Two men arraigned in Charlestown death case
Mary McLaughlin a 20 year old Charlestown waitress died after a planned operation at the home of her parents on Henley street. Ernest Franson a restaurant owner and Dr C Carleson are charged as accessories with a physician blamed for criminal malpractice. Franson released on five thousand dollars bail. Police pursue the other doctor as motive and relationships unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
Mary McLaughlin
Henley Street
Ernest G. Franson
Chelsea Street
Warren Street
C. Carleson
Carleson
Franson
Roxbury
Charles M. Dacy
Eliot
Chambers Street
West End
Dacy
Harris
Tinkham
Howard Street
Board of Health
Saii W
Dailey
Foster
McLaughlin
St. Mary's Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
Malden
Cape leaders split on Transvaal reform proposals
In Cape Town on July 9 the Hon W P Schreiner the Cape colony prime minister calls the reform proposals adequate and likely to secure peace while noting Afrikander opposition. Sir John Gordon Sprigg ex-prime minister and imperialist deems the proposals inadequate to meet Outlander claims, below Milner Kra mar terms from Blogjfontein conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
W. P. Schreiner
Cape of Good Hope
Cape
Transvaal
John Gordon Sprigg
Alfred Milner
Edna May and Mabel Power Face Divorce Court
Edna May and Mabel Power are each in divorce court as proceedings advance. Records indicate disputed assets and alimony considerations. The cases are being heard in the county court, with potential settlements discussed.
Miss Rankin Has Her Decree
London reports a curious shift as American actresses draw aristocratic attention to divorce matters. Edna May, star of The Battle of New York, aims for a divorce and a possible marriage to Mr. Cavendish, kin to the Duke of Devonshire, while Mabel Power also figures in upper-class social set rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mghter
Edna May
New York
Cavendish
Duke of Devonshire
Mabel Power
Fred Titus
Young Cavendish
Duke of Manchester
British actresses in divorce cases captivate London
MABEL POWER, beloved by Lord Crichton, faces a divorce suit filed by her husband Charles E Loeb. FEEEEEEEs, the same theater company, is the defendant in another suit by her spouse. A third American actress Miss Phyllis Rankin, victorious in a divorce suit against her British Marquis of Headfort, returns to the United States. London is abuzz over these aristocratic entanglements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Power
Lord Crichton
Same Theatrical Company
Charles E. Loeb
Earl of Erne
Phyllis Rankin
United States
Marquis of Headfort
London
American Actress Triumphs in London Stage Fame
The article praises an American actress who arrives in London with pluck and a clear American accent, surpassing her English counterpart. It notes her influence extends to fashionably diverse crowds and highlights Edna May as a standout in The Belle of New York at Shaftesbury Theatre, with Mabel Power and Phyllis Rankin also noted. The piece mentions royal attention from the Prince of Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York
Prince Albert Edward receives birthday greetings from New York girls
The article notes Queen Victoria's son Prince Albert Edward expressing delight at the personal appearance of girls in New York engaged in a feature. The girls sent a birthday letter, and he replied with a telegram signed Albert Edward, a rare honor beyond the usual private secretary notice. The report also mentions Mabel Power as recent London gossip regarding New York society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle
New York
Albert Edward
Mabel Power
London
Admiral Dewey to visit Montpellier after NY arrival
Charles Dewey, brother of Admiral Dewey, asks the admiral to come to Montpellier on arrival in the U S Governor Edward Smith arranges a grand reception with invitations sent to officials nationwide Over 50 000 attendees expected. all rooms booked and special night trains planned The state debates the military escort as Montpellier plans a lavish welcome despite lacking a National Guard
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Green Mountain
Montpelier
Essex Junction
Burlington
National Guard
New York
Lord Crichton and the Belle of New York Romance
London suspects a cheerful beauty’s attachment to Lord Crichton heir to the Earl of Erne and Royal Horse Guards adjutant. The 27 year old nobleman, famed steeplechaser and society leader, has publicly shown devotion to Miss Power, courting her at Cecil Hotel and races. The Prince of Wales approves of him as a potential match in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Lord Crichton
Earl of Erne
Royal Horse Guards
Life Guards
Horse Guards
Prince of Wales
England
Miss May Goelet
Miss Power
Hotel Cecil
Belle of New York
Ninth annual Catholic Summer School opens in rain
The ninth annual session of the Catholic Summer School of America opened at Plattsburgh New York with heavy rain. About 700 people are housed in cottages on the grounds. Notables visiting during the session include Governor Roosevelt Cardinal Gibbons Mgr Martinelli Vice President Hobart Archbishop Corrigan and Archbishop Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsburgh
N. Y
Catholic Summer School of America
Roosevelt
Cardinal Gibbons
Mgr. Martinelli
Hobart
Corrigan
Ireland
Man shoots woman then kills himself in Allentown
In Allentown Pennsylvania on July 9 Charles Knauss aged 18 shot and seriously wounded 96 year old Mrs Edwin Diefenderfer then fatally shot himself. Mrs Diefenderfer refused to elope with him and was trying to separate him from her. She is married with two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Penn
Charles Knauss
Edwin Diefenderfer
Pope appeals to Kruger to avoid break with Britain
Rome correspondent for the Daily Mail reports the Pope has written to President Kruger urging restraint to prevent a rupture with Great Britain. A dispatch from the Transvaal chief magistrate says a settlement remains distant but the crisis is past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rome
The
Daily Mail
Kruger
Great Britain
Transvaal
North End rowing races on Fourth prize details cited
