Automobilists Escape Death in Mt Washington Hill Climb
Bretton Woods New Hampshire July 16 Several cars entered for the Mt Washington hill climb today completed the eight mile ascent in fast times F E Stanley and Mrs Stanley of Newton Mass did it in 29 minutes A near fatal crash occurred when a Pope Toledo car driven by Charles and George Soules struck the Wollaver car forcing a stop 1500 feet above the valley A Glidden parade and record run by W W Burke and party were reported with calls for next year to move the tour west or to Canada due to strict New England speed laws
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Bretton Woods
N. H
Mt. Washington
F. E. Stanley
Stanley
Newton
Mass
Harry Wollaver
Fred Shay
Charles
George Soules
Shay
Wollaver
Soules
Glidden
Bay State Automobile Association
Mt. Pleasant House
Charles J. Glidden
Governor McLean
Jordan
Francis Stanley
Walter White
W. W. Burk
Robert Hilliard
R. E. Olds
Eddie Bald
Mt. Washington House
W. W. Burke
Columbia
Burke
Hebner
James T. Sullivan
Boston
New England
Canada
Howard G. Reynolds
Coremakers Go On Strike In Boston Foundries
Forty two union coremakers and iron moulders from four Boston foundries strike to enforce a $2.75 daily union scale. The firms are Osgood Wetherbee Charlestown Hunt Pillar South Boston Condor Iron Foundry East Boston and Mechanics Iron Foundry Roxbury. Striking workers at Mechanics Iron Foundry also seek a nine hour workday and union recognition.
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Boston
Osgood & Wetherbee
Charlestown
Hunt Pillar
South Boston
Condor Iron Foundry
East Boston
Mechanics’ Iron Foundry
Roxbury
Woman Dies In St Marys Church During Mass
An unknown refined woman died suddenly during the 10 o'clock mass at St Marys Church. Father Curtin administered last rites as she collapsed between the pews and ushers removed her to a rear room. Undertaker William Winston took charge of the body.
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Lynn
St. Mary’s Church
Father Curtin
William Winston
Record Attendance at Revere Beach Breaks Seasonal Highs
Attendance at Revere Beach shattered season records with 175000 visitors over a day and night. Transit ran full loads from Scollay square and Chelsea, while the State bath house drew 6547 bathers, 1541 women, amid busy amusement booths and minimal incidents. A liquor raid at Revere House occurred as a nurse shielded a toddler struck by a carriage, and a new lifeboat was installed at Crescent Beach for emergencies.
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Revere Beach
Boston & Northern Railroad
Scollay Square
Chelsea Square
North End
Boston
Parkway
William Liptro
New York City
Hawkins
Metropolitan Police
Revere House
Boulevard
Rose Greenbaum
Crescent Beach
Shirley Avenue
Point of Pines
Lynn
Sun day Beach Draws 40 000 Visitors at Nantasket
Nantasket July 16 Forty thousand people visited the beach today one of the largest crowds for a Sunday. Paragon Park was crowded with good business. Hull police reported four jawbreakers. An electric car accident at Atlantic Hill injured four passengers two women with scalp wounds and others shaken. Mary Cook and Nelly Hoar from Roxbury were treated and to go home today. Augusta Blongren of Hing ham and Daniel Hickey of Hull were badly shaken.
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Nantasket
Paragon Park
Hull
Atlantic Hill
Mary Cook
Nelly Hoar
Reservation
Sturgiss
Spaulding
Roxbury
Augusta Blongren
Hingham
Daniel Hickey
Huge 25 000 Crowd Spends Day at Bass Point Nahant
Lynn report notes a massive turnout at Bass Point Nahant with an estimated 25 000 visitors. The steamers New Brunswick and Favorite carried large crowds back to Boston, while the vessel navigated a busy harbor past sailing craft and fishing craft.
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Bass Point
New Brunswick
Farragut
Fruiter
Japanese Capture South Sakhalin After July Battles
Tokio reports that Japanese forces attacked and retook Darling area on July 11 12 driving Russians toward Mauka. South Sakhalin now under Japanese control with 80 prisoners including Lt Maximin. Japanese losses around 75. Russian losses about 160. four field pieces and one machine gun captured.
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Tokio
Darling
Mauka
South Sakhalin
Maximin
Blackmar Dead and G A R Leaders Eulogize
The report honors Blackmar and notes John R. King of Baltimore becomes acting head as succession follows death. The next G A R national gathering is set for Denver from September 4 to 9, with potential election implications for the commander. Commander Sexton of Illinois died in office in 1900.
