Troops Return Debated as Two Massachusetts Regiments Readied
Reports from Camp Wikoff show Second and Ninth Massachusetts Infantry to be sent home soon. Officials debate best camp site with South Framingham favored but Montauk Point possible for initial disinfection and clothing disposal before Massachusetts arrival. Governor Wolcott and Mayor Quincy coordinate with Adjutant General Dalton and General Corbin to ensure orderly reentry.
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Cuba
South Framingham
Alderman Conry
Boston Harbor
Washington
Quincy
Wolcott
Secretary of War
Fitzgerald
Corbin
War Department
Ninth Massachusetts
Santiago
Massachusetts
Long Island
Long Island Point
Montauk Point
Russell A. Alger
Second Massachusetts Infantry
Ninth Massachusetts Infantry
Framingham
Commonwealth
Roger Wolcott
Hadeen
WANTS HER CHILD On Little Annie's Return De pends Mrs. Ho Boo's Life
Mrs. Ho Boo grieving in St. Luke's Hospital over Miss Helen F. Clark taking her daughter Annie last week hopes for Annie's safe return. She would sacrifice life to reclaim her child, preferring education and missionary work for Annie to any other outcome. Doctors say Mrs. Ho Boo could recover if her mind stays free of worry about her daughter.
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Little Annie
Mrs. Ho Boo
New York
Ho Boo
St. Luke’s Hospital
Helen F. Clark
Annie
Pell Street
Min
Miss Clark
Honor Dead Heroes Ninth Regiment Funerals Planned
Numerous city groups move to honor Ninth Regiment dead with a plan to receive Major Patrick J. Grady in New York and guard his body to Boston. A special meeting with Leo Court No. 6 will arrange attendance at the funeral. Military and past officer groups coordinate actions for Grady and O Connor. East Boston Associates plan to respond to Private Carey death.
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Ninth Regiment
Williams Court
Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters
Dennis J. O'Regan
Thomas Arthur
Michael J. Burke
New York
Patrick J. Grady
Boston
Leo Court No
Grady
Hibernian Hall
Havre Street
O’connor
East Newton Street
Michael J. O’connor
East Boston Associates
Carey
Man wrecks yacht after smoking spree ends in capture
David Hassett, 26, son of a Greenport resident, smoked constantly aboard his yacht Madeline starting from Greenport. Off Newport he raved and smashed fittings, was subdued by Battery A, Seventh, and returned to his father's home under guard. A second item mentions Mrs. Shakespeare returning from Europe and seeking to set things right regarding Annie and her custody.
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New York
David Hassett
Greenport
L. I
Madeline
Newport
Hassett
Dhum
Mrs Shakespeare Returns on Bergenland to Philadelphia
August 23 1910 Mrs J H Shakespeare travels aboard the American line steamer Bergenland which arrived in Philadelphia last night. She had journeyed to Europe with William Mowbry known as Onequi a palmist and medium whose plans or activities are noted in the report.
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Philadelphia
American Line
Bergenland
J. H. Shakespeare
Europe
William Mowbry
Onequi
Absence of Mr Shakespeare in City
Mr Shakespeare is currently absent from the city, with no details on his destination or return date provided in the report. The notice notes his absence but does not specify further context or implications.
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Mr. Shakespeare
Burglars Foiled in Nassau Street Boarding House
Joseph Ridden and George Donaghy broke into a boarding house at 133 Nassau Street this morning. Walter Pitman confronted them, one attacker wielded shears, Pitman struck the assailants with a stick, and police later detained three men for examination at Adams Street Court after witnesses identified them.
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Brooklyn
Joseph Ridden
George Donaghy
Nassau Street
Walter Pitman
Callahan
Pitman
Adams Street Court
Chase Between Paul Cohen and Mrs Cohen Ends in Arrest
New York August 23. Paul Cohen pursued his wife in a chase through Mt. Vernon and Eastchester after she fled to a police station. At the Duncombe estate he seized her hunter, but she fled to safety. Mrs Cohen accused him of throwing dishes and coffee. he denied with a sharpener incident. The sergeant ordered arrest but Mrs Cohen did not appear at arraignment and Cohen was discharged.
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New York
Boston Post Road
Cohen
Mrs. Cohen
Arrested Her Son in War Discord
In New Haven on August 23 a mother recalls John Maroney Jr resisting enlistment while his father John Maroney Sr served in the Civil War. The elder Maroney described desertion as a grievous offense, and Mrs Maroney repeated the tale of wartime pressure and family dispute.
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New Haven, Conn
John Maroney
Mr. Maroney
Maroney
Deserting Soldier Returns Home in Dramatic Beatdown
A WWI era tale recalls John Maroney, a private in Captain Beach's battery at Niantic, who after endless drill deserts to return to his mother. She castigates him, delivering a clothes pole beating in the garden before she drags him back toward the regiment. The episode ends with him under her stern hand.
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Maroney
Captain Beach
Niantic
John
Dolly's Friends in Murder Case Probe in Boston
Police seek motive after papers found on Miss Dolly Reynolds reveal a card inscribed Henry Benoit Hotel La. Doctors Kennedy's lawyers press for information in Boston as Mr Roberts explains a found check tied to the murdered woman at the Grand Hotel New York City.
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Mr. Roberts
Desertion Catch Near Camp Ends Incident
A woman led authorities along Grand Avenue to the police station and telephoned Captain Beach to report capturing a deserter. John was returned to the camp and Mrs. Maroney declared the incident closed.
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Grand Avenue
Captain Beach
John
Woman in disguise tries to attend prize fight at Coney Island
In New York, Lena Burns, owner of a Coney Island hotel, dressed as a man to buy a $2 boxing ticket and shout bets at a prize fight. She was arrested, insisting the law banning women from attending such events is unjust, while asserting the cost was worth challenging the rule.
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New York
Greater
Jack Downey
Zimmerman
Labouchere Warns Against U S Annexation Drive
Henry Labouchere writes in Truth that a large standing army would be needed for a vigorous foreign policy of annexation. He warns such a force would crush democracy at home and risk a president beyond the constitutional framework. He lauds U S conduct in the late war and European admiration for the new chivalry.
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London
Henry Labouchere
United States
Europe
Cabinet Plans Recast Instructions for Cuban Porto Rican Commissions
Washington August 23 The Cabinet considered the Cuban and Porto Rican military commission instructions. Both sets will be rewritten to fit Cabinet views and sent to the President for approval within a few days. The commissioners are expected to sail for their posts soon.
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Washington
Cuba
Porto Rico
Mustering Out 100,000 Volunteers Ordered Soon
Washington reports an order to muster out 100,000 volunteers is expected to be issued tomorrow. The list is nearly complete but adjustments may occur before signing, reducing troops in camps. Third Corps under General Wade leaves Chickamauga for Huntsville. a lane regiment stays at Chickamauga under General Boynton.
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Washington
Third Corps
Wade
Chickamauga
Huntsville
Lane
Boynton
Lawyer House's Defence in Kennedy Reynolds Case
In New York on August 23 the Kennedy Reynolds murder case defense will be a general denial. Lawyer House plans to seek discharge, arguing no evidence supports holding his client. Government witnesses show he claimed possible possession of the murder bludgeon without knowing it and trace gum on Kennedy drawers. A golf cap tied to Kennedy and Clarke of Smith Gray Co. is noted. motive remains the government’s weak point, to be argued by House.
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Kennedy-Reynolds
Lawyer House
Valleley
Central Office
Kennedy
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