Tragedy on Kent Street Ends in Suicide and Injury
Newburyport reports a fatal shooting attempt as Thomas A. Hersey, a shoemaker, killed himself after wounding Emma Ellery, 19, with two bullets near Eagle street. Ellery survived, expected to recover. authorities note parental objections and a possible love triangle involving another suitor.
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Newburyport
Kent Street
Thomas A. Hersey
Emma Ellery
Miss Ellery
Hersey
Ellery
Eagle Street
Anna Jaques
Dodge
Eighth Regiment
Brackett
Stabbing in Boston Ends With Mystery and Hospitalized Victim
Daniel Broughton, 30, was stabbed three times on Harrison Avenue near the Boston & Albany bridge. A unknown assailant, 6 feet 8 inches, 150 pounds, wearing a light suit, fled. authorities doubtless hunt for him as Broughton lapsed into unconsciousness. Broughton says the fight began after an argument. He identifies no accomplices and medical teams fear for his life while police press witnesses and monitor nearby stations.
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Broughton
Oxford Street
South End
Daniel Broughton
City Hospital
Boston & Albany Bridge
Harrison Avenue
Division 5
Murphy’s Saloon
Driscoll
Miss Irene Murphy Secures Lead Role With Seabrooke Opera
Miss Irene Murphy has completed negotiations with Manager Roththal of the Thomas Q Seabrooke opera company and leaves for Cincinnati to assume the leading parts replacing Mrs Sea brooke who is ill. Murphy has many friends in this city who will welcome her venture.
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Irene Murphy
Rosenthal
Thomas Q. Seabrooke Opera Company
Cincinnati
Seabrooke
Elvin Crox
Miss Murphy
Electrics for Portland Line Upgrade Approved
Portland Street Railway Company voted to electrify all city lines this afternoon, adding about six to eight miles of electric railway in Portland Missouri. The move marks a major expansion of the transit network and outlines a shift from older power sources to electric traction.
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Portland
Portland Street Railway Company
Beautiful calendar offered by X Zalia Medicine Co
The X Zalia Medicine Company of 2 Bromfield Street Boston issues a calendar with portraits of Lillian Russell Lot ties Cain and May Irwin. It will be mailed to any address on receipt of 6 cents in stamps and the name of the paper where the article appears. The 6 cents covers postage and packing. Communications without the paper name and stamps will not be answered.
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X-Zalia Medicine Company
Bromfield Street
Boston
Lillian Russell
Lottie Cains
May Irwin
Great Doings in the Clothing Line at Green & Co
A scathing notice warns that Charles Green & Co at 601 Washington Street will reportedly liquidate stock to satisfy creditors. The letter describes deep discounts on kersey overcoats, children's suits, and men’s pantaloons, suggesting prices far below production cost as the stock is cleared.
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Washington St
Kersey
Chas. Green & Co
Death from escaped gas at Newton Place room
Emil Hamerle aged 40 was found dead in bed at No 4 Newton Place last evening after a gas burner released poisonous fluid. Medical Examiner Draper was notified and ordered the body removed to Undertaker Jones on Lagrange Street.
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Emil Hamerle
Newton Place
Draper
Jones
Lagrange Street
Weather forecast for New England turns snowy after rain
Washington bulletin from January 1921 predicts Tuesday brings rain in New England turning to snow. Warmer air precedes decidedly colder conditions with easterly winds shifting to northwesterly as the day progresses.
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Washington
New England
Reserves Ordered In Uniform Across New York Stations
On January 21 1900 police superintendent Brynes ordered all police reserves to report in uniform and fully equipped to section rooms at 8 o clock. The move follows the departure of the First Brigade of the National Guard from the city toward Brooklyn this morning.
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New York
Brynes
Police Department
National Guard
Brooklyn
Charlesbank Club Holds Inaugural Meeting at Bumstead Hall
The Charlesbank Athletic Club hosted its first year meeting at Bumstead Hall on Haverhill Street to ease new members. Tickets were restricted to members only with press and authorities as honorary members. Captain William Daly and his officers prevented a ticket scam as a disciplined crowd watched a professional boxing program.
