Noise as damages debated in Boston Elevated case
Counsel spar over whether noise is a damage element in the Edward F. Baker et al. versus Boston Elevated Railway Co. trial. Hearings centered on noise impact near Harrison Avenue, with experts differing on future property values. Attorneys argued for both sides, noting New York precedent and legislative intent. no decision reached, briefs due July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Baker
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Superior Court
Mason
Knowlton
Harrison Avenue
Boston
Massachusetts
Frank D. Nay
Perleon
Asto
Nay
Supreme Court
Mexican auditor arrest in Equitable fraud case
Jose Madeido was arrested in Mexico City as a principal in an alleged piracy against Equitable Assurance Society of New York. He was reportedly insured for a large sum, with a fake death certificate and burial arranged, and he allegedly confessed implicating several others. Additional arrests were reported in the city.
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Mexico City
Jose Maddeido
Equitable Assurance Society
New York
Couny
Madeido
Roper
Wrangel in eruption sighted amid fog over Mt Wrangel
Seattle news reports Mt Wrangel in eruption while Mt Redoubt remains obscured by fog. Despatch from Kotzina dated June 21 notes Wrangel in plain sight with great clouds of black smoke billowing from its crest as Bertha docks at Valdez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Bertha
Valdez
Mt. Redoubt
Mt. Wrangel
Kotzina
May Turn Tien Tsin Over to China
June 30. Minister Con. The Department of State corps at Peking is concerned over the city. The government regards the proposal as likely to affect control and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tien Tsin
Wgton
Department of State Corps
F’ekin
PITAL Ties Gassiot Ison Co Led 250000 Hospital
Fragmented text shows a floor leader and committee actions amid references to Gassiot Ison Co and a 250000 figure tied to a hospital. Mentions include Payne, Endicott, and a Civil Service dinner, with unclear sequence and lacking coherent context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ties Gassiot, Ison & Co
Dixon Tops Calla Rounds in Night Honors Feature
Kicore Dixon leads a night session honoring expert contributions with top marks. The event highlights sustained excellence among specialists, recognizing standout work across fields.
Boy 14 Charged With Assault After Rescue Scene
Walter A Andrews aged 14 living at 36 Clarmon Street West Somerville is under arrest by Somerville police on an assault charge against May Gallagher age year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Gallagher at 2 Yorktown Court. A crowd gathered as Mrs Gallagher entered a house to rescue her child. A Cambridge officer arrived as threats and a hanging rumor circulated before the boy was taken to the police station. The boy’s father said he could not control him and he was on probation in Boston for bicycle larceny.
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Walter A. Andrews
Clarmon Street
Somerville
May Gallagher
Yorktown Court
Andrews
Boston
Dixon Trial Begins in Burrillville Axe Murder Case
Albert Dixon of Burrillville stands trial in Providence before Judge Wilbur on charges of murdering Amos D. Perrin with an axe. A 42‑man jury panel includes Farnham, Williams, O Reilley, Murray, Cha se, Morehead, Warner Jr., Barnes, Dalton, Arnott, Yean, and Allen. The trial, expected to run the week, features many witnesses from both sides.
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Providence
R. I
Amos D. Perrin
Burrillville
Albert Dixon
Judge Wilbur
Common Pleas
J. BP. CG
Farnham
Manuel F. Williams
Frank O’reilley
Pawtucket
James Murray
Carpenter
Clarence O. Cha&se
James Morehead
James Warner, Jr
Smithfield
Farmer
John Barnes
Cumberland
Benjamin Dalton
Johnston
William Arnott
Manther BE. Yean
Cranston
Samuel O
Allen
Scared Old Man Roams Boston Subway In Apparition Like Oddity
An elderly man with a white beard wearing a linen suit and panama hat wandered from Boylston Street toward the Public Garden subway entrance yesterday. He dodged cars in the tunnel and appeared frightened before a blue-coated official intervened and escorted him back after boarding a car at Arlington with the motorman.
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Boylston Street
Public Garden
Arlington
Norwegian Bark Isabelle Driven Ashore Near Murray Harbor
A private dispatch reports the Norwegian bark Isabelle of 1178 tons captained by Mae ran aground at Beach Point two miles from Murray Harbor South during Thursday night’s storm while bound from London to Huie Verte to load lumber for Hangestand Hungary. The captain and 16 crewmen are safe. Tugs from Pictou and Charlottetown have been sent to help.
