Tragedy on Concord Avenue Tour Bus Kills Lecturer
One man died and a woman was injured when a sightseeing automobile carrying 16 passengers toppled on Concord Avenue between Lexington and Concord yesterday morning. Ernest Boardman, 25, lecturer and driver of the car, was crushed and died at Waltham Hospital. His widow and child live at 34 Pleasant View Avenue Everett. Mrs Boardman accused Mayor Fitzgerald of owning the Rockett Taxi Motor Cab Company which operated the vehicle, a claim the Mayor denied saying he has no connection.
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Concord Avenue
Lexington
Concord
Ernest Boardman
Waltham Hospital
Pleasant View Avenue
Everett
Boardman
Fitzgerald
Rockett Taxi Motor Cab Company
Rockett
Woman's Arm Broken In Fliver Crash Near Nelson House
Mrs. Ella H. Goodrich of St. Louis was caught under the machine and broke her left arm above the elbow. Miss Hattie Boulanger suffered a badly scraped thigh. Other passengers named include Mrs. Blanche B. Brown and H. E. Litchfield. The accident happened near the Nelson House when a farm wagon and another car approached. the sightseer tried to pass left, the chauffeur John Peck veered right, hit a tree, and the car capsized back onto the road.
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Ella H. Goodrich
St. Louis
Hattie Boulanger
Blanche B. Brown
St. T Louis
H. E. Litchfield
Washington
Nelson House
John Peck
Dig Auto
Peck
Roosevelt Says Republicans Aim to Elect a Democrat
Former President Roosevelt in Bennington Vermont argues that Republicans want to defeat him more than advance their ticket and asserts their leaders hope to elect a Democrat, not their own candidate. He claims they dread him and have abandoned any plan to win their nominee.
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Mr. Taft
Roosevelt
Bennington, Vt
Roosevelt Attacks Penrose and Archbold Speech in Vermont
Colonel Roosevelt called Senator Penrose a blackmailer and criticized the Senate committee for allowing John D. Archbold of Standard Oil to go to Europe. He promised to respond Monday to charges about campaign contributions from Standard Oil in 1904. He urged repeal of the Canadian reciprocity act as he wrapped up the first day of a three day Vermont campaign with over 2000 in Strong Theatre.
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Burlington
Roosevelt
Penrose
Senate Committee
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil
Europe
United States Senate
Green Mountain
Roosevelt Campaign Sparks Vermont Rally Energy
Vermont voters expect a tight state contest on September 3 as Colonel Roosevelt campaigns for three days. The crowd and marching farmers with families greeted his car with flags and bandannas, signaling strong Republican enthusiasm in New England.
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Vermont
Roosevelt
New England
Grover Cleveland
Luce to Move Residence to Brookline
Lieutenant-Governor Robert Luce has sold his Somerville home on Highland avenue and plans Brookline as his new residence. He and his wife are vacationing in Maine and he will keep rear land to build a garage after obtaining a permit.
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Luce
Brookline
Robert Luce
Highland Avenue
Somerville
Maine
Horse Burned to Death in Roxbury Stable Fire
One horse perished in an early morning fire that gutted the rear stable at 218 Seaver Street Roxbury. The blaze caused about 1500 dollars in damage and the owner was W Prentiss Parker. The cause remains unknown.
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Seaver Street
Roxbury
W. Prentiss Parker
Plans for Boston Opera House season 1912 13 announced
Director Henry Russell from Paris reveals the Boston Opera House season opening with The Tales of Hoffmann on November 25. Louise by Charpentier Caplet in weeks four or five, La Foret Bleue by Aubert, Djamileh, Don Giovanni staged with Mozartian lightness, and Wolf-Ferrari operas The Jewels of Madonna and The Secret of Susanna in upcoming repertoire.
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Boston Opera House
Boston
Henry Russell
Paris
Charpentier
Louise
Wolf-Ferrari
Madonna
Susanna
Rossini
Mozart
Tales of Hoffmann with all star cast and new scenery
The Tales of Hoffmann is set to feature a splendid all star cast and new scenery by Urban the German stage director of the Boston Opera House. Marcoux will perform Coppelius Coppettutto and Dr Miracle with dramatic power. Clement will be Hoffmann and Frieda Hempel joins from the Metropolitan and Boston Opera. An European debutant Olympia the doll and Mme Edvina appear after acclaimed Desdemona roles.
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Urban
Boston Opera House
Germany
Europe
Marcoux
Coppellus
Capertutto
Dr. Miracle
Clement
Hoffmann
Frieda Hempel
Metropolitan
Two Girls Jailed For Egg Toss At Strike Rally
On August 29 in New York Magistrate Krotel sentenced Catherine Urbin and her sister Josephine Urbin to 30 days each for throwing stale eggs at strike supporter Ella Rathegan on Sixth Avenue. The incident occurred as pickets protested the farriers' strike.
