Explorer Dr Hamilton Rice Sends Letter From San Jose
A Boston explorer Dr Hamilton Rice writes from San Jose, Rio Guaviare to a Harvard friend detailing planned expeditions near the Guanini River amid cannibal rumors. He reports prior travels, a river descent to Yukida, maps and data sent to the Royal Geographical Society, scientific notes, and a violent earthquake sighting. He mentions a forthcoming May arrival in Manaos and a chaotic scene with crew drunkenness and an imminent surgical operation.
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Hamilton Rice
Boston
San Jose
Rio Guaviare
Harvard
Rice
Guanini River
South America
Cayo Grande
Yukida
Guaiita
Guainta
San Fernando del Atabapo
Yutrida
Royal Geographical Society
Expedition Diary Letter From July Base to Southward Rivers
The letter details an expedition starting from a base built last July. The party reached the Hille Macaya and Ajaju rivers, locating the Ajaju on November 13 after arriving November 12 at 5 BD m. Six companions remained, four white men and two Indians, with Takanomue reducing the party from 22 to 12 and eight later refusing to advance while two Indians were compelled to continue.
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Hille
Macaya
Ajaju
Takanomue I
Firemen's Raise Urged by Rich Men
Wealthy railroad owners and billionaires urged a wage increase for Eastern Railroad firemen and made personal appeals to the arbitration board on their behalf yesterday in New York.
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New York
Eastern Railroad
Board of Arbitration
Judge Chambers Reveals Private Intercessors Behind Railroad Increase
Judge William L. Chambers said he declined to name the interceding individuals in the railroad securities increase debate. He noted a wealthy "Mr. Blank" sought a private interview and another major securities owner supported the measure. He said he received hundreds of letters from across the country expressing views and some traveled long distances for interviews.
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William L. Chambers
Judge Chambers
Mr. Blank
Judge Chambers Reports Late Night Rail Rescue Visits
Judge Chambers said he took night trips on various railroads to observe firemen at work and living conditions. He noted the arbitration supported higher wages for firemen and found no vindictiveness among workers affected by the pay raise.
Mrs George W Elkins Dies After Long Illness
Mrs George W Elkins widow of the Elkins family head in Philadelphia died today at her country home after a long illness She was born Stella McIntire in Dayton Ohio
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Philadelphia
George W. Elkins
Elkins
Pittsburg Pupils Strike Over School Chief Heeter
In Pittsburg April 24 the strike by pupils against Superintendent S. L. Heeter continued with many students staying home though no protests occurred. Bishop Canevin declined to serve on the inquiry panel, while A. Leo Weil agreed to participate and five others had not replied.
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Pittsburg
S. L. Heeter
J. Regis Canevin
Heeter
A. Leo Weil
Voters’ League of
Board of Education
Princess in Biplane Fall Injures Two in Berlin
Princess Eugenie Shakoffikova, a certificated Russian air pilot, and Russian airman Vsevolod Abramovitch were injured when their biplane collapsed 30 feet above Johannisthal flying grounds. Abramovitch suffered severe injuries. the princess was slightly hurt. Earlier, German aviator Dunetz died at Johannisthal in a separate crash.
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Berlin
Eugenie Shakoffikova
Vsevolod Abramovitch
Johannisthal Flying Grounds
Abramovitch
St. Petersburg
Dunetz
Johannisthal
Judge Murray Rebukes Lawyers Over Corridor Settlements
Judge Michael J. Murray of the Police Court scolded attorneys for settling cases in the courthouse corridors instead of before the court. William Shane of 243 Shawmut Avenue was summoned for withholding four days' pay from Benjamin Hurwitch. While waiting, Hurwitch's attorney allegedly advised Shane to pay and plead not when called. The judge refused the not guilty plea and ordered the case to be tried today.
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Michael J. Murray
Court House
William Shane
Shawmut Avenue
Painter
Benjamin Hurwitch
Hurwitch
Shane
Murray
Nolo
Clairvoyant Mrs Vaughan Fined in Syracuse Court
Daisy Vaughan Allahy a clairvoyant and medium was sentenced by Judge George W. Ray in U S Court to pay a 500 fine with no prison term. She must discontinue fortune telling. Her counsel said she harmed no one and acted from religious belief in Spiritualism. The judge noted the three dependent children and warned against further violations.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Daisy Vaughan
Allahy
George W. Ray
United States
Vaughan
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Strelt
Geo. W. Elkins
Inquiry
Princess
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Hyde Park
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the House of Kuppenheimes
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