Show girls drugged and attacked at Coney Island
Two members of the Coming Thro the Rye company allege they were drugged and assaulted at Coney Island on Tuesday. Anna Russell and Adele Roberts identified Abraham Blakeman, a Brooklyn politician, as their assailant. Bail was refused for Blakeman as police investigate the incident and the company continues its tour schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney Island
Rye” Company
Abraham Blakeman
Brooklyn
Anna Russell
Adele Roberts
Chicago
Bridgeport
Blakeman
Miss Roberts
Miss Russell
Boston
Providence
Whitney Theatre
New York
New London
Newport
Salem
Dorothy Brenner
Fig
Rye’ Company
O'Brien to Represent Postal Clerks at Peoria Convention
John J. O'Brien president of the Boston Branch United National Association of Postoffice Clerks will go to Peoria Illinois as delegate to the eighth annual convention of postoffice clerks held September 2 to 7 The event centers on the post office classification measure enacted by Congress and effective July 1 First Assistant Postmaster General FP Hitchcock will address the clerks with praise for the classification plan accompanied by Mrs O'Brien and Miss Katherine O'Brien
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. O’brien
Boston
United National Association of Postoffice Clerks
Peoria
Ill
Postoffice Clerks
Congress
FP. H. “Hitchcock
St Patrick’s Church Plans 13th Annual Field Day
Watertown hosts Labor Day field day at Commonwealth Motor and Driving Club on School street. Father Cullen and Father Crayton lead planning with balloonist and parachute jumps scheduled for afternoon and evening. Baseball games include Stanleys versus a local team and Senator James Vahey serves on the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
St. Patrick’s Church
Commonwealth Motor and Driving Club
School Street
Father Cullen
Father Crayton
Stanleys
James Vahey
Rockland to Have a Trust Company
Bank Commissioner granted Rockland Trust Company certificate to incorporate with $100,000 capital. Original petition signed by James W. Spence and about 30 Rockland businessmen. A second hearing on Somerville Trust Company petition shows capital of $100,000 and no opposition. Commission stated approval likely upon filing the articles of organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Commission On the Incorporation of Trust Companies
Rockland Trust Company of
Rockland
James W. Spence
Albion A. Perry
Somerville
Somerville Trust Company
Commission
Girl Falls 30 Feet From Roof in Charlestown
Annie D. Fox of 21 Charles Street falls eighty feet from her home roof onto stone pavement. She suffers a dislocated jaw and bruises but survives after friend Annie Sullivan aids her and an ambulance rushes her to the hospital. Doctors call it a near miracle and expect recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie D. Fox
Charles Street Place
Charlestown
Annie Sullivan
Miss Sullivan
Relief Station
Avert Strike Reached in Fall River Mills
An agreement between the Manufacturers' Association and the Weavers' Association ends the dispute over standard cloth cut length. The 28 inch 64x64 print cloth will be 47 1/2 yards and takes effect September 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Manufacturers’ Association
Weavers’ Association
Morse International Agency Issues Reference Volume For Advertisers
Volume XVIII from Morse International Agency promotes a portable reference for advertisers, detailing up to date listings of daily and weekly newspapers and class publications. The pocketable guide targets traveling salesmen and buyers of ad space, priced at two dollars and available from 19 West Thirty fourth Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse International Agency
West Thirty-fourth Street
New York
Boston Elevated Railway workers protest over seven day work week
Employees at the Boston Elevated Railway Company complained to the Boston Central Labor Union that they were being discharged for refusing to sign a card allowing seven days work per week after October 1 when the new state law requiring one day of rest in seven takes effect. Union officials will study the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Boston Central Labor Union
Central Labor Union
Boston Elevated Railway Em ployees Told of One Day Rest in Seven
A 1907 statute requiring one day of rest in seven is outlined to all officials and employees of the Boston Elevated Railway Company. It explains that workers may be assigned to six days with a guaranteed 24 hour rest period, lists exemptions, and notes rest days may fall on any weekday. Cards will be provided for employees to indicate their preferred rest day to help schedule extra forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Angry Parson Halts Wedding in Leominster Scene
In Leominster on a Saturday night George L. Rice a wealthy 62 year old man and his housekeeper Clara Anna Wood 85 caused a courtroom style scene at Rev O W Hutchinsons parsonage when Rice refuse to affirm the marriage stating I’ll take a chance. The minister declined to proceed prompting an argument and the couple left in anger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leominster
George L. Rice
Rice
Mr. Hutchinson
Mr. Rice
Seven Foot Clock Gift to Bowdoin Square Cafe Owner
John W. Allston proprietor of the Theatre Bar Bowdoin Square was surprised by friends who presented him with a seven foot clock led by Dr. Lothrop of Bowdoin Square Theatre. Presentation by George A. Levy with attendees from Stanley Brewing Bevery Bowdoin Square Theatre and other local firms.
