Balloon lands in trees near Middlefield Centre
The balloon Centaur with Leo Stevens and Henry Markoe Jr. descended about three miles from Middlefield Centre after a short 23 mile flight from Pittsfield. A tear in the bag caused rapid gas loss and forced a landing in a wooded area where the car became wedged between two trees. The occupants escaped unharmed and were later taken back to Pittsfield.
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Middlefield
Leo Stevens
Henry Markoe, Jr
Pittsfield
Middlefield Centre
Frank Wright
Stevens
Markoe
Indict Boeck for Gem Theft in New York
Grand jury returns two indictments charging J Edward Boeck with grand larceny for obtaining jewels from Maiden lane dealers on commission and failing to return or pay. Boeck, an American by birth who spent years in China, operated as a commission dealer in precious stones in New York after the St Louis exposition. He allegedly acquired several valuable lots from large dealers on a memorandum and did not settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. Edward Boeck
Boeck
Maiden Lane
China
St. Louis Exposition
Prince Pu Lun
St. Louis
Bova Loses Restaurant Case At Norumbega Park
In Superior Court Judge Haskill dismissed Leo E. Bova's suit to block eviction from a Norumbega Park restaurant. Bova held a three year lease starting May 1, 1908, with a renewal option. he claimed waiver of formality extended his term to May 1908, but the court ruled he did not meet conditions. Washington report notes Marshal Collins reelected over diplomats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskill
Leo E. Bova
Norumbega Park Company
Norumbega Park
Washington
Marshal Collins
Glen Echo
Europe
United States
Collins
State Department
Shooter Re-elected as Diplomats Worry at Glen Echo
The report notes a shooter at Scorching Autos involved in a reelection scene with Duke of Abruzzi on the left and Ambassador Des Planche on the right. Autos were held up by Sheriff Collins in Glen Echo at gunpoint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke OF
Two causes of death and Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey claims
A historical advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a universal cure and life extender. It claims disease elimination, youthfulness, and longevity through a strict dosing regimen and a private distillation method, urging readers to request the illustrated medical booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
New York
Hughes Warns State Senate Over Recount Bill
Albany May 23 Governor Hughes warned the State Senate that adjournment should await the recount bill becoming law. His message threatened an extra session if his reappointment and Massachusetts ballot demands were not met, amid a bitter Senate fight over a recount motion led by a Tammany senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Hughes
State Senate
Massachusetts
McClellan
Senate
Hearst
McCarren
Raines
Boston Sees Fifty Thousand Try Cooper Medicines
R T Cooper has drawn an immense following in Boston and nearby areas in six weeks. Jaynes Drug Company estimates over 50 000 people have obtained his medicines, with testimonials from residents praising improved health and relief from stomach and nervous ailments.
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R. T. Cooper
Boston
Jaynes Drug Company
Cooper
Elizabeth McDonald
Walnut Street
Atlantic
Mass
McDonald
C. H. Appleton
Boston & Albany Railroad
Sidney Street
Cambridge
Mayors Banquet Plan Sparks Old Home Week Interest
Mayor Fitzgerald proposes a banquet for New England and Canadian Mayors during Old Home Week. The Canadian Club votes to cooperate with the Old Home Week committee, appointing Dr. Williams, Dr. Upham and Col. Graham to organize. Intercolonial Club and Canadian groups may join. Boston merchants plan a downtown interests committee. Today readouts include executive, finance and fishermen's race meetings.
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Fitzgerald
New England
Canada
Boston
Dominion
Charles E. Williams
Robert H. Upham
Alexander P. Graham
Charles H. McIntyre
Intercolonial Club
Executive, Finance and Fishermen’s Race Committee
DIES BELIEVING WIFE DISLOYAL IN NYC DIVORCE CASE
Robert P. Kelley died in New York on May 23 leaving a divorce suit against his wife Louise unresolved. He believed she was disloyal, suffering heart trouble and other illnesses cited on the death certificate. Mrs Kelley urged reconciliation and insisted on her innocence throughout the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert P. Kelley
Louise
Supreme Court
Kelley
George Robinson
Nassau Street
Rhode Island Forms State Tuberculosis Prevention Group
Providence May 23 A meeting of the League for the Suppression of Tuberculosis created the Rhode Island Association for the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis with Dr Jay Perkins named temporary chairman The group plans statewide outreach including a traveling exhibit by Dr Gardner T Schwartz aimed at mill workers and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
League For the Suppression of Tuberculosis
Jay Perkins
Rhode Island Association For the
Gardner T. Schwartz
Roxbury Horse Guards May Party Planned with Concert
Next Monday evening the Roxbury Horse Guard Troop D First Squadron Cavalry M V M will hold its annual May party. A concert precedes dancing with soprano Florence D Coughlan baritone John D Clarke tenor Fred R Walsh and banjoists Kimball Donovan. Joseph M Daly composer of The Wonderful Land of Man will accompany. Mayor John F Fitzgerald will attend with the Second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury Horse Guard
Florence D. Coughlan
New England Conservatory of Music
John D. Clarke
Fred R. Walsh
Kimball and Donovan
Joseph M. Daly
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Ued
Baker
Kelleys
Quet
Carters
Washington St
Boylston St
Voile
Panama
Coats
Norfolk
Men’s & Boys
Washington Street
Boylston Street
Roxbury Horse Guards
Chase & Sanborn
William Co. Grecor
Bromfield St
Perrins
Greater
Mr. Hall of
Beverly
Benjamin O. Hall
Cedar St
Huntington Ave
Public Library
Maine
Michigan State
New York State
Cme
Importers Branch
Wash
Nston ST
Appendixine Co
West 70Th St
Jaynes Drug Co
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