Train crash in North station yards injures many
An Eastern division train collided with a Western division train near the main bridge of North station yards just before 4:14 PM. One person was seriously injured and seven slightly hurt as engines and cars were damaged. panic and broken windows followed while passengers were moved to hospital or home.
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Nion
North Station
Upper East Somerville
Western Division
Eastern Division
George Wallace
George August
August
Venetia
Barnsdale
Boston & Maine
New Hampshire Lumbermen Seek 1.5 Million Overcharge Suit
Preliminary steps toward a $1,500,000 lawsuit are being taken by the New Hampshire Lumbermen's Association against the Boston and Maine railroad. The 49 members claim overcharges since June 10, 1908, amounting to $2 per car on lumber shipped within the state, affecting shippers in ice, granite, brick trades, and small merchants. A committee led by Sheriff Nathaniel Doane, Milton Reed, and LL A. Glines is gathering preliminary information.
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New Hampshire Lumbermen’s Association
Boston & Maine Railroad
Lumbermen’s Association
Nathaniel Doane
Hillsboro County
Milton Reed
Exeter
LL A. Glines
Canterbury
No-License Celebration in Cambridge Marks Temperance Anniversary
A Cambridge gathering celebrates Father Mathew's temperance legacy with a large parade and speeches. Mayor Thurston urges a wider no-license majority, praising the movement's benefits and urging ongoing public commitment to abstinence. The event features Rev. Father Shanley recounting Mathew's reform saga across Ireland and America.
Torchlight Parade Marks Cambridge 114th Mathew Birthday
More than 2000 people attended a Cambridge torchlight procession celebrating Rev Theobald Mathew's 114th birthday. The event featured a parade led by Chief Marshal John T. Shea and a rally in St. Thomas Aquinas Hall with speakers Rev Walter J. Shanley and Mayor Thurston. The occasion showcased colored autos with cyan lights, bands, and a banner reading We Want a Larger No Majority.
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Cambridge
Goa
Father Shanley
Connecticut
Father Mathew
Kilkenny
Cork
Thurston
Theobald Mathew
Cambridge Total Abstinence Organization
St. Thomas Aquinas Hall
Walter J. Shanley
Michael J. Doody
St. Mary’s Church of the Annunciation
John T. Shea
Fourth Street
East Cambridge
Reading
Mr. Shea
William E. Doyle
Daniel H. Quinn
Total Abstinence Society
Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association
Newsboys Nab Suspect After City Wide Chase
A trio of 14 and 15 year olds pursued an alleged robber, helped detain a victim, and led police to a suspect after reporting a diamond ring theft at Newspaper row. They identified David Mitchell, of Corning street, as present. the drunken victim was kept as a witness.
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Nicola Distacio
Lynn Street
Antonio Chester
Leverett Street
Frindo Sullo
Prince Street
Highland
Gallagher
Leutenant
Howard Street
David Mitchelman
Corning Street
Melrose Girl Posts Letter in Fire Alarm Box
In Melrose on October 10 a girl attempted to mail a letter into a fire alarm box at Melrose and Ashland. The envelope addressed to John G. Colton of the Hotel Victoria in New York was found protruding from the box by Fire Chief Joseph Edwards who forwarded it to the post office for mailing.
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Melrose
Ashland
Warantee
John G. Colton
Aged Woman Sues Estate for Fifty Thousand Dollars
Sarah Josephine Emmons has filed suit in Superior Court against the estate of her sister Mrs. Julia B. French for 50000. Plaintiffs allege misappropriation of two notes and multiple unpaid contracts involving furniture jewelry and property transfers. Defendants are Arthur Lord and Sherman L Whipple as administrators. The case cites alleged loans promises and a payout for restraint of claims.
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Sarah Josephine Emmons
Julia B. French
Woman Testifies in Court as John Smith Is Sentenced
In Superior Criminal Court Bessie Norwell blamed herself as John C. Smith received a one year Houses of Correction term for stabbing Mrs. Norwell at her doorway on September 21. Norwell, who had known Smith as a friend, testified he was jealous yet pleaded for mercy. Her mother urged punishment as Smith sobbed and was led away.
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Bessie Norwell
Superior Criminal Court
John C. Smith
Houses of Correction
Mrs. Norwell
Smith
Won't Print Speech of Pres Hugo at Bottlers Meet
The American Bottlers Protective Association voted not to publish President George B. Hugo’s annual address denouncing labor unions. The decision sparked a heated debate led by D. L. V. Moffett with opposition warning of business losses. Hugo pledged to print the address at his own expense, Denver chosen as next meeting city, John A. Glendel named president, Henry Schmidt treasurer.
