Jordan's Hildred Wins Prize Cup at Philadelphia Show
Eben D. Jordan's chestnut mare Hildred captured the challenge cup, the top prize at the Philadelphia Horse Show held June 3. Burlingham, a brown stallion owned by James Hobart Moore of New York, earned the reserve ribbon as other blue ribbon winners included Reginald Vanderbilt's Herald and Mrs. J. H. M. Grosvenor's four-in-hand entries.
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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 people were killed and many injured in a head on crash of two Missouri Pacific passenger trains near Martin City, 15 miles south of Kansas City. The west bound Colorado Limited No. 1 and east bound Hoisington Kansas accommodation No. 36 collided. A relief train and surgeons were dispatched to aid the injured.
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Kansas City
Missouri Pacific
Martin City
Hoisington
Kansas
Labor Men Condemn Bates Veto On Overtime Bill
Boston labor leaders condemned Governor Bates veto of the women and children overtime bill and assailed Republican legislators. A committee was named to call on the governor and push for passage.
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Bates
Boston
Allance
Women and Children
Sunday Baptist Church Services and Programs
Sunday notices from Tremont and Ruggles Street Baptist churches list morning prayers, sermons by pastors P. S. Henson and A. C. Dixon with topics The Goal of Being and God Out of Doors, plus communion, Sunday school, vesper prayers, anniversary exercises, and open invitations. Also covers other area churches and spiritualist meetings with times, speakers, subjects, and venues.
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Tremont Temple Baptist Church
P. S. Henson
D. D
L. H. Rhodes
Henson
Ruggles Street Baptist Church
Tremont
Washington Streets
A. C. Dixon
Theastor
First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
Francis H. Rowley
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Christ
Congregational
William T. McElveen
McElveen
Ober Ammergau
H. M. Dunham
Berkeley Temple
Ope
Shawmut Street
Park Square
William A. Haggerty
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
Falmouth
Norway Streets
Boston
Mass
God
Man
Mary Baker Eddy
Joseph Slattery
Berkeley Hall
Arcade Hall
THE
Christadelphians
Babylon
Mock Legislature Hears Jokes as Emmons Hit in Session
The Massachusetts House staged a mock session to educate country children about state government. Highlights included two hits on Judge Emmons over dining rumors and salary talk, with Hayes as acting speaker and Aylward reading clerk.
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Emmons
Massachusetts
House
Judge Emmons
Hayes
Lowell
Aylward
Cambridge
Gaylord
Boston
Monroe
Chelsea
George H. Cadigan
Charlestown
Fair Tree Day Hoped For At Wellesley
Wellesley June 3 The gentle campus waits on the weatherman for a postponed tree day with tomorrows forecast uncertain. Dark clouds and intermittent showers dampen mood as messages go out to mammas and sweethearts about the delay. Dressmakers flimsy waists with lace give way to kimonos as the sun fails to appear.
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Wellesley
Sol
Harbor Collision Retold by Early Responders
First page recounts the scene as the tugboat crew reaches the harbor crash site. The Plant Line officers navigate the wake while the Post launch closes in to assess the situation.
Republic Blamed In Narrows Collision
Mr. M. A. Biddell of Winthrop, chief clerk for the Plant line, told Post reporters last evening that the Republic, approaching from astern, passed on the port side and struck the other vessel twice in the Narrows. He said the Republic was wholly to blame and described water washing over the deck after the impact.
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M. A. Biddell
Winthrop
Halifax
Post
Republic
Exonerate Captain Ellis in Halifax collision statement
Passengers on the steamer Halifax forward a statement to J A Flanders exonerating Captain Ellis from blame for the Boston harbor collision and praising his kindness and fortitude. They condemn the navigators of the steamship Republic for reckless handling and place blame on them.
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Halifax
J. A. Flanders
Plant Line
Boston
Arbor
Ellis
Republic
White Star claims Republic led before collision at Narrows
White Star line officials at Charles town docks say their steamer was slightly ahead entering the Narrows after a harbor race against a swift outgoing tide. They state the tide caught the Halifax bow and drove it against Republic stern, sending Halifax 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 general agent of the Plant line says the steamer Halifax was on its regular course near Boston Light when the Republic tried to pass in a narrow Narrows channel. He asserts the Halifax had the right of way and that the Republic forced a collision by attempting to pass, striking the Halifax on the port quarter as water moved with suction in the confined passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Flanders
Plant Line
Halifax
Republic
Boston
Halifax Ship Collision Leaves Steamer Grounded on Sand
Eyewitnesses describe the Halifax striking the stern and grounding with its nose 20 feet into the sand. One captain notes minor damage to stanchions and guard rails, while passengers, especially women and children, cried out as the boats collided. Christopher Campbell confirms the boat careened and caused excitement among travelers.
