Trains Collide Head-On Near Stillwater
A Pascoal division collision at 5:26 PM between a Stillwater bound train and a Pascoag bound train injured Fireman John A. Zwahi and several crew and passengers. Engines were crushed and cars damaged after a telegraph operator error. Hospitalized Zwahi suffered serious injuries at Rhode Island Hospital.
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Providence
Stillwater
Pascoal
New York
New England Road
John A. Zwahi
Pascoag
Rhode Island
Australians Demonstrate Boomerang Skills in Boston Exhibition
Four Australian bushmen wowed a Boston crowd at a vacant Huntingdon avenue lot with varied boomerang throws. The oldest, most precise, sent it about twenty five yards then fifty aloft. the youngest kept it aloft almost two minutes. Police and onlookers ducked as the crescent wood buzzed overhead during the first local show.
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Huntington Avenue
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
New York
Fear of telephone mouthpieces linked to disease questioned
Dr Harold C Ernst a leading Boston bacteriologist from Jamaica Plain says contagious diseases spread by telephone mouthpieces pose no serious danger. He told a Post reporter he had given the issue little thought and does not consider it worthy of concern, contrasting with New York doctors.
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Harold C. Ernst
Jamaica Plain
Post
Boston
New York
Wiman Faces Forgery Charge in New York Trial
In Erastus Wiman's forgery trial the prosecution cites a written confession admitting signing Bullinger's name to a check. Wheeler, Dun & Co. bookkeeper, says Dun never reviewed the books and Wiman handled all business. his five year share of profits averaged about $9,000 yearly.
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New York
Erastus Wiman
Wiman
Bullinger
Augustus H. Wheeler
R. G. Dun & Co
Free Medical Services Until Cured for All Diseases
Dr. Dewey the specialist offers continued free examinations and medical attendance to all applicants before July 1. Offices at Hotel Pelham 7 and 8, 74 Boylston Street. Hours 9 to 11 p.m., 2 to 6 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday 2 to 4 p.m.
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Dewey
Hotel Pelham
Boylston Street
Police graft inquiry highlights Tammany links in rank bribery case
The Senate police committee resumes hearings with witnesses including ex policemen and saloon keepers who admit paying officers and inspectors to secure positions, licenses, or protection. Witnesses name Tammany leader Ryan and other officials as involved in bribe schemes, with sums reported from $10 to $1200 and multiple agents named.
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New York
Senate Police Investigating Committee
Goff
Louis Muninger
Pequod Club
William T. Davis
Lexington Avenue
Ryan
Lexlow
Tammany Hall
Davis
Morris Jacobs
P. J. Ryan
Tammany
Hoch
Captain Cross
Bushe
Smith
John Schlie
Fourth Avenue
Hensing
Bartholomew Brizzolaril
East Seventeenth Street
Metropolitan Opera House
Charles Franklin Clark
East Ninety-eighth Street
Keating
Brandt
Luxury for Aged Opens New Home in Roxbury
The Home for Aged Couples on Walnut Avenue celebrated its tenth anniversary with 600 guests as wealthy patrons unveiled the new building. Clergymen, donors, and supporters praised president Dr Elizabeth Abbott Carleton and the donors who funded lavish interiors, canopied ice cream booths, and a bright basement kitchen and dining room overlooking a garden. General A P Martin delivered roses to Mrs Carleton as the celebration closed.
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Walnut Avenue
Roxbury
United States
W. B. Tilton
Hiram Emery
D. W. Kilburn
J. S. Corning
A. M. Paul
Elizabeth Abbott Carleton
Corporation
C. D. Bradlee
D. D
A. H. Plumb
Julius H. Ward
Charles R. Tenney
T. W. Bicknell
LL. D
Rhode Island
Peter McDonald
Gerard Bement
Henry Pfaff
Frederick Pfaff
H. C. Whitcomb
Thomas James
James
Faneuil Hall Market
B. F. Sturtevant
J. W. Wetherell
George W. Richardson
John Foster
C. T. Fitch
Jonas Fitch
E. W
H. B. Dennison
Joshua Stetson
Joseph N. Fiske
Wilder
Marshall P. Wilder
N. W. Rice
J. O. Whitten
Union Associates
William H. Learned
Abby W. Turner
A. P. Martin
Death of NewtonFire Chief Bixby Prompts City Wide Mourning
Newton reports the death of H. L. Bixby, chief of the fire department, with officials saying the loss could have been prevented by widening Washington street before electric cars made it unsafe. Mayor Fenno convenes council, praising Bixby as a man and fire chief. The funeral is Wednesday at 3:30 PM in the Unitarian Church at West Newton, with the fire department leading the service.
