Pastor Urges Against Marriage After 3000 Weddings
New York April 9 The Rev Jacob Schelegel head of the German Evangelical Reformed Church on Avenue B and Fifth Street has united his 3000th couple in marriage and still proclaims marriage a failure He notes 15 marriages in his first year 1000 in eleven years 1000 in five years and the last six years the final thousand He rejects the idea that single people are unhappy insisting Every man and every woman who is not married is happy.
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New York
Jacob Bchelegel
German Evangelical Reformed Church
Avenue B
Fifth Street
Wife's Devotion Saves Stiles After Murder Trial
In April 9 issue Wynn Mags highlights Mrs Stiles wife of John C Best co-defendant in George Bailey murder case. The piece notes District Attorney Peters warned to cease attacks on Stiles mother in law William H Stiles testified to convict Best. The wife’s steadfast loyalty and patience shield him, sustaining their family amid nervous strain and health concerns.
No Change in Orders on Liquor License Fees
The Board of Police has not altered its directive requiring licensees to pay fees by April 16 instead of May 1. Despite many requests for more time, the board remains firm though willing to show leniency as the licensees struggle to raise funds before the original deadline. Chairman Clark confirmed the stance to a Post reporter, noting no change or intention to change.
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Board of Police
Clark
Post
Santiago military play set for Chelsea Academy of Music
The military play Santiago will be presented tonight by a member of the Major P. J. Grady group of Spanish War Veterans at the Academy of Music in Chelsea. Over 100 participants are listed with officers urged to attend in uniform. Reserved seats are on sale at the box office.
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Santiago
P. J. ‘Grady
Légion
Academy of Music
Chelsea
Rentlemen
European linen trust forms across continent report
Information reaching the State Department from United States Consul Mahin at Reichenberg Austria describes the creation of a vast linen spinning trust intended to include every linen spinning concern in Europe.
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Washington
Europe
State Department
United Sates
Mahin
Reichenbergustria
Rumors of Armed Exile Plot Against Zelaya In Panama
Reports from Managua say ex president plans, with aid from Colombia, an armed expedition from Panama to oust President Zelaya. Details remain unconfirmed but rumor mill cites secrecy and possible cross border movement.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Ono
Panama
Colombia
Zelaya
Wolcott Memorial Fund Reaches Forty Thousand
Henry L. Higginson, treasurer of the Governor Wolcott memorial fund, reports receipts total $40,181.42 to date.
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Wolcott
Henry L. Higginson
Governor Wolcott
Jones murder tale resurfaces in Rice case courtroom
In New York on April 9 the Rice death trial heard valet Jones recount his initial confession to attorney House and the role of Patrick in the plot. A heated exchange between Moore and Osborne followed a question about who first heard Jones’s story.
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New York
Valet Jones
William Marsh Rice
Moore
Patrick
Osborne
Frederick House
Jones
House
Rice
Mr. House
Mr.Moore
Jerome
Tombs
Osorne
Rey
Garvan
Forty-second Street
Seventh Avenue
Mr. Rice
Dr. Curry
Cambridge Scammer Posing as Frederick Greene Agent Exposed
A man in Cambridge claims to be an agent for Boston photographer Frederick Greene of 140 Court Street. He sells a 75 cent certificate for the National Photo Gallery and promises a dozen photographs for the same amount. Police have been notified.
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Cambridge
Frederick Greene
Court Street
Boston
National Photoraph Gallery
Mrs Tessier Seeks Divorce From Eugene Tessier
Mary Augusta Tessier, wife of Eugene N. Tessier, sues for divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty and habitual intoxication. They married in Boston November 2, 1888, have a son George H. aged 11, and the suit seeks custody of the child. Tessier, about 48, once managed several hotels and leased Castle Square properties. Case to be decided May if no agreement is reached.
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Mary
Augusta Tessier
Eugene
N. Tessier
Castle Square
Tessier
Boston
George H
Porto Rico Governor Discusses Tax Reform Note
Governor Allen of Porto Rico met with the President to discuss island affairs. He blamed weak municipal treasuries on poor taxation and cited a new tax law expected to replenish funds. Allen will stay in Washington another week then go to Massachusetts until May 1 before returning to Porto Rico.
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Washington
Allen
Porto Rico
Massachusetts
Burlington deal announced by President Hill at Northern
President J J Hill of the Northern railway announced the Burlington acquisition had closed. The next issue is whether Hill will offer a fixed cash price for Burlington stock as an alternative for shareholders who prefer cash to the bonds that will finance the purchase.
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New York
J. J. Hill
At Northern Railway
Proponale
Eastern Shipyard Builds Two Giants for Great Northern
New London April 9 The Eastern Shipbuilding Company is constructing two vessels for the Great Northern Steamship Company. The ships will have a tonnage of 21 000 and a load displacement of 38 400 tons, exceeding the Celtic’s 36 700 tons.
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New London
Conn
Eastern Shipbuilding Company
Celtic
Belfast
Ire
Great Northern Steamship Company
Rioting in Rome over statues of jovial naiads
Rome faces a split over four bronze figures by Mario Raitelli for the Aqua Marcia fountain. Protests, troop protection, and a public wrecking of the hoarding marked weeks of controversy before students and authorities backed the unveiled monument amid applause.
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Rome
Mario Ratelli
Gome
Outerwear Prices Appeal To Varying Heights At Covert Coats
A catalog notes coats for different heights with price points 8 to 25 dollars. A $20 long covert coat suits taller buyers while a $15 short box covert from Oxford targets shorter customers. The ad also lists various men’s coats priced at 8 to 25 dollars.
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Oxford
Milk Producers and Contractors Fail to Reach Pact in Wesleyan Hall
A mass meeting of milk producers in Wesleyan Hall and an afternoon session with union directors and contractors at Parker House failed to seal an agreement. Producers push 82.5 cents a can with a surplus clause, while directors favor 81.25 cents. Some producers threaten shipping milk to Boston if no compromise, and a committee will consult railroad authorities on ratings while parties remain confident terms proposed yesterday will stand.
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Wesleyan Hall
Union
Parker House
Boston
Logan Statue Unveiled With McKinley in Attendance
Master George Tucker drew the cords to unveil the Logan statue as a large crowd watched. President McKinley and cabinet members joined the procession to Iowa Circle for the ceremony led by General Grenville M. Dodge. Sculptor Franklin Simmons was presented and Chauncey M. Depew delivered the day’s oration.
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Washington
George Tucker
John, Logan
Logan
McKinley
Iowa Circle
Grenville M. Dodge
Society of the Army of the Tennessee
Frank M. Brigg
General Dodge
Franklin Simmons
Chelsea Society Delights In The Rivals At Chelsea Academy
Chelsea society attended the Chelsea Academy of Music last evening for Aheridan's five act comedy The Rivals. Miss Antoinette Hol0ak directed with a capable cast led by the leading players while supporting performers delivered careful, painstaking work.
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Chelsea Society
Lt.Gov. Bates
All Chelsea Society
Chelsea Academy of Music
Aheridan
Antoinette
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