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John W. Allston
Bowdoin Square
Dr. Lothrop
Bowdoin Square Theatre
George A. Levy
Mr. Taylor
The
Stanley Brewing Company
J. Hunt
Babcock
Beverly
Mr. Stein
Boylston Brewing Company
L. EH. Mitchell
John Martin
Edward Smith
Edward Kelley
Howard Theatre
George Bigelow
Nantasket
Runyans Story of Downfall and Ferry Collision
Chester B. Runyan testified in court about his theft of nearly 100000 dollars from Windsor Trust Company and the recovery of most funds. A ferry collision occurred off East Boston as the Ashburnham struck the Devonian, causing panic but no serious injuries or major damage to either vessel.
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New York
Chester B. Runyan
Windsor Trust Company
Court of General Sessions
Laura A. Carter
Ashburnham
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad
Devonian
East Boston
Boston
Runyan details bank theft and Harlem flight with Mrs. Carter
Runyan testified to taking $100 from a bank to speculate, later packing nearly $100000 in a suitcase and stealing about $14000 to $15000. He described meeting Mrs. Carter on Columbus avenue, planning a hideout in Harlem, and her demand for money as the scheme unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runyan
Carter
Columbus Avenue
Dr Lovett Named to State Board of Health
Governor Guild appoints Dr Robert W Lovett of Boston to the State Board of Health succeeding John W Bartel. Lovett, Harvard 1881 and Harvard Medical 1885 alum, orthopedic specialist known for school furniture and spinal curvature work. Also Special Justice John Duff named to Medfield Insane Asylum overseers replacing A A Maxwell. Robert L Raymond confirmed as associate justice of the Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Medical School
Harrington
State Board
Robert L. Raymond
New Bedford
Superior Court
Rear Admiral Davis Retires From U S S Alabama
Newport R I Aug 28 Rear Admiral Charles H Davis U S S N hauled down his flag on the battleship Alabama today reaching retirement age. Crew cheered him and gave a 13 gun salute as he departed the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Charles H. Davis
Alabama
Auto Party Killed In Canandaigua Collision
Three women and a Rochester physician were killed when their car collided with a Rochester & Eastern trolley near Canandaigua this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Canandaigua
Rochester & Eastern
Rochester physician among five killed in Hopewell trolley crash
Dr George Waldron of Rochester and four others died when an automobile with three elderly passengers stalled on trolley tracks at Freshout Crossing. Motorman signaled to stop but the car reportedly lurched forward, was struck, and crushed, scattering occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Waldron
Rochester
Catherine Farnsworth
William Scandling
Hopewell
Jane Hobbs
Waldron
Scandling
Chance to Go to Sea as Cadet Engineer in Revenue Cutter Service
The Revenue Cutter Service will hold an examination for five cadet engineer vacancies starting Oct 1 for four days. Open to men ages 21 to 25 with engineering training and good character. For details contact the Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D. C., to receive an application pamphlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Revenue Cutter Service
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington, D. C
Niagara Movement Denounces Roosevelt Taft in Open Session
In an open session at Faneuil Hall the Niagara Movement denounces Roosevelt Taft and the Republican party. The address calls for federal anti peonage laws free ballots and protection for black soldiers urging 250000 northern black voters to defeat Roosevelt Taft or any current political leaders.
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Faneuil Hall
Niagara Movement
Roosevelt
Taft
Republican Party
White House
Japan
North
Theodore Roosevelt
William Taft
Taft accuses motives in racial justice meeting remarks
Andrew B. Humphrey of the Constitutional League of New York attacked Secretary Taft as betraying conscience for political gain over the Twenty-fifth infantry case. Rev. C. H. Morris urged black voters to ballot for justice, condemning both parties and urging political action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Andrew B. Humphrey
Constitutional League of New York
Twenty-fifth
Humphrey
Washington
Blaine
C. H. Morris
Frederick Douglass
Morris
New York
Hugh McGovern Falls From High Window
Hugh McGovern, 28, of 1382 Columbus Avenue, fell from a third story window at his home at 10:30 last night. He is hospitalized at City Hospital with multiple broken bones and faces possible death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh McGovern
Columbus Avenue
City Hospital
Whidden
Charles L. Whidden
Methodist Church
Harvard Avenue
Allaton
Mass
Bay State Riflem en Fifth in Ohio Contest
Bay State Riflem en finished fifth in the national rifle shoot opening at Camp Perry Ohio with 1904 points. Ohio led with 1933, Cavalry 1923, Infantry 1918, and Massachusetts fielded a 10 man team among most states except Rhode Island Delaware Nevada and Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Perry
Ohio
Cavalry
Infantry
Massachusetts
Union
Rhode Island
Delaware
Nevada
Idaho
Dying From Fall After Wagon Incident in Roxbury
Cornelius J. Conway, 27, of Dorchester, fell from a wagon on Terrace Street Roxbury last night. The wheels passed over him and he is dying at City Hospital.
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Terrace Street
Roxbury
Cornelius J. Conway
Ellingworth Street
Dorchester
City Hospital
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AVERT
Advertiser’s
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DR. Lovett
Davis
Auto Party
OF the
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Six Brothers
Beh Ont Lt
Washington Street
AMES
Niagara
Hugh M’govern
Importers Outlet Co
Chelsea
Broadway
Columbus Avenue City
Washington St
Essex St
Flights & Elms St
Hanover
Cor. Essex
BAY State Riflemen
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