Maritime Crew List From Boston to Newport
A fragment lists crew and officers including Guy Scull and R A Derby of Boston, S H Noyes of Newport, L Hayden Richardson of New York, S S Boylston of Skaneateles, CAPTAIN C Harding, Edward Perham mate, Joseph Higgins steward, L Nelson, F Cursen, A Speach, R E Blouster with no further context.
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R. A. Derby
Boston
S. H. Noyes
Newport
R. L Hayden Richardson
New York
S. S. Boylston
Skaneateles
N. Y
C. Harding
Edward Perham
Joseph Higgins
L. Nelson
Harvard treasure hunters survive wreck of Mayflower off West Indies
Five former Harvard men and seven crew members rescued from the dismasted Mayflower after a hurricane. The treasure hunters had converted the cup defender into a schooner and stored 600 pounds of dynamite in the hold while seeking sunken Spanish treasure in the Caribbean. Norsk steamer Hippolyte Dumois brought them to port amid 90 mph gales as rescue ships faced peril.
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Baltimore
West Indies
Harvard
Hippolyte Dumois
Atlantic Ocean
Southern Exploration Company
New York
Caribbean Sea
Taft and Bryan Debate at Chicago Commerce Banquet
W J Bryan and W H Taft, rival presidential candidates, met at the Chicago Association of Commerce fourth annual banquet. The venue combined three halls to seat all guests with Taft arriving late, and every seat was occupied as the event began.
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Chicago
W. J. Bryan
W. H. Taft
United States
Chicago Association of Commerce
Taft
Crete in War Radiance as Union With Greece Declared
A decree announced Crete's union with Greece in Canaea. The town buzzed with crowds arriving all day, gunfire and cheering but remained orderly. Muslims and Christians mingled without incident.
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Canea
Island of
Crete
Greece
Mussulmans
Taft and Bryan Share Cheerful Greeting at Rally
An ear splitting shout announced Taft’s arrival as Mr. Bryan rose and faced the entrance. The rivals exchanged a brief, friendly exchange before Taft took a seat to Hall’s right while the audience cheered. Bryan asked if Taft had had a good day and the crowd surged with renewed applause.
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Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Hall
Taft
Navy Yard Workers to be Paid Weekly Nationwide
The President approved War and Navy Department recommendations to switch all navy yard and arsenal employees from semi monthly to weekly pay. The change covers yard, arsenal, and related workers across the country.
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Navy Yard
Washington
War and Navy Departments
Massive Pro-Greece Demonstration in Crete Replaces Flags
At 2 pm a large demonstration on the military review ground drew over 10 000 people supporting union with Greece. Leaders of revolutionary factions and party heads marched to consulates, delivered resolutions, and replaced Crete flags with Greek flags on public buildings and the fortress amid short unrest. A government journal issued decree directs officials to govern in the name of the Hellenic government.
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Greece
Crete
Servian government resignations prompt new defence ministry
Belgrade Oct. 7 The Servian ministry led by Premier Velimir Jovanovic has resigned. A new national defence ministry will be formed and will include the leaders of the four political parties.
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Belgrade
Servia
Servian
M. Velimirovics
Affais
National Defence
Captain Survives Atlantic Rescue After 36 Hours
The captain of the French schooner Juanita, sole survivor of 26 aboard, was rescued at St Pierre after clinging to a dory plank for 36 hours in the North Atlantic. He fought two dogs for the plank and was brought to port by the Archamore amid the West Indian hurricane on the Grand Banks.
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ST. Pierre
Migg
North Atlantic
Grand Banks
Juanita Sinks In Hurricanes Night Disaster
The Juanita, on its final trip of the season, broke apart as a hurricane struck. A second wave split the bow, sending the fisherman craft to the depths. The captain clung to a plank and spotted two dark objects, as the sea swept the scene into darkness.
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Juanita
Fourteen Escaped Fire At Lynn Three Story Block
A Lynn blaze at 199 Chestnut street shortly after 11 tonight trapped fourteen people in a three story wooden block. Smoke filled all rooms from the plumbing store on the first floor and occupants on the second and third floors fled in nightclothes with firefighters guiding them to safety.
