Brockton Men Missing as Titanic Sinking Proceeds
The bodies of George Q. Clifford president of the Belcher Last Company of Stoughton and Joseph E. McGuire of Brockton who perished on the Titanic have not been recovered. A telegram from Charles L. Clifford in Halifax says the Mackay Bennett cable ship has not found them and he will return to Brockton after suspending the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Halifax
George Q. Clifford
Belcher
Stoughton
Joseph E. McGuire
Charles L. Clifford
Mackay-Bennett
Funeral for Titanic Victims Planned in Halifax Friday
As relatives take remains home, Halifax prepares a general funeral Friday for Titanic victims many of whom were identified. Photographs and measurements of bodies were taken to aid kin. several prominent names are mentioned among those recovered or awaiting transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hoffman
Mackay-Bennett
Halifax
W.H. Harrison
Bruce Ismay
Liverpool
T. W. Newell
Boston
Colonel Astor
Rhinecliff
Hudson
Isidor Straus
New York
George Widener, Jr
Philadelphia
Mr. Widener
Minia
Blanton Winship
Major Butt
Atwood Halts Portland Flight in Maine After Landing
Aviator Atwood, flying 75 miles from Saugus to Portland, landed in a field near Wells overnight. He said weather and darkness left him anxious about resuming in the morning, noting dense woods and a narrow opening as obstacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Lynn
Atwood
Saugus
Portsmouth
Kittery
Mount Agamenticus
Berwick Junction
Senate inquiry shifts to New York for Titanic hearings
The Titanic disaster inquiry moves to New York tomorrow with Senator William Alden Smith as chairman to question witnesses. Smith will return to shape a report for submission to the commerce committee. hearings at Washington end. Witness fees total $2358 for those who testified, with Ismay Franklin Boxhall and Lowe accounts closed immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
New York
William Alden Smith
Michigan
Smith
Committee On Commerce
Ismay
Franklin
Boxhall
Lowe
Haverford Survives Iceberg Field Near Titanic Scene
The Ameri can line steamship Haverford arrived from Liverpool after navigating a dense field of icebergs just miles from the Titanic disaster site. Captain Evans slowed to two knots and kept lifeboats ready as 217 cabin and 957 steerage passengers rode out the danger.
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Philadelphia
American Line
Liverpool
Evans
Haverford
Mirrors Aide To Kill Self In East Side Hotel
A man believed to be Theodore Lehman of Chicago killed himself in an East Side hotel by shooting over the eye with a revolver using a mirror to aim. He held a 1903 card of membership in the National Lithographers, Artists, Engravers and Designers' League of America. The card suggested possible Boston branch ties led by E. J. Klucken with offices at 724 Washington Street. No clear motive or funds shortage was noted and Lehman’s name does not appear in the Boston directory. Members of the Lithographers' Union recalled no acquaintance with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theodore Lehman
Chicago
National Lithographers, Artists, Engravers and Designers
League of America
East Side
Boston
League
E. J. Klucken
Washington Street
Massachusetts primary ends third term bid says Taft nominee likely
Harry S. New ex-chairman of the Republican national committee and Indiana committeeman hailed Taft’s Massachusetts victory as killing the third term candidacy and clinching the nomination. He stated the win removes doubt about Taft’s nomination and praised the broader national impact.
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Alpena
Mich
Massachusetts
Harrys
New
Republican National Committee
Indiana
Taft
Dorr Denies Knowledge of Marsh in Court Proceeding
In Stockton California William A. Dorr faced a photo of George E. Marsh, the man he is accused of murdering. He questioned its resemblance to his father and claimed he had never seen Marsh. Officials say he displays varied behavior but acts normally when observed. Dorr faces habeas corpus proceedings tomorrow at 9.
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Stockton
Cal
George E. Marsh
Lynn
William A. Dorr
Dorr
Marsh
Mass
Finch Named to Lead Nationwide White Slave Traffic Campaign
Attorney General Wickersham appoints Stanley W. Finch head of a federal drive to exterminate the white slave traffic. Finch to coordinate with societies, place agents in all states, and employ about 600 officers in a systematic investigation and prosecution effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wickersham
Stanley W. Finch
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Two New York Delegates Declare for Roosevelt
Jacob L. Holtzmann, delegate from Brooklyn’s 10th district, announced his vote for Colonel Roosevelt. His statement leaves Kings County with two Roosevelt delegates, joining Controller William A. Prendergast.
