Governor's Day at Marshfield Featured Races and Politics Fizzle
Marshfield Fair's second day drew a large crowd led by Congressman Robert Harris as acting Governor Frothingham was introduced for a hoped political moment that never came. Women drivers won the morning contests while Amos R the Unguided Champion dominated the afternoon race. Tom Lawson showcased his prized dogs and bulls as fans enjoyed the event.
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Marshfield
Robert O. Harris
New England
Arthur L. Powell
Norwell
Massachusetts
Plymouth County
Frothingham
Congressman Harris
Hugh Bancroft
Harry L. Pierce
Jean Lawson
Amos R
George W. Pierce
Springfield
Tom Lawson
Train Robbers Gang Holds Up in Erie
Five highwaymen robbed H. L. Stedman of Buffalo Charles Shriver of Cleveland Ben Gotleib and Joseph Macthawk of Erie in the yards of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad Stedman was wounded while fleeing The bandits took all the victims money and forced exchanges of clothing with the robbers.
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Erie
Penn
Philadelphia and Erie Express
H. L. Stedman
Buffalo
Charles Shriver
Cleveland
Ben Gotleib
Joseph Macthawk
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad
Stedman
Six Die in Giroux Mine Fire at Ely Nevada
At the Giroux Consolidated Mines in Ely Nevada a fire trapped ten men at the 1400 foot level of a new five compartment shaft. Six were dead and four critically injured after escaping flames to surface. Bodies recovered at various depths and two workers remained missing in the burning mine as rescue efforts continued.
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Ely
Nev
Giroux Consolidated Mines
Daniel Drea
Miners’ Union
T. J. Gilmore
John Wilhelmy
Thomas Odolovich
Edward Walsh
John McNulty
Clarence Gates
Michael Foley
Edward Knox
Peter Harrington
Wilhelmy
Gilmore
Odolovich
Walsh
McNulty
Blind Boston scholar inherits fate of Wessling family
The Rev. John A. Stedler formerly of Holy Cross College Worcester has arrived at the Church of the Immaculate Conception rectory after a transfer to Boston College. His father Henry Wessling, a noted Boston citizen and leader in the Federation of Catholic Societies, is mentioned in this note about the family. The son lost his sight in an explosion while testing chemicals at Canisius College Buffalo where he taught. He remains hopeful for possible sight restoration.
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Henry J. Wessling
S. J
John A. Stedler
Holy Cross College
Worcester
Boston College
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Henry Wessling
Boston
Federation of Catholi Societies
Archdiocesan
Canisius College
Buffalo
N. Y
Cheerfulness Aids Teaching at Bryant & Stratton School
H. E. Hibbard, a leading Boston educator, states cheerfulness fuels efficiency. He explains Bryant & Stratton School buildings prioritize sunlight and fresh air, with large central open space. Individualized teaching allows each pupil to graduate based on merit and effort, underscored by many alumni testimonials.
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H. E. Hibbard
Boston
Bryant & Stratton
Eagles Parade D rawn 5000 in Fraternal Order Event
In Frisco California an estimated 5000 Eagles members marched through the city streets in the Grand Aerie parade of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Crowd wore elaborate costumes and decorations as the event drew spectators and participants.
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San Francisco
Cal
Grand Aerie
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Milkman too careful of patrons health in Hancock
Joseph Bruneau a prominent dairyman and politician pleaded guilty in Hancock Michigan to diluting milk and cream by adding one gallon of water to every ten gallons sold He claimed the product remained 580 rich to protect patrons digestion He was fined $20 The report also notes coal deposits with vast reserves and a deep drill reaching 1000 feet without bottom in nearby mine coverage.
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Hancock
Mich
Joseph Bruneau
Bruneau
Perry
Woman saved as heel breaks from near fatal subway incident
Mrs. Pauline Boyle manager of The Gotham theatre in Brooklyn almost died when her French heel slipped between the guard and the rail as a fast train neared Atlantic avenue and Manhattan crossing. Herbert Cornelius leaped in, snapped off the heel, and pulled her to safety just before impact.
