Dorchester Man Sacrifices Life Rescuing Boys in Powow River
Willis Jordan 22 of Adams Street Dorchester gave his life saving Horace Smith 14 and William Moody from drowning in the Powow River at South Hampton Village. Moody and Horace Smith were boarders at John W. Smith’s White's Corner home. the river ran high after recent rains. Moody moved out to a distance before danger became clear.
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Amesbury
Horace Smith
William Moody
Willis Jordan
Adams Street
Dorchester
Powow
South Hampton Village
Jordan
Moody
John W. Smith
White’s Corner
Drowning Rescue Ends in Tragedy at River
A man noticed a drowning boy in distress and rushed to help. He was seized by Moody, who dragged them both under. Another rescuer, Jordan, attempted a save but sank. he did not reappear. Smith saved Moody and retrieved Jordan’s body.
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Smith
Moody
Jordan
Powwow River
Baby Rescued From Starving Gypsy Camp in Newton
A months old infant nearly starved was removed from a Thompsonville gypsy encampment by a Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children official. The child will be cared for by the Boston branch of the society. The same gypsy women previously faced larceny charges in court today.
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Newton
Thompsonville
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Boston
U S Plans Invasion of Haiti Revealed
Washington reports the war department has completed invasion plans for Haiti to restore order if needed. Captain Charles Young and other sources indicate troops could be rushed from eastern ports to Port au Prince Gonaives or St Nicholas with navy support including a cruiser and gunboats.
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War Department
Haiti
Charles Young
Ninth Cavalry
Port Au Prince
Gonaives
St. Nicholas
Navy Department
Plan for 5000 US troops to invade Haiti outlined
The article reports that about 5000 US troops could be assembled near Hampton Roads or Charleston to quell Haitian unrest and establish order. It notes War Department planning, transport mobilization, and the backing of Secretary Root to protect foreigners and uphold the Monroe Doctrine. Captain Young, the sole colored West Point graduate in the US Army, is cited as having drafted the invasion plan.
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Haiti
Hampton Roads
Charleston
War Department
Hayti
State Department
Root
Haytian
Captain Young
West Point
United States Army
Philippines
Boston Elevated Lines Rated Superior to All Cities
The North American notes Boston and suburbs offer the best combined street elevated and subway service in the United States. It highlights the absence of water in capitalization, cash premiums exceeding four million dollars, and robust employee rewards including a $15 yearly bonus and $25 monthly pensions. It concludes Boston’s transportation surpasses any other big city.
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Boston Electric Railway
Boston
United States
Boston Elevated Railway
West End Street Railway
Pany
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Boston 18
Police Close In On Jamaica Plain Bandits After Double Officer Slaying
Autopsy shows Special Officer Frank McDermott and Constable Charles Emerson were shot then clubbed to death. Witness saw two men towards Lowell. clues include cloth fragments a cap and Emerson’s stolen watch. Methuen hosts a armed posse led by ex Chief Albert B. Gordon with orders to shoot to kill if necessary. militia may be called.
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Frank McDermott
Charles H. Emerson
Officer McDermott
Emerson
Lowell
Michael Morrisey
Morris Wolf
Boston
Jamaica Plain
Charles Gilds
Methuen
Pine Island
Lawrence
Albert B. Gordon
Autopsy Confirms Double Slaying in Methuen
Autopsy findings show Constable Charles H. Emerson and Special Officer Frank McDermott were both shot to death, fueling police belief the murder bears earmarks of a single perpetrator.
Woman held up and shot on crowded Magnolia road
In Magnolia on August 10 an elderly guest of the Oceanside Hotel was ambushed by a highwayman in broad daylight, shot and robbed. Police statewide pursue a suspect as residents fear rising lawlessness in nearby towns Jamaica Plain and Methuen.
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Magnolia
W. T. Cornell
Oceanside
North Shore
Jamaica Plain
Methuen
Notable New York Woman Survives Shore Road Robbery
Mrs. Cornell, over 70 and prominent in New York society, was shot on Shore road near Oceanside Hotel. The attacker seized a $15 arm bag and attempted to snatch rings valued at $2000, injuring her fingers before fleeing. The wound is not life threatening but the shock could prove fatal.
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Cornell
New York
Summer Colony
Shore Road
Oceanside Hotel
North Shore
Arnold Lawson In Peril Escapes Fatal Crash
Arnold Lawson son of Thomas W. Lawson narrowly escaped death when his touring car hit a heavy drag loaded with drainpipe. He and chauffeur William Jaycock were thrown clear as the auto wrecked after the collision in Quincy on August 10. Jaycock suffered a severe gash above the eye.
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Quincy
Arnold Lawson
Thomas W. Lawson
Lawson
William Jayecock
Mr. Lawson
Jaycock
Weather outlook for Boston and New England
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday with partly cloudy skies and possible showers in focal areas. Washington reports New England will see fair weather with showers possible in southern portions and light to fresh southerly winds.
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Vicinity
Washington
New England
Bailey’s Notes of Yesterday’s Sports Highlights
Bill Bailey reports Red Sox in St Louis ride, Pookie Steele enters Hall of Fame, Sarge Will Dineen ejected. Red Sox three games behind Philadelphia. Cardinals beat the Doves 18-? in a noisy matchup. Armory A A schedule shows Johnny Carroll replacing Donovan. Ellen wins again in Marblehead class A racing as Giants edge Cubs and Pirates falter in Philadelphia.
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Red Sox
St. Louis
Browns
Pookie” Steele
Boston Aggregation
Hall of Fame
Armory A. A
Mike Donovan
Rochester
N. Y
Brooklyn
Johnny Carroll
Bill Papke
Marblehead
Ellen
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburg Pirates
Philadelphia
Summer Girl Uses Calista Cream To Avoid Sunburn
An advertorial touts Calista Cream as protecting the skin from sunburn at public counters. The piece notes Governor's Day events on Tuesday August 11 with Fifth Regiment in camp at Framingham muster grounds and Boston Worcester trains from Park Square every 18 minutes.
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Framingham
Boston & Worcester
Park Square
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