Frost Hits Boston Suburbs Damage to Market Gardener Crops
A killer frost descended on Boston suburbs this morning as temperatures fell below 50 in the city and to the 38 44 degree range in surrounding towns. Wellesley logged 38 with heavy ground frost, Hyde Park 40 and Milton 39. Connecticut valley tobacco and late vegetables face severe losses with thousands of dollars in crop damage expected.
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Wellesley
Winchester
Hyde Park
Milton
Quincy
Connecticut
Appraisal of Russell Sage Estate Totals 30 to 35 Million
The New York appraisal report says Russell Sage left stocks and bonds valued between 30 and 35 million with loans on Wall Street firms totaling about 21.02 million at his death. Funeral and administration costs reduce the net, while Mrs Sage inherits over 62 million and collateral relatives receive 650 thousand.
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New York
Russell Sage
Beckett
Wall Street
Sage
Mrs Thaw Not in Sanitarium Denial Issued
New York authorities denied reports that Mrs. Harry K. Thaw was confined in a sanitarium on West Sixty-first Street. The sanitarium head said she was not a patient there under her name or any alias.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
West Sixty-first Street
Fleet Arrival in Melbourne Amid Welcoming Ovation
The American Atlantic battleship fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry anchored in Port Philip Bay after an uneventful voyage from Sydney. After passing Port Philip Heads at 11:20 this morning the ships received a continuous shore ovation and a 30 mile excursion fleet accompanied them to the anchorage under clear skies and warm sunshine.
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Melbourne
Sperry
Port Philip Bay
Sydney
Port Philip Heads
Atlantic City Bars Open as Governor Threatens Troops
In Atlantic City on August 28 the push to keep all drinking places open next Sunday faltered after Governor Fort threatened to deploy troops. A late night conference of business leaders hotel owners and saloonkeepers led to a decision to close bars and cafes for the coming Sunday with a likely perfunctory closure only.
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Atlantic City
Governor Fort
E. A. Higbee
Island
Judge Higbee Warns Atlantic City Licensees to Obey State Laws
In an interview the judge warns At lantic City license holders and hotel men that a crisis has been reached and they must recognize Atlantic City is part of New Jersey and comply with state law. Continued on Page 12 Second Column.
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Higbee
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Cape Fear River Flood Reaches Record 79 Feet
The Cape Fear River at Fayetteville North Carolina on August 28 rose to 79 feet the highest flood level on record. East side valleys are flooded for miles with muddy water sweeping away houses and bridges and crop damage exceeds 35 percent.
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Fayetteville
N. C
Cape Fear
Fleet Vessels Enter Port as Queen's Cliff Boats Cheer
Ships turned headlands toward the city as fifty Queen's Cliff fishing boats greeted the fleet with flags flying and cheers.
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Queen's Cliff
Flood Strikes Fayetteville Drowning City and County
A massive flood covers Fayetteville with water backed from the river a mile and a half away. Three thousand are homeless. the city lacks power as the electric plant is submerged. Thousands in the county join the relief appeal by the county commissioners chair. Communication with the outside world is severed except for a lone river cable under threat.
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Fayetteville
McGuire Quits as Manager of Boston American
Yesterday Fred Lake, formerly a scout, was named to succeed Deacon Jim McGuire as manager of the Boston American team. Fans were stunned as Lake appeared in Boston togs with the players, confirming the surprise shift late in the season.
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Jim McGuire
Boston American
Boston
Fred Lake
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Billy Murray
Quakers
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Taylor
Five Miners Die in Mine Accident Near Wilkesbarre
At the Warrior Run colliery six miles from Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania a runaway coal car struck a train killing five men and seriously injuring six others who were being hoisted up a slope. The incident occurred late in the day at the Lehigh Valley Coal Company mine.
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Penn
Warrior Run
Lehigh Valey Coal Company
Bailey's News Storms McGuire as Taylor Dismisses Manager
Bill Bailey reports Taylor deposed Deacon McGuire and installed Fred Lake as manager of the local American team. Baston beats St Louis 3 to 1 as Elmer Steele shines on the mound. Pittsburg edges Philadelphia 1 to 0. Washingtons shut out Cleveland 2-0 and 8-0. Leading Lady wins the Readville Futurity despite chilly wind. Get-away day ends with plans for a three cornered race next week among Allen Winter, Sweet Marie and San Francisco.
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Fred Lake
Elmer Steele
Boston
St. Louis
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Washingtons
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Readville
Allen Winter
Sweet Marie
San Francisco
Fitzgerald backs Adams Aiken for Massachusetts governor
Former Boston mayor John F. Fitzgerald, stopping in Paris, says he favors Chief Justice John Adams Aiken of the Massachusetts Superior Court for the gubernatorial nomination. The special cable notes Fitzgerald’s choice as he makes his position known here.
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Boston Post
Paris
John F. Fitzgerald
Boston
Continental
Massachusetts
Fitzgerald
John Adams Aiken
Superior Court of Massachusetts
Fitzgerald Eyes Boston Mayoral Return and Gubernatorial Hope
The interview records Mr. Fitzgerald citing a possible mayoral run next fall and a belief in his election. He also praises Chief Justice John Adams Aiken as a strong Democratic gubernatorial candidate, noting Aiken's legislative training and legal prominence. Fitzgerald adds that municipal ownership issues deeply engage his attention and Boston may be ready to adopt municipal ownership.
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Justice Aiken
United States
Fitzgerald
Boston
Trio of Possibilities for Governor Nominee Mentioned
Mayor Fitzgerald cites three potential nominees including Hon. Richard Olney and Senator Vahey as Democratic convention nears to choose the State ticket. Chairman Meaney advances the campaign by opening new headquarters on the Carney Building ninth floor.
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Fitzgerald
Aiken
Richard Olney
Vahey
Meaney
Executive Committee
Carney Building
No Money Needed to Move the Crops
Washington August 28 Acting Secretary Coolidge of the treasury department said the treasury would be called on for practically no aid during the crop moving period. He noted no sign of emergency currency issues and almost no requests for deposits of public moneys. He described the overall situation as extremely satisfactory.
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Washington
Coolidge
Treasury Department
Police watch husband in Atlantic City shooting case
Atlantic City police continue to suspect Charles P. Roberts of Baltimore was the shooting victim or involved, while Mrs. W. S. G. Williams and her husband face scrutiny. They demand proof the Baltimorean was not present and ignorant of the events on the boardwalk ride with Mrs. Williams.
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N. J
Charles P. Roberts
Baltimore
W. S. G. Williams
Detectives Probe Baltimore Over Boardwalk Shooting
Detective Harry Wilson was sent to Baltimore to pursue a thorough investigation after Mr. Roberts claimed he was held up by a highwayman on the board walk. Authorities question board walk safety as the wounded man remains in serious condition at City Hospital with a liver injury awaiting improvement before any operation.
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Harry Wilson
Baltimore
Roberts
City Hospital
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