Five Survivors Rescued From Florida Keys Wreckage
Six men clung to two timbers after a hurricane wrecked houseboat No 4 off the Florida coast on Oct 18. One man, driven mad, leaped to the sea, leaving five survivors Frank Revely Gus Johnson Ben Clarke Abner Bell and John Campbell. They were rescued by the British steamer Heatherpool capt John Grieves on Oct 19 and landed at Norfolk.
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Norfolk
Florida
Heatherpool
John Grieves
New Orleans
Rotterdam
Frank Revely
Marianna
Fla
Gus Johnson
Brooklyn
N. Y
Ben Clarke
Somerville
Mass
Abner Bell
Kissimee
John Campbell
Philadelphia
Florida East Coast Railway
Florida Keys
Grieves
Despondent man ends life with toy cannon blast
Joseph H. Gifford, 28, a wealthy contractor with a wife and three children, died at his 306 Belmont Street home when a loaded toy cannon exploded after ignition. Flames engulfed his clothing as relatives extinguished the fire. His family cited long illness and past mental trouble as factors.
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Brockton
Joseph H. Gifford
Belmont Street
George R. Bailey
Gifford
Westboro
Water main burst floods Somerville Broadway intersection
A 24 inch water main burst at Broadway and Austin in Somerville at about 1 am. Workmen fought the flow by 3 am as the major Bofton supply line leaked. Metropolitan and Somerville officials coordinated repairs while the street flooded into yards and scuppers. Pilectrolysis is suspected to have damaged pipes as in Charlestown and nearby areas.
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Broadway
Austin
Somerville
Bofton
Charlestown
Greater
Boston
Butter Delights Highlight at Boston Food Fair Booth
The American Farm Products Company showcases delicious butter at their Boston Food Fair booth inviting attendees to sample and enjoy.
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American Farm Products Company
Boston Food Fair
Lodge Speaks in Wakefield Arraigns Moran Sharply
In Wakefield and surrounding reaction, Lodge criticizes Moran amid chatter on labor and socialism. He argues against socialist laws and warns that naive appointees resignations signal a constitutional tension. He notes U S limits on cheap foreign labor and contrasts Australia New Zealand and Massachusetts population trends.
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Lodge
Wakefield
Chapin
Moran
Australia
New Zealand
Massachusetts
United States
Wakefield Rally Draws Large Republican Crowd
In Wakefield on October 25 Senator Lodge and State Treasurer Chapin addressed about 1000 people in the town of District Attorney Moran. Chairman Studley said it was the largest Republican rally Wakefield has seen and Lodge criticized the Democratic plank on government ownership.
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Wakefield
Lodge
Chapin
Moran
Chattman Studley
Gray's Overcoat Sale at Gray Co Washington and Hanover
Gray Company announces a coat sale at its Washington and Hanover locations. Bargains include discounted overcoats with limited-time offers for shoppers. Products cover men and women sizes while stock lasts.
Overcoat Sale Notice by Gray's Co. Washington and Hanover
Gray's Overcoat Sale notice lists B. Gray, Co. as seller with location in Washington and Hanover. The brief item announces discount outerwear offerings and a promotional sale event.
Governor Marus Answers at Lynn Amid Trust Trial Talk
A Lynn event features Governor Marus defending his record and challenging critics. He cites trial goals, promises, and use of power while noting questions about bribery prosecutions, case handling, and juror expenses. The speech frames his administration against opponents and public scrutiny.
Guild Draws Big Crowd in Springfield Campaign Speech
Governor Curtis Guild Jr spoke before about two thousand people in Court Square. He attacked Moran and Hearst, praised his record, and drew loud applause as he critiqued the opponents and defended his campaign, following a day that included a veterans memorial unveiling and a city tour.
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Springfield
Curtis Guild, Jr
Court Square
Guild
Moran
Yellow Press
A. P
Oerey
Gray's Overcoat at Sale
Gray Co Washington and Hanover advertise a sale featuring overcoats. Local shoppers are invited to explore discounted outerwear at the store.
Moran Denies Backing by Wealthy New York Backer
District Attorney hopeful Moran challenges Governor Guild on corruption charges and ties to William R Hearst. He recalls Boston paper declined endorsement, asserts he is not controlled by any backer and questions Judge Dana’s appointment. Moran presses for direct replies from Guild on the campaign issues.
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Guild
Moran
William R. Hearst
New York
Boston
Dana
Moran Collapses After Two Speeches in Fall River
District Attorney John B. Moran of Suffolk County, gubernatorial candidate for three parties, spoke to about 4000 people at the Academy of Music in Fall River after a tiring train ride. He delivered Moran doctrine with strong vigor then retired to bed, noting his good day’s work.
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Fall River
John B. Moran
Suffolk County
Mill City
Academy of Music
Congressman Hoar in Critical Condition
The condition of Congressman Rockwood Hoar remained critical tonight in Worcester following the events detailed in the report. His status prompted ongoing medical updates and concern from colleagues and constituents.
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Worcester
Rockwood Hoar
Boston Area Weather Forecast Fair With Light Winds
Fair weather projected for Friday and Saturday in Boston and vicinity with light generally westerly winds. Northeastern districts see longest stretch of fair weather with cooler? No. temps change minor. New England coast winds fresh west to southwest. great lakes slight rain expected elsewhere.
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Boston
Washington
Great Lakes
New England
Ute Stand Off As Troops Hold Powder River Bend
Troop M of the Tenth Cavalry under Major C H Grierson blocks Little Powder River near Crook County to prevent Ute retreat toward the Shoshones. General Greely sends two more troops as reinforcements amid storm delays, warning of possible bloodshed unless Utes surrender. Reports hint at Cowboys clashing with Indians as the situation looms on the western frontier.
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Gillette
Wyo
Little Powder River
Custer
United States
Fort Neb
Bligeerd
Reneee
Tenth
Indiana
Little
Powder River
Rosebuds
Nebraska
Wyoming
A. W. Greely
Labor War Shapes Shoe Workers Union Fight
In Brockton 16 000 members of the Boot and Shoe Workers Union and about 35 000 nationwide face a possible conflict after the general executive board voided a recent election naming Thomas B Hickey as general president and Charles P Murray as general vice president. The board ordered a new election for the two offices, citing fraud and directing the referendum be set aside. Hickey and Murray, backed by counsel, vow to pursue litigation to overturn the election in court. A mass meeting of local unions will decide further action.
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Brockton
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
United States
Thomas B Hickey
John F. Tobin
Charles P. Murray
Lynn
Collis Lovely
St. Louis
General Executive Board
Boston
M.H. Leydon
Board of Election Inspectors
Lega Ae
Pept
Bers
Thomas B. Hickey
Gen
General Board
Thomas
B. Hickey
Murray
Cutters” Union
Shoe Workers’ Unions
Hickey and Murray
Hickey
Executives Council
Coughtan Brothers
Abington
Gray's Overcoat Sale In Washington and Hanover
Gray Co announces a coat sale in Washington and Hanover with advertised discounts and limited stock. The notice highlights winter outerwear at reduced prices and directs customers to visit local Gray stores for details.
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Gray Co
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F. Gray Co
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