Two Men Save 27 Horses From Charlestown Fire
Two men braved smoke and flames to rescue 27 horses from a burning three story trunk factory at 36 Chapman Street Charlestown. Fire damaged the New England trunk factory causing a total loss and losses to Walker & Co carriages and harnesses. Total loss estimated around 12000 dollars.
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Chapman Street
Charlestown
New England
Jameson Bros
Lawrence Street
David Hughes
Engine Company 82
Walker & Co
N. Y. Brentnall
Fire Destroys Upper Floor as Horses Save From Stable Blaze
Fire discovered by Patrick Kelly at 12 30 in Walker stable blocks. Flames roared through the upper portion while several carriages and pants fled the tenement block. Horses were moved to safety and the two buildings were left undamaged.
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Kelly
Joseph Mitchell
Mitchell
Ment House
Walker & Co
Patrick Kelly
Walker
Pants
Jameson
Gibson Gymnasium Declared Unsafe
The Ashmont Improvement Association of Dorchester sent a letter to Mayor Collins warning of grave danger at the Gibson playground gymnasium. They request immediate fencing or constant supervision, or removal of dangerous equipment. They cite a 10 year old who broke both arms and a girl with spine injuries, urging action to prevent further harm to children.
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Collins
Ashmont Improvement Association of
Dorchester
P. A. Collins
Boston
Sir
Gibson Playground
Havng
Connie Mack Reacts To Lajoie's Reported Jump To Nationals
Connie Mack of the Philadelphia Athletics says he has heard nothing from Philadelphia about Lajoie's alleged move to the Philadelphia Nationals. He asserts Lajoie cannot play for any team but the Nationals, laments losing a great player, and notes Frazer has joined the Nationals while Bernhard remains with the Athletics amid a court ruling restricting play to Philadelphia.
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Cionnie’ Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Philadelphia
Lajoie
Philadelphia Nationals
Mack
Quincy House
Lajoile
Frazer
Athletics
Bernhard
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Pittsburg
Connie’ Mack
Tufts Shuts Out Dartmouth in 4-0 Baseball Victory
Tufts blanked Dartmouth 4 to 0 at College Hill. Clay pitched a strong game with three strikeouts and no walks, scattering six Dartmouth hits. Newick struggled in the sixth inning as Tufts capitalized on timely hitting and aggressive base running to secure the win.
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Medford
Tufts
Dartmouth
College Hill
Clay
Newick
Debates over Navy Seats and Schley Controversy in Congress
Washington May 16 The House debated naval affairs as Phillips Pine atrocities and the Sampson Schley case drew attention. Cannon Hepburn Williams attacked shore berths for officers and Crowninshield’s influence. Williams suggested Navy leadership at Annapolis favored few cadets, joked over Crowninshield. He linked Schley to Santiago and claimed public sympathy favored Schley.
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Washington
Schley
Cannon
Hepburn (Jr
Williams
Crowninshield
Hepburn
Naval Academy
Sampson
McLaurin Renews Attack in Philippine Debate
May 10. Senator Lodge pressed for a time to vote on the Philippine government bill but Senator Dubois declined to fix a date. Senator McLaurin argued the policy causes U.S. issues in the islands, while Senator Deboe backed McKinley policy and urged ending attacks on American forces by Aguinaldo sympathizers.
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Washington
Lodge
Senate
Dubois
Idaho
McLaurin
Miss
United States
Islands
Mr. Deboe
McKinley
Aguinaldo
Boston Coronation Plans Ignite Local Enthusiasm and Parade
Boston residents rally for King Edward coronation events chaired by Colonel Graham. A June 26 concert at Mechanics Building features Herbert Johnson and ensemble. a 4000-strong military civic parade is slated from Copley Square. Decorations echo royal arms with British and US flags.
