Fire destroys eight cottages at Bass Point Nahant lodging house
In Lynn on October 2 a fire at 412 Washington street, a three story wooden lodging house run by Miss Ida Woods, killed one man Ralph Esterbrook and seriously injured another, with two women overcome by smoke. William Brickready leapt from a third floor window in panic. The blaze forced evacuations as authorities dubbed the damage at about 1800 dollars. Separate flames at 8 9 Market street caused minor loss and no clear cause.
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Lynn
Washington Street
William Brickready
Ralph Esterbrook
Kenney
Maude Wood
Lynn Hospital
John RR. Morrow
Market Street
Fire burns eight cottages in Nahant High Tide
A fire roared through idlewild and adjacent cottages behind the old Anderson House Bass Point Nahant destroying eight wooden structures by dawn. Firemen arrived from Lyn and battled the blaze at 2 am with help from one engine. Estimated loss about 10000 dollars. Incendiary origins suspected with no injuries reported.
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Nahant
Anderson House
Bass Point
Th’dock
Idlewild
Lyn
New Fruit Line Feasible in Northeast Trade Shift
Negotiations among capitalists in Philadelphia New York and Boston aim to replace foreign built ships with American built steamers for West India fruit trade. The Cramp shipyards will build the fleet with Boston financier William Bassett named among principals. A new United States & West India Steamship Company is planned with government subsidy expected.
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Philadelphia
New York
Boston
West India
Cramps
William Bassett
United States & West India Steamship Company
Fair estate overvalued. appraisers report lower value
The Call reports San Francisco appraisers for the late James G. Fair will submit their probate report soon. They say the estate’s value was greatly inflated, estimating a final figure around 12 million to 15 million dollars rather than 30 to 60 million.
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San Francisco
James G. Fair
Tariff and politics echo at Massachusetts gathering
The speech praised President McKinley and urged strong Massachusetts support in the upcoming election. Henry Cabot Lodge touched on tariff history from Cleveland to the Dingley bill, recalling past debates, debts, and tariff reforms while other speakers praised wartime economic policy and national leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cabot Lodge
Cleveland
Republican Party
James G. Blaine
United States
Treasury
Vilas
McKinsey
Senate
Crane
Moody, Knox and McCall
General Guild
J. B. Adams
Meyer
Narrow Escape In Boston Train Incident
Patrick Riley of 74 Kneeland Street Boston narrowly escaped tragedy when a man on the tracks jumped or was struck as a northbound $23 Boston & Albany train left Longwood station. The conductor halted and retraced to find Riley unconscious on the track. He was taken to Brookline station and later found unharmed. Riley gave inconsistent residence details and said he had no living parents.
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Patrick Riley
Kneeland Street
Boston
Boston & Albany
Longwood
Riley
Brookline
Lowell
Haverhill
Lawrence
Two Men Burned in Naphtha Explosion at 311 Broadway
Augustus Chighisola and Joseph Joss suffered severe facial and arm burns after a naphtha explosion in a 212 story wooden building at 311 Broadway yesterday at 3 40 pm. The fire caused $500 in losses after the barrel in the cellar leaked and a lighted match was used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Chighisola
Joseph Joss
Chelsea
Broadway
Chighisola
Judges Visit Deer Island Harbor Trip
Municipal Court judges and Central Court justices with their families toured Deer Island yesterday afternoon. They traveled aboard the steamer John Howard at the invitation of Commissioner of Institutions Marshall and were accompanied by several other court officials and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Island
Marshall
Parmenter
Ely, Brown, Burke, Adams
Dewey
Central Court
John Howard
Funeral for Mrs Burke of Jamaica Plain
The funeral of Mrs Honora M Burke of Centre street Jamaica Plain took place yesterday from her home. A high mass was celebrated at the Church of the Sacred Heart by Rev Arthur J Connolly with the curates and choir. Over twenty floral tributes were sent, and chief mourners included Thomas J Burke Patrick Burke and Miss Margaret Burke. Pallbearers were Michael Shea D D Shea Henry J Hughes James A Daly John C Merry and James N Merry. Interment followed at Mt Auburn Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honora M. Burke
Centre Street
Jamaica Plain
Church of the Sacrament
Arthur J. Connolly
Thomas J and
Patrick Burke
Margaret T. Burke
D. W. Quinlan
Michael H. Shea
D. D. Shea
Henry J. Hughes
James A. Daly
John C. Merry
James N. Merry
Mt. Auburn Catholic Cemetery
Benefit for Miss Bridget Toland in Puritan Hall
Friends hold a benefit for Miss Bridget Toland who lost her arm in an accident. The event takes place Wednesday evening October 6 at Puritan Hall 99 Washington Street. Committee in charge includes Anthony Toland George Doherty James Dever and Daniel McKenne.
