Bull on frenzied rampage at Mt Hermon farm
In Brattleboro Vermont on September 24 an Ayrshire bull from Mt Hermon School for Boys in Northfield Massachusetts went berserk injuring two men and killing a horse before a rifle shot killed it. Injured are Henry Gibbs taken to Greenfield Hospital and Frank G Helyer farm manager with a shoulder fracture treated locally. both expected to recover.
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Brattleboro
Mt. Hermon School
Northfield
Mass
Henry Gibbs
Greenfield
Frank G. Helyer
Mt. Hermon
Gibbs
Greenfield Hospital
Frank G. Helyar
Helyar
Bull exhibits escape ends with fatal shot in railroad yard
A bull touring Greenfield faulted loose from handlers, tossing keeper Henry Gibbs and injuring Frank G. Helyar. Gibbs was treated for shock at Greenfield Hospital while Helyar suffered a broken shoulder. The bull was shot and killed by a coworker after commandeered firearms failed to stop it.
Suffragettes Raid Band Stand in Lynn
In Lynn on September 24 suffragettes defied a permit ban by decorating the band stand in the Common with banners. The mass meeting was scheduled for the next afternoon with Miss Maud Malone, famed for a New York streetspeech arrest, to address attendees amid anticipated demonstrations and possible arrests.
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Lynn
Suffragettes Rally at the Bandstand on the Common
A dozen suffragettes arrived by car to decorate the bandstand with over a hundred banners reading Votes For Women. The event was unmolested as townsfolk gathered. A mass meeting near the bandstand was planned despite Nathan Hawkes's permit objections and police deployment debates led by Mayor Rich.
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Nathan Hawkes
The
Park Commission
England
Rich
Committee On Police
Lynn Police Department
Board O Police
Park Commissioners
Suffragette Feedings Spark Riots in Birmingham
In Birmingham on September 24 suffragette leaders were forcibly fed by a stomach pump as part of a crackdown on imprisoned women. The protest stirred wild scenes and sparked nationwide indignation, with the prisoners imitating London actions and hunger strikes hoping for release as advised by Herbert Gladstone.
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Birmingham
England
London
Herbert Gladstone
Prison uprising over forced feeding by stomach pump
Prison authorities, after consulting the Home Office, used a stomach pump to force feed two defiant inmates. When guards moved in with restraints, the women retreated, vandalized corridors, and attacked staff. Screams echoed as other prisoners joined, but the pair were subdued, leaving long scratch marks on attendants' faces.
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Home Office
London
State rifle shoot opens with ten teams at Bay State range
The annual State rifle competition started at Wakefield on the Bay State Military Association range with ten teams from as many organizations. The 1000 yard event was postponed to tomorrow due to weather, while the 200, 600 and 800 yard events produced strong marksmanship. Sec on Regiment M V M led with 1594, followed by Eighth Regiment 1588, Heavy Artillery 1580, Fifth Regiment 1570, and Sixth Regiment 1569.
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Wakefield
Bay State Military Association
Submarines to Test Coast Defense at Provincetown
Washington reports General Murray assigns Lt Col Charles J Bailey to observe six submarines during the coming week to assess use of submarine boats for coast defense instead of mines. The vessels include Narwhal Grayling Bonita Snapper Tarpon and Stingray.
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Washington
Murray
Charles J. Bailey
Provincetown
Mass
National Letter Carriers choose new officers
P B Cull of Concord Massachusetts was today chosen secretary of the National Letter Carriers Association S H Johnson of Raymond New Hampshire was named to the executive committee
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Rochester
N. Y
P. B. Cull
Concord
Mass
National Letter Carriers’ Association
S. H. Johnson
Raymond
N. H
Annie Churchill Backs Plouffe Milk Route Claim
Miss Annie Churchill, seeking to free her sweetheart Raymond Plouffe, and George La Pointe, charged with Dr. Henry N. Stone’s murder, present Plouffe’s milk route books to explain $223 found with him. She argues a March profit of $200 supports the claim the money was saved from the milk route, not from the doctor.
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Clinton
Annie Churchill
Raymond Plouffe
George Lapointe
Henry N. Stone
Plouffe
Arraigned suspects claim innocence in murder case
Lapointe and Plouffe faced a preliminary hearing before Judge Jonathan Smith after an emotional jailhouse exchange with Plouffe pledging innocence to his sweetheart Miss Churchi. Dr. Stone’s sister Mrs. Clara Davis testified she saw her brother Sept. 12 and that Raymond Plouffe would drive him to the station. A new witness, Thomas H. Griffin, placing Lapointe near the crime scene about 8 p.m., contrasts with Lapointe’s wife and sisters who say he stayed home all evening.
