Two Killed In Auto Wreck At Park Avenue Bridge
Long Branch New Jersey August 26 Two people died and three injured when a car driven by Frank J Mathews president of the Realty Trust Company of Jersey City plunged from the Park Avenue bridge into the railroad tracks below The chauffeur escaped injury The victims include Mrs J H Cobb of Richmond Va and Mrs Louis Pizzini The Rev Father Grant survived but shaken Mathews 46 held important local posts and had summers at Allenhurst The accident occurred as he tried to avoid a pedestrian and swerved the car over the railing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
N. J
Park Avenue
New York & Long Branch
Frank J. Mathews
Realty Trust Company
Jersey City
Mathews
J. H. Cobb
Richmond
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Louis Pizzini
Father Grant
Paulist Church
New York
Rudolph Meyer
Allenhurst
Hathaway Inn
Pizzini
Jersey City Sinking Fund
Third National Bank of
Fourth Regiment
Union League of
Carteret and
Palma Clubs
Cobb
Columbia
Asbury Park
Jefferson
Deposition of Dr. Leyds Stirs Boer Campaign
From The Hague report in the Daily Mail states Dr. Leyds European representative of the former Transvaal republic has been deposed for failing to explain a large missing sum from the Boer exchequer. The Boer cause may spread through South Africa like the Irish home rule campaign, prompting proposals to the British government as a condition of support in reconciliation and resettlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hague
Daily Mail
Leyds
Transvaal
South Africa
Ireland
Heyward Leads in South Carolina Democratic Primary
Columbia Aug 26 The Democratic primary produced heavy turnout with an estimated 85 000 to 90 000 votes. D C Heyward leads for Governor with Talbot and Tillman close behind while Lattimer leads for U S Senate and Hemphill Evans or Johnstone contend for the seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
D. C
Ivernia Reports Vessel Disabled Off Fastnet
Captain Pritchard of the Cunard liner Ivernia reports speaking a disabled steamer about 350 miles west of Fastnet. The vessel, believed to be the Norwegian Habila, sailed from Halifax Aug 14 bound to Brow Head for orders, and lost its propeller.
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Queenstown
Pritchard
Cunard
Ivernia
Boston
Fastnet
Habil
Halifax
N.S
Brow Head
Death on a wager ends in fatal swim race
John Ryan aged 25 of 310 Dover Street and a companion swam from Dover Street bridge to Smith's Wharf on a wager. Ryan died during the race, his body found wedged among piles at Smith's Wharf after cramps or exhaustion. The companion waited on the dock as Ryan sank, and authorities and trackers searched the river to recover the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ryan
Dover Street
Smith’s Wharf
Ryan
Smith’s
Crawtender McNamara
Jeremish Gallivan
Thomas Myron
Smith's Wharf
McCarthy
Keene
Dr. Eddy
Maine's speed over 18 knots on trial trip
Washington reports the Maine's measured speed was 17.96 knots on her Cape Ann trial, with tide against her. Officials expect corrected speed will exceed 18 knots, and acceptance hinges on final calculations and penalties if under 18. If needed, a second trial may be requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maine
Cape Ann
Navy Department
Cambridge Woman Struck by Corset Theft on Street
Annie Spofford of 33 Wall Street cried on Leverett Street after a man in Cambridge snatched a new pair of corsets she carried. Patrolman W. D. Lane questioned witnesses, promising to pursue the thief, and she agreed to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leverett Street
Annie Spofford
Wall Street
Annie
Daniel
W. D. Lane
Cambridge
United States Not Interfering in Venezuela
Washington reports indicate no official move by the United States to join European powers in pressuring Venezuela. Officials say recent cables claiming such a concert are unfounded and no action has been taken since foreign requests last month urged a declaration about Venezuela's blockade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
United States
Germany
France
Venezuela
State Department
Miss Julia Lamont Dies at Sorrento Cottage
Julia Lamont, second daughter of former War Secretary Daniel S. Lamont, died at 7:15 tonight at his Sorrento Maine cottage after a prolonged illness. She had been ill since February and relapsed yesterday. Doctors from Bar Harbor and nearby were unable to save her. The body will be sent to New York for interment. A cable message was sent to Mr. Lamont in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorrento
Julia Lamont
Tfion
Daniel S. Lamont
Cleveland
Miss Lamont
Bar Harbor
New York
Lamont
Europe
Mary Scott, 83, Fells Unconscious on Street
Mrs Mary Scott an elderly resident of 6 Holdencourt fell unconscious on Commercial Street last evening. She was initially believed dead but revived and was taken home in a Relief Station ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Scott
Holdencourt
Commercial Street
