Jumps at Fire In Newton Endangers Child
Terrified by flames Martha Harper six leaped from a second story window to escape a house fire on Greenwood avenue at 4 15 this morning. She broke her arm and suffered injuries while others formed a human chain in their night clothes. The fire started in the kitchen from an overheated stove and two families lost their possessions. The child was taken to Newton hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Newton
Martha Ll. Harper
Greenwood Avenue
Newton Hospital
Trouble Brews in Venezuela Between Castro and Gomez
In Willemstad on May 6 discord grows between General Castro’s friends and acting President General Gomez. Caracas press plan to declare Castro must resume the presidency triggers a ban by the Caracas governor. An open letter claims the plan sows discord and splits the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemstad
Curacaa
Venezuela
General Castro
General Gomez
Caracas
Gomez
Remarkable cure claims reach lumber community
The American Lumberman prints a letter from Matt Harris of San Francisco 1906 praising a coastal remedy for Bright's disease and diabetes. He cites multiple testimonials, offers literature in exchange for stamps, and asserts broad, nonmedical support while warning physicians withholds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Lumberman
Chicago
Inl
Bright
California
East
Supreme Court
Southern Pacific Railroad
Eer
Matt Harris
Francisco
Cal
Harris
Herries
Sherman is Near Collapse in Tennessee Escort Return
In Chattanooga on May 6 Father Thomas E. Sherman and his military escort arrived at Fort Oglethorpe after a tiring ride and worry over Roosevelt’s actions. The welcome was quiet with no parade, as Sherman sought refuge at Colonel Chase’s home amid fatigue and controversy in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
President Roosevelt
Thomas E. Sherman
Fort Oglethorp
Father Sherman
Colonel Chase
Sherman
General Barry
Neal Opposes Death Penalty Calls for Life Imprisonment
Deputy George C. Neal of the State police advocates abolishing capital punishment and replacing it with life imprisonment for first degree murder. He cites other states that have abolished the death penalty and warns of lasting stigma similar to Salem’s witchcraft era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Neal
State Police
Neal
Salem
Immigrant Mix Aboard The Steamship Arabic
The steamship Arabic of the White Star line docked at Charlestown with 1290 passengers including 74 first class 222 second class and 994 third class. Among them 120 Mormons proceed to Utah and others head to the Northwest Minnesota Iowa and Canada. About 50 immigrants were detained for funds or health reasons and two Chinese were held for investigation. Notables aboard included Thomas Bailey Aldrich and family among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E
Hambleton
White Star Line
Charlestown
Utah
Northwest
Minnesota
Iowa
Canada
A. P. Schell
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Aldrich
Talbot Aldrich
John T. Coolidge, Jr
Alanson Bigelow
Edward C. Johnson
Mary F. Johnson
Ashton Lee
Frank 8. Streeter
J. Streeter
O. H. Reisser
J. E. Peabody
Peabody
E. Peabody
Zebra 100K Own Life at Washington Zoo
May 6 reports a zebra at the Zoological Park committed suicide by head striking the wire enclosure breaking its neck. The Abyssinian animal had been brought for breeding with the aim of developing a new era in animal industry and a zebroid was anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
the Zoological Park
St Aquinas Court of Foresters Instituted at Holbrook
St Aquinas Court 212 of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters was formally instituted in Holbrook Town Hall on May 6 with 30 charter members. High Chief Ranger Daniel A. Cronin of Boston led the ceremony, assisted by seven high standing committee members. New officers were installed and nearly 300 Foresters from surrounding courts attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Aquinas Court OF Foresters
Holbrook Holbrook
St. Aquinas Court
Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters
Daniel A. Cronin
Boston
Charles EB. Benning
Malden
H. O
Cunniff
Newton
C. R
Elizabeth M. Coney
Mary J. Flattery
Margaret Eastern
Mary A. McGaughey
Catherine Tierney
Waterloo pastor charged with arson in third degree
The Rev. Co. C. Stuart Bain, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Waterloo, was arrested and arraigned on arson in the third degree. He was committed to jail. The Waterloo church burned March 6 last. Bain had moved here from Newburgh the previous October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
N. Y
Co. C. Stuart Bain
First Baptist Church of
Bain
Newburgh
Apitezo cereal promises renewed energy and nutrition
A vintage marketing blurb touts Apitezo as a nutritious cereal that renews daily vitality. It highlights appetite appeal and fresh strength, claiming superior nourishment.
Apitezo Promotes Health For All At Breakfast Time
An advertisement claims Apitezo contains every food element needed for health and strength in exact proportions. It touts benefits for boys, girls, men and women and promises improved mental and physical well being after a month of daily use. Biscuits sold 15c per package.
