Hearst Speaks as Independence Party Opens Convention
W R Hearst, arriving amid cheers, delivers a sharp critique of both major parties as the Independence party meets. He defends honest business, attacks trusts, and calls for a broad, constructive platform guided by liberty and equality. The speech frames a new political project grounded in the Declaration of Independence.
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Independence Party
Kentucky
Democratic Machine
New-Jersey
Chicago
Denver
Rhode Island
Aldrich
Senate
Hearst
New York
Mr. Hearst
Phi
Republican Party
Bryan
Ali Baba
Taggart
Parker
Ryan
Wall Street
Democratic Party
Fragmented political ribbing spares no one in heated debate
The text mocks unnamed figures for opportunism in politics. It likens actions to hermit crabs seeking shells and warns of hypocrisy, reconciliation, and retractions as key themes. It notes Parker, Bailey, and Bryan stirring trouble and urging citizen confidence.
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Parker
Bill Bailey
Bryan
Woman shoots farm hand in Bedford quarrel in New Hampshire
Otto Graves a 63 year old farm hand is believed dying after a gunshot in Manchester. Addie Gage four years old is jailed at her Bedford home claiming self defense after Graves rushed her with a chair. Graves reported the quarrel stemmed from an eye injury and bills.
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Manchester
N. H
Otto Graves
Addie Gage
Bedford
Graves
Miss Gage
Sarah
Gage
Miss Graves
Ellid
Philadelphia Plays Northamptonshire in English Cricket Match
In Northampton England on July 27 the Philadelphia cricket team scored 107 for five at lunch and finished their first innings at 166. Northamptonshire was 4 for two at the break with the Philadelphians batting first.
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Northampton
Eng
Philadelphia
Northamptonshire
Philadelphians
Northamptonshires
Russian cruiser Almaz aground near Gluckstadt with Istolypin aboard
Cuxhaven reports the Russian cruiser Almaz with Premier Istolypin aboard grounded at Gluckstadt eighty miles from Hamburg. Tugs have been dispatched to assist the vessel.
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Cuxhaven
Almaz
Istolypin
Gluckstadt
Hamburg
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Ad Promotes Kidney Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It promises sample bottles by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York and a booklet about kidneys.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Boston Daily Post
Engineers Threaten Strike Over Vacation Pay and Hours
City ferry division engineers warn of a strike saying they seek fair treatment on vacations and hours. Superintendent Emerson threatens license revocation and says 24 hour substitutes could fill vacancies, while contractors offer workers.
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Emerson
Ferry strike plans threaten schedule on ferries
Deputy Superintendent Christiernin says he may run all boats on time despite a 6 am strike notified by Marine Engineers Association official Connors. He prepared 17 Civil Service substitutes, expects no major trouble, and notes engineers complain about vacation pay.
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Christiernin
Post
Connors
Marine Engineers’association
Civil Service Lst
United States Marine
Tragic Glen Head Collision Claims Two Lives
At Glenwood road crossing near the station two killed and two seriously hurt when an automobile collides with the Long Island Railroad Millionaires Express. Miss Leigh Townsend dies after the impact. chauffeur Charles Smith is killed. Lloyd Robinson and Beatrice Eddy injured. the party was en route to Sea Cliff.
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Glen Head
L. L
Long Island Railroad
Long Island
Leigh Townsend
New York
Charles Smith
Beatrice Eddy
Brooklyn
Lloyd Robinson
Charles Robinson
Glenwood Road
Sea Cliff
Smith
Miss Townsend
Miss Eddy
Performer Darling Fatal Dive in Lagoon Accident
Edward G. Darling a Manchester England variety performer known as The Flaming Rolling Devil was seriously injured and at death's door after a backward dive into a shallow lagoon. He suffered a brain base wound required twenty stitches. Park employee Harold Starks of Northampton recovered the unconscious performer.
