Actor Clifton Crawford Dies After Fall From London Hotel
Clifton Crawford, famed comedian and actor, died in London today after falling five stories from a hotel window in Leicester Square. Born in Scotland, he had recently arrived from the United States to fill a theatrical engagement and was reportedly improving before the tragedy. He had planned a return to the United States for a summer tour.
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Clifton Crawford
Atlantic
Leicester Square
United States
William Edelsten
Crawford
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England
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Boston
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Kipling
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Lambs
Lightning hits Union Village School in Woonsocket
A lightning bolt struck the Union Village School tower during a storm in Woonsocket RI. Fifty pupils were in the basement at recess when the strike occurred and teachers guided the children to the school hall to prevent panic.
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Woonsocket
RI IL
Union Village
Congress to Adjourn Tomorrow
Washington June 3 The Senate adopted the resolution to end the present session after the House approved it. Democratic Senators assured President Wilson has no plan for an extra session during the summer.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Wilson
Legislators Clash Over Reassembly After Conventions
Senate leaders pushed a resolution to adjourn while 25 lawmakers fought to keep Congress in session. The roll showed 44 for adjournment and 24 against, with 18 Republicans and seven Democrats opposing. President Wilson’s position, conveyed by Senator Underwood, said Congress would not reconvene unless a grave emergency arises.
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Underwood
Alabama
Tumulty
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Kenyon
Iowa
Trammell
Florida
Divorce actions filed for desertion and abuse in multiple towns
Flora A. Brown of Waltham sues James R. Brown of Lawrence for divorce on desertion grounds. Marion E. Hiltz of Medford files against Welsford J. Hiltz of Everett for cruelty. Agnes Gilgun sought by Thomas N. Gilgun of Malden for desertion. they wed Feb 5 1900. Laura S. Huggins of Cambridge faces suit by George A. Huggins of Boston for cruelty. Frances Eaton sued by Charles P. Eaton of Cambridge for desertion and cruelty. married Feb 19, 1902.
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Revere
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Gross
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Waltham
James R. Brown
Lawrence
Marion E. Hiltz
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George A. Huggins
Boston
Charles P. Eaton
Cambridge
Frances Eaton
Downtown Firefighters Battle Purchase Street Alarm Blaze
Firemen weary after a lengthy morning blaze on Purchase Street returned last evening with added smoke damage. The damage estimate stands near 80 dollars in a building at 15 17 H Street.
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Boston
Union
Union Sui Stmanner
Union Hat CO
Hanover ST
Purchase Street
H Street
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