Jordan's Hildred Wins Prize Cup at Philadelphia Show
Eben D. Jordan's chestnut mare Hildred captured the challenge cup at the Philadelphia Horse Show on June 3. Burlingham, a brown stallion owned by James Hobart Moore of New York, won the reserve ribbon. Reginald Vanderbilt's Herald defeated Hildred in the harness class with lady drivers, among other blue ribbon winners listed for four-in-hand and harness classes.
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Philadelphia
Eben D. Jordan
Hildred
Burlingham
James Hobart Moore
New York
Reginald Vanderbilt
Mark Hildred
Nine Die in Missouri Pacific Train Collision Near Martin City
Nine persons killed and many injured in a head on wreck of two Missouri Pacific passenger trains near Martin City, 15 miles south of Kansas City. Westbound Colorado Limited No. 1 collided with Hoisington Kansas accommodation No. 36. Relief and surgeons were requested.
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Kansas City
Missouri Pacific
Martin City
Hoisington
Kansas
Labor groups condemn Bates veto on overtime bill
Boston labor leaders condemned Governor Bates veto of the women and children overtime bill and criticized Republican lawmakers. A committee was formed to urge Mayor Collins to support a $25,000 appropriation to set up education centers for laboring men offering lectures and mechanical courses for self improvement.
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Bates
Boston
Allance
Women and Children
Collins
Sunday Services Guide at Tremont Temple and Nearby Churches
Readable notices list morning prayers sermons and special programs at Tremont Temple and adjacent churches. Includes preaching by P. S. Henson D D A C Dixon and others, Communion and membership reception, Sunday schools, vesper services, and anniversary programs with children’s recitations. Also lists Spiritualist gatherings and various denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple Baptist Church
P. S. Henson
D. D
L. H. Rhodes
Henson
Ruggles Street Baptist Church
Tremont
Washington Streets
A. C. Dixon
D. m
Theastor
First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
Francis H. Rowley
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Christ
Congregational
McElveen
Ober Ammergau
H. M. Dunham
Berkeley Temple
Ope Chapel
Shawmut Street
Park Square
William A. Haggerty
Mock session features hits on Judge Emmons in Massachusetts House
The Massachusetts Legislature staged a mock session with silly antics as schoolchildren watched. Representatives Hayes and Aylward led the session while others joked with gifts and odd tasks. Two hits on Judge Emmons sparked discussion about pay and investigations before adjourning.
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Emmons
Massachusetts
House
Judge Emmons
Harbor Collision Reported Near Port Scene Gathers Officers
The first newspaper men reached the scene as the tug bearing Plant line officers closed in and the Post launch steamed close in the wake, continuing coverage of the harbor collision.
Republic Blamed After Collision Near Narrows
Mr. M A Biddell of Winthrop, chief clerk for the Plant line, said he witnessed the Halifax collision with the Republic as they approached from astern. He claimed the Republic swerved to pass on the port side, caused two strikes, and asserted Republic was wholly to blame and their vessel had the right of way. Water washed over the deck, soaking him up to his knees.
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M. A. Biddell
Winthrop
Halifax
Post
Republic
Exonerate Captain Ellis over Halifax collision passengers say
Passengers aboard the steamer Halifax forward a statement to Plant Line agent J A Flanders exonerating Captain Ellis from all blame for the Boston harbor collision and praising his kindness. They condemn the navigators of the steamship Republic for reckless handling, claiming they are entirely to blame.
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Halifax
J. A. Flanders
Plant Line
Boston
Arbor
Elis
Republic
White Star statement on collision at Charles town docks
White Star line officials stated at Charles town docks that their steamer led entering the Narrows before collision with Halifax. They said the outgoing tide drove the Halifax’s bow against Republic’s stern. The Halifax rebounded and its bow sheered toward land, running ashore on Lovell's Island.
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White Star Line
Charlestown
Narrows
Halifax
Republic
Lovell’s Island
Plant official claims Halifax had right of way
J A Flanders, Plant line general agent, states the Halifax steamer was on a regular course near Boston Light when the Republic, astern, attempted to pass in a narrow narrows channel. He says the Republic had no business to overtake and that falling water and strong suction would not allow safe passage. The Republic struck the Halifax on the port quarter.
