Gas Disaster Wrecks Flat in Bloss Street Block
Two men suffered severe burns and about twenty residents faced danger as a gas explosion and fire ripped through a newly built tenement block at 11 and 13 Blossom Street. A faulty gas fitters’ work ignited leaking gas, causing collapse and darkness throughout the block. Both injured men were treated at Massachusetts General Hospital. the fire department arrived after the gas was shut off.
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Blossom Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Massachusetts lawmakers ready contempt bid against Lawson and Raymond
Angry Massachusetts representatives led by George L Barnes plan to summon Thomas W Lawson and George J Raymond before the house bar for contempt over widespread claims against the Legislature. Barnes says the men sparked the current probe and must be halted.
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Massachusetts House of Representatives
George L. Barnes
Weymouth
Thomas W Lawson
George J. Raymond
Representative Barnes
Barnes
Thomas W. Lawson
Massachusetts
Mr. Lawson
Raymond
Moran
New Era Dawns for Russia at Opening of Parliament
In St Petersburg on May 10 the Czar opened Russia’s first Parliament in person. The ceremony impressed the aristocracy with its magnificence. The Czar delivered a brief conciliatory address.
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Russia
ST. Petersburg
Missing suitcase contains 12000 in bonds and securities
A suitcase with 12000 dollars in bonds stocks and negotiable securities belonging to the Massachusetts Association of Free Baptist Churches vanished from the High Street Free Baptist Church Lynn while the Rev A J Twort Lawrence the treasurer left it in an ante room before supper A raincoat with about 20 in cash also disappeared and a man carrying a dress suitcase was seen leaving the church prior to the loss. Police seek a man 40 to 46 years old 5 ft 6 in with a Chinese like face potentially headed to Dover on an east bound train.
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Lynn
High Street
Twort
Dover
Boston
Maine
Free Baptist Convention
Coolidge Corner Couple Reunites in Brookline Marriage
Mrs Minnie S Woodbury May and John Walter May reconcile after years apart. The 38 year old Boston shoe manufacturer wed the former Mrs Minnie Woodbury on April 18 at Brookline, with Rev. William L Clark presiding. They plan to live in Brookline.
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Coolidge's Corner
Brookline
Minnie S. May
Winchester Street
John Walter May
Boston
May
Town Hall
Minnie
Woodbury
Morrisville
William L. Clark
Boston Nine Loses to Phillies and Nationals In Extra Innings
Philadelphia Phillies and Nationals defeat Boston in an 11 inning game. Lynn Lawrence and Haverhill win New England league games as Milton Academy falls to Boston Stock Exchange nine. Wisard Schaefer loses to Cure in billiards. Trinity, Holy Cross split dual meet. Herman favored over Attell in LA betting. Grapple wins Belmont Park Metropolitan handicap at 8 to 1 as Roseben places fifth.
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Boston
Nationals
New England
Lynn
Lawrence
Haverhill
Milton Academy
Boston Stock Exchange
Wisard
Schaefer
Cure
Billards
Boston Careentre
Trinity Getentea Holy Cross
Herman
Los Angeles
Attell
Belmont Park
Grapple
Roseben
Bride of Seventeen Seeks Annulment in Hasty Marriage
Mary Colgan, 17, seeks annulment of her marriage to John P. Olson a sailor after a three week acquaintance. Olson faces perjury charges as she claims a drugged drink led to the wedding and she regrets marrying so quickly.
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Lynn
Mary Colgan
John P. Olson
Olson
Atwill
Edward Colgan
Liverpool
Eng
Roxbury Boy Crushed By Car In Jamaica Plain Accident
Nine year old John Gillis of Father Corley's parochial school Roxbury was struck by a car on Centre near Forbes Street Jamaica Plain at about 4 PM yesterday. He was trying to steal a ride when found by the conductor and jumped. His right leg was crushed and amputation may be necessary. Police report the boy remains in critical condition.
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John Gillis
Father Corley
Roxbury
Forbes Street
Jamaica ‘Plain
Log Caught in Providence Paddle Wheel Causes Delay
The steamer Providence bound for New port and Fall River with Boston passengers halted at Providence dock when a log jammed a paddle wheel. The wheel sustained damage requiring immediate repairs. Many passengers departed by train, others stayed aboard as the ship was set to sail at 5 am. Providence replaced the Priscilla at Newport earlier.
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Providence
New York
Fall River
Newport
Boston
Newburyport City Treasurer Arrested
Newburyport May 10 James B Felker city treasurer was arrested about midnight and remanded in default of $10 000 to the county jail at a hastily held Municipal Court session charged with a shortage in big accounts Additional text mentions a remedy for throat and lung troubles but lacks clear connection to the case
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Newburyport
James B. Felker
Baby whale stranded at Pebble Beach Beachmont
A 14 foot long, nearly one ton baby whale was found among rocks at Pebble Beach Beachmont by resident John Sparrow. Crowds gathered as locals speculated the animal was driven ashore by high tide and became trapped when the sea receded.
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Pebble Beach
Beachmont
John Sparrow
Rules Committee Advises Lawmakers to Attend State House
The Rules Committee as stated by Speaker Cole urges members to be in the State House at 10 o clock and remain through the session. The message praises measured conduct amid summonses and stresses duty to the Commonwealth while avoiding forced appearances during debates.
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Committee On Rules
State House
Moran
Cole
Commonwealth
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Sandler
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Cushing
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Bill. Dunham
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MR. Moran
Rep. Burr
House
Cyan Church
Washington Street
Charles Thatcher
Mrs. Mary .Olson
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Necco Sweets
England
ONERY
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