Kaiser Angers England Over Secret Navy Talks
London reports a heated British reaction after The Times disclosed Emperor William sought influence on Britain's naval policy through secret correspondence with Lord Tweedmouth. The phobie party seized on the move, while Parliament, newspapers, and diplomats felt a rare surge of concern. Lord Tweedmouth responded by breaking his usual reticence.
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Some Dangerous Boston Schools
Fire escapes blocked or locked at multiple Boston schools including Winthrop Tremont Street Brimmer Common Street and Lyman Gore Street raising safety concerns. Deputy Chief Fox and Principal Emily Carpenter press for reopened exits while janitor Whitehouse cites liquor license politics.
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Whitehouse
Brimmer School
Common Street
Boston school buildings shown in dangerous condition
Officials from the fire department and the school house commission yesterday demonstrated the unsafe state of many Boston school buildings. Authorities urged rapid adoption of radical measures to ensure fire safety.
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Boston
Pupils Set Off Realistic Fire Drill at Newton School
In Newton Lower Falls Hamilton School pupils staged a dramatic fire drill that included a pupil shouting Fire! Fire! to heighten realism. The staged alarm aimed to test evacuation time but raised concerns about panic and safety.
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Newton
Hamilton School
Newton Lower Falls
Clever Fire Drill Scare Grips School
The incident sent fear through girl pupils who rushed for windows while teachers calmed them that there was no fire. Over 200 children evacuated in under 30 seconds in a routine drill. Parents, hearing of the ruse, voiced anger at endangering their children's lives.
Minnesota Democratic State Committee backs Johnson for president
The Minnesota Democratic State committee adopted a resolution endorsing Governor John A. Johnson for the Democratic presidential nomination and urging selection at the Denver national convention. The vote was 68 to 23, with Bryan supporters planning a statewide fight and a new party organization. The committee set May 14 in St. Paul for the state convention to elect delegates.
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Denver
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Johnson
Bryan
Ryan Hotel
Frank C. Day
Morse's $30 check blocked by New York attach ments
Charles W. Morse recounted a $30 check he received that could not be cashed due to city attachment proceedings on banks. He instead gave it to his wife who was warned against depositing it for fear of seizure. Morse faces about $40,000 in debts and a Maine-relatives relief fund of roughly $50,000 placed in a New England bank for his personal expenses.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Morse
Maine
New England
Fitchburg Doctor Overdosed On Morphine
Dr. Torsten Ohrbom of Fitchburg took morphine in a personal crisis, was hospitalized at Relief Hospital Thursday, and released Friday morning. He stated he intended to die but the arrival at North Station changed his mind and he recovered quickly. He did not specify a return date to Fitchburg.
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Relief Hospital
Ohrbom
Boston
North Station
Finn Doctor Torsten Ohrbom Linked to Local Incident
Fitchburg report identifies Dr. Torsten Ohrbom as a Finn with offices at 6 Cottage Square and residence at 16 Myrtle Street. Police have no new information about an alleged attempt to commit death by his own action.
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Torsten Ohrbom
Cottage Square
Myrtle Street
Public notice invites reading last page ad by Holland Wine Co
A brief public notice urges readers to view the advertisement on the last page. It lists Holland Wine Co at 47 Boylston Street or Adams Square as the contact or reference point.
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Boylston St
Adams Sq
Pew Men Elect New Eighth Regiment Leaders at Cambridge Armory
Major F Leroy Sweetser of F Everett won the colonel’s seat in the Eighth Regiment Infantry M V M over Lt Colonel Edward H Eldredge of Boston by 19 to 17. Captain P Frank Packard of Lynn defeated Captain Stephen W Sleeper of Boston for junior major by the same vote. The result, seen as a major upset, disrupts long standing control by Brigadier General Pew and allies. Three Charlestown votes swung the outcome in a remarkably close election.
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Eldredge
Sleeper
Pew
Charlestown
White women wed Chinaman in Providence area
Two white women from Providence married Chinese men today in North Attleboro. Miss Amy Nothe became Mrs Frank Low and Miss Harriet Gaines became Mrs May Young. The couples had worked in laundry and plan to open a restaurant soon.
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Frank Low
Harriet Gaines
May Young
Points Indicate Baker Poisoning Case May Be Poisoned
The fragment cites Baker's own statement of being poisoned and notes analysis found arsenic in his system. Embalming fluid showed no arsenic. Prosecutor Koes ter holds evidence to prove poisoning while Baker's odd behavior before death is observed.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
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Strange Phases of This Mysterious Case
Dr Charles D Underhill, Baker’s physician and friend, tells the Post that Walter Farnsworth Baker did not use arsenic or other drugs. Baker, a wealthy Boston club man, died in Bogota New Jersey under October 27 last. The statement adds to the mystery surrounding the death.
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Walter Farnsworth Baker
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Poisoning Attributed in Death of Walter Baker
Dr. Underhill defends medical confidentiality while Dr. Boos reports arsenic in Baker’s viscera. Embalming fluid tests show primerine and dioxin but no arsenic, conflicting with Baker family claims and prompting police and Pinkerton involvement for further autopsy findings.
Trunk of Paul E Roy Found in New York Shipment
The trunk sent after the murder of Carkin by John D Kelley was recovered in New York and sent to Portsmouth. Sheriff Collis stored it under seal instructed by County Attorney Batchelder. Officials Eastman and Batchelder coordinate on the case while extradition questions arise about Roy's surrender.
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New York
Paul E. Roy
Carkin
John D. Kelley
Gracia Calla
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Express
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Eastman
Scott
France
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Yuma Carries Bridge Span Into Maumee River Collapse
The steel steamer Yuma broke from moorings on the Maumee River in Toledo Ohio and struck the bridge between city sections tearing out a span. Harbor Master Page was swept into the river and rescued by boats manned by expert oarsmen. Two other men were caught in the collapse with one seriously injured.
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Weather Outlook for Boston and Vicinity
Clearing Saturday with improving conditions. Sunday brings fair skies and brisk southerly to westerly winds diminishing through the day. Forecast covers Boston and surrounding area.
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Boston
FOR COLDS FR JOHNS MEDICINE CLAIMS HEALING
An advertisement touts FOR COLDS FR JOHNS MEDICINE as best for throat and lungs healing. It emphasizes relief from cold symptoms and advocates its use as a remedy.
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