Pelham accident detailed with blame and reforms
The Pelham collision report details the derailment near Pelham on a Nashua bound route, outlining faulty signals after a lightning strike, a misinterpreted order from Starter Stevens, and the roles of Motorman Knapp Conductor Fox and other crew. It assigns blame, notes sleep deprivation and staff shortages, and recommends extending running times, enforcing speed rules, clearing curves, and strengthening station and movement duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pliny Knapp
Howard B. Fox
Nashua
Mayes
Hudson, Pelham & Salem
Salem
Pelham
Nashua Line
Venno
New Saree
Elham
Yiee
Oral A. Stevens
Stevens
Everett E. Evans
Fox
Napp
Lowell
O’connor
H. A. Fox
Knapp
Evans
Robert H. Newsholme
John B. O’connor
Megorman
Lake
Albert Hutchinson
O'Connor
Gage A. Fox
Mr. Newsholme
Albert L. Jones
Mr. Stevens
Pelham Y
Henry M. Putney
Snxthur
G. Whittemore
Railroad Commissioners
Car Crash on Eight Avenue Involves Horse Car
In New York on October 16 a collision between an Eighth Avenue car and a Fourteenth Street horse car at Eight Avenue and Fourteenth Street seriously injured three people including Dr. Alexander S. Berryman and Dr. Hagan, with many others cut by flying glass and a crowd panicked as police moved in to restore order during an open air political meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eighth Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Eight Avenue
Alexander S. Berryman
John Burns
Hagan
Ether anniversary marked by opening of MGH out-patient building
Boston October 16 57th anniversary of ether administration at Massachusetts General Hospital observed with the formal opening of a new out-patient building costing 400000 dollars. Over 5000 invitations were issued for the inspection as medical professionals from New England toured the new wards with their guests all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts General Hospital
New England
Strike in Fall River Mills Sparks Wage Dispute
In Fall River on October 16, about 50 mule spinners and backboys from Merchants mills Nos. 1 and 2 struck over pay cuts averaging $2 weekly. The spinners say wages have fallen, with several causes cited. the union executive committee will meet tomorrow at 3 PM to decide on action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Merchants Mills
Spinners’ Union
Bank Robbery Terrifies Viborg Citizens
Sioux Falls Oct 16 A Viborg bank was robbed last night of 5000 dollars with half in gold. Citizens saw the burglars but feared to venture out as armed robbers patrolled the main street. Thieves escaped on a hand car.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Bank of
Viborg
Riot at rag factory leaves several girls stabbed
In New York on October 16 a strike at a rag factory on First street sparked a riot. Several girls were stabbed with one seriously wounded and hospitalized. Two Italian strike breakers were arrested on felonious assault charges.
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New York
First Street
Turquoise dispute ends with fatal shooting in San Bernardino
In San Bernardino California on October 16 William Miller fatally shot George Simmons a wealthy Newark New Jersey mine owner after a protracted dispute over a turquoise mining claim. Jo Miller surrendered to authorities following the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
Cal
William Miller
Geo. Simmons
Newark
Jo Miller
Textile Workers adjourn as committee reports ready in Fall River
United Textile Workers of America closes its Fall River session after naming a special committee to draft a report for the Philadelphia convention next week. Secretary Albert Hibbert, Thomas Taylor, and Samuel Ross led the panel as the executive committee finished its work and adjourned today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Albert Hibbert
Thomas Taylor
Samuel Ross
Philadelphia
United Textile Workers of America
Dr Arnold’s Balsam Pushed By Lowell Drugstore Ad
A Lowell druggist touts Dr Arnold’s Balsam as a reliable remedy for summer sickness. The ad promises satisfaction or money refunded by any druggist in well, lo.
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Lowell
Seth Arnold
Reciproc ity with Canada Threatens New England Mills
Col William A Gaston argues that cutting Canada trade would force Massachusetts mills to close, harming farmers and builders. He recalls 1866 Elgin treaty repeal and ongoing debates, noting Canada’s shift to protectionism, rising tariffs, and the potential impact on boot and shoe, jewelry, iron, and machine tool industries in Lynn, Brockton, Haverhill, and across New England. He urges negotiated reciprocity to protect regional manufacturing and exports valued over $70 million annually.