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J. A. Flanders
Plant Line
Halifax
Republic
Boston
Ship collision drives Halifax ashore at low tide
The Halifax steamer rammed by the stern, its bow nose burying about 20 feet in the sand. A crew member reported minor damage with stanchions and guard rail broken in places. Christopher Campbell recalled the boat careened, causing excitement among women and children as the vessel struck repeatedly.
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Halifax
Christopher Campbell
The
Anxious crowd at Union Wharf awaits Halifax survivors
Over 60 people gathered at Union wharf awaiting friends aboard the steamer Halifax. Weeping crowds heard rumors the ship might be wrecked while others stayed hopeful. Many were tired and hungry after arriving early, with some strangers in Boston fearing to venture out yet hoping for news.
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Union Wharf
Halifax
Boston
Passengers Listed for the Halifax Voyage
The passenger list for the Halifax includes Phyllis EB. Macleane of Sydney B, a stenographer at John Hancock Life Insurance, residing 678 Tremont Street. Harry McFarlan Spurts EB. 1, an employee of North Packte Provision. Miss Mary McSwain of Springton visiting Ke pane. Brown, Nep ose. Cyril Smith seven years old. Mrs A McGubrey and Walter five. Miss Mary ey Halifax visiting sister in Boston. N. D. Graham Cree Stewarcke N8 visiting brother H. G. Graham 61 South Street Northampton Sydney and Truro N8. Mrs Rebecca Smith Middlebury Mass. Miss Bertha Moser Halifax N8. R. Jones Halifax W8 en route to Philadelphia. J L Barnhall with wife and two sons visiting Mrs Grave Neville Attle ro. W Moore and daughter Helen Halifax. Edward Briggs Halifax.
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Halifax
Phyllis EB. Macleane
Sydney
John Hancock Life Insurance Company
Tremont Street
Harry McFarlan Spurts
P. EB
North Pack
Mary McSwain
Springton
Ke.pane
Oo. Brown
Truro
Rebecca Smith
Middlebury
Mass
Bertha Moser
Smith
R. Jones
Philadelpia
J. L. Barnhall
Grave Neville
Attlero
W. Moore
Helen
Edward Briggs
Halifax, N. 8
Peter Kirk
Freeman Bowes
N. S
Laconia
N. H
J. ©. Lambert
Wilfred Findlay
Alfred Fa Ofe Mansfield
W. E. Harrington
Anna McCoy
Anawan Avenue
West Roxbury
Phebe
Melvin
George Sweetland
High Street
Everett
Pines Poole
Derby House
Cambridge Street
Harry White
Village Street
Somerville
Digby
Boudreau
Sal Re Street
Boston
H. Williams
Goldville
Nesses
W. R. Gay
Hammond Street
Hilda Catherine
Mary Catherine
Wall Street
Beatrice Harkins
Summerside
P. HK. I
Appleton Street
Camridge
Kathleen McDonald
Fell
North End
Patrick Kelley
William M. Redding
Mary Morrison
Anna Morrison
Halif
G Branker
H. Bruhm
McLellan
Yarmouth
Vincent
N. Coenwell
A. V. Brow
Ada Davina
A. Patterson
William Patterson
MI. Hewson
W. R. McKay
M. Smith
J. Francisa
Darling
Agnes Mary Cameron
Charles Campbell
Charlottetown
P. E
Halifax Visitors Arrive and Depart with Many Names Listed
A long roster of residents and visitors from Halifax N S and nearby towns travels to and from Laconia N H Everett Cambridge Somerville Newton Beatrice Harkins and many others are noted visiting relatives or passing through. Numerous addresses in Boston Cambridge Somerville and Dorchester accompany the names.
Aged Brighton harnessmaker fights two robbers
Charles G. Stebbins, an aged Brighton harnessmaker, battled two bold daylight robbers who entered his Market Street shop at 10 am. They overpowered him at first, but he fought back until a customer interrupted. The pair fled down Centre Street. one described as 6 feet 11 inches tall in a light overcoat and straw hat.
