Wreck Victims List From Back Bay Train Disaster
A fatal wreck near Back Bay leaves a list of injured and dead travelers from Ireland Sweden England and Russia bound for Chicago Seattle Kalama and other destinations. Names ages and hospital notes include Melcher Johanson 14 Stockholm bound for Moline and Kate Russell 20 County Clare among more than fifteen hurt.
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Melcher Johanson
Stockholm
Sweden
Moline
Ill
City Hospital
Kate Russell
County Clare
Ireland
Chicago
John Minnis
Argyleshire
Scotland
Hubert G. Ross
Kalama
C. A. Caralson
John Burns
Galway
Patrick Malloy
Boston
John Popham
Cork
Wash
Hubert Ross
Daniel Cogan
William Howlett
England
Seattle
Aaron Galt
Odessa
Russia
Humphrey M’farland
Columbus
Annie Minsky
Marion
Ind
Axel Miller
Prescott Street
Iast
Massachusetts General Hospital
Richard Goldward
Pennsylvania
Think Child Stolen Think Child Stolen Malden
Eight year old Rella Sulley was playing outside her uncle ex Alderman George W Bishop a kidnapping is suspected by police. The Franklin School pupil disappeared after afternoon play near Upham street with no definite clue on her location. Her aunt Mrs Bishop and neighbors reported the incident. The uncle suspects New York as a possible destination.
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Malden
George W. Bishop
Upham Street
Rella Sulley
New York
Franklin
Miss M Farrland of Philadelphia Saved by Father John’s Medicine
Pearl McFarland of 1655 N 22d St Philadelphia reports suffering general ill health and consumption like cough but credits Father John’s Medicine with rapid improvement in flesh health and strength. She states the medicine did all that is claimed.
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Philadelphia
John
Father John
Pearl McFarland
Babson Asked to Resign as City Corporation Counsel
The Boston Common Council discussed a resolution urging Thomas N. Babson to resign as city corporation counsel. After debate and tabled action, an investigation committee for municipal lighting and electric services was named, with members Brickley Donovan Driscoll Ferguson and McGregor later identified as investigating charges against councilmen related to the defeat of a municipal lighting order.
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Common Council
Thomas N. Babson
City of
Boston
Leo F. McCullough
Daniel J. Kiley
McCullough
Corporation Counsel
Babson
Kiley
Fitzgerald
Ward 8
Ward
McGrath
Barrett
Brickley
Donovan
Driscoll
Ferguson
McGregor
Babson Laughs at Resignation Call After Council Meeting
After the Common Council session, corporation counsel Thomas M. Babson was informed of Leo F. McCulloughs resolutions demanding his resignation. Babson laughed heartily and refused to comment, saying he preferred to await developments.
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Common Council
Thomas M. Babson
Leo F. McCullough
Heartilly
Woman Found Dead in Beach Street Hotel
A well dressed woman was found dead in a Beach Street hotel yesterday after noon. An envelope with the name Anna Shepherd and a postmark dated February 8 1906 was found in her pocket along with a letter. The body was taken to City Hospital morgue for autopsy by Medical Examiner Mc Donald.
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Anna Shepherd
Beach Street
Washington Avenue
City Hospital
McDonald
Grays Big Sup t Sale in Gray County Washington and Hanover
Gray County Washington and Hanover announce a major surplus sale led by the Gray County school district administration. The event lists property, equipment, and surplus items for public bidding with details on dates and locations forthcoming.
Mystery In Big Liners Stranding Off New England Coast
After 15 hours aground off Third Cliff Scituate the Leyland liner Devonian was floated and steered to Quarantine Boston. A compass deviation is the probable cause for the grounding. The Post chartered the tug De Veaux Power to meet and aid the vessel amid rough harbor weather. Passengers praised the Boston paper for arranging help and news.
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Post
Leyland Hiner
Third Cliff
Scituate
Patience
Humane Society
Boston
Boston Post
de Veaux Power
Leyland Line
Boston Towboat Company
Donaldson
Nick and Alice Roosevelt Longworth Wedding License Issued
Washington February 15 The marriage license for Miss Alice Roosevelt and Congressman Nicholas Longworth was issued this afternoon. Nick answered the required questions about age lineage occupation and birth and residence while a crowd of reporters looked on. Attendants include Nelson Perkins as best man and Bangs Shaw Norman as ushers as White House preparations buzzed with officials and florists.