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Halifax
N. S
Isabelle
Mae
London
Huie Verte
Beach Point
Murray Harbor
Baie Verte
Hangestand
Hungary
Pictou
Charlottetown
Street car pay up despite workers not asking for raise
Indianapolis June 30. The street car company raised wages for motormen and conductors by 1 cent an hour. The increase boosts the annual payroll by 25000 dollars and was fully unsolicited by the employees.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Hetty Green Wins Demurrer in Mandell Will Case
In a U S Circuit Court ruling Judge Colt overruled Crapo’s demurrer in Hetty R Green v executor of Edward D Mandell. The suit, tied to Edward Mott Robinson’s estate of over 3 million dollars, alleges mismanagement by three trustees who are dead, seeking about 700000 from Mandell’s estate. Trial on the merits forthcoming.
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United States
Hetty R. Green
William W. Crapo
Edward D. Mandell
Green
Edward Mott Robinson
New York City
Henry A. Barling
Abner H. Davis
Mandell
Crapo
Colt
United States Circuit Court
Fire on Summer Street destroys part of Berkshire factory
The 8 pm alarm for a fire on the fourth floor of the five story brick building at 115 117 Summer street was rung by Patrolman Hughes. Berkshire Manufacturing Company makers of shirt waists occupied the floor and the blaze was confined to that level. Loss is estimated at 1600 dollars mainly from smoke and water damage.
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Hughes
Division 4
Summer Street
Berkshire Manufacturing Company
Moros fatally hurt resisting arrest in Mindanao
Two more Moros who fatally harmed Private Lewis were fatally wounded while resisting arrest. Datto Adta Adma promised Colonel Frank Baldwin that he would deliver the accused in serious cases. The severely harmed Moros were brought into the American camp suspended from poles.
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Manila
Lewis
Datto Adta Adma
Frank PD. Badwin
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Mindanao
Bon Voyage For G S McKenna Before Europe Departure
Friends of Mr George McKenna gathered at 82 Charlotte Street to bid bon voyage as he prepares to depart for Europe on Wednesday. A travelling case was given by Mr John Mitten who spoke at the gathering attended by Mrs McKenna and several Mitten Banash and Shay family members.
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George
Mc Kenna
Charilotte Street
Europe
John Mitten
George Mitten
Edward Shannon
David Banash
Misa A. B. McKenna
A. Fanens
P. ¥. McKenna
J. J. Shay
J. Marsh
Ira X. Banash
Pastor Called to Somerville at Randanil Memorial
At a special meeting of Randanil Memorial Treewill Baptist Church on Newrose Street in Somerville, the Rev. Welbee Bitterfield was chosen as pastor. The Rev. Bitterfield is a graduate who will commence his duties, with Robinson presiding as clerk.
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Randanil Memorial
Treewill Baptist Church
Newrose Street
Somerville
Cii
Welbee Bitterfield
Eesf Me
Robinson
Doe
Japanese Envoy Reports on New York Visit
In New York on June 30 the Japanese minister and consul general Gumoto met officials, discussing Asia affairs. The event was reported by Baron Shibusawa and editors, highlighting collaboration between Japan and American observers.
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New York
Baron Shibusawa
Asia
Gumoto
O'Brien Defeats Driscoll and Beauscholte in Six Rounds
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien fought two Chicago foes, Driscoll and Beauscholte, winning both six-round bouts despite bad hands and a 30 minute intermission. Driscoll showed stubborn endurance, while Beauscholte was outboxed and worn down in the late rounds. O'Brien weighed 158 pounds at 8 o’clock.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Jack" O'Brien
O'Brien
Jim Driscoll
O’brien
Driscoll
Jack Beauschelte
Beauscholte
Tremont Exceeds Speed Requirement On Trial Run
The Tremont, built for the Boston Steamship Company by Maryland Steel, completed a four hour trial in Chesapeake Bay averaging 18.14 knots, exceeding the required 18.5 knots. The 17,000 ton steamer features water tight bulkheads, a double bottom, 2800 tons ballast, and 1200 tons coal bunkers, and will operate with the Shawmut on a Puget Sound to Philippines service via Japan, Siberia and China ports.
