Hoboken Fire Destroys Piers 5 and 6 Threatening Leviathan
A massive blaze at Hoboken waterfront destroyed Piers 5 and 6 and endangered the Leviathan and the Wheaton. About 500 bodies awaited shipment as army and longshoremen worked to remove remains while fireboats and tugs battled the flames and nearby homes were at risk. Firefighters from multiple towns assisted as explosions erupted and the fire raged across the wood structures.
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Hoboken
N. J
Army
Leviathan
Wheaton
Wilbur
Pier 6
Hudson, River
Washington Streets
Hobokennesi
River Street
New York Harbor
Jersey City
Hawthorne Home Preservation Sparked by Maine Association
The Hawthorne Community Association led by B F Cook aims to preserve the house of Raymond Me where Hawthorne spent his boyhood. Willis C Norris and Sebago Lake cottagers contribute funds with an initial 1000 dollars, planning the restoration as a community centre in remote region. Hawthorne’s Maine years are tied to his shy, solitary temperament and his bond with Raymond.
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Raymond Me
Hawthorne
B. F. Cook
South Casco
Sebago Lake
Willis C. Norris
Willimantic
Hawthorne Community Association
Salem
Mass
Nathaniel
Raymond
Maine
Roxbury Mother Collapses After Assault Charge Discharged
Mrs Jane Quigley of 16 Cliff Street Roxbury a 21 year old mother with her infant in arms fainted in Roxbury Court yesterday when Judge Hayden discharged her after she faced an assault charge against Mrs Cooney of the same address who did not appear in court.
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Jane Quigley
Cliff Street
Roxbury
Hayden
Quigley
Cooney
Sbury
Not Guilty Patrolman Cleared After Boston Assault Trial
James Murphy of 91 West Broadway South Boston appeared in South Boston court with a broken nose and two black eyes and was found not guilty of assault and battery on Patrolman Leon M Randall of the Athens street station. Charles J Hess South Boston Trade Association secretary said he will file a complaint with the police commissioner against Patrolman Randall alleging repeated brutality to prisoners. Murphy said Randall clubbed him without provocation after he asked for a friend’s release.
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James Murphy
West Broadway
South Boston
Leon M. Randall
Athens Street
Randall
Charles J. Hess
Cretic Sets Fast Azores Passage Record
The steamship Cretic of White Star line anchored at quarantine after a swift voyage from Genoa Naples and the Azores. The run from Ponta Delgada to port is about five days and seven hours, a likely record. The liner, with around 700 passengers, 70 in first class, is commanded by Captain Nixon replacing Captain Morehouse.
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Cretic
White Star Line
Genoa
Naples
Azores
Ponta Delgada
Nixon
Morehouse
Sailor Fells Unconscious from Engine Gas Fumes
Hayden Whynot, a sailor on the Bering, was overcome by fumes at Commonwealth Pier and rushed to City Hospital in dangerous condition from acute gas poisoning. He was found unconscious by a comrade and cared for by police responders yesterday.
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Hayden Whynot
Bering
Commonwealth Pier
Roxbury Writer Agrees to Mental Observation
Carl Michalgon of Waverly Street Roxbury a self described short story writer friend of Tolstoi and Anatole France has agreed with police that there may be doubt about his sanity and volunteers for observation at the Psychopathic Hospital.
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Carl Michalgon
Waverly Street
Roxbury
Tolstoi
Anatole France
Phsycopathic Hospital
Coal Prices Stay High Amid Winter Demand
Boston coal dealers warn prices will remain steep into spring. Winter rush, transport trouble, and empty bins push buyers to act now. current rates run $9.75 to $16 per ton depending on grade. Industry leaders Baker and Phinney report ample supply but cautious public buying due to hoped for price drops and misinformation.
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Boston
Edward H. Baker
Massachusetts Hard Coal Company
Wallace B. Phinney
City Fuel Company
Phinney
Tremont Trust depositors urged to file proofs by Sept 1
About 13,000 of Tremont Trust’s 36,000 depositors have not yet filed proofs of claims. Bank Commissioner Allen announced that proofs must be presented by September 1 at 6 o'clock. After the deadline, nonfilers will miss dividends declared before their filing date unless the court orders otherwise.
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Tremont Trust Company
Allen
Wheel Comes Off Hits Pedestrian in Nantasket Road Incident
William A. Hahn of Nonantum Road Newton was struck by a car wheel that detached from a vehicle owned by Alexander Manita of Nantasket Avenue while he walked along Green Hill Nantasket last night. Hahn suffered a fractured leg. Manita was uninjured.
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William A. ¥. Hahn
Nonantum Road
Newton
Green Hill
Nantasket
Alexander Manita
Nantasket Avenue
Swig Opens Drive For Allen's Removal
Simon Swig, vice-president of Tremont Trust, filed an initiative petition with the Attorney-General to seek a bill compelling the Governor to remove Bank Commissioner Joseph Allen if a jury finds the bank closure unjustified. The Attorney-General will review form and constitutionality. he had no comment.
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Joseph ©. Allen
Simon Swig
Tremont Trust Company
Allen
Swig
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Hong Kong
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OOK SD
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