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Lapointe
Plouffe
Miss Churchi
Hee
Boston
Newburyport
Raymond Plouffe
Thomas H. Griffin
Dr John Lindsay Withrow Dies After Eight Decades at Park Street
The Rev Dr John Lindsay Withrow pastor emeritus of Park Street Church Boston died yesterday at Hotel Majestic Beacon Street Brookline. Born 1837 in Coatesville Pennsylvania he led Park Street for more than 80 years with a break in Chicago and Indianapolis. Funeral at Park Street Church Monday noon with Dr A Z Conrad and Rev Charles Kellogg. interment Mt Auburn Cemetery.
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John Lindsay Withrow
D. D
Park Street Church
Boston
Hotel Majestic
Beacon Street
Brookline
Withrow
Chicago
Dr. Withrow
Coatesville
Renn
Philadelphia
John Mitchell
Keziah J. Withrow
College of New York
Abington
Penn
Arch Street
Indianapolis
Indiana
Park Street
A. Z. Conrad
Charles D. Kellogg
Sandy Hill
N. Y
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Conductor J J Sweeney Jailed for Fare Theft
Conductor John J. Sweeney of the Boston Elevated was arrested Thursday for larceny of car fares. He was tried yesterday in South Boston District Court and found guilty. Judge Fallon sentenced him to 90 days in the House of Correction.
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John J. Sweeney
Boston Elevated
South Boston
Fallon
House of Correction
Fire call log snippets from East Boston and surrounding areas
A set of terse fire department log fragments list several boxes and street locations in East Boston and South Boston. Names such as Patrick Fyer Michael ac hors John Barton Vinx Swats Morris Goldstein appear with times like 7 24 p m. and addresses including 283 E street 144 Hanover street 125 Br street.
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E Street
Oston
Patrick Fyer
Lane
al It m
South
Boston
Michael Ac Hors
John Barton
Hanover Street
Jon
Othing Co
P. N
Br Street
West Had
Vinx Swats
OBR
Brox
Princedon
Stireet
Morris Goldstein
Charlestown Man Struck by Shifting Engine in Yard Mishap
Charles A. Amy aged 42 of 392 Main Street Charlestown was struck by a shifting engine in the Boston and Maine eastern division yards last night. His nose was broken.
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Charles A. Amy
Main Street
Charlestown
Boston & Maine
Bargains at I Gray Co Boys Suits in Broad Range
Real bargains promoted by F Gray Co invite shoppers to Washington and Hanover for boys double breasted suits priced at 1.98 2.49 2.90 and 8.90 with a call to bring your boys for the sale.
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I. Gray Co
F. Gray Co
Washington and
Hanover
Wrights Fight Rivals Over Foreign Planes
New York September 24 Wilbur Wright announces at Governor's Island that attempts to fly foreign built aircraft will meet their opposition. He cites plans to import a Bleriot and to purchase a Farman biplane. Wright will attach a canvas covered canoe beneath his plane for water landings.
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New York
Wright Brothers
Wilbur Wright
Governor's Island
H. Hayden Sands
J. W. Curzon
Jackson
Miss
Wright
Truthful Advertising Basis of Success in Peruna Claims
The article from Columbus Ohio proclaims Peruna’s active ingredients now public. It lists golden seal Cedron seed Cubebs and Stone root as key components and asserts their effects on mucous membranes nose kidneys nerves and digestive issues.
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Columbus
Ohio
Fall Suit Sale At F Gray Co Today
F Gray Co offers 200 men’s $10 suits for $5.90 all day. Sale on fall suits includes fancy Scotches and black bibets. Located at Washington and Hanover.
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F. Gray Co
Washington and
Hanover
Edu
Brown Cancels Game With New Hampshire State Today
Carl Marshall, former Harvard quarterback, will officiate the Waltham Worcester High game today as Brown calls off the scheduled matchup with New Hampshire State.
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Brown
New Hampshire State
Carl Marshall
Harvard
Waltham- Worcester
Customs work unified under single head in Boston
Surveyor of the Port J J McCarthy issued an order that centralizes baggage inspections and abolishes inspectors in charge. The change aims to raise department standards and streamline entry for travelers disembarking from ocean steamships in Boston by removing red tape in baggage passage.
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J. J. McCarthy
Boston
F. Gray Co. Announces Great Fall Opening Sale
F Gray Co announces over 5000 men's fall suits in new fabrics. Every 18 or 20 suits will be sold at 9.90. Location: Washington and Hanover. Promotional message stresses large stock and low unit price for the fall collection.
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F. Gray Co
Washington and
Hanover
Ody
Handsome fall overcoats at 7 90 in Boston stores
F Gray Co offers black oxford and worsted overcoats priced at 7 90 with silk and satin lining. Advertises best 15 value in Boston from Washington and Hanover location.
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Boston
F. Gray Co
Washington and
Hanover
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