Boston Heat Causes Fatal Prostrations With Three Deaths
Boston records a scorching June day with temperatures around 94 and high humidity. Three fatalities were reported among numerous prostrations, including Fred Belcher of Cambridge and Michael Mulrey, while others suffered serious injuries across city streets and public spaces. Local officials move to grant a respite as courts consider the Storys appeal and a governor’s reprieve plan unfolds. Amilian awaits execution set for the week beginning July 7.
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Boston
New England
Farneil Hall Market
Fred Belcher
Cambridge
Michael Mulrey
Harrison Avenue
Lorenzo Losco
Warren Avenue
Massachusetts General Hospital
Jas
Barco
Frank Vosso
Emil Consali
John E. Hopkins
Chelsea
North Union Station
Charles W. Foster
Lynn
Haymarket Square
John M Harman
Bromley Park
John Forbes
Somerville
Washington Street
Tremont Street
United States
Wade
Northampton
Clark
Amilian
Exhumation case shocks South Boston community
Albert W. Merrow, held on $1000 bail for trial July 2, after exhuming Richard Little’s body from Littleton and moving it to Smith’s undertaking, amid protests by South Boston residents. Nominal confusion over permit legality, spiritualist ties, and a rumored motive linked to a custody dispute and possible poisoning.
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Boston
Station 12
South Boston
Albert W. Merrow
Richard Little
Littleton
Smith
Dorchester Street
Ayer
Manning
Merrow
Adel Nason
Board of Health
Portland
Osborne
Little
Respite for Umilian in Massachusetts
Boston June 27 The executive council confirmed governor appointments and planned to inspect the woman’s reformatory at Sherborn. It took up John B. O’Donnell’s petition to respite Franchiszek Umilian’s sentence until electrocution law constitutionality is settled. The council, advised by Atty Gen Knowlton, proposed a respite until November 16.
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Boston
Atty
Gen. Knowlton
Amilian
Boston Statutes Consolidation Committee Holds First Meeting
The special committee on consolidating public statutes met in the Senate Chamber with 43 of 51 members present. Rules were adopted for meetings from 10 to 2 on weekdays, and roughly 80 subcommittees were formed to assign chapters to committees. Clerks were elected, seats were assigned, and adjournment set for July 9 at 1 PM.
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Boston
Senate Chamber
James J. Myers
Archie N. Frost
Lawrence
William A. Butler
Georgetown
Senate House
Chamberlain
Brockton
Newton
Everett
Representative Horgan
Rules Committee
Coolidge
Senate
Clerk Kimball
House
Messrs. Coolidge
Kimball
Myers
Capt
Remington
John E Russell Home from Europe in frail health
Boston June 27 John E Russell former Massachusetts congressman and 1894 governor candidate arrived by Cunard Ivernia to East Boston with his wife and Miss Mae Russell. He is very weak and declining but glad to be home. He plans Auburndale for a Sunday stay before Leicester. Mrs Russell requests friends leave him alone due to heart condition and limited conversation.
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Boston
John KE. Russell
Massachusetts
Cunard
East Boston
Ivernia
Auburndale
Leicester
Mae Russell
Europe
Russell
Cahill Still Held In Park Death Case
Boston June 27 Francis Cahill the heroic driver detained at police station 11 Dorchester after arrest on suspicion of involvement in the death of George W Park of Quincy. Capt Hunt aims to present evidence for possible Dorchester district court arraignment tomorrow. An inquest will follow once evidence is ready.
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Boston
Francis Cahill
George W. Park
Quincy
Dorchester
Hunt
Cahill
Dorchester District Court
Capt. Hunt
Dugan
Seven Masted Steel Schooner to Be Built in Boston
Capt. J. G. Crowley of Taunton and Fore River Shipyard sign a contract for a seven masted steel schooner from B. B. Crowninshield plans. Projected cost about 250000 dollars. About 20 subscribers include Thomas W. Lovnson, J G Crowley, B B Crowninshield, Consolidated Coal and Coke Co, and Jenkins Bros.
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Boston
J. G. Crowley
Taunton
Mass
Fore River Engine and Ship Building Co
B. B. Crowninshield
Thomas W. Lovnson
B. B
Albany Express Hits Freight at State Line
Pittsfield June 26 The Albany Express due here at 6 56 tonight on its way to Boston struck a derailed freight train at State Line. Fireman Frank E Johnson of the passenger train sustained slight injuries but continued his journey. Property damage is confined to the passenger locomotive and several freight cars. The freight train will be delayed several hours.
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Pittsfield
Albany
Boston
State Line
Frank E. Johnson
Salem Aldermen Reject Mayors Candidate for City Marshal
Salem June 27 By unanimous vote the aldermen refused to confirm P Frank Packard as city marshal and John W Hart remains in charge of the police. The mayor renominated Packard and the matter was laid on the table. John B Skinner George H Blinn Lewis Manning were confirmed as assistant marshal captain and lieutenant with most patrolmen continued. Action on two patrolmen deferred. The board did not concur with the sewerage act and asked for more time. Sixth class licenses granted to 14 druggists.