Canoes Upset on Charles River Rescue Ends Near Tragedy
May 6 Auburndale two young men faced drowning in separate Charles River incidents. Arthur EB Benson of Waltham capsized and was rescued by Officer W D Scribner after a lengthy struggle and revival in front of the boathouse. Charles Brown of Cambridge tipped over but swam to shore and fainted, later treated by a doctor in Waltham.
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Auburndale
Charles River
Arthur EB. Benson
Waltham
W. D. Scribner
Benson
Post
Charles Brown
Cambridge
Malden Clergyman Accepts South Norwalk Pastorate
South Norwalk Conn May 6 It was announced that the Rev Charles B MacFarland of Malden Massachusetts has accepted the call to pastor the South Norwalk Congregational Church and will assume duties this week The Rev Mr MacFarland graduated from Yale Divinity School in 1897.
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South Norwalk, Conn
Charles 8. MacFarland
Malden
Margs
South Norwalk Congregational Church
MacFarland
Yale Divinity School
William Beeching Dead at 72 in East Boston
William Beeching aged 72 died yesterday afternoon at his home 117 Princeton Street East Boston. He leaves a son. Beeching was a well known Boston businessman and for many years a cork manufacturer and dealer.
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William Beeching
Princeton Street
Boston
Mr. Beeching
Cork
Monster Work Horse Parade Sets World Scale Event in Boston
May 20 parade expected to surpass all prior work horse events with over 600 entries. Seven four horse teams compete for the Lawrence gold medal, with secondary prizes and ribbons. Open to horses driven and cared for by the same owner, not boarded. The old horse class features 30 entries with medals and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Lawrence
George H. Jones of Somerville Dead
George Henry Jones a 64 year old Somerville resident who ran a Boston provision business for 37 years died at his home 33 Claremon street West Somerville after a week long illness from pneumonia. He was born in Merrimac New Hampshire and lived in Somerville 30 years leaving two daughters and one son his daughter married William E Shedd treasurer of the Jordan Marsh Company.
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George Henry Jones
Blackstone Street
Boston
Claremon Street
West Somerville
Mr. Jones
Merrimac
N. H
Somerville
William E. Shedd
Jordan Marsh Company
Yacht Amazon Strikes Rocks Off Goat Island
The schooner Amazon of the New York Y M C A struck rocks on Goat Island during fog last night and was in danger until hauled off today at high tide.
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Newport
Amazon
New York Y. M. Co. A
Goat Island
Russian Congress Opens in St Petersburg May 10
St Petersburg May 6 The National Assembly of Russia, elected with a constitutional Democrat majority among 871 members, will convene at Tauride palace on May 10. The oath pledges loyalty to the czar and service to Russia. The first issue is agrarian reform, with a government backed parliamentary commission to draft plans, signaling possible government accord with the assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
National Assembly of
Russia
Tauride
Constitutional Democrats
Norfolk County A. O. H. Elects Delegates
The Norfolk county A. O. H. convention met in Historic Hall Beacon building and elected James B. Cox Rev. Father John J. Chidwick and Dennis Flattery as delegates to the national Saratoga convention. Delegates unanimously backed Matthew Cummings for national president. County president reported receipts over 34000 expenditures 33000 and cash on hand 47000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk County
Historic Hall
Beacon Building
James B. Cox
Hyde Park
John J. Chidwick
Dennis Flattery
East Weymouth
Saratoga
Matthew Cummings
Russian Blockade Runner Svedabaya Crew Found Dead
At Nikolayevski near the Amur River, the crew of the Russian blockade runner Svedabaya, missing since last autumn, are found dead after months afloat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vladivostok
Svedabaya
Nikolayevski
Amur
Blockade Runner Fleeing to Sea Crashes in Ice Fields
A blockade runner lingered at a Greenland port awaiting orders to land arms and fled up the coast dodging Japs. It never returned and was found lodged in ice fields. Crew bodies were found near the vessel with explosives nearby. the rusted arms may prove worthless.
Postmaster General Recommends Second Class Mail Commission
Washington May 6 Postmaster General Cortelyou proposes a commission to study second class mail matter and report to Congress by December 10 1906 to determine necessary changes in the laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cortelyou
Congress
Reading on Queen Esther Delights YMHA Audience
Miss Antoinette E. Morris gave a reading on the biblical book of Queen Esther before a large audience at the Young Men’s Hebrew Association rooms. Rev. Dr. J. H. Landaw presided over the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Hebrew Association
Antoinette E. Morris
J. H. Landaw
Police arrest captains in Sparrow murder case
New York police probing the mysterious death of Captain George Garrine of the coal barge Sparrow have arrested seven other captains and an Indian cook. Authorities believe Garrine was killed and his body cast overboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullen
New York
George Garrine
Sparrow
Garrine
Nature's Essence and the Golden Medical Discovery
The piece extols the body as an engine, warns that a troubled stomach and liver misbalance the blood, and links illness to improper digestion. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic purifying blood, aiding digestion, and healing skin ailments, with endorsements and claims of honesty on each bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
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