Wreck at Union Square Injures Twenty Two
A rear end collision between local and express trains at Union Square Somerville injures 22 passengers. Eyewitnesses describe chaotic escape as the engine plowed into the rear car, with firefighters and physicians aiding victims at the station.
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White
Elmer Burgess
E. F. Lind
Daniel Swallow
Fitchburg
Boston & Maine
Post
North Station
James O'Connell
Concord
Mass
Boston
Somerville
E. L. Brine
Cambridge
African Methodists Mark 120th Anniversary at Cambridgeport
The African Methodist Episcopal Church in Cambridgeport observes its 120th anniversary with an 8 p m service at St Paul’s A M E Church led by Pastor Rev F G Snelson. Hon W H Lewis will give the anniversary address and G W Forbes will present Richard Allen the Man. H C Cornish sings vocal solos. Dr Snelson preaches Allen Day at 11 a m with Mrs B B Glenny speaking at 3 p m.
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African Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Paul’s A. M. E. Church
Cambridgeport
F. G. Snelson
W. H. Lewis
United States
Richard Allen
G. W. Forbes
West End
H. C. Cornish
Dr. Snelson
B. B. Glenny
Bold holdup shocks Reading as druggist is beaten
J C Oxley a druggist opposite the railroad station in Reading is attacked by two masked men after closing his shop. He is beaten with a blackjack robbed of money and left on the tracks. Fireman John Haggart finds him and he is taken to his home after medical aid.
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Reading
J. C. Oxley
Oxley
Mr. Oxley
North Reading
John Haggart
J. Bernard Ferber
Thomas W. Proctor
Corwin McDowell
Charles E. Townsend
James T. Phelps
John A. McKim
A. B. Stanton
Alex S. Browne
N. E. Tougas
Dudley P. Tenney
H. S. Larrabee
C. A. Ferguson
W. Sh. Nourse
Winthrop Messenger
L. Walter Sammis
H. W. Kennedy
Broadway Runaway In South Boston Endangers Dozens
A runaway horse attached to a heavy grocery wagon ran wild along Broadway South Boston injuring two horses and a driver while endangering scores of people, including school children, before Patrolman Linton stopped the dash near C street. The grocery wagon and ash wagon were damaged. one horse likely to be killed.
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Henry Ralston
D. W.W. Briggs
Broadway
Boston
Joseph J. Allen
Geneva Avenue
B Street
Parkman School
C Street
Linton
Station 6
Thomas Connors
Sarah Bernhardt Appointed Professor of Dramatic Declamation
Paris February 14 Sarah Bernhardt has been named professor of dramatic declamation at the Conservatory of Music and Declamation. The move aims to resolve the Legion of Honor chancellery objection over confirming her for the Cross of the Legion of Honor on grounds that actors may only be decorated as professors.
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Paris
Sarah Bernhardt
Conservatory of Music
Legion of Honor
Mme, Bernhardt
Cross of the Legion of Honor
Famous Polly to sail to Jamestown fair in 1805 built ship
Belfast Maine February 14 plans mature for the old schooner Polly built in 1805 to appear at the Jamestown exposition alongside modern ships in Portsmouth Harbor. The Polly famed privateer from the last war carries cargo to Stockton Springs in fall months and is praised by Maine leaders including Governor Cobb.
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Jamestown Fair
Belfast
Maine
Portsmouth Harbor
Jamestown
W. E. Crockett
Boston
Cobb
Eengland
Stockton Springs
William Spear
Amesbury
Mass
England
PARENT BEYOND THE BORDER
Lewis Cubilowich of Chelsea rushes to Calais Missouri after his father is arrested as an undesirable immigrant. The elder Cubilowich is jailed and later released to stay with his wife in St John New Brunswick while doctors treat eye illness. The son hopes to bring them to Boston once safe passage is secured.
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Lewis Cubilowich
Beacon Street
Chelsea
Calais
Boston
St. John
N. B
United States
Insurance Banquet Highlights Boston Life Underwriters
The 24th annual banquet of the Boston Life Underwriters Association gathered 125 members and guests at Young's Hotel. James G. White presided as toastmaster as Lt. Governor Eben Draper defended corporations and rail government policy while advocating reform via cooperation. Speakers included Rev. McComb on mental healing and Senator Butterick on the Sunday law, with other legislators and notable attendees listed.
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Boston Life Underwriters’ Association
Young’s Hotel
Corps of Cadets
James G. White
Association
H. L. Higginson
Eben S. Draper
Roxbury Thug Assaults Girl Near Dorchester Clubhouse
A 14 year old girl was attacked by a Roxbury thug at Pleasant and Stoughton streets Dorchester, the fifth such incident in four weeks. A man warned police, saying his daughter was in critical condition at home on Howard avenue after the 7 30 pm assault near the Dorchester clubhouse.
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Roxbury
Pleasant and
Stoughton Streets
Dorchester
Daley
Station 9
Howard Avenue
Two Sudden Natural Deaths Reported in City
Two sudden deaths from natural causes occurred in the city last night one in the West End and the other in the South End. William Miller 38 lived at 22 South Russell Street and worked for Charles Bernard at 20 Chardon Street. Lillian Hadley 55 lived at 47 Porter Street and was found dead in bed by Mrs. Charles Carstein on the second floor.
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West End
South End
William Miller
South Russell Street
Charles Bernard
Chardon Street
Lillian Hadley
Porter Street
Charles Carstein
Dorchester Council Rejects $500000 Highway Plan
Lacking eight votes the annual $500000 highway construction order failed in the Dorchester Common Council last night after a roll call. Reconsideration was set for the next meeting. The measure drew 42 in favor and 7 against, not reaching the 50 required.
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Common Council
Bramhall
Dorchester
Coune
Man McCullough
McCullough
Ward
Board of Aldermen
Bangs
Bell
Finance Commission
Representative Quinn Takes Oath as Public Administrator
Representative John Quinn yesterday took the oath of office as public administrator, a position to which he has just been appointed.
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John Quinn
Morse Made Clothing Attractively Priced
The feature offers about 200 suits and overcoats priced around $12. The copy promises surprising quality for the low price, claiming Morse made clothing delivers excellence even in this budget grade and should satisfy buyers familiar with the brand.
McAdoo accuses graft in New York police ranks
Former New York Police Commissioner William McAdoo spoke at Harvard Union decrying graft among police captains and naming politics and influence as roots of corruption. He praised patrolmen, attacked higher officials for profiting from crime and criticized handling of the Thaw case funding.
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New York
William McAdoo
Harvard
Harvard Union
Mr. McAdoo
Europe
Man Arrested For Whiskey Theft From Express Team
Dennis Carney 25 of Somerville was arrested by Joy Street police for taking a two gallon jug of whiskey valued at six dollars from Cutter's express team on Leverett Street. The suspect’s address is 4 Somerville Avenue.
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Dennis Carney
Somerville Avenue
Somerville
John Barleycorn
Joy Street
Cutter’s Express
Leverett Street
Pierce estate settles 600000 trust for Middleboro forever
The Plymouth Probate Court released 600000 as a trust for Middleboro. The estate expense charged as administrator Chester Y E Weston was cut from 50000 to 23000, with 27000 ordered to be paid back. The settlement marks one of the court's largest ever.
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Middleboro
Pierce
Chester YE. Weston
Plymouth Probate Court
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