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Baltimore
Tremont
Boston Steamship Company
Maryland Steel Company
Chesapeake
Annapolis
Boston Company
Shawmut
Pacific Coast
Puget Sound
Philippines
Japan
Siberia
China
Yokoama
Nagasaki
Shanghai
Vladivostock
Hong Kong
Mant
Coal strikers arrested in Tamaqua clash with nonunion riders
Sixteen striking miners were taken into custody in Tamaqua, Pennsylvnia, after alleged disorderly conduct linked to violence during a confrontation with trolley cars carrying nonunion men. Multiple cases of violence are charged to the strikers and the incident centers on the triggered return to homes.
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Tamaqua
Penn
Smallpox in Norfolk Tops 40 Cases as Mayor-Elect Takes Office
On June 30 in Norfolk Virginia Dr. James G. Riddick, who will become mayor tomorrow, reports 40 malignant smallpox cases in the city and notes an average of three people are sent daily to the pest house.
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Norfolk
James G. Riddick
Funeral for Arthur F. Vinton in Medford
Funeral services for Arthur F. Vinton of Medford were held at his parents home on Lyden Street. Vinton died in Manila after contracting a disease while attached to a warship. He underwent an operation and passed away shortly after. A misunderstand ing delayed his coming home, arriving in Medford Sunday night. Rev. W. Hackett officiated, with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford.
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Arthur F. Vinton
Medford
Manila
A. M. Vinton
Lyden Street
Vinton
W. . Hackett
South Medford Baptist Church
Oak Grove Cemetery
Medfor
Palma's Plan project from ae the Rural Senate
A brief note outlines Palma's plan for a Rural Senate project amid annual discussions. The text references a legislative initiative and potential committee input, but details are limited in the readable fragment. No dates or specific actions are clearly stated.
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Palma
Ae the Rural
Senate
Virginia Strike Likely Settled Soon in Coal States
Charleston W Va June 20 It is believed the West Virginia coal strike will be settled within days on a reasonable basis with operator concessions. President Stevens of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad met today with operators in lengthy talks. While no explicit agreement was announced the session signaled pressure to act as contracts slip away. Developments expected within 48 hours.
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Charleston
W. Va
Stevens
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Company
Floods Ruin Crops Along Wabash River at Lafayette
Heavy rains raised the Wabash River by 20 feet in six hours at Lafayette Indiana. Overflowing creeks submerged bottom lands one to three feet and many roads and culverts were washed out. Wheat and thousands of acres of corn were ruined by the floods.
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Lafayette
Ind
Wabash River
Government urged to ship beef and supplies to Apache Indians
Indian Agent Carson reports to the Interior Department urging an immediate contract for beef sugar coffee and salt for Apache Indians at San Carlos Agency. He welcomes the order delaying the July 1 ration cutoff and notes drought harming crops and water scarce on the Gila River reservation. He recommends using funds from clothing and grazing tax to create irrigation work.
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Washington
Interior Department
Carson
San Carlos, Art
Indian Agency
Catttle
Gila River
Return of Refugees to the Transvaal Restricted
The State Department released a statement clarifying refugee return rules to the Transvaal. It says peace articles apply only to former bona fide Transvaal residents and do not permit admission of others without special permission.
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Washington
State Department
Transvaal
Pretoria
Stamp Savings Authorized in Somerville Schools
The Somerville School Board approved an order granting the Somerville Associated Charities the right to establish and run a stamp saving system in public schools in cooperation with teachers. The city would incur no liability beyond this. City Solicitor Frank W. Kaan stated it would not be illegal if the city were relieved of all responsibility.
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Somerville
Somerville Associated Charities
Sanborn
Frank W. Kaan
Two Captains Suspended by American League
Chicago June 30 Captain McGraw and Joe Kelly of Baltimore were suspended indefinitely by President Johnson of the American League for actions on the field Friday in Baltimore that led Umpire Connolly to forfeit the game to Boston.
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Chicago
Johnson
American League
McGraw
Joe Kelly
Baltimore
Connolly
Boston
Katherine M. Guire Victim Of A Thief
Katherine A. McGuire reported to the office of Division 16 that thieves entered her house at 69 Westland Avenue during her absence yesterday and stole a silver watch with monogram K A M a long gold chain a gold link bracelet a small black leather satchel a gold pin set with rhinestones a brooch marked K M a gold clover shaped pin a silver bracelet and other items.
