Paris Grieves For Dead After Underground Disaster
A Paris underground railway crash provokes intense citywide grief as officials visit the morgue and launch a judicial inquiry. Premier Combes tours the scene, vows relief measures, and the Hotel de Ville flies a half-mast flag while survivors recount the panic.
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Paris
Humbert
Meaux St. Marc
Loubet
Combes
M. Hurteaux
Republic
Jolliot
Seine Tribunal
Les Couronnes
Eugene Olliver
Premier Combes
Chief of Police
Council of Ministers
Hotel de Ville
Soldiers Rescue Three Women At Duxbury Encampment
Four members of the Fifth Regiment, M. V. M., saved three unknown women from drowning near Powder Point bridge as teams played baseball and drills continued despite poor weather. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. with the rescuers jumping from the bridge to reach the struggling swimmers and guiding them to shore.
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James Benson
Harry McBarron
Powder Point
Brant Rock
Land Bill Passes Third Reading in Lords
London August 11 The House of Lords approved the third reading of the Irish land bill. Duke of Devonshire cautioned on Commons action regarding landlords amendments while expressing confidence in the government’s position. Lord Abercorn spoke for landlords and hoped the bill would aid all Ireland.
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Lords London
House of Lords
Duke of Devonshire
House of Commons
Lord Abercorn
Ireland
Crete shaken by earthquake with no casualties
Despatch from Candia Crete reports an earthquake at 6 this morning lasting 32 seconds with no injuries.
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Crete
London
Candia
Irondequoit Wins Canada Cup Race Under New Skipper
In Toronto on August 11 Irondequoit under A Hannan and James Barr overtook Strathcona to win the first Canada Cup race. Strong wind and choppy seas favored the American boat as Irondequoit extended its lead from the start to the finish, despite Strathcona's late efforts.
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Toronto
Ont
New York
A. Hannan
Irondequoit
Hannan
Strathcona
James Barr
Leeward
Jarvis
Saloon Wins 300 Foot Boundary Open Near Dewey Square
Boston liquor interests claim a partial victory securing a license within 300 feet of Dewey square. L. G. Killian moves license from 18 Columbus to 7 Federal street to open a large bar and liquor store in the Hecht Building near Federal and Milton place with work slated for completion by November 1.
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Dewey Square
Boston
Federal Street
Emmons
Clark
L. G. Killian
Columbus Avenue
Mr. Killian
Killian
Theesquare
Hecht
Milton Place
Assault and Drunk Keep Police Busy in Briggs Place Incident
Sergeant Manning and officers O'Brien and Dawson faced a 20 minute melee near Briggs place and Dwight street as a crowd of over 500 watched. William Hillgrove 24 Shawmut avenue was arrested for assaulting an unknown woman. A colored epileptic woman lay in the gutter and died. a physician diagnosed epilepsy and she was taken by ambulance to City Hospital.
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Briggs Place
Manning
O’brien
Dawson
Division 5
South End
Dover Street
Division 4
City Hospital
Dwight Street
William Hillgrove
Shawmut Avenue
Hillgrove
Dover
Washington Streets
Indian Locked Up at Station 5
Frank Davis a Kickapoo Indian described as the city’s few red men arrested, charged with assaulting Violet Palma with a brick near Wilkes Street and Shawmut avenue on Aug G. Davis arrested on Atlantic Avenue after remaining unseen in the South End.
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Frank Davis
Station 5
Davis
Violet Palma
Davis Street
Wilkes Street
Shawmut Avenue
G. Davis
South End
King
Atlantic Avenue
Somerville Man Shot On South Street
Frank Chickey, 23, of 38 Horace Street, Somerville, says a mistaken identity led to him being shot in the left arm by an unknown man on South Street shortly after 9 pm. The wound from a 38 caliber revolver was treated at a relief station half an hour later.
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Frank Chickey
Horace Street
Somerville
South Street
Chickey
Princess Radziwill Freed From Cape Town Prison
Princess Radziwill, daughter of Count Dymski, freed after two years’ imprisonment for forgery tied to notes alleged to be Cecil Rhodes signatures. She fled to England after eloping with Prince Radziwill and facing multiple suits in Cape Town over disputed credits.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Radziwill
Supreme Court
Cecil Rhodes
England
Dymski
Galieia
Attorney General Knox Meets President in Oyster Bay
Knox called on the President to discuss pending Justice Department appointments and to review the Littauer-Lyon case. He planned a return to Beverly Farms, Mass. Bishop O'Gorman visited, and Charles P. McClelland of Westchester was named to the board of general appraisers.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Knox
New York
Department of Justice
Littauer-Lyon
Beverly Farms
Mass
Bishop O'Gorman
Sioux Falls
S. D
Charles P. McClelland
Westchester County
McCleland
New York State Senate
Washington Street Route for Tunnel Favored
Suburbs of Boston urge the Washington street route for the new subway between Pleasant and State streets. The railroad commissioners will accept written communications before Sept 1 but will not hold a public hearing. Somerville, Melrose, Charlestown groups back a Washington street tunnel plan.
