Woman Dies After Home Fire Burned In Her Own House
Mrs. Sarah Baker of No 1 Fleet Street died at Cottage Hospital from burns suffered when her dress caught fire while she heated an iron on an oil stove. Harriet Thurston on the opposite side of the house heard smoke and alerted neighbors as Baker collapsed. Baker, over seventy, ran only briefly into a splash of water and fell unconscious. she was taken to hospital where she later died. Baker had lived in Portsmouth many years and ran a dressmaking establishment. she left a daughter, Mrs.
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Sarah Baker
No. 1
Fleet Street
Cottage Hospital
Baker
Harriet Thurston
M Baker
Tay Sea
Mrs. Baker
Cattost Dos Mita
Mars
Dinker
Portsmouth
Death Notice of Mrs. Sara Lowd Baker Heap
Heap, wife of Judge Arnold Heap of Chicago, spent summer with her mother. Albert H. Baker, superintendent at East Boston, was found dead from gas asphyxiation in Dorchester on July 24. He was son of John and Sara Lowd, born 1881 in Portsmouth, widow of Chester Baker.
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Tabs City
Chester Baker
York County Man Leaders in Maine Labor Movement
A York County man and Maine labor figures including secretaries and presidents linked to the American Federation of Labor are noted for their activism. The piece highlights activity in Liber bills support and recent controversy over enforcement by an inspector at mills, drawing attention to labor leadership in Hiddeford and Lewiston.
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Lewiston
Jersey
John Dive
Oral Yynes
Ty Splaters
Shion
Maine $T&ite
American Federation of Leubardsr
Sheen
George
Hiddeford
Une Husk
Entton
Skull Found by Dog Sparks Missing Person Theorists
A shepherd dog brought a human skull to a Newfields village scene raising questions about John C. Wiggin who vanished five years ago. Authorities inspect graves, speak with witnesses, and search for clues on how the skull was unearthed and by whom.
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John C. Wiggin
Newdoll
Albert "McHutrnie
Yan Mediatelys
AL Hirst
Htran Betas
Newbelts
Devek
Prohibition Presidential Nowinee Speaks Here
A Prohibition party event in Chicago featured a speaker discussing national policy shifts and party platforms. The crowd heard calls for temperance reforms and critiques of the current government, with emphasis on unity among diverse reform movements.
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Chicago
Mararr
Mr. Clafin
Rey
A. Hy
Wurman
Merl
Prohibition ties raise labor fears and lodge losses
A local Prohibition dispute argues the burden falls on farmers and laborers as states lose tax revenue to illegal channels. It cites the Wolters laborers and the grand lodge papers, noting total losses near one hundred thousand dollars across Odd Fellows lodges and related bodies, with a building valued at sixty dollars.
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Tim
Wolters
Hong
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellows Lodges
Bneconpmients
FELLOWs' GRAND LODGE MEETING AND FIRE DAMAGE REPORT
The Grand Lodge and Grand Master face questions over temperance gear and the fire at headquarters. Trustees adjust rebailding plans for burned blocks while officers meet in Ridgeley to discuss records care and property losses.
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Andre
Grrand
Considur
Tempuracy
Hasidis
Ahfreid
Din Indias
Ant
Hebel Aid
Orla Sas
Ridgeley
Tie
Manchester
Barefoot Man Captured After City Search
Police report the capture of Rolung Heatly, a suspect described as feeble minded, seen fleeing through local streets near Mercules Circle and Winnlaquan Lake. Residents recall him wearing overalls and a hat, with sightings extending to Sanberton road and Simbharatan Square. authorities continue inquiries to confirm motive and capture details.
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Rolung
Ernie
Bert
Smith
Winnlaquan
Hebekhorheal
Sonny Beatty
Powas
Thompson
Sanbernton Road
Deers Wits
Niles
Untitled report from town sports injury incident
An account describes a local shooting accident in Tus Nwy where a coach attempted to draw a game, slipped, and discharged a gun injuring a man on the right side. Early reports claim no recovery and note the involved individuals and location.
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Tus Nwy
Acrees
Ming
Ace Ani
Mra
Tt Jonking Et Histan
Newport
Ruszell
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