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Brooklyn
Pauline Boyle
The
Gotham
Brooklyn Theatre
Long Island Railroad
Atlantic Avenue
Manhattan Crossing
Herbert Cornelius
City health official condemns flat living as unhealthy
Chicago health secretary Edward R. Pritchard told the Chicago Association of ... that all flats are a bad form of housing for families. He argued common housing options deny children a real home and endanger health.
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Chicago
Edward R. Pritchard
Chicago Health Department
Chicago Association of R
In Love Engaged Then Parted In 24 Hours
In Wilkes Barre Daniel Crumley and Bridget Boyle met Tuesday and became engaged and obtained a marriage license on Thursday morning. Half an hour later Crumley tore up the license after a quarrel over control on the way to the minister. The clerk could not refund the fee.
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
Daniel Crumley
Bridget Boyle
Crumley
Mountain of Coal in Canada Draws Attention
Edwin Perry secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers returns to Indianapolis from the Northwest after hearing reports at Fernie Canada about a vast coal discovery near Corbin about forty miles north of the Montana line.
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Indianapolis
Edwin Perry
United Mine Workers
Fernie
Canada
Corbin
Montana Line
Pastor Critiques Hobble Skirts at Mission Service
At the Followers of Christ Church in Reading Pennsylvania on August 24 Reverend M R Lengel spoke during a missionary service about hobble skirts and merry widow hats. He said he would not criticize personal dress but warned that those wearing such attire are not very churchly.
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Reading
Penn
Followers of
Christ Church
M. R. Lengel
Arriaga Elected President of Portugal by Assembly
In Lisbon the Constituent Assembly chose Senhor Arriaga as president of the Republic by a large majority vote. He will take over duties from Theophile Braga who has served since the Republic was proclaimed on Oct 5 1910. Election to the Assembly occurred May 28.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Senhor Arriaga
Theophile Braga
Manuel
Republican Party
Anselmo Braamcamp
Constituent Assembly
Pimple Cure Claims Friend Shunning Behind Disfigurement
Arthur E. Caswell of Portsmouth New Hampshire details years of pimples covering face and arms. He credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with clearing his skin after two months use and urges others to try the products.
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Arthur E. Caswell
Portsmouth
N. H
Potter Drug & Cham. Gogh
Mrs Hibbard to Act in Lynn Stock Company Season
Friends of Mrs George A Hibbard note her successful summer roles and announce she has accepted a position with the Lynn stock company for the autumn and winter season, continuing her theatrical career.
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George A. Hibbard
Lynn
Warwickshire Rescues Fife sh crew and passengers
The British steamer Warwickshire reported all 30 missing crew and passengers from the wrecked Fifeshire at the Gulf of Aden entrance have been rescued. The August 24 signal stated the survivors were found two weeks after the incident.
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Perim
Arabia
Warwickshire
Fifeshire
Gulf of Aden
Boy Falls Sixty Feet From Genesee Street Window
Eighteen month old Vincent Ainello fell from a sixth story front window at 2 Genesee Street in the South End. He landed on the street and sustained a fracture to the right leg. Surgeons at City Hospital treated him.
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Vincent Ainello
Genesee Street
City Hospital
Fear Guide Lost in Hotel Frontenac Fire
James Calhoun a St. Lawrence River guide living near Round Island is believed to have perished in last night’s Hotel Frontenac fire. He was last seen entering the burning building at 2 a m and has been missing since. The main buildings and men’s dormitory were destroyed leaving guests with little and servants largely destitute.
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Frontenac
Watertown
N. Y
James Calhoun
St. Lawrence
Donovan Will Leaves Entire Estate to Wife in Probate Filing
The will of Simon J. Donovan a Boston contractor and father in law of John A. Sullivan was filed in Probate Court. His wife Mary A. Donovan is the sole beneficiary with all personal and real property left to her. The dated Feb 20 1903 excludes children and their issue from any claim if they predeceased him. The inventory未 filed but Donovan reportedly held nearly 100000 with 15000 personal and 390 real estate on Border Street. Mrs Donovan is named executrix and exempt from bond.
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Simon J. Donovan
Boston
John A. Sullivan
Finance Commission
Mary A. Donovan
Donovan
Border Street
Winthrop
Mountfort Street
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