Chelmsford Murder Mystery Unsolved In Mass Wood Lot
A headless female body, about 30, 5 feet 4, 190 pounds, with refined clothing and no sign of assault, was found in a Chelmsford wood lot. Autopsy by Meiggs and Carrell notes a severed head, heart abrasion, rib fracture, and no pistol wound. State Detectives Whitney and Dunham arrive to investigate, with locals unsure of origin or identity.
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Lowell
Chelmsford Wood
Meiggs
T. F. Carrell
Melgge
Post
Roberts
Whitney and
Dunham
Chelmseford
Jubilee delegates gather for Y M C A convention events
About 2400 delegates attend the International Y M C A jubilee meeting with plans for pulpit supplies and services on June 16. Delegates receive badges, exhibitions show multilingual publications, and headquarters are set at the Mechanics Hall and Vendome with lodging and state headquarters assigned.
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International Y. M., C
Scienti OnAian
Ams
Colca Alice
Windsor’ Castle
Mechanics’ Building
Wns
D. W
Waldron
Mechanics’ Hall
Ways and Means Committee
Exhibition Hall
Newton Street
Information Bureau
Paul Revere
Information Committee
Hotel Vendome
United States
Pennsyl i Crawford House
Pennsylvania
Washington, D. C
Young's
St Vendome
Chicago
Otempress
Connecticut
Aoree
Denver
Evansville
Parner House
Kentucky
Michigan
Illinois Readies for Trial of Newest U S Battleship
Illinois prepares for a trial voyage of the Hillnots the United States navy's new battleship with Fighting Bob Fivane arriving today to supervise. Board members Commanders Hemphill Roelker Wregland Henderson and Capps will pass on the ship. Pearl gunboat and Newport cadets also noted arriving with officers at Charleston navy yard and Parker's.
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Bob" Fivane
Hillnots
United Sttes ‘Navy
Cape Ann
Board of Inspection and Survey
Mlinory
Joseph N. Hemphill
Charles J. Roelker
Charles E. Wregland
Richard Henderson
Washington L. Capps
Charlestons Navy Yard
Ahip Newport
Austin M. Knight
Gampaon
Lencaster
Henry B. Mansfeld
Bananda
Seg Cael
Nix
Ehips
A. Converse
Parker's
Marine
J. W Pat Ale
Aldermen Pass Large Loan Bill Amid Heated Debate
Boston Aldermen push through a major loan bill amid long debate over land and building items for the Insane Hospital and other projects. Norris and Tinkham oppose key allocations while Doyle and Lomasney defend the measure. final tally reveals nine to several votes as amendments and new items drive the cost higher. The bill awaits Common Council action with questions about feasibility and funding.
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Ber
Doyle
Bowen
Norris
Tinkham
Gerry
Dyar
Lomasney
Boston
Miller
Lemagney
Franklin Ware
Orient Heights
Kelly
Bee
Norton
Reewart
Bortolk Wireyy Deidge
Cabot Street
Common Council
Collector's Department
Autrol Dead and The Author Named in Militant Case
A fragmentary note cites the author and mentions an autrol dead, with references to Don Sune, Benen Militants, and BERT BUCHANAN. The readable text names individuals connected to the case and hints at a disputed event.
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Bert Buchanan
Autrol
Don Sune
Benen
Bacnansno
Trains Collision at Station Causes Crowd Panic and Injuries
Large crowds fill a station as a rear guard train backs down an incline toward a waiting train. A collision draws several people to the floor amid momentary excitement. One hand signals a rope while others rush to ensure safety. No final casualty report is provided.
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Aymarket
Stanion
Pines
Pear Door
Althoug
Bancroft Voices Cautious Optimism Over L Road Opening
General William A. Bancroft president of the Boston Elevated railway system voiced cautious optimism about the L road opening noting delays and a morning northbound train accident but saying full smooth operation requires months of trial trips. An Elevated official added that while tracks and structures are sound train delays will persist for several days as crowds exceed expectations and the system adjusts to through traffic.
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William A. Bancroft
Boston
Sove
Crashes at Adams Square Show Subway Crowd Turmoil
Rail patrons at Adams Square subway during the 5 to 6:30 p m period faced severe crowding and unruly behavior as a solitary guard struggled to manage a packed station. Gates could not be opened and passengers forced onto crowded trains with passengers climbing over locked barriers amid delays and danger.
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Adams Square
Bohd
Union Station
Fen & Or
Reg
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Reaffirms Cure Claim
Boston reader question asks for stronger proof than daily testimony from citizens. The piece recalls 1895 photographer O. J. Foster's endorsement of Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and poor appetite, with a renewed claim of permanent cure and nationwide sales by Foster-Milburn Co.
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Boston
Dean
Doan
Time: First Elevated Trains End to End
Remarkable south bound run by the first elevated train with no accidents or unavoidable delays at stations. Crowds later in the day caused minor slowdowns. a breakdown near Boylston street delayed the train for about 15 minutes. Normal conditions will restore the 1912 minute schedule.
