Fireworks explosion injures six at Boston store
Fire within a South Boston shop at 402 West Broadway triggered a blast causing severe burns to six people including Cee ee se a Pro filal game star and six others overcome by smoke. Rescue efforts saved two children and four adults as the store was wrecked and nearby windows shattered. The incident drew multiple responders from Station 16 and Station 6 with bystanders fleeing the scene.
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West Broadway
Boston
Charlestown Bunker Hill Day Celebration Highlights
The three parades drew about 150000 attendees and featured 15 electrical floats. A man died during the afternoon parade while fireworks and festivities continued from sunrise to the evening electrical parade. Officials call the event the finest yet, with lower fireworks losses by $135.
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Charlestown
Bunker Hill
Pardon Recommended for Man Convicted in Actress Madge Yerke Murder
The Board of Pardons advised Governor Stuart to grant a pardon for James B. Gentry who has served nearly 15 years in prison for the murder of actress Sweetheart Madge Yerke in Philadelphia.
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Harrisburg
Penn
Board of Pardons
Stuart
James B. Gentry
Madge Yerke
Philadelphia
Farnum visits Mrs Gould in Lynchburg hotel rooms
New York June 17. Howard Goulds counsel presented depositions from Hotel Carroll staff detailing Dustin Farnums visit to the rooms occupied by Mrs Gould in the ongoing separation suit. The day featured extensive testimony on Mrs Goulds drinking and conduct while under the influence of stimulants.
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New York
Howard Gould
Clark College Sixth Commencement Grants 57 Degrees
Worcester June 17 at Clark College six commencement ceremonies conferred bachelor of arts on 25 seniors and master of arts on 23, with nine Doctors of Philosophy among graduates.
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Worcester
Clark College
Linnia the Mare Killed in Clyde Park Race
Lin nia a renowned thoroughbred mare died instantly at the 28th annual Country Club race meeting at Clyde Park Brookline. Six jockeys escaped severe injury. four riders fell before the grandstand and two more were hurt while navigating difficult jumps on the back section of the course.
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Linnia
Brookline
Country Club
Clyde Park
Tragic demise of Linnia in Country Club Challenge Cup ride
The small timber topper Linnia, owned by Hayden Channing of Sherborn Massachusetts, died after faltering at the Liverpool jump during the latter part of the Country Club Challenge Cup race. She had carried 151 pounds in the field of filers and was nearing the finish when the accident occurred.
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Linnia
Hayden Channing
Sherborn
Mass
Liverpool
Roosevelt warns against power of large corporations in Outlook
Ex President Roosevelt rails against the domination by powerful interests in America. He cautions against leaders who manipulate reverence for names to push alien aims. The piece argues that mob rule is as tyrannical as other forms of oppression. Continued on Page 6 Fourth Column.
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New York
Roosevelt
Mrs. Laxton Wins 15000 in Marital Love Theft Suit
A Lynn jury awarded Mrs. Sarah Laxton 15000 against Mrs. Lilla Hay in a 10000 alienation claim after a 90 minute deliberation. Dr. Laxton faced contempt charges and apologized for temper during court. testimony covered alleged gifts and family conditions amid closing arguments.
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Sarah {. Laxton
Lynn
Lilla O. Hay
John R. Laxton
Man in Trance Prank at Kendall Street Store Ends Soon Awakening
William O'Brien 22, residing at 51 Humboldt Avenue, staged a three day trance in a shop window at 55 Kendall Street as part of a trick by Edward S. Wright the hypnotist. Police led by Sergeant O'Neil intervened after a visitor tipped off authorities. Wright and manager Miss Bessie Hays were arrested on fraud charges. Hays was released.
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William O’brien
Humboldt Avenue
William
Walter Mathews
Kendall Street
Edward S. Wright
Blue Coat
O'Neil
Massachusetts Avenue
Washington Street
Wright
O'Brien
Bessie Hays
Confectioners Elect Vice President At Detroit Convention
June 17 Detroit The National Confectioners Association meeting elected George Close of Cambridge Massachusetts as vice president in the closing session of the convention.
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Detroit
National Confectioners’ Association
George Close
Cambridge
Mass
Boston and Chicago split in double header and races
Boston and Chicago split the double header 2 9 and 6 1 while St Louis, Detroit, Cleveland, New York, Chicago, and Brooklyn posted various results. DePaimaa breaks 25 mile track record at Readyville. Vianno wins at Boston Y C regatta. Harvard crew matches Yale time over a four mile course.
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Boston
Chicago
Doves
St. Louis Cardinals
Detroit
Low Fares to Worcester Train Line Ad
Cars leave Park Square for Worcester with a new fast line between Chestnut Hill and Natick Centre. No change of cars required. Limited time offer.
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Worcester
Park Square
Chestnut Hill
Natick Centre
Cara
Flames Trap Victims In Store Raid Fire
Six people were injured in a blaze at a store as police, civilians and fire fighters battled the flames. The victims include Henry Frank Phillips, 16, of 224 Hale Street Lowell burned on face body and hands. Mary Castleman, 17, of 34 Poplar Street West End overcome by smoke. Ellen Ryan, 10, of 299 West Second Street South Boston burned hands and overcome by smoke. Julia Connor, 10, of 302 West Second Street South Boston overcome by smoke. William Alberts, 17, of 42 Anderson Street West End inhaled smoke.
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Henry Frank Phillips
Hale Street
Lowell
City Hospital
Mary Castleman
Poplar Street
West End
Ellen Ryan
West Second Street
Boston
Julia Connor
William Alberts
Anderson Street
South Boston
Forecast for Boston and New England Weather Ride
Today's forecast shows Friday showers then clearing and cooler nights with Saturday turning fair and warmer. Boston area expected moderate northwest winds. New England overall fair with warmer Saturday. yesterday's temperature averaged 68.24 degrees at Thompson's Spa on Washington Street.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Grand Banks
Thompson's Spa
Washington Street
Ain User
TR Bhsadnan
Brown Springs A Coup In Libel Suit Trial
In Lowell Massachusetts Mayor George H. Brown stunned the court by revealing a covert plan to expose opponents. Witness James H. O Connor testified that Harrington's crowd recruited him to gather secrets and feign graft allegations while meeting at Kerwin's office and Harrington's home.
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Lowell
Massachusetts
George H. Brown
John H. Harrington
The
Lowell Sun
James H. O'Connor
Harrington
Brown
Trial Highlights Pit Mayor Corruption Claims
The day’s trial before Judge Pierce featured publisher BD Long contradicting James Spillane’s testimony about Mayor Brown. Mrs Fitzgerald’s bribery story was challenged as Dennis Murphy cross examined. Court may reach a jury tonight as arguments resume tomorrow at 9 30.
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Pierce
BD. A. Long
Lowell Sunday Telegram
Attorney Murphy
James J. Spillane
Lowell
Brown
Fitzgerald
Dennis J. Murphy
Margaret Fitzgerald
Murphy
Lee
Ong
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