Samoa a Failure Ex-Consul General Mulligan Report Published
Washington Aug 16 The State department will publish the Mulligan report on Samoa in the August consular volume. It deplores U S intervention as a radical policy shift, cites Samoa as a costly experiment, notes the king’s poverty, and argues for continued harbor rights at Pago Pago amid broader calls to reform or end the Berlin treaty.
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Washington
State Department
James H. Mulligan
Samoa
Mulligan
United States
Robert Louis Stevenson
Berlin
Pago Pago
Apia
Pavonia Arrives at East Boston From Atlantic Crossing
Cunard steamer Pavonia lands 78 saloon 93 second cabin and 8 steerage passengers at East Boston after docking from quarantine. List names numerous passengers including Miss Elsie Bennett and Rev. F. L. Hayward. Yarmouth arrival notes Captain Crosby of Storm King awaiting wife and child from Antwerp.
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Atlantic Ocean
Liverpool
Queenstown
Cunard
Pavonia
J. J. Atkin
Boston
Quarantine Station
George Armstrong
Thomas Azrey
W. C. Benedict
Elsie W. Bennett
Elsie Brehm
E. L. Burrell
David Dewar
F. L. Dinnan
John D. Drum
Alice W. Duffy
Sarah Evans
Fred Farrand
Harriman
D. Hayes
F. L. Hayward
A. M Holbrook
Mabel Howard
G. Kelly
F. R. Butterfield
F. J. Campbell
James Clogher
G. C. Lothrop
E. A. McCallester
E. P. Miller
C. F. Moulton
John Murray
Alice F
W. H. P. Robbins
Robbins
Maud Scott
Sheerin
George Smalley
N. Smith
W. H. A. Soule
8. Stevens
Stevens
James F. Sweeney
Joseph Turner
A. R. Vinal
Emma L. Vinal
Charles Liffler, Jr
Liffler
K. Lepehne
M. Lepehne
Mabel F. Vinal
Albert W. Vinal
Webber
Samuel White
White
J. J. Whitton
W. H. Whitton
John Wilson
Wilson
Harry Young
Young
Antwerp
Baltimore
Dalley Reports German Free Alcohol System Suitable for US Use
Henry Dalley of New York completed inquiries into Germanys free alcohol in manufacturing. He is gratified by German officials assistance and says free spirits in US manufacturing can be promoted without revenue loss and while avoiding high taxes. He dispels claims that free spirit use in German factories was impossible.
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Berlin
Henry Dalley
New York
Congress of the United States
Dalley
United States
Sixty first Methdist camp meeting opens at Cottage City
The sixty first annual camp meeting of the Methodists began in the Iron Tabernacle at Cottage City on Aug 16 with over 6000 attendees. Rev W W Morrison led an old fashioned love feast at 8:45 am, Bishop Foster spoke, and Rev Dr L B Bates of Boston urged conversion, prompting thirty responses. A Bible reading followed at Trinity Church.
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Cottage City
Iron Tabernacle
W. W. Morrison
Foster
Ll. B. Bates
Boston
The
Methodist Association
Trinity Church
Onset Camp Meeting Draws 10000 Visitors
More than ten thousand people visited the Onset camp grounds today surpassing last week's turnout. Cars flooded the streets as the day featured speakers Mrs. C Fannie Allyn and Mrs. A M Gladding, tests by Mrs. Maggie Wade, and a program with Ferguson's Orchestra and Gertrude Laidlaw singing Oh Prom isé Me. Excursions ran from New Bedford and Woods Hole with week speakers scheduled including C A Day and Mrs. Cc F Loring plus Mrs. Pepper.
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C. Fannie Allyn
A. M. Gladding
Maggie Wade
Ferguson
Gertrude Laidlaw
Boston
New Bedford
Woods Hole
C. A. Day
Cc. F. Loring
Pepper
M. S. Pepper
Temperance at the Weirs ends after three days
The three days temperance meeting in the Meth odist grove at Weirs New Hampshire closed with morning and evening sermons by Rev. C. H. Meade D D. The Hon D C Remich of Littleton spoke in the evening. Attendance was meagre.
