Morton Decides 10 Quit Amid Cemetery Land Controversy
James H. Morton, Mt. Hope Cemetery superintendent, resigns after trustees reinstate him over a land deal. The Finance Commission accused Morton and ex-Chairman Fallon of selling cemetery land to the city at a price far above assessment. Mayor Hibbard opposed reinstatement, hinting at potential removals. Thomas N. Hart confirms knowledge of Morton ownership but denies Fallon link.
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James H. Morton
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Hibbard
Morton
Finance Commission
Charles E. Phipps
Albert H. Hersey
Frederick B. Atteaux
William J. Fallon
Thomas N. Hart
Swampscott
Hart
Fallon
Three-Wroker Lieutenant Governor Fight Shapes State Ticket
With the state caucuses near, a three way race for Lieutenant Governor forms among Speaker Cole, Representative Robert Luce, and ex-Speaker Frothingham. Frothingham has Republican machine support while Cole and Luce draw backing from temperance, church groups, and legislative old guards.
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Cole
Robert Luce
Frothingham
General Bartlett
Henry M. Whitney
Nominaton
James H. Vahey
Watertown
Cole-Luce-Frothingham
Mr. Luce
Luce
Hibernians Parade At New Haven In Massive Field Day
A large crowd of Irish-ancestry supporters gathered in New Haven to help the Ancient Order of Hibernians observe its state convention field day. About 10 000 persons joined the parade stretching three miles to Savin Rock for athletic events including Olympic contenders Forrest C. Smithson and A C Gilbert competing in hurdles and pole vault respectively.
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New Haven
Conn
Order of Hibernians
Order
Savin Rock
Forrest C. Smithson
Multnomah
Portland
Ore
Busy Month for Humane Societies Report
President Angell reports to the American Humane Education Society and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Prosecutors studied 3982 animals, removed 160 horses from work, and humanely killed 258 horses and other animals. The total bands formed to date reach 73 023. By wills, AnnielL. Low of Philadelphia leaves 310 000 to the American Humane Education Society and Miss Caroline W. Hill of Grafton leaves 1000 to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
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Angell
American Humane Education Society
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Massachusetts Society
Anniell. Low
Philadelphia
Penn
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Caroline W. Hill
Grafton
Gypsy Couple Weds In Romany Ceremony At Trap Valley
Amid a Boston area Gypsy camp scene Rose Megg and Charles Frank Bubble married in a Romany rite. The ceremony featured no rings or clergy, a wine feast, banner display, and dancing as the tribe proclaimed the couple man and wife.
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Boston
Rose Megg
Charles Frank Bubble
Trap Valley
West Roxbury
Steve John
Lasker Secures Second Win Over Tarrasch in World Championship
In Düsseldorf on August 19, Emanuel Lasker defeated Neurmburg master Tarrasch in 41 moves to take the second game of the eight game series. Tarrasch opened with a Spanish, gained a strong attack but Lasker countered decisively and forced resignation. Marshall wins the German Chess Union tournament where the Lasker Tarrasch match is featured.
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Duesseldorf
Emanuel Lasker
Tarrasch
Nuremburg
Lasker
Sie
New York
Dr. Lasker
Marshall
German Chess Union
Brave rescue at Revere Beach saves drowning men
Alexander Morton, crippled in shoulder, rescued Louis Davidson after cramping and sinking at Revere Beach. Morton seized Davidson by the hair and, with help from Meyer Morrill, pulled them both to safety. Dr. Morris treated them at their homes after resuscitation.
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Revere Beach
Alexander Morton
Louis Davidson
Ocean Avenue
Davidson
Morton
Meyer Morrill
269 Boulevard
Dr. Morris
Grocer Seizes Debtor’s Baby in Debt Dispute
In Wilkesbarre a grocer, John Barnish, seized a debtor’s infant to collect a bill. Mrs Crancel, who owed the money, was visiting nearby when the act occurred. The mayor found no malicious intent, expecting payment would recover the child. The bill remained unpaid.
Man abducts 14 year old Mary Cefalo in Chelsea
Arthur Farranjamo, 27, a basket worker, seized his 14 year old girlfriend Mary Cefalo at her home in Chelsea with a revolver. They fled the house and vanished into the Marine Hospital grounds after outraged relatives and parents failed to stop them.
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Chelsea
Arthur Farranjamo
Mary Cefalo
Giovanni Cefalo
Beacon Street
Marine Hospital
Chelsea man accused in kidnapping and assault with revolver
A mother and sister-in-law swore out two warrants charging a young man with kidnapping and assault with a loaded revolver. Chelsea police alerted Boston and nearby towns leading to surveillance of Italian camps around Boston. Farranjamo, once known for a rooftop shooting, was present at the Cefalos and allegedly terrorized Mrs. Cefalo with a revolver before fleeing with his sweetheart.
