Pilgrim monument foundation approved for Provincetown
The Aberthaw Construction Company of Boston won the contract to build the Pilgrim monument foundation in Provincetown. Foundations will be 60 feet square and reinforced with railroad steel. Corner stone laid Aug 20 with Masonic rites led by J Albert Blake. President Roosevelt to attend aboard the Mayflower, with naval salutes and a possible artillery battery. Dedicatory poem by Nathan Haskell Dole and hymn by William Elliot Griffis. Other speakers include William B. Lawrence Henry Cabot Lodge and William C. Lovering.
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Brewster
Provincetown
Aberthaw Construction Company
Boston
Grand Lodge of
Massachusetts
J. Albert Blake
Malden
Nathan Haskell Dole
Jamaica Plain
William Elliot Griffis
Ithaca
N. Y
William B. Lawrence
Medford
Grand Lodge of Masons
Henry Cabot Lodge
William C. Lovering
Jenkins Loses Suit Over Back Bay Dog Hospital Grievance
Judge Schofield dismissed Charlies Jenkins proprietorship claim aimed at restraining a recuperating canine hospital in Back Bay. Testimony cited dog noise versus quiet complaints from hotel guests at the Hotel Beacon. Victory celebrated by hospital staff with late night barking and dog biscuit service.
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Jenkins
Dust Dog Hospital
Back Bay
Commonwealth Hospital
Mr. Jenkins
Knox to Run for President in 1908 Nomination Endorsed
United States Senator Philander C. Knox of Pennsylvania announced he would seek the presidency in 1908 if the Republican party nominates him. His position follows the endorsement from the Republican State convention at Harrisburg that day.
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New York
United States
Philander C. Knox
Pennsylvania
Knox
Harrisburg
Penn
Perry Widow of Neponset Resident Dies at 85
Mrs Azadah Perry, a well known Neponset resident and mother of Police Lieutenant Perry of Station 9, died at her Minot Street home yesterday at age 85.
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Azadah Perry Dead
Neponset
Azadah Perry
Perry
Station 9
Minot Street
Knox Renominated by Republican State Convention
The Republican State convention formally indorsed Senator Knox for the presidency and his nomination for State treasurer with a platform praising President Roosevelt and the Fifty-ninth Congress. Philadelphia Representative John O. Sheatz was nominated for State treasurer, W. R. Andrews re-elected state committee chair, and Senator Penrose led the Philadelphia delegation.
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Knox
Roosevelt
John O. Sheatz
Philadelphia
W. R. Andrews
Meadville
Penrose
Philadelayhia
Pennsylvania
Knox Pleased With Convention Action
Senator Knox, staying at the Waldorf Astoria, voiced deep appreciation for Pennsylvania Republicans endorsing him. He highlighted the convention's linkage of his name with Theodore Roosevelt’s administration and said he would accept a national convention’s decision if it aligns with Pennsylvanian wishes.
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New York
Knox
Waldorf-Astoria
Harrisburg
Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Theodore Roosevelt
Knox opens door to 1908 run amid mixed White House reaction
In Washington on June 6 Senator Knox said he would be a presidential candidate in 1908 if nominated. President Roosevelt read the statement but offered no comment. Senator Foraker said he was not surprised and glad, calling Knox a very able man. Secretary Taft had no comment.
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Washington
Senator Knox
New York
Knox
Foraker
Taft
Man Arrested in Chelsea for Animal Cruelty
June 6 Julius Wark of 80 Arlington Street Chelsea was arrested on cruelty to animals charges after two boys confirmed he beat a white cow at Broadway and Thorndike Street. Officer Pearson found the cow bleeding and welts. cruelty society consent led to the animal being shot.
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Everett
Julius Wark
Arlington Street
Chelsea
Pearson
Broadway and
Thorndike Street
Hark
Cruelty To Animals Society
Receiver Appointed for Dodge Spear Company in N J Court
Lee M. Friedman was named receiver by Judge Dodge in the United States Circuit Court upon suit by HH. B. Claflin Company of Elizabeth New Jersey. The complaint claims Dodge Spear owes 6907 for goods, with 4000 due now and total debt near 240000, seeking a going concern operation to preserve assets for creditors and pursue reorganization.
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Lee M. Friedman
Dodge Spear Company
Dodge
United States
HH. B. Claflin Company
Elizabeth
N. J
Death in the Big Auto Endurance Race
The event ends in tragedy with McKenzie's body identified after being taken as a late passenger. Drivers faced ferocious mud and inches of progress as 16 of 27 cars reached the city, amid unguarded crossings and rain swept roads. Many vehicles failed to check in and some broke down along the route.
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MckKenzie
Mosher
Swan
Readville
New York
Great Barrington
Berkshire Hills
Pittsfield
Chatham
James Corbin
Logler
H. Michener
Welch
E. I. Decamp
Haynes
C. B. Warren
Reo
B. L. Lockwood
Stearns
WT. Fickling
Corbin
John Dower
R. B. Mann
Phil Hinds
Pope-Hartford
Sammy Stevens
Big Darraecq
Poughkeepsie
Papke Knocks Out Morgan in Seventh Round Victory
Billy Papke of Spring Valley defeated Jack Morgan of Indianapolis by knockout in the seventh round of a 10 round bout in Peoria Illinois. Morgan had a competitive fight until Papke landed a hard right that opened his eye and sent him to the ropes. A final series of punches ended the match with a knockout.
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Peoria
Ill
Billy Papke
Spring Valley
Jack Morgan
Indianapolis
Morgan
Papke
President Eliot Praises Nursing and Medicine's Promise
President Eliot lauded nursing at the Cambridge School of Nursing citing rapid medical progress and a growing demand for skilled nurses. He noted the shift from religious motives to scientific teaching, the high cost of care, and the district nursing system, while praising nurse qualities such as self denial, compassion, and moral integrity.
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Elliot
Cambridge School of Nursing
Cambridge
Big fight on the big merger in the executive chamber
Governor signals possible action to block the Boston and Maine New Haven merger. Attorney General Malone to draft a bill after the railroad committee report while hearings loom. Democrats, the Boston & Maine stock watering dispute, and railroad interests shape the clash.
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Railroad Committee
Malone
Committee On Railroads
Senate Committee On Rules
Committee On Rules
Meyers
Cambridge
Chapple
Senate Committee
Vahey
Lawrence
Boston & Maine
President Mellen
New Haven
Mellen
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Commonwealth
Tuttle
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