Carnegie Rewards Heroism at Brackton Horror Fund Drive
Donations pour into a general fund for relief of victims' dependents after Brackton horror. Medal recipients include Eshestine F Atwood of Boston with $500 and medal, widow Seymour J Leighton of Lawrence with $600 and medal, and T H McCain of Portland Me. A $10,000 cash prize supports the fund.
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Brackton
F. Atwood
Boston
Seymour J. Leighton
Lawrence
T. H. McCain
Portland
Rumor Claims Battle Between Russian and Japanese Fleets
Unconfirmed reports suggest a clash south of Formosa with Japanese forces defeated. The London Post cites a trustworthy source placing Togo's fleet off Masampho in southeastern Korea, over 4000 miles from Formosa.
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Manila
Formosa
London Post
Togo
Masampho
Korea
Explosion Destroys National Fireworks Plant at West Hanover
May 24 report describes a blast at the National Fireworks Company that razed 10 buildings of a 60 structure complex, injuring four young women and bruising Arthur Cate who was hurled 70 feet. Property losses reach 15000 dollars. a powder house 600 feet away survived undetonated. President Clark rushed to oversee dampening efforts as work resumes next morning.
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West Hanover
National Fireworks Company
Arthur Cate
Cate
Margaret Laverty
Nettie Cushing
Mollie “McCauley
Sarah Catty
Clark
Bucket Brigade
Found His Daughter in Boston
A 12 year old South End girl Marjory Stebbins was taken from a math class by two men and a woman identified as her mother artist model Anna Stebbins. They bought new clothes in Boston and fled toward Vermont. The story links to Edwin A Abbey famed painter and his Holy Grail exhibit at the Boston Public Library.
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Marjory
Alice Stebbins
South End
Edwin A. Abbey
Boston Public Library
Massachusetts Avenue
Stebbins
Washington Street
Vermont
Anna Stebbins
Carnegie Heroes Get Official Recognition
Carnegie hero fund in Pittsburg awards nine medals three silver and six bronze to heroes including Ernestine Atwood Gideon Marshall and John Healey. A $10 000 grant was made to Brockton disaster dependents and total disbursements reach 12 200. Designs for medals to be chosen by Caldwell Co of Philadelphia.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
General Fund
Brockton
Ernestine F. Atwood
Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
Seymour J. Leighton
Farnham Street
Lawrence
Alex Cameron
Lindsay
Conn
Gideon ‘K. Marshall
Springdale
Thomas H. McCain
Portland
Lavina Steele
Des Moines
Louis J. Bauman
Wilkinsburg
John J. Reiley
Coney Island
N. Y
John J. Healey
New York City
J. K. Caldwell& Co
Philadelphia
Onwards Schooner Aground Near Rockport Harbor
The two masted schooner Onwards of Rockport bound for Boston ran ashore on a ledge in Rockport Harbor and is likely a total loss. Laid up at high tide, cargo of lime swelled likely bursting the hull. Built 1868 in East Haven Conn. 71 gross tons. Captain William Kalloch. Cargo insured.
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Rockland
William K. Kalloch
Rockport Harbor
Rockport
Boston
Thomas W. Carter
East Haven
Conn
Fair and Warmer Today Boston Forecast
Local forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair and warmer weather today. Thursday should stay fair with unsettled conditions likely by Friday and fresh southerly winds are expected.
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Boston and Vicinity
Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Tonic for weak digestion
A pleasant tasting tonic praised for frail children with weak digestion. The preparation, labeled as a safe restorative, is highlighted for improving appetite and general vigor in young recipients.
Transatlantic Vessels Sighted Amid Atlantic Treks
Reports from the Minnehaha and Armenian describe sighting of the Valhalla Fleur de Lys Atlantic and a probable transatlantic racer near 40 N 54 W. Ailsa Hamburg Endymion were also logged by Grosser Kurfurst with positions off 69 W and 67 W on May 19.
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New York
Minnehahad
Valhalla
Atlantic
White Star Line
Kelk
Liverpool
Sandy Hook
Grosser Kurfurst
Yawl Ailsa
Hamburg
Endymion
Knights Templars Parade Draws Boston Crowds
About 300000 spectators lined Boston streets as Knights Templars in armor and bright uniforms marched for two hours in a grand parade. Bands played martial music and police kept crowds back as heralds on chargers led the procession.
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Knights 'Templars
Boston
Grand Commandery
Trolley Line Advertises Low Fares and Rides
Continued on page 4 first column the Boston and Worcester trolley line offers service from Chestnut Hill to Worcester and Lake Quinsigamond with trips on Saturday Sunday Monday and Tuesday. Promotes best trolley ride in New England and low fares.
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Boston & Worcester Trolley Air Line
Chestnut Hill
Worcester
Lake Quinsigamond
New England
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Carnegie
Bay State
New
Hanover
Brown Alghan Air
Abbey
Father John
Ganford
Horsford’s
Fleur de Lys
Knights Templars
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Younster
Dana J. Flanders
Flanders
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