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Halifax
Christopher Campbell
The
Anxious Crowd at Union Wharf For Halifax Fracas
Over 60 people waited at Union wharf for friends aboard the steamer Halifax. Some wept, others hoped, as rumors spread of a total wreck. The crowd was tired and hungry after arriving early, with many strangers in Boston fearing to venture out awaiting news.
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Union Wharf
Halifax
Boston
Passengers Listed on the Halifax Voyage
A fragmentary passenger list for the Halifax includes Phyllis B. Macleane of Sydney, a John Hancock stenographer living at 678 Tremont Street, and Harry McFarlane of Souris P E I, a North Packing Provisions employee. Also named are Miss Mary McSwa, Mrs Smith and Cyril Smith from Londonderry, N S, Mrs A G McGubrey and son Walter of Newfoundland, Miss Mary Landry of Halifax visiting in Boston, D Graham from Upper Stewarcke visiting his brother H G Graham in Northampton, Sydney Smith of Truro, Mrs Rebecca Sealth of Middlebury Mass, Miss Bertha Moser of Halifax, R Jones of Halifax, J L Barnhall with wife and two daughters from Truro visiting Mrs Grave Neville in Attleboro, Myers W Moore and daughter Helen of Halifax, and Edward Briggs of Halifax.
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Halifax
Phyllis B. Macleane
Sydney
CO. B
John Hancock Life Insurance Company
Tremont Street
Harry McFarlane
Souris
The
North Packing Provisions Company
Mary McSwa
Cyril Smith
Londonderry
A. G. McGubrey
Walter
Newfoundland
Mary Landry
N. S
Boston
D. Graham
Upper Stewarcke
H. G. Graham
South
Northampton
Sydney Smith
Truro
Helen
Haliax
Edward Briggs
Passengers and Visitors Listed from Halifax Area
A long list of individuals from Halifax and Nova Scotia towns visits relatives and friends across Massachusetts and New England. Names include Peter Kirk, Wilfred Findlay, Mrs. Harrington, Mrs. Mcoy, Phebe Melvin, Beatrice Harkins, Kathleen McDonald, and many others with addressed locations in Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Somerville, Brookline, and beyond.
Aged man fights two robbers in Brighton shop
Charities G. Stebbins, an elderly Brighton harnessmaker, was attacked at 10 am by two bold daylight robbers in his Market street shop. He struggled, fought back with a hammer, and the pair fled when a customer cried out. Both suspects, 23 or 24, described in dark suit with derby and tall man in light overcoat.
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G. Stebbins
Brighton
Market Street
Brighton Centre
Stebbins
Stebbing
Fall from bed blamed by Nora Carr in Dover Street incident
Nora Carr of 22 Dover Street, aged 25, claimed she fell from bed last night. Doctors at City Hospital found a jagged cut on her right arm while police investigated noises from 255 Dover Street before taking her to hospital, though her account remains the official record.
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Nora Carr
Dover Street
South End
City Hospital
Nora
Boilermakers Hear Reports On Strike Impact
Fifteen non union Italian boilermakers were won over to leave strike breaking posts at the Norwood shop of the New York New Haven and Hartford line. The union said 60 dead engines are in yards along the system due to the strike and the Railroad Commission ordered locomotives taken out of service for dangerous condition. Strikers expect a speedy victory.
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Norwood
N. Y
Union
Railroad Commission
Corporation
Fire damages Cambridge home. two men flee after alarm
A third story fire at James Millen's house at 1686 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge gutted the roof and damaged furniture with an estimated loss of 1500 dollars. Mrs. Millen and Miss Joseph escaped moments before the alarm as two men were seen jumping from the parlor window and fled. one lamp was smashed in the rush. Mr. Millen is in New York.
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James Millen
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge
Mr. Millen
New York
Secret Hearing For Somerville Police Officers
Patrolman Charles S Johnston and Reserve Officer Theodore B Hall of the Somerville police were given a secret hearing before a special Board of Aldermen committee after Mayor Chandler recommended their dismissal for police rule violations. The hearing was conducted behind closed doors with guards at entrances to prevent testimony from reaching reporters.
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Charles S. Johnston
Theodore
Hall
Somerville
Chandler
Board of Aldermen
Raced Girl For His Forty Dollars In London Style
A chase through Kingston Street ended with a police officer halting a pursuit of a well dressed young woman and a man. George D. Goleman claimed the woman Jennie Quinn stole forty dollars from his pockets as they whispered in a doorway.
