Government Favored Plant To Build Armor For Ironclads
Washington Aug 9 a special naval board appointed by Acting Secretary Roosevelt met to plan a government armor plant for the three battleships Illinois Alabama and Wisconsin. The board will study costs and options and bids for a complete plant sale after cost estimates. Cramps has offered diagonal armor for the Alabama at 300 per ton, aiding timely construction.
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Washington
Special Naval Board
Roosevelt
Congress
Navy Department
Howell
McCormick
Endicott
Perry
Illinois
Alabama
Wisconsin
FourYearOld Carr Dies After Charlestown Fire Accident
Four year old Willie Carr burned to death in a vacant Medford street lot near a bakery in Charlestown. His brother Johnnie and companions tried to help as flames engulfed his chest and body. Fire officials and a doctor were on scene and an ambulance transported Willie to City Hospital where he died at 7:30 pm. The cause remains disputed with claims of push or accidental clothing ignition.
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Charlestown
Medford Street
United States
William L. Carr
John
Willie Carr
Johnnie Carr
Johnnie
Thomas Green
O’brien
City Hospital
Neal Court
Francis J. Carr
D’estes
Cambridge Street
Willie
Carr
William H. Dyers
Burbank Street
Abbott
Insane divinity student committed to asylum after mental exam
William A. Coler, an insane divinity student who threatened Rev. Edward Hale and faced an assault charge, was examined by Wakefield physicians Drs Wilcox and Robinson and ruled of unsound mind. The assault writ was withdrawn and a new insanity charge filed. Judge Nathan B. Lucas ordered commitment to the State Asylum for the Insane.
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Providence
William A. Coler
Edward BE. Hale
Washington County
J. T. Northup
Wilcox and
Robinson
Wakefield
Nathan B. Lucas
Weather forecast for New England and eastern New York
Forecast issued from Washington notes local showers and southerly winds for New England and eastern New York.
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Washington
New England and
Eastern News
Farley Expelled From Cuba After Capture by Spanish Forces
Ira C. Farley, a Massachusetts citizen traveling in Cuba for a New York cigarette firm, was captured by Spanish forces and handed to Consul-General Lee for removal from the island, according to a State Department advisory.
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Washington
State Department
Ira C. Farley
Cuba
New York
Lee
Farley
Massachusetts
Miners in Fairmont to Hear Gompers and Allies
In Fairmont West Virginia on August 9 organizers plan mass meetings to call miners out. Samuel Gompers Henry Lloyd and James Wood will address crowds on Wednesday with Monongah gathering Thursday as Clarksburg area already active.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Fairmont District
Samuel Gompers
Henry Lloyd
James Wood
Monongah
Clarksburg
Police Close to Clue in North Adams Double Murder
Sheriff Maloney questions Horace Lanfair, a key witness linked to Henry Reed. Investigators search Lanfair's home for stained clothing, sending bundles to Dr Woodbridge and Harvard for analysis as the inquest proceeds at noon.
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North Adams
Hoosac
Henry Reed
Horace Lanfair
Hoosac Valley Park
Lanfair
Reed
Maloney
W. W. Gallup
Clarksburg
Stamford Road
Sheriff Maloney
Post
Bowes
Chief of Police
Woodbridge
Williamstown
Brown
Harvard College
Is Lanfair Suspected in Reed Murder Probe
The report questions if Lanfair is a suspect while police closely watch him. He attended the inquest behind closed doors as authorities seek any usable testimony. The day centered on Lanfair Reed links with witnesses and police officials remaining reticent.
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W. H. Woodhead
Phelps
Thayer
Commonwealth
Gardner
H. T. Qoatman
Pittsfield
Charles A. Kendell
Jones
Hiram Tinney
David Fairfield
Horace Lanfair
Reed
Charlies Leonard
Bert Lamb
Edward Chison
Sneak Thieves Hit South Boston Flats and Homes
burglars using false keys struck three flats and a dwelling in South Boston yesterday afternoon. Jewelry, including diamond earrings, open-face watches, gold chains, rings, a penknife, and a meer schaum pipe, was taken from multiple rooms and units. police are mystified by the professional, large-scale operation.
