River Boss Proves His Log Skill
River boss Sam White on the Connecticut River saved crew members Clarence Haynes and Harry Barber after a grinding log jam swept them over Fitzdale Dam. The danger mounted as the current hurled them toward the Horse Race and Fifteen Mile Falls, the worst white water in the river region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Lunenburg
North Stratford
N. H
Sam White
Clarence Haynes
Harry Barber
White
Fitzdale Dam
Haynes
Barber
Connecticut River
Race with Death On Vermont Log Drive Ends in Rescue
In a perilous Vermont log drive, White battled a roaring jam and leaped between logs to save drowning rivermen Haynes Barber Hogan and Cottner. Night fog and a rushed rope across the river worsened dangers as a large ram smashed boats, while cooks turned to wild flavorings in improvised drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Fitzdale
Haynes
Barber
Mike Hogan
Jim Cottner
Hogan
Cottner
Trying to Prevent Portsmouth Escapes
Portsmouth navy yard issues orders to land workers directing boats be chained and padlocked and all oars removed during work hours to stop navy convict escapes from the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Fire consumes over two hundred acres at Mt Tom
May 11 Mt Tom a scenic state reservation in Easthampton area erupted in flames burning over 200 acres including young timber and cord wood. Fire fighters from Easthampton Northampton and Holyoke battled the blaze though the state fire patrol could not curb it unaided before conditions were brought under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easthampton
Mt. Tom
Northampton
Holyoke
Mountain Fire Rages Up Slope Aided by Relays
Smoke spotted on the Easthampton side sparks a mountain blaze driven by a brisk wind. Regular patrol fights the flames but calls in help from Easthampton and Northampton. At the summit the teams unite with fresh relays from Holyoke to mount a determined stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easthampton
Northampton
Holyoke
Firemen Halt Forest Blaze On Holyoke Reservation
Flames from a Christopher Clarke automobile road fire leaped a barrier and swept down the Holyoke side of the reservation. Firefighters halted the blaze halfway down the mountain, but a large portion of the hardy growth sponsored by the State as a valuable asset was destroyed and further damage is feared without rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Clarke
Holyoke
Fire Devours 500 Acres in Milford Area Disaster
A forest fire near Milford New Hampshire raged from 2 20 p m burning over 500 acres of woodland and destroying several houses and barns. Authorities estimated losses at least 25000 dollars as hundreds from Merrimack Amherst Nashua and Milford battled the flames with several escape stories reported. The blaze began in South Merrimack and was still active late evening though thought to be under control by 10 p m.
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Sherman Eddy
Nulhegan
Tommy Creighton
Creighton
Tom Graham
Paul Stream
Wenlock
Edison
Milford
N. H
Ambherst
Merrimack
Amherst
Nashua
South Merrimack
Fire in rural area leaves multiple losses and hero rescues
A distant fire started by a locomotive spark raced through dry trees and brush, destroying George Hunt’s home and barn for about 3000 dollars, while Eugene Wheeler’s home was saved but his barn burned for around 1000 dollars. Firefighters from Amherst and Milford battled flames that threatened Morton Bowers and Arthur Jenkins, with some members surrounded briefly but escaping uninjured beyond superficial burns. Assistant Chief William W. Sloan led the response, aided by Fire Warden Worcester L. Winslow. the blaze burned through the night but did not extend the affected area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hunt
Eugene Wheeler
Morton Bowers
Arthur Jenkins
William W. Sloan
Amherst Fire Department
Worcester L. Winslow
Milford
Funeral Notices From Cambridge and Boston Area
A batch of obituary notices from Cambridge and Boston area residents lists names such as Eliza Brett, Jesele May Cruckshank, Mary A Daly, Margaret L Donovan, Donald T Emery, Margaret Blynn, and Margaret M Beverly. Dates in May mark funerals, masses, and church services at local churches including St Marys Church of the Annunciation, Gate of Heaven, Holy Cross Cathedral, and Mt Calvary, with addresses in Cambridge Mattapan Oswald Street Malta Street and Boston neighborhoods. Relatives and friends are invited to attend services and interments at nearby cemeteries like Forest Hills and Mt Calvary.
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Brett
Cambridge
Eliza Brett
Haward T. Brett
Cambridge Street
St. Mary's Church of the Annunciation
Cruckshank
Mattapan
Jesele May
Willem G. Cruckshank
Malta Street
Hartford
Conn
Daly
Boston Highlands
Mary A
Daniel H. Daly
Marshall
Oswald Street
Mission Church
Donovan
Boston
Margaret L
Dennis J. Donovanes Murphy
West Nd
Patrick J. Hallahan
East Third Street
Gate of Heaven Church
Emery
Everett
Donald T
Mt. Calvary
Beverly
Mayargaret M
Grundy
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Tremont
Bury
Forest Hills
Leal
James F. Han- Bannss Borcaseter
Ellen Conceal
Hangtreerchester
St. P 1
Owen Murray
Burke
Fanera
John Burke
Columbus Avenue
St. Francis de Sales
Myles
Grace E
William J
Jennie BE. Myles
Sweeney
Hayes Street
St. Paul's Cemetery
Arlington
Nelson
Frederick F
Cealerad
Cathering Nelson
Frederick and
Anna Nelson
Bennington Street
Roxbury
Harrison Avenue
James Newton
Waterman Chapel
Washington Street
D. C
Chelsea
Charles A. Nutter
Sturgis Street
Rescott
Harriet A. Prescott
Putnam Avenue
Restall
Robert Restall
Chelsea Street
OSE
Eftie J
John A. Rose
Copeland Place
Toronto
Gherman
Somerville
Mary Theresa
Charles H. Sherman
Otis Street
East Cambridge
George W. McKenzie
Remont Street
Catherine
Michael ‘Travers
Kittridge Street
Sacred Heart Church
Butte Clty
Montana
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River Boss
Fred H. Thompson
Vermont
Joe Boville
Joe
Joe Smart
Fred Blackburn
Sherlock Holmes
Conneccticut Valley Lumber Company
York State
Eerless
Aundry Soap
Ives
Yale
Tarmalade-Crosse & Blackwell
Portland
le Pare
Canal Street
Roxbury Crossing
Gray’s
U. S
Hunter Rye
California
Muscatel
Zic
W. L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas Shoe
W.L. Douglas
America
Spark St
Stockton
Mass
W.L. Douglas Shoe
Hanover Street
Swumer Street
Cor. Lincoln
Court Street
Cor. Howard
Best A
Gett Lears Srandet
Ungton Street
Hanover
MI. Tom
Ea Tato Shoe
New England
Little Tailors
Evenines
Washington St
Oeses Connor
Union ST
Greater Boston
Faneuil Hall
Brookside
North
Caroline
Wilson Bros
Scollay Sq
Rogers
Waltham Watches
Wilson Brothers
Scollay
M'Cormick
Dorchester
William Hi. McCormick
Charlestown
Blakeville Street
MacDonald
Angus MacDonald
Gray Street
Nova Scotia
Oxford Lewis Jones & Sonndertakers
Lagrange Street
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