Tragic Death of Boston & Maine Worker Near Everett
Charles Sherman an employee of the Boston and Maine railway was killed near Everett last evening when a train he and his wife and two children were riding started as he attempted to board. He had left the train to deliver a message and slipped under the wheels. His wife and children were unaware until the shock later brought them to Salem where Mrs Sherman was taken home in a prostrate condition.
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Fire Ravages Cambridge Block Destruction Across Massachusetts Avenue
A major blaze in a three story building at 49 Massachusetts avenue Cambridge caused flames to burst from upper floors and thick smoke stopped traffic. Landlord N S Vandine and tenants Kresten confectionery Phillips furniture faced heavy losses totaling about 8500 dollars. A second alarm was struck as crowds gathered and police controlled the street.
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Mystery of Four Towns in Three States
Worcester report details a man with a head wound found near Blackstone ice houses and a companion named Frank Wilson held by police. Wilson claims three in a woods card game led to the shooting and says he overpowered the shooter and fled with the weapon. Police link suspects to a Stillwater safe breaking.
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Presbyterians Call For Reed Smoot Expulsion
The Presbyterian general assembly unanimously adopted a resolution urging the expulsion of Apostle Reed Smoot from the U.S. Senate. It asks the people to use all honorable means and urges the Senate to exhaust legal avenues under the federal Constitution.
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National Senate
Man Falls From Street Car In Everett
Nathan Charles age 55 of 158 Shurtleff Street Chelsea fell from a street car in Everett last night and suffered a severe head wound. He was taken to Whidden Hospital where doctors say he is not expected to live.
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Horsford Acid Phosphate Promises Relief for Digestive Ailments
An advertisement claims Horsford's Acid Phosphate is the ideal stomach tonic and nerve food, banishing low mood and sleep disturbances caused by disordered digestion.
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Lombardy Poplars Sold in Sets of Four or More
advertisement for Lombardy Poplars offered in lots of four or more plants, height six feet to unspecified, orders accepted for delivery. A. K. White & Co. lists address 65 St. Dorchester Mass.
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Kansas Flood Drowns Topeka Residents Earlier
In Topeka Kansas floodwaters inundated North Topeka by 9 30 pm leaving more than 200 homeless and an estimated 10 000 by morning The Union Pacific station is flooded and six Kansas River bridges collapsed amid the worst flood in state history.
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Decoration Day observances fill Greater Boston with events
Over the holiday many groups mark Decoration Day with services parades and commemorations across Boston and suburbs. Veterans posts, religious services, historical society ceremonies, and youth programs occur from morning through evening at cemeteries, churches, and public spaces.
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Derailment Fatalities in Berkshire Street Railway Crash
A trolley derailed near the B C Rising Paper factory three miles north of Great Barrington injuring many. Motorman Gladwin and conductor Ward were hurt, with Gladwin killed and his wife and child gravely injured. About 40 passengers were aboard the car on its Housatonic to Great Barrington run.
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New York Band Kidnaps Girls
Police in New York's Little Italy uncover a kidnapping ring holding 15 year old girls for ransom. Investigators say a league of fortune tellers aided the band in obtaining blackmail from parents. Several arrests are expected.
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Forecast for Boston and vicinity
The outlook for Boston and nearby areas calls for fair weather Saturday and Sunday with partly cloudy skies. Expect fresh north to northeast winds.
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Temperature Readings At Thompson's Spa Yesterday
The Thompson's Spa thermometer at 219 Washington Street logged daily readings with highs around 79 and lows near 41 to 58. The average yesterday was 71 degrees, while the same day last year averaged 54 degrees.
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Groton Class Day Draws Roosevelt Family to School
Groton School hosts its annual class day with Theodore and Kermit Roosevelt in attendance. Mrs. Roosevelt visits with Mrs. Billings while Rev. Billings and Senator Lodge speak. Teddy Jr wins a punctuality prize and Groton celebrates patriotic activities as visitors arrive from New York and Boston.
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Roosevelt Talks in Mormon Tabernacle
President Roosevelt spoke at the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City today as his special train arrived at the Oregon Short Line station at 8 30 this morning amid loud whistles and crowding sounds. Continued on Page 2 Sixth Column.
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President Roosevelt
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