Driver Killed as Runaway Wagon Rolls Down Hill
Milton May 23 Michael Harris of 10 Smith Street Roxbury was instantly killed when thrown from a lumber wagon on Squantum Hill. The front wheel passed over his head crushing it as the team ran away after a harness break. The wagon toppled midway down the hill and Harris was buried under falling lumber. The horses escaped injury and became tangled at the bottom.
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Milton
Michael Harris
Smith Street
Roxbury
Squantum Hill
Harris
Greetings for President Taft from Massachusetts delegates
In Washington on May 23 the Massachusetts delegation to the world’s sixth Sunday school convention presented a letter to President Taft bearing the greetings of 277 Massachusetts residents. The letter, signed by Eben S Draper, extends a cordial welcome to the President and wishes him a restful and enjoyable summer.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Taft
William Taft
United States
Washington, D. C
Old Bay State
Commonwealth
Wwe
Eben S. Draper
Hetty Green Scolds Jury In Safe Deposit Suit
New York May 23 Mrs Hetty Green called the verdict an outrage after a civil suit verdict against her for 569 brought by Safe Deposit Company of New York over box rentals She denied responsibility for contents claiming they belonged to her father s estate and said any debt was her son E H R Green s The case featured Mitchell company president testifying that Green was told the rent was 15 Green insisted it was the lowest rate allowed and left court with her daughter and an attendant following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hetty Green
Safe Deposit Company of New York
Safe Deposit Company
Taft Defeats Edwards In 18 Holes Golf Match
Washington May 23 President Taft defeated General Clarence R Edwards and Captain Archibald Butt one down in 18 holes of golf at Chevy Chase. Taft carded 4 over par 4. Charles P Taft the President’s brother was to play but did not join.
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Washington
Taft
Clarence R. Edwards
Archibald Butt
Chevy Chase Links
Charles P. Taft
Send For Trial Package of Pyramid Pile Cure
A historical notice offers a trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure promising quick relief from painful and distressing piles. The advertisement asserts a simple approach, targeting sufferers seeking rapid, non surgical relief through a mail order remedy.
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Couon Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid Bidg
Marshall, Mich
Rigsty
Kept Child in House for Three Years in Portland
Nine year old Florence Brown was confined for three years in her uncle Frank Nelson's home at 19% Franklin Street Portland. Police intervened and the child began attending kindergarten with children aged 3 to 5. Neighbors recalled no outdoor time. Nelson said he restricted contact to avoid mixing with rough neighbor children.
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Portland
Florence Brown
Frank Nelson
Franklin Street
Nelson
Emperor William departs London for return voyage home
Emperor William leaves London for Port Victoria to board the Hohen zollern for Germany. King George accompanies him to the station and the two exchange two kisses. The German monarch sends a message of warm appreciation to the Lord Mayor for Londoners' sympathy in his bereavement.
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King George
William
London
Port Victoria
Hohenzollern
Germany
George
Duke of Con
Delays Case of Firemen Held on Larceny Charge
Richard G. Lawless of Engine Company 8 and Hugh Maguire of 157 Leverett Street were arraigned in Municipal Court on a larceny charge involving 36 dollars from Mrs. Sarah Robinson of Willard Street West End. Attorneys secured a continuance to Thursday while both men are held on 1200 dollars bail posted by friends.
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Richard G. Lawless
Engine Company 8
Hugh Maguire
Leverett Street
Sarah Robinson
Willard Street
West End
Yesteray
David Mancovitch
Lawless
Maguire
Hissing Steam Explosion Warning Averted Trio Saved
In Cranston R I May B28 heating of steam in a boiler at the Novelty Works of Charles A Brickley Company caused a warning hiss. Three men were in the engine room when a boiler section failed but the blast was contained. The incident ended without serious injuries and the men escaped with brief exposure and shock.
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Cranston
Charles A. Brickley
Escape Rumor Sparks Mass Retreat From Building
Witnesses heard escaping steam and feared danger prompting companions to flee the building just in time, leaving others briefed on the tense moment and seeking to confirm the source of the noise.
Whose Child Is This Five Dollar Gold Piece Promotion
A Boston Post feature invites school children pictured on Exeter Street at noon to claim a five dollar gold piece. The note lists names and ages of several children from Winchester, Everett, South Boston, Newton, Malden and other communities who appeared in prior Sundays’ photos and collected prizes. Recipients must present themselves at the City Editor’s office with a parent or guardian between 3 and 5 pm to receive the coin.
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Exeter Street
Post
The
Boston
Washington Street
Teresa
Mary Malgeri
Kirkland Street
Winthrop School
Miss Maloney
Jean
Willard Price
School Street Place
Everett
Centre School
Cross Street
Malden
Judson School
Lynas
Francis
John A. Carey
Florence Street
East Somerville
Prescott School
Pratt
May
George H. Dunham
Hancock Street
Norton Downs
Quincy School
Keefe
Anna
Perry Freeman
Marion Street
Fitton School
Felix
Ruth
Myer Frank
Revere Street
Winthrop
Shirley School
Rioting in Cork Injures Twenty in Nationalist Clash
Rioting renewed in Cork Ireland on May 23 as rival Nationalist factions clashed. A large number were injured with twenty sent to infirmaries, including several policemen.
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Cork
Ireland
New Tuberculosis Cure From Eckmans Alterative
A historically framed testimonial promotes Eckmans Alterative as a cure for tuberculosis and consumption. The letter cites a Rochester patient who allegedly recovered from tubercular peritonitis and gained weight after using the remedy. It claims the medicine aids throat and lung troubles and is sold in Boston and other drugstores.
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Eckman
Savannah St
Rochester
N.Y
St. Mary’s Hospital
N. Y
Edna Finzer
Boston
Miss Corinna Shattuck Dies After Missionary Work
Miss Corinna Shattuck, missionary with the American Board, died yesterday at the Cullis Home for Consumptives after arriving in Boston in poor health from Turkey. She served in Aintab and Ooerfa since 1873, protecting her schools from harm, a record of notable courage. Her funeral will be in Newton Centre on Wednesday May 25 at 2 p m.
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Corinna Shattuck
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Cullis
Miss Shattuck
Boston
Turkey
America
Aintab
Ooerfa
Newton
Newton Centre
Happy Feet with TIZ Proves Sore-Free Promise
A vintage advertisement claims TIZ relieves sore ankles, corns, calluses, bunions, and odors. It touts quick action, non powder formula, pore cleansing, and a money-back guarantee. Available from Walter Luther Dodge & Co in Chicago for 25 cents per box.
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Walter Luther Dodge & Co
Chicago
Eastern Drug Co
Orangeine powder claims to cure daily ailments
An advertisement extols Orangeine powder as a remedy for common ailments and says it has helped millions over twelve years. It is offered in 10c 25c 50c and 1.00 prices at all druggists.
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President Taft
Edwards
Maurice Ketten
John
Bess
F’ress Publishing Co
Harry Palmer
Emperor
Llea
Tiz
Matt Freck
M of
Millen
Bespin Co. Co
Ndou
Lewiston
Mifflin
Easant
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