Accident near Junction injures man in Haverhill
A 35 year old laborer from Haverhill or West Newbury died after alighting from a car that failed to stop at a junction near Sel on the night of June 20. He was struck by the vehicle and died at Anna Jaques Hospital that evening. Police and medical examiners seek identification. autopsy pending. The car crew deny fault. The deceased remained unidentified at noon.
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Tirlend
Haverhill
Conor
E. Collombe
Smith
Albe Gay Cnim
Heav rHipon
Biron
Sen
Maya
Auna She
McKay
TSO
Schokduetor
Coplombe
Egies Plaistow
Mnie Ters ‘A
Eee Feabe Eile
Ae Ee, Mind & A
Anna Jaques
Stickney
Pleasant Street
Wells
Kempton On Clothiers
Merrimac Street
Haverhil
Convention Adopts Sherman as Taft’s Running Mate
The 1908 Republican national convention adjourned after selecting James S Sherman of New York as vice presidential candidate alongside Secretary Taft. Parade of nominations followed amid heat and thinning crowds, with briefings naming Warner of Missouri and Burres of Michigan to head key committees. Delegates debated speeches while awaiting official action and band arrivals before reconvening.
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James 8. Sherman
New York
Taft
Patt
Bo Burres
Michigan
Sherman
Curtis Guild
Massachusetts
Franklin J. Murphy
New Jersey
Hairbainks
Sheldon
Nebraska
Delopartians
Anoth
Aged Woman Breaks Thigh in Simple Garden Fall
Mrs. D. D. Tilton, 89, of High Street, broke her thigh Thursday afternoon while a man picked cherries from a tree in her garden. She was watching him when she fell from a stool. Medical help was secured promptly and she was made as comfortable as possible.
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D. D. Tilton
High Street
Surveying the River Near Pagwow Mouth Dam Site
Two United States engineers survey the Merrimac river from Powow to just beyond Mitchells falls to assess the feasibility of dam construction near the Pagwow river mouth. They are currently along the Bradford shore conducting the examination.
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United States
Merrimac
Powow River
Mitchell's Falls
Pagwow
Bradford
The Girl in Red Ride and City Contest Details
The Girl in Red plans a noon departure from the News office at 12 Melock and a city drive with Edward J Kelley as manager of the Virginia. She will wear red and be clearly marked, visiting Merrimac and Amesbury with scheduled stops around 3 PM and 6 PM respectively. A quiz with a $10 prize is offered for correct answers, with tickets sold through local shops and committee members.
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Melock
Alrealy
Nativity
Merrimac
Bradbury's
Bahan & Maloney’s
Shaw's Bakery
Amesbury
Girl In Red
Hmdwart
Virginian
Inn Street
Throuan Pleasant
State
Hurrig
Titcomb
Pleasant
Wicket
Kent
Winssington
Green
Market Square
Fair
Charter
Suires
Case of cruelty to animals postponed then settled
In police court this morning the case against Sanjamin Dodge for cruelty to animals was resumed after a prior guilty finding. The judge postponed to inspect the premises and cattle. The case was settled on payment of costs and Dodge promising to dispose of his cattle at once. William Stevianoplos was fined $5 for an assault on L. Manas.
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Sanjamin Dodge
Dodge
Costa
William Stevianopslos
L. Manas
Fire damages store at 4 Water Street in brisk blaze
Hose 1 answered a still alarm at 7 36 this morning for a fire in the shop of Shomowich at 4 Water street. The blaze started from overheated brass smelters in the adjacent Abraham Seaman store. One wall of the building was badly burned. Firemen used chemicals to extinguish the fire. damage is slight.
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Shomowich
Water Street
Abraham Seaman
Common Pasture Again Water Board Moves to Common Pasture
The water board announces a return to common pasture beginning next week and will supply water until the Artichoke is ready.
Railroad Freight Privilege Granted by Commission
In Newburyport the Citizens Electric Street Railway Company won authority to operate as a common carrier for baggage and freight on its lines. The order requires supervision by the railroad board and restricts dangerous or prohibited items, with the board and aldermen having already approved the venture.
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State Mouse
Boston
Railroad Commission
Citizens Electric Railway Company
Newburyport
Board of Aldermen
Citizens Electric Street Railway Company
Lo Ag
Thes Board of Aldermen
Arm Severely Lacerated by Slipping Scythe at Farm
Alfred Boudreau was injured on Toppan's lane at B S Johnson’s farm when a whetted scythe slipped, cutting a several inch gash and severing two veins. He was helped to Anna Jaques hospital where surgeons dressed the wound and he rested this morning after nine stitches.
