Man Attempts Suicide by Rail. Roxbury Man Fatally Struck
John Dowling of 14 Whitney Street Roxbury attempted to throw himself in front of a Forest Hills bound local as it neared Heath Street station at 6 28 PM He was run over and fatally injured The Train Engineer Walter Hastings could not stop the locomotive The incident occurred near Heath Street Dowling 37 a father of a year old child was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital On arrival he confessed his name and identity and was placed on the dangerous list The hospital later reported his death imminent
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Forest Hills
Heath Street
Roxbury
John Dowling
Whitney Street
Walter Hastings
Dowling
Back Bay
Thessachusetts General Hospital
John Quinn
Father McLoud
Obta ins Control in Maine By Absorbing Three Independent Lines
The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company has gained full control of Maine by absorbing the Northeastern Lewiston Auburn and Cumberland companies. The independents had operated at a loss, with deficits reported on June 30 1908 of 59377 28 for Northeastern 24108 28 for Lewiston Auburn and 2064 20 for Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Maine
Northeastern
Lewiston-Auburn
Cumberland
Cure of eczema in a child with Cuticura remedies
Mrs John G Klumpp of Newark recalls a six week old boy suffering severe facial eczema worse despite doctors and ointments. After skin specialists failed, a family trial of Cuticura brought relief, with the child sleeping and healing within months. She endorses the treatment and notes two months of lasting cure.
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Cuticura
John G. Klumpp
Niagara St
Ewark
N. J
Tecure
Potter & Chem. Corp
Sole Prens
Boston
Mass
New England Company acquires Northeastern Lewiston-Auburn and Cumberland systems
New England Company buys three Bell network firms after examining their plants and liabilities. It pays 325000 for securities worth 1,662,900 and gains 79 percent of Northeastern bonds and 93.6 percent of Lewiston-Auburn bonds. Some users may see rate changes while others benefit from combined service.
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Northeastern
Lewiston-Auburn
Cumberland
Bell Companies
New England
New England Securities
Bell
Independent
Newton Man Missing Sparks Fears Of Foul Play
Newton Sept 4 Relatives of Daniel B. Widdifield aged 70 a retired businessman of 59 Pine Ridge Road Waban report his disappearance after he left home yesterday at about 4 pm for a short walk and has not been seen since He had little money on him and no nearby relatives or friends in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Daniel B. Widdifield
Pine Ridge Road
Waban
Widdifield
Rising Sun Lighting Co Keeps 129 Lamplighters
Superintendent of Streets Emerson learned from a Ris ing Sun Lighting Co representative yesterday that 129 lamplighters will be retained under the new contract, with 16 released. Lamplighters will be paid 2 dollars daily by the company instead of 2.25 by the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Rising Sun Lighting Company
Horse Thief and Burglar Shoots Ware Chief and Dies
Albert Sweeney, brother of stable keeper Peter Sweeney, suspects Hennon at the Hampshire House. Chief Fitzgerald is fatally wounded by Hennon who then shoots himself. Hennon had stolen a horse and carriage in Fitchburg Monday. Witness Clerk Segar describes the chaotic shooting and pursuit through Bank Street.
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Albert Sweeney
Peter Sweeney
Hennon
Fitzgerald
Sweeney
Fitchburg
Brock
Hampshire House
W. A. Segar
Ware
Maurice Fitzgerald
Frank E. Hennon
Quiet Leominster Engraver Frank Hennon Dies
Leominster resident Frank Hennon, a comb engraver by trade, built a steady reputation for quiet order. He worked at Pickering Metcalf, then Burke, and later opened his own engraving shop. He married Eva Colle last July, and Mrs. Hennon is believed to be in Providence now.
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Leominster
Frank Hennon
Pickering, Metcalf Company
Pickering
Burke
Howe
Hennon
Eva Colle
Protest by Boston Building Trades on Schoolhouse Shortfall
The Boston Building Trades Section of the Central Labor Union denounces the Schoolhouse Commission for failing to provide schooling for about 3000 children of workers as the new term starts. Delegates condemn facilities as inadequate and fault repairs by non-citizens and low-wage labor.
