Bomb Strikes St Patrick's Cathedral and St Alphonsus Church
A bomb exploded at St Patrick's Cathedral on Fifth Avenue and a second device went off at St Alphonsus Church on West Broadway in New York City. The pair of incidents occurred within hours of each other, with similar materials used, and officials say the motives are unclear. The attacks have sparked shock and condemnation in the city.
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New York
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Fifth Avenue
St. Alphonsus
West Broadway
St. Patrick’s
Brain pierced infant lives after gun accident in Woburn
Jessie Re Pettie a 3-year-old of Woburn remains at Choate Memorial Hospital after a 28 calibre revolver found by two siblings discharged in her bedroom. The bullet struck above the right eye and pierced the skull and brain yet doctors hold cautious hope for recovery.
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Jessie Re Pettie
Woburn
Choate Memorial Hospital
Everett Street
Evening stars and planetary positions noted with anniversaries
The article lists sun and moon events including last quarter Oct 12 and full moon Nov 2, plus moonrise times and planetary positions Jupiter, Venus, Saturn. It marks daylight decrease, auto lamps times, and today’s anniversaries: James O Neill born 1847, Darbytown Road battle 1864, and a Welsh mine explosion death toll one year ago.
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Venus
Jupiter
Saturn
James O'Neil
Darbytown Road
W. Va
Welsh Mine
Boston Area Weather Forecast Shows Fair Skies
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for generally fair conditions on Wednesday and Thursday with moderate northeast to east winds. Washington reports for New England and eastern New York indicate a generally fair pattern with warmer temperatures on those days.
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Boston
Washington
New England
New York
Burdett College Admits New Day and Evening Students
Burdett Business College invites new day and evening students each Monday at 18 Boylston Street, corner of Washington. Roster updated with admissions from the ongoing term.
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Burdett Business College
Boylston St
Cor. Wash
All Hunting in Uplands Suspended by Massachusetts Governor
Governor Walsh issued a proclamation suspending all upland game hunting in Massachusetts due to a sharp rise in forest fires since the hunting season began. Fires worsened on Columbus Day, prompting the decision that a blanket halt is needed until rain quenches the blazes and conditions improve.
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Walsh
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Governor Proclaims Prohibition to Halt Forest Fire Hunting
State officials met with the Governor to address forest damage and devise relief without full hunting closure. After review, a prohibitory measure was chosen to stop all firearm discharge within or near state forests, affecting vacations and upland game not legally protected. The proclamation aims to prevent further damage during the fire season.
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Commissioners On Fisheries and Game
War News In Brief From Front In France And Europe
Allied attacks in northern France target Berry au Bac near Soissons where British forces hold. Lille is reported attacked and occupied by a German corps. Warsaw may fall to German forces as reports reach Washington. Petrograd denies retreat from Przemysl and says siege continues. Belgian government moves to Havre in France. A German squadron under Prince Henry sails near the Aland Islands. Germany warns Holland on Scheldt neutrality.
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Berry-au-Bac
Soissons
Lille
Warsaw
Poland
Washington
United States
Europe
Petrograd
Przemysl
Belgium
Havre
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Aland Islands
Baltic Sea
Holland
Scheldt
Allied Offense Reverses German Push Near Berry au Bac
London dispatch reports Allied forces in northern France resuming the offensive amid the Belgian government’s removal and German westward advance. British EPAs near Berry au Bac and Soissons repeatedly push trenches forward as British and French reinforcements bolster lines. General Joffre and Sir reinforce belief that German pressure is checked by fresh Allied troops.
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London
France
Belgium
Frace
Berry Au Bac
Soissons
Lille
Paris
Joffre
German Plot Seizes South Africa Rebel Maritz Declares Martial Law
Cape Town Union of South Africa reports a rebel command under Colonel Maritz in the northwest Cape Provinces. Martial law declared, civil war within the union. Maritz and officers reportedly joined the enemy and invade the northern Cape province. Continued on Page 5.
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Cape Town
Union of South Africa
London
Maritz
Cape Provinces
Union
Solomon Gerhardus Maritz
The
Cape Province
Martial Law Proclamation Amid World War Strife
The proclamation states a state of war exists between the British Empire and the German Empire and notes the protectorate of the German South West Africa has spread propaganda to lure Union citizens and defense officers away from allegiance, aiming to incite rebellion.
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German Southwest Africa
Bath House Burns at Carson Beach in South Boston
A second bath house burned in three days at Carson Beach on Columbia Road South Boston. District Fire Chief Coulter suspects arson, noting an open door on arrival and other signs. Police probe the earlier Tenean Beach fire believed to be set by firebugs.
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Carson Beach
Columbia Road
Boston
Coulter
Tenean Beach
Imported Rock Panetela Ad Says It Satisfies
An advertisement proclaims Imported Rock Panetela cigarettes as more satisfying than ever, describing them as sweet and mild and urging readers to try the brand.
Braves of Boston Crown World Series Champions
Ed M G rath lauds Boston Braves as they clinch the world title in a flawless display. He celebrates four straight victories at Fenway Park, calling the team champions of champions and praising quality from start to finish as the final ball is caught. Continued on Page 14 Second Col.
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House of Good Cheer
Venetian Room
Rathskeller
Rudolph
Mackien
Pound Shawkey
Pennock
Fenway Park
Boston
Warriors of Stallings
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