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Boston
Benjamin Jurad
West Second Street
Isabella Cushing
Elgin
M. E.C
C. H. Cushing
Protective Department
Willis Oliver
Edward Dowling
Mr. Dowling
Forty eight rings stolen from Kneeland Street jeweller
Arthur Harris was arrested yesterday for being an accomplice in the theft of forty eight gold rings worth eighteen dollars from Heyman Coffman at 49 Kneeland street. Harris and an unnamed companion reportedly entered the shop, demanded rings, grabbed a trayful, then fled. Harris was captured. the other thief escaped. The accomplice is described as five feet six inches tall, dark complexion, small dark mustache, wearing a stiff black hat.
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Arthur Harris
Heyman Coffman
Kneeland Street
Harris
Coffman’s
East Boston Man Seized in Pocketbook Theft
Mark W. Hoyle of 208 London Street East Boston was arrested last night for stealing a pocketbook containing $20 from Mary A. Neil of 866 Hanover Street. The alleged crime occurred on Battery Street at about 8 30 p m.
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Mark W. Hoyle
London Street
Boston
Mary A. Neil
Hanover Street
Battery Street
Lightning Strikes Farmington Farm. House and Stable Burn
A severe electric storm hits Farmington New Hampshire as a bolt destroys the home and stable of John S Roberts two and a half miles from the village. Fifty tons of hay a trotting horse livestock and most furniture perish in the flames. Louis Keith of Lynn loses clothing and jewelry. Fire engines arrive but provide little aid. Total damage about 10000 with partial insurance.
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Farmington
N. H
John S. Roberts
Louis Keith
Lynn
Woman pleads not guilty in Roslindale street meeting case
Martha Moore Avery, arrested Sunday in Roslindale for a public street meeting without a permit, pleaded not guilty in West Roxbury District Court. The two counts accuse obstructing foot travel and lingering after orders to move. A continuance to August 13 was granted with attorney John B. Moran.
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Martha Moore Avery
Roslindale
West Roxbury
John B. Moran
Miss Hattie Bond to Testify on Assault at Headquarters
Miss Hattie Bond of 11 Union Park will recount her assault and robbery early today at headquarters. Inspector McGarr has not yet obtained her full story from Thursday morning incident and will question her again to seek new details.
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Hattie Bond
Union Park
McGarr
Meefkin's Mighty Arm Drives Giants Past Boston
The Great Pitcher of the Giants held the Boston hitters in check as the visitors scored with timely hitting. Baltimore fell to Cincinnati in Brooklyn while Joe Corbett left the game after an insult from Doyle.
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Baltimore
Brooklyn
Joe Corbett
Doyle
Cincinnati
Giants Run Roughshod Over Boston in 10-4 Victory
New York Giants crushed Boston in a decisive baseball game, dominating on offense and defense to win 10 to 4. The crowd buzzed with unspoken rage and high tension as the Giants seized control and the crowd hoped for a burst of excitement not far from eruption.
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Boston
Empire of Baseball
New York
Upright Style and Meekin Help New York Defeat Boston
A spirited contest shows New York besting Boston as Meekin’s pitching outduels Nichols. The crowd appreciates fair play, few questions, and a strong plebeian effort against the patrician Boston lineup. The game features sharp curves and disciplined defense amid enthusiastic spectators.
It Was Team Play On The Diamond For New Yorks
The New Yorks played baseball as a cooperative unit, each with equal stake and role. Captain Duffy’s crew stayed disciplined, silent, and focused, avoiding crowd noise or umpire commentary, impressing 7500 home fans with orderly play and teamwork. They ignored hecklers and kept to their own plan, letting the game unfold professionally.
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Old Home
Joyce
Carpenter
Lynch
Meekin
Nichols
New York
New Yorks
Silver to Europe on St Paul and Saale
Silver is loaded for Europe with the steamship St Paul carrying 360000 ounces and bound for Wednesday sailing while the Saale departs tomorrow with 150000 ounces.
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New York
St. Paul
Europe
Saale
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