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Division 4
George D. Goleman
Jennie Quinn
Tremont Street
Kingston Street
Fort Ethan Allen murder probe and desertion row
Colonel Rogers disclosed months of guardhouse breaks and assaults at Fort Ethan Allen. He blamed many new recruits for unrest, promised Washington action, and said investigations would continue into Barnhardt’s death and reports of a rifle range finding. Desertions and drunken fights have troubled the Burlington Essex Junction area amid police and guard tensions.
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Rogers
Washington
Colonel Rogers
Post
Winooski
Essex Junction
Barnhardt
Finn Strikers Shot Down in Eyelethe Riot
In Eyelet h Minn a mob of several hundred Finnish miners on a two to three day wage strike attacked non union replacement workers guarded by deputies. A running fight ensued with officers forced to fire. two rioters were seriously wounded and a third man jailed. Sheriff Butchard defended the jail with a strong guard as the crowd protested.
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Eyeleth
Minn
Butchard
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Collins
Methodist
Methodist Church
Corner
Concord
Blake
ST. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
West Concord Street
A. D. MacKinnon
Boston Psychic Conference
Littlefield
Carbee
Reed
Pye
Williams
Sears
Erickson
Joanes
Milian
Parker
Janes
Graham
Dearborn
Jackson
Wu. L. Whitlock
John Slater
San Francisco
Berkeley Street
Bureau OF Communication
Huntington Avenue
Edmester
Hollis Hall
Hol- He—Circle
First Spiritual Temple
Exeter Street
Penns Mistletoe
Phillips Brooks
N. J. Willis
Aldrich
First Spiritual Church OF Boston (Inc
Clara E.ewan
America Hall
Washington Street
Essts
Mason
Tuttle
Davis
Whittemore
Morgan
FIRST
M. Adeline Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Knowles
Millan
Fox
Turner
Perkins
Brown
Hersey
Wood
Goddard
Gutierrez
Qsharmony Hall
Spiritual Phenomena Society
Utter
Mary G. Carbee
Annie Hanson Kibble
Malden Progressive Spiritual Society
Louise Hall
Pleasant Street
Malden
Abbie Heath
Nape
Matook
Pelham
Lynn Spiritualists’ Association
Unity Camp
Saugus Centre
Dr. Caird
Nellie Grover
Maytle Hall
Broadway
James A. Newhall
U. Waverley
Symonds
Minnie M. Soule
C. BE. Watkins
Peabody McKenna
Warrenton Street
Brookline Street
Scarlett
Marriner
Columbus Avenue
H. A. Young
Williams Street
Ally
Unitarian Boston Common
Benevolent Fraternity of Churches
Charles Street
Beacon Street Mall
Edward D. Towle
Charles W. Wendte
Theodore Parker
Berkeley
Appleton
C. W. Wendte
Christian Union
Union Hall
Oylston Ree
Cyrus Weekes
Lynn
Ha 5
Sonia
Berkeley Streets
George F. Pentecost
Northfield
Universalist
Shawmut Avenue
Canton
Brookline
George L. Perin
Sohieek
Mr. Hayes
Lehan
Springfield
Ways and Means
Keefe
Fall River
Pingree
Haverhill
Walker
Waltham
Davenport
Stevens
Fallon
Hickey
Woods
Andrews
Holyoke
Potter
Worcester
Marshall Thompson
Norcross
Stone
Copeland
Daniels
Wellesley College
Biddell
White Star
WHARF
Peter Kirk
Freeman Bowes
Laconia
N. H
Lambert
Wilfred Findlay
Ifred Indlay
Mansfield
E. Harrington
Anna Mc Oy
Anawan Avenue
West Roxbury
N.S
Goldville
W. R. Gay
Hammond Street
Hilda Catherine
Peter
Mary Catherine
Wallace Beatrice Harkins
Summerside
EH. I
Appleton Street
Kathleen McDonald
Mary Morrison
Anna Morrison
G. Brunker
H. Bruhm
McLellan
Yarmouth
Vincent
N. Cogswell
A. V. Brown
Ada Daring
A. Patterson
William Patterson
Hl. Hewson
W. R. McKay
M. Smith
Drancia
FB. Darling
Mary Cameron
Charles Campbell
Charlottetown
P. E
J. W. Crosby
Patrick Walsh
P. Whitehouse
Mra. M. Mellon
Cooler
Nathan
Digby
N. D. W. Brigies
Halfax
Ainsley
Fort Ethan Allen
Board of Inquiry
Earnhardt
Kraus
Burlington
Benjamin Williams
Murat
McGrath
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