Man Rides Wild Runaway Horse to Save Crowded Street
Daniel Leonard of Armstrong Transfer jumped from his wagon onto a runaway horse on Boylston street to stop it from entering a crowd on Washington street. The horse bucked and crashed into a cab. William Dunn was knocked unconscious but recovered. Police and bystanders halted the animal after a dramatic escape through Park Square.
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Boylston Street
Daniel Leonard
Armstrong Transfer Company
Washington and
Boylston Streets
Park Square
Washington Street
William Dunn
Bath Street
Alice M. Abbott
Main Street
Westford
Frank A. Hudson
Tremont Street
Washington
Boylstontreet
Hotel Brewster
Griswold
Chiswold
Miss Smith
Foss Just Misses Voyage to Europe
Governor Foss and family delayed the Franconia's sailing hour as they bid farewell to Benjamin S. Foss and his Californian bride. Governor Foss and party boarded early, spent time in the saloon, then hurried ashore as the gangplank was removed.
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Franconia
Governor Foss
Helen
Esther
Goodby
Benjamin S. Foss
Europe
Cunard Surgeon Misses Ship on Liverpool to New York Run
Dr J Daniels Cunard line surgeon bound for Altonia missed the vessel by minutes as Franconia cleared the dock. Towboat captains promised to aid but apparently forgot. Other saloon passengers included Mr and Mrs Harry B Russell and sons from Brockton. ship carried 65 saloon 160 second cabin 350 steerage passengers. Largest shipment of apples from here this year was
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J. Daniels
Cunard Line
Altonia
Liverpool
New York
Dr. Daniels
Franconia
Commercial Wharf
Harry B. Russell
Robert
Lawrence
Brockton
Russell
Douglas
Cargo Hold Surplus: 12000 Barrels Reported in Hold
In the ship’s hold, authorities noted more than 12,000 barrels packed within the cargo area. The exact contents and destination remain under investigation as focus shifts to safety and inventory verification.
Firemen Eligible for Promotion Test Next Month
Fire Commissioner Daly announced all full paid firemen including engineers assistant engineers hosemen and laddermen are eligible for the lieutenant promotion test to be held at the Civil Service Commission offices on November 6 7 8 9 and 10. The move aims to curb political influence by valuing seniority knowledge and record. younger men fear the test favors pen and paper skills while some veteran candidates hesitate to apply under the new system.
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Daly
Leutenant
Civil Service Commission
Three Fires in Cambridge Ignite Central Square Alarm
Three small fires, one possibly incendiary, broke out in Cambridge early evening sparking Central square fright. First at 7 50 P M in the basement of M O Keeffes store 221 Western Avenue caused slight damage. A second at 9 29 P M in Bennett s millinery on Massachusetts Avenue corner Norfolk Street filled the basement with smoke but was extinguished after about thirty minutes.
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Cambridge
Central Square
M. O’keeffe
Western Avenue
Bennett's Millinery
Massachusetts Avenue
Norfolk Street
Lynn Shoe Cutters Strike and Lockout Impasse Deepens
In Lynn the Cutters Assembly and manufacturers clash over a 45 hour week. About 600 workers were displaced as 18 factories locked out while 500 cutters quit. unions seek an eight hour day with Saturday half-holiday, firms resist. Arbitration offered is declined, tensions rise as the industry faces heightened wage and hours disputes.
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Lynn
Walsh
Supple
Horace W. Sawyer
Manufacturers’ Association
Mitchell-Caunt Shoe Company
Stephen M. Walsh
Knights of Labor Cutters’ Assembly
Smith Escapes McMahon In 10 Rounds At Empire Club
Jim Smith Westchester middleweight outpointed Tom McMahon of Pittsburgh in a brisk 10 round bout at the Empire Athletic Club. McMahon floor Smith three times in early rounds but Smith took control later, and McMahon wore down by the final bell.
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New York
Jim Smith
Westchester
Tom McMahon
Pittsburg
Empire Athletic Club
McMahon
Smith
Pittshugger
Buzzie Lamb case sows doubts in Stamford divorce suit
Russell G. Griswold testifies in Manhattan court over Helen Woodruff Smith jilt claim seeking $50,000. Cross examination yields retractions and references to "Buzzie Lamb" letters, a torn note, and photos as spectators pack the courtroom.
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New York
Russell G. Griswold
Helen Woodruff Smith
Stamford, Conn
Griswold
Homer Cummins
Stamford
Miss Smith
Buzzie Lamb
Helen
Indian War Writer Frances Carrington Dies at 66
Frances Gourtney Carrington widow of General Henry Carrington died at 19 Summer Street Hyde Park after a two year illness. She wrote Army Life on the Plains about Indian uprisings and was active in Hyde Park Current Events Club. Survived by daughters Jane Carrington and Henrietta Freeman.
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Frances Gourtney Carrington
Henry Beebearrington
Summer Street
Hyde Park
Plains
G. W. Drummond
General Carrington
Carrington
Robert Courtney
Franklin, Tenn
Hyde Pak
Jane Carrington
Henrietta Freeman
George Freeman
United States Navy
Rodgers Arrives in Fort Worth for Hearst Flight Prize
Avii ator Rodgers landed in Fort Worth at 4 17 p m after a transcontinental flight from New York to San Francisco. The stop was part of his attempt to win the William R Hearst $50 000 prize.
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Fort Worth, Tex
Rodgers
New York
San Francisco
William R. Hearst
Hecklers Keep On The Job In Middlesex Rally
Lieutenant Governor Frothingham and supporters covered 120 miles in Middlesex county as militant suffragists trailed the Republicans to Stoneham where a large rally was held. Miss Foley spoke while Frothingham spoke and suffragists denied any interruption.
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Frothingham
Middlesex County
Stoneham
Miss Foley
Mr. Frothingham
Suffragist Miss Foley Sparks Disruption At Stoneham Rally
In Stoneham Lieutenant-Governor Frothingham speaks in the town square while Miss Foley tours and enlists John Doherty to drive a team. She climbs in, faces away from the crowd, and begins speaking as restive horses and fireworks trigger disorder. Miss Carpenter defends the event amid the Vote for women banner.
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Frothingham
Stoneham
Miss Foley
John Doherty
Doherty
Miss Carpenter
Malden
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