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New York
Jacob L. Holtzmann
Brooklyn
Roosevelt
Kings County
Holtzmann
William A. Prendergast
Salem Normal defeats Salem High 10 to 5 at Bertram field
Salem Normal beat Salem High 10 to 5 at Bertram field after a game marked by errors and poor judgment. Richards and Finn paired with Jones and Davie behind the battery for Salem Normal and Salem High, respectively, contributed to the scoring.
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Salem
Salem Normal
Salem High
Bertram Field
R.H.E. Salem Normal
Richards
Finn
Jones
Davie
Deaths Bannon at Brighton
Marjorie Bannon beloved daughter of Margaret J and the late John J Bannon nee Bradley died at Brighton on April 29 Funeral from 57 Dustin Street Thursday at 8 am Requiem mass at St Columbkille Church at 9 am Relatives and friends are respectfully invited
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Bannon
Brighton
Marjorie
Margaret J
John J. Bannon
Bradley
Dustin Street
St. Columbkille
St. Patrick's
Stoneham
Bornstein
Roxbury
Grove Park
Caroline
Henry Born- Stein
East
Eston Chabet Shalom
Burke
Arlington
Delia Kelley
Thomas Burke
Brattle Street
St. Agnes’ Church
Jollins
Jamaica Pisin
Nora Collins
Timothy FF
Mewarthy
Rosemary Street
St. Thomas
Connors
Bridget
Patrick Connors
Miley
Nawn Street
Austin H. Conwell & Son
Dudley Street
St. Philip’s Church
St Mary's Annunciation Church
Norfolk
Sreet
Wiliam E. Russell
B. Nepolas
Cambridge
Kinneran
Roxb
Patrick Finneran
Thomas Finneran
Weber
Gopy
Patrick Murray
Mary Purinton
Yey Jnte
Bartlett Street
St. Joseph's Church
Circuit Street
James
Elizabeth See
You
Hewes
St. John
N. B
Holding
John J. Holding
W. H. Graham
Washington — Street
Horn
City Hospital
William Horn
Fourth Street
Boston
Howard
Ashmont
George F. Howard
Talbot Avenue
South Station
Joyce
Chelsea
Thomas J
Richard
Bridget Joyce
Broadway
St. Rose Church
Karras
Roslindale
Ernestine
Charles H. Karras
Grandview Street
McCarthy
Sheehan
Pope Street
Star of the Sea Church
Bennington Lodge
N. FF
O. P. Shea
South Boston
Hanora
John T. Shea
John T. Shea, Jr
East Sixth Street
Toass
St. Eulalie’s Chapel
Shepherd
Jamaica Plain
Alice Shepherd
Forest Hills Chapel
Spencer
Henry Allen Spencer
Masonic Temple
Mass
Senate Titanic inquiry labeled unreasonably long
Senator Works denounces the Senate investigation into the Titanic sinking as unduly lengthy and unwarranted. He argues the inquiry should have been held in England where the ship was owned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Senator Works
Works
England
Unwilling Witness Released by Smith in Titanic Inquiry
New York May 1 E. J. Dunn a recalcitrant Witness was released. He testified that White Star line officials received information of the Titanic disaster 12 hours before it became public but refused to name his informant. Dunn returned to New York as Senator Smith seeks further light on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
E. J. Dunn
New York
Dunn
White Star Line
Senator Smith
Regulations extend life saving rules to foreign ships
House merchant and marine committee approves a bill extending life-saving appliance regulations to foreign owned vessels. The measure would require wireless on Great Lakes passenger ships, exempt Long Island Sound routes from ocean requirements, and mandate auxiliary wireless gear with two operators per ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Merchant and Marine Committee
Great Lakes
Long Island Sound
Internal Bath Attracts 200000 Users In New England
The J B L Cascade advertised as the only scientific device facilitates an internal bath claimed to cure many ills. A book titled Why Man of Today is Only 50 Efficient is available, with copies at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores in New England where the bath is exhibited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riker-Jaynes
New England
Original Absorption Treatment Offers Growth Removal Without Knife
Dr James M Solomon advertises an absorption treatment for lumps or sores on any body part. The notice promotes a 76 page symptom booklet and testimonials from cured patients. Free consultation offered at 74 Boylston St Boston with hours 10 to 5, Saturday till 9, Sunday 10 to 12.
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James M. Solomon
Boylston St
Boston
Mass
Pelham B
Obituary notices from Roxbury and Dorchester area
Multiple birth and death notices from Roxbury and Dorchester states May 1 1912. Baun am, Kinneran, Finneran, Kee, Weber and Webber families referenced with relations and funeral details at St Josephs Church Dudley Street St Peter's Calvary cemetery and other local churches.
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Tremont St
Huxham
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