Domestic worker burned in gasolene tank explosion
Edward Jones aged 25 employed as a domestic at 2 Commonwealth Avenue was severely burned yesterday afternoon while piling wood in a cellar near a gasolene tank. The tank exploded spilling flames over his head face and hands. He was taken to the City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Jones
Commonwealth Avenue
City Hospital
California Republicans rally behind Roosevelt platform
Sacramento August 26 The Republican State convention adopted a platform endorsing Roosevelt and the Philippines policy, pledging support to enforce anti trust laws, and backing government ship construction, an eight hour workday, and a canal across the Americas. Five candidates for Governor were nominated, led by Henry T. Gage. After three inconclusive ballots Gage led with 382.5 votes, Flint 279, Pardee 121.5, Hayes 57, Edson 39. adjourned until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
Roosevelt
Philippines
Henry T. Gage
E. B. Eason
George O. Pardee
Alameda
Thomas Flint, Jr
San Benito
J. O. Hayes
San Jose
Gage
Flint
Pardee
Hayes
Edson
Eight-year-old Harry Schreibner to stand trial in Cambridge
In Cambridge Juvenile Court this morning eight-year-old Harry Schreibner faces two burglary charges with possible third unfiled. Police allege break ins at Hamilton & Lamar bake shop Inman Square and Thompson’s upholsterer on Prospect Street. A third break at Jennie Nourse’s 739 Massachusetts Avenue is mentioned but not presented today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Harry Schreibner
Bar of Justice
Hamilton & Lamar
Inman Square
Thompson
Prospect Street
Jennie Nourse
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge Police Department
Schreibner
Gore Street
Harry
Mrs. Schreibner
Post
Everett
Brooklyn Offer Reaches Waddell for 1903 Season
Charles Ebbetts of the Brooklyn club offered Rube Waddell a $1000 bonus to break his Philadelphia contract for this season, plus $500 monthly pay the rest of the year and a $1000 bonus to sign with Brooklyn for 1903 at $9 per month. Waddell declined all offers and informed Manager Mack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Charles Ebbetts
Brooklyn
Frank Hailer
Pittsburg
Rube’ Waddell
Philadelphia American
Waddell
Mack
Whbetts
Summer Reunion of Oldest Musical Society
Avon August 26 seventh annual summer reunion of the Old Stoughton Musical Society held at Highland Park with an estimated crowd of over 15 000. The society celebrated its 111th anniversary on Christmas Day last year with a banquet and sing. It traced its centennial to June 6 1888 in Stoughton and Counted many notable musicians among its members. The group also sent a delegation to the 1898 Chicago World’s Fair for vocal concerts of olden songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Boy Charged With Larceny From Boston Firm
Frank H. Slater a 14 year old employee of Estabrook and Eaton 224 Washington street was arrested by Inspector Chapman charged with the larceny of four boxes of cigars valued at 10 from that firm. He allegedly visited the stock room over the past four weeks hid cigars under his coat and carried them out a box was found under his jacket when searched. The boy lives in East Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Slater
Estabrook & Eaton
Washington Street
Chapman
Young Slater
Boston
Single Tax Meeting Tonight at Roxbury Crossing
The Boston Single Tax Society holds an open air meeting at Roxbury Crossing this Wednesday evening at 7 45. Edward Doherty and W Crosman discuss the relation of trusts to land monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Single Tax Society
Roxbury Crossing
Edward Doherty
W. Crosman
Morgan Move Hinted As Talks With His Men Continue
The article hints Mr. Morgan would articulate a statement and push for his forces to reach a satisfactory agreement in ongoing discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Morgan
Boston Coal Supply Stable at Ten Dollars a Ton
The largest local retailer said the coal situation in Boston remains unchanged with coal at ten dollars per ton. There are no shipments on the way and no near prospects for arrivals, though current stock is not yet exhausted and price rumors have been denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Cambridge Maintains Coal Supply For Schools
Cambridge plans ensure no coal famine this winter with a yearlong city contract. About 300 tons sit in city building cellars, while a 4500 ton yearly supply was secured last April at prices ranging from 4.25 to 5.85 per ton. The supplier will deliver in installments beginning this fall, with about $4500 more projected for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Georges Creek Cumberland
Lynn Ships Coal to Boston and New York Amid Scarcity
In Lynn on August 26 the canal barge Buffalo delivered soft coal and loaded 500 tons of hard coal for New York. Lehigh Valley Railroad barges Balloon Balize Barnegat and Bizarre are loading 600 600 500 tons respectively for New York and Boston with tugs on standby to tow them.