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Boston
Schoolhouse Commission
Boston Building Trades Section
Central Labor Union
Board of Governors
Peace message as American fleet departs Melbourne
Rear Admiral Sperry notes Australian welcome as the American battleship fleet leaves Melbourne. He says the friendship signals world peace. Two sailors, Arthur Decker of New Jersey and Michaelson of Vermont, die in accidents. both are buried with military honors. The visit featured a luncheon at Parliament House and a fireworks display at Albert Park for thousands.
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Melbourne
Sperry
Australia
United States
Commonwealth
Arthur Decker
New Jersey
Vermont
Michaelson
Admiral Sperry
Parliament House
Commonwealth Naval and Military Forces
Victoria
Albert Park
Largest loaf in Boston showcased at Bilkofsky bakery parade debut
The 12 ft 6 in by 2 ft 9 in loaf weighing 58 pounds was baked in 10 hours at Bilkofsky's bakery 317 Harrison Ave. Solomon Archikoff Charles Feldman and Israel Goldberg led the bake with Max Bikofsky helping. The bakers say Boston is a Bakers' Union stronghold as the loaf heads the Labor Day parade.
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Boston
Bilkofsky’s
Harrison Avenue
South End
Solomon Archikoff
Charles Feldman
Israel Goldberg
Mr. Bikofsky
Max
Bakers’ Union
American fleet sails from Melbourne to Albany Queensland
At 8 a m the Connecticut flagship of Rear Admiral Sperry led 14 white hulled ships down Melbourne bay for a cruise to Albany Queensland. The New Jersey stayed to carry the mail. Salutes from ships and shore batteries echoed as crowds cheered along the headlands.
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Melbourne
Connecticut
Sperry
Albany
Queensland
New Jersey
Arrival of Atlantic fleet in Japan to meet Emperor
The official programme for the Atlantic battleship fleet in Japanese waters includes an audience and luncheon with the Emperor and a garden party by Admiral Toga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Toga
Truth and Quality Laxative Endorsement Ad
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a valued laxative. It claims gentle cleansing and relief without debility, notes physician approval, and urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product from leading druggists.
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California
Boston unions prep for Labor Day events and leadership vote
The Boston Iron Moulders' Union will send a delegation to the Boston Central Labor Union parade. Daniel F. Brickley is nominated for third vice president of the international union by Boston Lithographers' Union 38. Election by referendum is set for Wednesday Sept. 30. Other union notices include the Wood Carvers meeting at Templars Hall and the Hebrew Bakers' Union arranging parade participation. The Cabinet Makers and Mill Men discuss executive board matters and upcoming proposals. Transatlantic Steamship Clerks' Assembly meets at 2 Main Street with wage rules and working hours under review.
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Boston Iron Moulders’ Union
Boston Central Labor Union
Daniel F. Brickley
Boston Lithographers’ Union 38
International Union
Boston Wood Carvers’ Association
Templars’ Hall
Washington Street
Hebrew Bakers’ Union 45
Canal Street
Executive Board of
Cabinet Makers and Mill Men’s Union
Viscount Kaneko resigns as Tokio exposition director-general
The government accepted Viscount Kaneko's resignation as director-general of the Tokio international exposition after the decision to postpone the event to 1917.
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Tokio
Viscount Kaneko
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National Biscuit Company
Rising Sun Lighting CO
Segar
Robinson
Bank Street
M. J. Houlihan
Rohan's Spa
Houlihan
Jamaica Plain
Eugene Lussier
Pickering, Metcalf & Co
Miner
Gaffney
Ryan
Fallon
Worcester
Chief Fitzgerald
Emmet Fitzgerald
Father Murphy
Building Trades Section
LABOR
Irrigation Congress
New Mexico Territorial Fair
Albuquerque
N. M
U.S
U.S. Cavalry
Ss. W.hee Tie Gen. Agt. T
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