Five Hurt as Pole Falls on Dorchester Avenue
A rotten base caused a large pole carrying high voltage wires to topple at the corner of Dorchester Avenue and First Street South Boston injuring five people. Margaret Conroy suffered a broken leg and possible internal injuries while Annie Conroy, seven months old, was bruised but not seriously hurt. Frankie Holloran pushed a mother and child from the path before being buried under debris and treated on the scene. An estimated crowd of 150 witnessed the crash as police and ambulances cleared the street and traffic was halted for over an hour.
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Margaret Conroy
Dorchester Avenue
Annie Conroy
James Heavey
Colton Street
City Hospital
Ellen Griffin
Dorchester
First Street
South
Boston
Frank H. Holloran
Holloran
James J. Heavey
Breen
Division 6
Sixth Division
Electric Light Company
McHugh
West
Division 5
Trolley Collision At Washington And Northampton Streets
A misplaced switch caused a collision between two surface cars near Washington and Northampton streets just before 8 pm. Cambridge line Car 2427 suffered severe front-end damage while Car 2441 barreled into it, wrecking its front platform and wrecking seats. Patrolmen calmed frightened passengers. traffic delayed about an hour. a separate incident saw two pickpockets flee after Patrolman West intervened.
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Washington and
Northampton Streets
Cambridge Line
Winter Hill
Cambridge
Northampton Street
J. W. Sanborn Dies at 82 in Sanbornvill e
John W. Sanborn long time superintendent of the Northern division of the Boston and Maine Railroad died in SanborNVille New Hampshire at age 82 after illness from old age. He was a prominent NH political figure with wide New England connections. He leaves a widow and one daughter.
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Sanbornville
N. H
John W. Sanborn
Northern
Boston & Maine Railroad
Shuman & Co Announces Summer Men’s Wear Arrivals
A. Shuman & Co. on the Shuman Corner reports first floor arrivals of gentleman’s hot weather madras shirts in falls regular sizes with cuffs attached or detached. Plain colors, stripes, checks, and variegated patterns priced at $1.50. Also features mohair and alpaca coats, white vests, white duck, crash and flannel tennis trousers, and auto duster items at all prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Shuman & CO
Shuman Corner
Two Stabbed in Fore River Shop Fight
In Fore River Shipbuilding yards two workers were seriously stabbed during a clash over machine access. Victims H. Johnson and John McAndrews were treated at the company hospital, while brothers Wade and John Shorter were arrested and set for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Fore River Shipbuilding and Engine Company
H. Johnson
John McAndrews
Wade
John Shorter
Newport News
Johnson
McAndrews
Shorters
MacAndrews
Fair, Continued Warmth In Boston Area Forecast
The forecast calls for fair and warm conditions in Boston and vicinity on Friday. Saturday should be somewhat cooler with showers possible and light variable winds across New England.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Oldfield Sets New Mile Record at Marion Track
Barney Oldfield today set a new world record by driving a mile on a half mile track in 1 16 2 5. The prior mark for a mile on a half mile track was 1 26 set by Winton. Oldfield completed five miles in 6 46 1 2. Tom Cooper could not race due to sickness.
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Marion
Ind
Barney Oldfield
Winton
Oldfield
Tom Cooper
Boston Endures Brutal Heat Wave With Citywide Sizzle
Boston sweltered through a severe heat wave as temperatures rose from 71 at dawn to near 98 by mid afternoon. The hot east wind arrived at 2:15 PM, breaking the peak heat and driving residents toward shade and cooling spots.
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Angel of Mercy
Boston
Old Sol
Fire Engines Near Collision at Devonshire Street
Fire damage of 3000 at J D Jewett’s hardware on Devonshire street after a blaze on the third floor. A new engine and Bulfinch street engine narrowly avoided a collision near Washington and Court streets as they fought the fire. both engines stayed upright and arrived unharmed. Precautions will be taken to prevent a repeat incident.
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J. D. Jewett
Devonshire Street
Washington and
Court Streets
Washington Street
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Frank Holloran
Thompsons Bureau
Ne-A
Sistine Chapel
J. W. Sanborn
COODS
Fore River
Thompson’s Spa
Weather Bureau
Weather
Thompson's Spa
di Mnewewee
A Keane
Mid
Rome
Mazzoni
Lapponi
Rossoni
Pope Leo
Brussels
Vatican
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