Swedish Minister Lagercrantz Visits Boston to Discuss Emigration Plans
Swedish minister Herr Herman Lagercrantz and his wife visited Boston to confer with Boston Swedish Americans and the vice consul. They planned August visits by Prince Wilhelm and the creation of two new consular districts in Chicago and Minneapolis. A complimentary banquet at Hotel Somerset was arranged with local Swedish professionals and officials invited.
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Sweden
United States
Herman Lagercrantz
Washington
Boston
Custon House Street
Birger G. A. Rosentwist
Providence
America
Ing
Prince Wilhelm
Chicago
Minneapolis
Lagercrantz
Rosentwist
State House
Hotel Somerset
Deserted Bride Secures Divorce in Worcester
Louise M. Stone of Worcester tells Judge Gaskill she married Walter J. Stone in June 1904 and received no support. After a baby arrived, she faced starvation and lack of shelter, relying on charity while supporting herself since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Walter J. Stone
Louise M. Stone
Gaskill
Stone
Not Guilty for Noisy Stocking Girl in $1300 Theft
Miss Mary J. Wightman known as the girl with the noisy silk stockings was acquitted by a jury in Judge Ball's court on charges of stealing $1300 from Hapgood & Co Chicago branch where she served as cashier. In relief she tried to kiss the jurors causing pandemonium as the panel fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mary J. Wightman
Hapgood & Co
Explosion of Giant Firecracker Injures Boston Teen
In East Boston last night 18 year old Austin McCormack of 22 Havre Street was severely burned on his face and hands when a large firecracker exploded after he lit it in Havre street. His friends carried him to the Relief Station where he was treated and bandaged.
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Boston
Austin McCormack
Havre Street
McCormack
Foundry Awarded 12173 For Fire Damage
A verdict for 12173 was awarded to the Highland Foundry Company against the New Haven railroad in state Superior Court. The claim covers fire damage in the pattern room caused by sparks from a passing engine on September 6, 1899.
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Highland Foundry Company
New Haven Railroad
Grayce Scott to Face Boston Audiences Again
Grayce Scott a noted stock player returns to Boston at the Colonial Theatre in Fifty Miles from Boston after solid stock work in Cincinnati St Paul Denver Washington Richmond and Norfolk. She originated Nelly in The Clansman and Sadie Woodis in Fifty Miles from Boston. Her magnetism and stage experience span seven years on the road and in stock companies.
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Grayce Scott
Boston
Colonial Theatre
George M. Cohan
Miss Scott
Cincinnati
St. Paul
Denver
Washington
Richmond
Norfolk
Sadie Woodis
Walter Lawrence
the Prince
Cyril Scott
George H. Brennan
New York
Rev. Thomas Dixon
Runaway Newton Horse Rescued Under Bridge Trap
June 12 Newton tale of a chestnut mare owned by James H Wentworth trapped with all four legs between ties on Boylston street bridge. Aided by an officer and citizens the horse was freed after the Boston 7 25 train was flagged at Eliot station. The mare, led by Mrs Wentworth, escaped injury besides bruises and cuts and is hoped to drive again in a month.
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Newton
Boston
Eliot
Newton Highlands
Boylston Street
James H. Wentworth
Lincoln Street
Suspension Stirs Medford As Saulsman Faces Charge
Medford June 12 Principal Manning suspends Saulsman president of the graduating class amid student discussion. A school committee meeting is set to hear Saulsman a popular athlete defend his case. Students expect the president to be vindicated.
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Medford
Manning
Hallett Saulsman
Brewer
Saulsman
Paul Debau Hurt By Falling Timbers In Accident
Paul Debau aged 20 was struck by falling timbers at Causeway and New Washington streets and taken to Relief Hospital with a broken ankle and a fracture of the right leg. A pile of timber toppled over trapping him as he could not jump aside.
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Paul Debau
Relief Hospital
Debau
Causeway
New Washington Streets
French Baptists Elect Officers at Worcester
About 100 ministers and laymen attended the annual convention of French Baptists of New England in Worcester. Elected officials include President Rev. A. E. Ribourg of New Bedford, Vice President A. Brisetts of Worcester, Secretary Rev. Oliver Brousette of Salem, and Treasurer Aime Juneau of Salem.
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Worcester
French Baptists of
New England
A. E. Ribourg
New Bedford
A. Brisetts
Oliver Brousette
Salem
Aime Juneau
Line of four generation town family noted in Boxboro
Boxboro highlights a four generation line headed by 68 year old Mrs. Caroline A D Wetherbee born in Acton and now active in town life. Her daughter Mrs. Elsie W Davidson 45 was born in Boxboro and her granddaughter Mrs. Della M Bowles 26 was born in Stowe. The youngest Bertha W Bowles 7 completes the line. Wetherbee has been a great grandmother since 60 and Davidson a grandmother since Sith birthday.
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Boxboro
Caroline A. D. Wetherbee
Acton
Elsie W. Davidson
Della M. Bowles
Stowe
Bertha W. Bowles
Wetherbee
Davidson
Holme, Maynard
Bertha Bowles
Dory Sailors Endure Winter Drift After Shipwreck Rescue
Two fishermen Vollet and Breen drifted for days after a storm off Grand Banks. Vollet survived 14 days on tarred rope and rain water with two days of provisions, marking days with notches and enduring frostbite, hunger, and near suicide before rescue.
Fisherman Rescued After Four Days at Sea
The stranded man recalls drawing water from the dory and eating rope to endure a four day ordeal. He drank rain water, survived three days on rope ends, and was rescued as crowds cheered. He has a wife and two children at St Malo and awaits transport via the Carmania after contact with the French consul. A relief collection was started by W. D. Inglis Wright.
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Dory
France
Vollet
St. Malo
Carmania
W. D. Inglis Wright
Savin Hill playground improvements urged by council
Dorchester ward representatives urged the Boston Common Council to vote a 5000 dollar appropriation to grade and improve the Savin Hill playground. The plan called for the city treasurer to issue bonds for the same amount to fund the work. Congressman O Connell prompted Councilman Hardy to introduce the measure at the next meeting.
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Dorchester
Common Council
Savin Hill
Hardy
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Sherborn Quartet
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Eva May
Elizabeth Ida Goodwin
Leon H. Fleming
George Philip Harbertz
Goodwin Sisters
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Foundry
Grayche Scott
Coco
Seria
Crosby
Dtd
Post
Roosevelt
Flrst
Toynton
Breen
Grand Banks
Sway
SILK
Coats
Butler
Ries
Vanes Baneatk
Lee
Clinton
Hamburg
DS Sonaays Oyes
B. W. Hathaway
Savin Hill Boys
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