Liquor Bust and Bar Room Fight in Collinsville
Irving F. Dawson clashed with two men at Middlesex and Gorham streets when Peter Ward intervened. Dawson struck Ward, who lay unconscious for three hours at the hospital before recovering. Ward plans to press charges as Dawson faces police court. Joseph Ritz was arrested in Collinsville for illegal liquor sales, found with three beer cases and $199.65 bail money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving F. Dawson
Peter Wall
Market Street
Ward
Dawson
Grady
J. J. Crowley
Middlesex and Gorham Streets
John J. Crowley
William Grady
Dr. Dugdale
Donaldson
Joseph Ritz
Collinsville
Constable England
Ritz
Youth Breaks Gum Machine in Tremont District Arrested
Emil Tetreault, 19, of Tucker Street, tried to break into a gum machine at Hanover and Moody when chased by Officer Molony. He fled into Tremont & Suffolk premises before being captured by Sergt Freeman and Officer Abbott. He admitted planning to steal money or gum, along with other teens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Tetreault
Tucker Street
Hanover
Moody Streets
Molony
Tetreault
Tremont & Suffolk Corporation
Sergt. Freeman
George Abbott
Union Street Couple Seek Quick Police Ceremony
Joseph P. Silva and Miss Julie G. Silva of Charles street visited the police station on a Saturday night to wed. They surprised Capt. Ken who offered to help if the ceremony could not wait. He called Assistant Clerk Trull at the police court to arrange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P. Silva
Julie G. Silva
Charles Street
Ken
Trull
Kewin
Bell of wedlock during station wedding ceremony
A couple waiting to wed prompted Mr. Trull to marry them at the station. He escorted the newly joined couple upstairs, making them husband and wife. A few hundred onlookers cheered the appearance of Mr. and Mrs. Silva outside the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Trull
Note Reveals Boothby Shortage Before Suicide Attempt
Berlin New Hampshire August sixth report on Winborn A Boothby city clerk and treasurer who attempted suicide after officials found a shortage of about seven thousand dollars. He left a note stating the amount and that funds from police fire and street departments were diverted. Authorities expect important developments tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
N. H
Winborn A. Boothby
Boothby
Romantic marriage to football player in Boston romance
Miss Marion Mitchell of Waltham elopes with Harvard football star William E. Hall after a Cambridge meeting. The couple telegraphed their parents, securing forgiveness. Hall, a June Harvard graduate, and the bride, a pianist, are honeymooning in New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Marion Mitchell
Waltham
Watch City
William E. Hall
Harvard
Cambridge
North Station
Joseph Mitchell
Marion William
Mitchell
Hall
Christy
Train robber shot to kill in Missouri river crossing
A Chicago and Alton excursion train on the Mississippi River crossing at Louisiana Missouri yesterday was robbed. Marion Warner of Secor Illinois was killed when the robber demanded a passenger’s satchel and fired after a negative answer. A woman was wounded and the robber was overpowered by other travelers before arrest. The robber gave no name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Chicago & Alton
Mississippi River
Marion Warner
Secor
Ill
Warner
Noted New England Insurance Agent Augustus Folk Dies
Sharon August 5 Augustus P Folk 45 longtime New England representative of Metropolitan Pirate Glass Insurance Company with Boston Water Street HQ died suddenly at his High street home at 1230 pm today He had been in declining health for years but seemed well until a cold kept him home Funeral arrangements pending He is survived by his wife and two sons Harry P and Ridgeley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Augustus P. Folk
New England
Metropolitan Pirate Glass Insurance Company
Water Street
Boston
High Street
Harry P
Ridgeley
Woman Secured $20 From Store Clerk in Gloucester
In Gloucester on August 5 a woman about 25 impersonated charity in a Main Street store. She paid 25 cents for a necktie with a counterfeit $20 bill, claimed nosebleeds from an electric car, and fled after getting $20 in genuine change from the clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Main Street
Lynn Physician Drowns at Seashore
Dr. Robert Fowler Beattie of Brookline drowned while bathing near his summer home at Phillips Beach Swampscott Massachusetts. Death attributed primarily to heart trouble. Body recovered after several hours of search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Robert Fowler Beattie
Brookline
Phillips Beach
Swampscott
Fever and Death From Yellow Fever at New York Quarantine
New York health officials report one more death from yellow fever aboard the steamer Advance, bringing the season’s cases to three with nineteen suspects under quarantine at Swinburne Island and Hoffman Island. Dr. Doty calls the death an isolated event amid ongoing inspection from Panama and New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doty
New York
William B. Smith
Colon
United States
Panama
Pantryman Smith
Smith
Swinburne Island
Steamship
Seguranca
Avonia
Hoffman Island
el Paso
New Orleans
Port Arthur
Pittsburg Flyer Hits Street Car In Cleveland Fatality
In Cleveland Ohio on August 6 the fast Pittsburg flyer No 560 struck an east bound St Clair street car at 930 pm killing a child instantly and injuring six more critically while 15 others sustained injuries. The accident followed a derailer switch miscue as the train neared the crossing with the safety gates up and a curved track limiting visibility. Ambulances rushed wounded to homes and hospitals as the 40 passengers on the street car faced the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Cleveland & Pittsburg
