Two Blanchard brothers shot in Vermont quarrel
In Goulds Mills between Springfield and Charlestown, Vermont, Andrew and Frank Blanchard were wounded when electrician George Miles shot at them during an intoxicated altercation. Miles claimed self defense after he was attacked and then arrested. preliminary hearing set for tomorrow.
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Springfield
Andrew Blanchard
Frank Blanchard
George Miles
Gould's Mills
Charlestown
N. H
Miles
Justice of the Peace
M. L. Lawrence
Blanchard Brothers
Andrew
Frank
Blanchards
Haquor
Missing New York Man Sought by Police
Chief Inspector Watts requests alert for Henry F. Francis Jr. of Alexandria Bay New York missing since June 26 1905 from his family summer home. He is 88 years old 5 feet 10 or 11 inches tall 135 pounds with dark brown hair light brown mustache blue eyes deaf in right ear wears glasses and has gold filled teeth. Photographs have been distributed nationwide.
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Watts
Henry F. Francis, Jr
Alexandria Bay
N. Y
Francis
Chase Funeral This Evening in Cambridge
A unique Cambridge funeral will be held at 8 o'clock this evening over the remains of Mrs Louis I F Chase at her home 14 Appian Way The funeral follows a car accident near East Brookfield last week with death reported Friday night Only immediate family will attend and a Christian Scientist reader will conduct the service On Tuesday the remains will be interred in Mt Auburn receiving tomb
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Cambridge
Louis If’. Chase
Appian Way
Sloop Denounced as Damaged by Tug Near Neponset
Sloop Gerald owned by P. Fish of 27 Dix Street Dorchester sank after a tug, off its regular channel near Commercial Point Neponset, struck it while at anchor. Fish planned a 10 day cruise along the north shore before the accident.
Trolley Strike Shuts Frisco Lines Except Two
San Francisco street railway traffic halted citywide except California and Geary lines as conductors and motormen of United Railways demand higher wages. No violence reported while Patrick Calhoun’s arrival looms for further action. autos handle remaining transit.
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San Francisco
California
Geary Street
United Railways System
Patrick Calhoun
United Railways Investment Company
Robbery on Federal Street Takes Gold Spectacles
Frederick W. Lindsay a New ton resident was held up by three men late Saturday night on Federal street. The robbers seized his glasses valued as gold before a citizen's approach forced them to flee. police have a description and aim to arrest the suspects.
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Frederick W. Lindsay
Newton
Federal Street
Lindsay
South Station
Valparaiso Plans Modernized Flood Free Streets
The government presents a reconstruction project for Valparaiso to stop street flooding with a uniform level and minimum 15 metre wide streets. It will pay cash for expropriated lands and assist loans for owners. Customs duties on construction material suspended 18 months. Dynamite demolitions draw protests amid limited bank payments.
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Valparaiso
Missing 13 year old Antonio Valante sought by police
Antonio Valante aged 13 of 380 North Street North End has been reported missing by his parents. They say he ran away and are anxious for his apprehension.
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Antonio Valante
North Street
North End
American Divines Occupy London Pulpits
A number of American clergymen preached in London today with the Rev. Reuen Thomas of Boston among the prominent figures delivering sermons.
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London
Reuen Thomas
Boston
New Type Torpedo Boat Veers Toward Modern Destroyers
London Aug 26 A 60 foot Yarrow Napier torpedo boat praised for King Edward and the Spanish royal visit trips off Cowes. It achieved eight trial runs averaging 26.15 knots with a high of 27.9. The boat uses five four cylinder motors driving three propellers and features a flat hull, gun metal engine bodies, and a unique isolated main petrol tank with gravity feed for safety.
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London
Edward
Spain
Cowes
Greenhithe
Nickalls backs Harvard crew pace for long race
London dispatch notes Guy Nickalls, after studying Harvard rowers, believes they will hold a fair pace over four and a half miles though not for a single mile. He argues Cambridge odds of 10 to 4 are not justified.
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London
Morning Post
Guy Nickalls
Harvard
Nickalls
Cambridge
Blind Man Struck by Car in South Boston Crossing
Frederick Pendergast aged 50 of 678 Massachusetts avenue was struck by South Boston car No. 650 while crossing at Massachusetts avenue and Washington street. He was only slightly injured and taken home by officers from Station 5.
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Frederick Pendergast
Massachusetts Avenue
South
Barn Fire Destroys Structure in West Roxbury
A barn rear of 498 Baker Street West Roxbury burned to the ground yesterday afternoon despite district fire crews efforts. Valued at 1000 dollars the property is owned by John T Cunningham and the cause remains undetermined.
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Baker Street
West Roxbury
John T. Cunningham
Police seek woman who robbed man of 385 dollars
Richard Holten was robbed of 385 dollars by a woman described by police. She is about 22, stylishly dressed, attractive, 5 feet 4 inches tall with a light complexion. A detailed description is available to aid in identification.
