Mills Employ Many Little Children in New England Mills
Elsie Ferguson and Henry B. Harris associate Frank Reicher toured mills in Lawrence and surrounding areas to verify child labor conditions for the new play A Matter of Money. Ferguson observed young girls under 14 in spinning departments despite state age limits and inspectors efforts.
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Elsie Ferguson
Meade
Henry B. Harris
Frank Reicher
Lawrence
New England
Miss Ferguson
Massachusetts
Fire at Clark's Hotel Triggers City Street Collision
Afternoon on Noonday Street spectators watched as a water tower from Bulfinch street crashed into the Old State House after failing to turn Washington Street. The hotel kitchen fat kettle boiled over starting the blaze. hotel staff used pony extinguishers until the fire department arrived.
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Washington Street
Clark's Hotel
Court and
Washington Streets
Old State House
Bulfinch Street
Court Street
State Street
Navy to Discard Converted Yacht Siren
Washington Aug 30 The converted yacht Siren purchased during the Spanish American War for 40.0 percent is to be discarded by the Navy.
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Washington
Siren
Cymric Arrives at Hoosae Docks With Notable Passengers
Wireless reports say the White Star steamer Cymric, from Liverpool and Queenstown, will berth at Hoosae docks Charlestown early tomorrow morning. Among 215 saloon passengers are many notables including Claude Grahame White and the Rt Rev Lord Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. 510 steerage passengers accompany them.
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White Star Line
Cymric
Liverpool
Queenstown
Hoosae
Charlestown
Atlantic
Claude Grahame-White
Lord Bishop
Glasgow and Galloway
G. H. Douglas Pennant
Benedict Nugent
William H. C. Metcalf
W. E. Mills
Edna Moffitt
James P. Munro
W. G. Murdock
Murdock
Dooley
George W. Cutter
George W. Cutter and Mrs. Cutter, the Rev. J. A. Daly
Annie Daly
Mary O'Brien
Ameeta Woods
Christina C. Wright
J. O. Stuart
Charlotte C. Smith
W. Landers, Jr
Albert Lamb Lincoln, Jr
H. Ackeroyd
George Astill
G. N. Calkins
The
Cave roof collapse claims two boys missing
Two boys were killed and a cart's arm broken when the roof of a cave along Walworth Run collapsed during a sandbank operation. Rescue teams searched the area near Raig and Ra:ig on the 30th with authorities investigating the cause.
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Ctr
Walworth Run
A Wife Can Give Her Husband This Cigar
The 3-20-8 cigar proclaims itself the best smoke for the price. It claims Havana tobacco, a single quality, skilled union workers, and a Sumatra stamped name, with dealers stocked nationwide and a genuine, bully good reputation.
Probe of Boston Elevated Railway Inquiries
A group named League of Street Car Users petitions the Board of Railroad Commissioners and Boston Transit Commission for a full investigation of the Boston Elevated Railway Company. They question management, urge a monopoly risk assessment, and seek remedial legislation and public hearings with representation. James Grant signs as secretary.
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Boston Elevated Railway Company
Elevated
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Boston Transit Commission
League
Eastern
Massachusetts
West End Street Railway
Tremont Street
Washington Street
East Boston
James Grant
Customs Marine Souvenir Collection Moves to Boston Museum
Inquiries rise as the Customs Marine collection, once at the Custom House now under reconstruction, is housed by the Bostonian Society on the old State House site. Highlights include a half model of a knockabout schooner, a monster swordfish sword, and a water color of the bark Volunteer.
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Custom House
Marine Museum
Old State House
Bostonian Society
William Devens
Governor Powers
Wiliam F. Palmer
Lawson
Independence
Judge Devens
The
Society
Dory
Anna
Soutra Arrives Boston With 7715 Bales Sisal Fibre
British tramp steamer Soutra docked at Pier 2 South Boston after a nine day voyage from Progreso Mexico to discharge 7715 bales of sisal fibre. The vessel is noted for rapid construction and is on its second Boston voyage before sailing to Baltimore for coal bound for Mexico.
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Soutra
Progreso
Mexico
New Maven Docks
Boston
Bahama Islands
Port Glasgow
Baltimore
The Sea Wolf Thrills From Start to Finish
A brisk tale opens with a gripping thrill and closes with another, delivering steady suspense and vivid scenes that echo the excitement of Burning Daylight. The author sustains momentum through action and sharp characterization.
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Tola
A. B. Smith
COQ
Boston, Mass
Railroad and Transit Boards
Jack Iondon
Maurice Ketten
Day
Eouse
Nes, Darling L
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