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Bridget Toland
Puritan Hall
Washington Street
Miss Toland
Messrs
Anthony Toland
George Doherty
James Dever
Danlel McKenne
India’s Case for Silver Promises Bryan Triumph
Professor A S Ghosh of Calcutta University argues for reopening Indian mints and remonetizing silver. He accuses Britain of confiscating Indian wealth by blocking global silver revaluation and predicts England may yield to Bryan if the issue persists, foreseeing India’s 300 million hoping for his success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. S. Ghosh
Calcutta University
India
North American Review
Ghosh
England
Wolcott
Bryan
Europe
New Station Plans From Boston Railways Face Hearing
The second hearing on a Back Bay station for Consolidated and Boston & Albany railways ran yesterday before railroad commissioners. Protests were expected but only one objection arose. Officials announced minor additions such as a barber shop and restaurant. The plan hinges on land acquisitions from Providence road and Dartmouth street grade-crossing changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Back Bay
Consolidated System
Boston & Albany
S. W. Harmon
Clark
Hoar
Boston & Albany Road
Providence Road
Shepley
Dartmouth Street
New South Terminal
Back Bay Raider Stages Bold Mountford Street Apartment Theft
A spectacular Back Bay burglary at Mountford Street No 1 yesterday saw two men break into Edwin F. Haserick Suite 3 while residents were away. They stole silverware valued at 680, rings, gold watches, and two diamond scarf pins, dropping loot in the corridor as they fled, with police yet to recover the goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Back Bay
Swell
Mountford Street
Edwin F. Haserick
Detective Bureau
Station 16
What Mr Kelley Saw Regarding Ireland Exhibit
Charles J. Kelley writes to the Post editor praising the editorial and offering collaboration on Irish affairs. He states he would turn over 10 percent of his receipts to Cork's mayor for the purpose of the exhibit and confirms his interest in the matter. The letter is dated October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Cork
Charles J. Kelley
Disaster on the TRE express between Winchester and West Medford
A TRE express crash injured passengers after a high speed run through West Medford. Rear cars toppled into a ditch, passengers cried for help while Patrolman Lewis and medics treated the injured, including Mrs Ely, as doctors rushed from Medford to the city for care.
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Manchester
Nashua
Lowell
Winchester
West Medford
Train Crash Leaves Passengers Prised From Wrecked Coach
Passengers were trapped as coach No. 427 toppled and tore apart on the ground side. Crowded cars lay in confusion while cries of the injured echoed around the mass of broken seats glass and beams awaiting aid and feared fire.
Rescue Work After Train Wreck In West Medford
Rescue teams led by Patrolman Lewis and Thomas O'Brien freed injured passengers from wreckage. Mrs Robina Ely was among the severely hurt and all victims were placed on stretchers and moved to safe cars. Emts waited in Boston as ambulances carried the injured to Massachusetts General Hospital or home. Division Superintendent Bean and General Manager Sanborn joined the wrecking train with BE Putnam in charge.
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Lewis
Thomas O’brien
West Medford
Robina Ely
Boston
Massachusetts General Hospital
Bean
Sanborn
BE. T. Putnam
Passengers Carried From Damaged Express At Union Depot
A large crowd gathered at Union Station as an ill fated express arrived with injured aboard. Five ambulances from Massachusetts General Hospital Emergency Hospital and the police rushed the injured to care. The scene included Jenkins and Glackmeyer suffering severely while bystanders watched in shock. Officer Lewis recalled the demolition and coordinated the evacuation.