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Washington Street
Boston
Pleasant
State Streets
Somerville
Melrose
Citizens’ Improvement Association of
Charlestown
Unmoved Strikers Stand Fast Over B&A Work-Shift Plan
The executive committee of the Boston & Albany strikers rejects the division officials’ threat to move all machine shops from Rensselaer and Springfield to Worcester if the dispute remains unsettled. They argue Worcester already houses unionized workers and that Springfield is essential for a large shop midway on the line. Reports note shop layoffs at Rensselaer, departures at Worcester, and no decision to invite the State Board of Arbitration, with Morriss Saunders expected to visit.
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Boston
Worcester
Springfield
United States
Boston & Albany
Foreman Lane
South Terminal
State Board of Arbitration
State Board
Morriss Saunders
Machinists
Tech
van Etten
Knights of Labor Invite Bates and Collins Parade Review
The Knights of Labor Boston District Assembly 30 invites Governor John L. Bates and Mayor Pr. A. Collins to review the parade. The route forms along Huntington avenue and includes Copley Square, Beacon Street, School Street, and Washington Street with 23 assemblies expected in line. District Master Workman John A. McGonagle will announce staff and assign placements.
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Knights of Labor
Central Labor Union
Building Trades Council
District Assembly
John L. Bates
Pr. A. Collins
School
Beacon Streets
Knights of Labor of
Boston
John A. McGonagle
Huntington Avenue
Copley Square
Dartmouth Street
Dedham Street
Shawmut Avenue
Tremont Street
Eliot Street
Park Square
Charles Street
Beacon Street
School Street
Washington Street
Milk Street
Postoffice Square
Machinists Union Forming in Charlestown
Charlestown machinists vote to form a union meeting at Pythian Hall at 8 PM Tuesday. The plan follows a discussion held at the Jackson Club rooms with workers from the Charlestown navy yard and nearby shops. State President John H. Connolly and Boston Lodge official William R. Dyer addressed the gathering.
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Charlestown
Pythian Hall
Main Street
Charlestown Navy Yard
Jackson Club Rooms
Main
Henley Streets
Boston
Navy Yard
International Machinists’ Union
John H. Connolly
William R. Dyer
The
Boston Lodge of Machinists
Cigarmakers Union 97 Reports Major Factory Unionization
The national organization reports that many of the country's largest Havana cigar manufacturers have unionized their factories and will place the union label on all their boxes.
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Union 97
Union 104 Announces Open Track Events for Apollo Garden Outing
At last night’s meeting of Electrical Workers' Union 104 the outing committee reported plans for August 22 at Apollo Garden to include a 100 yard dash and a one mile race open to all. The organizers expect many top runners from eastern parts of the state to participate.
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Electrical Workers’ Union
Apollo Garden
Brass Moulders Union expands as 27 applicants join
Nearly all brass moulders belong to Brass Moulders Union 192. The union last night admitted 27 applicants. Malcolm Flynn was elected delegate to represent the Chandelier Workers Union 18 at the national convention of several brass and polish trades in Cleveland. Martin O’Hare was chosen as delegate for the Pol ishers Buffers and Platers Union. Boston Roofers Protective Union 1 members will join Labor Day parade with Building Trades Council. Uniforms were issued and several applications received.
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Brass Moulders’ Union
Malcolm Flynn
Cleveland
Boston Roofers’ Protective Union 1
Building Trades Council
Charlestown Woman Nellie Benson Missing Since Sunday
Mrs Nellie Benson age 21 has been missing from 117 High Street Charlestown since Sunday. She left at about 2 PM saying she would return soon. No trace has been found and her husband is nearly distraught over her disappearance.
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Nellie Benson
High Street
Charlestown
Corbett Pronounced in Perfect Health
James J. Corbett was examined by Dr. Clarence E. Tillman the Yosemite A C physician and pronounced in perfect health after tests. Jeffries will move from Harbin Springs to Oakland tomorrow and stay with the Reliance Club through Friday night. Delaney expresses confidence and vows to win the contest from start to finish.
