Most Mysterious Fire in Boston Damages Pearl Street Stock
A Boston fire investigation opens into Friday night blaze at 68 and 70 Pearl Street destroying the American Decorating Company stock and harming Sartwell Heinold Humphrey wares. No alarm, no water, and no clear origin baffled officials as they probe smoke filled floors and melted gas lines amid ruined wallpaper and furnishings.
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Fire officials served after mysterious Fifth Floor blaze
The fire marshal and staff faced summonses after investigations by Chief Cheswell and protective officials failed to explain the Fifth Floor Pearl Street fire at 7 Pearl Street.
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Pearl Street
Cheswell
Cuba Big Brother Cigarros Advertised For Dime Deal
A promotional blurb touts Cuba Big Brother Cigarros as Havana filled with identical tobacco used in premium cigars. It claims a pack of five costs a dime and urges trial.
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Cuba
Havana
Pickpocket Scuffle Near Presidential Visit in Lynn
Inspector Joe Knox of Boston on vacation foils a pickpocket in Lynn during the President's visit. He captures James Hamilton of Swampscott and identifies Frank Cunningham with tickets Philadelphia to New York. Ned Pratt alias The Owl is also seized as a known thief with prior arrests.
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Boston
James 2. Hamilton
Swampscott
Frank Cunningham
Philadelphia
New York
Ned Pratt
the Owl
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Portland
Maine
California
Pickpocket Complaints Rise After Presidential Train Departure
In Lynn on August 25 after the presidential train left for Boston, police report 18 complaints of pickpocketing with losses from 25 cents to 300 dollars. Four men were arrested on suspicion.
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Lynn
Boston
Nashua Hit By Terrific Electrical Storm
A powerful electrical storm struck Nashua New Hampshire causing damage to the Main Street M E Church the Nashua light heat and power station and a house of J Mirsky. Heavy hail damaged crops in the area.
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Whitney Held in 8000 Bail in Southbridge Stabbing
George H. Whitney, 28, was held in Worcester jail after failing to post 8000 bail on an attempted murder charge in Southbridge. He allegedly stabbed his wife nine times with a large needle last Friday. Mrs. Whitney, 26, is barely alive and doctors say she cannot recover. Whitney pleaded not guilty at a hearing.
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Southbridge
George H. Whitney
Worcester
Whitney
Miss Grace Hickey Recovering After Train Incident
Grace Hickey, previously believed fatally injured in Wyoming after being struck by a train while saving a pet dog, is recovering at Melrose Hospital. Doctors call her recovery remarkable. she suffered a severe brain concussion, temporary unconsciousness, and a broken hip, with internal injuries initially feared. She may return home in a few days.
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Melrose
Grace Hickey
Wyoming
Melrose Hospital
Von der Ahe Is Dying in St Louis Home
Chris Von der Ahe former baseball magnate lies gravely ill at his residence in St Louis with acute gastritis. Physicians report his condition is grave while friends say he is dying. He became ill Thursday morning and has been steadily sinking. Dr. Hemple, his chief physician, offers little hope for recovery.
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Chris von der Ahe
von der Ahe
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der Boss
President approves Miles Philippine trip in private mission
President Roosevelt through Secretary Cortelyou confirms General Miles may visit the Philippines to inspect troops and equipment and prepare a report. The War Department notes Miles has right to travel, though secretary Root initially opposed the plan as interference with conditions there. Miles leaves Boston for New York and will sail for Manila after Washington arrangements in about three weeks.
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Philippines
Roosevelt
Cortelyou
War Department
Washington
Root
Chaffee
Taft
Boston Area Weather Outlook
The local forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Tuesday fair and warmer with light variable winds. Wednesday will be partly cloudy with a chance of light local showers.
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Boston
Vicinity
Man Thrown From Wagon After Wheel Breaks in Jamaica Plain
Philip Rosenberg aged 88 of 380 Business street Hyde Park was thrown from his wagon when a wheel broke on Washburn street near Boylston street Jamaica Plain yesterday afternoon. He was taken to City Hospital with severe bruises.
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Business Street
Hyde Park
Washburn Street
Jamaica Plain
Boylston Street
City Hospital
Wakefield Approves $60 000 for Sewer Project At Meeting
At a special town meeting in Wakefield the city appropriated 60 000 for the metropolitan sewerage system, raising total expenditures to 285 000 with work barely half done. Citizens fear rising costs from an initial estimate of 300 000 as the tax rate climbs to 19.20 per thousand.
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Wakefield
Fire from defective chimney causes damage at Brighton home
A fire started from a defective chimney damaged a 212 story wooden dwelling at 38 Western Avenue Brighton yesterday afternoon, causing about 250 dollars in damage.
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Western Avenue
Brighton
Corporations Need National Control Over Multi State Firms
President Roosevelt urged Congress to regulate corporations operating in more than one state and favor national laws modeled on Massachusetts. He said current rules leave big firms outside legislative reach and called for publicity and strict anti trust enforcement while addressing a full Symphony Hall audience in Boston.
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Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Crane
Huntington
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