Four Generations Gather at Dexter Family Reunion
MALDEN April 14 At the home of Mrs B F Harmon 11 Knollin street four generations of the Dexter family were represented Mrs Judith Dexter 77 of Jefferson N H her daughter Mrs A D Howe also of Jefferson her granddaughter and great granddaughter Mrs B F Harmon and her 3 year old daughter Alberta Mrs Dexter was born in Connecticut and moved with her parents to Jefferson N H as a young girl where she now resides at present time
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B. F. Harmon
Alberta
Alberta Harmon
Malden
A. D. Howe
Judith Dexter
Jefferson, N. EL
New York's Thirteen Club Defies Hoodoo in Washington
The Thirteen Club of New York arrived in Washington to defy superstition. They spilled salt and opened umbrellas, shattered mirrors, and delayed a special train by over 12 minutes. Police greeted them as 413 members dined, with crowds gathering but none dared to touch or impede them.
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Washington
Thirteen Club
New York
Teri
Editorial on Charlemagne Tower Event Sparks Attention
An upcoming New York Staats-Zeitung translation reports Melville E. Stone of the Associated Press stirred guests at a Manhattan Club gathering honoring American ambassador Charlemagne Tower. Stone’s remarks caused a notable sensation among attendees.
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Staats-Zeitung
New York Staats-Zeitung
Manhattan
Charlemagne Tower
Berlin
Melville E. Stone
Associated Press
German role in Manila crisis and Portsmouth peace effort
The text quotes Martha Dean defending the German government on the Manila incident of May 1, 1898 and Germany’s support for peace in Portsmouth. It recounts Admiral Diederichs moving to Manila, Berlin’s influence, and claims the German Emperor aided the 1905 Portsmouth settlement through coordination with the Czar and President Roosevelt.
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Portsmouth
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Japan
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Dewey
Prince Henry of Prussia
Hong Kong
Philippines
Prince Henry
Berlin
United States
Germany
State Department
Washington
Diederichs
Edward Chichester
Stone
William II
D A R Funds Lost Through Speculation in Railroad Stocks
Washington April 14. The Daughters of the American Revolution face debt after stock gambling on railroad securities. Treasurer General Mrs Davis said investments in Baltimore and Ohio Union Pacific Chicago and Northwestern and Chicago & Alton yielded poor returns after brokerage fees. The society owes about $3000 and internal quarrels emerge over who pushed the risky move and who bears responsibility. The presidency Mrs Donald McLean and the finance committee led the speculation despite objections.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
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Continental Hall
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Donald Mc Lean
Bryan Calls Colleges to Refuse Immorally Gained Money
William J. Bryan addressed about 2000 people at the New National Theatre in Washington under YMCA auspices on The Prince of Peace. He praised colleges and churches that refuse money from wealthy men who earned riches by dishonest methods and urged public moral sentiment. He noted that institutions should reject immoral funding and plans to attend a peace congress after a reception.
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Brockton Couples Face Disappearances and Lost Money
In Brockton, William Starr of 14 Ames street Montello disappears after leaving with $2.15 from his wife who is now destitute. His wife also speaks of three children, one surviving baby, and affection despite alleged wrongs. Stephen Wallis’ wife from 13 Lowell street Montello also vanishes with their four month old. Wallis notes his wife had drained about $200 from pay envelopes.
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Ames Street
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Stephen Wallis
Lowell Street
Stuffed monkey mailed with insufficient stamps reaches Washington
Postal officials report a stuffed monkey lacking proper postage arrived in Washington a few days ago. The article notes the sender was from the South and the package was addressed to a major figure, with a card claiming it should be delivered to Director Conried’s prize beauty.
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Washington
Caruso
Conried
Monarchs to Meet in Italy Without Political Significance
Rome April 14 By a semi official note the meeting of the British and Italian monarchs planned for Gaeta next Thursday is described as without political significance though King Edward may greet Victor Emmanuel and Tittoni and Mirabello travel from Greece with him.
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Tittoni
Marine Mirabello
Greece
Victor Emmanuel
Edward
Gaetna
Boy 17 Thrown From Horse Suffers Skull Fracture
Richard Howard aged 17 of 54 Payne street was thrown from a horse at Payne and Fifth streets in Quincy. He sustained a compound skull fracture as the animal caused a scene while a crowd halted it in the town square.
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Quincy
Richard Howard
Payne Street
Payne and
Fifth Streets
Morgan Describes US Crisis as Growing Pains
J Pierpont Morgan, en route to London via Paris, compares the US monetary crisis to growing pains of a rapidly expanding nation. He warns against sensationalism, cites relentless production growth, and mentions possible Mediterranean yachting plans and a hinted invitation from Lord Rosebery for Posilipo.
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London
Paris
Ministry of Finance
Morgan
United States
Mediterranean
Lord Rosebery
Posilipo
Edward
Sicilian
Elks Lodge to Observe Third Anniversary Banquet
The Somerville Lodge of Elks will observe its third anniversary on May 28 with a banquet at the Quincy House. The event is expected to be an interesting affair.
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Somerville Lodge of Elks
Quincy House
Standish Urges Parents to Guard Children Eyes
Dr. Myles Standish at Harvard Medical School urges teachers to spot eye trouble early and alert parents. He warns that prolonged close reading harms developing vision, noting myopia hypermetropia and astigmatism and urging leftward light, early intervention, and removing children from study if eye strain persists.
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Myles Standish
New
Harvard Medical School
Ipswich Man Falls From Freight Train At Chelsea
Timothy Carey, 37, of Ipswich, fell from a freight train in Chelsea last night and fractured his right arm. He was removed to Frost Hospital for treatment.
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Ipswich
Chelsea
Frost Hospital
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