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New York
Farriers
Krotel
Catherine Urbin
Josephine
Ella Rathegan
Sixth Avenue
Senator Perkins to Quit Public Life
Senator George Perkins of California announced from Washington his plan to retire due to failing health. His term ends March 4, 1916, leaving a political vacancy in California.
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Senator Perkins
San Francisco
Aus
George Perkins
United States
California
Washington
Perkins
Baseball results and track and golf notes
American League Boston defeats Philadelphia 8 to 1 and Washington edges New York 2 to 1. National League games Philadelphia beats Boston 4 to 1 and New York defeats Brooklyn 8 to 4 while Cincinnati beats Pittsburgh 7 to 2 and Chicago over St. Louis 10 to 6. Massachusetts stake race at Readville requires five heats. Harpoon's victories are declared defaulted. Press golfers reach semi finals.
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Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Chicago
St. Louis
Massachusetts
Readville
Harpoon
Athletics Lose 10 to 1 at Fenway Park
The world champions Connie Mack’s Athletics were defeated 10 to 1 by Heinie Wagner’s Red Sox at Fenway Park. The weakened visitors, long absent from Boston, faced a crushing early onslaught that dampened any remaining pennant hopes.
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Athletics
RED Sox
Stahl
Connie Mack
Fenway Park
Heinie Wagner
Mackmen
Red Sox Dominate Athletics In Opening Series Game
Boston outbatting and outfielding the Athletics, the Red Sox ran up a decisive victory. The Mackmen offered a lackluster performance with no Home Run Baker power or stealing spree. The crowd saw a World champions display while Philadelphia appeared depressive and outmatched.
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Red Sox
Mackmen
Athletics
Baker
Collins
Prominent Mill Official Surrenders in Dynamite Plot
Police seek a surrender from a wealthy Lawrence mill owner charged with complicity in a January dynamite plot aimed at undercutting strikers public support. The Suffolk grand jury reports three counts in a secret indictment. the man allegedly funded the scheme but did not plant the dynamite. A possible penalty of ten years hard labor is noted.
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Lawrence
Suffolk Grand Jury
Threaten Strike at New Copley Plaza Hotel
The Copley Plaza Hotel faces a potential chambermaid strike. Manager J C LaVin says he would work the front line duties himself rather than accept representation by Edward Blochlinger of the International Hotel Workers' Union Local 6 or any other union rep.
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Copley-Plaza
J. C. LaVin
Edward Blochlinger
International Hotel Workers’ Union, Local 6
Copley Plaza
LaVin
Blocklinger
International Hotel Workers’ Union
Hotel Strike Threat Discussed by Organizer Blochlinger
Blochlinger warns Cop ley Plaza hotel workers of a strike over grim conditions. He cites $18 monthly wages, two workers per bed, 11 to 14 hour days, and poor food. Manager LaVin rejects union ties, pledges no concessions, and vows to hire replacement staff if needed.
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Blochlinger
Emperor William Returns to Health with Ride at Wilhelmshoehe
The emperor, recovered from a recent illness, rode a long horse ride in the Wilhelmshoehe Castle park. The empress, who had also been ill, accompanied him and both appeared in lively spirits.
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Cassel
Hesse-Nassau
Germany
William
Wilhelmshoehe Castle
Captain Richard Robins Dies at 69 After Civil War Gallantry
Captain Richard Robins, long noted for Civil War gallantry, died yesterday at age 69. He was a great grandson of Colonel Thomas Crafts of the Boston Tea Party era and is survived by a widow and two children.
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Richard Robins
Thomas Crafts
Boston
Robins
Service to California Route Ad Title
The notice advertises a passenger service to California on the Washington Sunset route. It notes a fixed berth price of nine dollars and mentions personal conduct by the operator. The fragment references a milk and wash advertisement and a route schedule.
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Washington-Sunset
Secret indictment links two men to dynamite plot
The other two men named in the secret indictment face active roles in the dynamite plot. Detectives have spent two days seeking the wanted mill official with no success. His attorney reportedly informed District Attorney Pelletier that bail was being arranged and the official would surrender this morning.
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Pelletier
Century Daylight Figures and Notable Anniversaries Listed
The entry notes the 243rd day of the year with remaining summer days, celestial events for Venus Jupiter and Saturn, and lamps lighting at 6 52 p m. It lists today’s anniversaries including George F Root born 1820 Alexandria surrender 1812 Jane Island evacuation 1776 and King William siege relief 1490.
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Jupiter
Saturn
George F. Root
Alexandria
Jane Island
King William
Limerick
Forecast for Boston and New England Weather
Forecast indicates fair weather in Boston area and New England with increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures by night. Winds shift to moderate north as conditions warm, with a northerly breeze noted.
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Boston
Washington
New Eugland
Express and Accommodation Service Trolley Route
A service note directs use of the Boston and Worcester trolley for Worcester and intermediate points. The route is presented as the preferred conveyance for express and accommodation needs between destinations along the line.
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Boston and Worcester Trolley
Worcester
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