Iron King's Niece Weds Coachman in Newport Secret
New York April 19. Andrew Carnegie confirms his niece Nancy secretly wed a riding master named Heaver about a year ago in New York. Carnegie says the match has no objections and prefers an honest man over a duke. The couple traveled to Europe and have since visited New England. Heaver, once a coachman, is widowed with two children and had worked for Mrs. Carnegie.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Nancy
Heaver
Newport
Carnegie
Mr. Carnegie
Joseph Jefferson Reported Improving Despite Critical Condition
WEST PALM BEACH Fla April 19 At 9 oclock tonight Joseph Jefferson is reported to be improving Hopes of recovery are entertained though he is still very weak and his condition is critical At a late hour the statement was made that Mr Jefferson was much better and would survive the night He took a grape fruit at noon and asked that he be given some soup.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Joseph Jefferson
Jefferson
Actor Thomas Jefferson Receives Update on Father
Thomas Jefferson son of actor Joseph Jefferson, now in the city, received yesterday from Palm Beach Illinois messages stating that his father was improving.
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Thomas Jefferson
Joseph Jefferson
Palm Beach
Ila
Easter Sunday Plaques Offered as Decorative Borders
Decorative plaques presented as artistic plates for summer cottages dens libraries and similar spaces highlight a simple border arrangement. The item emphasizes pretty ornaments suitable for various interiors.
Frango Jap Crisis Looms On Kamranh Bay
London reports a potential crisis between Japan and France over sheltering Russia's Baltic fleet at Kamranh Bay and Madagascar. Togo claims to have located the Russian squadron, with night torpedo attacks feared to scatter ships before dawn.
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London
Japan
France
Rojestvensky
Kamranh Bay
Togo
Russia
Madagascar
Roestvensky
St. Petersburg
Bakers Union to Decide on 10-Hour Law After Court Ruling
The Journeymen Bakers and Confectioners International Union executive board calls a Chicago meeting for next Saturday to act on the Supreme Court ruling that the bakers ten hour law is unconstitutional and to consider requesting a re hearing.
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Bakers’ National Union
New York
Journeymen Bakers and Confectioners’ International Union
Chicago
United States Supreme Court
Bakers
Supreme Court
Murder Charge in Old Tamworth Case Falls on Ossipee Gang Member
John Matross, linked to the Ossipee mountain gang, was arrested in Ossipee for the 1900 murder of Ezra Dodge in Tamworth. Police unearthed a key clue last week after Dodge’s body, shot and clubbed, was found in an orchard. Matross had recently completed a prison term after turning state's evidence.
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Ossipee, N. H
Ezra Dodge
Tamworth
John Matross
Ossipee
Johnson
Carroll County
Matross
Laconia
Windsor
Dodge
Concord State Prison
Local Boston Forecast Fair and Warmer Days Ahead
Boston and vicinity expect fair and warmer conditions Thursday and Friday. Fresh southwest winds are forecast.
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Boston and Vicinity
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The fragment discusses nourishment and tissue repair but lacks identifiable people, places, or events to form a structured newspaper card with a headline and summary.
Sanford's Ginger Cures Colds and Promotes Sleep
An old advertisement touts Sanford's Ginger as a cure for colds and grip, claiming it promotes sleep and is healthful. It promotes Piso's Cure for a cough priced at 25 cents and promises relief and cure.
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Sanford
Marathon Race Victory by Frederick Lorz in 2 38 25
Reporting yesterday's sport summary includes Lorz winning the marathon at Mohawk A. C. New York with a time of 2 hours 38 minutes 25 2 5 seconds. Baseball notes cover Boston Nationals sweeping Brooklyn, and Boston Americans losing to Washington in 11 innings. College games list Harvard over Carlisle 23 2 and other matchups. Horse racing highlights Reno K. at Dorchester and others. Bicycle races note Walthour and Mettling results.
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Frederick Lorz
Mohawk A. C
New York
Boston Nationals
Brooklyn
Boston Americans
Washington
Lorz Wins Marathon In Astonishing Display Of Nerve
The Mohawk A. C. of New York rider Fred Lorz won the 1908 marathon finishing in 2 38 25 after a grueling 25 miles from Ashland. Louis Marks of Pastime A. C. of New York finished second just over a minute behind. R Fowler of Cambridge and Harvard's H F Miller Jr. followed, as favorites like Sammy Mellor faded after 18 miles.
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Louis Marks
A. C
New York
Lorz
Marks
R. Fowler
Cambridge
Harvard
H. F. Miller, Jr
Sammy Mellor
Herbert Holton
Ashland Bridge
Ashland Village
J. H. Neary
Natick
Haarer
Mellor
Spring
South Framingham
Neary
Lorry
Mothers and sons heroic fire rescue at Roxbury home
Mrs Mary Gibbons raced into a blazing Roxbury house to save her four year old son Ames. Her nine year old son John then saved his baby sister Ellen as flames swept through the building. Firefighters controlled the blaze after relatives and a passerby alerted them, with damage pegged at about 1200 dollars.
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Mary Gibbons
Centre Street
Roxbury
Ames
John
Ellen
Michael McCarthy
Gibbons
Johnny
John Gibbons
Nellie
Papa
William McGee
Equitable Life agents press Hyde resignation demand
In New York on April 19 a large bloc of Equitable Life agents adopted a resolution urging Vice President J H Hyde to resign and formed a five member committee to present the demand. Hyde dismisses the move as impertinent and refuses to resign. President Alexander and Second Vice President Tarbell were later applauded as they were thanked by a named committee.
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New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
J. H. Hyde
Mr. Hyde
Hyde
Alexander
Tarbell
Mr. Tarbell
The
Equitable
Attorney Files Suit For Receivership Of Equitable Life In Louisiana
Edgar Cahn an attorney filed suit in New Orleans civil courts on behalf of himself and other Equitable Life policy holders seeking receivership under Louisiana law and an accounting of the companys affairs in light of the New York situation. The petition notes the company has large interests in the state.
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New Orleans
Edgar Cahn
Equitable Life Assurance Society
New York
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Rouse O'Brien
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Martin Flaherty
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Walthour
Revere
Mettling
Stinson
Caldwell
Fred Lorz
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Hicks
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Committee
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