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San Francisco
James J. Corbett
Clarence E. Tillman
Yosemite A. C
Jeffries
Harbin Springs
Oakland
Reliance Club
Delaney
Jeffries and Corbett in peak training pose
A recent photo shows Jeffries and Corbett in superb condition. The doctor notes Corbett’s power and speed, with a careful routine to sustain him for the championship, while both boxers continue road work and gym sessions through training.
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Jeffries
Corbett
Jeffries Predicts Quick Victory Over Corbett Next Friday
Champion James J. Jeffries told reporters in Harbin Springs California that Corbett will face a faster, more dominant Jeffries than ever before. He plans a rapid start and believes Corbett will be at his mercy within five rounds, aiming to win on points rather than a full 15.
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Harbin Springs
Cal
James J. Jeffries
Corbett
Jeffries
Corbett Confident in Chase of Jeffries for Heavyweight Title
Alameda August 11 James J Corbett declares he is in peak form and ready to face Champion Jeffries next Friday night He states he can offset Jeffries greater strength with cleverness and a punch that may surprise the champ He aims for a decision even if a knockout does not occur.
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Alameda
Cal
James J. Corbett
Jeffries
Jeffries Favored by Betting in San Francisco
Betting shows James J. Jeffries holding the sporting public’s support. Early today the favorite stood 1 to 2 with potential shifts to 4 to 10 or 6 to 10 as Harry Corbett notes possible fluctuations. Bettors and speculators await movement before the fifth game.
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San Francisco
Jeffries
Harry Corbett
Gompers Challenges Parry to Public Debate
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor issues a challenge to D. M. Parry president of the National Manufacturers' Association to debate unionism on Labor Day at the Indianapolis fairgrounds. Parry expresses interest but jokes about not using Gompers as a rival at a baby show.
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Gompers
Parry
Indianapolis
Ind
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Garment Workers
D. M. Parry
National Manufacturers’ Association
Mr. Gompers
British Golfers Win First Match on Quick Greens
British golfers win the opening match of a tour while American players struggle in short game on fast greens. Alsop and Campbell lead the Americans to a tense victory, with Yale and Harvard pairs strong on long drives. The day ends with American hopes rising for singles tomorrow and a Massachusettes showcase planned for Thursday at Manchester Essex County Club.
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D. F. Rawson
Cambridge
Co. W. Day
Oxford
W. C. Chick
Harvard
J. W. Baker
Yale
Low
Alsop
Campbell
Murdock
Winston
Barne
Beveridge
Reinhart
Conklin
Princeton
Branston
N. F. Hunter
Ellis
Leathart
Smith
Jennings
Myopia
Essex County
Manchester
Mass
Baseball magnates discuss new agreement in New York
Ban Johnson of the American league, William L Pulliam of the National league, and Powers of the Eastern league met in New York to discuss a proposed new national agreement. No definite action was taken. the group adjourned to August 25 for a further meeting at Saratoga with a nine member committee.
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New York
Ban Johnson
Pulliam
National League
Powers
Committee of Nine
Saratoga
Markdown trousers offer big cuts across all lines
Our stock adjustments bring price concessions on Morse made Superior trousers. $3.50 items reduced to $2.50, $4.00 to $3.00, $5.00 to $4.00, and $6.00 to $5.00. Suitable for vacation, business or semi dress, these trousers retain style and quality at lower prices.
Maud Trotter Acquitted In Police Assault Case
At a special session of the Municipal Court Judge Bennett acquitted Maud A. Trotter of assaulting Police Officer Murray with a hat pin during the Booker Washington meeting at Zion Church. Williams was sentenced to six months for cutting and wounding Bernard A. Charles and appealed. The crowd cheered as the verdict was announced.
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Booker Washington
Zion Church
Bennett
Stephen Williams
Bernard A. Charles
Maud A. Trotter
Miss Trotter
Williams
Miss Maud Trotter
Murray
Trotter
Benjamin
Mr. Trotter
Pen
Court House
Burglary Wave Hits Boston Area Reports of multiple break-ins surge
Across Boston and nearby towns a burglary wave unfolds with incidents in Wrentham Somerville Medford and South Boston. Suspects burglarize residences post offices and shops while facing arrests and ongoing manhunt efforts. Victims report ransacked homes and thefts including clothing watches and a pocket book.
Special Administrators Sought for Magoun Estate
Middlex Probate Court receives request to appoint Edwin H Pope and Robert W Frost as special administrators for the Magoun estate until an executor is named or a permanent administrator is appointed if the will is disallowed.
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Middlesex Probate Court
Edwin H. Pope
Margaret Magoun
Robert W. Frost
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