Norge Sinks Fishing Schooner La Coquette Off Grand Banks
The French fishing schooner La Coquette sank after a collision with the Norwegian steamer Norge near the Grand Banks on Aug 20. Sixteen crew members drowned. the Norge saved the captain and eight seamen while six crew and a dog were rescued from the Norge.
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New York
Thingvalla
Norge
Bayonne
France
Grand Banks
Stettin
Newfoundland
Knudsen
Lemenant
Ganneu
Allain
Lepvron
Monsinet
Graffet
Curntin
Halmefont
Lescot
Morguet
Gerard
Guenara
Decrois
Minguri
Baurel
Benpere
Berre
la Coquette
Miquelon
St. Servan
Electric Car Strikes Two Men Injuring Purcell and McGee
Richard C. Purcell of 215 Harrison Avenue and Patrick McGee of 15 Ash Street were struck by an inward-bound electric car at the Washington Street Bennet corner at 8 PM. Purcell suffered a crushed right foot possibly requiring amputation. McGee had injuries to his right foot and abdomen. Both were taken to City Hospital for treatment.
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Richard C. Purcell
Harrison Avenue
Patrick McGee
Ash Street
Washington Street
Bennet
Purcell
McGee
Private Messiter in Critical Condition at City Hospital
At 2 30 this morning report from City Hospital states Private Arthur M Messiter of the Seventy first New York Regiment was in a critical condition and could not live but a few hours his dysentery illness growing worse with each moment the hospital authorities said.
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City Hospital
Arthur M. Messiter
Seventy-first New York Regiment
Messiter
Superintendent Dwyer Resigns from Marcella Street Home
Michael J. Dwyer, superintendent of the Marcella Street Home, has tendered his resignation to Mayor Quincy and it has been accepted. The change takes effect next month as the system no longer requires a general head.
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Michael J. Dwyer
Marcella Street
Quincy
Dwyer
Belt Line Traffic Re-routed Through Berkeley and Boylston
During reconstruction of tracks and curves from Huntington Avenue into Dartmouth Street, Belt Line cars will run both directions via Berkeley and Boylston Streets instead of Dartmouth Huntington and Boylston.
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Huntington Avenue
Dartmouth Street
Berkeley
Boylston Streets
Boylston Street
Boy Drowned at Kelly's Wharf In East Boston Incident
John Mills 12 from East Boston fell off Kelly's Wharf near Jeffries Point and drowned after 7 pm. Police investigate after reports he was pushed in during rough play by older boys. Father recovered the body. Dr. Frazier failed to revive him. Neighbors fear testimony from witnesses.
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John W. Mills
Marginal Street
Boston
Kelly’s
Jeffries Point
Station 7
Frazier
Australian Jimmy Ryan Knocks Out Bobby Douglas in Fourteenth
In Louisville a skilled battle ends with Jimmy Ryan stunning Bobby Douglas in the fourteenth round. Ryan dominated from early on with sharp feints and powerful blows, finally delivering a decisive right hand that knocked Douglas out after a hard fought contest. Ryan plans to challenge Tommy Ryan for the welterweight title.
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Louisville
Jimmy Ryan
Bobby” Douglas
St. Louis
Ryan
Douglas
Tommy
Mary Weidner Injured After Fall From Second Story Window
Fifteen year old Mary Weidner of 92 Fifth Street South Boston fell from a second story window of her home last night. She sustained severe injuries to her head and back and was admitted to City Hospital where doctors say she will recover.
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Mary Weidner
Fifth Street
South
Boston
Plan to Route and Treat National Guard Soldiers Outlined
The city to host visiting regiments with options to stay at hotels or be met at the station. Hospitals will admit and treat all soldiers needing care with swift transport and extra nurses if needed. A Boston Volunteer Aid Association request was answered for ten beds, with possible extensions for Massachusetts Second Regiment men. Hospitals expect state payment but no formal agreement yet.
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Springfield
Volunteer Aid Asociation
Boston
Massachusetts Association
House of Mercy Hospital
Montauk
Red Cross Society
Volunteer Aid Association of Massachusetts
Wikoff
Massachusetts
Amagansett
Easthampton
Carey
Santiago
Yale
Thomastch
Hampden Park
Volunteer Aid Association
Dickinson
Alderman Gilmore
Armory
Lyman Street
Red Cross Aid at Camp Wikoff Sparks Controversy
At Montauk Camp Wikoff the Red Cross and Massachusetts Volunteer Aid mobilize to comfort sick Cuban war veterans amid government neglect. Secretary Alger’s visit draws crowds while politics loom over furloughs and muster-out timing.
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United States
Camp Wikoff
Department
Washington
Red Cross
Massachusetts Volunteer Aid
Alger
New York
Long Island
Montauk
Fen
Algeria
Aintiago
Siboney
Springfield Plans Subdued Reception for Second Regiment
Western Massachusetts mobilizes for the Second Regiment’s arrival in Springfield with free medical care and transport. No public parade is planned. officials arrange armory shelter, meals, and homeward carriage rides to ensure comfortable furloughs. Mayor Dickinson and Alderman Gilmore oversee this low key welcome.
Hospitalized soldiers progress at Massachusetts General
Sick soldiers at Massachusetts General Hospital show improvement with several walking to meals and others nearly recovered. No discharge yet as authorities plan for future arrivals and potential tents for new patients. Homeopathic Hospital reports six convalescent patients at comfort, to be kept a few days before discharge.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Wolcott
Homeopathic
Fatal Fight in Brooklyn Boxing Bout Draws Police Arrest
In Brooklyn at the Greenwood Athletic Club a boxing card ended amid chaos as police stopped the Butler vs Scott ten round bout. Scott collapsed after the fight and remained unconscious. Butler was arrested as hospital staff treated Scott, amid fears for his recovery following Horton law tensions.
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New York
Greenwood A. C
Brooklyn
New York City
Tommy Butler
Alex Scott
Scott
Buttler
Butler
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