Two Children Die In Fire At Easton Home
Littleton New Hampshire May 4 Two children of Herbert Jones of Easton are dead and Mrs. Jones is seriously hurt after a fire destroyed the residence near Franconia Mountains. Mrs. Jones tried to reach the children but collapsed from smoke and fell down stairs while the old couple escaped. The house burned to the ground. neighbors were not present until flames raged.
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Littleton
N. H
Herbert Jones
Easton
Police Enrolment Sparks Big Voting Results
Boston police report an unexpected surge in enrolment under the new registration bill. Officials hint at thousands more votes than last year, with lodgings and tenement districts showing large gains. Women voters list added, causing irritation for officers and citizens alike.
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Boston
Tennyeon
Commercial Street
Lowell Street
Conry-Kelcher Fame
Firemen Hurt in East Boston Blaze
Thomas J. Mooney was thrown from Ladder 2 while responding to a fire on London Street. He suffered scalp wounds and contusions after the ladder truck hit tracks at Meridian and Paris streets. Edward Ryan was cut by falling glass as a roof fire at 198 London Street damaged a three story dwelling housed by Abraham Shuman.
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Thomas J. Mooney
Ladder 2
Boston
Meridian
Paris Streets
Mooney
London Street
Abraham Shuman
Edward Ryan
Wyndham moves second reading of Irish land bill
In the House of Commons on May 4 the Irish secretary Mr Wyndham formally moved the second reading of the Irish land bill. John Redmond backed the motion saying an English minister had a rare chance. Landlords and tenants were nearly united on key points and the Irish party returned with a Westminster mandate and backed by a confidence vote. If Wyndham rejects agreed amendments the Irish party will disown responsibility.
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London
Wyndham
House of Commons
John Redmond
Westminster
Wyn
New Superintendent for Cambridge Cemetery Named
The Cambridge Cemetery commissioners settle the long dispute by electing George D ord to succeed Charles M. Child. Ford, deputy master at East Cambridge House of Correction, will take the post with backing from John Clary Democrat. Ford gains unanimous support from non partisans on the board.
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Cambridge Cemetery
George D.ord
Charles M. Child
Ford
House of Correction
East Cambridge
John
Clary
Well Poisoner Clark Is Found Insane by Alienists
Two Boston doctors report Philip H. Clark of Assonet was insane at the time of the alleged well poisoning on Frank Barrows farm. Sugar of lead was used and Clark, educated and called Professor Clark, was arrested after water tests hinted foul play. The alienists’ report goes to the Superior Court in June at New Bedford for disposition.
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Worcester
Professor Clark
Clark
Annie Terry
Germany
Taunton
Superior Court
New Bedford
Wealthy syndicate buys Newfoundland timber lands for big development
A coalition of American and Canadian capitalists led by Henry Melville Whitney of Boston has acquired 2,000,009 acres of timber pulp lands in Newfoundland and plans large scale development, according to St. John’s dispatch dated May 4.
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ST. John's
N. F
Henry Melville Whitney
Boston
Newfoundland
Chelsea Aldermen authorize trio to confer with Boston Elevated
The Chelsea Board of Aldermen ordered a three member committee with Mayor Willard to meet Boston Elevated officials over extra locations and transport facilities between Chelsea and Boston. It also appropriated 3000 for Second street paving 2500 to repair Chelsea bridge west side 6250 for Washington avenue paving and 1000 for city wide street repairs with Veteran Firemen's Memorial Day set at zero dollars.
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Chelsea
Forecast for Boston and vicinity this week
Fair Tuesday and Wednesday with warmer midweek. Winds shift from fresh north to northeast to variable as temperatures rise. Moisture and exact timing not detailed in the available text.
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Boston
Vicinity
Fair
Aldermen Clash Over Loan Bill in Long Session
Aldermen Slattery and Lomasney dominated a 3 to 9 PM session as they battled over a $21,000 loan item and the Old Colony roadbed debt. After confirming most appointees, Crocker’s treasurer vote failed 7 to 6, while Hern was approved 9 to 4. The session, marked by secret talks and heated exchanges, ended without passage on several ward improvement orders.
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Slattery
Lomasney
Board of Aldermen
George A. Crocker
Crocker
Bresnahan
Dennis J. Hern
Old Colony
Ward 8
South Boston
Alderman Slattery
Alderman Frothingham
Corporation Counsel
State Street
North End
Nolan
Farwell
Flanagan
Quigley
J Lomasney
Leary
Worcester
Collins
Charlestown
One Step Too Many: Winchester Dance Master Vanishes
Sanford B. Sargent, a famed dancing master, arrived in Winchester last October to teach the elite. He earned $6 per pupil and attracted about sixty dancers, but after two lessons in the new quarter he fell ill and vanished. Reports place him at the Hotel Bellevue in Boston and Newport, N. H., with angry parents and local lawyers seeking remedies.
