Four Hurt In Fitchburg Express Waltham Crash at Porter's Station
Train collide as Fitchburg Express, led by conductor William Deering, hits Waltham local in Porter's Station Cambridge. Four injured including Denice Tracy with internal injuries and broken ribs. William H. S. Hill sprained ankle. George E. Marvin bruised. Fireman Frank E. Applin slightly hurt. Deering blamed daydreaming. passengers transferred to Boston. Deering relieved from duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denice Tracy
Waltham
Cambridge Hospital
William H. S. Hill
Mount Auburn Street
East Watertown
Boston
George E. Marvin
Watertown
Frank E. Applin
Fitchburg Express
William Deering
Fitchburg Railroad
Fitchburg
Porter’s
Cambridge
Deering
Porter
Day Nee
Daniel Tracy
Waltham W. S. Hill
Tracy
Striking Woman of Fashion Identified in Loose Description
Police describe a tall brunette about 130 pounds with hazel gray eyes seen open and comely. She wore a brown broadcloth gown with a turban hat, a shabby old umbrella, and a heavy gold brown cloak marked Deutsch Co New York. Her muff of ospum fur and brown satin looked worn, while the gown’s lining and collar showed recent repairs. A monogrammed handkerchief and initials on undergarments hint at a prior owner named Petersen or Cornelie Engels Bruxelles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Miss Petersen
L. Petersen
Deutsch & Co
Fifth Avenue
Twenty-second Street
Metropolis
Ngels
Bruxelles
Andrew Alexander
Ulster Clearance Sale Cuts Prices on Woolen Goods
Ulster stock offered at liberal reductions to clear remaining stock. Heavy woolens, especially Ulsterings, priced to move before next season's higher costs. A good Ulster remains a style staple.
Getting Along Nicely After Winter Hill Station Accident
Injured from the Winter Hill station collision were reported in very comfortable condition and steadily improving. Patients at Somerville Hospital including Mr. Bishop and Miss Alice Ass were the worst off but doing well and likely to leave the hospital next week. Mr. Rugg was on the road to recovery at his Tennyson street home.
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Winter Hill Station
Somerville Hospital
Mr. Bishop
Alice Ass
Rugg
Tennyson Street
Car Collision on West Roxbury Line Injures Driver
An electric car on the West Roxbury East Dedham branch struck a coal team owned by John A. Whittemore & Sons on Grove Street Germantown. The cart overturned and a dump cart suffered a similar fate. Frederick Switze, driving a Peters-owned team, was thrown and severely injured.
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West Roxbury
East Dedham
West
Rescue of Fishermen From Ice Floe Near Trinity Bay
The steam er Jamaica with Captain Petersen aboard reached St Johns Newfoundland from New York Jan 2. She passed Cape Race at noon Feb 4 after being five days overdue and losing one propeller blade. Sixteen fishermen adrift on an ice floe for 36 hours escaped in exhausted condition. They dragged boats ten miles, reached land frost bitten and six are seriously ill.
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ST. John’s
N. F
Jamaica
Petersen
New York
Cape Race
Trinity Bay
Labor Delegates Toast at Dexter Hall Banquet
Delegates at the National Building Laborers' convention were hosted by local unions 15 and 20 in Dexter Hall with a Wells Memorial hall reception. Mayor Quincy’s secretary Thomas A. Mullen spoke for the mayor while union leaders including George M. Gunther J. J. Collins John F. Sheehan and John F. O'Sullivan addressed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Building Laborers
Dexter Hall
Wells Memorial Hall
John Kahane
George M. Gunther
Building Trades Council
J. J. Collins
The
Glaziers
John F. Sheehan
Holyoke
Thomas A. Mullen
Quincy
Thomas J. Murphy
Central Labor Union
Fred J. Knee
Uncertain Identity Sought for Woman Found Dead at Hotel
Clues point to a New York State origin as a hotel clerk’s description and clothing marks suggest a Petersen or Paterson link from Tarrytown. Local inquiries find no matching family. telegrams fail and a traveling man does not recognize the deceased. The body remains at Tinkham's awaiting identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Peterson
Paterson
Tarrytown
N. Y
New York City
Boston
Young’s
la Point
Petersen
Western Union
Miss Petersen
Tinkham’s
Obituary of Dr Daniel Campbell in Brattleboro Vermont
Brattleboro Vermont February 4 obituary reports Dr Daniel Campbell aged 77 died last night at Sax ton River, noted as a well known and successful state practitioner. Also news from Topeka Kansas that ex Governor Thomas A Osborn died in Meadville Pennsylvania on February 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Daniel Campbell
Saxton’s River
Topeka
Kane
Thomas A. Osborn
