Explosion Destroys Tug Gertrude in Gulf Mission
A boiler explosion aboard the tug Gertrude, owned by the Mexican Gulf Oil Company, near Tampico is reported to have killed all crew except one Mobile seaman, Lawrence Pate. The vessel, formerly Mobile owned, was bound for Aransas Pass, Texas from Tampico.
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Mobild
Ala
Tampico
Mexico
Gertrude
Mexican Gulf Oil Company
Aransas Pass
Texas
Lawrence Pate
Mobile
Doyle Has Solved Big Mysteries
The article notes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s investigation into real cases like the Edalji affair, where his Holmes like methods led to Edalji's release, and his interest in Oscar Slater. It previews The Valley of Fear in the Boston Post Magazine and recounts Doyle's scientific approach to crime and psychic research.
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Valley of Fear
Boston Post
A. Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
Sir Arthur
George Edalji
Edalji
Conan Doyle
Oscar Slater
Slater
Criminal Club of London
Society For Psychical Research
Fletcher Robinson
London
Vanity Fair
Doyle
Psychical Research Society
Lancashire
Arthur
Dr Leonard Turns 93 At West Somerville Home
Dr Charles H Leonard former dean of the Crane Theological School Tufts College will celebrate today his 934 birthday at his home 120 Packard avenue West Somerville. Yesterday he received many flowers and today many friends will call to pay tributes of respect and esteem.
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Charles H. Leonard
Crane Theological School
Tufts College
Packard Avenue
West
Somerville
Dr. Leonard
Mrs Goethals Not A Prisoner Back From Abroad
Washington dispatch reports Mrs George W Goethals wife of the Canal Zone governor was abroad at the outbreak of the European war and the rumor of her arrest at Villefranche was erroneous. It is believed a woman with the Goethals name aroused suspicion.
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Washington
George W. Goethals
Canal Zone
Villefranche
Maine Democrats Jubilant After Election Returns
Maine election returns show Democrats optimistic despite Republican gains and Progressive losses. Chairman Thurston expects momentum from Massachusetts results to help the ticket nationally.
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Maine
Thurston
Massachusetts
Maine primaries loom as ballots prepared for 12380 candidates
Secretary Charlie Glidden says Maine would have leaned Republican if not for local issues. Democratic Chairman O'Leary predicts a gigantic Democratic win, calling it a prophecy. 1.2 million ballots printed at a cost of 20000 dollars for the 12380 statewide candidates. Ballots color coded light blue for Republicans salmon for Democrats rose for Progressives. Voting machines debut at a Maine primary in Pittsfield after July ballot work.
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Charlie’ Glidden
Republican Club
Maine
O’leary
Democratic State Committee
Pittsfield
Red Cross Work Urged in Boston
Massachusetts women aid the American Red Cross as Miss Mabel Boardman national president hails the progress and lays plans for continuing relief in the state. A monster concert at Symphony Hall is set for Sunday Oct. 4 with opera stars and dignitaries invited. ushers to be chosen from the Vincent Club girls.
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Massachusetts
American Red Cross Association
Mabel Boardman
Boston
Washington
Miss Boardman Tours Boston Red Cross Efforts
Miss Boardman visited Boston business leaders and Red Cross sites including the Mechanics Building exhibit and the Massachusetts Public Interests League sewing rooms at 685 Boylston street. She praised American trained nurses and outlined plans to continue Red Cross leadership in Washington after returning to New York.
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Public Interests League
Boston
New York
Washington
Red Cross
Laura A. C. Hughes
Louisa P. Loring
Pride’s Crossing
Medford Girl Wounded by Brother Recovers at Hospital
Edith M. Tainter, 18, of Medford, is convalescing at Somerville hospital from a bullet wound below the knee. She was shot Monday night by her brother Albert W. Tainter who mistook her for a hen thief.
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Edith M. Tainter
G. W. Tainter
Williams Street
Medford
Somerville Hospital
Albert W. Tainter
Thurston Protests A. D. Cook for State Auditor
Chairman Edward A. Thurston of the Republican State committee leads a public protest opposing the nomination of Alonzo D. Cook for state auditor. The incident highlights intra party clashes over the election slate and governance.
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Edward A. Thurston
Republican State Committee
Alonzo D Cook
Thurston urges Monette nomination and attacks Cook
In a letter to ward and town committeemen Chairman Thurston urges the nomination of Joseph Monette of Lawrence. He states that Mr Cook had the Republican nomination for register of probate in Norfolk county but was rejected by the Bar Association and leading Republicans, resulting in an overwhelming defeat. The chairman encloses a local clipping against Mr Cook with his letter and clipping sent to newspapers.
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Thurston
Ward
Joseph Monette
Lawrence
Cook
Register of Probate
Norfolk County
Bar Association
Thurston denounces a Republican State ticket candidate
Edward A. Thurston, chairman, states he will not support a candidate he deems unworthy. He cites a letter and an enclosed editorial from the Stoughton Sentinel showing neighbor sentiment, insisting nominations must be creditable to the party to win this fall.
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Cook
Thurston
Stoughton Sentinel
1000 Women Lead Peace Parade in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on September 15 a crowd of 1000 or more women marched downtown led by mounted police. Each carried a peace pennant. A notable segment featured women of foreign birth among the marchers.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Venezuelan Revolutionist Lands to Start Movement
Alejadro Ducharme, described as a Venezuelan revolutionist, reportedly landed in the eastern republic to commence a movement against Provisional President Bostillos and the current administration.
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Willemstad
Curacao
T. 16
Alejadro Ducharme
Bostillos
Poison plan investigated in Montana militia
In Butte Montana Sept 15 a proposed poisoning of the drinking water for about 700 militiamen on duty during miners riots led to the arrest of Fred Magnardot a plumber s helper by order of Provost Marshal Conley He was brought before Judge Advocate Roote charged with advising colleagues to poison water pipes The idea was rejected by coworkers who alerted an officer Magnardot is held without bail.
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Mont
Montana
Fred Magnardot
Conley
Magnardot
Roote
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