Dynamite Panic In Everett Stolen From Chelsea Contractor
Over 100 pounds of dynamite were stolen by a gang of boys from a chest owned by Chelsea contractor Daniel Coughlin on County road ledge. Seventy six pounds were found in backyards. fires were set and a baseball bat struck a stick. Mayor Bosmeton orders an investigation, asserting no license. Arrests expected today in a tense scene as residents and teams learn of the danger.
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Daniel Coughlin
Chelsea
County Road
Bosmeton
Dynamite Found Scattered in Everett Neighborhood
In Everett on May 15 a gang of small boys scattered about 100 pounds of dynamite in back yards along Malden and Nichols streets and County road. Police searched the district as fear spread, with 76 pounds spread and the rest buried. The panic prompted a city-wide manhunt for more explosive.
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Everett
Malden Street
Nichols Street
County Road
Youths Loot Chest of Dynamite from Chelsea Contractor
Police say the youngsters broke into a large dynamite chest owned by D. I. Coughlin, a Chelsea contractor, left unguarded by the ledge at the corner of County road and Malden street.
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D. I. Coughlin
Chelsea
County Road
Malden Street
Orchard Prejudice Probe Sparks Roosevelt Mention
In Boise Idaho on May 15 the Harry Orchard trial proceedings reveal bias against Orchard and his testimony during the further examination of talesmen in the William D Haywood murder case. The event prompts the first sharp wrangle between counsel and witnesses, with President Roosevelt’s name entering the acrimonious discussion.
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Boise
Ida
Harry Orchard
Talesmen
William D. Haywood
Steunenberg
Roosevelt
Witness Wingate's Bias Emerges in Orchard Case
The trial pivoted as Samuel Wingate admitted bias against Orchard, complicating his testimony. Defense sought to justify his credibility, while Senator Borah pressed Wingate to concede he cannot credibly testify for Orchard.
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Samuel Wingat
Orchard
Five Thugs Beat Officer Fitzpatrick on Rutherford Avenue
Reserve Officer Anthony J. Fitzpatrick of Division 15 was severely beaten on Rutherford Avenue in Charlestown yesterday afternoon by five assailants who were arrested by patrolmen under Sergeant John J. Rooney. He arrived at the station house with discolored eyes a broken nose a fractured jaw and lost teeth.
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Anthony J. Fitzpatrick
Division 15
Rutherford Avenue
Charlestown
John J. Rooney
Fitzpatrick
Assault on Officer Fitzpatrick Hits City Sidewalk
A gang attacked Officer Fitzpatrick in public, stunning him as hundreds watched. Five suspects named Leighton O Brien Conway Ahearn and Kelly, all Charlestown or Boston residents, were charged with assault and battery on a police officer.
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Fitzpatrick
John W. Leighton
Bulfinch Street
Boston
John J. O’brien
Kingston Street
Charlestown
James Conway
Medford Street
Jeremiah Ahearn
Main Street
Jeremiah Kelly
Walnut Street
Asault
Cloudy Today and New England Forecast Summary
The forecast predicts cloudy conditions for Boston and surrounding areas today with little rain. Thursday brings showers and cooler weather in the western part, with fresh to brisk south to southwest winds. Friday is partly cloudy with light winds. Storm warnings posted along the Atlantic coast from Wilmington to Jacksonville and at Tampa.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Atlantic
Wilmington
Jacksonville
Tampa
Ila
Boston and Maine merger rumors denied by executives
President Mellen told the Post there is no truth to claims of hostility with Harriman. He said they dined in New York and discussed matters, asserting a warm personal relation. Harriman showed interest in the proposed merger and joked about a new railroad king.
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Post
Harriman
Mr. Mellen
Mellen Dodges Questions on Boston & Maine Plan
Harriman’s views on federal railroad control are questioned as Mellen avoids taking sides on merging the Boston & Maine with the New Haven. He denies intent to meet President Tuttle or to reveal stance, saying he aims to act rather than always talk.
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Mellen
Harriman
Mr. Harriman
Roosevelt
Horsford's Acid Phosphate Relieves Nervous Distress
Advert: Horsford's Acid Phosphate claims to alleviate nervous disorders including headache insomnia and exhaustion. It promotes nervous system rebuilding and energy restoration according to a period advertisement.
