German anger with United States grows
Berlin reacts to Admiral Dewey remarks as anger swells across official circles. Berlin press cites Dewey’s Caribbean fleet as inferior and accuses the United States of desertion and poor naval morale. The Kiel visit invitation is viewed as canceled due to fear of embarrassment and fleet uniformity concerns.
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Berlin
Admiral Dewey
Germany
United States
Berliner Tageblatt
EB. Reventlow
Dewey
Caribbean
Kiel
Man Kaiser
Manila
Europe
Morgen Post
Cavite
Caribbean Sea
Oldest Plymouth county couple honored by reader contest
Mr and Mrs Enos Bolton of Rochester are named the oldest married couple in Plymouth county with a combined age of 171. Born May 4 1819 and February 15 1815 they married four years ago after careers including service in the Civil War. The Boston Post invites photos and a 200 word sketch for its Old Couple Editor to win Morris and Rocking chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Enos Bolton
Plymouth County
Bolton
Berkeley
Mass
Mr. Bolton
Mrs. Bolton
Boston Post
New England
Post
Boston
Debated Employment Bills Move Through House
The House debated two employment bills amid attendance at the Xiley hearing. A 99 to 87 vote sent the bill for a fund to employ citizens in industrial distress back to labor committee, while a broader substitute bill drew continued discussion. The session also included a response from Attorney General Parker on city fire departments and highway funding amendments. The day closed with Senate minor measures and talks on Boston gas company consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Committee On Labor
Jee
Our
House
Parker
Holyoke
Senate
Cules
Bagley
Boston
Winthrop
United States
Skinner and
Nye
Willis and
Tucker
Was Sponsor for 91 Voters at East Boston Hearing
The East Boston hearing on Ward 8 assessments revealed extensive activity by local assessors in Wards 6 7 9 and 8 with dozens of names on supplementary lists. Witnesses noted one clerk lead for Ward 7 with 91 principals, while others reported high counts in Ward 6 9 and nearby districts, amid contested notices.
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Harry Brown
Ward 8
Conry Kehiler
Boston
Barnes
Ward
Charles E. Folsom
Ward 6
Thomas Kiley
Tyler Street
Folsom
Jerome A. Pettitti
Hanover Street
Jerome H. Moore
Max Stone
Ward 9
Charles H. Reinhardt
George W. Carr
Lowell, Pitts, Causeway
Prospect Streets
Michael Barry
Barry
Michael Kane
Lowell Street
Kane
FIGHT OVER NEW JURY LAW SPLIT IN BOSTON BAR
Boston lawyers debate a proposed three member governor appointed jury commission to oversee Suffolk county panels. The measure, backed by Boston Bar Association officers, faces opposition from many in the bar who fear corporate influence and loss of local control.
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Boston
Faneuil Hall
Boston Bar Association
Suffolk County
Board of Aldermen
Judiciary Committee
Boston Bar
State House
Bar Association
Trunks of the Duke of Manchester Seized Over Debt
Twenty five pieces of baggage belonging to the Duke of Manchester were attached in New York over a $2,500 debt owed to Duveen Bros. The duke paid the bill and costs to release the trunks after arriving from Palm Beach with his wife. The case involved a London bank draft for £45 dishonored for lack of funds.
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New York
Duke of Manchester
John Doe
Duveen Bros
Fifth Avenue
Henry Wallace
Cambridge
London
Holland House
Palm Beach
Broadway
Ireland
Spiritualists Celebrate 55th Anniversary of Founding
The Massachusetts State Association marked the 65th year of Spiritualism with events at Berkeley Hall drawing hundreds from New England. Speakers discussed spiritual life, healing, and messages from the spirit world while attendees heard testimonies from trances and mediums. Dr. George A. Fuller was ill. Carrie L. Hatch presided in his absence as sessions featured pastors, mediums, and delegates praising spiritual progress.