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Lynn
Boston
Buffalo
New York
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Balloon
Bizarre
Quincy Point
Metropolis
Critics Clash Over Baers Divine Right Claim On Coal Strike
The New York press presses for a swift end to the coal strike amid protests against President Baers assertion of divine right to manage the coal fields. Clergymen and figures like Rev J J Curran Rev S G Nelson Rev C Hughes Rev Frank Crane and Russell Sage weigh in offering mixed views on divinity and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
President Baer
J. J. Curran
Wilkesbarre
Penn
Baer
S. G. Nelson
Brooklyn
Pirates Steal Skiff From Rockland Captain
Youths with pirate aspirations stole a new yawl from M. J. Walsh captain of the schooner Emily Swift at Commercial wharf. They left a note saying they would be pirates for a few weeks signed Bill and Jim as harbor police search for KWidas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Walsh
Emily Swift
Rockland
Commercial Wharf
Bill
Jim
Kwidas
Cunard Saxonia Postponed Departure From Boston
The Cunard steamer Saxonia will sail from Boston Wednesday at 10 30 a m instead of Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunard
Boston
War of the Roses: Herz vs Rose couple in Chelsea larceny case
Martol Herz of 87 Lowell Street accuses Shlaumi Rose, Rosie Rose of Chelsea, of stealing $385 worth of furniture after a promise to return it. A Chelsea warrant led Patrolman W D Lane to arrest the Roses as they visited relatives in Boston, sparking heated clashes between rival factions in the Jewish quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Shlaumi Rose
Rosie Rose
Chelsea
Martol Herz
Lowell Street
Rose
Herz
Boston
W. D. Lane
Man Jumped From Brooklyn Bridge In Unspecified Incident
A young colored man identified by police as Frank Cody with unknown address leapt from the Brooklyn Bridge tonight. He was found unconscious and taken to Brooklyn Hospital where doctors said he would probably die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Cody
Brooklin Bridge
Brooklyn Hospital
Malden Man Held for Assault
David Murray of Gale Avenue was held in 809 bail in Malden District Court on assaulting his wife and drunkenness. He pleaded not guilty. Mrs Murray testified he returned intoxicated and demanded she drink from his whiskey bottle. he struck her with the bottle, nearly severing her nose, and cut her head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
David Murray
Gale Avenue
Murray
Pickpocket McKernell's false residence claimed in Scollay Square arrest
Police reported that Alfred McKernell, captured in Scollay Square by Patrolman King, gave a fictitious city address. He claimed lodgings at 32 Hancock Street, but the landlady and officer deny the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Station 2
Alfred McKernell
Scollay Square
King
McKernell
Hancock Street
Labor Day Parade Plans by Central Labor Union Marshals
The Central Labor Union names Marshal J. J. Downing and assigns chiefs and delegates from unions including Coal Teamsters' and Assistants', Team Drivers', Pressmen's, Grocery and Provision Clerks, Typographical, and United Garment Workers' unions. Bakers' unions will participate with guest bakers from Hebrew, Italian, and Waltram locals. details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Downing
Central Labor Union Division
P. H. Sweet
J. J. Fenton
Coal Teamsters’ and Assistants’ Union
T. J. Minihan
J. F. O'Hare
Pressmen’s Union
H. J. Quinn
Grocery and Provision Clerks’ Union
T. M. Nolan
Typographical Union
D. Gilman
United Garment Workers’ Union
Bakers’ Union
Hebrew Bakers’ Union
Italian Bakers’ Union
Waltham Bakers’ Union
The
Bakers Will
Labor Day parade plans outlined for Boston unions
J H Hayes leads about 100 marchers with EB O Collamore assisting. Unions report at 9 am from 24 Travers St and uniforms will be distributed. A special Union No 4 meeting is set for Saturday at 24 Travers St to finalize parade arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hayes
EB. O. Collamore
Abbove
Travers Street
Union No. 4
Union 191
Washington Street
John A. Kenney
Building Trades Council
Dartmouth and
Boylston Streets
Francis P. McGuire
No. 8
Bennet Street
Carpet Upholsterers’ Union
James O'Neill
Plasterers’ Tenders’ Union
Thomas F. Keough
Lathers’ Protective Union
Cornelius Shea
Team Drivers’ Union
William A. Thomas
Electrical Workers’ Union
William H. McCarthy
Wood Workers’ Union
Frank P. Moxom
Elevator Constructors’ Union
Michael Leary
John Cashman
Fresco Painters’ Union
Labor Parade Planned in Cambridge on Labor Day
