Five Major Forest Fires Sweep Five Towns in New England
In Plymouth Massachusetts a massive forest fire raged for four days, burning 75 square miles and threatening 75 homes and villages. Fires also reported at Wells Beach Maine with $40,000 in damage and in North Harwich and South Weymouth Massachusetts with extensive acreages burned, plus 350000 feet of lumber destroyed in Claremont New Hampshire. Firefighting forces of about 1000, including trained firemen and volunteers, fought shifting winds and brave defenses, hoping only for rain to end the blaze.
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Plymouth
Mass
Wells’ Beach
North Harwich
South Weymouth
Claremont
N. H
Rockynook
Kingston
Carver
Indian Pond
Plympton
Indian Pond Village
Mystery surrounds death of Miss Field on Aransas voyage
Officials probe blame for the Aransas tragedy after Miss Anna Field of Boston vanished in the fog. Curiosity centers on whether she jumped or fell overboard amid confusion and moody behavior. Evidence notes a Begegnung with an unknown man and a desk name Mamie Kelley on board.
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Aransas
Miss Anna Field
Boston
Miss Field
Toy Line
Mamie Kelley
Manners and Mystery Surround Aransas Passenger
Boston residents recall Miss Anna Field the sole Aransas passenger who went down with the ship. Reports describe her behavior as queer before the disaster, leaving questions about her actions and fate.
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Aransas
Anna Field
Boston Express Derailed Near Andover Saybrook Bridge Incident
A Boston to New York express derailed near Andover Connecticut at 9 30 PM with three cars off the rails. No injuries reported as the train was slow. Bishop Lawrence of Boston and a Joy liner Aransas survivor were among passengers. service disrupted while wrecking train from Hartford cleared the line.
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Andover
Conn
Boston
New York
Hartford
Bishop Lawrence
Aransas
New London
Saybrook
Willamantic
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Saybrook Bridge
Labor voices clash over church role in workers rights
A collection of quotes from labor leaders and clergy debates the wage system, sanitation laws, and the need to reduce labor burden. They discuss barriers between church and labor, character development for workers, and the push for factory standards.
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C. A. Winslow
Bridge repairs loom as Connecticut span closes
The west span of the New York New Haven Hartford drawbridge over the Connecticut River sank abutments prompting Superintendent Sharpe to halt all traffic. Local trains moved slowly at first then stopped. passengers walked the bridge to connect trains. Repairs expected to finish by tomorrow.
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Saybrook
Conn
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Connecticut River
Sharpe
New London
Colonial Express
Washington
Boston
Valley Division
Hartford
Willimantic
Rush-free trolley on weekends brightens Chestnut Hill link
Extra Boston and Worcester Trolley Air Line cars run Saturdays Sundays and holidays from Chestnut Hill to South Framingham and Worcester. Subway cars connect at Chestnut Hill and Brookline Village.
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Boston & Worcester Trolley Air Line
Chestnut Hill
Framingham and
Worcester
Brookline Village
Ginger renders change of water food and climate safe
Ginger handles shifts in water, food, and climate to keep safety and healthful conditions. It emphasizes consistent healthful practices in varied environments.
All Pure Nourishment Father John's Medicine Ad
An old advertisement touts Father John's Medicine as a source of strength and nourishment. It emphasizes purity and health benefits targeting general readers seeking daily vitality.
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Father John
God speed your noble work quote from P W Collins
A brief farewell line attributed to P W Collins, noted as president of the Boston C L U, invoking encouragement for continued effort. The quote stands as a personal sendoff or motto-like benediction accompanying the historical text.
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P. W. Collins
Boston C. L. U
Wage system labeled form of slavery sparks labor convention
The third annual convention of the Church Association for the Advancement of the Interests of Labor opened at St. Paul’s Church with Rev. Dr. Van Allen delivering the forecast that wage systems are a form of slavery. Rev. Edward Tillotson led the service assisted by Rev. Thomas H. Sill as chairman. The session began with a holy communion in the church auditorium and a business meeting, with credential reports read by Rev. H. M. Barbour and secretary Miss Harriette H. Keyser delivering reports.
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van Allen
Church Association For the Advancement of the
St. Paul’s Church
Edward Tillotson
St. Paul’s
Thomas H. Sill
St. Chrysostom
Ocean race of eight hours pits seven battleships against each other
The battleship Alabama, under Rear Admiral Charles H. Davis, arrived with news of an eight hour speed trial off the coast. The Massachusetts led, finishing about 73 miles ahead of rivals. Alabama trailed behind, and all ships except Alabama headed to Hampton Roads for repairs after the race.
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New York
United States
Alabama
Charles H. Davis
Navy Yard
Missouri
Cape Henry
Massachusetts
Hampton Roads
Panic as transport hit ferry in New York harbor
In New York on May 8 the ferry New York of the Fulton street line narrowly avoided a collision with the transport Maryland of the New York New Haven & Hartford line. Quick action by pilots caused a side bump rather than a crash as passengers crowded the bow in panic. The Maryland struck the ferry, damaging its port rail, but the New York continued to her slip with no injuries reported.
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New York
Fulton Street
Maryland
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Brave Woman Leads Rescue Amid Portland Street Fire
A dramatic midday blaze at 58 Portland Street injured workers and terrified civilians. Josephine Smith of 2 Minot Street guided four young female employees to safety via the front elevator, then calmly supervised until the fire was out.
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Lang
Josephine Smith T End
Portland Street
Minot Street
Wes
Josephine Smith
Halford Sauce Company
Miss Smith
Stella Cummings
Helen Howard
Minnie Dolan
List of injured in Portland Street fire overcome by smoke
Captain Peter Callaghan of Engine 4 was taken to Relief Hospital with smoke-related injuries. Lieutenant William Riley Hoseman Nolan Barrah Hoseman Humphrey Hoseman Ring U G Whitehead also injured. I R Tabor and W H Collins were cut by glass. Driver Stevens of Engine 10 was thrown from his seat.
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Portland Street
Peter Callaghar
Relief Hospital
William Riley
Hoseman Nolan
Hoseman Barrah
Hoseman Humphrey
Hoseman Ring
U. G. Whitehead
I. R. Tabor
W. H. Collins
Stevens
William J. Riley
James Nolan
George Barrah
Edward Humphrey
Engine 6
Ring and Johnson
T. G. Whitehead
Barstow Stove Company
Portland Street Fire Strikes Barstow Stove Firm
A basement blaze at the Barstow Stove Company in Portland sent workers scrambling to escapes as flames trapped others on upper floors. Firefighters rescued T. G. Whitehead and severalEngine 6 and Engine 26 crew members were overcome before they could assist, with total damage about 6000 dollars and investigators uncertain about the fire’s origin.
Fair Today in Boston and Vicinity
Local forecast calls for fair conditions in Boston and surrounding areas today with a likely shower chance by Wednesday afternoon or night. Winds are variable as the weather pattern shifts across the region.
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Boston
Vicinity
Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Invigorates Drink
A teaspoonful added to a glass of cold water invigorates strengthens and refreshes.
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Horsford’s
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Joy Line
Pollock Rip
New England
Plymouth County
Post
Anson B. Hdgerly
Boston Express
Rev
A. J. Arkin
C. R. Sterling
Machinists’ Union
Lawrence
W. H.van Allen
Church
John Tobin
Shoe Workers’ Union
Appleton Grannis
F. J. C. Moran
Sanford
DR. van Allen
Dooley’s
Peter Callaghan
T. J. Collins Company
Barbers
Tabor
Bowdoin Square
Portland
Collins Company
Collins
Cole
Police Commission
Wells
Bay State Heating Company
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