Gould Move Colossal Electric Deal In New York System
The Times will report that the Goulds and Westinghouse have allied in electrical affairs against Vanderbilt and Edison. Westinghouse Electric won the Manhattan elevated railway contract for six to eight million dollars and work will start in September using 200 horsepower locomotives with electric heat and lighting.
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Multiple Accidents Leave City Battered in 24 Hours
In Fall River six residents suffer injuries and one man dies. Robert Kelsale dies after a fall from a roof. John Meehan a St. Patrick School pupil breaks both legs on a patent swing. Elizabeth Draper sustains probable permanent spinal injuries at a circus. Samuel Sidebottom breaks a leg above the knee running on circus grounds. Martin Patten likely to lose sight after an elephant hook gash. Sarah Mather fractures her left forearm after being thrown from a car.
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Fall River
Robert Kelsale
John Meehan
St. Patrick's School
Elizabeth Draper
Pleasant Street
Samuel Sidebottom
Diman Street
Merritt verdict against Rockefeller awards 940000 in suit
A federal jury in Duluth awards Alfred Merritt and his brothers 940000 in a 1.2 million dollar damage suit alleging false representations by John D. Rockefeller and agents F T Gates and Charles W Wetmore to induce mining property consolidation on the Mesaba range. Further suits totaling about two million are anticipated.
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Duluth
Minn
Alfred Merritt
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
F. T. Gates
Charles W. Wetmore
New York
Mesaba
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Crockett Attacks AOH at Somerville Meeting
A patriotic gathering in Bacon Hall Somerville featured Councilman Crockett of Boston accusing the Ancient Order of Hibernians of sectarianism. He denounced the AOH constitution shown at People's Church and challenged any Hibernian to refute his charges, while the session remained secret.
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Bacon Hall
Somerville
Crockett
Boston
People’s Church
Order of Hibernians
Desperate Hunger Leads Man to Damaging Store Window
Roger Turner, 26, homeless, threw a brick through a Cotton & Gould window at 24 Milk Street to be jailed for food. He was arrested, booked for malicious mischief, and later given a substantial meal in a station cell.
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Roger Turner
Cotton & Gould
Milk Street
Hanley
Nova Scotian sails solo Atlantic crossing aboard 19 foot sloop
Robert McCallum, 19, from Nova Scotia, started his transatlantic voyage in the Richard K Fox from New York. He carries thirty gallons of water and canned provisions and expects to reach the other shore in about forty five days. A $5000 prize is offered if he makes the crossing within the time limit.
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New York
Robert McCallum
Nova
Union Spring Races at Charles River Parkman Cup Won by Tudor
The Union Boat Club held its club championship on the Charles River with one event, the senior single for the Parkman Cup. Fred Tudor Jr. won the 1.5 mile race in 12 minutes, with Blake close behind for second place.
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Union Boat Club
Charles River
Parkman
Insane Charge Shocks Middletown Clergy Former Rector
In Middletown on June 13 Reverend H C Randall once rector of the Episcopal church in Biagéx was confined to an asylum amid accusations of grave misconduct though reports suggest the alleged acts were considered by some as insanity.
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Conn
H. C. Randall
Episcopal Church
Biagéx
Poe
Three Defendants Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder
In Lowell Massachusetts on June 13 the Foster murder trial jury found all three defendants guilty of murder in the second degree. The verdict, delivered after a lengthy closing from both sides, carries a potential life sentence. The scene outside the courthouse reflected high tension as the trio were escorted to the dock amid a crowded crowd while the judge and attorneys emphasized the proper standards of guilt and doubt.
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Lowell
Mass
Foster
Hamilton
Knowlton
Sherman
Lilley
Sullivan
Foley
Birthday of Old Glory at Faneuil Hall
One hundred eighteen years since the Continental Congress birthed the banner of thirteen stripes and a blue field with thirteen stars. Old Glory was celebrated at Peter Faneuil Hall with patriotic music, the 54th Massachusetts color sergeant, and crowds of diverse descendants honoring the flag.
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Old Glory
United States
Faneuil Hall
Banner of Freedom
Peter Faneuil
House of History
Columbia
Fifty-fourth
Massachusetts
Stars and Stripes
Phi Hi
Possible homicide at Northampton Street dining room
Police were alerted at 2 20 am to an unknown man found in the dining room at 216 Northampton Street with a crushed skull. The medical examiner was informed and awaited the cause of death as investigations continued.
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Northampton Street
Cornell Crew Faces Doubts From English Press
The Pall Mall Gazette and the Echo question the Ithaca crew, saying English oarsmen believe Cornell cannot sustain a 46 stroke without fatigue and may not threaten the grand challenge cup. They criticize seating and water contact, noting changes in the crew and doubts about crossing the Atlantic with the America's Cup.
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Cornell
Pall Mail Gazette
Gazette
Echo
Ithaca
Everal
Pall Mall Cazette
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