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King Edward
Boston
Copley Square
Colonel Graham
Mechanics’ Building
Herbert Johnson
Frederic Masters
S. Carr
England
Great Britain
United States
Charles Atkins
Johnson
McCready
Orangewomen
Tailby
M. A
Shoemut Club House Fire At Athol
The Shoemut club house on White Pond eight miles from Athol burned this afternoon. Loss to owners about 7000 dollars. E M Coates of Springfield left 1800 dollars in notes and 150 dollars in cash in the house while away for a fishing trip. Insurance on the club house is 4000 dollars.
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Athol
White Pond
E. M. Coates
Springfield
Hollis Champion Bowler in Marketmen League
E. S. Hollis crowned individual prize winner in candle pin tournament ending recently. Hollis plays for the Poultry team in the Marketmen League.
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E. S. Hollis
Marketmen’s League
Hollis
Tooth Cleanser and Gum Hardener Advertised by Hall and Ruckel
Purported dental products claim pure ingredients and safety for teeth and gums. A Tooth Cleanser, Gum Hardener, Germicide, and Breath Purifier marketed in large liquid and powder forms for 75 cents. Hall and Ruckel, New York, sell the items.
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Hall & Ruckel
New York
Lawrence Sullivan of South Boston to Celebrate 102nd Birthday Today
Lawrence Sullivan of South Boston will celebrate the 102d anniversary of his birth at 728 Fifth Street with his son Michael J. Sullivan. Born May 17, 1800 in Danalish County Galway Ireland, he comes from a family noted for longevity and counts five children, 21 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren among his kin. His grandson Captain J. H. Dunn of the 28th Infantry returns from the Philippines to attend the reunion.
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Lawrence Sullivan
Michael J. Sullivan
Fifth Street
Boston
Danalish
County Galway
Ireland
Michael Sullivan
William ‘O'Malley
J. H. Dunn
Twenty-eighth United States Infantry
Philippines
General Court
Thomas Sullivan
Boston Armenians to Celebrate Patriotic Societies Union
The Armenian community of Boston and vicinity plans a public meeting at the YMCA Hall on Boylston Street tonight to mark the union of their patriotic societies into a single global body called the Hunchakist. Prominent speakers include Senator George F. Hoar and Rev. Edward Everett Hale, with Armenian delegates from Providence, Lawrence, Worcester, and other New England cities attending.
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Boston
Boylston Street
Freedom of Armenia
George F. Hoar
Patrick A. Collins
Edward Everett Hale
Edward A. Horton
Edward H. Clement
Boston Transcript
William L. Garrison
Q. B. Chitjian
Worcester
I. Rusdizian
Providence
Disliked Mill Life Drives Boy to Boston Flight
Albert Cahill, 15, of 408 Canal Street Lawrence, left the Pacific Mills after a week’s pay, seeking relatives and work in Boston. He told Patrolman Lane he was tired of 6:30 am to 5 pm, six days weekly for $4.25. He spent the night at Station 6 and the police were asked to notify his relatives. Judge Bond postponed sentencing until Monday after hearing a Worcester cashier plea for her uncle Gustave L. Duncan and her hope for mercy.
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Albert Cahill
Canal Street
Lawrence
Boston
Station 6
Lane
Albert
Harrison Avenue
Young Cahill
Pacific Mills
Metropolis
Avenue
Gustave L. Duncan
Worcester
Bond
Young Girl Pleads in Boston Superior Court Scene
A dramatic scene occurred in the Boston Superior Criminal Court as a young girl fell to her knees on the witness stand to plead in a crowded courtroom. Spectators watched as the emotional appeal unfolded during yesterday afternoon’s proceedings.
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Boston Court Room
Superior Criminal Court
MORE COMPLAINT AGAINST SMITH IN PHILIPPINES REPORT
Washington May 16 The Secretary of War sent to the Senate Philippines committee a report by Captain J H Grant civil governor of Leyte province detailing disputes with General J H Smith over governance. Grant cites arrests of village leaders and says no arms or men have surrendered under Smith while troops were moved to bolster military control.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Senate Committee On the
Philippines
J. H. Grant
Iueyte
J. H. Smith
Biliran
Straits
Lukban
Grant
Leyte
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