Meadville
Penn
Rush of thousands for the Yukon
San Francisco reports preparations for a massive Klondike rush with ships full, tickets commanding premiums, and a flood of prospectors expected from March onward. Women seek husbands and ministers prepare as Dawson City braces for an unprecedented gold frontier exodus and potential cross border clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Seattle
Dawson City
Klondike
Yukon
Sens
New England Clergy Lead Holy Land Excursion
A Boston based group of New Englanders sails on the North German Lloyd steamer Aller for a tour of the Holy Land Greece Italy and continental Europe joining about twelve priests. The party includes Rev. Peter Rowan Rev. John J Chisholm Rev. John Donnelly Rev. Hugh Mulligan and others with multiple spouses and companions aboard. The group departs from New York and plans lectures and divine services on board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Boston
P. J. Keenan
David McIntosh
Frank D. Allen
George D. Emerson
L. Dutton
Isaac M. Jackson
Plymouth
John B. Gale
Williamstown
Mass
Katherine Hun
L. L. Hun
Albany
N. Y
Walter Learned
New London
Conn
Emma B. Culbertson
Silas D. Presbrey
Taunton
Clara D. Wabbott
Longmeadow
Benjamin J. Bowen
New York
Brave Rescuer A M Hutchins Saves Two From Fire
Veteran Firemen's Association member A M Hutchins rescued two women from a burning Pleasant street building after hearing a scream. He entered dense smoke to save Vera Marston and then Mrs Mollie Brooks, both overcome by smoke. Fire started by a torch thawing water pipes. building damage about $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Hutchins
Veteran Firemen’s Association
Vera Marston
Mollie Brooks
Reindeer Transport Route Chosen by War Dept
The War Department contracts Pennsylvania Railroad and lines C M and St P and Great Northern to move reindeer from Norway to Seattle. Train time follows passenger schedules with stops to rest animals. Payment totals 244.77 for stock cars and 168.17 for box cars with rail line furnishing accommodations for attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Pennsylvania Railroad
Norway
New York
Seattle
Pennsylvania Lines
Great Northern
Pee
Fleet Order In A Hurry From New York
Lieutenant Nix on owner of Crescent shipyards Elizabeth New Jersey receives urgent order from Philadelphia Syndicate led by Arthur Cramp for fleet of two steamers and six barges to move freight and passengers from Seattle to the Yukon Klondike. Extra crew started and work to be pushed around the clock. Vessels to be shipped to Seattle by rail in sections and assembled there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nixon
Crescent Shipyards
Elizabeth
N. J
Philadelphia
Arthur Cramp
Seattle
Yukon River
Klondike
Banquet Honors Lawyers With Joseph Choate Guest
In Chicago the Bar Association held its annual banquet with 300 top attorneys present. Guest Joseph Choate of New York praised the modern American bar for skill and influence while lamenting a decline in fraternal spirit and urging its revival. He highlighted the bar’s role in public affairs as unmatched globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The
Bar Association
Joseph Choate
New York
Choate
England
Betrothal of Stage Star Mary Moore to South African Magnate
London February 4 Miss Mary Moore leading lady at the Criterion Theatre is to wed Alfred Bell a South African millionaire long associated with Cecil Rhodes Bell faced scrutiny over his role in the Jameson raid and resigned his directorship with the British Chartered South Africa Company. He testified before parliament amid tensions with Henry Labouchere over attacks in Truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mary Moore
Charles Wyndham
Criterion Theatre Company
Alfred Bell
Carlos Moore
James Alberry
Criterion Theatre
Bell
Cape
Cecil Rhodes
Transvaal
South Africa Company
Leyds
Henry Labouchere
Jim Patterson Draws Northwest Support for Cuban War Plan
In Minneapolis on February 4, Jim Patterson leads a movement among miners, iron workers, and woodmen. He aims to recruit 100,000 men to land in Cuba on July 4 to overthrow Spain, backed by American syndicate financiers and landholders. U.S. officials monitor the scheme as De Lome notes reach the State Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Jim’ Paterson
Great Northwest
Cuba
United States
Patterson
de Lome
State Department
Jim
Natal da
Great Republic
Alumni of Tufts Club Urges Voice in College Management
At the University Club a Tufts Alumni dinner saw C. M. Ludden urge formation of a committee to seek a charter amendment allowing alumni a voice in Tufts College governance. A library committee was formed, with officers elected including President W. E B. French and Secretary Charles Neal Barney.
