Bruhm and Wingate Evade Pursuit Across New England
Reports say Clyde G. Bruhm and Harry Wingate, fugitives from Boston police justice, elude posses scouring the countryside between Portsmouth New Hampshire and Kennebunk Maine. Authorities fear their armed resolve and promise of deadly resistance as life imprisonment looms for Bruhm.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Kennebunk
Clyde G. Bruhm
Harry Wingate
Boston Police Justice
Bruhm
Quiet rural towns bolster barns as night patrols surge
In a sleepy countryside, horses formerly left out at dusk are now tied in stalls and barn doors double locked to thwart Brahm and a companion wanted for escape. Farmers corral cows in barns to cut off milk subsistence as anxious residents scan roads and windows for any sound.
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Brahm
Death in Crash at Auto Race in New York
Louis Cole a mechanic for Stearns was killed and Laurent Gross driver fatally injured in a collision at the 24 hour auto race at Brighton Beach Motor Drome New York. The Acme car wrecked crew Patcheke and Maynard escaped with minor injuries. Race halted briefly then resumed.
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Brighton Beach
City Demands Tax Payment on Art Museum Deal
The old Art Museum property at Copley Square sold for 1.8 million to the Copley Square Trust and referred to Corporation Counsel Babson for a tax decision. Assessors were surprised to learn the trust owned the property since 1902 and had paid 500 000 as a first deposit, with similar sums in 1904 1906 and 300 000 in 1909. Trustees are Moses Williams John P Reynolds Jr and J Morris Meredith.
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Art Museum
Copley Square
Copley Square Trust
Moses Williams
John P. Reynolds, Jr
J. Morris Meredith
Wage Increase Offered for New Bedford Cotton Mill Workers
New Bedford officials consider an advance in wages for about 20 000 cotton mill operatives within days. The proposed raise likely 5 percent, following a Textile Council demand to restore a percent cut from March. Labor leaders suggest a 10 percent boost or full restoration of the 1908 cut as acceptable.
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New Bedford
Textile Council
Manufacturers’ Association
New Bedford Mills Divided Over Possible Wage Strike
New Bedford operatives demand higher wages with a strike sentiment building for next month if refused. Weavers resist any raise and push for a fixed weaving price, saying an advance would help little. Otis N. Pierce of the Manufacturers' Association declined to comment on concessions.
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New Bedford
Otis N. Pierce
Manufacturers’ Association
Wireless Man Sanks With Ohio Steamer Recounts Heroic Rescue
Seattle describes a disaster when the steamship Ohio struck a rock and sank. Wireless operator George C. Eccles of Winnipeg died after saving nearly all passengers, alongside purser F. J. Stephens and three passengers, as survivors were gathered by the steamship Humboldt. The message came via Wireless Operator Booth at Ketchikan, Alaska detailing the emergency and heroism.
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Seattle
Wash
Ohio
Rock
Booth
Ketchiken
Alaska
G. C. Eccles
Jack Binns
Binns
Humboldt
F. J. Stephens
George C. Eccles
Winnipeg
Red Sox miss chance to claim second place
The Red Sox were defeated by Cleveland, thwarting a shot at second place as the Athletics also lost to the St. Louis Browns. Detroit's win gives Jennings' Tigers a three game lead, with Boston still in contention to move up.
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Red Sox
Cleveland
Athletics
St. Louis Browns
Boston
Speed Boys
Tigers
Detroit
Highlanders
Jennings
Baseball Scores and Tennis Title Report
The Red Sox fall to Cleveland 5 to 3 in the opener as Detroit run over the Highlanders 17 to 6 and St Louis beats the Athletics 2 to 1. Chicago Washington game postponed by rain. Doves collect a fourth straight win 5 to 4 over Cincinnati. Chicago ousts the Giants 6 to 5. Pittsburgh defeats Brooklyn 5 to 0. Philadelphia defeats St. Louis 18 to 3. Larned preserves his tennis title by beating Clothier. Sandy Ferguson retires in the eighth round against Jeannette.