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Charles G. Stebbins
Brighton
Market Street
Brighton Centre
Stebbins
Cut by fall out of bed Nora Carr age two
Nora Carr of 225 Dover Street, aged two, claimed she fell from bed last night. Doctors at City Hospital found a jagged cut on her right arm. Police at South End station questioned her account and investigated noises from 255 Dover Street before taking her to hospital. The official record accepts her explanation.
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Nora Carr
Dover Street
South End
City Hospital
Nora
Fair Tree Day Hoped For At Wellesley
Wellesley June 3 If the weatherman answers the plea of the gentle Wellesley maiden the postponed tree day exercises will be held tomorrow. The campus clouded over with dark threatening skies and intermittent showers dampened spirits. Messages to mothers and sweethearts sought patience as festivities were delayed. Old Sol failed to appear and dressmaker creations were swapped for kimonos.
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Wellesley
Sol
Boilermakers Hear Reports On Strike Action
Fifteen non union Italian boilermakers were persuaded to abandon strike breaking positions at the Norwood shop of the New York New Haven and Hartford. The meeting of Boilermakers Union 250 reported sixty dead engines in yards along the road system and said the Railroad Commission ordered locomotives out of service for dangerous condition. Strikers expect a speedy victory.
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Norwood
N. Y
Union
Railroad Commission
Corporation
Fire at Cambridge House Loses Roof and Furniture
Late last night a fire gutted the third story of James Millen's house at 1686 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge destroying the roof and much furniture. Estimated loss is 1500 dollars. Fire is believed incendiary. Two men fled from the parlor window as Policeman Ladd pursued but they escaped. Millen is in New York.
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James Millen
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge
Mr. Millen
New York
Secret Hearing On Dismissal Of Two Somerville Officers
Patrolman Charles S. Johnston and Reserve Officer Theodore S. Hall were given a closed session hearing before a special Aldermen committee after Mayor Chandler recommended their dismissal for police rule violations. The proceedings were held behind closed doors with guards at entrances to prevent disclosure to reporters.
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Charles S. Johnston
Theodore S. Hall
Somerville
Chandler
Board of Aldermen
Race for $40 ends with arrest on Kingston Street
A midnight chase in Boston led to the capture of a well dressed young woman named Jennie Quinn, 22, and George D. Goleman after he accused her of stealing $40 from his pockets while they stood in a doorway on Kingston Street. The Division 4 officer rounded up both participants in the unusual scene.
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Division 4
George D. Goleman
Jennie Quinn
Tremont Street
Kingston Street
Fort Ethan Allen murders probe and desertion at fort
Colonel Rogers acknowledged months of wholesale desertions at Fort Ethan Allen with guardhouse breakouts and fights among new recruits. He blamed 500 fresh enlistees for troubles, vowed to report to Washington authorities, and said investigations would continue into Barnhardt’s death and a rifle range fatality amid daily disappearances and armed car guards.
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Rogers
Washington
Colonel Rogers
Post
Barnhardt
Finn Strikers Battle Non-Union Men in Eyelet Riot
A mob of Finnish miners striking over wage cuts attacked workers hired to take their places in Eyelet Minnesota. Deputies guarded the non-union men as a running fight followed. Officers fired when rioters pressed the assault, two seriously wounded and a third jailed. Sheriff Butchard's guard restrained further violence.
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Eyeleth
Minn
Butchard
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Bureau OF Communication
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First Spiritual Temple
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Firit Mistletoe
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N. J. Willis
Miss Aldrich
First Spiritual Church OF Boston (Inc
Clara E. Strong
America Hall
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Tuttle
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Morgan
First Spiritualist
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Benevolent Fraternity of Churches
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Beacon Street
Edward D. Towle
Charles W. Wendte
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Berkeley
Appleton Streets
C. W. Wendte
Thhe Parker
Christian Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
Gyrus Weekes
Lynn
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Boylston
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George F. Pentecost
Northfield
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Shawmut Avenue
Canton and
Brookline
George L. Perin
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Hayes
Lowell
Aylward
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Lehan
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Hickey
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Biddell
Ellis
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Board of Inquiry
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Essex Junction
Benjamin Williams
McGrath
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