Panic in Louisville theatre injures many
In Louisville at the Masonic Temple a polyscope exploded during a Tennessee’s Pardner show. A stampede injured at least 25 people, with five in serious condition. Victims include Mrs. Gross, Mrs. Schmidt, Miss Hulger, a 14 year old boy, and operator Mr. Latch. Fire-like flare sparked panic, crowd surged toward exits, many leaped from galleries.
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Louisville
Masonic Temple
Charles Gross
George Schmidt
Kate Hulger
C. W. Blunk
George Meyer
Inne
Frank Latch
Miss Pal- Ham
F. C. Schneider
Tennessee
Dience
Des Moines Society Split Over Cruiser Christening Choice
Des Moines residents clash as Governor Shaw names Frances West as the Des Moines cruiser Des Moines christener, despite Mayor Hartenblower preferring a different social figure. The city divides into factions loyal to the Mayor or the Governor, highlighting social rank and local politics.
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Des Moines
Frances West
Quincy
Mass
Iowa
Miss West
Harvey West
Nes Moines
Shaw
Hartenblower
Des Moines Society
Abolish the Jails Says Koren
Forty nine Harvard students were taken to Deer Island on Boston's prison steamer to hear John Koren advocate abolishing jails. He argued that the probation system is superior and that indeterminate sentences allow custody to fit rehabilitation, reducing harm and guiding reform.
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Harvard
Deer Island
Boston
Bridge of Sighs
John Koren
Board of Prison Investigation
Reverend Berle Receives Warm Brighton Reception Marking Install
The Brighton Congregational Church held a public reception last evening for Reverend A. Berle D.D. celebrating his installation amid praise from Reverend Lorimer and others. Gifts included a diamond brooch for Mrs Berle and a fine gold watch inscribed Oct 2 1901. Dr Lorimer urged Berle to serve where his talents fit best, while praising Tremont Temple and the Boston work Berle has undertaken.
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Brighton Congressmont
Berle
Dr. Lorimer
Tremontemple
Ehton Ehurch
Brighton
Uae
Jon As Jr
A. ‘Berle
A. ‘Berle, D. D
Brighton Congregational
Wake
Lorimer
Boston
Berleware
Tremont
Buffalo-and return excursion via New York City
Popular excursion offered by the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad via steamboat lines between Boston and New York with return to Buffalo. Leaves Boston on Thursday October Mth with return valid until October 20th. Tickets staterooms and full information available at State House Terminal and Back Bay stations.
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N. H
Fall River
Stonington
Norwich
Boston
New York
Buffalo
State House
Terminal
Back Bay
Murder in Plymouth Shocked Italian Community
Mrs Lizzie Serioli a well known Italian resident of Plymouth is found murdered on the road between 8 and 9 am. A stiletto injuries include a deep abdomen and neck wound as a train engine witness recalls seeing a man and woman near the tracks. Police seek an Italian boarder who might aid in locating the killer.
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Plymouth
Lizzie Serioli
Serioli
Scroll
Royal Marine Band of Italy Delights Food Fair Crowd
The Royal Marine Band of Italy drew a warm reception at the Food Fair in Boston. Soloist Giannini delivered an aria from Il Trovatore and sang La Tu la Vedi and O Promise Me as encores. Miss Nellie Dot Ranche spoke on entertaining at small parties and breakfast entertaining, while Porto Rico delegates visit the fair. Four Ben Hur performances and four movie showings will now run daily.
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Royal Marine Band of
Italy
Grand Hall
Sioner Giannini
Tha Bard
Nellie Dot Ranche
Porto Rico
Boston
Fire on Oliver Street damages several firms on four stories
A blaze at 1 10 this morning tore through a four story brick block at Oliver and Franklin streets. It confined to the fourth floor occupied by Alger McFarland steel workers whose loss is listed. lower floors housed Eastern Specialty Company and Franklin Process Improving Company with only water damage and small losses.
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Oliver and
Franklin Streets
Alger & Mcfloor, Farland
Eastern Specialty Company
Franklin Process Improving Company
M'Devitt's Pleas Sustained in Acquittal Case
Charles F. McDevitt of Roxbury was tried in Municipal Criminal Court before Judge Burke on drunkenness charges. He said he never drank and showed a lifelong epilepsy. the court sustained his pleas and acquitted him.
