Two Natick Boys Drowned While Swinging From the River
Natick June 17 Mattia Brannagan 12 year old son of William Brannagan of Glen Street South Natick drowned in the Charles River opposite Hunnewell stock farm while attempting to swim away from home. His father found his clothes on shore and recovered the body after diving.
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Natick
Mattia
William Brannagan
Glen Street
South Natick
Charles River
Hunnewell
Two Lynn Boys Die In Lethal Bathing Accidents
June 17 report from Lynn details the drownings of Walter Thing 19 and John Eagan 17. Thing disappeared at Bartholomew Pond after ignoring his mother’s warning, body recovered an hour later. Eagan dove from Nehemiah Lee Wharf after his father refused permission. clothes found at the wharf and his body recovered later near Lynn & Boston Wharf. Both deaths attributed to cramps.
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Lynn
Walter Thing
Bartholomew Pond
John Eagan
Lynn Harbor
Collins
James H. Thing
Timson Street
Thing
John Hagan
Amity Street
Nehemiah Lee
Washington Street
Lynn & Boston
Drowning of Contractor's Worker in South Berwick Morning Bathing
Chris Brafley of Alexandria New Hampshire drowned in South Berwick Maine while bathing this morning. He worked for A K Howard contractor of New Hampton New Hampshire who is paving the streets here.
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South Berwick
Chris Brafley
Alexandria
N. H
A. K. Howard
New Hampton
Tragic Drowning of Annie LicSoley in Woonasquatucket River
Providence reports eight year old Annie LicSoley drowned after straying from home and falling into the Woonasquatucket River while walking along the stone wall. The body was recovered this afternoon.
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Providence
Annie LicSoley
Woonasquatucket
Polander Swimmer Drowns in Athol Incident
John Morrow a 25 year old Polander employed in Athol was found drowned this morning after expressing desire to swim. He had no relatives in the country.
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Athol
John Morrow
Tragedy of Love Ends in Double Death Near Rolla
In Rolla Missouri on June 17 Hugh Bunch shot and killed Ida Gallahorn his fiancée then killed himself. Parents opposed their marriage is cited as the motive.
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Rolla, Mo
Hugh Bunch
Ida Gallahorn
Lodging-house keeper dies from fall injuries at City Hospital
Mrs. Nettie Richardson, 36, of 871 Columbus Avenue, died at City Hospital at midnight from injuries suffered last Wednesday. She fell fifteen feet while closing a window blind, fracturing her spinal column.
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Nettie Richardson
City Hospital
Richardson
Columbus Avenue
Ten Fitchburg Railroad Trains Listed in May 4 Survey
In Boston on June 1, 1894 Justice Leighton Beal swore to a statement listing ten Fitchburg trains. The document names J. E. O Reilly, John H. Hickey, and H. S. Crosskill and assigns trains to each.
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Fitchburg
J. BE
Oyrhilly
J. H. Hickey
Crosskill
Suffolk
Boston
J. EH. O'Reilly
John H. Hickey
Leighton Beal
the Pea
Canvass to Inspect Rail Lines into Boston
A fragmented notice describes canvassing hours from 6:30 to 10 through the morning and late into the day. It mentions strict orders to canvass with Seigercalite and to report state of affairs in the suburbs and territory around Boston.
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Boston
Motor car crash in South Norwalk injures many
In South Norwalk on the Raton Point extension, trolley cars Nos. 8 and 12 were struck by cars Nos. 3 and 13. About 400 people were aboard. Mrs Manus Lockwood suffered a broken ankle and Vita Feeney and another woman sustained head injuries. One car left the switch by order of Assistant Superintendent Dunbar. Mrs Lockwood plans to sue for 10,000 dollars.
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Norwalk
Conn
Louis Betts
Harry Bouton
Raton Point
Manus Lockwood
Vita
B. C. Feeney
The
Hour
John F. Flynn
Ely Neck
South Norwalk
Roton Point
Dunbar
Veteran Engineer Maimed in New London Accident
John R. Perry of 28 America Street Providence an engineer on the Providence railroad was injured tonight in New London after guiding his train to the depot. A switch engine barely missed him as it approached and Perry suffered the loss of his left leg below the knee and wounds to his right foot. He had served twenty years on the road.
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New London
John R. Perry
America Street
Providence
George Williams
Williams
Perry
Bunker Hill
Knights of Columbus
City Square
Abbotsford Hall
John J. Callahan
Charlestown
W. S. McNary
Sullivan
South Boston
Slattery
South Framingham
Murray
Woburn
Kennedy
Boston
Mitchell
James E. Hayes
Joseph J. Corbett
Council Quarters
John H. Black
M. F. Shaw
Eugene S. Sullivan
J. B. Brennan
B. A. Doherty
Moondyne
Main Street
William J. Miller
Michael O’brien
Christopher O’brien
Ernest Koop
Tom Martin
Harry D. Marr
Ed Deagen
James Donovan
Arthur Rigby
John Hayes
A. C G. Smith
Charles Back
George Quinn
Vincent McDonough
Joseph Callahan
J. E. Ramsey
Joseph Heustis
Thomas F. Wilson
John J. McCarthy
John Feeney
David Cushing
George Merriam
Walter Savage
George Curtis
Harry Murray
Charles Crowther
St. Francis de Sales Hall
Father Mathew
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Connorton
Ward 4
Father O’reilly
Lawrence
Edwin Mulready
The
Union
Donovan
Supple and Murphy
St. Francis de Sales
Trinity M. H
Florence A. Bigelow
Holy City
William N. Brodbeck
D. D
Forecast for Monday Weather in New England and New York
Washington reports a Monday forecast for New England with thunder showers and cooler conditions near Boston and Eastport. Eastern New York can expect thunder showers and cooler afternoon temperatures with south winds.
