Death on Mt Washington base road claims railway man
William H. Hayden of Lowell advertising agent for the Boston and Maine Railroad Company was hurled from a carriage on the Mt Washington base road near Twin River and fell to the rocks below. He died this afternoon at Littleton Hospital.
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Mt. Washington Base Road
Twin River
William H. Hayden
Lowell
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
Littleton Hospital
Tragic Coach Crash Claims Life of Mr Hayden
Mr Hayden about 35, unmarried and born in Lowell, died after a carriage accident on Mt Washington road. The party included Mr and Mrs Nears of Boston. Mrs Nears injured and husband minorly hurt. Hayden, former Boston & Maine advertising chief, was taken to hospital but succumbed this afternoon.
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Hayden
R. F. Nears
Boston
Mt. Washington Road
Twin River
Mr. Hayden
Lowell
Boston & Maine Railroad
Central Railroad Company of
New Jersey
Boston & Maine
Weather forecast for Boston and New England region
Forecasters predict cloudy conditions over Boston and nearby areas with scattered showers on Wednesday and fair, light west to southwest winds. Washington reports July 8 forecast for New England shows partly cloudy Tuesday with local showers and warmer Maine, then partly cloudy Wednesday with light to fresh southwest winds for eastern New York and surrounding areas.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Maine
New York
Pacific Fleet Increase Alters Atlantic Fleet Plans
Washington reports the Pacific fleet will speed up its movement reducing the wait for the Atlantic battleship fleet's winter cruise to San Francisco. The armored cruisers Tennessee and Washington, ordered from France by July 20, depart for the Pacific soon after arriving in American waters and will precede the battleship fleet along the same transfer route chosen for Rear Admiral Evans' squadron.
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Washington
San Francisco
Navy Department
Tennessee
France
Pacific
American
Evans
Judge Dunne sentences Schmitz to five years in San Quentin
In San Francisco on July 8 Judge Dunne sentences Mayor Eugene Schmitz to five years at San Quentin amid a roar of cheers from spectators. Schmitz debated the court as reporters captured the scene and authorities struggled to maintain order.
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San Francisco
California
Schmitz
Attorney Fairall
Judge Dunne
Thomas O'Neill
Burns
Two Young Women Sought in Studley Death Mystery
After a five day search in Salem New Hampshire officers pursued two young white wearing outing suits seen near Policy road around time Mrs Studley left Canobie Lake station. Umbrella last seen 7:15 Monday near rock where hat found. Officials weigh murder versus suicide. Attorney General expected. Deputy Sheriff added to force.
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Annie S. Studley
Policy Road
Levi Woodbury
Charles Gould
Windham
Canobie Lake Station
Lawrence
Canobie Lake Park
Gould
Studley
Lincoln Hunt
Frank A. Woodman
Kingston
Eastman
Lewis F. Soule
Reducing Gas Price Sparks Anticipated Sales Rise
In reducing the price of gas to 80¢ the article notes a large past year sales surge and anticipates another substantial increase in the coming period. The focus lies on pricing strategy and expected market response.
Loan Bill Saved by Republican Vote in City Council
William S. Bramhall switched to support the loan bill on final passage giving it 50 votes. Three members were absent Hackett Pendergast and Santosuesso. The bill appropriates 1 599 500 dollars with lobbying from Administration Aldermen and the Streets Superintendent Doyle. One Republican is rumored to have been offered 600 to vote yes. George C. McCabe voted against the bill. other Republicans backing include Bramhall Clark Case McGregor and William C. Clark from wards 20 12 and 24.
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William S. Bramhall
Ward 20
Hackett
Pendergast
Santosuesso
Doyle
George C. McCabe
William §. Bramhall
Charles A. Clark
William E. Case
John B. McGregor
William C. Clark
Williams
Bramhall
Common Council
Joan
Baldwin
Curley
Finigan
Leary
Fitzgerald
Purcell
Ward
Pierce
Ward 11
Barrett
McCullough
Ward 13
House of Representatives
Bramhall Saves Loan Vote for City Council
Councilman William S. Bramhall changed his stance on the $1,599,500 loan bill from opposition to approval, enabling a two thirds passage after suspension of rules. The vote on suspension was 49 to 23 and the final tally 50 to 22 amid reports of lobbying and a bribery rumor.
City Council Divides Over Street Loan Fight
The council battles over an $400,000 street loan as Mon tague and Bramhall clash with supporters. A 47 to 25 vote rejects removing the street loan, while amendments divvy funds for street repairs and other projects. The session ends with a mixture of wins and protests as officials push for assignments and discuss police pay and a tide water dump project.
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McCullough
Charlestown
Charles River
Tom'’ Doherty
Fast Boston
Meridian Street
Fire in Store District Destroys Part of Avon Street Building
A blaze that began shortly after 1 AM gutted the upper floors of the four story brick and stone block housing Cook's restaurant on Avon Street. The fire caused about $10,000 in property damage and threatened the nearby retail district for a time.
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Cook's Restaurant
Avon Street
Fire Destroys Restaurant Fire Trap Threatens Nearby Stores
A kitchen fire on the top floor at a restaurant spread, endangering two department stores across the street and behind it. Watchman Luther Williams was rescued by firemen after hanging from a third floor window. Patrolman Sullivan alerted the blaze. Chief Mullen ordered a second alarm as flames damaged the building and nearby shops. Several firefighters were slightly cut by falling glass. Cook Company and owners face most damage.
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Luther Williams
Sullivan
Lagrange Street
Mullen
Williams
Cook Company
Indictments Served in Deer Island and City Projects
Prominent Boston figures named as defendants in the Deer Island inquiry and alleged eight hour law violations tied to the Franklin Institute construction and park department work have received summonses. The first batch is slated to appear in Suffolk Superior Court at 11 this morning.
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Boston
Deer Island
Franklin Institute
Park Department
Suffolk Superior Court
Officials named in Deer Island and Franklin Institute cases to appear
Information shows three Deer Island officials and two Woodbury Leighton employees summoned to answer indictments related to park department and eight hour law violations at Franklin Institute construction. Indictments note a sixth prominent defendant to appear tomorrow. All summonses served yesterday.
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Deer Island
Woodbury- Leighton Company
Franklin Institute
Park Department
Horsford's Acid Phosphate General Tonic
An 19th century advertisement touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a nourishing general tonic that strengthens and imparts new life and vigor. The copy emphasizes its value as a health tonic for general well being.
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Horsford
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