Newton Athlete Killed by Accidental Revolver Discharge
A Newton high school athlete, 16 year old Myd B Aldrich, died after an accidental discharge from a 32 calibre revolver found in a bureau drawer. The injury occurred while he attempted to disentangle tape from the gun. the bullet pierced his cheek and brain. Aldrich, a promising jumper and golfer, lived with his mother at 83 Richardson Street and died after medical aid arrived.
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Newton
Wesson
iMyd. B. Aldrich
Richardson Street
Aldrich
West
Newton High School
Clyde B. Aldrich
Judge Woods Cuts Key Evidence in Haywood Case
In Boise Idaho on July 19 Judge Wood ruled to exclude core testimony about a supposed conspiracy by mine owners to deport union miners from Cripple Creek and Telluride. He declared the ruling preliminary to jury instructions and limited evidence of deportations and Pinkerton involvement to allow proper defense framing.
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Boise
Idaho
William D. Haywood
Wood
Cripple Creek
Telluride
Steve Adams
Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Federation of Miners
Boston Nationals Shut Out by Pi Rates 2-0
Cleveland and Washington battled 12 innings in a tight game while New England league clubs stretched to 17 innings in a tie. A. A. U. event highlights fast races at ton Beach with favorites winning. Springfield race horses injured in Worcester wreck. Horsford's Acid Phosphate advertised for headaches and stress relief.
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Boston Nationals
Pirates
Cleveland
Washington
Ton Beach
Springfield
Worcester
Horsford
Mother's tireless bid for justice ends in manslaughter verdict
A Suffolk County jury found Robert McGraw, 46, guilty of manslaughter for the death of Benjamin F. Farwell at the American Steam Gauge and Valve Company on Camden Street on April 25, 1904. The conviction followed a five day trial and a year and a half of persistent efforts by the victim's mother, Mrs Is abel F Farwell, to obtain evidence against the accused.
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Isabel F. Farwell
Robert McGraw
Suffolk County
Benjamin F. Farwell
American Steam Gauge and Valve Company
Camden Street
Long-Delayed Murder Trial Sees McGraw Indicted in 1904 Case
In May 1904 the grand jury returned a no bill. Six months later Mrs. Farwell sought justice, hiring detectives and private investigators to gather evidence. On February 9 this year McGraw was indicted for first degree murder, held without bail at $5000.
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Farwell
Everett
Moran
McGraw
Melrose Adopts Record Low Tax Rate for City
Melrose voters approve a tax rate of 17 dollars, the lowest since Melrose became a city. The assessed valuation totals 15,718,610 dollars, with 14,065,550 dollars in real estate and personal property and 1,653,060 dollars in other assessments.
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Melrose
Six-month-old son of Dr and Mrs William Duffrey obituary note
Six-month-old son of Dr and Mrs William Duffrey of 632 Broadway, Revere, is mentioned in the local notice. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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William Duffrey
Broadway, Revere
Emergency and relief notices for multiple individuals
A list identifies individuals with conditions described as Emergency, Relief, or City. Names include Rosie Lombardi 19 of 1 Revere place and Walter Farley 44, with addresses such as 375 Columbus avenue Roxbury Rockford street Cambridge and 20 Atlantic avenue where James Ready the fireman was overcome at work.
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Rosie Lombardi
Revere Place
John Carr
Columbus Avenue
Walter Farley
Charles M’cullaugh
John Ferririo
Annie S. Lincoln
Thomas Hart
Dennis Delly
James Ready
Atlantic Avenue
Edward Taylor
Rockford Street
Roxbury
Cambridge
John Maher
Heat Waves Claim Another Life in Boston Area
The unabated heat killed one six month old boy of Dr. William Duffrey in Revere as authorities report widespread prostrations in Boston and nearby areas. Hospitals remain flooded with patients as ambulances rush in victims and doctors struggle to provide care amid the hot spell.
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Boston
Revere
William Duffrey
Partly Cloudy Weekend Forecast for Boston Area
A partial weather note predicts Saturday partly cloudy conditions and Sunday showers in Boston and vicinity. The brief also touts the Boston and Worcester Trolley Air Line with claims of best track cars and best ride in New England.
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Boston and Vicinity
Boston & Worcester Trolley Air Line
New England
Fire Ravages Bertelsen and Petersen Plant in East Boston
A blaze starting in the boiler room of Bertelsen & Petersen on Border street East Boston destroyed the three story wooden machine shop interior and caused losses near $80 000. Four alarms were raised with flames leaping to threaten nearby coal pockets and lumber wharves along the waterfront.