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Charlesbank Athletic Club
Charlesbank Club
Haverhill Street
Bumstead Hall
Ackets
Tue
Donovan
William Daly
Collision on the Brooklyn Bridge Causes Injuries and Blockade
A rear end collision on the Brooklyn bridge near the Brooklyn block signal injured Edward Haight and two young women. A derailment on the New York side prompted shunting, leading to a second collision as a following train struck Lehman’s train. Fog and steam hid the impact, crashes shattered windows, and passengers were thrown about amid a historic bridge blockade.
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New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn
Edward D. Haight
Lehman
Lehman’s
Hewitt
All Our Organs Designed by Nature for Purpose
A compact health note explains that organs evolve for specific roles, with emphasis on kidneys as vital yet small. Any irregularity of urinary organs signals danger and requires prompt attention to prevent broader systemic disturbance.
Salem pastor condemns Parada production at Mechanic Hall
In Salem on January 21 Rev George S Chadbourne of Lafayette Street Methodist Church urged his flock to avoid supporting the Parada production at Mechanic Hall this week run under Universalist Church auspices. He said from a denominational view the show is not good for religious interests though he does not claim infallibility.
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Salem
George S. Chadbourne
Lafayette Street
Parada
Aspertawalas
Mechanic Hall
Universalist Church
Fender Saves His Life In Narrow Street Crossing Incident
Samuel Levine aged 45 of 7912 Prince street was struck by a southbound Bartlett street and ferry line electric car at Hanover and Blackstone streets. He was knocked down but not crushed as the fender kept him from going under wheels. Taken to Massachusetts General Hospital, he later chose his own home for care. Injuries include a punctured left leg and severe contusions to the right knee and thigh. Car 456, motorman 34, conductor 5. Levine's condition not serious.
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Abrams
Ridgewood
Greene Gate
Brooklyn City Line
Bushwick Avenue
Patrick Nugent
Seventh Regiment
Halsey Street
George Kelly
Welles
Fulton Street
Shackelton
Collison
Twenty-third Regiment
Second Avenue
Fifty-second Street
Sumner Avenue
Fulton Avenue
Rockaway Avenue
Thomas Horan
Hamilton Avenue
Horan
Kings County
Broadway
Gates Avenue
Lewis
Brooklyn Heights Company
Norton
Atlantic Avenue
Wicker
Brooklyn
Queens County
Avery
Samuel Levine
Prince Street
Hanover Street
Blackstone Street
Bartlett Street
Levine
Glancy
Division 1
Dunn
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boxing Show in Boston Honors Captain Daly as Referee
The crowd praised Captain Daly who presided as manager master of ceremonies and referee. He earned unanimous approval for fairness while the Boston bouts were praised as the best yet, with Young Shaw versus Young McGreil ending in a draw and Phil Smith defeating M. J. Rogers after a strong five rounds.
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Captain Daly
Boston
Young Shaw
Young McGreil
Phil Smith
Quincy
M. J. Rogers
Roxbury
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Entir
Spitz Bros, & More
THE
Brooklyn Battle
R. Simmons
Water St
Newburyport Street
Thomas Hersey
N. Y
Common Council
Alderman Foyle
Guilfoyle
Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company
Atlantic Avenue System
Brooklyn, Queens County & Suburban Company
Burke
Collins and
Degan
Gates
Stuyvesant
Militia
Palmer
Howard Avenue
Seventh
East New York
Wendell
Herkimer Street
Alabama Avenue
Duffy
Rhodes and
Harper
Harry Duval
Chauncey M. Depew
George Pallen
Wyckoff
Myrtle Avenues
Bridge Street
Fifth Avenue
Thrige
Harrison Avenue Bridge
Will
Elvia Crox
Electrics
Creen’s
Kakas & Sons
Tremont St
Conny
Starlight
Lowell Boy
Young Starlight
Dana
Alfred Howard
Mass
Fender
Churchill
London
Lord Randolph Churchill
Paris
M. Bourgeois
Palace of the Elysee
Faure
Folsom
Exeter
N. H
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the House
J. C. Howe
Massachusetts
Martin Flaherty
Lowell
Brussels
France
Switzerland
Paine’s Furniture CO
Canal Street
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