Boy Fined For Picking Flowers On Rail Right Of Way
Tunbridge Wells England July 14 an 11 year old boy Benjamin Bridger faced a fine or prison after venturing onto the Southeastern railroad right of way to pluck wild flowers. The bench chose a fine of 155 and 7.50 costs with later payment by generous supporters.
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Tunbridge Welds
Eng
Tunbridge Wells
Southeastern Railroad
Secretary of State For Home Affairs
Benjamin Bridger
Bath drift ordeal ends with rescue on Kennebec River
Miss Edith T. McTeer a Bath stenographer and Edward S. Platt of Cliftondale Mass endured a two hour drift in life preservers after a launch explosion burned Mr Platt and knocked out their tender. They drifted four miles to Phippsburg before John Deans rescued them as darkness and strong tides hampered their cries. Platt suffered facial and arm burns but both escaped serious injury.
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Bath
Platt
Kennebec River
Edith T. McTeer
Edwards
Cliftondale
Mass
Oakwood Farm
Phippsburg
John Deans
Mr. Platt
Jewelers Call For 25 Percent Wage Rise
A 25 percent wage increase plan was adopted by the International Jewelry Workers convention on Wednesday. The proposal will be presented to jewelry manufacturers nationwide for consideration.
One Bottle of Adamson's Couga Bal Sam Cures Cold
An advertisement touts Adamson's Couga Bal Sam as highly effective against nearly every cold system. It claims a single bottle suffices for cure or relief, emphasizing quick action and broad efficacy.
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Adamson
Seek claimant to Paris land in Boston reads mercantile note
Read's Mercantile Agency of Boston seeks Mrs Katherine Ramsey nee Gifford once of Seek claimant to Paris land in Haverhill Massachusetts. They claim a fortune of between 380000 and 85000 dollars in Paris real estate awaits proof of identity. George Ramsey of Bradford helps in the search.
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Haverhill
Ramsey
Mr. Ramsey
London
England
Paris
France
Katherine Gifford
United States
Fire Investigations In North Attleboro Find Incendiary Clues
July 14 North Attleboro. A hearing on seven mysterious fires over the past year yielded no evidence naming any person. While evidence pointed to incendiary origin, investigators could not identify the culprit. The inquiry was led by State Officers H. C. Rice and H. H. Cullamore.
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North Attleboro
H. C. Rice
H. H
Cullamore
Cow Moose Walks Into Eastport City Center
An 18 month old cow moose weighing about 800 pounds came ashore yesterday in the heart of Eastport Maine. The entire city gathered to view the sight. The animal is tired but unharmed, standing about 5 feet 8 inches tall and described as a handsome specimen unseen in years.
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Eastport
Asquith Seeks German Naval Cutback in Debate
In the Commons debate on naval expenditure Prime Minister Asquith urged a friendly German accord to curb armaments. He said Britain aims for reduced spending and has approached Germany, which cannot act due to its navy law. He insisted Britain’s policy is not hostile to Germany and noted Britain would have 20 Dreadnoughts by April 1913 versus Germany's 21.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
Germany
Great Britain
Dark Harbor cottage ablaze in Islesboro blaze
A large summer cottage at Dark Harbor Islesboro owned by Dexter Tiffany of St Louis burned today causing about 15000 dollars in damage. The fire started in the servants quarters and spread rapidly destroying the entire structure after being leased for the season by Mrs Henry Parker Quincy.
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Islesboro
Dark Harbor
Dexter Tiffany
St. Louis
Henry Parker Quincy
Funeral Held For Jesuit Priest Henry Geron S J
In a large service at Holy Trinity Church Rev Henry Geron S J longtime Jesuit missionary and educator was honored. He served in India England Germany and the United States before being buried in Worcester at Holy Cross College cemetery. Attendees included Revs Joseph Faber Schleuter and Nelies S J and parishioners from local religious and educational groups.
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Henry Geron
S. J
Society of Jesus
Holy Trinity Church
India
England
Germany
Worcester
Holy Cross College
Joseph Faber
Father Schleuter
Father Nelies
Grand jury frees doctor in Great Barrington case
Grand jury in court yesterday found no bill against Dr. Clifford B. Chapin of Great Barrington on charges of administering drugs to commit an assault. He was released on $1000 bond after being held for the grand jury. The complaint was filed by Mrs. R. J. Logan claiming her daughter Florence Logan and Miss Elizabeth Stevenson were with the doctor late at night in his office after attending a church supper. Chapin said the young women fell ill at the supper from overeating and he administered wine to help them recover.
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P Eld
Clifford B. Chapin
Great Barrington
Florence Logan
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