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Bertelsen & Petersen
Border Street
Boston
Fire Devours Rear of Shop Complex in Boiler Room Blaze
The blaze began in the boiler room behind the main shop and spread rapidly through the structure. Firemen kept flames contained in the original building though at times the inferno appeared beyond control. Spontaneous combustion in oils near the boiler room and sun heated heat fed the fire.
Finds Mayor Already Lined Up District Attorney May Take Hand
District Attorney Moran announced he is out of the state fight and will return to his country villa. He says he could not rally eastern voters for James B. Carroll, leaving Carroll possibly out of the gubernatorial race while Whitney allies dominate city and countryside leaders. Bartlett managers hinted at a forthcoming surprise party for Moran’s prophecies.
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Moran
Berkshires
James B. Carroll
Carroll
Mr. Moran
Henry M. Whitney
Whitney
Bartlett
Moran campaign fuels Bartlett push in Whitney drift
Moran moved to rally Bartlett support as Whitney leaders push a pro merger stance. Carroll resists unless odds favor victory while Moran reports conditions. Independence League spurns Hisgen for Carroll and Dennison is seen as insider for the district attorney race amid a fight against Mayor Fitzgerald's machine.
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Moran
Bartlett
Whitney
Carroll
Independence League
Hisgen
Fitzgerald
Suit Demands 20000 From Boston Teamsters Association
A suit was filed in Suffolk courts by Wardell and Mann of New York seeking 20000 from the Master Teamsters Association of Boston. The action stems from the recent strike and concerns strike breakers provided by the plaintiffs during the labor dispute with union drivers.
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Master Teamsters’ Association of
Boston
Suffolk
Wardell & Mann
New York
Teamsters
Masters and New York Firm Prepare for Court Case
Sensational features are expected if the case comes to court as records of the firm and the association are to be produced. The suit arises from a dispute over the strike and withheld contract money. The master teamsters claim the New York firm failed to end the strike on time, while the firm says a new arrangement superseded the original contract. Mr. A W Wright pledges collective support for the association.
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New York
Association
A. W. Wright
Johnson & Co
Master Teamsters’ Association
Two Men Injured by Smelter Explosion at Iron Works
Wakefield July 19. Benjamin Butler and Daniel A Murphy were hurt when a smelter exploded at Smith and Anthon Iron Works. Excessive heat and molten metal caused the blast. Butler was knocked down and burned. Murphy suffered burns to arms and body.
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Wakefield
Smith & Anthon Iron Works
Benjamin Butler
Daniel A. Murphy
Butler
Murphy
Rowdies Hold Up Street Car on Huntington Avenue
A gang of ten last evening held up a Reservoir electric streetcar on Huntington Avenue near the circus grounds for ten minutes. They hurled mud and stones at a passenger who had offended them, then fled when the victim jumped off. Other riders were not harmed, and the motive remains unknown.
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Huntington Avenue
Circus
Child 2 Dies After 40 Foot Fall From Balcony
Two year old Mary Herford of Roxbury sought relief from heat when she fell 40 feet from the balcony of her home on Wensley Street. Neighbors found her mangled and dying from multiple injuries. She died at City Hospital shortly after 10 PM.
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Mary Herford
Wensley Street
Roxbury
City Hospital
Newton Boys Injured In Street Dynamite Cap Blast
In Newton on July 19 two boys aged 12 and 10 were cut by shrapnel after striking dynamite caps with iron in a barn on Adams street. William Whalen and William Murphy suffered cuts to face arms and legs as debris flew about, with injuries described as severe.
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Newton
William Whalen
Andrew Whalen
Adams Street
William Murphy
Hannah Murphy
ELOPING GIRL IN HOSPITAL WITH ALLEGED ATTACK
Miss Lora Letendra an 18 year old Fall River French girl lies unconscious at the almshouse in Palmer as Henry Moran the man she eloped with is sought as a witness. Moran left her Tuesday and is connected to the case against Charles Thompson and Joseph Murphy who face charges over the injuries.
Child Killed Playing Tag at Roxbury Home
Mary W. Sesford aged 2 of 26 Wensley Street Roxbury died after playing tag on her home piazza. She suffered a fractured left arm and leg and internal injuries. she died later at the City Hospital.
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Mary W. Sesford
Wensley Street
Roxbury
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Whitney Boom
Bartlett Headquarters
Canada
Whitney Headquarters
Don
Cantle Square Hotel
EUS Ray
Boston Hore. Co
Hollis Chambers
Tremont Street
Oxford
St. Augustine's
Heory. Whitney
John A. Kelcher
John A. Sullivan
McNary
Sanford
Blow AS
Haywood Defence
Bhp Ose
Beilo Whsk
C. W. York Company
George McQuesten & Co
Keyes
Joseph A. Dennison
City Machine
Dennison
Newton Boys
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