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Newton
H. L. Bixby
Washington Street
Fenno
Bixby
Unitarian
West Newton
Man Arrested After Sneaking From 85 Washington Street
Early today Division 15 officers caught a young man leaving Timothy Hurley’s house at 85 Washington Street. He identified himself as James Turner, 22, homeless. Police found two watches and clothing valued at $50 in his possession.
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Division 15
Timothy Hurley
Washington Street
James Turner
Extraordinary Bargains in Custom Clothing at Splaine and Witzpatrick
A brief advertisement notes that Messrs Splaine and Witzpatrick at 110 Court Street offer custom made suits and trousers at dramatically reduced prices until July 1. The tailors personally cut and fit each garment and guarantee satisfaction, with suits previously priced at 30 28 and 22 now available for 20.
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Messrs
Splaine & Witzpatrick
Court Street
Jay
Supreme Council Revisions at Royal Arcanum Meeting
Arkansas shut Qut Detroit June 12. The Royal Arcanum adopted a resolution changing the annual meeting date to the third Wednesday in May and set next year’s session in St. Louis. The laws committee was ordered to report amendments to bar admissions of Arkansas residents. A $104,000 overall appropriation was approved and a new examiner of claims office created with John Haskell Butler of Boston elected to fill it.
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Detroit
Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum
St. Louis
Committee On Laws
Arkansas
Examiner of
John Haskell Butler
Boston
Case Against Steamer Prus sian Recalled for Evidence
A seven year-old federal case against the steamer Prus sian was recalled before Judge Nelson to hear the commissioners report on evidence. About forty-eight claimants seek damages for sickness contracted on a 1887 ocean voyage. Commissioner Frederick Dodge spent years gathering evidence and filed a report weeks ago. Both sides filed exceptions likely delaying settlement.
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United States District Court
Nelson
Frederick Dodge
Manchester Trotting Opens Three Day Race Meet
About three hundred spectators gathered at the Manchester Driving Park for the three day meet. In the 2:50 class Reuben A. won with Millis Boy second and Aldine third. Best time 2 28. Helen, the favorite, faded to third. In the 2:27 class Grace won three straight with Harry Almont second and Checo third. Best time 2 26 1 2.
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Manchester
N. H
Driving Park
Reuben A
B. G
Yapp
Millis Boy
Mills
Aldine
Radiker
Helen
B. m
Locke
Grace
Osgood
Harry Almont
Connor
Checo
Donovan Injured After Bicycle Accident in Cambridgeport
Rail Commissioner James A. Donovan of Cambridge was seriously hurt when thrown from a bicycle in Cambridgeport. He suffered convulsions and was held by several men before being taken to his home.
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James A. Donovan
Cambridge
Cambridgeport
Portland
Harvard Streets
Connecticut Histori cal Society Outing to Concord and Lexington
Forty three members, including several ladies, depart Hartford at 2 PM by the New York New Haven Hartford line for their annual outing to Concord and Lexington. They stop overnight at the United States Hotel in Boston where ten more members join, then proceed to Concord the next day.
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Hartford
Conn
The
Connecticut Historical Society
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Concord
Lexington
United States
Boston
Wetmore Wins Senate Seat In Rhode Island Vote
In Newport June 12 the General Assembly chose George Peabody Wetmore as United States Senator. The Senate tally was 32 with five absentees and the House 68 with four absentees. Democratic members were absent and the joint assembly will declare the result tomorrow.
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Newport
R. L
General Assembly
United States
Senate
George Peabody Wetmore
House
Wetmore
Joint Assembly
Prof Bragdon's Reception at Lasell Seminary
The Lasell Seminary senior class was received by Professor and Mrs. C. C. Bragdon and Miss Helen D. Medsker in the seminary parlor, which was transformed into a fairy flower setting for the event in Auburndale.
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Auburndale
Lasell Seminary
C. C. Bragden
Helen D. Medsker
Trial of ex Policeman Learned and Billings Begins
After several continuances ex policeman Learned and G H Billings salesman for Sands and Furber faced trial before Judge Burke. The judge found insufficient evidence of breaking and entering but believed a greater crime existed and asked the grand jury to designate it. Learned's bail was reduced to 1009 dollars.