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Union Depot
Express
Massachusetts General Hospital
Police Department
Jenkins
Glackmeyer
Fiske
Lotma Ely
Bean
A. M Allen
Chelsea
Paultry
Lewis
Medford
Cause of Wreck On North Line Near West Medford
The third car from the rear triggered the disaster after a wheel flange broke. A switch near West Medford depot caused the cars to leave the rails and smash into a bumper, tipping the middle coach onto its side. Doctors tended the injured. Boston hospitals received the seriously hurt.
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West Medford
Drs. Bean
Long
Cleaves
Draper
Chandler
Boston
Thurlow Recalls Narrow Escape From Overturned Coach
James Thurlow of this city described his ride on the overturned coach, noting he sat on the front left seat and felt a sudden jar before the vehicle tipped. He grabbed the seat, hung on, and helped others after the wreck, saying he never wants such an experience again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thurlow
Post
Noticed at Hooksett Aboard Train Acknowledges Truck Trouble
Durgin, a passenger, recalls the truck ahead of the train showing trouble before Hooksett New Hampshire. The whistle bell rope was pulled, a passenger warned the conductor, and the crew delayed action, later the clicking grew louder as the train sped toward Boston and Winchester where the accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Durgin
Hookset
N. H
Boston
Winchester
Pullman Porter recounts car derailment event
Charles Williams, a Pullman porter in charge, describes waking to a rumbling jar as his car detached from the train at Minneapolis Montreal. He recalls being thrown and stunned, then crawling out after regaining senses as passengers boarded at various stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Williams
Minneapolis
Montreal
Passenger car crash reports brave rescues and damage
A veteran recalls a severe accident where the car rested on its side after overturning. He describes opening doors, aiding some passengers, and finding others unharmed as they were in separate compartments. He notes his car’s weight spared more damage and predicts the company faces total loss of the vehicle.
Women Overcome by Fear in Railroad Accident
William Severance of Somerville recalls a deadly train crash near West Medford where the rear coach derailed from the track causing a smash. He describes a perceptible slow down and a bump that sent women and men into fear before rescuers arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Severance
Somerville
West Medford
Attempted wreck near Breakneck on railroad near West Boylston
Frank L. Morrill aged 18 from Holden was arrested at his home and charged with placing obstructions on a railroad track and attempting to wreck a train near the Breakneck section. Earlier reports noted stones on the opposite track and repeated attempts to obstruct the line.
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West Boylston
Frank L. Morrill
Holden
John A. Maroney
Boston & Maine Railroad
Frank H. Baldwin
Clinton
Queen Confers on Spain’s Chamber Policy
Madrid reports Marshal Martinez Campos held a 90 minute meeting with the Queen Regent. He said a policy shift could occur if the majority backs the new cabinet’s economic plan and colonial stance. The Queen will decide after meeting Sagasta and Pidal. she favors keeping the chambers but fears election disruption. A Conservative cabinet would be needed, Liberals refuse office. Campos sought to retain chambers if Liberals took power, but failed.
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Madrid
Marshal Martinez Campos
Senor Sagasta
Senor Pidal
Chamber of Deputies
Campos
Bad Man With Razor Reported At Chelsea Bakery
Abraham Rice, a Chelsea baker, said a young man entered the Arlington Vale bakery last evening around 9 and refused to leave. Rice was cut on the thumb when the intruder drew a razor but fled after a bystander intervened. Rice can identify the assailant.
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Abraham Rice
Arlington
Vale Street
Chelsea
Rice
Lineman Welch Hart Shocked By Live Wire Fall
Albert Welch of 198 Harrison Avenue was shocked from a live wire while working on a pole thirty feet high at Freeport and Pleasant streets yesterday afternoon and was knocked to the ground.