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Salem
P. Frank Packard
John W. Hart
Divorce suit dismissed in New Bedford case
Elizabeth C. Abbott sued John H. Abbott mayor of Fall River for divorce. Judge Braley granted a decree dismissing the libel without prejudice, finding the suit was brought under an agreement and understanding between the parties.
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New Bedford
Elizabeth C. Abbott
John H. Abbott
Fall River
Braley
Harris Found Dead In Elevator Well At Hyde Park
Charles A. Harris aged 52 a shipper for the American Tool and Machine Company was found dead in an elevator well at Hyde Park yesterday afternoon around 4.00. There were no witnesses and the elevator was midway up when Harris is believed to have been caught between the floor and the elevator mechanism.
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Hyde Park
Charles A. Harris
American Tool and Machine Company
Harris
Oakdale man dies from skull fracture in fall
The body of Harris, a 30 year employee of the American Tool company and a Royal Arcanum member from Cedar street Oakdale Dedham, was examined by Medical Examiner Sturtevant. He died instantly from a compound comminuted skull fracture after an accidental fall. He leaves a wife, two sons and a daughter.
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Sturtevant
Harris
Royal Arcanum
Cedar Street
Oakdale
Dedham
American Tool Company
Fire at Massachusetts Dye and Bleachery in North Andover
A fire gutted the Massachusetts Dye and Bleachery works in North Andover early today, causing about 5000 in damage partially insured. The plant, owned by J C Brown & Co of Lawrence, had been vacated with most machinery removed. cause is unknown.
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North Andover
Massachusetts
J. C. Brown & Co
Lawrence
Governor's Day Drill Preview for Governor Crane
South Framingham reports a morning drill at the First Brigade camp with tougher afternoon work. A practice review is planned to prepare for Gov. Crane's review the next day.
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South Framingham
For Sale Fruit Farm Near Lowell 14 Acres Bargain
Pleasant town location near depot schools churches and post office offers a 14 acre fruit farm with fine buildings a nine room house three acres of small fruits a large orchard of winter and summer apples pears quinces and other fruits priced at 2600 apply to T H Elliot 64 Central St Courier ad seen here.
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Lowell
T. H. Elliot
Central St
Shots in Worcester End in Tragedy at Dinner Hour
Patrick McCann a 59 year old Worces ter Bleaching Co. dyer shot his wife a cook in a restaurant at 5 pm then killed himself in the right temple. He died at City hospital two and a half hours later. Mrs McCann suffered a bad head wound but survived. She had been living apart from him for weeks due to his drinking.
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Worcester
Patrick McCann
Worcester Bleaching Co
McCann
City Hospital
Ries Bail Raised in Weymouth Water Works Case
Boston June 27 continued case against Supt George J Ries of Weymouth water works for alleged larceny of 1800 town money was further postponed to Monday July 1 Bail increased to 5000 with default of sureties sending Ries to Dedham jail Weymouth auditors continue to untangle his accounts with a suspected shortage now estimated at 12000 They completed much of the water rates account and expected to speak if the case had proceeded in court today They began examining the books of the construction department
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Boston
George J. Ries
Weymouth
Ries
Construc
Startling disclosures promised by water works department
The water works department states that in its ranks some startling disclosures are expected to be made. The exact nature of the revelations is not disclosed, but officials indicate a forthcoming announcement will reveal significant information.
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Tion
Mayor removes Taunton license board in test case
Taunton June 27 Mayor John OHearn served notice on the board of license commissioners that charges were sustained and that the three commissioners Edward P. Padelford Joseph F. Hines and Fred Thayer were removed from office. The case shifts to court with no immediate appointments by the mayor.
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Taunton
John O’hearn
Board of License Commissioners
Edward P. Padelford
Joseph F. Hines
Fred Thayer
The Second Flood Hits Bluefield Area
Information from Division Superintendent Aiton shows substantial damage in last night’s flood. Destitute miners with families are leaving the valley as 38 Norfolk and Western workers trek 75 miles from Williamson to North Fork. No lives are believed lost.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Aiton
Norfolk and Western
Williamson
North Fork
Complete death toll list from Bluefield debris search
Bluefield West Virginia June 27 a complete list of dead as compiled by the Bluefield Daily Telegraph number 35 shows the current fatalities and indicates many more bodies are still believed to lie in the debris with searches ongoing.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Cotton of Twelve Colors Grows in Peru
A report notes a Peru cultivation with twelve distinct cotton hues. Scientists observe color diversity among plants adapting to local soil and climate. Researchers highlight potential for textile variety and agricultural experiments in the region.
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Peru
Sun-Domove Sermon on a Four-Cornered Earth from Leslie's
An 1800s literary excerpt recalls John Jasper preaching against a moving sun and round earth. He argues biblical proof from Exodus and Joshua, mocking scientific claims with dialect and dramatic questions. The piece appears in Leslie's Monthly for July, illustrating racial and religious rhetoric of the era.
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John Jasper
Bredren
Gideon
Ajalon
Bretren
Leslie
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