Squadron Starts Sea Drill Near Hampton Roads
The Navy Department reports the North Atlantic squadron depart Hampton Roads for drill grounds. It will be at sea about a week and anchor off Tompkinsville awaiting Li Hung Chang's arrival. Lieutenant A P Niblack to replace Vreeland as naval attache at Berlin Vienna Rome sails Sept 2.
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New York
Navy Department
Hampton Roads
Tompkinsville
Li Hung’ Chang
A. P.niblack
Vreeland
Berlin
Vienna
Rome
Mrs Parnell Goes Abroad on Pennland Steamer
Mrs Delia L S Parnell sails from Philadelphia on the American line Pennland bound for Liverpool to Dublin for an indefinite stay with her daughter and grandchildren. She travels with friends but will go alone and is described as very feeble.
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New York
American Line
Pennland
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Delia L. S. Parnell
Dublin
Car Thrown Editor Dies After Streetcar Fall
Winston, Aug 16 Captain J W Goslen editor of the Union Republican North Carolina Republican organ died after attempting to step from a moving street car. He struck his head on the macadam street causing a brain concussion. He was 66 years old.
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Winston
N. C
J. W. Goslen
Union-Republican
Republican Party
Mrs Hanna and Mrs McKinley Aiding Presidential Currents
Cleveland August 16 Mrs William McKinley Sr and Mrs Marcus Hanna emerge as political powerhouses shaping a nation’s future. Both are octogenarian stewards of family and state, active in civic life, with Mrs Hanna a New England Puritan by birth and descendant of Colonel Israel Converse who served in the Revolutionary War.
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Cleveland, O
William McKinley
M. Hanna
White House
Marcus
Ohio
McKinley
Hanna
Prospect Street
Cleveland
Lillian Hanna
Man Dies Under Rope in Everett Lockup After Threat
Dennis J. Doherty, 35, of 14 George street Everett, told a fellow inmate he planned to die. After a dinner check at 11:45 am he was found dead with a three foot rope tied to his neck and door, a suicide ruled by coroner. He had a history of drunkenness and left a widow and two children.
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Dennis J. Doherty
George Street
Everett
Edward Cripps
Dennis
Doherty
Rim
Central Labor Union backs Lynn boot workers and 3-cent fares
Boston labor delegates vow aid to Lynn boot and shoe workers and to the Wyman waiters strike. They urge shoppers to buy only union labeled footwear, continue 3-cent fare agitation, endorse Allied Printing Trades, and protest park commission excesses in city projects.
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Boston Central Labor Union
Lynn
John Hoss
William Cusick
Boston
Boot and Shoe Workers of
Boot and Shoe ‘Workers’ Union
Central Labor Union
West Find Street
Horseshoers
Garment Workers
Allied Printing Trades
WYMAN
Mrs Bryan's Beloved Jewelry A Simple Ring Story
Mrs William Jennings Bryan owns three rings and a gold comb with modest taste. Her engagement ring, a ruby surrounded by four pearls, was lost in a cab in Pittsburg but recovered and sent to her. The other pieces include a plain gold wedding band and a striking opal ring. no earrings bracelets or throat jewelry are worn, all items kept for sentiment rather than display.
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William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Pittsburg
Hewest
United States
Report urges mayoral probe and removal of park commissioners
The report was adopted. New delegates joined from the Water Works Department Union United Hatters Union and Steam Fitters Union No 22. Delegates from theatrical stage employees alliance allege a theatre fire was not reported to authorities. C S U secretary to alert Mayor Quincy about the report.
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Water Works’ Department Union
United Hatters’ Union
Steam Fitters’ Union No
Theatrical Stage Employees’ Alliance
Quincy
Tailor Strike Nears End as Leaders Report Progress
New York August 16 Meyer Schoenfeld, head of the tailors strike, said the work stoppage will likely end by Tuesday. No meetings today and little remains to be done, awaiting contractors to sign the agreement.
