L Train Accident At City Square Causes Delays
General Bancroft, president of the L line, reported an evening accident when a motor dropped from the third car of a northbound four car train near City Square. The motor struck the fourth car, displacing a track but causing only minor damage. surface cars diverted to Scollay Square while 80 workers repaired guard rails and sleepers. The event paused service between North Station and Sullivan Square, drawing a large crowd amid three accidents in 36 hours.
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Bancroft
L Road
City Square
Sullivan Square
Scollay Square
Atlantic Ave
North Station
Mother of missing girl identifies rings at police HQ
Mrs Geary and her two daughters visited Captain Dugan at Pemberton Square to identify jewelry found on the suitcase victim. The mother, Catherine Geary, provided detailed descriptions of rings her daughter Susana Geary wore, hoping to confirm a link to the victim. The officer produced the rings for verification.
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Police
Pemberton Square
Captain Dugan
Identification of Suitcase Victim As Miss Geary Reported
Mrs Geary and her two daughters identified the suitcase victim as their daughter after recognizing rings and other adornments. Captain Dugan endorsed the identification, stating the corpse is Miss Geary and crediting the Post for its exclusive report.
Train Collision With City Square Station Briefly Injures None
A northbound L train entering City Square station at 5 45 last evening had a motor failure on the third car causing a smoker car to detach and strike the platform. The impact tore up boards and bolts fell into the street. Passengers were moved to surface cars with no injuries reported.
Overcoat Store S Gray Co Washington and Hanover
Readable OCR fragment notes The Overcoat Store S Gray Co operates at the corner of Washington and Hanover. Workers or inventory details are not provided.
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Overcoat
Gray Co
Washington and Hanover
F, Gray Co
F. Gray Co
Filtration Project Losses Hit Six Million in Philadelphia
A report by city engineers and Washington officials reveals Philadelphia lost 6.38 million dollars through excessive costs collusive bids illegal advertising and other irregularities in the filtration system and boulevard construction.
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Philadelphia
Board of Investigating
Weaver
Cassius E. Gillette
United States Engineer Corps
Savannah Harbor
John Donald MacLennon
Washington, D. C
Filtration delays blamed for typhoid deaths in Philadelphia
A report states the filtration system should have been completed by January 1, 1904 and since June 5, 1904 only 10 deaths from typhoid occurred in West Philadelphia. By citywide standards 1257 deaths occurred, with 11 978 typhoid cases since 1904. Contractors receiving most payments include D J McNichol Co James J Ryan John A Kelley and the Vare Brothers. The McNichol firm includes Israel W Durham state senator J P McNichol and Daniel McNichol. The Vare firm comprises George A Vare Edwin H Vare and William S Vare, recorder of deeds.
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West Philadelphia
D. J. McNichol & Co
James J. Ryan
John A
Weather Forecast for Boston and Vicinity
The forecast for Boston and nearby areas calls for fair conditions on Monday and Tuesday with little change in temperatures and light variable winds.
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Boston and Vicinity
Washington's Forecast for Eastern New York and New England
Forecast calls for fair weather Monday and Tuesday in eastern New York and New England with increasing cloudiness later. Light to fresh northeast to east winds. Temperatures remain below normal by 5 to 23 degrees, with the greatest departures over the Northwestern States.
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New York
New England
Shirts for Men Display French Percale Quality
Quality mens shirts in French Percales offered in many patterns and sizes ready to wear. Seasonal assortment highlights bosom shirts with various lengths and all sizes available for purchase.
Police Detain Nathan in Durrell Case Probe
A Boston police order directs Nathan to be detained by Pittsburgh detectives. Susan Geary, known as Ethel Durrell, was to marry Nathan, and a doctor’s certificate linked to Miss Durrell’s illness is sought. Detective leadership briefed theater manager Reinold and the Shepherd King staff on the inquiry.
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Pittsburg
Watts
Boston
Thomas A. McQuaide
Alexander Wallace
Pierce
Morris Nathan
Susan Geary
Ethel Durrell
Miss Durrell
Henry
Nathan
Reinold
Forrest
Keimo
Wright Lorimer
Mother Confirms Post Identification of Body
Mrs. Catherine Geary confirmed the Post's exclusive identification of the victim yesterday noon. Captain Dugan produced three rings from the fingers of the suitcase victim, prompting Mrs Geary to exclaim the identification.
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Catherine Geary
Detained Youth Nathan Questioned by Pittsburg Police
Supt Pierce orders Nathan detained after reports from Chief Watts and detective work centering on Hotel Henry. Nathan collapses under interrogation as detectives assemble at police headquarters with Reinold Forrest and Keimo present. Continued brief references hint at further details on later pages.
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City
Gen. Bancroft
Miss Geary
Lowell
Photo Cambridge Studio
Chief Watts
Greater
Washington Street
Wyeth
Scott
Scott’s
Russell
Gellett
Rogeg & Gellett
Adams House Drug Store
Phila
Washington
Supt
Tendent
Mr. Forrest
McQuaide
Wallace
Albee’s. Gee P.ll
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