Briggs Custody Battle Favoring Mrs. Briggs Reported
Utica dispatch notes Judge Stevens signed findings in habeas corpus custody case of six year old Dorothea Briggs. The referee ruled in favor of Mrs Lou Lord Briggs, assigning costs to Dr Edward C Briggs of Boston. The lengthy proceedings included witnesses, private detectives, and heavy evidence.
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Utica
N. Y
B. L. B Stevers
Rome
Edward C. Briggs
Boston
Dorothea
Stevens
Lou Lord Briggs
Briggs
Lou Lord
J. Develo Moore
Grace Church
Justice Scripture
Dr. Briggs
Wilder Holmes
Milton Water Works
BE. C. Caldwell
New York
Holmes
Sunday Post previews and sensational items in Boston
The piece teases a feature on stool pigeons and police corruption, then highlights upcoming Sunday Post stories. It promotes Astor’s politics, wireless telegraphy milestones, yellow fever notes, a Jewett profile, telegraph strike humor, New Hampshire home week, a $400,000 Christian Science suit, Boston flower missions, and assorted Boston stories.
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Police Department
Inctor Cogan
Pace Department
Sunday Post
Astor
William Waldorf Astor
United States
English
France
The
Post
Boston
Lillian C. Jewett
Lillian Clayton Jewett
Telegraph
N. H
New Hampshire
Granite State
Rollins
Aged Miss Day Fights Burglar in Attleboro Home
Miss Lizzie B Day aged 60 living with her 90 year old mother on Main Street Attleboro fought a burglar after midnight. The intruder flashed a lantern perforing a half hour struggle, furniture was smashed, Day tore his coat and he fled empty handed leaving with no valuables.
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Miss Day
Attleboro
Lizzie B. Day
Main Street
President McKinley Arrives at Hotel Champlain Long Branch
President McKinley and accompanying officials arrive at Hotel Champlain for a stay in Long Branch. Attorney-General Griggs rents a cottage for August while Secretaries Gage and Root are due, with Postmaster-General and Mrs. Smith prolonging their visit. Captain Dodd of Troop D, Third Cavalry, is ordered to the Philippines.
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McKinney
Captain Dodd
Third
United States Cavalry
Philippines
Root
McKinley
Astor Burned in Effigy Sparks City Parade
In New York on August 4 a crowd of hundreds watched Dr S W Crowe ignite an effigy of William Waldorf Astor in Long Acre Square after a procession through the hotel and theatre district. Police later released the truck driver. Dr Crowe remained at large.
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New York
William Waldorf Astor
Long Acre’ Square
Dr. Crowe
Mr. Astor
Astor
Long Acre Square
Dr. Crane
Joan Okla
Dr. Rowe
Two Deaths as Yellow Fever Quarantine Tightens at Hampton
Official reports from the Soldiers' Home at Hampton show the yellow fever outbreak is checked with no new cases today and two deaths at the home. Dr. Vickery believes immune help arriving should suffice. the cordon around the home and nearby Phobus remains strict as warnings against premature optimism are sounded by Surgeon-General Wyman.
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Washington
Marine Hospital Service
Hampton
White
Wyman
Vickery
Phobus
Brunswick
Harpers Ferry Dead to be Reburied Next Week
The article notes Secretary Root plans and McKinley approval of rapid Philippine recruitment. A committee will invite McKinley Hobart and Smith to North Filba New York for burial ceremonies next week. Seven men who died with John Brown at Harper's Ferry in 1859 will be reinterred beside his grave in a plot donated to New York State in 1896 by Kate Field and others.
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Root
Philippines
McKinley
Hobart
Smith
North Filba
Vice President Hobart Leaves for Lake Champlain Visit
Vice-President Hobart departed Long Branch at 3 50 PM for Lake Champlain for a 10 day trip to President McKinley Sweenens to be in good health when he left.
