Train Rescue Attempt Ends in Amputation at Hospital
In South Boston and Forest Hills a teamster and a railroad brakeman risked their lives for others. Harry Leonard leaped from a moving train to save Charles H. Vincent, who slipped and had his right leg amputated at Massachusetts General Hospital. Hugh Gallagher, 75, was struck while fleeing an oncoming car but saved by a drayman. he suffered a deep head gash and was treated at the Relief Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Leonard
Charles H. Vincent
New Haven
Vincent
Massachusetts General Hospital
Leonard
Summer Street
Dorchester Avenue
Hugh Gallagher
State Road
Revere
Dorchester
Gallagher
Denver man killed in Chicago streetcar collision
Orson C. Bartholomew of Denver aged 68 was killed in a crash between an electric car and an automobile in Chicago. L. Bartholomew, a brother, and Miss Margaret Hawkins of Chicago were seriously injured as the car was thrown from the track and overturned.
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Chicago
Orson C. Bartholomew
Denver
L. Bartholomew
Margaret Hawkins
Detective Reynolds Victim of Burglary in Chicago
Detective P. A. Reynolds, famed thief catcher, was burglarized while asleep in his Chicago room. The thief took diamond cuff buttons stickpins other jewelry and 90 dollars in cash. The culprit also removed cart ridges from the officer’s pistol and stole his badge.
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Chicago
P. A. Reynolds
Death of Burlington Politician Nathan Haines at 75
Former State Senator Nathan Haines died at his Burlington home from heart disease aged 75. He served for many years as the Republican leader in Burlington county.
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Burlington, N. J
Nathan Haines
Burlington County
Course of Treatment Promises Real Digestive Cure
Indianapolis man John N Dietrich credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing long standing stomach trouble. He details cramps belching and dizziness eased after starting pills and urges readers to seek the booklet What to Eat and How to Eat. Pills available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents per box six for $2.50 from Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.
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John N. Dietrich
East
Morris Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Y. N
Lowell High School cadets stage annual field day
The Lowell High School field day featured drills by two battalions of uniformed girls and prize drills by the boys. Major Pauline Coggeshall led the girls senior battalion while Major Anna Kelley commanded the second battalion. Officers led wand, open ranks, dumb bell and fencing exhibitions before a crowd of supporters.
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Lowell
Lowell High School
Harold Trottier
Burden
White
Little
Pullen
Pauline Coggeshall
Anna Kelley
Kelley
Gretchen Billings
Marion E. Lee
Loretta McManmon
Hazel Dearth
Coggeshall
Nellie Redman
Gertrude Abbot
Ellen Daley
Louise Conant
May party for Relief Association at Howe Hall
About 200 couples attended a May party held by the James A. Houston Company's Relief Association at Howe Hall. The event featured a moonlight promenade, Fiske's orchestra, and refreshments. Officers were James T. Chase president Walter P. Gilbert treasurer and Edward T. Hamilton secretary.
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James A. Houston
Relief Association
Howe Hall
Edward P. Clancy
James T. Chase
Walter P. Gilbert
Fiske
Edward T. Hamilton
Mary Lynch
Eva Briggs
Gladys Richardson
Mary Thompson
Charles Todd
Charles Wilson
Fred Mawson
F. D. Ham
E. T. Hamilton
J. H. Ellingwood
R. J. McNeal
M. Murphy
Aldermen Block Mayor's Plan in Boston Council Fight
In Boston the Democratic aldermen oppose sending the consolidation to committee and debate turns on park and public grounds control. Curley accuses Finance Commission head Matthews of favorable treatment, while Baldwin defends the Public Garden display as pleasing to the poor. Other actions include naming Maverick square Doherty Park and postponing resignations requests for the Finance Commission. The council adjourned for two weeks with several board appointments carried over.
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Committee On Public Improvements
Cotting
Alderman Anderson
Curley
Matthews
Finance Commission
Park Department
Harvard College
Arnold Arboretum
Alderman Baldwin
Public Grounds Department
Maverick Square
Boston
Doherty
Donovan
Hibbard
Kohler
Heath Street
Committee On Finance
Kelly
John Ritchie
Board of Health
Thomas McQuade
Nathaniel Emerson
Ward 10
Alexander Mann
Public Library
Lucius Tuttle Out Again From Illness
Lucius Tuttle president of the Boston and Maine railroad has been seriously ill at his Brookline home 1120 Beacon street for several weeks. He was out yesterday for a short time and said he is gradually recovering with considerable pain but hopes to be himself again soon.
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Lucius Tuttle
Boston & Maine Railroad
Beacon Street
Brookline
Tuttle
Post
Flag Pole Sizes and Brackets Listing
Classified style notice listing flag pole sizes 6 by 10 8 by 12 and 10 by 12 feet in ash with ball and yard measurements. Includes brackets stationary adjustable and pricing in cents per unit.
Royal Banquet for Fallieres at London
King Edward and Queen hosted French President Fallieres and guests at a royal banquet in London. Windsor plate and Sevres service highlighted the event, with La France roses in floral decor and a notable procession to York House. A Dover naval display welcomed Fallieres, though honors lag Germany’s prior visit.
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London
England
Fallieres
Palace
Edward
King Edward
Prince of Wales
M. Fallieres
France
Victoria Station
Paris
York House
St. James’ Palace
Dover
Channel
Channel Fleet and the First Cruiser Squadron
Barbarous system exposed in Massachusetts asylums
Mrs. Alice N. Lincoln told the public charitable institutions committee at the State House that a cruel system of caring for the insane exists in Massachusetts. She cited two inmates sent to prison who died there and urged observation wards instead. William P. Fowler condemned Deer Island prisoner confinement as a false imprisonment risk, while Dr. Walter Channing and Dr. George F. Jelly supported an observation ward and appropriation. The hearing closed yesterday afternoon.
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Massachusetts
Alice N. Lincoln
State House
William P. Fowler
Deer Island
Walter Channing
George F. Jelly
Jelly
Mrs Brookfield Dies From Kimono Sleeve Burns
Mrs James H Brookfield daughter of George W Quintard died at her North Street home from burns after a sleeve of her kimono touched a candle flame she was carrying.
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White Plains
N. Y
James H. Brookfield
George W. Quintard
North Street
Charity fund sought at Hebrew Benevolent meeting
At the United Hebrews' Benevolent Association annual gathering at the Elysium Club the group requested 100000 dollars to support its work among Jewish people. Officials cited treasury drains from the Chelsea fire. Officers elected include Simon Vorenberg president and Nathan Waxman vice president.
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United Hebrews’ Benevolent Association
Elysium Club
Huntington Avenue
Chelsea
Simon Vorenberg
Nathan Waxman
M. F E. Goldschmidt
Asher A. White
Robert Silverman
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Figsyrupco
South Boston
Forest Hills
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
Riker-Jaynes
Houghton
Lowell School
James A. Houston Co
Dorchester Historical Society
Fin. Com
United States
Henry Siegel
Washington and
Essex Streets
Dimity
Princess
New England
Cimity
Henry Siezel
Leon Gambetta
Mrs. Lincoln
Tom Moore
Glen
Beauty
Sohmer
Gabler
Farrand
George Lincoln Parker
Tremont ST
Touraine
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