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Tufts College
University Club
C. M. Ludden
Waltham
Henry W. Bragg
Tufts Colege
William R. Woodbury
Tufts
William R. Shipman
Samuel W. Mendon
Byron Grace
Boston Latin School
Elmer H. Capen
John W. Hammond
W. B. French
Charles B. Southard
Charles E. Fay
H. M. Knowlton
C. J. McKenzie
Frank S. Wren
C. R. Herrick
F. F. Daniels
Arthur W. DeGooch
Charles Neal Barney
C. F. Spear
W. Mendum
A. W. DeGooch
Scots in a Dance at Lincoln Chelsea Concert Ball
The eleventh annual concert and ball of Clan Campbell of Argyle was held in Lincoln Chelsea with about 1000 attendees. Mayor Seth J. Littlefield and Aldermen attended as Miss Katherine McLeod and others performed, led by Chief William A. Younie and Mrs. John A. Younte, with Levy and Kirk's Orchestra providing Scottish airs. Dancing ended at 3 o'clock with a grand march led by Chief Younie and Mrs. Younie.
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Clan
William A. Younte
John A. Younte
W. J. Robinson
David Miller
Angus Ross
William Law
John T. McLellan
Starrett E. Harvey
Daniel McIntyre
Hunting for Mueller Two men detained in Brookfield murder case
Two men are held on suspicion of being Paul Mueller sought for the Brookfield murder. One man is in Valentine Arkansas identified by locals, while another is held in Belleview Illinois after giving the name Paul Mueller and changing it to Gimpel. Authorities await further details and follow up on possible clues.
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Paul Mueller
Brookfield
Valentine
Ark
Mueller
Tarbell
Arkansas
Belleview
Ill
Gimpel
Wade
Chelsea Aldermen Reappoint Skinner to Superintendent Role
Mayor Littlefield presided at a special Chelsea Board of Aldermen meeting. A batch of appointments was submitted including reappointments and the sole change naming Charles J. Skinner as superintendent of wives, replacing Henry E. Davidson. Appointments to lay over until the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littlefield
Chelsea
Board of Aldermen
Charles J. Skinner
Skinner
Henry E. Davidson
Alderman Mitchell
Erman
Webber
Clerks Meet Employers At Hosmer Firm Hall Event
The tenth annual gathering of the clerks of Hosmer Codding Co was held at Paul Revere Hall Mechanics building with 3800 couples attending. Inghams Orchestra performed before a reception where clerks were presented to the firm leaders. Dancing continued into the early hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Clerks of Hosmer, Codding & Co
Paul Revere
Mechanics’ Building
Ingham’s
Ochestra
Lewis A Edson Dies After Illness at Charlestown Home
Lewis A Edson member of Greer and Edson proprietors of the Central Opera House at 168 Main street died last night at his home 43 High street Charlestown after a cold developed into consumption. He had been with the firm five years and formerly worked for the Boston Ice Company.
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Lewis A. Edson
Greer & Edson
Central Opera House
Main Street
High Street
Charlestown
Siocon
Boston Ice Company
American Surrenders in Gibara Amid Cuban Pay Delay
An unnamed American serving with Cuban forces as an artillery captain surrendered to Spanish authorities at Gibara after a delay in receiving agreed pay. He carried $5000 in a belt. The Cuban commander General Lique’s son reportedly had a leg amputated. The Cubans also captured fourteen men, including six volunteers, bathing in a river near Gibara. their fate is unknown.
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Havana
Gibara
Santiago de Cuba
Lique
German Warships Head For China Under Prince Henry
The German warships Deutschland and Gefion left Socotra Island on Tuesday under Prince Henry of Prussia. They are bound for Colombo and on to China, signaling a naval mission amid tensions.
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Berlin
Deutschland
Gefion
Prince Henry of Prussia
Socotra
Colombo
Ceylon
China
Chinese customs appoint deputy inspector general
In response to Sir Robert Hart request the Tsung Li Yamen selects Robert Bredon as deputy inspector general of customs with no delegation of chief authority. The Times calls it a satisfactory announcement and notes no current danger of administration being destroyed by foreign political or commercial rivalry.
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London
Robert Hart
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Spitz Bros. & Mork
Godfrey Morse
America
Kersey
Summer ST
Wistrigt
Spitz Bros. & Monk
Caigve
Porter's Station
Ulster
Leopold Morse& CO
Washington Street
Cor. Brattle
Winter Hill
Germantown
Mullen
Fownes
Dent’s
W. McPherson
Cer
Hanover and
Elm Streets
Pacific Coast
Holy Land
Hutchins
Joseph H. Choate
Russia
W. L. Douglas
Brockton, Mass
Washington St
City ‘Hall
Avenua
Creen St
Boards of
Criterion
Comes
Jim” Patterson T
Guba
American Syndicate
Clan Campbell
Argyle
Robert Bredon
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