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Charles F. McDevitt
Roxbury
Municipal Criminal Court
Burke
McDevitt
Six-Team Polo League Holds Meeting At Savoy
The American League of Professional Roller Polo Clubs met at the Hotel Savoy with President Murnane presiding. Represented clubs include Lowell Lawrence Portland Lewiston Plymouth Salem and players listed for each squad.
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Hotel Savoy
Murnane
Lowell
Lawrence
Portland
Lewiston
Plymouth
Salem
Lawrence Garitt
Curtis
Jason
Wiley
H. Devlin
Tibbetts
McGilvray
Mercer
Holderness
Fox
Hipson
Tarrant
Miller
Wood
Mulien
G. Cunningham
Hobe Whiting
Whipme Itland
Canavan
Lincoln
Cameron
Campbell
McKay
Mallory
Lations
lem—Wodtke
T. Murphy
B. Doherty
Cusick
Heffernes
J. Mooney
Roberts
Public Franchise League seeks answers from candidates on city franchises
A flood of replies to October 14 letter questions on public franchises, city ownership of Washington street subway, and referendum rights are published. The list includes candidates for House and Senate with positions affirmed on compensation to public services and city ownership or leasing of transit facilities.
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Public Franchise League
Tremont
House
Senate
Washington Street Subway
Ecity
Charles F. Spellman
Springfield
Boston
John J. Mansfield
Ward 17
Washington Street
J. R. Conant
Somerville
Arthur P. Sleeper
Natick
James J. Malley
Cambridge
Rodolphus A. Swan
New Bedford
SWIFT
Vineyard Haven
H. D. Hunt
North Attleboro
Schofield
Saunders and Dean
Nickerson
Tayn
John. K. Berry
Suffolk
Crane
Boston Transit Commission
Adams Square
Devonshire
State
Co S8
Postoffice Square
Federal
High
Summer Bedford Streets
Harrison Avenue
Umon
Roxbury
Grateful letters praise Peruna across many lives
Miss Mamie Groth of Platteville Wisconsin and others share experiences after using Peruna. They report relief from backache headaches and systemic catarrh with rapid improvement and praise the medicine as a helpful tonic for women and families. Several authors mention consulting Dr Hartman for advice and citing personal recovery.
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Mamie Groth
Platteville
Wis
Mawuic Uryvin
Hattie E. Grove
Monticello
Hartman
H. E. Grove
Gridley
Dewey
Manila
Ann E. Gridey
Peruna
Maggie Franks
I. D. Hayes
Druid Hill Avenue
Baltimore
Ella Miskell
Leota
Scott County
Ind
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
House Subways Debate Divides on Elevated Bill Path
Lawmakers clash over the House subway measure with opponents pressing to reference the Elevated bill to the next General Court while pushing Dean referendum defeat and supporters urging the elevated bill to proceed to a third reading.
Pan-American Exposition at its unsurpassed attractions
This passage advertises the Pan-American Exposition as a premier amusement and educational display. It touts the Boston and Albany as the only direct double track route from New England, highlighting safety, premium cars, and excellent train service, and urges readers to request a descriptive circular from A. J. Hanson, General Passenger Agent.
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New England
Boston & Albany
Hanson
Pan Am Excursion to Buffalo From Boston Area
The Boston and Albany line announces another excursion to Buffalo on October 24 with return by 9 PM October 29. Rates carried are 7.50 from Boston 7 from South Framingham 6.40 from Worcester 5.50 from Palmer and 3 from Springfield Westfield and Pittsfield. A list of Buffalo hotels and boarding houses will be mailed on request to A S Hanson, general passenger agent.
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Boston
Albany
Buffalo
South Framingham
Worcester
Palmer
Springfield
Westfield
Pittsfield
Hanson
Cambridge Fire Claims Second Victim Carrie Clark
Carrie Clark died at Cambridge Hospital after being burned in the Monday night fire that also killed Mrs. Caroline Gould. Fire officials reported the blaze at the Cambridge residence and the two victims’ deaths followed.
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Carrie Clark
Caroline Gould
Cambridge Hospital
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Charles W. White, Jr
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Waverhill
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Lee W. “Reed
Charlestown
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Webster
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North Adams
Edward H. Keith
Campello
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