Stand Put for Home Rule in Dublin Convention
In Dublin the Nationalist convention split into a rigid home rule session denouncing the government of Ireland. It outlawed William OBrien and his supporters unless pledging loyalty to John Redmond, with moderates silenced and speakers leaving the platform. Continuation is planned, but no sign Liberal aid will sway Parliament without Campbell-Bannerman backing home rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Government
Ireland
William O’brien
John Redmond
Irish Parliamentary Party
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Lodge Proposes Tariff Bill Aimed at Unequal Trade
Senator Lodge today introduced an amendment to the Dingley tariff law to set maximum and minimum duties that favor countries not discriminating against US products. The Senate opened with many bills, including Foraker rail rate regulation, Gallinger merchant marine subsidy, Culberson political use of insurer funds, and a Newlands ICC incorporation act proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Lodge
United States
Senate
Foraker
Gallinger
Mr. Lodge
Mr. Culberson
Newlands
Interstate Commerce Commission
Spooner
Better Pay for Diplomats and Embassy Move in Constantinople
Secretary Root urges higher consular salaries and the purchase of a suitable legation building in Constantinople. He attaches a letter from Minister Leishman stating the current legation house is the sole suitable option and can be bought for 150000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Root
Constantinople
Leishman
Legation
Bonaparte's Navy Secretary Nomination Overlooked
In Washington on December 6 the Senate executive session failed to act on Charles J. Bonaparte’s nomination as Secretary of the Navy due to the absence of naval committee chair Hale. The nomination was slated for confirmation the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonaparte
Senate
Washington
Charles J. Bonaparte
Navy
Hale
Naval Committee
Secretary Bonaparte
Rumor of Proctor's Retirement Denied
Washington December report claimed Senator Proctor might retire in 1908 two years early. The Vermont senator has not issued any definite statement about his future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor
Washington
Vermont
Senate
Von Buelow Sees Hope in Better British Feeling
Berlin December 5 During the Reichstag debate Herr Fritzen pressed Prince Von Buelow for info on Germany relations with Great Britain Russia Japan and France. The chancellor admitted a deep anti British sentiment but welcomed signs of improved British feeling toward Germany. He said no conflict of interest existed with Russia and France and noted good relations with Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Reichstag
Herr Fritzen
Princes von Buelow
Germany
Great Britain
Russia
Japan
France
Prince von Buelow
Witte Struggles as Russia Faces Political Turmoil
Witte’s position weakens as reactionaries demand repression and a dictator while he negotiates with zemstvoists. A government note promises temporary statutes to uphold the manifesto, but post and telegraph service largely fail to resume. Banks and bourses lack quotations as insiders back the imperial side amid growing unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Witte
Zemstvoists
National Assembly
Relief Hampered as Destruction Report Reaches London
The Rothschild relief committee cites telegraph failures hindering aid. A travelling commission reports widespread Russian Jewish disaster with millions of roubles in damage and forty thousand affected in Kiev alone. Several towns with Jewish quarters burned. people sleeping in fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Rothschild
Russia
Kieff
Actors' Fund Benefit at Colonial Theatre Friday
A benefit program will feature Mrs. Fiske E H Sothern Mary Hall Joseph Wheelock Jr Montgomery and Stone and the Rogers brothers at the Colonial Theatre Friday afternoon December 15. Seats are on sale at the Colonial box office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actors’ Fund
Colonial Theatre
Mrs. Fiske
E. H. Sothern
Mary Hall
Joseph Wheelock, Jr
Montgomery and Stone
Rogers Brothers
I Can Cure Any Drunkard Advertisement
A postal ad promises a free trial package of Golden Specific for the Liquor Habit to cure drunkenness in days without drugs. It claims the recipient will quit drinking, regain health, and restore family life, urging readers to mail name and address for the plain-wrapper mailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
C. H. Veale
Brandon
M. E. Smith
Rockingham
J. W. Wyman
Cushing
Ark
Susan J. Moore
Santa Rosa
Nannie Cooley
Madison
Ala
Carrie Tiles
Genoa
Bla
Kars R. Helen
Mclintosh
Minn