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Chelsea
Boston
Farranjamo
Cefalos
Cefalo
Farran
Suffolk
Farrantamo
Felix Cefalo
Engagement of Francis D. Cochrane and Ramelle Frost
Society circles in Back Bay announce the engagement of Francis Douglas Cochrane of 257 Commonwealth Avenue and Hale Street Pride's Crossing to Miss Ramelle McKay Frost of Charleston 8 C The groom to be is a Harvard 1899 graduate and Tennis and Racquet Club member He is visiting Miss Frost's parents at their summer home in Canada
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Back Bay
North Shore
Francis Douglas Cochrane
Commonwealth Avenue
Hale Street
Pride's Crossing
Ramelle McKay Frost
Charleston
Cochrane
Alexander Cochrane
Harvard
Miss Frost
Canada
American Astronomer Meets Emperor at Wilhelmshöhe
Simon Newcomb, noted American astronomer from Washington, D. C., was given an audience by Emperor William at Wilhelmshoehe last Monday and later invited to luncheon with the emperor.
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Berlin
Simon Newcomb
Washington, D. C
William
Wilhelmhohe
Fear and terror grip Springfield Negro homes as regiments depart
Fear and terror spread through Springfield homes as two infantry regiments left today and two more units were announced to return tomorrow. About 300 Black residents sought shelter in the garrison, many sleeping in balconies, floors, or chairs.
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Springfield
Ill
Exodus of Negroes Renewed Amid City Tension
The exodus of negroes, recently abated, resumes as children and the aged suffer in the open. Adjutant-General Scott says fears are unfounded, citing 1500 troops expected tomorrow to guard the city. Some groups feel the soldiers' presence aggravates tension.
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Scott
Habib Held on Poison Charge in Roxbury Case
Istrak Habib Syrian restaurant keeper is held on $1000 bonds for the grand jury after a poison cake sent to his former employer George Safer, also a restaurant keeper, was found to contain deadly poison. Habib admitted buying the poison and sending a cake with his compliments while denying knowledge of the act.
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Istrak Habib
George A. Safer
Roxbury Court
Habib
Safer
Washington Street
Roxbury
Ruggles Street
Armstrong
Headquarters
Board of Health
Robert L. Emerson
Habin
Williams
Katherine Cassidy
Harrison Avenue
Massachusetts leads in Herrick trophy shooting at Camp Perry
The Massachusetts team dominates the 800 and 900 yard stages of the Herrick trophy event at Camp Perry Ohio conducted by the Ohio Rifle Association. Wise and Upton from Massachusetts along with Winder of Ohio and Mayber of Pennsylvania shot perfect 800 yard scores. The 1000 yard event continues next Friday morning.
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Camp Perry
Massachusetts
Herrick
Ohio Rifle Association
Ohio
Ohio National Guard
Wise
Upton
Winder
Mayber
Pennsylvania
Mem- Massachusetts Bers
W. Ww. Preece
Ce Cddueve Ee
T’als
Oundell Eeeen
Rene
National Rifle Association
Merchants Hope Roosevelt Visits Philippines Before Africa Hunt
The Merchants' Association urges President Roosevelt to visit the Philippine Islands either before or after his upcoming big game hunting trip to Africa, signaling renewed local interest in a presidential visit.
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Manila
Merchants’ Association
Roosevelt
Philippine Islands
Africa
Tax rate set at 14.40 in Burlington
In Burlington on August 19 the tax rate is announced as 14.40, up from 9.60 last year, signaling a significant increase for residents and property owners.
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Lurlington
Missionary Conference Endorsed by Roosevelt Ahead for 1910
A worldwide missionary conference aimed at uniting Christian efforts to spread the gospel will be held in Edinburgh in June 1910. Roosevelt Taft Bryce Barton Mott and Silas McBee back the project, urging global cooperation to reach unseen masses and to share gospel methods. Roosevelt asserts the era demands united moral effort to advance both good and evil forces in the world.
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New York
Edinburgh
Scotland
Roosevelt
William H. Taft
James Bryce
United States
Silas McBee
J. L. Barton
Boston
Europe
Arthur J. Brown
John R. Mott
Edinburg
Theodore Roosevelt
Demonstration plans for labor parade outlined
Union committees finalized route and schedule for the Labor Day parade in Boston. Governor Guild and Mayorhibbard may review from the State House and City Hall, with reviews on Charles street. Parade forms at Copley square at 10 AM and features music, picnics, and family receptions after.
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Central Labor Union
Building Trades
Wells Memorial Building
Labor
Guild
Hibbard
State House
City Hall
Charles Street
Copley Square
Boylston Street
Berkeley Street
Tremont Street
Temple Place
Washington
School
Beacon
Park Square
Patrick Maloney
P. H. Sweet
John F. Clancy
Gas Fitters
Frank H. McCarthy
Cigar Makers’ Union
John Connolly
Bartenders’ Union
M. Young
George Tagen
Maloney
Cigar Makers
Vatican Receives $304,700 in Peter's Pence Gifts
Rome report notes American gifts of Peter's pence totaling 304700 dollars received at the Vatican in the last two weeks.
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Rome
Peter
Vatican
Foresters Home Association to Meet at Worcester Street
An important meeting of the Foresters Home Association is set for this evening at 8 o'clock on Worcester street. Florence A. Lawler will preside. Members are urged to attend as several matters of interest will be discussed.
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Foresters Home Association
Worcester Street
Florence A. Lawler
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