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Red Sox
Cleveland
Detroit
Highlanders
St. Louis
Athletics
Doves
Cincinnati
Chicago
Giants
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Larned
Clothier
Sandy Ferguson
Jeannette
Berlin Prepares for Prince of Zeppelins Arrival
Berlin crowds await the airship visit of the Prince of Zeppelins with plans for grand celebrations. Factories offices and schools close bannered streets and public buildings. The Mayor orders decorations and homes to fly flags. Emper or William I may confer prince title at the event.
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Berlin
Zeppelin
Bismarck
Versailles
William I
Nany
William
Prizes Awarded to Aviators in Air Race
First prize of 10000 dollars awarded to Farman followed by Latham receiving 5000 dollars, Paulhan 2000 dollars, Lambert 1000 dollars, Tissandier 1000 dollars, and Sommer 1000 dollars.
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Farman
Latham
Paulhan
Lambert
Tissandier
Sommer
Farman Breaks Flight Duration and Distance Records
Betheny Aviation Field Rheims August 27 Henry Farman in a self designed biplane set world records for duration and distance in powered flight and won the Grand Prix de la Champagne. Officially 180 kilometres 111.78 miles in 3 hours 4 minutes 56 25 seconds, with actual distance exceeding 118 miles and flying beyond 7 30 pm.
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Farman
Henry Farman
Betheny
Aviator
Hb. m. S. Miles
Hubert Latham
Louis Paulhan
Roger Sommer
W. Wright
Rheims
Pledge of $12 000 to Home Rule at Irish meeting
Irishmen and Irishwomen at the Hoffman House in New York pledged about 12 000 to support home rule for Ireland. Edward O Meagher Condon and John O Callaghan prepare to sail for Europe to address John Redmond. Major subscriptions came from Thomas Reilly Hugo McCafferty and others with The Irish World pledging 5000.
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New York
Ireland
Hoffman House
United Irish Leagues
Goaspeed
Edward O’meagher Condon
John O’callagnan
League
Europe
John Redmond
England
Piper Heidsieck Chewing Tobacco Flavor Sold Widely
Advert tells that Piper Heidsieck champagne flavored chewing tobacco is sold in more stores than any other chewing tobacco in the world.
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Piper Heidsieck
Adv
Harriman In Dire Straits As Doctors Convene At Castle
ARDEN N Y Aug 27 Edward H Harriman the railroad magnate received a medical ultimatum for immediate major surgery to halt suspected spinal vertebrae hardening. Dr George W Crile arrived from Bretton Woods with five surgeons in attendance while oxygen tanks were delivered and guarded by Harriman retainers at Tower Hill residence.
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Weston
Tower Hill
Harriman
Harriman's Spine Trouble Leads to Medical Treatment Abroad
Sent to Germany, Mr Harriman had long known his spine was in trouble after consultations with top U S specialists. He followed medical advice and traveled abroad for further care and evaluation.
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Mr. Harriman
Weather outlook for New England and steamship routes
Fair weather expected in New England Saturday with unsettled conditions Sunday. Light to moderate variable winds. Steamers bound for European ports will encounter moderate variable winds and generally fair weather to the Grand Banks.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Euuropean
Grand Banks
Quick Route to Worcester Express Passenger Service
Cars leave Park square at 8 30 a m 4 and 5 p m fare 55c round trip 1 Try it adv.
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Worcester
Park Sq
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Savage
Kittery
Harry V. Wingate
Juniper Point
Gibraltar
Trust Company
Henri Farman
France
M. Henri Farman
United Wireless Commpany
Prince OF
Kaiser
NEW Poultry Store
North Market Street
Coldet
Burdett College
Boylston St
Corner
Washington St
E. H. Harriman
Magnate
Germany
A. M
P.M
Whitman Pharmacal CO
Whitman
Mass
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