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Nantaseot
Edward G. Darling
Manchester
England
Darling
Harold Starks
Northampton
Meriden Man Denies Boston & Maine Deal Involving Canadian Pacific
John Billard of Meriden Connecticut denied rumors of a completed railroad deal uniting the New Haven Boston & Maine and the Canadian Pacific. He said he had no knowledge of any such dealings and could not see how Canadian Pacific could acquire Boston & Maine without his awareness.
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Canadian Pacific
Boston & Maine
John Billard
Meriden
Massachusetts
New Haven
Faxon
Mellen
Parkhurst
Winchester
Boston Maine
Grand Trunk
Potter
Johnson
Rumors Persist on Boston & Maine Sale to Canadian Pacific
Current New York report says Canadian Pacific may acquire stock of the Boston & Maine from the New Haven via a trustee while protecting New Haven interests. Denials come from President Mellen, Bullard, and others, with skepticism about a deal, noting Standard Oil opposition and legislative hearings.
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New York
Canadian Pacific
Boston & Maine
New Haven
Canadian Pacifica
New England
Boston
Bullard
Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Standard Oil
Wall Street
Mexico City Jockey Club wins race course concession
Alexandre de la Arena a leader of the Jockey Club and head of its racing commission arranged a government concession for a new race course at Aguas Calientes. The grant allows bookmaking and all customary privileges of the sport.
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Mexico City
Alexandre de la Arena
Jockey Club
Racing Commission
Aguas Calientes
St Paul crew wins Union fours regatta in Winnipeg
Winnipeg July regatta reports St Paul crew stroked by Nelson won the Union fours with a time of 6 40. St Paul crew stroked by Ordway placed fourth. Cochran of St Paul won the senior ace and Arthur 8 French and Harold of St Paul defeated W McMillan and Harvastings in the junior do with a time of 9 14. Sonnton Winnipeg won the senior heats at 8 03 timed events noted.
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Winnipeg
Man
St. Paul
Nelson
Ordway
Cochran
French
Harold
W. McMillan
Harvastings
Sonnton
Sne Tomm
Prince of Wales visits shrine amid Quebec pilgrims
In Quebec on St Anne’s Day the Prince of Wales toured St Anne de Beaupre shrine while hundreds of pilgrims, many on crutches, sought relief at the relics. He lunched at St Joachim where Laval University runs a summer establishment, then returned by automobile amid cheering crowds. A reception at the citadel followed, with Earl and Lady Grey and officials in attendance.
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Quebec
Prince of Wales
St. Anne de Beaupre
St. Joachim
Laval University
St. Anne's
Citadel
Prince
Earl
Lady Grey
Fairbanks
Obituary notices from Roxbury and Boston area
Death notices from July include Gaucher in Roxbury Landers in Mattapan McCabe in East Boston MacCarthy in Brookline and Moran in East Boston Sweeney in East Boston with funeral times and church masses and family notices for relatives and friends invited
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Gaucher
Arthur
Lucy Gaucher
Harrison Avenue
Roxbury
Landers
Mattapan
Annie
James H. Landers
Central Congregational Church
Cor. Tonawanda
Walden Streets
Dorchester
Geneva Avenue
Dudley Street
McCqabe
Boston
Alexander
James
Ellen McCabe
Havre Street
Sacred Heart Church
Winthrop
Foresters of America
Maccarthy
Brookline
Timoufji MacCarthy
University’ Road
Church of St. Mary's of the Assumption
M’donald
Quincy
Murdock
McDonald
Water Street
Clan McGregor
Calvary Baptist Church
Franklin Place
Moran
East Boston
Bridget
Michael Moran
Sea
Shans
Sweeney
East East
Hugh and
Bridget Sweeney
Church of Bedeener
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Hunyadi
Janos
Hugh O'Brien
United States
Ferry Division
N.Y
Dealin
Billard
NEW York Report
Mexico
ST. Paul Crew
Evratl
Ifornia
Victor
Lince
Oliver Ditson CO
Tremont Street
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