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Canada
Massachusetts
New England
Boston
United States
Secretary of State
New York
St. Lawrence
Welland Canal
United States Senate
Fairbanks
Indiana
Anglo-American Commission
Great Britain
North Adams
Lodge Control Blocks Canada Reciprocity in Massachusetts
The passage asserts that Canadian reciprocity cannot be achieved while Henry Cabot Lodge leads Massachusetts Republicans. It argues the change requires activists who will push it against party leadership, noting broad Republican support in Massachusetts but implying obstruction by Lodge’s faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Massachusetts
Henry Cabot Lodge
Queen of the Arena and Midnight in Chinatown at Opera House
Clara Turner Repertoire closes with Queen of the Arena tonight and Midnight in Chinatown this afternoon. Miss Turner’s company has won many friends through strong acting. Henry W. Savage presents The Yankee Consul with Raymond Hitchcock Monday night, set in Santo Domingo with Robyn’s music and a large chorus. Next week features Hearts of Oak, For Her Children's Sake, and Her Fatal Sin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Turner
Chinatown
Miss Turner
Opera
Henry W. Savage
Raymond Hitchcock
Mr. Savage
Dodo
Peggy
Paris
Sultan of Sulu
Santo Domingo
Alfred S. Robyn
Herne
Theodore Kremer
Casto theatre announces week program lineup
Manager Haynes unveils a Casto theatre bill headlined by Frank Gardner and Lottie Vincent in An Idyl of the Links. The Dollmaker's Dilemma features the Four Roberts, Kelly and Reno present The Wildman and the Dummy, Maud Day Caine sings, Besnah and Miler perform, Martella and Lancaster entertain, Harry Dudley sings tenor, and Alice Cheslyn closes the program with song and talk.
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Haynes
Casto Theatre
Frank Gardner
Lottie Vincent
Mr. Gardner
Roberts
Kelly
Reno
Wildman
the Dummy
Temple Theatre Presents Charron Conservatory Stock Co
One amusement loving public will enjoy a week at the Temple theatre with the Charron Conservatory Stock company staging one act farce Marmaduke and dramas. The vaudeville lineup features Wood and Berry A Storm at Sea Hugh McVey D Charles and Helen Mack Miss Russell The Great Gilber Ma June and Mooney and Holbein in varied acts.
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Temple Theatre
Charron Conservatory Stock Company
the Temple
Marmaduke
Wood & Berry
Hugh McVey
D. Charles
Helen Mack
Miss Russell
Gilber
June
Mooney and Holbein
Burlesque Act Nears Final Two Shows at Academy
The Trans-Atlantic Burlesquers present their last two performances this afternoon and evening at the Academy of Music. Crowded houses are expected as the troupe delivers a continuous carnival of comedy with brilliant wit and many laugh inducing situations that keep the audience laughing throughout.
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Academy of Music
Carlton Testimonial Concert Honors E B Carlton
A testimonial concert for E B Carlton is planned in Huntington hall tomorrow afternoon. Soloists include Adelaide Louise Hutchins of Boston and Rosalie Agnes Williams, with a 50 piece band performing an excellent programme. Tickets are on sale today at Steinert's and at the door tomorrow.
The Kilties Coming to Huntington Hall
The Scottish Canadian band The Kilties led by William F. Robinson will give a concert at Huntington Hall on Friday October 23 with afternoon and evening performances. Tickets go on sale Tuesday at Carter and Sherburne's in Merrimack Square.
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Canada
Huntington Hall
William F. Robinson
United States
Carter & Sherburne’s
Merrimack Square
Royal Blue Line October Tour to Washington
Royal Blue Line offers a week long trip to the National Capitol leaving Boston on October 22nd at $27 covering all expenses except supper on Fall River Line. An attractive daily program is arranged by the conductor in charge. Details and itinerary available from Jos. P. Taggart at 360 Washington Street Boston MA.
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Royal Blue Line
Washington
Boston
National Capitol
Jos. P. Taggart
Washington Street
Mass
The Trials Of A Peach Grower In Michigan Peachville
A city man Tom Burton buys a ten acre peach farm in western Michigan. He quits city life for country work, but a week of pruning exposes the hard reality. He struggles with an eight hundred tree orchard as wind and cold defeat his early efforts. He prunes one tree in a day, then quits, learning fruit growing is harsher than theory.
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Tom Burton
Fruit Belt
Michigan
Chicago
Peachville
Tom
Deacon Pepperton
Walter E. Andrews
Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry Remedy
A brief note promotes Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a nature based remedy for looseness of the bowels, claiming it is kept handy for immediate use. The phrasing resembles old health product language with no contemporary context or sourcing.
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Gul
Mass. General Hospital
Merchants
United Textile Workers
Wm. A. Gaston
Holyoke, Web
Opera House
THE
CASTO
Milne
Gregoire
F. L. Gregoire
Merrimack ST
J. Custy & Co.’S
Market Street
Elie Delisle
D. T. Sullivan
Bel
Perry Street
Kittridge Yard
Central Street
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