Explosion at Charlestown Yard Likely Fatal for One Worker
At 3 17 yesterday afternoon an explosion at the Mystic wharf yard of the Boston and Maine railroad in Charlestown injured two men. William N. Stewart 45 of South Boston is on the dangerous list and expected to die. Michael Curley 48 of Roxbury was burned but survived.
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Mystic Wharf
Boston & Maine Railroad
Charlestown
William N. Stewart
Dorchester Street
Boston
Michael Curley
Chadwick Street
Roxbury
W. M. Barry
Chelsea Bridge
Barry
Plere
Curley
Stewart
J. R. Teel
Jim Ketchell
Two Young Burglars Confess in South End Case
Two boys ages 10 and 9 admitted burglarizing William Brown’s home at 1612 Compton Street and stealing over 500 dollars worth of jewelry bric a brac chinaware and furs. Patrolman Trainor recovered all the stolen property from the boys’ homes and they were released to parents with no charges filed. Brown had moved to New York a week earlier and his rear window four trunks and three doors were damaged in the burglary.
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South End
William Brown
Compton Street
Patrolmar Trainor
Boston
New York
Frank Lienemann Fends Off Three Attackers on Melrose Street
Frank Lienemann of 53 Melrose street fought three men he detected assaulting an elderly man on Melrose street last night and sustained two broken bones in his hand.
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Melrose Street
Frank Lienemann
Boke
Bomb gift to New York police captain injures none
A cigar box containing guncotton disguised as a gift was mailed to Precinct Police Captain Miles O Reilly in New York. The blast when opened caused a small explosion in the cellar, but no one was reported harmed.
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New York
Miles O’ Reilly
Jacob H. Schiff
Mary Mapes Dodge Dies at Onterra Park Cottage
Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge editor of St. Nicholas Magazine and author died today in her summer cottage at Onterra Park Tannersville New York. She had served as editor of St. Nicholas since 1873.
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New York
Mary Mapes Dodge
St. Nicholas Magazine
Onterra Park
Tannersville
N. Y
St. Nicholas
Trolley Cars Run From Park Square to South Framingham and Worcester
Cars of the Boston and Worcester Trolley Air Line depart Park Square every 15 minutes heading to South Framingham Worcester and Lake Quinsgamond while passing the great metropolitan basins. Service described as excellent.
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Boston & Worcester Trolley Air Line
Park Sq
Nightcaps of Sanford's Ginger Spotlight Restful Relief
A lively note extols the Hot Nightcaps of Sanford's Ginger as a remedy for fatigue and sleeplessness. The item promises unique rest and renewed energy, touting its effectiveness and appeal.
Bribe Testimony Heard in Grand Jury Sessions
The grand jury heard testimony on graft allegations involving city officials Alderman Linehan and others, including labor leaders and union officers. District Attorney Sughrue opened proceedings with 22 jurors summoned as Judge Decourcy presided, continuing on page 5.
Grand jury probes East Boston dock trust bribery case
Fifteen witnesses testified in the opening grand jury inquiry into alleged bribery tied to a Board of Aldermen vote enabling the dock trust to lay tracks in East Boston. Alderman Linehan led the day as more subpoenas brought the total heard to over 30, with hearings likely into week’s end and most aldermen present except Bromberg and Clark.
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Grand Jury
Dock Trust
Boston
Frank J. Linehan
Mrs Barber Testifies in Evans Murder Trial
In Somerville Police Court the defense for Joseph Evans opens with testimony from his housekeeper Mrs Gertrude Barber wife of Allen J Barber of Woonsocket She recalls Aug 1 supper with Evans Fraser and detectives then describes the doorbell scuffle a shot and Fraser's body Evans calm and unseen, Barber notes a nose scratch days later The hearing resumes the next morning.
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Joseph Evans
Somerville
George L. Fraser
Gertrude Barber
Evans
Mr. Evans
Attorney Witte
Barber
Fire on Battle Line Steamer Eretria Causes $6000 Damage
Fire aboard the Battle line steamer Eretria in the bunkers en route from Liverpool to St John New Brunswick was extinguished after a hole was broken in the hull. Water was poured on burning coal to subdue the blaze with estimated damage around $6000.
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ST. John
N. B
Battle Line
Eretria
Liverpool
Chief Clue to Strangler of Mattie Hackett Found
Readfield Depot Maine police report details a cord used in Mattie Hackett murder. The two foot eight inch mail card cord had three knots including a granny knot. the knot under the throat caused the strangulation. The cord length and knots point to the method and potential suspect.
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Readfield Depot
Mattie Hackett
PLAN IN SUSPENSE OVER RUSSO JAPANESE PEACE
In Portsmouth New Hampshire August 21 the fate of President Roosevelt's bid to salvage the Russo Japanese peace conference remains in doubt. No reply from Emperor Nicholas to M Witte's message has arrived yet despite reports from St Petersburg that Nicholas and his advisers refuse to concede territory or pay war tribute. The crisis could return when the session reconvenes and the President's Japanese moves remain a mystery.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Roosevelt
M. Witte
Nicholas
St. Petersburg
Fair and Warmer Weather for Boston and Vicinity
Local forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair skies and warmer conditions Tuesday and Wednesday. Light southwest winds accompany the warmer spell.
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Boston and Vicinity
Weather forecast for Eastern New York New England and Mid Atlantic
Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday calls for fair conditions in eastern New York with light to fresh south to southwest winds. In New England expect partly cloudy and warmer Tuesday with showers and cooler air at night or Wednesday in the north, fair in the south, and fresh southwest winds. Temperatures to rise in the Middle Atlantic and central valleys then fall Wednesday.
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Washington
New York
New England
England
Middle Atlantic
Rts
Mauumennt Sinas
Grand Anks
Readfield Readies Third Day In Hackett Murder Inquiry
Readfield Maine authorities tightened the Mattie Hackett case with four witnesses, a sister and three hotel workers among them. The theory points to a jealous woman. investigators expect days more work. A weaver's knot tied the murder cord. conflicting alibi details emerged from Raymonds and others.
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Readfield Depot
Readfield Corners
Ham
Brown
Leigh
Mattie Hackett
Ethelyn Hackett
Stevens
Bert Raymond
Elsie Hobbs Raymond
Nathan Raymond
Milliken
Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Promises Restful Sleep Tip
Take Horsford's acid phosphate half a teaspoon in half a glass of water just before retiring for a refreshing sleep, as advised by early home remedy columns.
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Horsford
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