Pair of Autos in a Crash at Marion
A crash Monday afternoon in Marion involved J. Frank Knowles treasurer of the Acushnet mills and Colonel Harry E. Converse. Mrs Stillwell narrowly escaped serious injuries when hurled through a broken car frame. both drivers and other occupants escaped harm. The Knowles car was towed to the Hiller garage.
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Marion
J. Frank Knowles
Acushnet Mills
Harry E. Converse
Converse
Stillwell
Seth Dexter
Rice
Colonel Converse
Knowles
Hiller
Hawaiian earthquake kills fish near Honolulu
Two shocks were reported from Hilo Hawaii with no damage. After the quake hundreds of dead fish washed ashore, apparently scalded by a submarine eruption. The shocks were not felt on Oahu where Honolulu is located.
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Honolulu
Hilo
Hawaii
Oahu
Dahlia Takes Precedence at Massachusetts Horticultural Show
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society exhibition in Horticultural Hall highlighted a record display of dahlias in diverse forms. Notable prizes went to Mrs. Jack Gardner's caladiums while water lilies and rare tropical plants drew crowds. the hall stayed open until 8 for extended viewing.
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Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Horticultural Hall
Harvard Botanic Gardens
Jack Gardner
Proctor Victory Celebrated in Proctor Vermont
Thousands from Proctor and Rutland county celebrated Fletcher D. Proctor’s election in Proctor Vermont. A grounds program near the railway station featured bunting colored lights and fireworks. Proctor thanked voters after carrying 454 to 26.
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Proctor
Rutland County
Fletcher D. Proctor
Mr. Proctor
Republicans Win 181 Seats in Vermont House
White River Junction Vermont September 5 Further returns show 181 Republicans and 29 Democrats elected to the Vermont House. Fusionists snag seven seats Independent party eight and one Citizen ticket winner. Several districts had no majority and no elections.
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White River Junction
State Tonight
Independent Party
Assistant Secretary Newberry Inspecting Two Cruisers
Truman H. Newberry assisted secretary of the navy arrived Newport Rhode Island from Watch Hill aboard the Dolphin and was saluted by the naval training station battery He visited the armored cruisers Pennsylvania and Colorado and the torpedo station then returned to Watch Hill aboard the Dolphin.
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Newberry
Newport
R. I
Truman H. Newberry
Watch Hill
United States
Dolphin
Naval Training Station
Large reassignments shake Boston Fire Department ranks
Fire Commissioner Wells ordered a transfer of over fifteen firefighters amid alleged dissensions at engine 1 Dorchester Street South Boston. Key moves include Lt Florence Donahue to engine 2 City Point and Lt John J Burke swapping posts, with multiple engineers and probationers reassigned across engines 1 2 6 10 15 18 23 24 and ladder companies in South Boston West End East Boston and Dorchester.
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Boston
Dorchester Street
Wells
Florence Donahue
City Point
John J. Burke
John M. Devine
Dorchester
Charles Willett
River Street
West End
Willett
Perkins
South Boston
Francis McArdle
South End
Charles T. Farren
East Boston
M. F. O’brien
Richard Tyson
Harry Heymann
James J. Callahan
Hoseman
J. J. Lombard
South
J. F. Coleman
J. L. McLaughlin
Chemical Engine
J. L. Glynn
Chemical Engine 12
Francis Walsh
Department On
East
Doctor in Swampscott Sues Brother in Law for Slander
Dr Horace Chase of Swampscott files a 100000 dollar slander suit against his brother in law L H Phillips alleging remarks at the time of his wife Mrs Chases death published in newspapers The case follows the 1905 death of Mrs Chase which police concluded was by self destruction and the contested will that was set aside with further Supreme Court action pending
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Chase
Swampscott
Horace Chase
Suffolk County
L. H. Phillips
Supreme Court
Needle in throat leaves vaudeville performer in danger
Hamilton Fuller a vaudeville performer in Middleboro lies with a needle lodged in his throat. Doctors fear removing it will puncture an artery and cause death. A magnet attempt failed as the needle is deeply embedded and may require self extraction or eventual movement.
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Middleboro
Herman Fuller
Fuller
Boston
Providence
Public Printer Standoff Over Bindery Piece Work Policy
Miss Ellen P. Sydnor of the Boston government bindery refused to shift to piece work as ordered by Acting Foreman Ashton. Public Printer Stillings, a Washington official, reproached by Sydnor after she claimed he directed her to work on piece rates. The dispute follows complaints that day hands shirked work while piece workers earned more, prompting suspensions for those resisting transfer.
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Stillings
Boston
Washington
Ellen P. Sydnor
Pittsfield
Ashton
Miss Sydnor
Plecork
Boston Cruiser to Sail for Bremerton After Hull Leak
The United States cruiser Boston, damaged on Peapod rock near Bellingham, will move to Bremerton navy yard under her own steam. Divers located a four foot leak in the hull below the bottom. a broken plate complicated repairs. Oakum in canvas and hydraulic presses slowed the leak. tug Pawtucket will not be needed.
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Bellingham
Wash
United States
Boston
Peapod Rock
Bremerton Navy Yard
Oakum
Pawtucket
Bremerton
Broker Held for Trial in Draft Fraud Case
Edward C. Paul of Taunton Massachusetts was arraigned in New York on a fugitive from justice charge. He faces $1000 bail for further examination after defrauding William H. Kilburne & Co. of 846.50 by a worthless draft. He claimed good faith and planned to repay with interest after reaching Portsmouth New Hampshire.
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New York
Edward C. Paul
Taunton
Mass
Paul
William H. Kilburne & Co
Portsmouth
N. H
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