McCormack Denies Wife Desertion Rumor
Philadelphia tenor John McCormack of the Philadelphia-Chicago grand opera company rejected a rumor that his wife deserted him to return to Tryone Ireland. He said she sailed home for a visit with their child and that the other child remained, leaving no truth to the story.
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Philadelphia-Chicago Grand Opera Company
Tryone
Ireland
McCormack
Bellevue-Stratford
Lodgers Trapped in North End Blaze at 28 Parmenter Street
A fire swept a five story brick tenement at 28 Parmenter Street North End around 10 25 last night trapping Greek lodgers on the fourth and fifth floors. One person was severely burned and several occupants awoke to flee through smoke and flames seeking help.
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Four Greeks Rescued As Fire Rages Through Building
A blaze trapped endangered occupants as they descended stairs. William Carmeaux, 40, ran through smoke to the street and collapsed on reaching the first floor, saved by Patrolmen McAchren and McDonald. Four Greeks on the top floor were rescued by firemen, while Cushman School nearby was saved by Deputy Grady and his crew.
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McAchren
William D. McDonald
Carmeaux
Cushman
Grady
McCormack and Mrs McCormack Travel Plans Revealed
The singer stated he will join Mrs McCormack in London in June before a Australia trip. He praised their love while she said she is homesick for America and wants to see her baby. Miss Grenville and McCormack co star in Natoma with Barbara and Lieutenant Merrill roles.
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London
Australia
Victor Herbert
Philadelphia
America
Lillian Grenville
Miss Grenville
Natoma
Barbara
Paul Merrill
United States Army
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Constance Collier
Broad Street Theatre
Bloodless brawl erupts in House over Alaska coal lands bill
In Washington the House debated a bill for leasing Alaska coal lands. Delegate James Wickersham charged toward Rep. Frank Mondell, a brief fracas ending with two noncontact blows as lawmakers closed in. No one was hurt and the session continued.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Alaska
James Wickersham
Frank W. Mondell
Wyoming
House in Uproar as Members Assault Mondell and Wickersham
In the scramble, several members pounced on Mr Wickersham while others wrestled with Mr Mondell who had risen and moved toward his attacker. The clash erupted instantly, drawing attention to the chaotic scene.
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Mr. Wickersham
Mr. Mondell
Woman Argues Case On Stage In Beverly
Miss Charlotte Farfield of Salem, independent coal operator, spoke at City Hall Beverly arguing for a lease of Water Street premises from Pickett Coal Company. She claimed rivals used unfair methods to drive her from business and noted sewage pollution hindering ships at her former Salem docks. The tax sale for the property is set for March 1.
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Charlotte Farfield
Salem
Miss Farfield
Ladderman Hurt At Fire On Purchase Street
Theodore Gallipeau, 28, of Ladder 14, was seriously injured when glass severed tendons in his right forearm during a fire at 930 Purchase Street. The blaze started on the third floor and spread to the fourth, causing about 1000 dollars in damage to J. Mosher the tanner's premises. Gallipeau was taken to Relief Hospital.
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Theodore Gallipeau
Ladder 14
Purchase Street
J. Mosher
Tanner
Gallipeau
Relief Hospital
Mosher
Ambassador's Son Engaged to Cecelia May
Washington February 23 announcement of the engagement of Miss Cecelia S May and Robert L Bacon eldest son of Ambassador to France Robert Bacon and Mrs Bacon The couple with no wedding date yet Mr Bacon Harvard 1907 employed in the Treasury Department The Bacon family connections include Gaspar Bacon Priscilla Toland and John E Cowdin.
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Cecelia S. May
Robert L. Bacon
Robert Bacon
United States
France
Yale Records List 2847 Athletes With 2158 Living
Yale University Gymnasium director releases a comprehensive roll of 2847 athletes linked to the university. The listing shows 2158 living graduates, 267 living non graduates, and 226 deceased as of February in New Haven.
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New Haven
Yale University Gymnasium
Clysmic Water and Hospitality Link
A cryptic assertion equates hospitality with Clysmic Water, stating hospitality equals Clysmic Water and redefining its meaning.
State House Stormed by Suffragette Army
Thousands of women besieged the State House in Boston to urge the joint committee on constitutional amendments on women’s suffrage. The demonstrators, both suffragettes and anti-suffragists, created a historic, militant display signaling the future shape of political campaigns.
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State House
Joint Committee On Constitutional Amendments
Suffragette Rally in Boston Draws Large Crowd at State House
Sylvia Pankhurst and Mrs J B Millett led a rousing suffrage hearing in State House committee room 240 where about 500 gathered to hear bills 116 and 582 aimed at removing male from the constitution. John Weaver Sherman spoke for suffragists and Charles R Saunders for opponents. A spillover meeting filled Ford Hall as chants and debates marked a long night.
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England
J. B. Millett
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Park Square
House
John Weaver Sherman
Charles R. Saunders
Antis
Ford Hall
Russell D. Crane
Cambridge
McCarthy declines reappointment as Boston surveyor
Surveyor of the Port of Boston Jeremiah J. McCarthy declines a second term. A White House file contains a March 25, 1909 letter in which he says he does not desire reappointment. Edward G. Graves of Boston and Tony Lufkin are named as possible successors. Graves, East Boston resident, has led local Republican politics as five year chairman.
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Washington
Boston
Jeremiah J. McCarthy
Massachusetts
White House
McCarthy
Tony Lufkin
Congressman Gardner
Edward G. Graves
Graves
Republican City Committee
Railroads Lose Rates Rise Case in IC C Decision
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled against the railroads in both the eastern and western rate cases. It disapproved proposed class rate increases totaling about 27 million dollars annually and declined to approve higher commodity rates in western trunk lines. Rail carriers must cancel advances by March 10 and restore former rates or face a formal order suspending changes for at least two years.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Western Trunk Line
Commission
Railroad Commission Orders Rate Reductions in Southwestern Case
The Texas Railroad Commission orders the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and other carriers to cut second class rates from 1.29 to 1.25 dollars after previously raising from 1.21. First class and commodity rates are left unchanged while other classes must revert to pre increase levels. Continued on page four third column.
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Railroad Commission of Texas
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Southwestern
All Americans Beat All Nationals In Spring Exhibition
In Hot Springs on February 23 the All Americans defeated the All Nationals 4 to 2 in a first pre season exhibition. The lineup featured players from various clubs as no full team had yet arrived for spring practice.
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Ark
All Americans
All Nationals
Lincoln era reflections mark 50 years since meeting cabinet
A 50 year ago today note recalls President Lincoln meeting his Cabinet in Washington. It cites official notice that no foreign government supported secessionists, tension over Lincoln's quick Harrisburg to Washington trip, Baltimore preparations for a grand reception, and heightened security amid assassination rumors.
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Washington
Boston Area Weather Forecast Friday and Saturday
Fair Friday and Saturday with slowly rising temperatures. Moderate west to southwest winds, increasing. Washington forecast notes warmer conditions and increasing cloudiness for the inter Saturday, with west to west winds.
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Washington
Orate
Moran Smashes Challenger in Boston Card Fight
Owen Moran defeats Kidures by knockout in seven rounds at the Boston Medical Club show. The bout, set for tomorrow night, draws strong crowd attendance and signals Moran’s continued rise in the lightweight ranks.
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Owen Moran
Cape Hhurr Hurt
Canre
Tere Renres
Kidures
Boston Mediea Club
Athieten
Sendy Fee
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