Strike breaker beaten as labor riot flares in Waltham
In Waltham last night during a dye workers strike at the bleachery a gang of about 25 strike sympathizers attacked Andrew Johnson of Gordon street as he walked to work. Johnson said he was knocked down and his bicycle tossed into the river after being called a scab. Union president John McKeon claimed no union man was involved and warned of political action if demands are not met. Robert Walsh, stabbed in the chest during the night, is reported resting quietly.
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Waltham
Dyers
Andrew Johnson
Gordon Street
Post
Calvary Street
John McKeon
River Street
Dyers’ Union
Commonwealth
Robert Walsh
Fire engine near peril as horses dodge street derailment
East Boston witnesses a chaotic street moment when fire engines from Engine 9 respond to Box 612. A sand pile near Meridian and Paris streets creates a near collision with a passing railway tunnel car, forcing Driver Murphy to ditch the hose wagon to avoid disaster. Passengers jump in panic but no serious injuries occur. one fire horse sustains a leg wound. The blaze in a naphtha boat at William Fitzgerald’s boathouse is controlled.
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Meridian
Paris
Boston
Murphy
Railway Company
Meridian Street
Paris Street
James Murphy
William Fitzgerald
Moran Fusion Debated as Foss Rejects Democratic Nomination
The Massachusetts Republican campaign tightens as Lieutenant-Governor Draper visits headquarters and plans joint city-state committee meetings. Eugene N Foss confirms his Republican bid for Lieutenant Governor, vowing a hard fight on the tariff issue and to prevent Moran fusion.
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Draper
Graves
Bib
Tucker
Hormel
Fred Thissel
Republican State Committee
John L. Bates
Governor Bates
Governor Guild
Bates
Guild
Eugene N. Foss
New York
Massachusetts
Mr. Foss
Wife Moves Too Often, Rose Seeks Divorce in Court
Frederick Rose asked Judge Heard for a divorce claiming his wife relocates frequently, ruinous to his earnings. He said every saved dollar is spent on another move and asked how many times behind he is. He cited his parents' temper as part of his distress.
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Frederick Rose
Rose
Striking Athletes Challenge Union Over Prizes
About 100 local athletes at Oak Island Grove protested for better prizes at an Eagles event. The Amateur Athletic Union has not acted, threatening suspensions for noncompetitors, while athletes press for fair pay and criticize New York imports for low prizes. Local sports leadership faces criticism as the dispute widens.
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Oak Island Grove
Eagles
New England Amateur Athletic Association
Amateur Athletic Union
Athletic Union
New York
Widows' Paradise Loses One Member
Reading Penn July 19 Shoemaker ville home of 47 widows reports one loss as Mrs Clara Kershner wed Martin Kelchner of Fleetwood last Sunday Cupid launches campaign to disrupt the band remaining 46 offer congratulations
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Reading
Penn
Shoemakerville
Cupid
Clara Kershner
Martin Kelchner
Fleetwood
Woman and child die in flames in Chelsea home
Fire destroys a Chelsea residence as Mrs. Cohen and her child perish. Neighbors and several men rush to aid. one rescues attempt ends with a fall but no injury. Mrs. Cohen’s mother collapses on scene and remains in serious condition. House owned by W. A. Hastings, Boston. The tragedy follows a gasoline stove explosion during dinner preparations.
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Cohen
Harvard
Ferry Streets
W. A. Hastings
Boston
Mr. Cohen
Bernard Kleckstein
Man Crushed Between Two Cars At Dover Street Yards
Roger Hawley 56 of 9 Elton Street Dorchester was caught between two railroad cars at the Dover street yards of the New York New Haven Hartford yesterday afternoon. He was taken to General Hospital in a dying condition with scalp wounds that doctors said could cause instant death. Hawley has long been employed by the railroad and is well regarded by his superiors and colleagues.
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Dover Street
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Roger Hawley
Elton Street
Dorchester
General Hospital
Hawley
Third death may result in Chelsea shock case
Mrs. Jacob Melcher of 27 Medford Street Chelsea was shocked into a state bordering on insanity by the tragic event. Local authorities reported the incident may lead to another death ruling or investigation in the coming days.
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Jacob Melcher
Medford Street
Chelsea
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Paradise
George Goldstein
Samuel Huberman
D. T. Dewar
Max Silk
Jacob Ash
Max Bright
Louis Cohen
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