W. Edam
Glenwood
Wis
C. Duncan
Union Mills
N. C
James Robertson
Berwyn
Frank Hannan
W. Va
Chas. Ducote
Richmond
Lester Meachum
Peachland
Vic Smith
Desloge
Mrs. &. Taylor
Zeitonia
H. Brayton
Pepperwood
Cal
Henry L. Stafford
Ripley
W. O. Robinson
Plumerville
J.ff
Wellington
Bosco
Tex
Rogers Drug & Chemical CO
GOL Firth & Race Lts
Cincinnati
Ohio
J. W. Haines
Glenn Bidg
Drugless Cure for Constipation Claim by Prof Midgley
A self styled expert promises to cure chronic constipation without drugs or injections. He advertises a free book and sample treatment, guarantees success, and offers home based self cure with testimonials from business people and property owners in Kalamazoo Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Midgley
Midgley Block
Kalamazoo, Mich
Milton Woman Hurt In Crash In Providence Street Incident
Mrs John R Gladding of 30 Stimson Ave Milton and her visiting friend Miss Hartshorn of Milton Mass were struck on Steeple Street Hill near North Main Street when an eastbound Pawtucket Electric collided with their covered buggy. Hartshorn suffered a severe forehead gash requiring four stitches and is under a physician care. Gladding had minor injuries. The motorman reportedly did not see the carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
John R. Gladding
Stimson Avenue
Miss Hartshorn
Milton
Mass
Steeple Street
North Main Street
Pawtucket
East Providence Rewards for Riverside Safe Crack Gang
The East Providence town council voted a $100 reward for information leading to conviction of each gang member who robbed two safes in Riverside last Saturday and held up railroad watch men. The offer aims to identify all criminals involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence, R. I
East Providence
Riverside
New York Jeweler Pleads Guilty to Perjury Charge
Abraham Forsythe, a New York jeweler, pleaded guilty before Judge Dodge in U S District Court to perjury before immigration officials. He was fined one dollar and sentenced to eight months hard labor in the Boston house of correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Forsythe
New York
Dodge
United States District Court
United States Immigration
Boston House of Correction
Shot by robber in barn near Kezar Falls Me
David Barney an 80 year old Porter resident was shot in his barn and gravely wounded. A robber rifled his pockets taking about 200 dollars while an assailant used a shotgun at close range. Barney’s sister Mrs Sarah Day reports the crime as authorities plan a likely arrest within 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kezar Falls
David Barney
Porter
Barney
Sarah Day
Porter Township
Depew Resigns as Equitable Director in Life Insurance Probe
Washington era report notes Chauncey M. Depew resigns from Equitable Life Assurance Society director post amid life insurance investigation. John A. McCall of New York Life reportedly to resign before April meeting. John Claflin offered presidency but declines. Legislative committee focuses on Security Mutual Life of Binghamton where President Charles M. Turner testifies about relatives employed in key roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Chauncey M. Depew
Equitable Lite Assurance Society
John A. McCall
New York Life Insurance Company
John Claflin
F. B. Claflin Company
Claflin
Security Mutual Life Insurance Company
Binghamton, N. Y
Charles M. Turner
Security Mutual Company
Equitable Names Nominated Directors by Cleveland Trustees
At the Equitable Life meeting Sir William Mather of Manchester England Alexander C Humphreys and J Edward Swanstrom of New York and Tom Randolph of St. Louis were elected new directors. They were nominated by Grover Cleveland and his co trustees under the Ryan stock purchase. Mather heads Salford Iron Works and is a former MP Humphreys is Stevens Institute president Swanstrom a Brooklyn borough president and lawyer.
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New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
William Mather
Manchester
England
Alexander C. Humphreys
J. Edward Swanstrom
Tom Randolph
Commonwealth Trust Company of
St. Louis
Grover Cleveland
Ryan
Hyde Stock
Salford Iron Works
Humphreys
Stevens Institute of Hoboken
Swanstrom
Brooklyn
Low
Natick Quiet Wedding Unites Underwood and Roberts
Miss Alice Austin Underwood daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert W Underwood married George Francis Fabyan Roberts of Boston at the bride's home in Natick. Rev Fred E Sturgis officiated with maid of honor Miss Ida C Fiske and best man Edward A Trowbridge. The couple plans residence in Boston after a southern honeymoon. Roberts is a Park Street Club charter member and senior partner in Farley Harvey Co.