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Lynn
Chestnut Street
George M. Stoddard
Samuel Fannoor
Michael
Thomas ‘Trudell
Mary
Mosemon
Ida Taylor
Andrew
George Taylor
Hazel
Maud Hadley
New British Cruiser Inflexible Sets Speed Record
The British cruiser Inflexible, during its official trial in Glasgow on October 7, reached 27.25 knots, breaking all previous records. Officials noted fog reduced potential speed.
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Glasgow
Scot
Salem Sets Fastest US Cruiser Speed at 26.88 Knots
The Salem achieved 26.88 knots on a trial run, the fastest speed for a United States cruiser. Chester reached 26.52 knots, while the Birmingham’s top was just under 26 knots.
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United States
Salem
Chester
Birmingham
Boston Area Forecast Summary
Fair conditions in Boston and surroundings with light southerly winds. Thursday. Showers possible Friday morning. Cooler air arriving. Washington forecast notes showers Thursday and Friday for New England with fresher south winds shifting to the west.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Explosion Kills At Richford Grain Elevator In Vermont
In Richford Vermont on October 7 an explosion of dust and gases in a grain elevator operated by the Canadian Pacific and Boston and Maine railroads killed at least 13 people and injured many others. The blast destroyed the elevator and a flour shed and left 75 freight cars useless. Loss is about 400000 dollars. Listed victims include Heman Lahue 40 Lucius Wright 25 Robert Mandigo 22 W C Barney 50 Ralph Haire 20 Herman Niles 25 Charles Narrows 25 Louis Papineau 40 Doma Laporte 21 and Mrs Jere Jellefour and Mrs Arthur Guard 40 plus a workman unnamed and missing.
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Robert Mandigo
W. C. Barney
Ralph Haire
Herman Niles
Charles Narrows
Louis Papineau
Doma Laporte
Tuttle
Richford
Canadian Pacific
Boston & Maine
Elevator explosion levels town roof and 21 workers feared
An explosion at 4:35 in a grain elevator sent the roof skyward and toppled freight cars. Sparks from grain dust and sun through a window are blamed. Twenty one workers were inside. 10 remained unaccounted. Two women nearby died from burns. one worker, Robert Mandigo, perished. A single hand engine could not fight the fire.
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Robert Mandigo
Tie in National League Decides Title Battle Today
New York and Chicago battle for the NL lead with 98 wins 55 losses each and a .641 average. The winner faces Detroit in the world series, while New York’s win over Boston ends Pittsburgh’s hopes. Tensions rise from protests over the tie game and mutiny within Boston.
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New York
Chicago
Detroit Tigers
Boston Doves
Pittsburg
Pirates
Browne and Dahlen
Boston
We Are the Winners Says Chance Cubs Head to New York
Fifteen Cubs board the Lake Shore Twentieth Century Flyer at 2:30 pm bound for New York to play the decisive tie with the Giants tomorrow. Manager Frank Chance leads a cheering crowd as he promises to win the pennant and outlines expected pitchers and lineup for the crucial game.
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Chicago
Ill
Cubs
Lake Shore
New York
Giants
Frank Chance
Giants Ready to Clinch Title Says McGraw
New York manager John J. McGraw declares the Giants will crown the season champions tomorrow night after defeating the Boston team for the third straight time and losing a disputed game to the Cubs on a technicality. He notes Mathewson will pitch the big game after rest and predicts victory over any opposition led by Protesting Charley.
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New York
Bostons
Giants
Cubs
Mathewson
Boston
New Yorks
Charley
John J. McGraw
Sporting Pages Guide Refers Readers to Game Details
Brief instruction directs readers to the sporting pages for full game details and results. The note emphasizes consulting the section dedicated to athletics for scores highlights and team performances.
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Mayflower
Guy Scull
Watling’s Island
A. Speach
R. E. Blouster
Castle Square
Ganera Co
Een Maaper
Boston Hore
California
Pacific Coast
Vermont
Grand Ways
H. Boynton
N. E. PB
Sanford
Europe
Ik Ply
Ig Jn
WAR Ministry For Servia
Iday
Heman Lahue
Mar
Lucius Wright
Jere Jellefour
Arthur Guard
Dahlen
Browne
Joe Kelley
Chance
Pfeister
Reulbach
Hatrack Jack
Kling
Evers
Steinfeldt
Harry
Hoffman
Artie
Tinker
Schulte
Sheckard
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