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Richard Holten
Four boys escape Middlesex Truant School in North Chelmsford
Four boys aged 13 to 14 reportedly escaped from the Middlesex County Truant School in North Chelmsford. Identified as John McDonald 14 Chelsea, Arthur White 13 Somerville, George Evertine 14 Melrose, and Fred Norris Watertown. They wore straw hats and blue striped clothing. Officials say the facility grants significant freedom and church attendance with promise to return. Two returned home. parents plan to have others back tomorrow.
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North Chelmsford
Middlesex County
John McDonald
Chelsea
Arthur White
Somerville
George Evertine
Melrose
Fred Norris
Watertown
Fire Vitiates Ashtabula Harbor Section
Fire at the State Treasurer W. S. McKinnon iron works in Ashtabula Harbor destroyed a large portion of the harbor business area east of the river and caused losses exceeding 65 000 dollars.
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Ashtabula, O
W. S. McKinnon
Ashtabula Harbor
Missionaries Jeered as Convert Claims Stir Merrimac Square
An incipient riot erupted in Merrimac square yesterday as two missionaries Dr Niles and Mr Packard preached to about 200 Hebrews. The crowd jeered the speakers when a Hebrew was called a convert, drowning out the voices and forcing the pair to depart without further attempt at conversion. Similar trouble occurred a week earlier.
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Merrimac Square
Dr. Niles
Mr. Packard
Man Rescued From Snake River Near Chelsea Revere Bridge
A man identified as James F. Carney, 40, of 19 Cross street, was pulled from the Snake River between Chelsea and Revere after cries for help at about 9 p m. He was unconscious on the bank and later taken to the Chelsea station, intoxicated, to recover in blankets.
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Snake River
Chelsea
Revere
James F. Carney
Cross Street
Hewey
Carney
Forrest
Withington
New England Conservatory School Year Opens September 20 1906
The New England Conservatory in Boston begins its new school year September 20 1906 with expanded facilities and scholarships. Signor Pietro Vallini joins the Vocal Faculty from Milan Italy as part of a broad piano and theory program offering diplomas and teaching opportunities. Registration opens September 13 at Huntington Avenue.
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America
Signor
Pietro Vallini
Milan
Italy
Offce
Ralph L. Flanders
Huntington Avenue
Boston
Maas
Bryan Feie 10 Be Big Event Of Week
New York Aug 26 One of the great events of the week will be the Bryan reception in New York. The Nebraskan returns home after a world tour to inaugurate the third campaign for the presidency. The Madison Square Garden reception will be hosted by the Commercial Travellers Anti Trust League with Mayor Tom Johnson of Cleveland presiding.
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New York
Bryan
Madison Square Garden
Commercial Travellers Anti-Trust League
Tom I. Johnson
Cleveland
United States
Madison Square
Garden
Mr. Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Boston student priest drownings near Annapolis
John M. Thaler of Baltimore and Edward Sephton of Boston, Redemptorist students at Annapolis College, drowned in the Severn River near Annapolis Md today. Sephton is said to have gone beyond his depth and Thaler perished attempting a rescue.
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Annapolis
John M. Thaler
Baltimore
Edward Sephton
Boston
Mass
Redemptorist Order
Annapolis College
Severn River
Sephton
Bryan anticipated arrival fuels New York reception rush
William J. Bryan is due in New York Thursday afternoon with four hours to spare before his Madison Square Garden public reception. Four special trains already head to the city with Bryan supporters from Nebraska including Lincoln and Omaha mayors leading delegations. Democratic governors from 12 states and numerous mayors plan to attend with large party contingents seeking seats.
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Madison Square Garden
Bryan
New Haven
Connecticut
Democratic Club
New England
Democratic
Democratic National Committee
Bridgeport
Jersey City
New York
William J. Bryan
New York City
Nebraska
Lincoln
Brown
Dahlman
Omaha
Stolen Yacht Mystery Ends as Marguerite Found Adrift
Marblehead reports a scare among yachtsmen when the Marguerite vanished from its moorings last night. Police later located the craft several miles at sea, traced to improper mooring rather than theft.
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Marblehead
Marguerite
The Cruise of the Conqueror Returns in Carried Vengeance
In a motor yacht thriller, Mannering the Motor Pirate reappears as Lutgrove and Inspector Forrest chase clues aboard the Mascot. After a fatal blaze and explosive destruction, the crew survive and reflect on the night’s assault as the chase continues toward tomorrow’s posts.
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Evie
Lutgrove
Mannering
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Chase
Frisco
Thomas
Kings Edward
Alfonso
King Alphonso
Queen Victoria
Harvard Crew
Baker ST
W. Roxbury
Escape Truant School
New Erngland Conservatory OF Music
George W. Chadwick
Pianoforte
Bryan Feie
Motor Pirate
G. Sydney
the Post Publishing Company
Street & Smith
L. C. Page & Co
Sanders
Hell
Mary
Casey
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