Firemen Demonstrate Land and Water Firefighting Tactics
Boston firefighters staged an exhibition of land and water drills during the Massachusetts State Firemen's Association convention. Fireboat Engine 44 performed with eight hose lines, spraying water as it maneuvered under Congress Street Bridge. land drills showcased ladder and engine crews at Fort Hill square 160-168. A large crowd watched as Chief W. T. Cheswell received cheers.
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Boston
Boston Fire Department
Massachusetts State Firemen’s Association
India Wharf
Congress Street
W. T. Cheswell
Triple tragedy in law office in New York
In Wall Street, William C Turner former Climax Bottling head used a new automatic pistol to kill W J Mallard secretary treasurer and Robert Hamilton president of Climax Bottling then shot himself. A second revolver was found. Motive linked to alleged shortage in Turner's accounts and threatened criminal prosecution. The three men were in Cantor Adams McIntyre offices for a settlement.
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New York
William C. Turner
Climax Bottling Company
W. J. Mallard
Robert Hamilton
Turner
Cantor, Adams & McIntyre
Wall Street
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
Odell
Cantor
Borough
Manhattan
Mallard
Atlanta
Young Men's Democratic Club
Hamilton
Pittsburg
J. I. & A. Hamilton Glass
Hamlton
Climax Company
John F McIntyre
M. Goodman
Edgar Lowentritt
Goodman
Adams
Lowentritt
McIntyre
Messrs. Samilton
Mr. Hamilton
Mr. Mallard
Mr. Leventritt
Leventritt
Melrose considers municipal electric light plant prospects
A city committee favors creating a municipal electric light plant in Melrose and expects board action soon. Officials anticipate cooperative support and actual operations possibly within a year under municipal ownership. In Quincy, Mayor Bryant donated his $1,000 salary to charity, giving $600 for coal and $400 to the hospital.
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Melrose
Board of Aldermen
Quincy
Bryant
Pryant
Quincy City Hospital
Body Found Off Central Wharf In Harbor
A man’s body was found yesterday afternoon off Central Wharf and taken to North Grove street morgue. He is described as six feet ten inches tall, about 170 pounds, with a bald head and a fringe of black hair. He wore a striped dark shirt and trousers with white stockings, no coat or vest.
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Central Wharf
North Grove Street
Murderer James Buchanan Hanged After Guilty Plea
In Nacogdoches Texas on October 17 Jim Buchanan a Black man was tried for the Hicks family murder. He entered a guilty plea and was legally hanged within two hours after sentencing, marking a swift end to the case.
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Nacogdoches
Texas
Jim Buchanan
Hicks
Remarkable Kidney Case Moves Seven Miles For Shopping
Susannah McHenry of Billings Missouri and later Burbank California says her life was saved by Peruna after doctors gave up. At 84 she rode seven miles to Los Angeles, shopped, and climbed stairs for a photo to prove the remedy’s effect. The ad urges October kidney caution and promotes Peruna as a unique cure.
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Burbank
Cal
Susannah McHenry
Billings
California
Los Angeles
Pertma
Dinner Planned for Peary by Arctic Club
The Peary Arctic Club in New York met to plan a dinner for Lieutenant Peary when his health allows attendance. A letter from Peary praised the club's support, noted the pole was not reached, and promised a full report with charts. The club lauded his courage and invited Arctic figures to the dinner.
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New York
Peary Arctic Club
Peary
Bridgeman
New York City
Pole
Yea
Arctic
R. B. Peary
Peary Arette Club
Annals of Science and Discovery
Sir Clements Markham
The
Royal Geographical Society
Duke of Abruzzi
Alfred Harmsworth
James Gordon Bennett
Boer Leaders Disappointed by European Canvass Efforts
Oct 17 Berlin. Boer generals say they should have gone to America first for funds. Botha notes they will finish Europe tours before visiting the United States. Total raised here is 67,500 dollars, with one American donor surpassing all German contributions. Pan-German organizers push anti-British tone, but Boers resist certain demands. Generals met callers, appeared on hotel balcony to cheering crowds. Newet quips about preferring life on his farm due to his personality.
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Berlin
America
Botha
United States
Europe
Germany
Newet
Death by gas ends Ida Craddock yoga leader
New York dispatch reports Ida Craddock, Chicago yoga church leader and author of controversial works, died by inhaling gas to avoid prison or asylum after a federal case over sending obscene matter through the mails. Craddock had served time on Blackwell's Island for circulating an objectionable book and faced further prosecutions in multiple cities. She originated from Denver and drew attention during the World’s Fair defense of the danse du centre.
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New York
Ida Craddock
Church of the Yoga
Chicago
United States
Miss Craddock
Blackwell's Island
Philadelhia
Washington
Denver
O Neill Columbia's Captain New York
F L O Neill was today elected captain of the Columbia baseball team for the coming season in New York.
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New York
F. L. O'Neill
Columbia
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Irving Sparks
Philip F. Shaw
W. 8. Eaton
John EF. Pomeroy
R. W. Clark
Ls. FE
J. H. Silva
W. J. Millin
J. ’. Humphrey
F. C. Shannon
D. A. O'Leary
H. M. Crowell
S. E. O’brien
W. S. Eaton
Harbor
Soea
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Susannah M.henry
Hale
Hearty
Peruna
Peruna CO
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