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Washington
Alice Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Nick
Alice
William F. Lemmon
Miss Roosevelt
Nelson Perkins
Bangs
Shaw
Norman
Officers Describe Beating Fog and Striking Ship
Post mariners recalled a mountain like ship in darkness as Captain Ridley slept exhaustedly for hours. An officer said the crew and captain did not know why the vessel struck in dense fog while under half speed. Watches remained intact and the crew worked promptly awaiting quarantine clearance in Boston.
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Ridley
Grays Big Overcoat Sale Vi Washington and Hanover
Gray Co announces a big overcoat sale at its Washington and Hanover location with a white seal service and special bread from Terguson.
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Vi’. Gray Co
Washington and Hanover
Terguson
Devonian Tug Expedition Reaches Grounded Liner
Boston Post reporters join tug De Veaux Power to reach the Devonian at Quarantine after it ran aground. Archdeacon John W. B. Page of Kenora, his wife and daughter Gladys, and William C. Gellibrand of London send health updates to friends in England and Canada. The party braved a high sea and cold night to board the liner and verify its condition.
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Devonian
Boston Post
John W. B. Page
Kenora
Ont
Gladys
William C. Gellibrand
London
Eng
England
Canada
York's Wharf
Boston
de Veaux Power
Morris & Cumings
Mate Donaldson
Boston Weather Forecast Readies Weekend Show
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather Friday and Saturday with warmer conditions Saturday. Light westerly winds accompany the pleasant spell as readers plan outdoor activities around the upcoming weekend.
New England Forecast Warm Weekend Shift in Winds
The western portion eases near northward highs as Friday brings fair skies and milder temperatures. Saturday remains fair with warmer conditions, as northwest winds shift to variable, signaling a more tranquil weather pattern ahead.
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New England
Gray's Big Clothing Sale Promises Value Deals
A brief ad notes Gray Co. in Washington and Hanover hosting a big clothing sale. It lists average temperatures for yesterday and a year ago, with temperatures ranging around 21 to 24 degrees. The fragment includes references to access and store details, typical of a newspaper classified ad section.
Tragic Pacific Express Crash Kills 14 at Huntington
At Huntington avenue station the Pacific express rear collided with an empty train. Melka Johanson, 14, died. 15 others injured, many immigrants from Europe bound for the West. Misplaced switches or signals caused the wreck. a tourist sleeper collapsed under weight, pinning migrants beneath debris. Heroic rescues by a priest, a physician, trainmen, and passengers followed in a harrowing Boston disaster narrative.
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Huntington Avenue
Pacific Express
South
Melka Johanson
Europe
West
Boston
Flyntington Avenue Bridge
South Station
George Merrill
Frank Otterson
Parker F. Sanford
Indictments Hinted in Standard Oil and Rail Road Probe
The Pittsburgh Post outlines imminent federal indictments against Standard Oil officers and railroad officials following a government inquiry into railroad rates. The probe, tied to the beef trust and Packers' cases, culminated in Pittsburg with a Department of Commerce operative confirming aims to expose legal evasion.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Standard Oil
Beef Trust
Chicago
Department of Commerce
Gray's Boys Sue Sale Fe in Gray County
Gray County records show Gray's Boys bring a lawsuit over a sale in Washington and Hanover. The action names Gray Co and local parties in a dispute over ownership and transfer terms. Court filings indicate a request for injunction and resolution of title issues.
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Gray's Boys
Sale FE
Gray Co
Washington and Hanover
Grays Big Gear at Grays Harbor fairful results
Gray County Washington and Hanover report clear results on health claim improvement. Asthma relief claim featured with product Liamg IXuro cited as potential aid. Officials emphasize verified outcomes and continued study for safety and efficacy.
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Back Bay
ED Back Bay ‘Station
Melckeiy Johnson
Reita Sulley
Miss M’farland
MR. Babson
Grays Big
Scituate Shore
White House
Captain Ridley
Gray’s Youths’ Sale i. Gray Co
Boston and Vicinity
Washington Forecast
Gray’s
KF. Gray Co
Hanove
Gray's Big Pants
Rashington and Hanover
Boston & Albany
Hale Standard Oil
West Saler
Washington and
Hanover
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