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New York
Meyer Schoenfeld
Postoffice Disciplinary Actions Hit Everett Staff
Postmaster Ham and inspectors in Everett report two popular Everett postoffice workers disciplined by Washington. Joseph Finn discharged for loitering on his route and A L Towle suspended thirty days for withholding information. Both men have solid reputations and expect hearings before reinstatement. Inspector White conducted the month long inquiry.
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Everett
Towle
Finn
Ham
Washington
Preacher's Bride Leaves New Jersey Pastor
In Cranbury near New Brunswick, the Rev. Mr. Van Dyck, pastor of Second Presbyterian Church, and Mrs. Celia Plumley wed May 13. She left his home weeks ago saying she made a mistake. He is years old and twenty years her senior. Elders sought reconciliation. she affirmed her regard for him despite the separation.
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New Brunswick
N. J
van Dyck
Second Presbyterian Church
Cranbury
Here
Celia S. Plumley
Mr. van Dyck
Little Tot Scalded In Home Accident
Bernard Dorsey, 16 months, of 68 Winter Street Cambridge, was scalded on the head and body yesterday when he pulled a pot of boiling water onto himself. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. Doctors fear he will not survive as flesh peeled from his head and body.
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Bernard
Michael Dorsey
Winter Street
Cambridge
Massachusetts General Hospital
Electric car collision injures motorman in Nashua
In Nashua on Saturday night two loaded electric cars from Lawn Dale Gardens collided when the forward car paused to discharge a passenger. The rear car crashed, wrecking the lead car and injuring occupants. Motorman Joseph Calumb suffered both legs broken, left leg in two places. The crash was caused by the cars' inability to stop.
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Nashua
N. H
Lawndale Gardens
Joseph Calumb
Man returns from world tour as "Little Surprise" winner
James J. Brough arrived in Manchester after a year abroad ending Aug. 17. He logged about 56,000 miles with 40,000 by boat, 9,000 on bicycle, and 6,000 by rail. Brough once defeated Dan O'Leary in a Baltimore walking match.
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Hartford
Conn
James J. Brough
Manchester
New York
Dan O’leary
Baltimore
Indignation Over Water Woes as Winthrop Tightens Supply
Citizens plan an indignation meeting if Selectmen fail to act on chronic water shortages. Magee’s Corner well work continues to recover hundreds of thousands of gallons wasted daily. A. S. Burnham of Revere Water Co notes no major leaks, but cites defective local plumbing and a boomerang of rising demand. He warns of declining quality when wells drop and tidewater intrudes.
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Cottage Hill
Selectmen
The
Post
Magee'’s Corner
A. S. Burnham
Revere Water Company
Sunday Post
Beachmont
Winthrop Highland
Great Head
Burnham
R. D. Ireland
Ireland
Revere
Surprise party at Cottage Park Hotel honors Mrs Belcher
At Cottage Park Hotel Winthrop a Saturday gathering presented Mrs O F Belcher with a chatelaine watch. Boston steamship man B S Booth led the presentation in front of about seventy guests praising her courtesy and seasons ideals. Dancing resumed after the tribute.
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Cottage Park
Winthrop
O. F. Belcher
Mrs. Belcher
Mr. Booth
Sunny seaside crowds mark pleasant Gresham Beach day
On Gresham Beach the weather was cooler and breezy after a hot Sunday, drawing 20 000 to 30 000 people to renew ties with Neptune. High tides emptied beaches along to Oak Island with music at Oak Island Grove, while Winthrop saw dusty driving and yacht activity near the club house. Chief West reported no prisoners since last Sunday and a new sanitary facility opened on the ladies side.
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Neptune
Oak Island
Oak Island Grove
West
Park
Winthrop
Club House
Marblehead
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