Leprosy Patients Taken By Auto Through Boston Streets
Two lepers in last stages of the disease were chained and driven through Boston in an automobile from Gallup's Island to Congress Street then to Fairhaven. Crowds watched as the relief steamer carried them to Penikese Island.
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Boston
Gallup’s Island
Relief
Congress Street
Back Bay
Fairhaven
Penikese Island
Devonshire, Water and
Congress Streets
Berkshire division Pittsfield express derailed near Wilton
The Pittsfield express on the Berkshire division of the New Haven railroad derailed near Wilton Connecticut late today. Only the locomotive tender wheels left the track. no injuries were reported and officials could not yet determine the derailment cause. Traffic was tied up for hours. The train was scheduled to reach Pittsfield Massachusetts on time and was well filled.
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New York
Pittsfield
Berkshire
New Haven Railroad
Wilton
Conn
Mass
Jury Hears Lamoureux Bribery Case Ending in Uncertain Verdict
After an all night session the jury in Representative Lamoureux bribery case had not reached a verdict by press time. Jurors were sequestered and debated the case since 3:50 yesterday afternoon amid signs of deep division. The court adjourned with only a sealed verdict possible.
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Lamoureux
Western Union Employees to Get Eight-Hour Day
Report states Western Union Telegraph Company employees will be granted an eight-hour day after consideration by officials. The company has not publicly discussed the matter.
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W. Union
New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Court Adjourns Overnight. Jury Verdict Pending
Judge Bond stayed in the courthouse until 5 30 PM and, anticipating a long deliberation, adjourned court to 9 30 AM. Two court officers remained on duty to receive the sealed verdict if the jury reached a decision during the night.
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Bond
Dramatic courtroom sessions mark Lamoureux trial
Yesterday's proceedings were sensational as Attorney Joseph A. Dennison for Lamoureux and Assistant District Attorney Dwyer cross examined witnesses for the government and for the defense with blunt vigor.
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Joseph A. Dennison
Lamoureux
Dwyer
President to Keep Up Fight Against Wealth and Poverty
President vows no retreat in pursuing laws to curb predatory wealth and powerful fortunes. He cites steps toward controlling corporate fortunes and urges unflinching resolve with sane courage in addressing poverty and economic inequality.
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Michigan
Roosevelt Addresses Michigan Legislature in Warm Welcome
President Roosevelt amuses and pleases the Michigan Legislature with a hearty greeting as he rises to speak. He likens their duties to his New York experience and warns against overpromising in tackling corporate power while noting conservatives must curb property abuse.
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Lansing
Mich
Roosevelt
New York
Octogenarians Die of Old Age in Jamaica Plain
Two residents in Jamaica Plain died last night of old age. Edward G. Norcross, a retired grocer and active in Masonic circles, formerly ran a Centre Street grocery and lived at 23 Myrtle Street. Mary Sanger of 186 Chestnut Avenue was among the city’s oldest German residents.
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Jamaica Plain
Edward G. Norcross
Mary Sanger
Chestnut Avenue
Mr. Norcross
Newton
Centre Street
Myrtle Street
Sorrow in Two Homes over Fate of Little Boys
Two Boston families face tragedy as 8 year old Bennie Klinger dies after an accident with an electric car on Tremont street. Three year old John O Neil vanishes from 115 Charter street with police suspecting drowning after he wandered away to play.
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Oakland Park
Silver Lake
Wilmington
Lowell
North Station
Lowell Air Line
Boston
Lowell Land CO
Old South Ridg
Washington Street
Mass
Bennie Klinger
Albion Street
South End
Tremont Street
John O'Neil
Charter Street
North End
O'Neil
Klinger
Mrs. O'Neil
Dorchester Cadet Saves Animals in Fire at Highland Military Academy
Worcester May 31 A Dorchester cadet Francis P Hurley entered a burning Highland Military Academy building to retrieve a 50 pound gunpowder can and carried it outside through flames and smoke. His face and hands were burned and a horse trod on his left foot. Cadet Don C. Gardenson and Fireman William J. Lucier were also burned. State police think the fire was incendiary.
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Worcester
Francis TP. ¢Iurley
Dorchester
Highland Military Academy
Don Cgc. Shepardson
Baldwinville
William J. Lucier
Showers Forecast for Boston and Nearby Areas
Weather forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for showers Saturday and Sunday morning with clearing afterward. Washington report notes New England rain on Saturday and likely Sunday, with east to south winds and slow increase.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Fragmentary 1906 Text Remains Readable
A damaged 1906 OCR fragment notes references to names and dates, including a possible veto and terse marks. Readable pieces mention a period around yesterday and a one year ago reference, with scattered letters and numbers.
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Pere Reese
Missing five year old Tommy O’Neil fuels harbor drowning mystery
Five year old Thomas O’Neil vanished from 15 Charter street after 4 PM on Thursday. Police suspect drowning near the harbor by the North find recreation pier, while parents fear kidnapping. Neighbors, including the father and mother, search citywide as the community acts as detectives.
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Thomas O'Neil
John O'Neil
Charter Street
Recreation Pier
Commercial Street
Charster Street
Tommy
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North End Playground
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