Pope Leo's Body Ready for Public Viewing
Readable fragments describe Pope Leo XIII's body to be shown to the public while church affairs unfold. The report covers cardinal meetings over a secretary to the consistorial congregation and the power struggle surrounding Merry Del Val and Rampolla allies. It also details papal finances, noting a $1,000,000 personal reserve from private gifts and a $30,000,000 contingent fund built from papal revenues and prudent administration.
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Congregation of Cardinals
Mer. Gaspari
Cardinal Rampolla
Mgr
Merry del Val
anti-Rampolla
Cardinal Oreglia
Requiem Services Held for Pope at Carmelite Convent
Special requiem services occurred yesterday at the Carmelite Convent Roxbury with the office of the dead chanted by cloistered Sisters. The little chapel altar wore black drapery and most attendees appeared in sombre attire.
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Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Roxbury
Cardinals Hear Pope Pronounced Dead in Solemn Rite
In Rome 29 cardinals gathered at the apostolic palace to view Pope Leo VIII and officially declare him dead. Cardinal Oreglia presided as the camerlengo while Franciscan penitentiaries aided, prayers echoed, and the body lay veiled before the aspersorium confirmed the pontiff’s death with the phrase Papa vere mortuus est.
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Rome
Apostolic Palace
Leo VIII
Cardinal Oreglia
Sacred College
Cameriengo
Holy Roman Church
Oreglia
Leo
Cardinal Camerlengo
Gioacchino
Holy Father
Difficult to Predict Next Pope in Vatican Conclave
In Rome on July 21 a Vatican statement says conclave sessions may begin August 1 with Cardinals seated. The proceedings could extend long enough for Cardinal Moran of Sydney to participate. An ambassador notes the pope's successor remains especially open with candidates' personalities shaping the outcome.
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Rome
Vatican
Moran
Sydney
Leo
Pope's Great Fortune to Go to the Church
Rome July 21 The pope plans to leave his private fortune to the church fund for his successor. Only Cardinal Rampolla and Cardinal Mocenni know the amount, but it is expected to exceed five dollars in American terms.
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Pope
Rome
Leo XIII
Cardinal Rampolla
Cardinal Mocenni
Kaiser Mourns Personal Friend in Rome
Telegraph from Molde Norway to Cardinal Oreglia reports German Emperor Wilhelm II expressing deep sorrow over the Pope's death. He recalls the Pontiff as a venerable man and personal friend admired on his recent Rome visit.
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Kaiser
Leo
Rome
Molde
Norway
Oreglia
College of Cardinals
Wilhelm, I. R
Mrs Eddy Pays Tribute To Pope Leo XIII
Concord NH July 21 Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy founder of Christian Science issues tribute on the death of Pope Leo XIII praising his energy guiding the church of Rome and mourning his loss while affirming immortality and divine love.
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Pleasant View
Concord
N. H
Eddy
Christian Science
Leo
Leo XIII
Rome
Vatican
Lfe
John
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Death Mask of Pope Leo XIII Taken in Rome
A Vatican official, Commendator Galli, directed the removal of Leo XIII’s death mask. Viscera from the pope were moved to an urn and then to the Church of St. Vincent Anastasium amid secrecy. Officials note condolence messages from Hay and Protestant nations, while Leo’s will remains unopened and reports of millions left to the church are unconfirmed.
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Rome
Leo XIII
Galli
Vatican Museum
Leo
St. Peter's
Mazzolini
Angeli
Vatican
Vatican Carriage To the Church of St. Vincent Anastasium
Pius IX
Quirinal
United States
State Hay
Holy See
American Women Decorated by Pope Leo Highlighted
Three American women received papal decorations from Pope Leo including Mrs. William Sherman wife of General Sherman Miss Gwendoline Caldwell later Marquise de Mermville and Miss Annie Leary of New York who became a countess. The golden rose among papal honors is noted for bringing misfortune to many women including Joanna of Sicily and the Queen of Naples.