St. Clair
Famous violin maker Hyde dies in Northampton
Andrew Hyde renowned for rediscovering Cremona stringed tone secrets died at his Northampton home aged 64 after years of poor health. He crafted 1800 violins in 23 years, many selling for 500 to 800 dollars, and briefly worked with Thomas Edison before turning to violin making. He leaves a widow with no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Andrew Hyde
Cremona
Italy
Hyde
Stradivarius
Amati
Mr. Hyde
Lee
Mass
Connecticut
Thomas A. Edison
Newark
N. J
Springfield
Hatfield
Paul Morton and wife escape serious injury in city crash
Paul Morton president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society and Mrs Morton escaped serious harm when their car struck an Eighth Avenue streetcar at 24th Street. The crash occurred as they tried to avoid a southbound car. the conductor was only slightly hurt and the automobile was disabled briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Citizens Committee Thanks the President
Oyster Bay August 6 President Roosevelt received a telegram from the New Orleans citizens committee thanking him for prompt generous action. They pledge to do their share and have notified Surgeon General Wyman they will secure and furnish all funds the service may require.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Citizens Committee of
New Orleans
Wyman
Riot Threat Outside Building as Imperial Picture Shown
In Saratoff Russia on Aug 6 a crowd of about two thousand forced the exit of revolutionaries from a building. The mob shouted threats of lynching and the detainees displayed a picture of the emperor amid the tense standoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoff
Russia
Popular Excursion to Crescent Park by Train
Wednesday, Aug. 9 excursion from Lowell Chelmsford and Concord Junction to Crescent Park Rhode Island on the New York New Haven Hartford line. Round trip price 1.25 dollars. Tickets limited. appealing outing for all residents of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Chelmsford
Concord Junction
Crescent Park
Narragansett Bay
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Witte Spends Night in Boston Hotel Arrival
Boston hosts the Russian envoy Sergei Witte arriving at 11 40 pm from Newport with two secret officers and a valet. He greeted railroad staff, stayed in a hotel suite, and declined to discuss travel plans to Portsmouth while guards monitor access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Witte
Boston
Witte
Newport
Fisher
A. B. Theren
Navy yard special orders for peace conference visitors
Rear Admiral Mead issues strict access rules for Portsmouth Navy Yard during the peace commission meeting starting August 7 1905. Only passes signed by the yard captain allowed. journalists barred without higher authority approval. workers and contractors receive department passes. guards to salute and control entry. building 86 requires special passes. additional sentries to monitor the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
W. W. Mead
Navy Yard
Peace Commission
Department of Yards and Docks
No. 86
Russians Keen on Peace Conference
From St. Petersburg reports Aug 7 to 12 05 a m noting pressing interest in Portsmouth negotiations. The press tracks M Witte and other figures as citizens await actual talks with anxiety. The Novoe Vremya argues Russia seeks peace and internal reform, while peace is needed for Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Portsmouth
M. Witte
Novoe Vremya
Russia
Japan
Invalids Rescued From Suffocation In Fire
Boston, Aug 6 Mrs Mary White 67 and her daughter Maggie invalids were rescued from death by suffocation when a fire at 167 Boston Street filled their rooms with smoke. Neighbors carried them to the street while two sons and a daughter aided. Fire caused about 1200 in damages to the unoccupied half and smoke and water damage to the Whites apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mary White
Maggie White
Boston Street
Seith
Good Time at Old Orchard Beach on Aug 10
The Boston and Maine railroad promotes a trip to Old Orchard Beach on August 10 with a round trip fare of $1.50. The event promises a fun excursion for travelers seeking a seaside outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Boston & Maine Railroad
New Management Keyes Auction Rooms Take Charge
Mr Charles Dumas a noted hay and grain dealer on Market street has assumed management of the Green street auction rooms formerly owned by Chas F Keyes. He invites friends and customers to visit his new premises with public sales each Saturday at 10 and horses and carriages at 11. Private weekday sales will cover horses carriages harnesses and related items. Veterinary foods and remedies from Dr Mullins will also be kept in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dumas
Market Street
Chas. F. Keyes
Green Street
Dumas
Mullins
Afa
Delicate cleanser promises soft skin and Turkish bath feel
An advertisement extols a bath soap as gentle on the skin yet powerful against stains. It claims to preserve skin condition and to deliver after effects akin to a Turkish bath, suggesting it should be placed on every washstand.
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Ran
Collins
Ville
Edward J. Lynch
Maher
Edward
Shaw
New Hampshire Police
Davidson
Howe
Killey
Palmer
Abbott
Nichols
Henry Somers
Central Street
Ivers & Pond
Huntington
Emerson
Schaeffer
Ring
New York City
O'Sullivan Bros. Co
Jale
Pittsburg Flyer
Ohio
Citizens Committee
Rhode Island
D-Zerta
Touraine
New Hampshire
Board of Labor Employment
Labor Board
W. Mead
UAN
Admiral Mead
KEYES
Supolio
The
Thompson Hardware Co
Merrimack St
C. B. Coburn Co
Market St
A. W. Brown
Odd Fellers Stork
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