New York to Boston in thirty minutes dream of levitating railway
An era shaking scheme by Emile Bachelet aims to send passengers from New York to Boston in under an hour via a levitating steel tube propelled by non absorbing electric currents. The inventor demonstrates a suspended car hovered by a hair’s breadth above a track as reporters witness the science in action.
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Mt. Vernon
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Post Office Department
Washington
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Keller
Hermann
Earth
Price
Very Clever Pet Parrot Impresses Beverly Owner
An African gray parrot owned by C. S. Dennis of Beverly is described as exceptionally intelligent. The 10 year old bird reportedly speaks 600 words, counts to 10, forms sentences, and greets visitors with a cheerful hello while showing unusual powers of observation.
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Beverly
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Concord Robber Identified by Victim in Local Hold-up
Mrs Samuel Armstrong fainted when she identified a prisoner as the man who held her up with a revolver on January 30. Frederick Wilcox of 31 Wilcox street Boston was found to have worked locally and washed dishes in Boston hotels. He was arrested by Patrolman Varley while loitering near the station.
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Samuel Armstrong
Frederick Wilcox
Wilcox Street
Boston
Patrokman Varley
Bible Drama Draws Record Boston Audiences
Three large crowds filled the Boston Theatre as the Photo Drama of Creation was shown yesterday, the largest audience yet for moving pictures in the city. The screenings filled to capacity, marking a peak in attendance for the biblical presentation.
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Boston Theatre
Boston
Bible Pictures Move Audiences In Dramatic Screen Series
Audiences filled the theatre for morning, afternoon, and evening showings as forceful moving pictures dramatized biblical events from creation to Noahs Ark and the life of Christ. Pastor Russell’s intermission appearance drew strong applause, underscoring the program’s popular appeal.
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Noah
Christ
Small Cowper Madonna Sells for Record $700000
The renowned Small Cowper Madonna, also called the Panshanger Raphael, sold to FP A Widener of Philadelphia for a sum reported above $700000. The 24 by 17 inch Florence work dates to about 1505 during Raphael's early, graceful period.
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Raphael
Florence
P. A. B. Widener
George Grantham Bain
N. Y
Hughes Leaves Washington to Sign with Pacific Coast League Los Angeles
Thomas Hughes long time pitcher for the Washington American League club has signed with the Los Angeles team of the Pacific Coast League, marking a major roster shift in the baseball off season.
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Washington
Thomas Hughes
Los Angeles
Death by own action cited in broker William A Stedman’s death
Greenwich Connecticut February 8. William A Stedman a prominent New York broker died last night under circumstances indicating death by own action. Dr J A Clarke medical examiner said he would hand over the facts to Coroner Phelan at Bridgeport for further investigation if deemed necessary.
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Greenwich
Conn
William A Stedman
New York
J. A. Clarke
Phelan
Bridgeport
Doctor Supports Suicide Theory In Stedman Death
Dr Clarke and Greenwich Hospital physicians believe Mr Stedman killed himself after three weeks of nervous breakdown. He was found last night in a coal bin with a jagged head wound from an axe and a jackknife embedded in the skull. Relatives said the events seem queer.
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Clarke
Stedman
Open Air School for Consumptives Opens Today
The open air school for consumptive children in the Norcross School yard at West Fifth Street South Boston will be opened today. It will be Boston’s second such facility, following the St Botolph Street school operated for several years.
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West Fifth Streets
South
Boston
St. Botolph Street
Make right heating choice for health and cost
Scientific tests compare old time heating with modern radiators showing healthier air and even warmth with lower fuel waste. Old methods risk dusty coal gases and uneven heat. Break the hold of the old way and install a fully tested guaranteed heating outfit.
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