Executive committee mobilizes Porto Rican relief drive
The relief effort raised 4401 dollars with a promise of 1000 more, including a 1000 sent by cable. The general relief committee met yesterday as the mayor read telegrams and directed funds and supplies toward aid efforts. An executive committee of five was appointed to coordinate contributions and forward shipments including food and clothing to Porto Rico and other needy areas.
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Porto
Neral Incal
Cail
F. B
Juincy
H. Cole
Ren de FaGery
Messrs
Robert M. Bur- Ubert K. Pettin
Lamont G
Quincy Ata
Mc Perea
Ames
Esau
Porto Rican relief drive from City Hall basement
Mayor Vincy reports a promise of national relief for Porto Ricans. J Sheehan will receive contributions of clothing and food. A relief fund is organized with shipments of 200 to 600 ton capacity steamers from New York to provide supplies free of charge.
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New York
Mae
Voluntary Army Expansion Sparks Officer Recruitment Hints
Washington reports indicate possible enlistment of additional Volunteers. Sears indicates lists of successful regular army officers may form the core for new regiments if raised. General Otis is urged to recommend officers. Secretary Root asks state governors to name officers from state regiments to build a reserve list for vacancies.
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Washington
Sears
Otis
Root
Stata Regimenta
Stata Regimenta of Volunteers
Tennis Championship Opens at Newport Casino
The nineteenth annual United States Lawn Tennis Association tournament starts at the Newport Casino with key doubles East versus West and defending champions to clash in the national championship. Entry totals are the smallest in a decade with 38 entrants for the all comers singles, and matches begin tomorrow morning with Ward and Davis facing Allen and Hackett in doubles.
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Newport
R. I
United States
Lawn Vennis
Newport Casino
Ward
Davis
Allen
Hackett
Ware
Sheldon
Bourne Burglary Case Deepens as Threats Rise
Aug. 14 report shows the Bourne burglary and shooting case expanding in mystery. Dozens of officers have failed to find a suspect, with detectives pinning hopes on three gang members. Marshall Benson’s father warns officers about intrusions and guns, signaling mounting tension.
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Marshall Benson
Fire destroys business district near Berea Ohio
A blaze swept through the business section of Berea, Ohio, destroying several structures and causing extensive damage. The fire, reported early today, caused an estimated loss of about 200,900 dollars with no injuries reported. Local crews battled the flames as investigators began tracing the cause.
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Beneka O. Sos
Bares
Etrucape
Ox- Ray Marina & Ployele
Cook Sapien
Forty-Eighth Convention of the International Typographical Union Opens
In Detroit August 14 the forty-eighth convention of the International Typographical Union opened amid announcements of progress. Ex-delegates reported the union to be prosperous and active in updating laws and procedures for the trade.
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Roit
Mich
Priai Union
Post's Guests Enjoy Day at Huntington Avenue Chutes
Thousands of Boston children and families flocked to the Huntington Avenue Chutes for a Post hosted event. Police managed a bustling crowd of about 2,600 youngsters as rides, games, and attractions drew excitement, with extra cars and numerous officers ensuring safety. The day ended with smiles and memories of the Post sponsored outing.
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Huntington Avenue
Chum
Boston
Post
Pees
Park Street
Charlestown
Chelsea
Ito
San Juan Hill
Park’ Street
Lexet
Railroad
Boston Post
Stafford
Tremont Street
Oldeath
Balloon signal freed at the crowd ceremony
At a signal the balloon was released into the sky marking a ceremonial moment observed by attendees. The event drew local residents and officials who watched the ascent and noted the festive atmosphere.
Arrest of man in chloroform assault case acquires delay
Fred A. Burt was arraigned in Norway Maine Municipal Court on a charge of assaulting Anna B. Hassett aged 16 with chloroform. The girl, claiming they were engaged, says he grew tired of her. Burt pleads not guilty and trial is postponed until Saturday due to the girl’s feeble condition.
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Norway
Fred A. Burt
Anna B. Hassett
Burt
Boston Messenger Boy Strike Looms Again
Boston district messenger boys prepare for possible fresh strike after a morning meeting with their organized committee. They plan to reconvene at 8 o clock to decide next steps and present a new ultimatum to the company.
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Boston District Messenger
Tremors Hit Central Portugal Amid Torrential Rain
Reports describe a central Portugal earthquake and heavy floods causing damage in the region. Officials warn of continued rainfall and aftershocks as residents assess impacted towns and infrastructure.
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Portugal
Plague Deaths and New Cases Reported
A chaotic garbled note reports many deaths from plague and new cases rising in an unspecified region. The legible names or places are not clear. the text hints at regressive health data and ongoing outbreaks.
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Ong ‘Kong
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