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America
Leo
William Sherman
General Sherman
Gwendoline Caldwell
Marquise de Mermville
Paris
Annie Leary
New York
Joanna
Sicily
Naples
Bomba
Josephine
Isabella
Brazil
Portugal
City Hall stalemate as mayor and official missed meeting
Chel sea Board of Aldermen failed to proceed with the finance committee report when Mayor Willard and Superintendent Kincaid were absent from a special City Hall meeting. President Harry W. James adjourned after a 7 to 6 vote. efforts to locate the missing officials proved futile. A second note highlights wartime style markdowns on Morse clothing to clear stock.
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Willard
Kincaid
Chelsea
James
McClintock
Finance Committee
Queen Regent of Spain and Notable European Figures Mentioned
The text names the Queen Regent of Spain along with exiled Empress Eugenie, Dona Isabella of Brazil, and the late Empress of Austria. It centers on a listing of prominent royal figures referenced in a historical context.
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Spain
Eugenie
Dona Isabella
Brazil
Empress of
Austria
Funeral arrangements for Archbishop Williams in Boston
Archbishop Williams is expected in Boston today with funeral plans. Vicar General Byrne orders all Boston archdiocese churches draped inside for 30 days. Cathedral masses are set for today at 10 am and next Sunday at 10 30 am with Archbishop likely attending. A solemn requiem high mass is planned for funeral day at 10 am.
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Williams
Boston
Byrne
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
N. R. Walsh
Leo's Epitaph From His Own Writings
Rome July 21 Leo wrote epitaphs in poem and lapidary. He billed his life as guardian of faith, labor and suffering for Christ. An 185 epigram laments, Leo is fallen, as a new pope wields the sceptre and the flock seek guidance.
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Rome
Leo
King Edward Expresses Regrets Over Pope’s Death
King Edward has ordered Irish Secretary Wyndham to convey the sovereigns deep regret to Cardinal Logue archbishop of Armagh and primate of all Ireland for the Pope’s death and to ask the cardinal to relay the monarchs sincere regrets to the sacred college.
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London
Edward
Wyndham
Cardinal Logue
Armagh
All Ireland
Sacred College
New Honors for Commander London Ancients London
July 21 The Earl of Denbigh lieutenant commanding the Honourable Artillery Company has been gazetted a commander of the Victorian order.
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London Ancients
London
Earl of Denbigh, Leutenant
Honourable Artillery Company
Turbulent London stockholders struggle over Stratton dividend
At an adjourned Stratton's Independence Mining Co meeting in London a 5 percent dividend was declared leaving 500000 in treasury. Lord Chesterfield said the board seeks better terms. The session grew turbulent as shareholders pressed for a larger dividend and debated Hammond's resignation. The board rejected retaining his services until litigation ends.
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London
Stratton
Independence Mining Company
Lord Chesterfield
John Hays Hammond
Mr. Hammond
Prominent Boston Merchant Adolph P. Freed Dies in New York
Adolph P. Freed a leading Boston wholesale clothing merchant died suddenly in New York on Monday while en route to his summer home. His wife two daughters and a son accompanied him as the party traveled to the Hotel St. Denis when he fell ill.
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Adolph P. Freed
Boston
New York
Mr. Freed
St. Denis
Hungarian-born clothing wholesaler dies after illness
He was taken to the hotel where physicians were summoned but died within minutes. Mr. Freed, 53, born in Budapest, had run a wholesale clothing business in the city for 20 years. His store is at 65 Bedford Street and he operated large retail outlets in Lowell and Nashua. He will be buried in East Boston.
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Mr. Freed
Budapest
Hungary
Bedford Street
Freed
Lowell
Nashua
East Boston
Brooklyn Opens Four-Game Series At South End
Baseball notes report Brooklyn starts a four game series today in New York, after yesterday's games at both parks were rained out. Chick Stahl and Charley Farrell will practice lightly while the squad travels. Boston fans fear consolidation as peace seems near while rain harms grounds and alters lineups.
