Embalmers Busy As Americans Return From Plymouth Disaster
Salisbury reports the Plymouth express wreck killed many Americans with bodies being prepared for shipment home. Frederick H. Cossitt's remains have started to London. Inquest failed to determine cause, delaying due to possible independent inquiry. Chicagoan Robert S. Critchell remains unconscious awaiting recovery while hope persists.
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Salisbury
Eng
Plymouth Express
Frederick H. Cossitt
London
America
Board of Trade
Sadisbury
Reid Telegraphs Salisbury's Mayor Thanks of American Government
London July 2 Whitelaw Reid United States ambassador telegraphs the Salisbury mayor expressing appreciation for American government and people for sympathy and aid after the disaster to the American line boat train.
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Reid
Salisbury
London
Injured Doing Well After Southampton Incident
American consul Albert W. Swaim reported from Salisbury that only two bodies remained unclaimed and all injured were recovering. Six embalmers were employed and coroner identified American victims. Inquest named W. H. Thompson the English butler, Louis Goeppinger the German traveller, and Jules Keeler the Brooklyn music hall entertainer.
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London
Albert W. Swaim
Southampton
Salisbury
W. H. Thompson
Louis Goeppinger
Jules Keeler
Brooklyn
N. Y
Boston survivor recalls wreck and fragile coaches
George E. Strachan of Boston described the English rail disaster he survived. He said the coaches looked like egg shells and blamed the frail construction for the severity. He and his aunt Mrs. J. H. Whiton were trapped two hours before rescue.
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Boston
London
George E. Strachan
America
England
Salisbury
Mrs. Whiton
States
Pullmans
Vacation Sale of Boys' Clothing at Morse's
If it's correct Morse's is the place. The copy urges parents to replace worn or destroyed clothes after a boy's patriotic celebrations with a Vacation Sale of Boys' Clothing available at a nominal cost.
Outing Suit Sale For Summer Fashion and Fit
For tomorrow and all summer, visit our store for outing suits starting at six dollars. Prices rise to eighteen with strongest lines at twelve and fifteen dollars, offering flawless fabric fashion and fit for well dressed men.
Steamship line disavows liability over wreck at Salisbury
The International Mercantile Marine directors say passengers were outside their jurisdiction when the American line express wrecked at Salisbury England. They claim the London & Southwestern Railroad Company had custody of passengers at the time. News crowds surround the New York office seeking passenger updates.
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New York
American Line Express
Salisbury
England
International Mercantile Marine
Steamship Line
London & Southwestern Railroad Company
Steamship Company
Salisbury inquest into railroad disaster adjourned
The inquest on yesterday's railroad disaster victims was adjourned for a fortnight. The coroner, mayor, and railway officials expressed deep sympathy for the killed and injured and their relatives.
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Salisbury
England
American Line
M Knight Shot in Pittsburg
Pittsburg July 2. Robert McKnight 21 son of Harry C McKnight, East End resident, was shot with two bullets in the head and lies in Pittsburg hospital in critical condition. Father calls it an accident, but offers few details. McKnight was well known in New York and connected with prominent families.
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Pittsburg
Robert McKnight
Harry C. McKnight
East End
Young McKnight
New York
West Roxbury Canoe Club lights up city with water carnival
The West Roxbury Canoe Club staged an all day illumination on the Charles near Vine Rock bridge drawing about 10 000 people. About 300 canoes took part with Commodore Smith and Vice Commodore Heagle leading the parade. A vaudeville show and band concert followed the float, then a pyrotechnic display and dancing at the club. The Plumination drew cheers as the most successful event under the club. Organizers Brown and Smith Frank Gerlach Heugie and Keene brothers and Gerlach with a press committee Frank H. Shannon and Guy F. Newhall coordinated the water carnival.
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West Roxbury
Messrs. Brown and Smith
Frank Gerlach
John Heugie
John and
William Keene
Daniel Gerlach
Albert Brievogel
Frank H. Shannon
Guy F. Newhall
Awkward for Mayor 10 Oppose Moran in Governor Race
Boston politics buzz as Mayor Fitzgerald weighs a neutral stance in the Democratic gubernatorial race. Moran supporters rally city figures, while Fitzgerald’s camp faces pressure from conservative allies and potential opposition in 1907 mayoral race. District attorney’s circle and Moran backers align to boost bids, signaling a high stakes fall campaign.
Moran Campaign Sparks Democratic State Committee Moves
Leaders of the Democratic State committee plan a meeting in the week after July 4 as Moran activity stirs the party. Chairman Josiah Quincy doubts Moran can secure victory and favors an early campaign to retain state control in 1908. General Bartlett, last year’s nominee, may seek renomination, while Moran’s cross party appeal and other figures like Henry M. Whitney and ex-Governor Douglas loom in strategists’ calculations.
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Fitzgerald
Moran
John B. Moran
Josiah Quincy
Quincy
William A. Gaston
Arthur Lyman
Democratic State Committee
State Committee
Tee
Democratic Party
Charles W. Bartlett
Bartlett
Massachusetts
Henry M. Whitney
Whitney
Douglas
Secrets of Lodge and State House Bribery Probe
District Attorney Moran hinted at a sweeping grand jury case with legislators to testify on a state house bribery inquiry. Republican officials Talbot Peterson and Reynolds faced questioning while Senator Lodge endured a 40 minute inquisition, all amid talk of corporate contributions through private names.
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Moran
State House
Republican State Committee
Talbot
Peterson
Reynolds
Grand Jury
Campaign Committee
Senator Lodge
Star Chamber
Thaw Case Notes Tie Stanford White to Alleged Conduct
A letter received by Anthony Comstock alleges Stanford White’s circle at a Twenty fourth street room included White and associates with regular country imported countees. The writer claims personal knowledge of White’s conduct and names several White friends, suggesting Thaw’s case hinges on these facts to inform Thaw’s friends.
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Wosted
Anthony Comstock
Twenty-fourth Street
White
Mr. Comstock
Stanford White
Harry Thaw
Thaw
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Daniel Coakley
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Tucker
Robert Proctor
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Doyle
Mr. Fitzgerald
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Charles H. Slattery
David Leahy
Billy Fitzgerald
McNary
Jim Donovan
Quigley
Kelcher
M. M. Lomasney
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Glan Na Gael
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Revere
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Canada
Ireland
the Grove
Dewey
Thomas F. Meagher
Oak Island
Boston Post
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