Field Predicts Cheaper Cables Benefiting Public
Cyrus W. Field expresses optimism about a forthcoming cable competition led by Furd with new lines laid before July ends. He expects rates to drop from 50 cents to 12 cents per word, with press charges halved, boosting foreign news and editor options for readers.
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Cyrus W. Field
Brady seeks immediate trial in star route case
In Washington on June 23 1909 ex Second Assistant Postmaster General Brady pressed through counsel for a grand jury examination related to the star route probes. Col Cook special assistant attorney general and District Attorney Corkhill were notified they would address the motion. A letter from Gen Brady accompanies the motion.
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United States
Ex Senator Spencer Likely as First Assistant Postmaster General
Washington reports ex Senator Spencer of Alabama has been offered the role of first assistant postmaster general, with Tyner replaced. Spencer will decide next week, amid criticism that the move has Postmaster General James’s approval and could mark a major blot on his administration.
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Post Office Department
Tombstone Conflagration Destroys 150 Buildings
A Tombstone fire in San Francisco destroys about 150 buildings across six blocks damaging the business area. Losses may reach a quarter million dollars with around 800 homeless. No engines and scarce water hindered efforts while the Turnverein ballhouse and theatre offer shelter. Insurance claims tally near 200 thousand plus smaller losses.
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Hutchinson, Mann & Smith
Pittsfield to Williams town Rail Line Survey Begun
Engineers Hation of Baltimore and Smith of New York began bay surveys for a railroad from Pittsfield to Williams town under New York and Bridgeport men. The 20 mile line would link with Boston and Albany and Housatonic roads but remain independent. capital funding is hoped upon a feasible route. The Philadelphia and Reading debt matter is in counsel hands with a plan to issue receivers certificates and court approval sought. London aid reports denied by President Bond.
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London
Dingley Nominated At Second District Convention
The second district congressional convention in Auburn nominated ex Gov Dingley of the Lewiston Journal to succeed William Frye. On the fourth ballot the totals showed 262 total and 132 needed for choice with J W Spaulding 8 votes J W Wakefield 2 votes J P Swater 85 Enoch Foster Jr 53 Nelson Dingley Jr 134 amid districtwide representation.
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Wm. P. Frye
Auburn
Dingley
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J. W. Wakefield
J. P. Swater
Enoch Foster, Jr
Nelson Dingiey, Jr
Woman Charged With Murder After Accidental Shooting
Philadelphia report says Mrs. Anna Harper, a Black woman, shot and killed her brother-in-law Joseph B. Harper in Rockhill township Bucks county on June 9. A coroner jury had ruled the shooting accidental and she was released, but new testimony led to rearrest in Philadelphia this morning on murder charges.
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Joseph B. Harper
Rockhill Township
Bucks County
Harper
Wheeler Leads as New York Senate Convenes for Platt Replacement
Albany reports show a tight vote with Wheeler 50 Potter 53 and Conkling 32 as the joint convention fills seats for Conkling and Platt. The body then votes on successors amid rumors of bribery, perjury and party splits.
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Folger
George G. Hoskins
Platt
Depew
Kernan
Cornell
Crowley
Trememe
Browne
Clarkson N. Potter
Francis Ernan
Republican Party
Guand
Spirit of the Times headlines major new racing event at Sheepshead Bay
Coney Island Jockey Club announces a forthcoming premier race for three year olds at Sheepshead Bay during the 1883 summer meeting with $25 000 added and a 118 pound weight, aiming to top all European and British turf prizes. other items include a sweep stakes race at Monmouth Park and transfers in boat and baseball results.
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Spirit of the Times
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Saratoga
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London
R. J. Cook
Yale College
Yale
London Rowing Club
Paabvus Descecaee
Reform urged by W E Chandler targets New Hampshire railroads
In Concord on June 23 a legislative session heard petitions on a general railroad law. Chandler pushed bills to empower state borrowing for an asylum, curb free passes, and enforce governor council approval on contracts. He urged immediate reform and highlighted abuses by railroad leaders and officials.
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Furber
New Hampshire
Lot of Humanity
Philadelphia
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War Between the Tribes Cries and Fleeing Settlers in Arkansas
Reports from Fort Smith describe a crisis in the Chickasaw and Choctaw nations as U S cavalry and Choctaw militia prepare to remove white traders and stock. Some 300 families have crossed the border in ten days fleeing flames, looting, and destruction while whites refuse to leave.
