Ex Governor Long Likely to Accept State Convention Chair Offer
Ex Governor John D Long, former cabinet member under McKinley, faces a likely acceptance of the Republican State committee’s bid to preside over the Massachusetts State convention on October 3. The unanimous choice and ongoing party maneuvering hint at a strong return to influence, aided by Lieutenant Governor Bates who favors Long as chairman.
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Republican State Committee
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State Committee
Chester Snow
McKinley
Murray
Philadelphia
Mr. Murray
John D. Long
McCall
Committee On Resolutions
Hanna
Secretary Long
Platt
New York
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Quay
Massachusetts
Congressman McCall
Bates
Bloodshed Fears Rise Over French Nuns Schools Crisis
French government moves to close 26 congregational schools amid protests by clerics and Paris locals. Women guard convents and threaten resistance while a Elysee decree orders forcible closures as clashes erupt in Angers and other towns. Authorities seek two men named Roberts linked to a Dooley's Hotel death mystery in Portland.
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Paris
France
Landerneau
Brest
Roscoff
Albert de Mun
Chamber of Deputies
Elysee Palace
Mme. Loubet
Dubois
Relille
Loubet
M. Combes
the Seine
Angers
Maine-et-Loire
Catholic College
Jeffries Wins Brutal Title Bout Over Fitzsimmons
James J. Jeffries defeated Robert Fitzsimmons in eight brutal rounds to take the heavyweight crown. The Cornish challenger fought fiercely, bleeding from multiple cuts, but Jeffries landed two decisive punches that ended the bout and left Fitzsimmons conceding the victory to the better man. Jeffries praised his own performance while Fitzsimmons declared he would never fight again.
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Robert Fitzsimmons
James J. Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Post
Miss Nora McKenna Shot on Main Street in Littleton
Miss Nora McKenna was shot in the right arm on Main street in Littleton New Hampshire by Will Delaney who fled town after the incident. She was taken to Hanover hospital with non fatal injuries. Delaney, who had pursued her previously, has not been apprehended. The motive remains unclear.
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Littleton
N. H
Nora McKenna
Hanover
Main Street
Will Delaney
Delaney
Government to explain Atlantic shipping policy next week
In the House of Commons on Monday, Sir Thomas Gibson Bowles will invite Mr. Balfour to state the government’s policy on Atlantic shipping, including the Morgage combine, and discuss the broader question facing the industry.
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London
Thomas Gibson Bowles
Balfour
House of Commons
Govenment
Larceny Case Involving Cloth From Two Mills
Wilfred Munsey, 22, arrested for larceny of $100 worth of cloth from Pocasset and Hargraves mills. He previously worked at Pocasset and later at Hargraves. police found a large quantity of Pocasset cloth in his room. He will be arraigned tomorrow.
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Fall River
Wilfred Munsey
Pocasset
Hargraves Mills
Hargraves Mill
Pocasset Mill
Young Corbett objects to Tim Hurst as referee
In New York on July 25 Young Corbett, set to face Terry McGovern on August 29, objects to Tim Hurst as referee. Corbett’s Denver manager Johnny Corbett telegrammed the ban with no reason given. A reply was sent to McGovern’s manager Harris inviting a conference on the disputed choice.
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New York
Young Corbett
Terry
McGovern
Johnny’ Corbett
Denver
Tim’’ Hurst
Harris
New London
Hurst
Camp Roosevelt Named on Culebra Island War Game
The marine camp on Culebra Island has been named Camp Roosevelt. Culebra Island will be defended in a year’s war game by marines aided by torpedo boats and small craft from a flotilla.
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Washington
Culebra Island
W. S
United States
Lightning kills woman in Banks's Pond shelter in New York
A cloudburst over the Shawangunk Mountains caused major property destruction at Banks's Pond where Mrs. Benjamin Donnelly was killed by lightning while seeking refuge with her husband and 13 year old son. Mr Donnelly and their son were unconscious for hours.
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Middletown
N. Y
Shawangunk Mountain
Benjamin Donnelly
Banks's Pond
Barber Shop Stranger Falls Ill With Fever and Chills
A colored seaman from New Brunswick named Abner Dubois went to a South End barber shop for a shave. He fainted after being attended to and slept in a chair. A reader of medical journals warned others he had smallpox causing a hurried exit and police call. He was taken to City Hospital with chills and fever. The shop was not fumigated.
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Abner Dubois
New Brunswick
South End
Dubois
Division 5
City Hospital
Scotland Yard Watches Disappearance of Captain Strong
Detectives at Scotland Yard said they are monitoring the whereabouts of Captain Putnam Bradlee Strong who arrived in London yesterday. They have taken no action pending the arrival of May Yohe next Thursday, or possibly a Cherbourg stop, with inquiry tied to New York police reports and allegations by the actress he abandoned.
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London
Scotland Yard
Putnam Bradlee Strong
May Yohe
Cherbourg
New York
Captain Strong
Boston Weekend Weather Outlook
Local forecast for Boston and vicinity shows Saturday showers then, in the afternoon, fair weather. Sunday brings more showers, warmer temperatures and light easterly winds.
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Boston
Vicinity
Jeffries and Fitzsimmons Fight Set for San Francisco Clash
Facts of the fight list James J. Jeffries of California and Robert Fitzsimmons of New York City in a twenty round heavyweight title bout at the San Francisco Athletic Club. Prize 70 percent of gross receipts with 60 to the winner and 40 to the loser. Jeffries favored at 100 to 40. Estimated gate $35,000. Referee Edward Graney of San Francisco. Straight Marquis of Queensberry rules.
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James J. Jeffries
California
Robert Fitzsimmons
New York City
Jeffries
Battleground
San Francisco Athletic Club of
San Francisco
Edward Graney
Straight Marquis of
Queensberry
Crowds Gather for Jeffries Fitzsimmons Bout in San Francisco
San Francisco crowds filled Valencia street and the ring area as police cleared grounds before gates opened. The octagonal arena held 5000 in bleachers under arc lights at 7 45 pm with 240 officers maintaining order. Fitzsimmons told the AP he was ready for a match as preparations continued.
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Valencia Street
Julian Avenue
Kid Ragan
Clark Ball
Fitzsimmons
Alex Greggains
San Francisco A. C
Associated Press
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