Two Dead in Haverhill Soda Tank Explosion
A soda tank exploding at Smith's bottling works in Haverhill Injures and kills three men Cyrus Kellar of Exeter New Hampshire died instantly Joseph Souci died within an hour Olando A Smith severely injured and in critical condition Mayor Wood assisted in rescue and officers investigated cause of blast remains undetermined
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Haverhill
Cyrus Kellar
Exeter
N. H
Joseph Souci
Olando A. Smith
Smith
Walnut and
Locust Streets
Kellar
Spuci
Bradford
Accident at fuel site leaves Kellar visiting Smith family shaken
Frank Pollard, working at the tank, escaped injury as debris flew around him. Kellar, not an employee but visiting Mr. Smith, leaves a wife and daughter. Spuci leaves two sons. A connection to Canadian societies frames the tragedy, and Mrs. Smith learns of the accident as her brother arrives in town.
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Frank Pollard
Kellar
Mr. Smith
Spuci
Dorchester Man Held in $1000 for Theft of Auto
W H McCausland of 34 Wellington road Dorchester was arraigned in Roxbury Police Court on larceny of an auto valued at 1750 from Mrs George M Wilson of Dorchester on May 5. He pleaded not guilty and was held in 1000 for the grand jury, with default commitment to Charles street jail.
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George M. Wilson
Dorchester
W. H. McCausland
Wellington Road
Williams
Roxbury
Charles Street
Boston Tourists Hunger Amid Dining Car Delays
A Boston touring committee led by John Dever arrives in New York and storms a dining car for food, fails to get served quickly, and later enjoys a buffet in the train’s parlor car. Councils and reporters watch expenses as Dever keeps a tight rein.
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New York
Boston
Boston Touring Committee On Markets
New London
John Dever
Bill Foley
Dave Noonan
Big John
South
Junketer
Alderman Bangs
East Boston Statesman
Leo McCullough
Tom Joyce
Tom
Bill
Large Fire Destroys Mills and Stores in Harrison Me
A blaze in Harrison Me on May 14 destroyed eight buildings including the C. & Whitney chair factory and nearby saw mill. High winds spread the flames to stores, a post office, and other structures, with $50,000 in losses and no local fire protection. Residents fought the fire until aid arrived from Bridgton.
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Harrison
C. & Whitney Company
Whitney
George Rees
Rogs
Victor Jordan
K. H. Ricker
Calvin Baptist Church
Odd Fellows
Eugene Dudley
Howard Sampson
Ralph Burnham
B. L. Lang
Dudley
Bridgton
Legislature Briefs Highlight Key Bills and Reactions
Anti-Shoe Machinery bill moves to the House as Vahey advances an anti death penalty measure in the Senate. Schofield’s gratuity bill passes the House quickly. President Chapple faces boos after defeating a Spanish veterans preference bill. Linehan reports a new disease described as an itch on the palm.
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House
Vahey
Senate
Schofield
Chapple
Linehan
Jury All Questioned Minutely in Haywood Trial
Boise Idaho May 14 The Haywood murder trial shows intense voir dire as prosecutors and defense probe each juror candidate. Ten men form the jury nucleus yet all remain subject to peremptory challenges with uncertainty over final selection. Prosecution adds four witnesses including James Kerwin of the Western Federation of Miners. Mrs Steve Adams wife of a witness conferred with Mrs Haywood during the session.
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Boise
Idaho
Haywood
James Kerwin
Western Federation of Miners
Steve Adams
Western Federation
Elaywood
Counsel Rail
Body found in sap bucket linked to Braley mystery
In Grafton New Hampshire a sap bucket hidden in spruces is believed to hold the remains of 2 year old Elwin Braley missing for two years. Officials led by County Attorney Cobleigh vow full pursuit of the case with possible State detective help. Deputy Murray’s whereabouts remain unknown.
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Grafton
N. H
Grafton County
Elwin Braley
Braley
New Hampshire
Cobleigh
Plymouth
Claude Murray
Canaan
Post
Mr. Cobleigh
Hildreth
Mysterious Disappearance of Elwin Braley at Grafton Wild Meadows
April 27 1906 reported case of two year old Elwin Braley vanishing from the Braley farm dooryard in Wild Meadows Grafton. Officials strengthen suspicions after sap bucket contents analysis sent to Dartmouth. Three deputy sheriffs watch suspects as investigation proceeds. First Selectman Howe offers 200 dollar reward. The mother last saw him playing. no body or belongings found.
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Little Elwin Braley
Braley
Grafton
Wild Meadows
Little Fellow
First
Howe
Cobleigh
Plymouth
Kingsford
Dartmouth College
Ernest Braley
Senate Passes Anti Shoe Machinery Bill Amid Big Fight
The Senate approved the anti monopoly measure 19 to 15 with 5 abstentions. The bill bans contracts forcing exclusive use of United Shoe Machinery Company equipment, prompting a major clash as it moves to the House.
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Senate
House
United Shoe Machinery Company
Friends of the Company
Massachusetts Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
U. S. 8 Jackies to Race Here
A rowing race between the Kearsarge and Indiana crews will be held in Boston on May 27. Both ships depart Hampton Roads for Boston and return here on June 10.
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Norfolk
Boston
Kearsarge
Indiana
Hampton Roads
Death of Elizabeth Mathew, Wife of Irish Leader John Dillon
Mrs Elizabeth Mathew dies in Dublin at age related to John Dillon MP for West Mayo. The prominent Irish leader’s wife was announced dead on May 14 in the Dublin district.
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John Dillon
Dublin
West Mayo
Elizabeth Mathew
Darrow Examines Haywood Jury Talesmen
In Boise on May 14 the Darrow defense examined jurors for the Haywood case with 12 men in the box. J Waggoner admitted bias after involvement in a related case and was excused. J W Smeed was questioned and warned the court about bias while the court allowed a challenge for actual bias.
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Boise, Ida
Talesmen
Haywood
Clarence S. Darrow
J. L. Waggoner
Waggoner
W. N. Yost
J. W.smeed
Smeed
Mr. Hawley
Hawley
Talesman
Wood
Boston Weather Forecast Mixed Tomorrow and Thursday
The forecast for Boston and nearby areas calls for partly cloudy conditions on Wednesday with light easterly winds. Thursday is expected to bring showers and cooler air in the western portion, with fresh to brisk east to northeast winds.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Trolley Schedule Notes From Park Square to Chestnut Hill
Boston and Worcester Trolley Air Line runs from Park Square with cars every 15 minutes. Subway cars connect with extra cars at Chestnut Hill for continued service.
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Boston & Worcester Trolley Air Line
Park Square
Exetra
Chestnut Hil
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Pollard
R. L. Wood
Hale Hospital
Souci
Blake
Adams, Taylor & CO
Gotham
Dever
Boston Tourists
Alderman Wood
Finigan
Costello
Municipal B. B. B
MzgYoro
Tibone
Sin JI
Moyer-Haywood
Flawei
Braley Boy
Woods
U. S
Jackies
Hub
Colaumama
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