Nearly Killed by Hoop in Chelsea Street Accident
Mary W. Seaver, 11 Orange Street, Chelsea, was knocked down and dragged 10 feet under a car after pursuing a rolling hoop on Washington Street. Passengers saw the child follow the vehicle for a block before veering into danger. the motorman stopped the car and workers lifted Mary free. She was taken to hospital with painful but non fatal injuries.
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Mary W. Seaver
Orange Street
Chelsea
Washington Street
Mary
Motorman James Babb hailed for saving child in street accident
Eyewitnesses credit motorman James Babb for stopping a street car in time to avert tragedy as a child lay 18 inches from the wheels. The child was rushed to Frost Hospital with scalp wounds and head and body bruises after being seen running toward Washington avenue near noon.
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James Babb
Frost Hospital
George F. Seaver
Mary
Washington Avenue
Mrs. Seaver
Nine thousand raised for Campbellton fire sufferers
In St John New Brunswick the Campbellton relief appeal gathered 12 000 people in King Square. The St John Polymorphian Club organized a musical benefit with six bands and other features. Collection boxes and public boxes contributed the $9000 total.
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ST. John, N. B
Campbellton
St. John
E R Anderson Appointed Master In Engraving Union Dispute
The Superior Court named Elbridge R. Anderson as master to take evidence in the dispute involving six engraving firms and Photo-Engravers' Union No 3. He will be paid 50 dollars daily and is expected to report back in about a month.
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Union No. 3
Superior Court
Elbridge R. Anderson
Anderson
119 New Police Expected Delayed By City Leaders
Mayor Fitzgerald told Police Commissioner O’Meara that the 119 additional officers he requested will not be provided before next year. The mayor questioned whether funds should be spent to enlarge the force until efficiency with current personnel is fully explored. The dispute followed a letter from the mayor to the commissioner.
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O'Meara
Fitzgerald
Mayor Responds to Police Increase and Public Grounds Rules
The letter from Stephen O Meara Esq Police Commissioner acknowledges August letters requesting more police officers and changes to ordinances governing public grounds. It notes two phases of the subject and aims for clarity. The Aug 5 analysis recognizes evils in current rules distinguishing peaks from public grounds.
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Stephen O’meara
Caleb Strong and James Sullivan Governors of Massachusetts
The article traces Massachusetts governorship from Increase Sumner to Caleb Strong and James Sullivan. It covers Strong’s 1800 inauguration, the interlude under acting Governor Moses Gill, and Sullivan’s 1807–1808 tenure, plus Sullivan’s early life, revolutionary role, legal career, public service, canal projects, and scholarly affiliations.
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Increase Sumner
Mr. Strong
Massachusetts
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Strong
Thomas Dawes
Commonwealth
Boston Post
United States
Biddeford
York County
Sullivan
Massachussets
John Adams
William Cushing
Continental Congress
New York
Washington
James Sullivan
Debate Over Boston Common Police Detail Reaches City Council
In a lengthy letter the writer questions park policing rules and sizing of officers, urging the City Council to amend ordinances. He cites costs of adding patrols, notes that two officers cannot handle the Common, and calls for action to curb disorderly elements and camping there.
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Boston Common
Campaign to Defend the Faith in Basque Provinces
Basque Catholic juntas vow a broad campaign in defense of Catholicism and plan a mammoth manifestation against the government. Carlist leaders meet behind closed doors as authorities fear Catholic and Carlist cooperation. Cardinal Merry Del Val sends papal thanks. Authorities pursue prosecutions of protest signers.
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San Sebastian
Spain
Merry del Val
Restelli Not Seen At Sydney Inquiries Continue
Aug 8 Boston and Sydney police mutually dispute tips about Restelli. Griffin’s sighting leads Sydney to withhold pursuit while Boston seeks clues via Italian detectives in New York and Newfoundland watchers. Lieutenant McKay, missing earlier, is in New York pursuing leads with Italian quarters and a friend who aided Restelli.
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Quincy
Burrill
Griffin
Sydney Police
Boston
Restelli
Griffn
McKay
New York City
Newfoundland
Cape Breton
Diet plan to lower body temperature and aid digestion
The article describes a diet that lowers perceived temperature by ten to twenty degrees through a vegetarian breakfast. It recommends fruit, Grape-Nuts with cream, toast, light butter, and Postum, avoiding hot meat meals for easier digestion. It cites The Road to Wellville as related reading.
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Wellville
Tener visits hub on political trip to Boston
Congressman John K. Tener Republican candidate for Pennsylvania governor stopped in Boston on his way to Salisbury Beach. He refused to discuss politics until August 27 and offered to chat baseball instead. Tener recalled playing for Haverhill and being canned by manager Supreme Justice William H. Moody. He is a prominent Elk and joined by Congressman Joseph F. OConnell at the Boston Workmen's Home.
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John K. Tener
Pennsylvania
Boston
Salisbury Beach
Tener
Haverhill
Supreme Justice
William H. Moody
Things a Mother Ought to Know About Father John’s Medicine
Mothers with weak run down children are advised to use Father John’s Medicine described as a pure wholesome food tonic free from alcohol or dangerous drugs. The notice claims thousands of mothers give it to children when they are enfeebled or not gaining flesh and strength.
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Father John
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