President Roosevelt Moves Against Government Grafters
President Roosevelt launches a campaign to root out graft in federal departments led by Cabinet allies Root and Moody. Disclosures in Agriculture spark a nationwide drive with Moody to pursue justice, targeting leaks and graft in Cotton/Nitrature sectors. Moody to report progress from Sagamore Hill and N York.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Agricultural
Root
Moody
Folk
Missouri
Weaver
Philadelphia
Agricultural Department
Sagamore Hill
Oyster Bay
New York
Divorce case centers on alleged cruelty in Newton Northfield dispute
Greenfield August 1 The divorce suit of Dr Aaron Newton and his wife of Northfield draws crowds as he cites 22 instances of cruelty and abuse by Mrs Newton while she counters with claims of his abusive conduct. Witnesses include family friends neighbors and a nurse Miss Stratton.
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Greenfield
Aaron
Newton
Northfield
Leary
Turner's Falls
Dr. Newton
Miss Stratton
Mrs. Newton
Isabel King
Newteen
Tainted Money Talk Hurts Mrs Rockefeller in Cleveland
A quick report from Cleveland quotes Spencer Frary saying Mrs. John D. Rockefeller has been hurt and health affected by attacks on the Rockefeller business methods and the tainted money cry. Frary, claimed cousin, notes decline and says he will not add to her burden.
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Cleveland, O
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Spencer Frary
Murray Hill Avenue
Zionist Congress Grants Pensions and Palestine Support
At Basel the Zionist congress approved multiple grants including a 3200 annual pension for ten years to the family of Dr. Theodor Herzl. The Palestine commission will receive 3000 yearly, and Judah L. Magnes urged a thorough review of El Arisch commission documents and data.
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Basle
Switzerland
Zionist Congress
Theodor Hty
Zionist Movement
ABC Press
Warbourg
Palestine Commission
Judah L. Magnes
Brooklyn
el Arisch Commission
Think Pair Are Thieves Arrests in Larceny Case
John J. McVey and John A. Cunningham were arrested on suspicion of larceny after Inspector Smith trailed them from Green street to a barroom. On McVey were found a costly opera hat a red opera cape two sheets a pillow case and a bedspread. McVey has prior police records and earlier terms in the House of Correction.
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John J. McVey
John A. Cunningham
Green Street
Inspector Smith
McVey
House of Correction
British expenses rise in royal grants and services
A Parliament return shows Britain spends 540000 on royal annuities and 245000 on judicial pensions, totaling 785000 and exceeding naval and civil service pay by 75000. Palaces cost 305000, parks 510000, secret service 145000. Broadmoor 170000. Irish constabulary 6620000. British Museum 345000. National Gallery 82500.
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London
Great Britain
Broadmoor Asylum
Irish Constabulary
British Museum
National Gallery
Bigamist Pattin in Prison at Abington
In Abington on August 1 Judge Edson ordered Charles William Pattin held on $1000 bail for the October term after confessing to bigamy at State Police Chief Shaw's office. The 60 year old veteran, crippled and tearful, pleaded guilty to four alleged marriages, with one later denied. he claims love led to confession and vows to face consequences.
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Abington
Edson
District Court
Charles William Pattin
Shaw
State Police
Plymouth
Pattrn
Pattin
Cupid
Mrs. Westlake
Marie Krenkosanrier
London
Eng
America
New York
Boston
Bertha Bing
Body found in Cohasset surf identified as unknown man
Unknown man, about six feet tall and 200 pounds with a bald head, was found floating off Jerusalem road in Cohasset. Dr. Oliver H. Howe ruled death by drowning. body forwarded to Warren F. Snow's undertaking rooms. No identification or missing-person report found.
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Cohasset
Nantasket
Hyde Denies Engagement Report In New York
Aug 1 The Deacon family and James H. Hyde deny the reported engagement of Miss Gladys Deacon and Hyde. Hyde, who is at Newport, issued a personal denial as relatives echoed the claim.
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New York
Gladys Deacon
James H. Hyde
Miss Deacon
Mr. Hyde
Newport
Special Trinity Service for Visiting Canadians
Canadian soldiers will attend a special church service at Trinity Church on Sunday. The British Naval and Military Veterans and other groups assemble at the South Armory at 2 p.m., march to the church, arriving by 4 p.m. for the service.
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Trinity Church
Honourable Artillery Company of
London
South Armory
Sisters Reunited After 30 Years Separate by Mother
Two sisters meet for the first time in years after being kept apart since early childhood. Lottie Waterman of 25 Bufum Street and Ruth Knox of Georgetown reunited in Lynn on Monday, tracing back to a Boston and Salisbury upbringing. Their mother, Mrs. Jacob B. Collins, had hidden the rift, fearing blame. The reunion left the mother bed-bound, with doctors concerned for her health.
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Clara T. Westlake
North Scituate
Neiighbors
Cedar Lodge
Westlake
Pattri
Clara Litchfield
Post
Lottie
Boston
Ruth
George Collins
Newburyport
Lotti Waterman
Lynn
Ruth Knox
Georgetown
Joseph Collins
Newsboys Seek Harvard Scholarship in Keen Boston Drive
Boston newsboys from English High, Boston Latin and business schools discuss a $5,000 Harvard College scholarship to fund their higher education. The Boston Newsboys Union aims to raise $4,900 with input from local business leaders, and President Elliot of Harvard may serve as a trustee.
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Newsboys
Harvard
Harvard College
Greater
Boston
Maurice Aski
Educational Committee
Harry Mitchell
Elliot
Hezekiah Butterworth Nearing Full Recovery in Boston
Renowned author Hezekiah Butterworth has improved after a serious illness at his Boston home. The crisis has passed and his condition shows steady recovery.
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Hezekiah Butterworth
Boston
Fire Captains Begin Canada Vacation Tour
Captain Daniel E. Curran of Station 9 and Lieutenant Lovell of Station 10 Roxbury start vacation today and plan a tour through Canada.
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Daniel E. Curran
Station 9
Lovell
Station
Roxbury
Canada
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Point of Pines
van Camp
van Camp Packing Co
Indianapolis
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Rae
Dieputhernox
Lorrie Waterman
Butterworth
Ryan
Equitable
Alfred Henry Lewis
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