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New York
Hobart
Long Branch
Lake Champlain
McKinley
Sweenens
Not Engaged Says Her Son Cowes
Aug 4 Isle of Wight Lieu tenant Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill son of Lady Randolph Churchill denies reports of his mother’s engagement to Lieutenant G F M Cornwallis-West brother of Princess Henry of Plese. The matter remains the topic of discussion among friends with no firm confirmation from either side.
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Cowes
Isle of Wight
Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill
Randolph Churchill
G. F. M. Cornwallis-West
Henry of
Plese
Eaendolph Churchill
Cutenant
Ornwallis-West
Harry Allen Dead in New York Club
Harry Allen grandaor of Commodore Vanderbilt died this morning at the Union League Club from Bright's disease. He was a member of the club and of the M& George's Club in London. He resided in Chestnut Hill, Boston, and had business at 78 Chauncy Street, Boston.
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New York
Harry Allen Grendvor
Commodore Vanderbilt
Union League Club
Bright
Allen
London
Chestnut Hill
Boston
Chauncy Street
Columbia Not Racing as Defender Race Prep Advances
Bristol R I August 4 Mr Iselin said the Columbia would not race tomorrow though likely ready by Monday and would join the fleet for practice. Defender Vigilant and Navahoe prepare for the rig race with the other Herreshoff sloops while Columbia stays aloof from the start but may contest later.
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Newport
Bristol
R. I
Iselin
Associated Press
Columbia
Herreshoff
Defender
Vigilant
Navahoe
Mr. Iselin
Herbert C. Leeds
Woodbury Kane
W. Butler Duncan
Yacht Racing Association
Lyce
Kestrel
Corinthian Yacht Club of
Philadelphia
Duel of Poker at Sharon Ends in Tragic Decapitation
The Sharon incident revolves around John Frye inviting Vincent Murphy to visit, sparking a midnight poker duel at a railroad crossing. The clash left Frye scarred and both men out of work on the railroad, while Mary cites domestic strains as she seeks a divorce. The report notes Murphy’s alias Vinnie and a grim turn as authorities confirm the fatal outcome.
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Sharon
John Frye
Vincent Murphy
Billy
Raiilroad Crossing
Sharon Heights
Frye
Vinnie
Mary
Post
John
Murphy Vinnie
Boston
Yellow fever scare in Philadelphia involving Hampton veterans
Colonel Good seeks the ten National Soldiers' Home inmates who came to Philadelphia on furlough as yellow fever appeared at Hampton. Surgeon General Wy mann cannot share addresses. Governor Woodfin also hasn’t replied. Authorities say incubation has passed and no danger is expected.
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Philadelphia
Good
Bureau of Health
National Soldiers’ Home
Hampton
Wyman
Marine Hospital Service
Woodfin
Fair Weather Weekend Sale Report from Washington
Patchy text notes a general sale in Fair on a weekend with mentions of New Bay area, August timing, and fresh southwest winds. No clear people, organizations, dates, or exact event details are readable.
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Washington
Columbia towed for test spin as repairs proceed
Newport rumors say the new Columbia mast is nearly ready while steel workers replace broken sections. Woodbury Kane and Herbert Leeds visited as Defender planned a spin without Columbia, with W Butler Duncan indicating Defender will race if Columbia cannot. Navaho and other yachts await wind and handicap cups for three-boat contest.
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Woodbury Kane
Herbert Leeds
Funeral for Heureux Held in Santo Domingo Cathedral
Funeral services for the late President Heureux, assassinated at Moca uy, were conducted at the cathedral in Santo Domingo. The ceremony drew mourners and officials amid solemn rites in the capital city.
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Santo Domingo
Heureux
Moca Uy
Mary Frye's Ginger and Gum Shop Sparks Divorce Trouble
Mary Frye runs a small shop at the Heights selling crackers newspapers cakes gum and Jamaica ginger from her home. Frye's divorce proceedings unfold as he claims hardship and disputes over earnings while neighbors recall a past duel and job losses amid a strained family life.
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Mary
Frye
the Heights
Jamaica
Vinnie
Sharon
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