Pastor's engagement precedes his mysterious death
In Woodbury New Jersey on April 17 Rev. George W. Thompson pastor of the First Presbyterian Church was found dead in his hotel room from a self inflicted gunshot. The tragedy followed the public announcement of his engagement to a wealthy widow within the prior week.
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Woodbury, N. Jr
George W. Thompson
First Presbyterian Church
South Jersey
Newton Hotel
Woodbury
Death of Rev Thompson Shocks Woodbury Parishioners
The sudden death of 48 year old Rev Thompson unsettles Woodbury after news of his engagement to a local clergyman’s active member. He led the First Presbyterian Church since moving from Clayton a decade ago and lived at the Newton Hotel after his wife’s passing. Friends say the engagement remained intact despite a reported violent scene with the woman.
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Woodbury
Thompson
Clayton
N. J
First Presbyterian Church
South Jersey
Newton Hotel
Weak hitting costs Red Sox and Doves in losses
A safe ninth inning hit would have won the Red Sox Senators game but Boston fell 2 1 in Washington. The Doves lost 3 2 in Brooklyn as Wilhelm puzzled opponents and Flaherty struggled early. Rube Waddell debuted for St Louis with Chicago to a 1 0 win. Hans Wagner signs with Pittsburgh and will likely play today.
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Boston
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Doves
Brooklyn
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Superbas
Flaherty
Rube Waddell
St. Louis
Chicago
Hans” Wagner
Pittsburg
Bryan Declares Bryan a Has Been at Omaha Stop
Governor Johnson of Minnesota said that William Bryan is a has been whose star rose long ago and will fade as his name goes before the Denver convention. He spoke during a stop in Omaha while starting his bid for the Democratic nomination.
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Omaha, Neb
William Bryan
Johnson
Minnesota
Denver
Bryan
Nebraska
Omaha
Berlin Wants Dinner
In the House appeal on government legation buildings abroad Mr Perkins of New York implied that Emperor William’s stance toward David Jaynes Hill the American ambassador to Berlin was dictated by social motives. He argued the U S ambassador must be very rich, a view he said is accepted in court circles.
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Washington
Mr. Perkins
New York
Emperor William
David Jaynes Hill
Berlin
United States
Bryan Reflects on Past Defeats and Comebacks
In Rochester on April 17, 1900s quotes Mr. Bryan recalling 1896 as a burial and his 1900 return. He says Republicans doubted his fate and notes being run over and trampled at St. Louis yet continuing to live.
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Rochester
N. Y
Bryan
St. Louis
Ambassadors and wealth spark debate on social life and pay
In remarks by Mr Hill and colleagues, concerns were raised that diplomatic service is dominated by rich individuals. They argued that lavish entertaining by ambassadors damages public image and called for proper support, residences, and salaries to allow citizens of modest means to serve.
San Diego Welcomes Home Fleet with Monument Plans
Sailing orders set for 6 o clock tomorrow and the stay of the American battleship fleet in San Diego ends tonight. Commemorative monument plans move forward in the city park to honor the 16 vessels and the official welcome extended on Wednesday. A grand ball at the Hotel Del Coronado for junior officers capped four days of fleet festivities with elaborate decorations.
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San Diego
Cal
Hotel del Coronado
Beneficiary Will Funds Sought Expanded Aid to New England
Judge Hammond in the New York Supreme Court yesterday suggested applying the income of the $1,000,000 fund created in 1901 by Thomas Thompson to relieve needy seamstresses. The proposal would extend benefits to women in all New England towns and cities except Boston, Rhode Island not mentioned.
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Thomas Thompson
New York
Rhinebeck
N. Y
Brattleboro
New England
Boston
Hammond
Supreme Court
Trustees Seek Supreme Court Guidance on City Fund
Boston philanthropists Laurence Minot and another Massachusetts man ask the Supreme Court for instructions interpreting a will. They say the income from the fund far exceeds local needs and that past practices have encouraged beneficiaries to claim shares by sewing or store work. They warn that knowledge of the fund tempts others to charge high prices for goods furnished to beneficiaries.
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Laurence Minot
Boston
Massachusetts
Supreme Court
Chelsea Fire inquest probes incendiary theory and deaths
State police plan to call 100 witnesses Monday as Chelsea fire deaths rise to 18. Bones found in Marlboro and Shawmut streets and a child’s remains unearthed near 130 Shawmut Street. Investigators seek whether arson started the blaze amid claims of multiple fires after the main conflagration.
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Marlboro Street
Harry L. Lewis
Georgiana FE. Lewis
Elizabeth Short
Charles R. Short
Shawmut Street
Library Street
Magrath
Chestnut Street
East
Boston
State House
Neal
State Police
Chelsea Alderman Attacks Mayor Beck At City Council
At a Chelsea Board of Aldermen meeting Alderman Black accused Mayor Beck of refusing his services and sought political advantage. Beck defended his leadership saying the city must aid distressed residents and rehabilitate the city while urging officials to refrain from politics during the crisis.
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Mayor Beck
Beck
Streets O'Brien
Forecast for Boston and New England Weekend Weather
Forecast reports fair and warmer conditions for Boston and vicinity on Saturday with light southwest winds. Sunday turns partly cloudy and warmer with showers and fresh south to southwest winds across New England and eastern New York.
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Boston
Washington
New England
New York
Public Notice Promotes Sanford's Ginger
An advertisement urges readers to consult the last page for details from Holland Wine Co at 47 Boylston St or Adams Sq. It touts Sanford's Ginger as a 40 year standard of purity flavor and strength and warns against cheap substitutes.
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Holland Wine CO
Boylston St
Adams Sq
Sanford
Principal Points in Fin Com Report on Boston Agreement
The Fin Com report accuses members of the Boston Agreement of plain dishonesty and deliberate fraud. It urges presenting collusive bidding evidence to a federal grand jury and filing damage lawsuits in US and state courts. It also recommends state suits to recover funds from Boston fraud in boiler repair and fire proofing contracts and require bidders to swear bids are in good faith.
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Boston
Boston Finance Commission urges federal court power against graft
A report sent to Mayor Hibbard and Boston officials recommends using federal courts to combat graft among city businessmen and officials. The commission accuses major iron and steel firms of deliberate fraud in their Boston dealings.
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Hibbard
Boston
Finance Commission
Federal
Large steel firms named in fraud suit bid collusion case
The commission urges federal action against major firms including American Bridge Company and Phoenix Bridge Company for collusive bidding on the Gove and Brookline bridges. Suits are sought in federal and state courts. American Bridge Company, part of the United States Steel Corporation, has capital over 61 million dollars. The push calls for state laws to protect genuine bids and punish collusive bids with fine or imprisonment.
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Federal
Grand Jury
Gove Street Bridge
Brookline Street Bridge
United States Circuit
American Bridge Company
Phoenix Bridge Company
Brown-Ketcham Iron Works
Berlin Construction Company
Boston Bridge Works
Chelmsford Foundry Company
Canton Bridge Company
C. W. & F. Smith Tron Company
New England Structural Company
Boston Steel & Iron Company
Eastern Bridge & Structural Company
Mequier & Jones Company
United Construction Company
Springfield Construction Company
New England Bolt & Nut Company
J. T. Croft & Co
Smith & Lovett Company
L. M. Ham & Co
Fletcher & Crowell Company
H. P. Converse & Co
Milliken Bros
Levering & Garrigues Company
James H. .Tower
Colossal
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Trust
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Hearnis Co
Black and Beck Clash
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Steel Trust Implicated
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