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Boylston Street
Dudley Street
Sullivan Square
Northampton
City Square
Dover Street
North Station
Are
Picargant Street
Haymarket
Park Street
Lay Square
Sures
Scollay Sgquare
Leasantsevebee
Adams Square
Northampton Street
Pevveedd
Die
Officials Laud Early Transit Trial Amid Passenger Complaints
Officials described the first morning of the new streetcar system as largely successful despite crowding and loading delays. Superintendent Neff, Tripp, and Chief Engineer Kimball praised progress while noting room for improvement and occasional passenger abuse directed at staff.
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Neff
Tripp
Charlestown
Kimball
Crowds Fill Dudley Street Station In New Transit Launch
At every station along the route passengers surged aboard, reaching the Dudley Street terminal with dense crowds. Police aided station workers as crowds split into lines toward surface cars, with eight to ten groups racing for seats and directions.
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Dudley Street
Park Street’s Jam Drives Boston Transit Crowds
The Boston elevated line crowds at Park Street station overwhelmed trains between 4 and 6 pm as guards struggled to manage a mass scramble of riders. Passengers clung to straps and poles, while frantic would-be travelers begged for exits and faced limited space on crowded platforms.
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Boston
Fragmentary notes from a chaotic sports scene
The readable bits indicate a close, heated moment in a game with a rattled player and tense action. Specific names, teams, or dates are not clear from the fragment.
Do Not Transfer Between Dudley Street Surface Lines
A Roxbury man criticizes the transfer policy at Dudley street arguing that surface car riders cannot transfer from Dudley street to Washington street surface cars as they could before. He notes cross town Humboldt avenue cars offer limited transfers and time gaps force extra fares, calling it a step backward by the Elevated company.
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Dudley Street
Humboldt Avenue
Carl Ing
Washington Street
Zoigier Street
H Avenué
Roxbury
Me Elevated Company
Tran
Double tragedy at Great Northern Hotel ends in two suicides
Chicago June 10. L Hartman and his wife were found dead in their bed side by side with bullet wounds in their temples. The room showed no struggle and a revolver lay in Hartman’s right hand. Hotel managers knew little beyond Hartman’s wealthy New York connections and the woman’s possible stage name Rose Violet.
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Chicago
L. Hartman
Great Northern
New York
Rose Violet
Hartman
Chiscago
Cabinet Members Gather At White House In Quiet Reassurance
Dr Bixby reported Mrs McKinley is improving steadily and sat up briefly in a rolling chair as Surgeon General Sternberg confirmed her progress The President and Cabinet members in Washington assembled at the White House at 8 pm in an unspecific gathering described as to pay respects with no stated objective.
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Washington
Bixby
White House
Lynn School Superintendent Bruce Fails Reelection
June 16 Brige Attack ended with progressive shift in Lynn where longtime Lynn Public Schools Superintendent Oras Bruce failed of re election as five votes backed by a split school board. The new secretary Gage Hunt was chosen unanimously.
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Lynn
Orasmus
Bruce
Lummus
Gage Hunt
Thomas M. Pallier
Boston
Barry, Stock, Chase
Hatch
Sheldon
Sheldon Voted For Mr. Bruce
Messrs Colcord
Morgan
Nelson
B. Newhall
Baltiet
Erds Newhall
Walton
Seaver
Miss Burt Examined at Northampton Grand Jury Sighting
The cane of Mabel Lawrence Burt, alleged in a series of Smith College thefts, was reviewed by the Northampton grand jury. A report is expected tomorrow with possible indictment. Burt’s brother in law H C Newscomb arrived to assist. Dr Mary J Brewster and Dr Hanggan examined the woman and considered treatment or sanitarium if released.
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Northampton
Mabel
Lawrence Burt
Smith College
Burt
H. C. Newscomb
Millville
N. J
Mary. J. Brewster
J. G
Hanggan
Insane Asylum
Fractured Crowd During Street Outburst and Disorder
Accounts describe a chaotic scene as a crowd surged and glass broke when a door window gave way. A guard was struck in the eye amid shoving and shouting while onlookers urged restraint and shouted about order, breeding, and social standing.
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Dudley Street
Park Street
Mae
Wren
Reporter’s Ride Amid Packed Car at Park Street
A reporter describes boarding at Park Street at 6 32 encountering a dense crowd of about 160 people in mutual embrace. A guard orders, a young man yields his seat, the car moves at 6 36 but stops briefly after a long signal then continues as passengers struggle to find space.
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Park Street
Station Crowd Delays Train After Platform Altercation
A large throng held a station man briefly on the platform as they vied for space and a chair. A returning train halted amid misty conditions with an obstructed block signal until the track ahead cleared.
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Tom
Men Injured After Fall From Elevated Structure
Roadmaster James Co B and John Dumper were seriously injured last evening when they fell from an elevated structure on DudleWo. Officials deny details as witnesses in the crowd on the street below knew little of the incident.
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James Co
John Dumper
Boyd
Dump
Elm Hill Protest Sparks Local Action
Reading appears unclear but indicates a protest in Elm Hill with community reaction and potential official response. No dates or named organizations present.
Phrase about Moxie sparks strong reactions and nostalgia
The line echoes a sentiment that Moxie embodies bold spirit and charm for many, tracing cultural affection and personal memories attached to the iconic brand. It reflects how people describe Moxie as more than a drink, as a symbol of character and era.
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Moxie
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