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Katherine A. McGuire
Ofice of Division 16
Westland Avenue
Rescue by Clam Diggers Saves Milford Man in Harbor
Robert Lynch, 22, of 6 Forest street Milford, was brought to City Hospital Relief Station after a 15 minute immersion in Boston Harbor. He slipped from Forrest wharf about 6 October and credits two clam diggers in boats for pulling him from the water just in time. His condition is not at all serious.
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Robert Lynch
Forest Street
Milford
City Hospital
Boston
Forrest Wharf
Governor Nash Refuses Requisition for Former Insurance Commissioner Hahn
Officers in Columbus, Ohio report Governor Nash declined to revoke the requisition for William Hahn of Mansfield, indicted in New York. Assistant District Attorney Garvin and Detective Brindley journeyed to Mansfield to pursue Hahn, who is held on a New York warrant issued by local courts.
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Columbus, CO
Nash
William Hahn
Mansfield
New York
Garvin
Brindley
Columbus
Hahn
Somerville Baptist Wedding Unites Miss Alvanora Brown and David Lovett
In Union Square Baptist Church Somerville last evening Miss Alvanora Robinson Brown and David Winslow Lovett were married in a ceremony led by Rev. W. B. C. Merry. The maid of honor was Fanny Leigh Beckwith and best man William P. Brown. An informal reception followed at 99 Summer Street. The couple plans to reside in New Boston New Hampshire after October 1.
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Union Square Baptist Church
Walnut Street
Somerville
Alvanora Robinson Brown
Thomas P. Brown
David Winslow Lovett
W. B. C. Merry
Fanny Leigh Beckwith
William P. Hrown
Revere
Summer Street
Mrs. Lovett
New Boston, N. H
Lynch Threat Follows Assault Near Montross
Reports from Virginia describe an assault on Miss Kostenbacher by a man named John Horner near Montross. Horner was arrested and jailed, but authorities moved him to Fredericksburg amid a heavy guard as a lynch mob formed in pursuit. The condition of the victim is stated as dangerous.
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Richmond
Montross
Kostenbacher
John Horner
Kostenbader
Fredericksburg
Woman Found Unconscious On Elot Street Tremont
An unknown woman was found unconscious on Elot Street near Tremont by a Division 4 officer shortly after 8 last night. Dr J H Sullivan ordered her taken to Emergency Hospital where she was revived and sent home, she refused to give her name.
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Elot Street
Tremont
Division 4
J. H. Sullivan
Troops Sail From Manila On Sumner
War Department reports the Sumner sails from Manila on June 25 with 296 enlisted men of the Fourth Infantry and 206 of the Seventeenth Infantry aboard. destination not specified.
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Shington
Deis
Sumner
Manila
Angisco
Outlaws Kill Two Oklahoma Sheriffs in Gun Battle
Sheriff A J Bullard and Under Sheriff Coburn of Roger Hills county Oklahoma were killed today during an armed clash with horse thieves as they attempted to arrest members of the outlaw band. The fight lasted about twenty minutes with the officers surrounded and riddled by bullets as the gang escaped, supposedly uninjured.
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Guthrie
A. J. Bullard
Coburn
Roger Hills County
Oklahoma
Increased cost of generals promoted then retired
Secretary of War reports to Congress on officers promoted since April 1 1898 who were retired within a year with a higher rank. Forty officers retired as brigadiers, including 388 promoted from colonel. The paymaster's data shows total increased expense of these retirements at 257,572 dollars.
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Washington
Secretary of War
House
Wheeler
Volunteers
Charles Bird
Quartermaster’s Department
John Murphy
Infantry
Hoboes Seek Green Fields Start of Summer Exile
The one night membership at the Wayfarers' Lodge on Hawkins Street has fallen about 60 percent in a month signaling the start of the summer exodus of hobos and vagrants from Boston to New England beach resorts and country places. Superintendent Smith predicts scarcity through mid September as farmers aid the displaced with charity and orchards tempt with fruit.
