Escape at Strafford jail leaves keeper at large
Michael Cummings, a trusted inmate at Strafford county jail, escaped tonight using a broom wire to open a passage. Sheriffs and Dover police hunted him as he fled through the guard room and sheriff's living quarters. He was serving a sentence for a 1905 Rochester break in and was due to be freed in about a year. He is the fifth prisoner to escape from the institution.
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Rochester
Noise and chaos greet Bunker Hill Day celebration
Fireworks cannons torpedoes and blank cartridges filled the air as police battled the noisy crowd. Commissioner O'Meara and Superintendent Pierce left the station house, and Captain Wyman ordered extra officers to quell the disruption. Two hundred officers arrested thirteen loud boys and detained them at the police station as celebrations roared through City Square Sullivan Square and Thompson Square.
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Pierce
Bosa
Wyman
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Sullivan Square
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Thompson Square
Precautions In Charles Town For Crowded Circus Day
Charles Town police prepare extensive protection today as crowds gather at the circus grounds. Chief Watts and detectives in citizen dress will mingle with the crowds to spot pickpockets and known crooks. Officers will monitor trains entering the city to prevent outsiders from joining the festivities.
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Watts
New York
Providence
Bunker Hill Day Observed at Christ Church Services
The Christ Church congregation held patriotic services led by Rev. Charles W. Duane and Rev. H. Nagh of Cambridge Theological School. A wreath from the Daughters of the American Revolution decorated the spot where General Joseph Warren fell, marking a simpler yet impressive commemoration.
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Christ Church
Bunker Hill
Charles W. Duane
H. §. Nagh
Theological School of Cambridge
Joseph Warren
Arrests Reported for Firearm and Firecracker Offenses
Arthur A. Gilman 19 of 4 Rollins Place arrested on Charles Street for discharging a .38 revolver. Max Brown 30 of New York City arrested on Tremont Street for lighting a firecracker. William Murray 19 of Warrenton Street arrested on Pine Street for setting off a firecracker.
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Rollins Place
Charles Street
Max. Brown
New York City
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William Murray
Warrenton*street
Pine Street
Four Parades Planned for Gay Bunker Hill Pageant
Charlestown marks Bunker Hill Day with four parades the first being the antiques and horribles parade. King Carnival arrives from Charlestown Harbor with a city greeting by Mayor Fitzgerald. The event includes a morning Phan Phancy and Patriotism parade and bands. Allied Irish Societies, military and naval parades follow with routes through Bunker Hill, City Square and Sullivan Square ending at Monument Square. An electrical pageant closes the day with a circuit returning to Sackville Street.
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Cambridge
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Fires Run High Before Bunker Hill Day in Boston
Boston saw numerous fires on the eve of Bunker Hill Day with many arson sparked blazes. A four story wooden structure at Harrison avenue and East Canton street owned by C Buck suffered heavy damage from spontaneous combustion.
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Malden Street
Wells
Mullen
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Bromley Place
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Dover Street
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Glenister writes book on swimming life saving
Jack Glenister, former swimming instructor at Narragansett Pier and Newport, publishes Swimming, Diving, and Life Saving. The compact treatise covers water safety and rescues and is urged for all near water during drowning-prone season.
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Narragansett Pier
Newport
Niagara Whirlpool
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Archbishop Governor and Mayor at Banquet
At a banquet the archbishop governor and mayor heard a patriotic speech. The governor received a tremendous ovation as the audience rose to their feet singing My Country Tis of Thee. Pen strains echo in the hall as the event closes.
Industrial Education and Catholic Civic Duty Debated
Boston leaders debate the economy and education, urging Catholic groups to study apprenticeship loss and high school training. Mayor Fitzgerald calls for committees to investigate conditions in Charlestown and push practical economic reforms for Massachusetts families.
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Charlestown
Prominent Figures Attend Boston Event List of Attendees
A large gathering included figures such as Hon. Joseph H. O Neil Chief John A. Mullen ex Representative Jeremiah F. McCarthy James H. Conley the O Dornell and many others from public service judiciary clergy and civic groups. Names span city state and regional leaders with officials from Boston Cambridge Lowell and Somerville.
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Boston Fire
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James H. Conley
O’dornnell
J. A. A F. Tague
Daniel Uty K
Michael F. Shaw
Michael J. Mitchell
E. L. Cauley
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Thomas J. Gallagher
William J. Riley
John Harvey
James Hickey
Henry F. Riley
W. H. McDonough
Working Boys’ Home
James J. O’brien
Somerville
Jeremiah P. O'Riordan
Thomas F. Taff
Howard
Meatless meals showcased at Boston exhibit
A public notice from Battle Creek Sanitarium invites visitors to a June 19 exhibition at the Colonial building Boston to sample meatless foods that mimic meat in appearance and flavor. The firm promises delicious roasts steaks and stews and offers free samples or information for those who cannot attend.
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Chicago
Colonial Building
Boylston Street
Boston
Battle Creek Sanitarium Co., Ltd
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