Boston Post Day Brings Free Chutes Carnival For Children
The Boston Post invites youths under 14 to a free chutes day at the grounds from 1 to 6 PM with coupons printed in today's paper. Highlights include rides on wiseyg and ponies, a famous small chute ride, and a dangerous but famed bicycle descent by W H Gilbert.
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Secretary Root Forms Firm Grip on Philippine War Affairs
Washington August 13 Secretary Root begins to shape the administration of the War Department. A military map is being prepared for private use showing daily progress of General Otis's campaign in the Philippines, enemy movements, and army positions. Major Simpson leads the project to provide a bridge view of military operations up to date. Root consults with General Miles and General Merritt while awaiting consolidated facts to guide future policy.
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Root
Philippines
Adjutant-General
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Simpson
Bureau of Military Information
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Merritt
War Department
Army
Big Faith Pledges at Old Orchard Christian Alliance
The Christian Alliance meeting in Old Orchard Maine featured a rapid surge of pledges for mission work after Rev. Dr. Simpson’s sermon. Pledges included two at 5000 dollars and multiple amounts from 100 to 400, with over 100 one dollar pledges. Cash gifts reached about 800 dollars plus 2000 in checks, and remaining five thousand was in pledges payable over up to twelve months.
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Old Orchard
Christian Alliance
Simpson
Oe Wenenie Toomn
Run Over by Hack Injures Mogars Avenue Boy
William Birmingham of Mogars avenue was struck by a hack on Massachusetts avenue near Newbury street yesterday. The driver and owner are unknown. The boy suffered a broken arm and severe bruises. He was taken to a doctor for care. The hack driver reportedly fled after the incident.
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Mogars Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Newbury Street
Hack
Root's inquiry-driven reform reshapes army data gathering
The article recounts Mr. Root compiling broad, tabulated military data from Adjutant General Corbin and other bureaus. It covers transports, stores, and equipment for Otis's forces, stock in Manila, replenishment, and margins for emergencies, with input from Manila and Havana via cables.
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Otis
Manila
Havana
Mr. Reot
Riots in Londonderry during Protestant Derry relief anniversary
In Londonderry on Aus 18 riotous scenes broke out as a 400 member excursion from Belfast faced police entry refusals. A nationalist rally joined the fray causing stone throwing and clashes with police. The riot act was read and the mayor deployed eight constables.
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Derry
Belfast
Portuguese Celebrate 400th Anniversary Meeting
A well attended meeting of Portuguese residents in the basement of the Portuguese church on Northernet street discussed the 400th anniversary of De Gama. Manuel R. Serpa presided and speeches were made by Rev Father Pimental August Acores and M J De Avellar. The celebration will be on Aug 99 with Viscount de Valle da Costa delivering the oration as Portuguese consul.
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My Clothier Fire and Smoke Sale Opens in Boston
Spectators packed the Norry Doors as My Clothier opened a Fire and Smoke Sale last Saturday. Officers held back crowds while the store stayed crowded day and night, with doors closing about a hundred times to admit shoppers. The sale runs daily until every item is sold, featuring drastic price cuts on suits, coats, pants, and ladies wear across men’s and women’s departments.
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Part of the Boston Fire Brick Plant Destroyed in Fire
A major blaze at the Boston Fire Brick Company at the foot of K street South Boston destroyed parts of several wooden structures and damaged kilns. Firefighter Lieutenant R W Adams was injured when a beam struck him during efforts to control the fire. Fireboat Engine 61 arrived but was not needed as flames were brought under control.
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Fiske & Co
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Dudley Street
Marine Park
Deathly stabbing at Prince Street in North End quarrel
In Boston last night, Largo D Annunzio was stabbed multiple times by Vioglo Cesalvo after a dispute near 1 Prince Street. D Annunzio held off the assailant but suffered deep wounds to the face chin stomach and thigh. He was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital in critical condition with dangerous stomach and heart injuries. Police intervened as bystanders aided the injured man.
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Italy
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Ant
Vioglo Cesalvo
Annunsio
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Desalvo
D’annunzio
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D’anhuisio
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D'Annunsio
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D’annunsio
Congressman Littlefield's Pathrr. Rockland obituary report
The Rev. William H. Littlefield of Vinal Haven died this afternoon at his home in Rockland at age 61. He was father of Congressman Ce. B. Littlefield of this city and is survived by five children.
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Rockland
William H. Littlefield
Vinal Haven
Ce. B. Littlefield
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