Riotous street violence disrupts Rhode Island streetcar service
In Pawtucket and Central Falls riotous scenes erupted ten days after a street railway strike. Bonfires and obstructions blocked tracks while missiles were hurled at passing cars and two Traction Company employees were injured. Police cleared streets as service ended by 10 PM. two arrests made and a dozen others jailed pending District Court appearances.
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King Fatigue Easily Despite Wound Care
London July 1 The following bulletin posted at Buckingham Palace reports the King's condition is maintained with improving appetite and less pain in wound dressing. He remains easily fatigued on the least exertion but shows no dangerous symptoms before the eighth day and may be confidently expected to recover.
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Boy Shot In Accidental Revolver Incident In Manchester
In Manchester on July 1 William Lange seventeen resident of Schiller street West Manchester was shot in the abdomen by John Bach at Bach's home while he displayed a revolver to younger friends. The shot occurred when the chamber was opened and the cartridge exploded the left side was struck and Lange is believed fatally injured with no blame attached to Bach.
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Schiller Street
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Disappearance Reported for Clarke Boy in West Roxbury
Local police searched camps of gypsies around West Roxbury on Monday for the missing Clarke boy. Officials say his eccentric living and secrecy hinder public appearances while he reportedly returned home to Lynn, showing little concern for public notices.
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Lynn
Last Rites for British Ambassador Lord Pau
The funeral procession for the British ambassador Lord Pau moves from the railway station to the naval academy in Annapolis this afternoon. An escort of honor accompanies the remains as a 19 gun salute is fired, and the body is placed aboard the steamer to depart the Chesapeake.
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Missing Goods Report From 21 Marlboro Street Burglary
Mrs Alber reports a theft at 21 Marlboro Street basement. Items taken include a silk waist, lace cape, fur muff, a mirror, sofa pillows and tar supply. Police at Station 16 note the incident occurred between April and 192.
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Shawmut Avenuee
Marlboro
Immigration grants land at Ellis Island for 1902
Immigration statistics for fiscal year 1902 show 493 480 grants landed at Ellis Island during the period ending yesterday.
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Yester
Ellissland
Water hypnotized Crowley in East Boston incident
King Crowley of 1387 Havre Street East Boston was treated at City Hospital Relief Station after diving into Chelsea Street Bridge water. He believes water hypnotism compelled the plunge and says hypnotic suggestion may explain the act.
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Boston
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Extradition in Quebec Near End for Gaynor and Greene
Legal observers in Quebec expect Colonel Gaynor and Captain Greene to be tried there and granted liberty. The two American contractors face extradition over alleged wholesale frauds against the U S government as the proceedings near closure.
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Gaynor
Greene
United States
Cabinet names six new ships of war in naval bill
Secretary Moody proposed names for six new ships. The four larger vessels will be battleships Louisiana Connecticut Tennessee and Washington, with state choices for battleship names yet undecided. The two gunboats will be Paducah and Dubuque.
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Dubuque
Fair Weather Forecast for Boston Area
The forecast calls for fair conditions in Boston and nearby areas on Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures rise modestly with light variable winds and no precipitation expected.
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Vicinity
Forecast for New England Warmer and Fair Midweek
Forecast for New England calls for fair skies and increasing warmth on Wednesday and Thursday. Light to fresh west to northwest winds are expected.
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New England
Malden Aldermen Vote Against Old Home Week and Meetings
The Malden board voted unanimously to not observe old home week and refused permission to the Socialist Local Union for open meetings. The New and Latter Day Saints of Israel were denied permission to hold meetings in Malden square. Reserve patrolmen confirmed include John P. Durning Gilbert Duke Albert Oster lind and Charles F. Ferguson.
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Death of Malden man under natural causes at Appleton street
A man believed to be J. B. Rogers of 49 Pierce Street Malden died suddenly last night at 52 Appleton Street. A physician summoned declared death was due to natural causes.
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Melrose to Wage Gypsy Moth Battle Citywide
The Board of Aldermen ordered an immediate crusade against the gypsy moth as Melrose faces heavy infestation, notably in the Fells district near the Malden line. Notices will announce the city's plan to purchase moths at ten cents each.
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Malden
Alphonse Nichols Ends Up With Scalp Wounds After Store Fit
Alphonse Nichols, 58, residing at 612 Masachusetts avenue, collapsed in a store at 467 Blue Hill avenue yesterday afternoon. He sustained two severe scalp wounds, was treated at Station 9, and sent home afterward.
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Blue Hill Avenue
Cuba Free and Five for a Dime Cigars Ad
An old advertisement touts Cuba free cigarettes and cigars at five for a dime. It claims 100 minutes of smoking for a tenth of a cent per minute, urging no worry about smoking Dill.
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Cuba
Arrested on Charge of Kidnapping Boy
A 13 year old boy, William Petro, is allegedly kidnapped by Mrs. Randall of 37 Border Street East Boston. Sgt James Hines arrested her at noon on a warrant issued by Judge Emmons. The case involves alleged travel to Bucksport with the boy and claims from the Petro family and Mrs Randall’s friends. The full story continues on page 2.
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Wealthy Boston industrialist targeted in $6000 ransom letter
George G. Davis of Boston, owner of a machine factory in North Andover, received a threatening ransom note demanding $6000. The letter, postmarked Boston, warned of violence and described a staged delivery with a boy and a church route, threatening Davis if he showed the letter.
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George G. Davis
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Europe
Kired
Portuguese Boy Missing After May Kidnapping Claim
A Portuguese boy who lived near Mrs. Randall until about a month ago is the focus of an investigation. His family, now at 18 Cottage Street Beachmont, believes he may be in Bucksport Maine but has no certain proof. Mrs. Randall told Lieutenant Sargent that she knew the boy had gone with a steamer purser.
East Boston Woman Held on Disturbing Case Bail Set
Mrs. Randall testified that the locality was involved but that the boy acted of his own free will. She was jailed until bail was posted by James C. Wooley after a consult with Bail Commissioner Reynolds and Assistant D A Mc Laughlin. Bail for 18 year old Petro was fixed at 1500 dollars. She planned to appear in court at 9 A M.
Congress Closes With Major Bills Passed and Fails
Washington July 1 The Fifty-seventh Congress closed after a billion dollar session with key laws enacted including bank charter extension, permanent Census Bureau, Cuban diplomatic, irrigation, and naval appropriations among others. Several measures failed, among them immigration and anti-trust, signaling action may resume next session.
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Congressional Appropriations Totals and Sunset Adjournment
Senate committee chair Allison lists totals for all major appropriations reaching 800 million dollars with contracts pushing near one billion. In Washington Henderson proclaims House adjournment after a rousing farewell with chants and songs sealing a storied session.
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