Cambridge to host an unprecedented organized labor parade on Monday September 1 led by chief marshal Thomas J Edwards with aides Ira F Bowlby William H Cunningham William H Geaney and William Hanrahan. The procession begins 830 am on Harvard Street travels to Lee Massachusetts Avenue and Harvard Bridge toward Boston with Mayor McNamee to review at City Hall. About 209 men expected in line and floats featuring Rubber Workers union members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Central Labor Union
Boston
Thomas J. Edwards
Rubber Workers
Ira F. Bowlby
Carpenters
William H. Cunningham
Tube Workers
William H. Geaney
William Hanrahan
City
Harvard Street
Lee Street
Lee
Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard Bridge
McNamee
City Hall
Rubber Workers’ Unions
Labor Day Unions Plan Parade and Uniforms
Carriage and Cab Drivers' Union No 126 will march in frock coats and tall hats with others riding in landaus. Wood Workers' Union 24 picks Thomas Bean as Labor Day commander. Floor Layers' Union 1086 votes to parade with Brookline Mattapan Hyde Park Carpenters under R. S. Sullivan. Roofers' Protective Union to parade under Daniel Hayes. Box Makers' Union to join with Wood Workers and Carpenters Union 33 with HQ at Dexter Hall Wells Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daley
Gallagher
Coal Teamsters 170
Hanover Street
Thomas Bean
Wood Workers’ Union
Union 1086
Carpenters
Brookline
Mattapan
Hyde Park
R. S. Sullivan
Roofers’ Protective Unnion
Daniel Hayes
Box Makers
Wood Workers’ Union Yd
Hypnotized and robbed Sevier in South Boston
Thomas Sevier, on Dover near Washington street, was confronted by two men who used a mesmeric gesture to put him in a daze. They fled as his wife noticed his odd behavior and he discovered his money replaced by a torn piece of last Sunday’s Post. Police have limited leads due to vague descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sevier
D Street
Boston
Dover
Washington Street
Sevier
Sevver
Division 6
Smith
Ohio ex Governor Hoadly dies in Watkins at 76
Ex Governor Hoadly of Ohio died in Watkins at age 76 after weeks with family there. Born July 1, 1826 in New Haven Conn he studied at Cleveland and Western Reserve College, trained as a lawyer in Cincinnati, and held numerous legal and public offices including judge and governor. His career included opposition to Bible reading in public schools and shifts across parties before serving as Ohio governor in 1883. His remains proceed to Cincinnati for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Democrat and Chronicle
Watkins
Hoadly
Ohio
Cincinnati
New Haven
Conn
Cleveland
Western Reserve College
Hudson
Harvard Law School
Chase & Ball
Superior Court of
Gholson
Superior Court
Salmon P. Chase
Supreme Bench
Tod
Judge Hoadly
Grant
Mr. Greeley
Tilden and Hendricks
Cambridge Council approves rewards for Kane and Fermoyle killers
At a special Cambridge City Council meeting rewards of 500 each were authorized for information leading to the capture and conviction of Henry Kane’s killers from July 4 and J F Fermoyle’s killers from Aug 8. An Aug 16 hearing date was set for a building line on Massachusetts Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Henry Kane
J. F. Fermoyle
Massachusetts Avenue
Rice & Co
Lee Street
Gray
McNamee
Clark
Pevey
A. C. H. Convention Opens in Worcester
The Massachusetts biennial State convention of the A. C. H. opened in Worcester with 36 delegates present out of 560. Delegates attended a solemn high mass at St. John's Church where Rev. John F. Boland preached. A welcome letter from Mayor Edward F. Fletcher was read and a banquet at the A. O. H. building followed the executive session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Massachusetts
St. John's Church
John F. Boland
Edward F. Fletcher
Committee On Credentials
Labor Day Parade Sets Position Drawings Tomorrow
Marshal Downing of the Central Labor Union urges division commanders to submit by today the number of marchers and their organizations. The drawing for parade positions will occur tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Downing
Central Labor Union Division
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DR. Leys
South Carolina Elections
Lattimer
Heyward
Andrew J. Lloyd & Co
Down Town
Washington St
Ofos Stack Gay
Boylston St
Lake George
Ausable
Chasm
Montreal
Saguenay River
Lake Champlain
Adirondacks
Quebec
Harrison Ave
California
Ate
Roose
Velt
Cambridge Court
Frank Slater
Thompson's Spa
Morgan
Brooklyn Bridge
Daniel H. Deegon
Carpenters’ Council
Carpenters’ Division
LABOR
Carpenters’ Union 33
Dexter Hall
Wells Memorial Building
Kane and
Fermoyle
WM. Albrecht
New England
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