Gas explosion injures three boys at Cross and Endicott
Louis Silverstein 14 Israel Silverstein 13 and Isaac Mankowick 13 were burned when a gas leak in a catch basin was ignited by a match as they searched for a lost ball. Two were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital after treatment at Station 1. the third returned home.
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Cross and Endicott
Massachusetts
General Hospital
Louis Silverstein
Cooper Street
Israel
Isaac Mankowick
Prince Street
Cooreene Endicott
Mankowick
Silverstein
Dunn
Sawyer
Silversteins
Massachusetts General Hospital
Fire destroys market house and surrounding homes in Camden
A fire at the farmers' market house on Fifth and Federal streets in Camden destroys the building and about fifty small houses. Estimated loss is $200,000. About 20 people are left homeless and housed in the armory, with city funding for meals. The blaze started when boys set fire to tarred lumber.
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Camden
N. J
Farmers’ Market
Fifth
Federal Streets
Armory
Chelsea Woman Sues Barrett for Breach of Promise
Adelaide M. White sues Harry W. Barrett of Braman Dow & Co for breach of promise. She claims grounds for action and asserts Barrett knew details of the suit. White, a Chelsea native now in Revere, cites past attentions, marriage rumor, and long acquaintance as context. Barrett resides with his father at 188 Main Malden and has ties to the Edison Company.
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Adelaide M. White
Harry W. Barrett
Braman, Dow & Co
Miss White
Post
Campbell Avenue
Revere
Barrett
Mr. Barrett
Chelsea
Orange
N. J
James
Edison Electric Company
Paris
Adelaide
Main Street
Malden
Rumor of Outbreak in Manila Targeted by Troops Action
In Leyte Hilongos Maasin islands troops of the Forty third Volunteer Infantry occupied towns opposing the American landing and inflicting heavy losses on insurgents while three Americans were casualties. The Manila outbreak rumor drew attention but is believed headed off as Filipinos left employers to join movement.
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Manila
Hilongos
Maasin
Leyte
Fortythird
Gallagher Leads Raid on Harrison Avenue Gamblers
In Division 4 last night Gallagher raided 21 Harrison Avenue and arrested six men for presence at a gaming room. Officers seized a complete fan tan layout with 740 counters found at the premises.
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Gallagher
Division
Harrison Avenues
French Nationalists Win City Seats in Paris Vote
The second ballots in Paris municipal elections left many districts undecided on May 6 but nationalists secured twenty of thirty seats. Nineteen seats were direct gains from the ministerial Socialists, signaling a significant local victory for the nationalists.
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Paris
Hunting Robbers Near Valley End Chaos In Pursuit
The report describes a large posse chasing James Murphy and E F Eatell with riders and volunteers. Deputies pursue suspects after a deputy is threatened and a member named Roberts is said to be involved. The pursuit continues as townsfolk act on rumors of lynching.
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Valley Kinde
Pete
Horseback
Clese
Ecou
Bers
James Morpey
F. Batell
Weather Outlook for New England Monday
Fair conditions are expected in New England on Monday with variable winds.
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Washington
New England
Lynn Celebrates Golden Jubilee with Citywide Decor
Lynn marks its fiftieth anniversary with a civic celebration tomorrow. Churches and city buildings along with City Hall Square are lavishly decorated with bunting and Old Glory. The city plans a sunlit parade and evening lights, while officials and residents prepare for a festive pageant chronicling Lynn’s history.
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Lynn
William Lawrence
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Civic celebrations on Lynn Common and City Hall grounds
A full day program lists bells and artillery salutes, parades, and a review at City Hall square. Activities include band concerts, school exercises, athletic events, entertainments in Lynn theatres, a historical address, and fireworks with an electrical fountain finale.
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Jon
Honor Byear
Naval Brigade
City Hall
Lynn Theatre
Summer Street
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Market Streets
West Lynn
Odd Fellows’ ‘Hall
East Lynn
Y. M
High Rock
Boers Trek Toward End of War Reported in Natal
Durban reports persistent rumors of heavy fighting in Natal while a Red Cross train heads north. The Times notes Boer demoralization is uncertain and Roberts advances rapidly, with Kroonstad and Lindley changing hands as Boer forces retreat with guns and convoys.
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London
the Standard
Durban
Natal
Red Cross
North
Daily Chronicle
Kroonstad
Lord Roberts
Daily Telegraph
Union
Lockhead
Kruger
Boschland
Steyn
Kandahar
the Times
General Brabant
Rundle
Thabandin
Brabant
Hoepellok
Thabanchu
Ladybrand
Buller
Mafeking
Times
Lyden
Stéyn
Botha
Boschplatts
Lourenzo Marquez
Transvaal Road
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Franklin
Thomas T. Murray
Howard Street
Division 8
Theif
Mamie Brennan
Cmr
Canenee
Hotela
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Batteorymarch
Reston
Waitt & Bond
Havana
New York
Miss A Detatd
Harry W. Aid
Him Single
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Maeseachusetts Avenue
George J. Cohan
Trouble
Hennessey
Yukon
Victoria
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Skagway
Dawson
Lebarge
the Hotel
Essex
Zdee Coe
Boston Ee
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City Hall Square
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