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John R. King
Baltimore
Order
Denver
Death of Commander-in-Chief Wilmon W Blackmar
The Grand Army of the Republic mourns as Commander-in-Chief Wilmon W Blackmar dies after a long illness. John R King of Baltimore succeeds him. Adjutant General John E Gilman of this city expresses deep grief and notes Blackmar's tireless dedication and popularity across departments. Assistant Adjutant-General E V Stills leaves Boston to aid with funeral arrangements.
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Grand Army
Wilmon W. Blackmar
General Blackmar
Blackmar
John R. King
Baltimore
John E. Gilman
Gilman
Hingham
Chicago
Boise
E. B. Stillings
Kinsley
Boston
West
General Blackmar’s Distinguished Civil War Career
General Wilmon W. Blackmar of Boston and later Hingham, born 1841 in Pennsylvania, served in the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry and First West Virginia Cavalry under Custer. He earned the Medal of Honor after leading a bold charge near Five Forks and rose to captain on the field. He later served as provost marshal, studied at Harvard, and held leadership roles in the G A R, including Massachusetts department commander. He resided at World’s End Farm in Hingham and survived a 1902 horse accident before his death, leaving a widow and her sister Fannie Brewer.
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Wilmon W. Blackmar
Pennsylvania
Boston
Blackmar
Brimmer
Bridgewater Normal School
Fifteenth
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Antietam
Stone River
Chattanooga
Chickamauga
Lookout Mountain
Missionary Ridge
First
West Virginia Cavalry
Custer
War Department
Lee
Appomattox
Sheridan
Cavalry Corps
Harvard
Harvard Law School
Boston Common Council
Commonwealth
Rice, Washburn, Talbot
Long
McKinley
Roosevelt
Old Post
Massachusetts
Department of
General Blackmar
Hingham
Phil Sheridan
Cavalry
Washington
Joe Corbett Predicts City Election Outcome
Joe Corbett a former Senator and school house commissioner told a friend he believes Mayor Collins will not seek re-election. He asserted the organization will back a chosen candidate in primaries and election, naming wards 2 3 4 6 7 9 10 11 18 14 16 17 21 22 23 and 24 as supportive.
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Joe Corbett
School House
Stategy Board
Collins
Gleason Praises Blackmar In Memoriam Speech
Junior vice commander D H L Gleason of the Massachusetts department G A R expresses shock at General Blackmar’s death. He recalls their shared Loyal Legion ties, Blackmar’s heart and brain, and his devotion to comrades. Gleason notes Blackmar’s popularity and unanimous election to the highest G A R office last August.
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D. H. L. Gleason
Massachusetts
Order
Blackmar
Boys In Blue
Russian Cruiser Izumrud Declared Complete Wreck
Admiral Yamada reports the Russian cruiser Izumrud a complete wreck with no chance of refloating. The vessel lies beached at Vladimir Bay’s northern entrance about 200 miles northeast of Vladivostok.
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Tokio
Yamada
Izumrud
Vladimir Bay
Vladivostok
Sanford's Ginger Ad Claims Universal Health Benefits
An old advertisement touts Sanford's Ginger as a remedy for many ailments including cramps pains colds chills digestive issues and fatigue. It highlights its purity flavor and strength and notes the OWL trade mark on the wrapper to prevent substitutes. Sold by drugs gifts and grocers nationwide.
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Sanford
Sanford’s
Jail Breaker Still At Large In Dedham
William R. Phillips, an 18 year old prisoner, remains at large after escaping Dedham jail. He allegedly used a barrel to climb a 12 foot brick wall and fled toward Boston while in prison garb. Local searches extended to barns and sheds with no trace found.
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Dedham
William R. Phillips
Phillips
Dedham House
Martin J. Barrett
County Street
Boston
Peter's Pence Appeal Set for Next Sunday
The archdiocese of Boston announces the Peter's Pence collection to be held next Sunday. The church worldwide depends on this fund with about 13 million dollars raised annually. In the United States the contribution totals between 450 thousand and 500 thousand dollars, with major rallies in Boston New York City and Chicago. Simon Donovan of Boston has already donated a thousand dollars. Bishop Broderick's headquarters are in Washington.
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Archdiocese of Boston
Peter
Holy City
Bogeton
New York City
Chicago
Simon Donovan
Boston
Bishop Broderick
Washington
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Gleason
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Turnkey
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