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Brooklyn
South End
Collins
New York
Chick Stahl
Charley Farrell
Harry Minton
Dorchester
West Quincy
Washington Street
Forest Hills
Malden Mayor Faces Three Reports on Street Board
After a lengthy hearing Aldermanic charges against the Malden Street Commissioners are forwarded to the mayor in three reports. One exonerates the board, another cites bookkeeping illusions due to lack of clerical help, and the third supports removal and alleges collusion and criminal negligence among officials and assistants.
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Malden
Board of Treet Commissioners
Devir
Board of Aldermen
Schumaker
Alderman Devil
Common Council Overrules Mayor on Labor Day Funding
Lowell July 21 The Common Council tonight passed over the Mayor’s veto approving a $1000 order for the observance of Labor Day. Only two members voted to sustain the Mayor.
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Lowell
Common Council
Ciudad Bolivar Falls to Government Troops
Ciudad Bolivar fell to government forces at 8 this morning after a daylong assault. About 5200 troops stormed positions, capturing the Za mora fortress and the barricades around Miranda plaza, with 94 rebels killed including General Azanza. The Dalton block housing the American consulate was seized as government troops closed the capital.
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Soledad
Venezuela
Ciudad Bolivar
Rivae
Gomez
Leutenant
Miranda Plaza
Dalton
Electrical Workers Plan Council Meeting in Boston
Electrical Workers Union 104 parent of the New England Council of Electrical Workers looks forward to a council meeting in Boston on Sunday August 2. The union reports progress on the third annual picnic set for Apollo Garden Saturday August 22. A joint meeting with cable splicers is planned for Tuesday night August 4 at Appleton Hall.
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Electrical Workers’ Union 104
New England Council of Electrical Workers
Boston
Apollo Garden
Appleton Hall
Cambridge Central Labor Union to establish union co operative laundry
The Cambridge Central Labor Union plans a union co operative laundry to serve all affiliated unions. They will campaign soon to ensure linen cleaning and pressing under union rules for members. Cap makers will employ only union cap makers per agreement with Cap Makers' Union of Boston. Other unions involved include Journeymen Horseshoers and Painters and Decorators with new unions formed and officers elected.
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Cambridge
Boston
T. F. Cadogan
P. J. Lally
George C. Stephens
Journeymen Horseshoers’ Union 5
Journeymen Horseshoers
Union 1
New York
John T. O'Neil
International
F. Bowes
E. Laverty
Guardian
R. L. Hunter
H. N. Lohnes
H. N. Fawsett
J. H. Stone
Boston Stablemen's Union
Wells Memorial Building
Carpenters’ Union 33
Holyoke
Photographs of Borelli's Comet Taken at Harvard May Dates
Photographs of the region of Borelli's comet were captured at Harvard College Observatory on May 28 and May 30 about three weeks before discovery. The comet’s brightness then was expected to be about one sixth of its discovery brightness. Additional plates from Harvard and Arequipa on May 14 May 29 and possibly May 4 1903 are not yet received in Cambridge.
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Borelli
Harvard College Observatory
Harvard Observatory
Arequipa
Cambridge
End Seat Hog Contest on Boston Street Cars Draws Debate
A Boston Post man reports widespread end seat hogging on downtown street cars. Passengers and conductors discuss courtesy versus law, noting Toledo style end seat bans. City officials weigh whether railroads should set rules, not ordinances, to curb the practice.
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Boston
Toledo
Washington Street
Dudley Street
Eliot Street
Dover Street
Dewey Square
West
George R. Jones
Senate
Doyle
Board of Aldermen
Hugh Bresnahan
James F. Nolan
John F. Flanagan
Clergymen Oppose Civic Church Plan At Revere Beach
Boston ministers sharply criticized Rev. C. E. Littlefield's proposal to fund a civic church at Revere Beach from profits of Sunday amusements. Leaders including Rev. A. C. Dixon and Rev. Charles A. Crane denounced the plan as mixing good and evil and contrary to religious duty.
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Boston
Mr. Littlefield
Revere Beach
C. E. Littlefield
A. C. Dixon
Ruggles Street Baptist Church
Post
Littlefield
Charles A. Crane
The
People’s Temple
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