Mother Tries Gas Attack on Children in Medford
Mrs Annie Hickey attempted to end her life and kill her three children John 4 months Annie 3 and Margaret 5 by gas after a quarrel with her husband Patrolman Fred Lewis and Thomas Hutchinson forced entry The gas came from a meter and the children survived after treatment by Dr J W Bean and Dr Robinson with Mrs Hickey recovering signs of life reported late.
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Medford
Annie Hickey
John
J. Hickey
Harvard Avenue
Annie
Margaret
Fred Lewis
Thomas Hutchinson
Mrs. Hickey
Frothingham Campaign Response To Convention Demonstration
The Cole statement praises friends for unity and dismisses bandwagon tactics by Frothingham opponents. It notes a frustrated Frothingham backing and says hotel corridor showings and red badges don’t influence the Republican convention. It also mentions a loud Frothingham cheer near Speaker Cole and an irritated manager.
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Frothingham
Hibbard
Cole
Bhat
Republicans pledge dramatic clash at state convention
The description foretells the wildest night the party has seen at the American House with a promise of a furious fight from start to finish at Symphony Hall. Harmony fades as factions brace for a tearing, high stakes convention showdown.
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American House
Symphony Hall
Harvard Man Elopes Mrs Mann in Providence
Edson Charier Edson a Harvard first year law student from a New York family secured a license to wed Mrs Eleanor May Mann widow of Arthur Mann of Boston and Windsor Vermont The marriage was an elopement surprised Mrs Manns Boston friends and Pawtucket parents unaware of the plan and Edson's close circle surprised by the match.
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Providence
Elie Charlier
Edson
Harvard
New York
Eleanor May Mann
Arthur Mann
Boston
Windsor
Nantasket
Harvard man’s father traces navy roots in a French voyage
The Harvard student Tracey Edson and his wife Mrs. Edson, once Paris beauties, are touring France after securing a marriage license in Boston. Edson, 26, from New York, and Mrs. Mann, 30, of Boston, recall the Manns’ tragedy at Nantasket. Edson, a popular Harvard figure, planned a Providence trip after a French journey.
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Harvard
Tracey Edson
United States
Edson
Paris
France
New York
Roosevelt for President Again Declared by Longworth
Congressman Nicholas Longworth, Roosevelt's son in law, declared at the Tri-State Exposition that Theodore Roosevelt would seek the presidency again eight years hence. The crowd reacted with repeated cheers as the remark drew strong support.
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Rock Island, Oc. 2
Theodore Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Longworth Endorses Taft and Roosevelt in Eulogy
In a eulogy for the President's administration Mr Longworth urged William Howard Taft as the next eight year Republican leader and a Taft second term. He then backed Theodore Roosevelt for the following eight years and attacked Bryan's policies as theft of Roosevelt ideas.
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Longworth
William Howard Taft
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt
Bryan
White House
Morgan Gives $20 000 to Taft Sherman Fund
New York October 2 financier J P Morgan contributed 20000 dollars to the Taft Sherman fund dispelling lingering doubt about his support. Roosevelt manager hopes other captains of industry will follow suit.
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New York
J. P. Morgin
Taft-Sherman Fund
Roosevelt
Joss Pitches No Hit No Run Game With Stellar Defense
Joss pitched a no hit no run game as Cleveland defeated Birmingham. Walsh struck out 15 in eight innings, fanning Goode four times and Lajoie and Clarke twice each. Manager Lajoie made flawless plays with ten chances without an error. Only four balls left the infield and just five Cleveland batters reached base. Birmingham scored the lone run on a Chicago signals mix up.
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Joss
Walsh
Goode
Lajoie
Clarke
Cleveland
Joss Defeats White Sox 1-0 to Join Pitching Elite
Adrian Joss pitched a one run win over Chicago, not allowing a single baserunner. Eddie Walsh struck out 15, a 1908 record for a nine inning game, while Waddell fanned 17 in a 10 inning affair. Only three other pitchers have matched such feats in major league history.
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Cleveland
Adrian Joss
White Sox
Chicago
Eddie Walsh
Waddell
Walsh
Joss
John M. Ward
Providence
Buffalo
Lee Richmond
Worcester
Cy” Young
Boston Americans
Athletics
Weather Forecast For Boston And Nearby Areas
High tide at 4 45 a m and 5 00 p m fair conditions forecast for Boston and vicinity with Saturday and Sunday expected to be fair and warmer. Washington forecast notes fair weather for New England and Eastern New York with diminishing northwest winds and warmer conditions on Sunday.
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SOO
Central Vermont
Grand Trunk Railways
Boston
California
North Pacific
Pullman
KE. H. Boynton
Washington St
Washington, D. C
New England
New York
Fire destroys Winthrop boulevard area with two dead
A major blaze last night in Winthrop’s boulevard section left two confirmed dead and property losses exceeding 300000 dollars. Mrs. Henry Dumont perished as firemen attempted a rescue at Crest Hall third floor after an explosion stopped them. A second victim is unconfirmed. The fire swept hotels and cottages from Ocean View avenue east to Irwin street and beyond.
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Winthrop
Boulevard
Henry Dumont
Crest Hall
Ocean View Avenue
Irwin Street
Fire Rages Through Crest Hall and Nearby Homes
Fire at Crest Hall hotel spreads to Ocean View House Crest Hall Annex Milbank Villa and more. Firefighters Jack McCarthy and William Taylor climb a blazing ladder to rescue Mrs. Henry Dumont but an explosion traps them as flames engulf the window.
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Crest Hall
Ocean View House
Milbank
George Knowles
Ocean View Avenue
Irwin Street
Henry Dumont
Winthrop Department
Jack'’ McCarthy
William Taylor
Dumont
Fire At Crest Hall Claims Guests As Unknown Man Found
A blaze at Crest Hall leaves Mrs. Henry Dumont, 40, among victims. A body is found in the ruins. Rumors say several other guests are missing, though confirmations are pending.
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Crest Hall
Fire scene injuries reported in multiple local rescues
Walter G Yeager fell while descending by rope and fractured both legs. Fireman Poffin of Winthrop Department suffered severe bruises. Hugh Frasier of Hose 3 Revere had cuts to face and hands and was taken to Metcalf Hospital. Mrs Ide of Boston fractured legs. Nellie Foley aged 20, domestic on the top floor Ocean View, overcome by smoke and rescued by Metropolitan Officer J A Philbrick, now in precarious condition at Dr Gage's home.
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Walter G. Yeager
Poffin
Winthrop Department
Hugh Frasier
Revere
Metcalf Hospital
Fire destroys multiple wooden buildings in Winthrop
A large fire reports extensive damage to Crest Hall and Crest Hall annex, Ocean View House, Milbank Villa, Milfred Cottage, and several cottages on Irving street and Ocean View avenue. Properties are listed with owners including Fred Hall Mrs I B O Brien Frank Bass Wal ter Haynes Walter Morrison Harry Blanchard Philip Nelligan George B Knowles.
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Crest Hall
Fred Hall
Ocean View House
I. B. O’brien
Milbank Villa
Frank Bass
Milfred
Walter Haynes
Walter Morrison
Harry Blanchard
Irving Street
Philip Nelligan
George B. Knowles
Ocean View Avenue
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