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Fort Sill
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Tuffis
Muskogee
Fort McAllister
New York swindler Charles Schaefer arrested in fraud case
Charles Schaefer known as Smith was arrested on a charge of defrauding a leading cigar firm of 10 000 cigars. He has been linked to a nationwide confidence scheme that used country stores to gain credit then ship goods to New York for auction before disappearing. Recent operations in Syracuse reportedly netted about 50 000. Schaefer is said to be a principal manager. police pursue other members.
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Lee
Massachusetts Congregational churches close annual meeting
Springfield report notes Rev. M. M. Carter of West Medford chosen statistical secretary in place of Dr. Quint and W. L. Greene of Boston named treasurer. Resolutions commend Massachusetts and New England divorce reform efforts and urge ministers to push marriage reforms. The Fast Day petition on Good Friday was rejected as unwanted change.
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Quint
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Boston
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Common Council Deliberates On Public Grounds and Old State House
The Thursday session chaired by President Bailey discusses mortgage releases for Josiah and Edmund Quincy, park land layouts at Huntington Boylston Dartmouth, a France centennial reception, and a $2,000,000 tax anticipation loan. It also covers fuel contract inquiries, and intense debate over leasing the Old State House with various preservation and usage proposals. Harrison Avenue extension gets approval estimates. Auditor of accounts election ends with scattered ballots.
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Josiah
Edmund Quincy
Park Commissioners
Lana
Huntington Avenue
Boylston
Dartmouth Streets
France
Lord Cornwallis
Yorktown
Boston Police Property Sale Draws Buyers at Sullivan Sale
A Thursday forenoon auction in Boston offered property from police stations over six months. About 150 lots included clothing firearms jewelry and police equipment with average prices around five cents. Proceeds near two thousand dollars will largely go to city funds.
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Sullivan Brothers & Libbie
Boston
Changes in the Lowell Road Time Table
Public timetable updates adjust Sunday and weekday train departures on the Boston Lowell and related routes. Times shift for Lowell Ayer Junction Boston Concord Woburn Manchester and Nashua services with new 1 PM 2 15 PM and later morning and evening departures and added trains to Boston Salem and Lowell corridors.
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Suburban Matters and Local notices across Essex County
Old St. Michael's Church closes to public except Sundays and worship days visitors must be with the sexton and pay 25 cents. Essex county homoeopaths hold semi annual meeting with Dr N R Morse elected president. Driver Thomas Gordon killed in Walden Pond area accident. Homer Wellington moved from East Cambridge jail to Concord State Prison. Fitchburg railroad manslaughter case over Rosa Zerga death at Walden Pond Grove. Woburn High School graduates lists for both half and college departments.
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N. R. Morse
Sarah EK. Sherman
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West Newton
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Walthan
Homer Wellington
Concord State Prison
East Cambridge
Sherif Moore
Concord
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Walden Pond Grove
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Ybhe
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Dora T. Fuller
Ida A. Gilman
Nellie A. Hanson
Annie M. Henshaw
Cora &. Perry
Hattie E. Porter
Carrie M. Winkley
Nellie L. Winn
Charles F. Spear
Brainard L. Barnum
Alfred I. Carter
Horace N. Conn
Ernest Dodg
Alvan J. Foster
Winthrop Hammond
Austin W. Parker
Willie C. Parker
Addie L. Rougers
Kittie A. Vye
Attempted death by own action by Isabella Shepard
Isabella Shepard of 38 Harvard Street attempted to take her life by swallowing laundanum at about 9 30 Thursday. A friend seized the bottle and she was taken to the City hospital and later moved by her husband against medical advice. Domestic troubles are cited as the motive.
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Harvard Street
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Essex Street
Notable Obituaries and Deaths Across Several States
Obituaries note the June deaths of Mrs. Matilda Semmes in Warrenton Virginia at age 1? and Mathilda Semmes links to Raphael Semmes of the Alabama. George B. Foster dies in Roxbury at 71 after a career as jeweler in Boston and Salem. George Steddard Blackie, M D Ph D, Nashville professor and Confederate war purveyor general. Louis Gaston de Segur, son of Eugene de Segur, dies. author on religion. Frank W. Bilauchard formerly of Milton Montana dies in an accident. William S. Chase, longtime New York press figure, dies in London. Elias Ellis, dollar store innovator, dies in New York June 23.
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Moscow
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West
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Wiliam S. Chase
New York
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