Fatal accident as yacht crushes builder at Edgewood Beach
James Savoie 38, a Norcross Brothers stone cutter, warned friends before moving a 15 foot yacht down a 60 foot bank. A rope snapped as he underlay the roller, the boat toppled, crushing him and fracturing his skull and chest. Witnesses saw the death near Providence. He planned to live aboard this summer and left two brothers in New Bedford.
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Providence
R. I
James Savoie
Gavok
Norcross Brothers
George Hearn
Savoie
Hearn
Edgewood Beach
Norcross Brothers West
Sailor Glad He Missed Death After Jumping Train
Leo Carrigan an 18 year old sailor who deserted from the United States Bruiser Dixie sailed from this port Saturday attempted suicide by jumping in front of an Elevated train at Beach street station but mis timed his jump and was hurled across the platform striking the fence with a gash to the left temple and a deep cut on the chin Special Officer Briar and Lagrange street police took him into custody Carrigan had deserted the ship amid charges against him and feared the affair would ruin him
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Leo Carrigan
United States
Bruiser
Dixie
Beach Street
Briar
Lagrange Street
Carrigan
World Sunday School Day Marked by Roxbury Outdoor March
About 3090 participants, including children and adults, took part in a world Sunday School Day march through Roxbury. Exercises at Dudley Street Baptist, Winthrop Street Methodist, and Immanuel Congregational included prayer, readings, and singing before a park gathering led by ministers. The event closed with The Battle Hymn of the Republic and America.
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Roxbury
Dudley Street
Ley Street
POST
Irish Factions Clash at Mees in Cork May 22
Rival Irish factions clashed in Cork despite heavy police presence after demonstrations led by John Redmond John Dillon and William OBrien. Several injured among them Daniel D Sheehan M P for Cork as violence erupted during the events.
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Cork
Ireland
John E. Redmond
Irish Parliamentary Party
John Dillon
William O’brien
Daniel D. Sheehan
Burglars Steal $10,060 From Newark Couple
In Newark New Jersey on May 22 burglars entered Samuel Vogel and his wife’s home while they slept and took a handbag with jewelry valued at 10 000 dollars from under the pillow beside Mrs Vogel. They also took 60 dollars from the husband’s pocket and departed unseen. The couple discovered the loss after waking.
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Newark
N. J
Samuel Vogel
Bryce Asks For Recall Amid Health Rumors
Washington May 22 Ambassador Bryce has requested recall. Rumors link his decision to King George's accession, but the British embassy cites ill health as the cause.
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Washington
Bryce
George
Convention endorses postal savings banks proposal
Clinton May 22 delegates from the New England division of the National German American Alliance representing 8000 members passed resolutions favoring postal savings banks at the annual convention. Springfield was chosen as the 1911 convention city and the Lawrence branch was authorized to elect officers.
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Clinton
New England
Springfield
Lawrence
Attempted murder at Orient Court Ends in Escape
Louis Scotena fired four shots at Mrs. Carla Duratti in Lynn at 4 Orient Court. Two bullets struck Duratti, leaving her in serious condition at Lynn Hospital. her husband James Duratti witnessed the attack. Scotena fled on a Boston-bound car and remained at large past midnight. No motive established. police seek suspect.
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Scotena
Courageous Stand Stops Runaway Horse in Nonantum Square
James Meagher, 21, of Oakland street in Newton, risked his life to halt a frightened horse run amok through Nonantum square. After the animal broke its bridle near Oak square and sped toward the crowd, Meagher leaped forward and grabbed the horse by the nose, steering it away from the gathered pedestrians and trolley cars.
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Newton
James Meagher
Oakland Street
Nonantum Square
Oak Square
Boudrot
Watertown
Concord
Meagher
Walshe Presents Illustrated History of America at Paine Memorial Hall
W. J. Walshe gave a large audience an illustrated review of American history at Paine Memorial Hall. Using colored slides from before Columbus, he narrated the discovery and development of the continent, with special emphasis on Boston and New York. The program included cello and vocal numbers and excerpts from renowned authors.
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Paine Memorial Hall
W. J. Walshe
Columbus
Auction Set To Sell Heir Franklin II Fay’s Estate
Franklin II Fay’s share of a $500000 estate will be auctioned this afternoon in the office of Rufus B Sprague the special master in bankruptcy at 4 oclock unless a debtymoneyslender loan clears the owed sum. The heir may receive the funds only if he survives and the highest bidder wins the share.
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Franklin II. Fay
Rufus B. Sprague
Sale of Fay fortune tied to Supreme Court ruling
The state sees an unprecedented sale of Fay assets after Judge Rugg’s ruling allows creditors to claim Fay’s inheritance. Clarke sought $500 as part of Fay’s potential estate, with $125,000 inheritance at stake. The outcome hinges on settlements before today’s auction amid family tensions and Franklin Fay’s financial strain.
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Rugg
Supreme Court
Michael F. Clarke
Fay
Clarke
Franklin Fay
Amy McClellan
State Street
Aviators Lost In Clouds Over Pittsfield Balloon Flight
May 22 anxiety rises over fate of three New York men missing after a balloon ascent from Pittsfield Saturday noon. Pilot William F. Whitehouse with Philip Carroll and Lorimer Warner, joined by Professor David A Todd, rose southerly and promised to report on landing. Ballon was heavily loaded and may have drifted toward Connecticut Sound, causing alarm among aeronautical staff.
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Pittsfield
New York
William F. Whitehouse
Philip Carroll
Lorimer Warner
David A. Todd
Amherst College
Connecticut
Aeronautical
Boston Fireman Arrested in $36 Larceny Case
Richard C. Lawless of Engine 8 on Salem Street and Hugh A. Maguire were arrested for larceny from a Willard Street apartment. Lawless, suspended, claimed mistaken identity and refused comment at home on Nashua Street. He faces Municipal Court arraignment.
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Richard C
Lawless
Boston Fire Department
Salem Street
Willard Street
West End
Boston
Hugh A. Maguire
Fire Department
Nashua Street
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Batiste
Madras
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Robes—Zand Emb
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Sook
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Made
Bristol
Wolater Clothier
Hanover
R. H. Stearns & Co
Paris
South Boston Savings Bank
Massachusetts
Driscoll
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