Wreck at Bronx Park Highlights Curve Dangers In Rail Plan
Editorial argues that the Bronx Park accident was caused by unsafe curves on old track and not by speed or electric motive power. It advocates eliminating curves and supports the Chicago New York Electric Air Line Railroad project as a safer, shorter direct route with fewer miles and ten hour trip times.
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Bronx Park
Chicago-New York Electric Air Line
Chicago-New York Electric Air Line Railroad
New York
Chicago
Air Line
Lessons From the Sinking of the Larchmont Prompt Harsh Critique
Rev Stephen H Roblin of Colum bus Avenue Universalist Church preached on Lessons From the Sinking of the Larchmont urging that priceless life must be saved even at cost. He criticized Captain Mc Vey for delaying lifeboat actions and called for accountability for unsafe ships and incompetent officers.
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Stephen H. Roblin
Columbus Avenue
Larchmont Disaster Sermon Critiques Officers
The Rev. W. Bradley Whitney preached at Union Square Baptist Church Somerville on the Larchmont disaster. He said the officers were a cheap set, and the captain and leading officers cared only for themselves.
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W. Bradley Whitney
Union Square Baptist Church
Somerville
Larchmont
Pink Pills Claim to Cure by Building New Blood
Mrs. Jennie Cowan of West Bay City Michigan recounts severe grip illness leaving her weak and pale until Dr Williams Pink Pills restored her. The ad asserts the pills drive off disease germs and rebuild health, curing anaemia rheumatism neuralgia and fever aftereffects. Sold by druggists or by mail 50 cents a box six for $2.50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
Victims Buried in Providence After Larchmont Disaster
Funeral processions moved through Providence today for eight Larchmont disaster victims. Harry Razanski of Chelsea was identified as No. 67 in the morgue and confirmed by Morris Goldstein. Twelve bodies remain unclaimed with three unidentified. unclaimed remains may be buried in a common grave if not claimed by tomorrow.
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Providence
Larchmont
Morris
Three Persons Found Dead In Sudden Deaths
Three sudden deaths occurred within hours of each other. Alice Rankin 31 was found at 1 Lowell Street with likely natural causes after an autopsy. David Wagner 48 years a NY NH&H railroad painter died at 296 Columbus Avenue. Bridget Reed 66 was found dead in her Albany Street home with family efforts underway to locate her relatives.
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Lowell Street
E. J. Kane
Alice Rankin
Billerica Street
G. B. Magrath
Italy
West End
David Wagner
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Annie Sullivan
Columbus Avenue
Wagner
Readville
New Haven
Boston
Forest Hills
Bridget Reed
Albany Street
Revere Voters Warned of Illegal Registration Scheme
At First Baptist Church Revere pastor Rev. Nelson S. Burbank, president of the No-license League, claims illegal registration is widespread to push for liquor licenses. He cites registrations from Boston Lynn Chelsea Everett and temporary workers at Point of Pines. League vows thorough checks and swift action if laws are violated.
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Revere
Nelson S. Burbank
League
Boston
Lynn
Chelsea
Everett
Point of Pines
Alienated Bride’s Body Identified in Providence Morgue
Hugo V. de Thurstrup identified the deceased as Henrietta Louise Jensen, daughter of florist John J. Jensen, in a tale of romance and alienation now tied to two $10,000 suits in Providence courts. De Thurstrup had followed the couple from Everett, Mass., where their marriage occurred after elopement.
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Providence
R. I
Monahan Morgue
Hugo V. de Thurstrup
Deing
Henrietta Louise
John J. Jensen
Everett
Mass
Jensen
de Thurstrup
Boston
de ‘Thurstrup
Salvation Army memorial service for Larchmont victims
More than 65000 people packed Carnegie Music Hall in New York for a Salvation Army memorial service honoring the 10 officers who died when the toy steamer Larchmont sank off Block Island. Commander Eva Booth presided as caskets bearing Captain Elin Lambert Lieutenant John Molin and Cadet John Cederblom were carried forward.
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New York
Carnegie Music Hall
Salvation Army
Larchmont
Block Island
Eva Booth
Salvationists
Elin Lambert
John Molin
John Cederblom
Nelson
New England
Miss Booth
Captain George R. McVey Leaves Providence for Haven
Captain George R. McVey of the Larchmont has been brought to Fairhaven Massachusetts with his wife and two children. He rests at his mother’s home as inquiries into his alleged negligence and cowardice continue. He is bedridden and his feet are badly frozen after his ordeal.
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New Haven Conn
George R. McVey
The
Larchmont
Fairhaven
Providence
Thieves Busy in Cambridge Victim Accounts Across City
A wave of thefts hits Cambridge with multiple incidents reported. Miss Fietchntr on Massachusetts Avenue and others describe burglars attempting windows and breaking into homes. Conley Brothers store and Webster Market reported break ins, while a pair of men were frightened off at Gove's drug store. Watches, gold items, and cash were stolen in several cases. Patrolman Ginty fired shots at a group last noted near Main Street.
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Miss Fietcnhtr
H. H. Fletcher
Massachusetts Avenue
Mellen Street
Mark A. Hanaborg
Vine Street
Samuel Newman
Charles McDermott
Beacon Street
Brookline
Cambridgeport Gym
Conley Brothers
Webster Market
Pleasant Street
Gove
Main Street
Ginty
Annie R. Hooper
Prescott Hall
Broadway
George Ketchum
Hawthorne Avenue
Preacher Denounces Joy Line After Calamity Claim
Rev W W Bustard of Dudley Street Baptist Church accuses the Joy Line of bearing sole responsibility for last week's disaster. He recalls a 1901 Long Island Sound wreck in which his family narrowly escaped drowning and urges swift legislation to value human life over wealth.
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Ww. W. Bustard
Dudley Street Baptist Church
New York
Providence
Long Island Sound
Changed plans kept Miss MacLean off Larchmont
Relatives of Miss Lillian MacLean rejoice as she was found to be in New York instead of aboard the Larchmont. A letter to her New York address was returned unopened, triggering fears she had sailed on the ill fated vessel. It is now learned she traveled to New York via Fall River, canceling her Larchmont voyage at the last moment.
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Lillian MacLean
New York
Larchmont
Lottie MacLean
Claremont Park
Body of Unknown Man Washes Ashore Near Gay Head
The drifting body of a dark complexioned man was found on No Man's Land near Gay Head and is believed to be a Larchmont victim. Dr. Edward Roth will have the body moved to Vineyard Haven for examination with Captain Calhoun arranging the removal. No Man's Land lies five miles west of Gay Head and is not wired to Martha's Vineyard.
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No Man’s Land
Larchmont
Edward Roth
Vineyard Haven
Captain Calhoun
No Man's Land
Martha's Vineyard Island
Funeral services for Arthur S. McKay
Funeral services for Arthur S. McKay, a young Allston athlete and victim of the Larchmont disaster, were held yesterday from his home at 7 Webster Place. Rev. Dr. Goddard of Roxbury officiated. florals came from friends and relatives. Pallbearers included Benjamin Dalton, Arthur Price, Walter Cooper, and T. F. Rafferty. Interment followed at Forest Hills.
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Arthur S. M’kay
Arthur S. McKay
Allston
Larchmont
Webster Place
Dr. Goddard
Church of the Ascension
Roxbury
Benjamin Dalton
Arthur Price
Walter Cooper
T. F. Rafferty
Forest Hills
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