Mr Charles Ballem writes the Post about Fourth of July rowing events. Conley and mate won first prize of 15 dollars in a light boat with Moran and mate Sweeney and mate Teevens taking second. He notes 5 dollars covered stakeboat and referee boat costs, sent to Carney Hospital, and questions the lack of a specified course yet a long enough distance to justify the prize money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ballem
Commercial Street
North End
Conley
Mate
Moran
Sweeney
Teevens
Ballem
Dewey Recalls Asiatic Squadron Views in Hong Kong Visit
Despatches from Hong Kong recount Admiral Dewey sharing thoughts on the Asiatic fleet, protection of commerce, and the risk of war with Spain. He recalls discussions with Mrs. Harris and Secretary Tracy, notes the European squadron’s role, and reflects on discipline aboard ship and the shift to shore leave. He cites Farragut’s maxim on seeking and striking the enemy first and mentions letters from home Brumby reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hong Kong
Admiral Dewey
United States
Far East
Spain
Manila Bay
Tracy
Washington
Camara
Philippines
Secretary of the Navy
Lamberton
Farragut
Dewey
Manila
Women Clash at Brookline Church Over Pastor Dismissals
Reading as a conflict unfolds at the First Presbyterian Church of Brookline on Prospect Street where about fifteen members have been dismissed by Rev. William B. Archibald and a petition seeks the pastor's removal. The dispute centers on a Christian Endeavor election, a torn dress incident, and accusations of financial irregularities, with the church's growth noted since its Prospect Street arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Society
Prospect Street
Brookline
William B. Archibald
Christian Endeavor Society of the Church
Boston Presbytery
Endeavor Society
James Douglas
Douglass
Douglas
Broad Street
Archibald
Christian Endeavor
First Presbyterian Church of
Goddard Hall
Charles 8. Dewing
D. D
William E. Archibald
Teeth services advertised as painless office invitation
An old newspaper dental ad promotes painless tooth extraction and related services. It claims a painless method and lists prices for tooth extraction and filling, with operating hours and contact details.
Salem Willows outing draws thousands to coastal garden
At the Willows a Sabbath crowd enjoyed the rockbound coast as a picturesque backdrop to a Salem outing. The scene featured steamers from Winthrop Line Wharf leaving 400 Atlantic Avenue at 10 30 a m and 1 30 p m to the Willows with return trips at 3 and 6 p m, reflecting three centuries of local seaside leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willows
Winthrop Line
Atlantic Avenue
the Willows
Bass Point hosts busy day after showers
Yesterday at Bass Point the Naval Brigade Band concert drew a large crowd on the piazza of the Bass Point House with hundreds around the band stand. Thousands of cyclists visited the Point as hotels cafes booths and refreshment stands thrived while boats ran trips every ninety minutes from Lincoln wharf near the North Ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bass Point
Naval Brigade
Bass Point House
Lincoln Wharf
Battery Street
North Ferry
Roosevelt Leaves Washington After Conference with President
Governor Roosevelt of New York departed Washington after a meeting with the President at the invitation of the White House. The item notes a transfer and lists Metropolitan Manufacturing Co as a successor firm with address details and product lines like mangles and sweepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Washington
New York
Metropolitan Manufacturing CO
Overiine Wreinger Co
Hunting Negroes: Bloodhounds Track Escapees in Campbell County
Atlanta dispatch reports that after ten convicts escaped from Fairburn jail, bloodhounds aided pursuit in Campbell County. Abner Calhoun, an innocent Black man, was shot dead near Palmetto. J W Tatum was wounded. Dimmerson, Watts surrendered. Isham Brown remains at large as mob violence connected to Palmetto disturbances figures in the case. A $25 reward was posted for each Palmetto fugitive.
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Atlanta
Fairburn
Campbell County
Abner Calhoun
Palmetto and
Newman
Calhoun
J. W. Tatum
Tatum
John Dimmerson
Clem Watts
Isham Brown
Palmetto
Anderhold
Bathing Suit Problem at Crescent Beach Sees Large Holiday Crowd
July Sunday at Crescent Beach drew about 60,000 despite a midafternoon rain shower that shortened visits and dampened turnout. Water reached 60 degrees at high tide as crowds surged for shelter, with no casualties reported. A notable accident involved Edward Sprague of Orient Heights, who suffered a hip dislocation and fracture after a sudden strain while running on the beach. he was treated and stabilized. Meanwhile Winthrop Beach hosted a quiet summer crowd, though rain cut outdoor plans.
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Crescent Beach
Old Sol
Pluvius
Klondike
State Bath House
West
Edward Sprague
Orient Heights
Winthrop
Greater Boston
Winthrop Beach
Nantasket Beach Sees 25000 Excursionists Amid Quiet Sunday
Nantasket reports another unrestful Sunday with about 25,000 visitors enjoying hotel pavillions and clam bake resorts. Report notes improved behavior, crackdown on fakirs, and concerns over beach attire and public decency. Officials speculate indignation meetings to address exposure while Brockton appears as a bet target for visitors.
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Nantasket
Coney Island
Boston
Metropolitan Park Commission
Messrs
Turner
Howard
Hotel Platyase
Brockton
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DR. Carleson, E. G. Franson
Africa
Miss Rankin
Vermont
Catholic Summer School
Pope
Brookline Presbyterians
Crowe
Bass Point and
Nahant
W. Wheeler & 10
Bs Manufacturera
Ilanover St
Amgrigas
Hones Tewne
Emma Eames
Marie Burroughs
Jas. Corbett
Edwin Booth
Joseph Jefferson
Delia Fox
Maude Adams
John Drew
Mark Twain
de Woft Hopper
Ada Relan
Ellen Terry
Caldwell
Clifton
Joseph Caldwell
Universalist Church
Church Court
Clapp
South Boston
M. Annie
Austin P. Clapp
W. J. Remick
Chelsea
East Sixth Street
Mon. Ge
Lighthill
Boylston St
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