Minard's Liniment Adpromotes Night Recovery
An old advertisement urges users to rub Minard's Liniment on sore muscles at night to wake free from soreness. It frames the product as a solution for athletes and active people seeking morning relief through topical application.
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Minard
Ginger Nutmeg Milk Digestive
A simple dairy beverage mixing beat milk with sugar and ginger to create a warm digestive drink. The recipe uses Sanford's Ginger and a topping of freshly grated nutmeg for flavor.
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Sanford
Unknown Assaults Women on Walnut Street in Newtonville
Two Newtonville women fought off an unknown assailant for nearly thirty minutes Sunday night on Walnut street near the Newton clubhouse and a patrol box. No officers witnessed the incident until it was reported to Sergeant Burke hours later.
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Newtonville
Walnut Street
Newton
Burke
Assaults on two women near Dr. Cutting's Walnut Street home
Miss Alice Clement, a domestic, repelled a stranger who followed her home and fought him off with Dr. Charles T. Cutting. A second attack on another patient occurred later that evening as she left the house. Cutting and the doctor’s police report mix drew a short pursuit with no capture.
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Alice Clement
Charles T. Cutting
Walnut Street
Miss Clement
Verdict Against Elevated Overruled by Full Bench
Supreme Court full bench overturns Hogan versus LL ruling that Boston Elevated Railway was liable for injuries when passengers step between cars. Hogan loses $2100 verdict from Superior Court as the high court rules in favor of the railroad.
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Boston Elevated Railway Company
Supreme Court
Emaline Hogan
the “Ll
Master Teamsters vow to finish strike without federation help
The Master Teamsters inform the New England Civic Federation by letter that the federation is not to act as arbitrator in the current conflict. They state the federation has no right to interfere and plan to fight the strike to its finish without concessions.
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New England Civic Federation
Master teamsters and employers reject arbitration offer
The master teamsters backed by the Employers Association rejected the Civil Federation's arbitration offer after a hasty conference. Hayes Robbins said the Federation would decide today. An attorney blamed four men outside the struck firms for blocking settlement.
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Employers’ Association
Hayes Robbins
Federation
Civi Federation
Donough
Breakers Testify In Boston Teamsters Injunction Hearing
Witnesses who had earlier forgotten union buttons recalled seeing them in crowds before Master James D. Colt as the master teamsters of Boston seek a permanent injunction against former employees. New testimony alleges ongoing assaults on strike breakers despite the temporary injunction.
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Loring
James D. Colt
Master Teamsters
Boston
Mansfield
Rioters Clash With Strikebreakers in South Boston
Hundreds of youths attacked sugar teams owned by Lewis Flanders & Co to assist strikebreakers. Injuries were reported as police tried to quell the disturbances near Station 6. Flanders complained of neglect and horses' sores. Captain Wescott reportedly reprimanded the officer involved.
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Boston
Lewis Flanders
Wescott
Station 6
Mr. Flanders
Lewis Flanders & Co
Flanders
Westcott
Ruef Pleads Guilty to Extortion in San Francisco Court
Abraham Ruef appeared in Judge Dunne's court and pleaded guilty to extortion the felony slated for trial by the jury. He gave a measured address saying he began in politics with high aims but events broke him down and he seeks a chance to repair his character before the world.
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San Francisco
Cal
Abraham Ruef
Dunne
Dee
Trial tears as defendant collapses under strain of proceedings
After his address he nearly fainted and cried, saying his health could not endure the trial and torture. His attorneys Ach Shortridge and Murphy then withdrew from the case due to grave differences of opinion with their client.
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Ruef
Tienry Ach
Samuel Shortridge
Frank Murphy
Court Decides In His Favor Over Stomach Cure Claims
Boston man R. T. Cooper touts Cooper's New Discovery as relief for chronic stomach trouble. He says thirty thousand Boston-area residents are trying it, with testimonials from Jacob Slosburg of Thomas Plant Shoe and others who report improved appetite, digestion, and energy after weeks of use.
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R. T. Cooper
Boston
Mr. Cooper
Cooper
Cincinnati
Cooper Medicine Co
West
Cooper's
Jacob Slosburg
Thos. G. Plant Shoe Manufacturing Co
Jamaica Plain
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Adams, Taylor & CO
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Thompson's Spa
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Boston & Maine
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