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Winchester
Sanford B. Sargent
Sanford
Sargent
Back
Bellevue
Boston
Newport, N. H
Roberts and Moody clash over naval strength at Chelsea club
The Chelsea Highland Social and Athletic Club banquet drew a full house with Congressman Roberts and Joseph Denni and Chelsea Alderman H W James in attendance. Roberts spoke on Our Navy and disputed Secretary Moody's claim that U S ships would be blown from the water in war with England. He cited three 16,000 ton battleships and two 14,500 ton first class cruisers as proof America has nothing to fear from any power.
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Chelsea Highland Social and Athletic Club
Congressman Roberts
Joseph A. Dennison
Charlestown
H.W. James
Chelsea Board of Aldermen
Peter McCann
Moody
England
United States
America
Horsford's Acid Phosphate Tonic Evokes Vitality
An advertisement proclaims Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a wholesome tonic that revitalizes nerves, aids digestion, and refreshes the entire body improving energy and vigor.
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Horsford
Roosevelt Enjoys Warm Welcome In Pueblo Colorado
President Roosevelt rode through Pueblo Colorado on May 4 amid a huge Arkansas valley turnout. He spoke for about 15 minutes to a large crowd, praised the public and the nation, and urged confidence in solving national problems. He addressed pupils at Centennial School and rode past cheering spectators as his train departed.
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Pueblo
Col
Roosevelt
Arkansas Valley
Republic
Union Depot
Roosevelt Visit Casts Holiday Glow in Denver
Denver marked a holiday as President Roosevelt visited for centennial celebrations. Governor Peabody joined in welcoming him, Mayor Wright presented unique engraved programs and a gold badge, and a 400 pound silver bell was shown for the cruiser Denver. General Hale led the parade to the Capitol where Roosevelt spoke briefly before departing by train to Colorado Springs.
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Denver
Col
Hugo
James H. Peabody
St. Louis
R. R. Wright, Jr
Irving Hale
Capitol
Roosevelt
Executive
Dixie
City Park
Colorado Springs
Denver & Rio Grande
Burdick Receives $25,000 Insurance as Court Orders
In Buffalo on May 4 the Supreme Court ordered payment of 25000 to Mrs Burdick. Attorney Wallace Thayer receives 10000 from one insurer while a prior decision granted him 15000 from another. The total 25000 is awarded to Mrs Burdick.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Supreme Court
Wallace Thayer
Arthur H. Pennell
Thayer
Burdick
Invaluable tonic and body builder that promises strength
An advertisement touts an "invaluable tonic" and body builder claiming to make flesh and strength with guaranteed results, urging readers to purchase for rapid improvements.
Coal investigation urges anti monopoly bill and weighers act
A long awaited report on the coal investigation backs a general anti monopoly bill and a second measure for weighing coal. It cites coal clubs in Boston and New England as creating a de facto monopoly, notes price manipulation by local dealers, and calls for public scales weighing enforcement with penalties of 50 dollars per offense. The committee also details extensive hearings and witnesses across multiple cities.
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Legislative Coal Investigation Committee
Senate
House
Myers
Parker
Freeman
Pertgins
State House
Worcester
Lynn
New Bedford
Fall River
Lowell
Lawrence
Springfield
North Adams
Commonwealth
Boston
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
New England
Ecoal
Commonwealth of Coal Clubs
Coal Club of
Boston and Vicinity
New England Retail Coal Dealers’ Association
Coal Club
Albert S. Apsey
Leonard B. Chandler
Frederick S. Gore
John J. Cunningham
Fred A. Bearse
Horace A. Drinkwater
William B. Phinney
Mark N. Skerrett
George A. Schofield
Richard R. Freeman
Schofield
Massachusetts
Recommendations of the Committee on Massachusetts Coal Policy
A committee urges passage of a bill to criminalize restraint of trade by coal clubs and similar groups. It envisions fines for misweighing coal and keeping improper public records. The text also proposes a statewide vote on an age referendum to amend the constitution to allow municipal coal yards.
Bill Seeks Penalties for Price Fixing in Merchandise
A committee submits a bill defining price fixing as any agreement that raises or maintains prices or pressures sale terms. Violators face fines up to 500 dollars and up to three months imprisonment, or both. The act targets oral or written pacts that constrain trade through benefits or penalties.
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Thompsons Spa
Washington Street
BIG Timber Deal
H. M. Whitney
Sargent Waitzes
Colorado
Tupper
Goa
J. FE. Purdy & Co
Chickering
Coal Committee
Com
Albert S. Apley
Renate
Meyers
Seerreit
Conningham House
Pal Coal Yards
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