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Washington
New England
Boston
Eastport
New York
Dr Mary Ann Walter Pursues Almy Award in Lebanon Mission
Springfield reports Dr Mary Ann Walter arrived to claim the reward for Christie Warden's murderer. She plans to reveal startling developments while in Lebanon New Hampshire. Her alleged knowledge of a conspiracy has raised concerns she asked policemen and deputies to accompany her, which were refused.
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Walker
Springfield
Mary Ann Walter
Lebanon
N. H
Christie Warden
Accident Corpses Near Beaver Brook Identified by Medical Examiner
Waltham June 17 The Medical Examiner ruled the death of an unidentified man found near Beaver Brook last night an accident. The body showed a fractured head and shoulder and other injuries. Police alerted North Adams officials to aid in identification.
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Waltham
West Town
Beaver Brook
Datu
North Adama
Steamer Stuttgart Grounded Off Devon Coast
The North German Lloyd steamer Stuttgart with 600 passengers and cargo went ashore near Start Point in dense fog at sunrise. After engines failed to free her, tugs and coast guard assisted, and at 5 pm the Gera hauled her off with a third hawser, with no water in the hull or damage reported.
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London
Stuttgart
Bremen
Baltimore
Start Point
Devonshire
Plymouth
Coast Guard
Lloyds Signal Station
Gera
Ethiopia Strikes Iceberg. Crew Keeps Ship Afloat
The steamship Ethiopia, arriving from New York, collided with an iceberg off Tory Island in dense fog on the afternoon of the 6th. The bow was stove in but crew and bulkheads kept the ship afloat. Passengers praised the crew and contributed $270 to sailors.
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Glasgow
Jane
Ethiopia
New York
Wilson
Tory Island
Atlantic
Natick Fire Turmoil Fails To Cause Major Damage
Early morning alarms in Natick report four small fires within a quarter mile. Daniels barn on Central Street and Woods & Co lumber yard on Spring Street were quickly controlled. Maverick Oil tank blaze burned briefly with about 200 dollars damage. Johnson Dale and Aldrichs shoe factory on Cochituate Street emitted smoke from waste while fire crews stifled the blaze. Authorities suspect a single fiend behind the string of arsons last fall and this spree.
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Natick
Winfield S. Daniels
Central Street
O. Woods & Co
Spring Street
Lally Collins Dry Goods Announces Major Hosiery Bargains
The Lally Collins Dry Goods and Cloak Store reports record crowds last week and promotes deep discounts on underwear and hosiery. Highlights include Men’s Outing Shirts in Cheviot and Madras at reduced prices and imported Hermsdorf hose offered at half price.
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Lally& Collins Dry Goods and Cloak Store
Madras
German Intrigue in Samoa Ties Up Apia Turmoil
Private naval reports from Apia Samoa blame German influence for ongoing native conflicts aided by arms shipments. A British resident notes Germany seeks land and labor for sugar, indigo, coffee and cotton, while the tripartite land rules limit foreigners. American and British planters are urged to counterbalance German gains.
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Washington
Apia
Samoa
United States
Great Britain
Charlestown Holiday Celebration Opens with Civic Participation
Charlestown began its peculiar holiday with Boston support as the Bunker Hill clocks struck midnight. Banquets and informal exercises marked the start, and the city planned a more vigorous celebration with fireworks and noise makers continuing until midnight.
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Charlestown
Boston
Bunker Hill
Catholic Literary Union Charlestown Marks Its First Anniversary
The Catholic Literary Union of Charlestown celebrated its first anniversary with a midnight banquet and interesting exercises. The event highlighted society milestones and featured readings and reflections by members, drawing attendees from local parish circles.
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Catholic Literary Union of
Charlestown
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Crand
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Fitchburg Railroad
Cambridge
Stry
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Globe, Journal
Adv
Roberts Bridge
Hawley
Roberts
Weenwee Hill’s Crossing
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Boutelle
North Cambridge
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Union Square
G.a.boutelle
Cambridge Oe V
Prue Ass Ey
the Merchants of
Waitt & Bond Blackstone
North German Lloyd
Buzzard's Bay
Cleveland
Thurber
Marion
Hermsdorf
Washington & Bedford Sts
Sam
Liberal
INTER
the Catholic Union
Monument District
KINC
Longwood Ave
Roxbury
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