Paulding Sets Speed Record in Oil-Burning Destroyer Trials
Rockland Me August 23 The torpedo boat destroyer Paulding set a new record for oil burning destroyers during standardization trials on the Rockland course. Its fastest mile reached 33.94 knots, exceeding the Roe on the Delaware course. The Paulding averaged 33.07 knots over five top runs, with a maximum horsepower above 17.00, about 500 more than designed. The test, conducted with spectators aboard North Carolina and Tennessee, included 26 runs and coincided with the Montana’s restandardization. The ship departs at 4:45 am for a 12 hour water consumption run from Bath, followed by another long speed trial.
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Rockland
Paulding
Roe
Delaware
Bath
Montana
North Carolina
Tennessee
Chauffeur Skims 6 Cents From Fare in New York
Weinberg of Great Neck hired John Montgomery to drive two friends to Glen Cove. At East Thirty fourth Street landing he paid $2 for a 49 cent fare. The chauffeur kept 6 cents and fled. Weinberg chased him. Montgomery was held for stealing the 6 cents.
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New York
Weinberg
Great Neck
L. I
Glen Cove
Broadway
John Montgomery
East Thirty-fourth Street
Montgomery
Opening Benefit Party for Holy Trinity School Roxbury
Thousands gathered at the Holy Trinity School benefit on the St Francis Home grounds in Roxbury. The garden party continues through Friday with daily booths run by parish lodges and societies. Tonight Casino Night features a large male choir. tomorrow a gym exhibition. organizers include Father Faber, Father Nelles, Father Scheuter, Frank Bates, Robert Kirchgasmer, Henry Wessling, and several helpers.
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Holy Trinity School
Roxbury
St. Francis Home
Highland Street
Knights of Columbus
Father Faber
H. J. Nelles
P. M. Scheuter
Frank Bates
Robert Kirchgasmer
Henry Wessling
Christen
Miss Ricer
Miss Michler
4. Benz
C. Wessling
A. Oelschleger
L. Sandholzer
K. F. Wertenstein
Marie Krim
Pauline Moritz
Elizabeth Seegrabber
Barbara Snow
Anna Bloedt
Miss Snow
Maria Gippert
Estate of Rev J J Healy valued near quarter million
Gloucester reports an estate inventory for the late Rev J J Healy showing a value of 277,977.76 dollars, roughly double prior estimates. Major assets are large railroad stock holdings in New York Central Boston and Maine and other securities, with real estate near 18,000 dollars.
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Gloucester
J. J. Healy
Tax Commissioner's
New York Central
Boston & Lowell
New York
New Haven & Hartford
Pennsylvania
Boston & Maine
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Governor Alexander Rice of Massachusetts 1818 1895
Biography outlines Alexander H. Rice born in Newton 1818 rising from a paper mill background to Boston City Council mayor of Boston 1855 56 congressman 1859 67 and governor 1876 79. Notes reforms at almshouse charitable institutions wage cuts taxes and child labor ban 14 underproof. Died Melrose July 22 1895.
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Mr. Rice
Newton
Wilkins & Carter
Union College
Schenectady
N. Y
Carter
Rice
Wilkins
Boston
Back Bay Territory
Congress
Washington
Charles Sumner
Massachusetts
Melrose
Father John's Medicine credited for cures in Niagara Falls letter
In a Niagara Falls letter George Colquhon recounts illness for four months with lung trouble and says Father John's Medicine cured him and his son. He praises the remedy as wonderful, not a patent medicine, with no poisonous drugs or alcohol and claims fifty years in use to prevent consumption.
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Niagara Falls
George Colquhon
Father John
Geo. Colquhon
10Th St
N. Y
Sailors Named Smugglers in Kee Immigration Case
Suey Kee also called Joe Kee admitted to immigration authorities that he was smuggled from Liverpool to this port. James Evans master at arms and William Hackett lamp trimmer on the Cunard Saxonia were arraigned before United States Commissioner Hayes for aiding Kee and seven other Chinese landing. Kee described two white men aiding the party off the ship. Hackett allegedly fed them aboard the voyage. Hearing continued to Sept 10 with Saxonia captain Benison to be arraigned for neglect. Kee remains at immigration bureau as a witness awaiting deportation.
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Suey Kee
Joe Kee
Liverpool
James Evans
Atarms
William Hackett
Lamp
Saxonia
United States
Hayes
Evans
Hackett
Kee
McGettrick
H. M. Benison
Hoke Smith Leads In State Convention Race
Atlanta date Aug 23 report shows Hoke Smith leading with 40 of 61 counties counted and 106 convention votes. Governor James M Brown trails with 21 counties and 62 votes while 146 counties remain to vote. Final nomination will depend on majority at the upcoming state convention under the county unit rule.
