Dorchester Motorman Dives Into Neponset River to Save Boy
Elmer Thomas a Dorchester motorman rescued 5-year-old Daniel McLaughlin from the Neponset River near the car house yesterday noon. He swam through icy water in wet clothes to bring the boy to safety and later asked for temporary leave of absence. Thomas, though exhausted and sick with a cold, said he would repeat the life saving act if needed.
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Davenport Arrives Four Days Overdue at Norfolk
The four masted schooner Davenport, plying from Hillsboro to Norfolk with plaster rock, arrived today four days overdue after a severe storm at sea. Her foretopmast and considerable canvas were carried away, but the vessel is otherwise uninjured.
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Fred A. Davenport
Hillsboro
Havig
Yesterday's Sun Suppresses Temperature Talk
Fragmentary OCR notes describe yesterday as sunny with affulgent rays. The writer mentions two warm days hidden away and later jokes about there being no files on yesterday.
Britain set to act if Turkey rejects ultimatum
London May 11 The British ultimatum to Turkey expires at midnight Sunday. If the Porte remains obdurate Britain will begin coercive measures at once. Vice Admiral Lord Beresford commands the fleet at Pireus and Turkish ambassador met with Foreign Secretary Gray in the afternoon.
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Turkey
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Pireus
Gray
Senate votes down Bailey amendment on Interstate Commerce
Washington March 11 Senator Bailey's non suspension amendment to the railroad rate bill was decisively defeated 2 to 64 in a party line vote. An amendment limiting court review to constitutional questions also failed.
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Teller
Colorado
Eddyist Cult Healer Held In London Inquest
In London an inquest into Major John Nicholas Whyte of the Lancashire Fusiliers who died under Christian Science treatment returned a verdict of manslaughter against Dr. A. D. Cook a Christian Science healer. The case drew attention with repeated references to Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy of Concord New Hampshire.
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John Nicholas Whyte
Lancashire Fusiliers
A. D. Cook
Mary
Baker G. Eddy
Concord
Herman and Attell end in a draw in 20 round bout
In Los Angeles on May 11, the scheduled 20 round fight between Attell and Kid Herman ended in a draw after a fast paced contest. Both boxers pressed for a knockout but neither could land the decisive blow as spectators split on who deserved the decision.
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Attell
Kid Herman
Dowie Nearing End Amid Rapid Decline In Chicago
John Dowie Alexander Dowie lies critically ill in Chicago with strength failing rapidly. Blanks reports Dowie could live ten days, though two to three days to fatal termination would not be surprising.
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Chicago
Johns
Alexander Dowie
Blanks
Mexico
Upasioan IED incident linked to Pirengthens case
An IED incident near Pirengthens is reported with authorities investigating links to Upasioan groups. Details are scarce as officials confirm ongoing inquiries and security measures remain in place.
Evans Fights for Sailors Sports on Sunday Visit
Provincetown town officials oppose Sunday ball playing by North Atlantic squadron marines. Admiral Evans reports sailors should have shore access for harmless recreation, urging the selectmen to withdraw their petition and allow games in Evans Field while maintaining order. He warns of moving the fleet to friendlier towns if restricted.
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Blue Jackets
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Tracing Ancient Secrets Uncovers Egyptian Temple Remains
Boston archaeologist reports from Cairo that Professor Petrie has found the temple of Onias at Tel-el Yahudidh and evidence of the Hyksos Shepherd Kings in the Nile Delta. The discovery was relayed by Rev. William Copley Winslow.
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Discovery links Hyksos site to Biblical Rameses city
Dr Winslow discusses Petrie’s report on an ancient Tel el Yahudiyeh complex. The Hyksos era fortifications and temples at Retebeh link to Rameses II and Exodus references. The find suggests the long lost twin city to Pithom, with scarabs and inscriptions supporting Rameses as location.
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Men Injured as Freight Elevator Drops at Bigelow Carpet Plant
Seven workers in the shipping department of Bigelow Carpet Company were injured when a freight elevator cable slipped on the third floor and plunged to the ground. Edward Eckland of Dracut suffered the worst injuries, with his right foot crushed likely requiring amputation. Others named include Michael McKiernan of Lowell, Daniel Hale, John Knoll, John Evans, James Kitwell, all hurt with varying injuries.
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Bigelow Carpet Company
Edward A. Eckland
Dracut
Michael McKierndo
Daniel Hail
John
J. Knon
John Aivans
James
Kit
Hoppe Sets World Billiard Record With 307 High Run
Hoppe nails a 307 break to break the world billiard record. Sutton defeats Cure in a separate pool matchup. Boston Americans fall 8-3 to St. Louis in national play. Worcester and New Bedford battle 18 innings to a draw. Dartmouth shells Rochester 20-2. Georgetown beats Andover 4 to 1 and Bates topples Tufts 12 to 3. Harvard meets Penn in Philadelphia. Gould and Crane win tennis in England. Yankee British tourney postponed. Volkmann, Noble & Greenough triumph in Garden City. Baseball notes mix with league quirks and savings.
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Cure
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Séads
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Rochester
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Bates
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Philadelphia
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Crane
England
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Noble & Green
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Travers
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Hicks
Garden City Rey
Street Railway Wage Dispute Ends in Standoff
Boston and Old Colony street railway workers seek 28 cent hourly rate and nine hour day. President Sullivan rejects, citing higher existing wages and public impact. Current scale tops at 25 cents after 15 years, with ongoing debate over possible adjustments and future union membership.
Wage Scales Contrast Rail Lines In New EnglandStudy
President Sullivan presents a wage schedule comparing 200 street railway companies. He notes Boston & Northern and Old Colony pay higher rates than any in New England for long service, with a stepped scale from 2 cents to 24 cents per hour over ten years. He cites the Boston Elevated as starting high but capped at the top rate.
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Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric
Railway Employees of America
Supreme Court of
Boston &Northern
Old Colony
International Committee
Boston & Northern
Qld
New England
United States
Boston Elevated
Grand Jury Report Expected Amid Legislative Fury
Twenty seven jurors had been questioned as anger rose among lawmakers over the grand jury inquiries into alleged state bribery. Thomas W. Lawson defied the Legislature promising to confront the lawmakers after threats of drastic action. Some expect a partial or forthcoming report, with no definite findings on the House bribery probe.
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Great and General Court
Thomas W. Lawson
Moran
Lawson
Grand Jury
State House
Lawson Defies Legislators In Contempt Report
Representatives in Weymouth claim the House may pursue contempt against Thomas W. Lawson and George J. Raymond. Both men dismiss the rumor as they publicly condemn the move and predict bribery perjury charges amid heated dispute.
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George L. Barnes
Weymouth
Thomas W. Lawson
George J. Raymond
House
Lawson
Mr. Raymond
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