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Wayfarers
Hawkins Street
New England
Boston
Smith
No Funds for Extra Police in Pawtucket
In Pawtucket Rhode Island on June 20 the city council failed to approve funds for an expanded police force. With many members absent the board overdrew city accounts after a day of unrest with damaging incidents and arrests. The mayor criticized the police inaction and warned the public about encouraging lawlessness.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Paket
Clalice
the Commons
Board Ofton
Burnett Granted Supersedeas in Chicago Murder Case
In Springfield Illinois Judge Cartwright granted a supersedeas for Dr Orville Burnett condemned as accessory to the murder of Mrs Charlotte L Nichols. Burnett remains jailed in Chicago until the Supreme Court meets in October. The verdict: accessory before the fact. both had reportedly agreed to die by their own action.
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Springfield
Cartwright
Supreme Court
Orville Burnett
Cage
Charlotte L. Nichols
Burnett
Chicago
Nichols
Postal Telegraph Likely to Replace Western Union on Long Island
Reports claimed Postal Telegraph would supplant Western Union on the Long Island railroad system but could not be verified at the railway office. An official called the report premature. Long Island rail line is controlled by Pennsylvania Railroad, which recently agreed with Postal Telegraph.
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New York
Postal Telegraph Company
Nion Telegraph Company
Long Island
Railroad
Postal Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Police Officers Plan Nahant Outing Sung in Pride
Boston police captains deputies and several detectives prepare an annual Nahant trip. Chiefs Watts brigade aims to project a dignified image while avoiding full dress uniforms to prevent pride from appearing. A volunteer Guardian boat will not be used. Captain Warren may nab a thief on the trip.
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Boston
Watts
Nahant
Wescott
Gaskin
Boston Police
Guardian
Warren
Philemon D
Strike Ends for Norfolk & Western Coalfields
Keystone West Virginia June 30 The United Mine Workers strike in the Norfolk & Western coal fields is practically ended with about 15 percent still out. All train crews previously laid off due to the strike resumed work today.
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Keystone
W. Va
United Mine Workers
Norfolk & Western
Robertson Returns After Bank Shortage Scare in Salt Lake
Salt Lake City correspondent reports Alexander A. Robertson Wells Fargo paying teller and city council member vanished Sunday and resurfaced Tuesday. He is under guard and confined while authorities assess the bank shortage estimated at eighty thousand dollars.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Alexander A. Robertson
Wells-Fargo ‘Bank
Paul
Spanish minister nominee sails toward Washington arrival due mid July
Senor de Orea, succeeding de Arcos as Spanish minister to Washington, sailed from Cadiz today aboard the Manuel Calvo. He will travel to New York via Cuba and is not expected to reach New York until about mid July.
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Washington
Senor Riano
Senor de Orea
the de Arcos
Caiz
Manuel Calvo
New York
Cuba
Cleveland City Council Votes to Probe Bribe Allegation
The Cleveland City Council adopted a resolution to investigate recent actions by its members. A council committee will conduct the inquiry and report next Monday. The probe stems from alleged bribe offer of $50,000 to a member.
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Cleveland, O
Concord Votes to Proceed with New City Hall Project
A court decision upholds the city government’s plan to build a new city hall. Judge Peaslee dismissed the rem against the project, clearing the way for the city to proceed despite earlier citizen opposition.
State House renovation and city works progress noted
The article details site clearing at the Beacon monument and new approaches while the State House Park is bordered. It notes extensive Metropolitan Water Board work at Weston Reservoir and Wachusett projects, including carload counts, dike progress, and staffing. It lists new corporate charters and officers for several Boston area firms and public utilities.
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Ashburton Place
Monumerne Street
Mt. Vernon Stree
Bryant
State House
Finch
Sen
House of Representtatives
Stearns
Metropolitan Water Board
Weston Reservoir
Wachusett Reservoir
Central Massachusetts Railroad
Cunningham's Brook
Sawyer’s Mills
Aeneas
Ata
Mainetenance
Executive Department
Executive Council
Tewksbury
State Hospital
Secretary's Department
Theorre A. Taylor Company
Boston
George A. Taylor
Z. T. Hollingorth
Tre Ter
Capital
Bellevue
Linton
J. P. Pickard
Obnrer
The
Boston Monor Company
E. J. Brody
5. & Cantor
Fall River Girl Drowned in Drain Recovery
A four year old girl named Katie Royle from Fall River drowned this afternoon in a drain. The body was recovered near her home after search efforts. Authorities investigated the incident as an accidental drowning.
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Fall River
Katie Royle
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Wabash
Katherine M.guire
Lovett—Brown
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