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Atlanta
Hoke Smith
James M. Brown Carrel
Beef Trust Before the Grand Jury Investigation Opens
United States District Attorney Asa P. French opened a grand jury inquiry into the big western beef packers with agencies in Massachusetts. The probe focuses on possible Sherman anti trust act violations in rendering and the fresh meat industry in the state.
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Massachusetts
United States
Asa P. French
United States Circuit Court
French
Government probes meat prices under Washington directive
The investigation targets the high cost of living tied to beef prices with support from Assistant Attorney General Gregg. Grand juries in New York and Chicago pursue the matter, aided by former packers’ managers and department employees. District Attorney French Warns a lengthy, thorough inquiry with no immediate report expected.
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Washington
Gregg
Department of Justice
Chicago
New York
Boston
Great Trust Systems
French
Murray Holds Six Rallies in Ninth District Campaign
William J. Murray of the Governor's Council, running for Congress in the ninth district, held six open-air meetings in the South End Ward 9. He argued against a fifth term for Kelcher and opposed Kelcher’s vote on pure food and postal savings bank bills. He praised the rally results and vowed to continue a street corner campaign for the nomination.
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Wiliam J. Murray
Governor's Council
Congress
John A. Kelcher
Murray
Kelcher
South End
Shorty McCabe Returns to Work with Rutty Boy Tale
Shorty McCabe is back on the job and his story of the Rutty boy will bring a smile in next Sunday's Post Magazine.
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Cynthia
Sunday Post
Shorty McCabe
Post
RASH APPEARS AGAIN WITH POSLAM PROMOTION
An ad touts poslam for hot weather skin troubles including rashes eczema and itching. It claims rapid healing of minor and major skin issues and notes 50 cent and $2 jar sizes. Free samples offered by mail from Emergency Laboratories New York.
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Riker- Jaynes Drug Stores
Houghton & Dutton’s
West 25Th Street
New York City
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad Claims Cure
A testimonial promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for chronic kidney distress. C H Foster of Milton Massachusetts details back pain urinary issues and diabetes misdiagnosis, crediting Doan's with restoring health after trial and ongoing use. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
C. H. Foster
Thatcher Street
Milton
Mass
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Steeplejack Team Paints Park Street Church Spire
Two of twelve active steeplejacks in the United States work atop Park Street Church in Boston. H. M. Chaplin of Sebago Lake Maine commands a slender two-ladder platform tied to the weather vane. The swinging scaffolding climbs to the vane tips as strong winds from the Common rock the structure.
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United States
Park Street
Boston
H. M. Chaplin
Sebago Lake
Past Commander of G. A. R. Dies in Clinton at 70
Lucius Field former department commander of Massachusetts G. A. R. died at his Clinton home after an operation for internal complications. He served on the Governor's Council in 1900 and 1901. He was 70 and widowed with three daughters.
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Clinton
Lucius Field
Department of Massachusetts
Field
Bryan Kin Of Bryan Dies In Farm Accident Near Hooker
T J Bryan aged 67 a second cousin of William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska was fatally hurt at his Butler Pennsylvania farm near Hooker when a runaway team slammed him against a stone wall his skull fractured in the haying accident Local authorities reported no further details beyond the fatality and relationship to the Nebraskan figure.
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Butler
T. J. Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Hooker
Here
Bryan
Hood's Lotion Claims Hair Growth False Yet Soothing
Advertisement notes Hood's Lotion does not promote hair growth but emphasizes soothing healing and beautifying effects. Claims quick drying and prices of 25 cents or 50 cents to buy.
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Abraham
RH White
White
M’f’r
Loston
Havana
B. Smith & CO
Boston, Mass
Healy
Met Edom
Old Bay State
Alexander H. Rice
William Gaston
Alexander H. Rich
John
Cost OF Living
Rash
Bryan's
DR. Hewson
Washington ST
Harvard Dental CO
R. B. Kramer
Kramer
Ind
Berglund
Lars Hj. Berglund
Mrs. Bengston
Calvin Street
Somerville
Grant
Chester
N. H
George F. Grant
Charles Street
Grunner
Timothy F
Katherine C. Quinn
Almon T. Rowe
Waumbeck Street
Sheehan
Cross Street
Charlestown
Margaret
Timothy Sheehan
Daniel Sullivan
Tordoff
David Tordoff
Warren Street
St. Mary's Church
Tufts
Dover
Charlotte M. Tufts
Alliston
Talbot Avenue
Dorchester
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