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Alfred Boudreau
B.S. Johnson
Toppan’s Lane
Blake
Anna Jaques Hospital
Boudreau
Real estate transfers near Newburyport recorded at Salem registry
The Salem registry recorded yesterday transfers in Salisbury Georgetown and nearby. Albert H Clark of Galisbury conveys 61 rods on Ats pland and Spring streets to Rosetta T wife of Charles E Morgan. Ellen wife of Albert H Clark conveys a quit claim of the same. Carl E Carlson and wife Hilda of Quincy convey land and buildings on Nelson street Georgetown totaling 10 acres to Cecilia Tatarian of Boston.
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Newburyport
Salem
Albert H Clark
Galisbury
Rosetta T
Charles EE Morgan
Atspland
Spring Streets
Salisbury
Ellen
Charles H. Morgan
Carl E. Carlson
Hilda
Quincey
Cecilia Tatarian
Boston
Nelson Street
Georgetown
Buried at Salisbury Norah E Johnson Interment in Long Hill Cemetery
Remains of Norah E Johnson who died in Groveland were taken to Salisbury for interment after funeral services at the residence of C C Buswell officiated by Rev Mr Al Anson and Dr J F Spalding. Interment was in Long Hill Cemetery. Also an advertisement for a first class shore dinner at the Grown square Hotel on Sunday from 1 to 2 o'clock for 50c.
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Norah E. Johnson
Groveland
Salisbury
C C Buswell
al Anson
J. F. Spalding
Long Hill Cemetery
Grown Square
Mission Circle Meeting Enjoys Supper At Parker Street Home
Miss Charlotte Smith of the North church mission hosted a gathering at her Parker street residence yesterday. After the afternoon’s business, members were served a supper on the lawn, described as very enjoyable.
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Charlotte Smith
North Church Mission
Hale
Parker Street
Glaze Transfers to Providence in Eastern League Deal
Ralph Glaze will join the Providence club of the Eastern league in the McConnell trade. Boston arranged that Providence receives a seasoned pitcher and a sum of money. Glaze is set to contribute to Dufty's hustling team.
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Ralph Glaze
Providence
McConnell
Boston
Tig sHeo
Money Glaze
Dufty
Bookseller Benjamin H Richardson Dies at 76 in Somerville
Benjamin H Richardson a well known Harvard bookseller at Harvard Square and landlord of President Theodore Roosevelt during his college life died at his Somerville home aged 76. He was widely known among Harvard men.
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Boston
Benjamin H. Richardson
Harvard
Harvard Square
Theodore Roosevelt
Somerville
Untitled fragment from Pittsburgh area explosion report
Incomplete clipping from Ongahela Pa area describing a blast near a tādd and Che TattsbapE Soni r Gobnnnay. Report notes entombed victims and ongoing inquiries. Other lines reference mornings and cases, with scattered terms suggesting propogation and sale notices.
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Ongahela
Tyne
Gobnnnay
Nee
Nomination and bustle at party convention in New York
Delegates vote on nominees amid cheers and tumult outside a Manhattan building. A motion to nominate and a tense, rapidly unfolding sequence feature speeches by Sherman, Lodge, and Wilson as the crowd roars and the national committee prepares to adjourn.
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Lod
Taft
Ohio
Tig Pee
Ae Oui
New Yorkers
Siaveie
Sherman
Demon Patton
Delaware
du Pont Rosaxélid
York
Timothy L. Woodruff
Senator Lodge
Wilson
Kentucky
Gentlemen of
vMhigheald
Jyeneee
Lodge
Gavin Penn
Franklin A. Denison
Nals
Thalimat
Massachusetts
Bricks Repaired On State Street Under Superintendent Johnston
The last brick in a State Street project was laid by Superintendent Johnston marking completion of a vitrified brick repair. A probation officer obtained permission to move bricks to his home for lettering of initials B for Belvedere and A for Adlen, with bricks bearing the initials allegedly representing workers. The Bricks8 are approved for use with state funding, and pavement on the State Street side will be raised similarly while nearby sections of the walk are graded to accommodate vehicle access.
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Johnston
Besge
O& Ad
Burke
Talon
John
Hentez
Adlen
Davehporete
Fané
Mia
State Street
Gunchman Henry B Woodlets Petition Ridefeeitan Schedule
Fragmented OCR text references a petition related to a local official and an electricity rate figure. Names and numbers are garbled, but hints at a public action or electoral matter. No clear outcome or entities beyond vague references to individuals and a rate.
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Gunchman
Henry B
Cai
Watts
Roosevelt family departs Washington for Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt and his family leave Washington on the 9:15 train bound for Oyster Bay. They plan to stay at the summer retreat, sailing to the Long Island town for the season.
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Roosevelt
Washington
York
Oyster Bay
Ital
Forecast Summary Delivers Showers and brisk winds
A weather note outlines New England showers for today and tomorrow with brisk winds. The report cites temperatures around the mid 80s and 30s in places, though several garbled lines obscure exact readings.
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Bieta
New England
Gene Tyezrale
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