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Massachusetts State Association
New England
Berkeley Hall
Materia Medica
George A. Fuller
Onset
Carrie L. Hatch
J. B. Hatch, Jr
E. A. Smith
Brandon
M. A. Bonney
Carrie F. Loring
George Simmons
Maud Litch
Lynn
W. E. Belcher
Marlboro
Fred Coggeshall
Lowell
M. W. Lincoln
F. A. Wiggin
Boston Spiritual Temple
Lake Pleasant
Susie C. Clark
A. P. Blynn
Camp Meeting Association
John Mitchell
Hattie C. Mason
C. Fannie Alleyn
J. F
First Spiritual Temple
Sarah A. Burns
Minnie M. Soule
Gospel of Spirit-Return Society
Webster millionaire Ches ter C Corbin will under contest
Worcester March 31 There is likely to be a contest of the will of Chester C Corbin of Webster, millionaire, who died a few weeks ago Willis B Sibley has entered an appearance in the Probate Court for Anna A Fuller Worcester sister of Mrs Corbin in the matter of the probate of the will By the will of Mr Corbin his estate with the exception of 40000 in public bequests and a few bequests to personal friends is bequeathed to his wife.
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Worcester
Chester C. Corbin
Webster
Willis B. Sibley
Anna A. Fuller
States After Pierce Circle Suspect In Fraud Case
In Provincetown and Baltimore authorities pursue David W. Pierce on charges of obtaining money under false pretences. Louise M. Cook, a Quincy schoolteacher who vanished from Provincetown last September, is linked to Pierce who is said to have defrauded hotels and appeared in Provincetown last August. Pierce was bailed in August, later left town, and is believed to be hiding as Officer Simeon F. Letteney traveled from Baltimore to Barnstable.
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David W. Pierce
Simeon F. Letteney
Boston
Baltimore
Provincetown
Pierce
Louise M. Cook
Quincy
Letteney
Barnstable
Moses N. Gifford
National Bank of Provincetown
Miss Cook
Bennington Street
Crowell Divorce Suit Seeks Custody and Alimony
Mrs. Marguerite Crowell files for divorce from Henry W. Crowell on cruelty grounds, seeks custody of two children. $20,000 assets attached. Crowell operated flour and feed business at 261 Church St Newton. Home at 89 Bowdoin St closed. Family split with Mrs. Crowell and children staying with her mother in Brookline. couple married in 1897.
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Newton
Marguerite Crowell
Henry W. Crowell
Crowell
Church Street
Bowdoin Street
Duty on Hides Topic At Shoe Trade Dinner
Shoe and leather trade members plan a 6:30 dinner at the United States Hotel to debate removing the 15 percent duty on hides in Congress. The discussion will consider admitting shoes free of duty if hides duty is lifted, with open opportunity for opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Vogt Named General Secretary of Christian Endeavor
Van Ogden Vogt of Beloit Wisconsin accepted the invitation of the trustees of the United Society of Christian Endeavor to become general secretary, succeeding John Willis Baer, with duties to begin by June 1. He is a Beloit College graduate.
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Vogt
Christian Endeavor
van Ogden Vogt
Beloit
Wis
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Society
John Willis Baer
Beloit College
von Ogden Vogt
Anti Smoke Law In Force Again By Order Of Officials
The smoke nuisance law took effect at midnight by order of streets superintendent James Donovan. Plans were laid to summon any resident or business owner who fails to comply to court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Donovan
Queen Alexandra Arrives in Copenhagen from London
Queen Alexandra landed in Copenhagen arriving from London and was greeted at the station by King Christian the Dowager Empress of Russia and the Danish royal family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Alexandra
Copenhagen
London
Christian
Russia
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Mr. Jackson
Jackson
Mission
Highway Commission
Bates
Davis
Amesbury
Legislative Committee On Public Lighting
Barker
Schaff
Gifford
Gas and Electric Light Commission
Commission
Snow
Gaston, Snow & Saltonstall
Massachusetts Gas Companies
Henry D. Yeaton
Gas Commissioners
Supreme Judicial Court
Andrew J. Lloyd & Co
Washion St
Aio Meee
Modern School
AP Blynin
Bev FA Wiccin
Miritual Temple
Will OF Webster
Cluett- Peabody
Cluett
Monarch
Cluett, Peabody & Co
Eell
Usf
Cee St
Rade Cid
Pul Een
Alae Lee
Eel
tYayYe
Britannica
World College
Lyman Abott
Encyclopedia Britannica
David Swing
Fiji Islands
Clement Bates
Cincinnati
Ohio
The
American Newspaper Association
Devonshire Street
Vame
State
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