Explosion at Kendall firm injures ten on Oliver Street
An explosion in the W. H. Kendall & Co office on 82 Oliver Street wounded ten people and caused $300 of damage. Fireworks misfire after a spark ignited gunpowder, shattering windows as workers and bystanders were struck by flying glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Kendall & Co
Oliver Street
Kendall
George Brigham
John Goodhue
J. Kendall
Centre Harbor
N. H
Charlott Urding
John
Ralph 16
Braintree
Oliver Reet
G. B. Richards
Joseph Asforth
M.rs
Helen Cashman
Anne Me
Boston Beimbe Company
Miss Harding
Post
Melrose Highlands
Getti
Immigrant Influx in Boston Surges as Italians Lead Arrivals
An immigration official notes December arrivals to Boston show a persistent Italian surge with many women and children seeking permanent homes. Of 7087 newcomers 4193 were men and 1661 were under 14, carrying about 101691 in cash. Italian bankers aid employment for over 2000 newcomers in Andover Fall River and neighboring areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. ‘W.W. Quinn
United States
Ferullo & Co
North Square
Ferullo
Andover
Fall River
Kittery
New Hampshire
RA Anon
Immigrant Influx Surpasses City Populations
A flood of arrivals since July 1 reaches analysis in Boston area towns. Immigrants, led by Italians with notable Scandinavian presence, outnumber residents of Salem Brockton Quincy Taunton and Haverhill, marking a record flow into the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Chialeeen Brockton
Quincy
Taunton
Haverhill
Two Nights New England to Denver and Colorado Springs
Reduced rate railroad tickets offer a Colorado Special round trip from Boston to Denver via Chicago. Valid on July dates and August dates with half of regular rates, with all lines to Chicago then Chicago and Northwestern Railway to Colorado. Tickets available at Northwestern line office, Washington street, Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Gale
Colorado
Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Northwestern Line
Washington Street
Boston
Thrown From Horse Injures Dorchester Blacksmith
James H. Norrington a 36 year old blacksmith of 155 East Cottage street Dorchester was thrown from a horse on Massachusetts avenue near the railroad. He suffered a broken cervical vertebra but was expected to recover and spent a comfortable night at City Hospital after being unconscious at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Norrington
Belden Street
Dorchester
Norrington
East Cottage Street
Massachusetts Avenue
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Major Harry Cooke Cushing Dies in New Rochelle
Major Harry Cooke Cushing died of heart disease at his New Rochelle home after a 10 day illness. A Brown University freshman at the start of the war he rose from second lieutenant to major for distinguished service. He served as a principal assistant to New York street cleaning chief Colonel Waring and left a lineage including Rhode Island Governor Nicholas Cooke and Gettysburg casualty Major Alonzo C. Cushing. Survived by widow and three sons, his body will be sent to Washington for Arlington burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Cooke Cushing
York
New Rochelle
Cushing
Brown University
United States
Strong
Colonel Waring
New York
Waring
Major Cushing
Nicholas Cooke
Rhode Island
Albemarle
Alonzo C. Cushing
Gettysburg
George T. Cushing
U. 8 A
Medford Patrolman Grady Burned by Electrical Wire on Governor’s Avenue
Patrolman John Grady of the Medford police was severely burned on both hands and shocked after contact with a two wire on Governor’s avenue. The force threw him to the ground and burned his palm. He was taken to fire headquarters and then ordered home by City Physician Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
John Grady
Governor
Hoe
Clark Calle
Grady
Rutland Railroad to Occupy 26 School Street July First
The Rutland railroad will on July 1 occupy premises at 26 School Street nearly opposite City Hall. A book of summer tours to Lakes George and Champlain Montreal Thousand Islands Niagara Falls and the Hudson River is now ready. Simmons and Marsters, agents, 26 School Street Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old South
Rutland Railroad
School Street
City Hall
Lakes George and Champlain
Montreal
Quebec
Thousand Islands
Niagara Falls
Hudson River
Simmons & Marsters
Boston
Low Rate Round Trip Tickets to Minneapolis and St Paul
Two dollars more than one way fare for New England to Minneapolis or St Paul and return on sale July 4 6 6th All routes to Chicago then by Northwestern Limited Trains Tickets and information at Northwestern Railway office 368 Washington Street Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
ST. Paul
New England
Minn
Chicago
Northwestern
Ciego& Northwestern Railway
Ashington Street
Boston
Jane Toppan Claims 84 Murders From Insane Hospital
Maunton July 2. Jane Toppan, confined in the asylum near Maunton, boasts of killing 84 victims and may confess to many more. She entertains attendants and fellow patients with crimes while under observation, and doctors warn her health risks could spike suddenly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maunton
Jane Toppan
Miss Toppan
Miss Topan
Sife
Miss Tan
Wolf's My Clothier At Hanover And Portland Magnet
A Post reporter asks a floor manager what draws crowds to Wolf's My Clothier at the Hanover and Portland corner. The manager cites low prices and quality as the main magnets attracting customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Wolf's
Hanover
Portland Streets
Walter L Main's Circus Presents Free Fourth Display in Boston
Walter L Main's large circus at Huntington avenue prepares a free outdoor Fourth of July exhibition featuring a high dive flag raising patriotic music and a free open air concert. A litter of lion cubs born in Worcester will be shown for one hour from 1 o'clock in the large menagerie. The show promises sensational acts including a daring aerial flap and promises a strong turnout from families seeking a premier outdoor entertainment for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Main
Huntington Avenue
Boston
Worcester
Bose Cobb Remembered as City’s Notorious Legacy
A city street once linked to the infamous Bose Cobb is demolished from Green to South Margin to make way for a new school. Norman street, once a crime hub, has faded as Cobb left about 17 years ago and the Italian tenants varied in sentiment toward the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bose
Cobb
Norman Street
Green
South Margin Street
Boston
Obb
Greatly Reduced Rates to Colorado and Pacific Coast
Travel discounts offered for June July and August via Colorado Short Line with full details provided by L W Ewald N RE P Agent Missouri Pacific railway Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Pacific Coast
L. W. Ewald
N. RE. P
Missouri Pacific Railway
Washington Street
Boston
Boston Excursion by Special Express Train July Fourth
Popular round trip excursion from Boston leaving Terminal station at 9 30 a m and Back Bay at 9 34 am. Round trip tickets are one dollar and seats are limited. Remember the date today July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Terminal Station
Back Bay
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Tague, Lumsden & Co
Harrington-Robinson Company
MR. Kendall
Saxonia
Uneeda Biscuit
Oxford
Royal Bonn
Thi le
Grocery Department
B&o
Armour’s
Libby
Toy Dept
Palmer
Sporting Goods
Illustrated
Sunday Post
Beecham’s
In Boxes Inc
Newport
Browning
Washington St
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