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Natick
Alice Austin Underwood
Gilbert W. Underwood
George Francis Fabyan Roberts
Boston
Walnut Street
Fred E. Sturgis
D.D
Ida C. Fiske
Edward A
Messrs. Farley, Harvey & Co
ELOPING GIRL MYSTERY STIRS BRUNSWICK
Miss Josephine Racine 28 employed at Cabot mill has not been seen since November 25. Paul Dustin is missing, and letters claim Dustin killed Racine and would kill her father. Letters unsigned with unreadable postmarks, adding mystery to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Josephine Racine
Cabot Mill
Paul Dustin
Lewis Normand
Dustin
Fatal Lockjaw From Cutland River Point
Andrew Forrest, a member of the local bowling team in the New England league, died at home in Cutland River Point Rhode Island after a small cut on his finger leading to lockjaw. The injury occurred while he prepared to deliver a ball in a recent tournament and quick illness followed within 48 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Point
R. I
Andrew Forrest
Forrest
Democratic City Committee Reports $6025 In And Out
William Power treasurer filed with the city clerk a statement on state campaign finances showing $6025 received and $6025 spent. Major contributors include Donovan and McGovern at $1000 each, Burns & Co. and George J. Regan at $500, and others. Expenditures totaled $5000 for rent and headquarters, polls, cars, and related costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 7. Power
Democratic City Committee
EF. Donovan
Patrick McGovern
Burns & Co
George J. Regan
W. J. Barry
C. J. Jacobs
P. Brennan & Co
James Donovan
H. V. Maceksey
HH. and
B. Burnett
J. FF. Brennan
J. J. Coughlin
Connolly
Timothy Dugan
F. J. Callahan
T. C. Murphy
Eer
J. J. Downey
Bride-To-Be Waits As Groom Goes Hunting On Thanksgiving
Providence R I December 6 Paul K Villandry a mill worker hunted on Thanksgiving Day while his sweetheart Miss Sarah Stillman waited in her wedding finery in North Attleboro. The couple planned marriage but Villandry chose hunting due to good weather. He says they will wed as soon as tears pass and plans remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. T
Paul K. Villandry
North Attleboro
Sarah Stillman
Villandry
Firemen Implement One Day Off Schedule Tomorrow
Final arrangements approved for a one day off in five for firemen. Tomorrow the new order takes effect. Thirty probationary men are promoted to regular firemen and 30 call men are appointed, including J H Culler G Franks J J Sullivan and J J Smith among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Culler
G . Franks
J. J. Sullivan
J. J. Smith
John Gibbons
M. J. O’corsell
Thomas Wren
W. J. Marshall
Greely
T. F. Ryder
J. J. Katwick
R. le Plant
George Zopf
G. J. Buchanan
C. J. Ring
D. J. Leary
F. A. Murray
J. H. Roach
J. J. Lombard
D. J. Cadogan
J. Buckley
G. TF. Leary
J. Shephard
M. I. Brown
J. J. Walton
J.L. Glynn
J. F. Coleman
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Victor Voice
Victor Disk Records
Oliver
Eastern Distributors
Joan 0. Haynes
Tremont Street
Adhe Globe-Wernicke Co
Federal Street
Globe-Wernicke
Eng
A. H. Somerville
Metropolitan
Lodge
United
von Buelow
Wittes
Moscow
Holy Alliance
Father Gapons
Electric
E. Providence
Marge
Philo Hay Cou
Newark
N. J
Hay
Sunday Post
Maine
Cope
Depew
M’call
Will
Hughes
Burson
New
RUG Dept
Eastman
West SV
Bossom
NEW Equitable Directors
Cleveland
Ryan Purchase
Roberts—Underwood
Cutland
Democratic Committee
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