Boston Makes a Flight Over New England Balloon Event
In Nashua on Sept 17 a balloon ascent drew 10 000 spectators with Alfred R Shrigley Dr Charles T Clifford and Charles J Glidden aboard. The craft rose and descended near North Chelmsford about 18 miles away an hour later.
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Alfred R. Shrigley
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Aero Club of New England
Charles T. Clifford
Lowell
Charles J. Glidden
North Chelmsford
Balloon ascent with three aboard over New England
The Boston balloon rose with three passengers for the first time, climbing to 1800 feet despite light winds 10 mph near ground and 45 mph aloft. A hazy view limited sight to five miles while the craft drifted southeast and landed after six o clock near woods where the Blondin murder victim was once found. Shrigley plans another ascent from Springfield next month. Glidden questions Nashua suitability and favors Lowell or Springfield for future flights.
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Shrigley
Merrimac
Lowell
Springfield
Bryan Attacks Steel Trust in New Jersey Speech
In New Jersey, W. J. Bryan denounces the steel trust and Republican corruption amid a 550 mile campaign push. He contends Roosevelt and Taft favor swollen fortunes, vows to prevent trusts, and criticizes campaign funding and bank guarantees while addressing 10 000 listeners. Dr. Paynter introduces Bryan.
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Steel Trust
New Jersey
Rowland G. Paynter
Delaware
President Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
Taft
Republican Party
Republican Committee
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Cyclone hits Pargis Mississippi. doctor aids kidney patient
Dr B N Alsworth reports a May cyclone that destroyed Pargis while he cared for a kidney patient. He describes recovering four unbroken Ful ton's Renal Compound bottles and asks for more supply from Jaynes & Co. Boston as he questions the efficacy of old kidney remedies.
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Pargis
Mississippi
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Jaynes & Co
Washington Street
Boston
Bryan Argued for Voter Action to Curb Trusts
The speaker warned that the steel corporations and trusts would not reform without public pressure. He argued President Taft would not act, and urged Delaware voters to use their ballots to defend rights by compelling honest business practices with their votes.
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Steel Corporation
Mr. Taft
Delaware
Mr. Bryan
Costly Residence Destroyed By Fire In Dedham Estate
Fire destroyed the Harding residence valued at 40000 with contents about 20000. Fire crews from Dedham and East Dedham fought flames from 7 PM, sparing the main building at first before the mansion fell. Mrs Henry P Quincy estate nearby reported grass fire no injuries.
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East Dedham
Henry P. Quincy
High Street
Harding
Harry R. Wright
Matthew J. O'Neill
Automobile Squad
Quincy
Taft Bryan banquet in Chicago canceled
The planned Taft Bryan banquet in Chicago for October 7 has fallen through, according to Republican Speakers Bureau Chairman Dixon. Taft's itinerary would not permit him to speak in Chicago on that date.
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Chicago
Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
Dixon
Republican
Taft
Independence Day Celebrations Across Central American Republics
Managua reports nationwide festivities marking Nicaragua and regional republics commemorating independence. Leaders and citizens participate in parades and public observances emphasizing national pride.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Claude Davis Indicted for Cambridge Manslaughter
Claude E. Davis of Cambridge was indicted by the Middlesex grand jury for manslaughter in the death of Mrs. Margaret Kilby who was run over by his car in Cambridge on August 17.
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Claude E. Davis
Cambridge
Middlesex Grand Jury
Margaret Kilby
Wall of flame devours Kankakee marshes in LaPorte
A mile long wall of fire roars through the Kankakee marshes near LaPorte Indiana driving destruction ahead. Officials fear a repeat of the 1873 blaze as flames reach ten feet into the earth and threaten nearby areas.
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