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Atlanta
American Bottlers’ Protective Association
George B. Hugo
Boston
D. L. V. Moffett
Hugo
Denver
John A. Glendel
Baltimore
Henry Schmidt
Brooklyn
Colonial Lowboy and Mahogany Arm Chair Featured for Sale
Colonial Lowboy with six drawers in mahogany offered alongside a mahogany arm chair in solid wood with carved back. The text notes pricing lines and a factory that can produce high grade ordered work with prompt designs and estimates.
Exploding Kegs Fireman Burned In East Boston Incident
Oscar Carlsen a fireman on the tugboat Charles H Hersey of the Eastern Dredging Company entered the company dryhouse at 172 Condor Street East Boston yesterday afternoon and rolled two kegs together causing an explosion. His clothing caught fire and flames spread to his hands and face. He jumped overboard into shallow water and was rescued severely burned. James King of 53 West Eagle Street and hosemen Nolan and Johnson also sustained burns while fighting the blaze. The fire was fed by paint kerosene and gasoline stored in the dryhouse and the loss is estimated under $5000.
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Oscar Carlsen
Charles H. Hersey
Eastern Dredging Company
Condor Street
Boston
Carsten
Relief Hospital
James King
West Eagle Street
Nolan and
Johnson
Chemical 7
Boylston’s Struggle With Sea
A letter from Captain A. W. Warner of the Boston bark Boylston, then at Mobile quarantine from Cienfuegos, reports a terrible hurricane. The ship was six hours out when the storm hit, then 28 hours under bare poles with 55 to 60 mph winds. The vessel stayed in the Yucatan Channel near drifting on the Colorado Reef and sighted the abandoned dismasted brig Jennie Hulbert at lat 28.32 long 86.35 W with no one aboard and cargo washing out.
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John S. Emery & Co
A. W. Warner
Boston
Boylston
Mobile
Cienfuegos
Yucatan Channel
Colorado Reef
Jennie Hulbert
Cole Pope Marriage at Roxbury Home
Miss Janet Pope and Howard Cole were wed last evening at the Pope residence 45 Julian Street Roxbury in a large gathering. Rev W H Allbright officiated with Miss Ethel Pope and Miss Gertrude Neil as bridesmaids and the groom’s brother as best man. A reception followed with warm congratulations and praised gifts.
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Janet Pope
Howard Cole
William
J. Pope
Julian Street
Roxbury
W. H. Allbright
Ethel Pope
Gertrude Neil
The Emerson Shoe Ad Promotes Comfort and Style
An advertisement lists prices from 3.50 to 5.00 for The Emerson Shoe. Stores are at Washington and Water Streets, corner Court and Hanover, 18 Summer Street, and Dewey Square.
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Emerson
Washington and Water Sts
Cor
Court and Hanover
Summer St
Dewey Square
Not Alarmed Says Douglas on Northwest Visit
Seattle, Oct. 10. Hon. W. L. Douglas the world’s greatest shoemaker and former Democratic Governor of Massachusetts says he is not alarmed by the wave of radicalism sweeping the country. He adds that democracy is waking up and Massachusetts may support Bryan. He notes Hearst as a potential 1908 candidate and says he has not considered heading the ticket. He is accompanied by his wife on an extended Northwest trip.
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Seattle
W. L. Douglas
Massachusetts
Northwest
W. J. Bryan
Hearst
Douglas
Mrs Jefferson Davis Rests Comfortably After Illness
It was learned this morning that Mrs. Jefferson Davis confined at the Hotel Majestic with a severe cold passed a comfortable night and her condition had not worsened.
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New York
Jefferson Davis
Hotel Majestic
Seventy-second Street
Central Park West
Burglar Targets Catholic Churches in Poor Box Thefts
Boston police race to catch a church burglar who has targeted Catholic parishes for a month. St Margaret's on Columbia road Dorchester avenue was broken Tuesday night and offerings from the poor boxes removed. Earlier thefts included St Augustine's chapel and the church auditorium with candles and a gold chalice stolen. A citywide alarm is out for officers to watch for the suspect.
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Boston
Station 11
St. Margaret’s Catholic Church
Columbia Road
Dorchester Avenue
St. Augustine’s
Royal Arcanum Meeting Promises Large Turnout
Charles Sumner Council 695 invites members to a gathering this evening with multiple orations including a speech by the deputy grand regent. Addresses will be delivered by Leon R. Egges, Leo J. Lyons, J. Land, and A. Mehlinger followed by a reception and banquet.
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Charles Sumner
Royal Arcanum
Order
Leon R. Egges
Leo J. Lyons
J. Land
A. Mehlinger
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