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Learned
G. H. Billings
Sands & Furber
H. W. Spurr & Co
Burke
New Braintree Church Dedicated by Baptist Society
The Baptist Society dedicated its new church in Braintree with afternoon and evening exercises. The edifice has cost 63638 to date. Pastor Rev. L. B. Hatch noted about 7000 is needed for expenses. About 200 was donated during the afternoon session.
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Braintree
the Baptist Society
L. B. Hatch
Voyage schedule for the training ship Enterprise cruise
The summer cruise itinerary lists depart New Bedford on June 12 and arrivals in Havre July 7 Queenstown July 18 Liverpool July 25 Cadiz August 16 Gibraltar and Tangier August 25 Madeira September 4 and depart Madeira September 10.
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Enterprise
New Bedford
Havre
Queenstown
Liverpool
Cadiz
Gibraltar
Tangier
Paneer
Madeira
American Wringer Co. Advertising Wringers and Sweepers
The American Wringer Co. offers wringers and mangles, spring beds and carpet sweepers, with repair service for all kinds of wringers and sweepers. Located at 18 and 15 Broadway extension. orders by mail and telephone Tremont 76.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
Foundation laid for Boston and Maine Lynn station works
The foundation for a new Boston and Maine station in Lynn was begun yesterday on Union street. Once the Mt. Vernon street side wall is removed, construction will start there continuing the project.
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Boston & Maine Road
Lynn
Union Street
Mt. Vernon Street
Barn Fire in Nonantum Causes $300 Loss
The barn at Paxton and California streets in Nonantum was set afire with kerosene this afternoon. Damage valued at 300 dollars.
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Newton
Paxton
California
Nonantum
Plateau Building Lots Open Near Baker Street Stations
The Plateau offers under 200 small lots on the south side of Baker Street between West Roxbury and Spring street stations. Prices average under seven cents per foot, with weekly or monthly payments, promising a healthy high location with graded streets and sidewalks.
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Baker Street
West Roxbury
Spring Street
Providence
R. R
Not enough context for a full headline
Fragment explains agents at an office on the grounds offering free tickets and plans. No dates or organizations readable.
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O'Brien Furniture CO
W. W. Spring
Hanover ST
Atwood’s
North St
NEW York Police
PBL
B. F. O. Roke and Daughter
Hood
B. F. O. Roke
Fairview
Kansas
Boston Post
Terra-Firma
Jacobs
Theodore Saunders
Secona Avenue
Mall
Franklin Park
P. O
Poat
Maas
Express
Midway
Art Treasures
Ariel Book Company of
Philadelphia
America
BIC Barcain
Irving
Ragan
Dickens
Ridpath
Blaine Cooper
Siherman
Cen. Crant
Royal Arcanum
DR. Swett
Temperance Drink
KR. R
Tremont Street
A.W. Wmexeler &O
Hanover Test
Megram
American House
Prof
Bragdon
Grand Jury
New Braintree Church
Mathey
Europe
Docest
Wetcalf
Theddo FO
Metcalf Company
Copley
Pierce & Co
Cobb, Bates Yerxa
Charlestown
W. W. Stover
William H. Oakes
M. J. O'Connor
Charles P. Darling
E. W. Bailey
George BE. Lovett
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
W. B. Morrison
Fifth Regiment
W. N. Brodbeck
Mark FB. Smith
John C. Meredith
William H. Knox
Henry Jenkins
Winfred Doyle
Frank McGinnis
F. A. Hotter
Frank Crowther
Walter F. Lund
Roger H. Scannell
Charles H. Cutler
James T. Fitzgerald
George A. Givan
Columbia Report
Naval Court of Inquiry
Columbia
Lynn’s
MR. Hogan
Thomas Hogan
East Cambridge
Joseph Dealey
People's Party
Maine
Lewiston
People’s Party of the
Second
E. Y. Turner
Auburn
Congress
Ok Cs
West Roxe
Plateau
Henry H. Savace
School St
Cape Cod
West Harwtch
Mass
Hall
Cobb, Hersey & Co
Corner Beach
Lincoln Sts
Washington St
Kneeland
Browning, King & CO
Ames Building
Shemisad, Ae
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