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Freeport and
Pleasant Streets
Albert Welch
Harrison Avenue
Parnell Guards Hold Drill Tourney at Broadway Hall
The Parnell Guards staged a drill tourney last evening under Captain Thomas Burney and Lieutenants Connolly and Leyton. After a fine display of war tactics a banquet followed with speeches by Commodore B A McLaughlin Patrick A Foley Frank Cassidy D J OConnor Sergeant T OConnor Florence F Scannell James F Foley Joseph Grady and John Barrett. Songs were performed by Joseph F Talbot T J OConnor John F Ring James Lynch Lieutenant James Walsh Somerville and mascot Forest J McLaughlin Connolly.
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Parell Guards
Parnell Guards
Broadway Hall
Thomas Burney
Connolly
Leyton
B. A. McLaughlin
Patrick A. Foley
Frank Cassidy
Division 4
D. J. O’connor
Thomas O'Connor
Florence F. Scannell
Local Assembly 6789 Initiates Seven Members in Webster Hall
At the regular meeting of Local Assembly 6789 K of L in Webster Hall East Boston seven new members were initiated and five applications sent to investigation. The Central Labor Union and Building Trades Council were condemned for seeking a boycott of Rochester Brewing Company products whose workers are K of L members. A meeting of the 5789 K of hk Club is set for next Sunday at 8 pm in Webster Hall with 469 voters expected to attend.
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K. of L
Webster Hall
Boston
Central Labor Union and Building Trades Council
Rochester Brewing Company
K. of
K. of Hk
Assembly
Doherty Bon Voyage Taken By Friends Before Lucania Sail
Michael Doherty of Leverett street was bid a bon voyage by friends at his home last night. He plans a business and pleasure trip to the Emerald Isle and will be joined by many friends to New York for a Saturday sail aboard the steam ship Lucania.
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Michael Doherty
Leverett Street
Doherty
Emerald Isle
Mr. Doherty
New York
Lucania
Rosary of Mary Encyclical Urges Rosary Devotion
The New York Freeman's Journal will publish a summary of Pope Leo XIII's encyclical urging increased devotion to the Virgin Mary. It stresses October as a special month for Mary, praises the Rosary as an ancient, powerful confraternity, and calls bishops to promote perpetual rosary and widespread participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Freeman’s Journal
Leo XIII
Mary
Dominick
Man Arrested for Forgery in New York Check Case
Louis Shapiro alias M Nueburghs, described as a clever forger, was arrested by the bank squad yesterday for uttering a $1400 forged check on Bowery National Bank of New York. He opened accounts with other drafts and claimed to operate as Manhattan Cloak Company at 97 Oliver Street. He is to be arraigned in court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Shapiro
M. Nueburghs
Bowery National Bank of
New York
Shapiro
Continental Bank
Chauncy Street
P. Cohen
Crescent Place
Manhattan Cloak Company
Oliver Street
Young Butters Out
Concord hears John M Harris of Wagetham will get a preliminary in district court Monday on murder charge in Mrs Erma Butters case. Prosecution reportedly has direct evidence that Carleton Butters witnessed the shooting. Carleton, released from hospital, heads to Lexington and will attend the inquest Monday.
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Concord
John M. Harris
Wagétham
Erma Butters
Carleton Buthers
Carleton Butters
Lexington
American girl wins Mendelssohn stipendium in Berlin
Miss Leonora Jackson, an American, captured the Mendelssohn stipendium prize of 1600 marks in Berlin marking the first time the honor has gone to an American. The contest drew high interest from musicians and music students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Leonora Jackson
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Fulton
Justin D. Fulton
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Marine Park Pier
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N Ana Chy
J. L. Beroff
Chicago
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Lodge
Mrs. Burke
Great Britain
Back Bay Raider
MR. Kelley
TRE Express
Engineer Hall
Cident
Tunate
J. W. Bean
Ely
Maybury
Lane
Kennedy
Union Station
Thurlow
W. Hi
Williams
Boston & Maine
Bad Man With
Razor
Lineman Welch Hart
L. A
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