NEW York Central
Doherty
Chambers
Bov Wrenn
Love
George Wrenn
Dohertys
Deuce
Wrenns
Nets
Gms
Chester W
Border Street
Winthrop
Clara
Mary
Smith College
Emmons
EGANS
Ekwanok
Portland
Henry Crafts’ Sons
Albany Street
Mass
Dr. King
Lady Atte King Dental
Washington Street
Cor
Avon. Tel
Six Little Tailors
Washington ST
Oli South Meeting House
R. H. White Co
Oxford
H. B. McConnell
Boylston St
Hotel Pelham
Tan Genesee Pure Food Co
Lt Roy
Sargent Engraving CO
Colonial Building
Market St
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