Americans Win Fifth Chess Cup Match In England
The 1908 annual chess cup contest between America and Britain concluded with the United States securing a close victory. Key boards featured Pillsbury and other top players, while Britain’s lineup included Showalter and Atkins. The event drew a large, lively audience and marked one of the most competitive showings in the series.
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Kingdom
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Chicago
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Oath
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Great Revesia
Show
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Ihenore
yHodges
Thar Taney Baie
Baturdey
Long arguments on imperial policy and the Philippines debate
The speech defends Republican governance and calls out Democratic critiques. It praises wartime victory, notes prosperity under four years of Republican policy, and argues for continued U.S. rule in the Philippines and Porto Rico with cautious constitutional considerations.
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Pacific
Treasury
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Baltimore beauty in New York arrest over worthess checks
Mrs W A Bisnau, famed Baltimore social figure Harriet R Clegg, is held on grand larceny charges after arriving from Europe with her infant. Bisnau, claiming divorce from a Brockville native, faced questions about his marriage as she pleaded innocence and asked to be returned home.
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England
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Ont
Boston
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Reverend Horton Advocates Unwavering Loyalty to Flag
The Rev. EF Horton addressed a gathering praising Secretary Long and McKinley while warning youth against anti imperialist sentiment. He lauded Long as pivotal in shaping policy and urged unity of G A R and Sons of Veterans to keep the flag unstained.
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Gamaliel Bradford
McKinley
White House
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Sons of Veterans
Weather Warm and Wet Across New England and New York
Forecasts for Friday and Saturday call for fair conditions in Maine New Hampshire Vermont and much of the region with variable winds. Expect rain possible late Friday night in Rhode Island Connecticut and western New York with colder air and fresh southerly to westerly winds on Saturday.
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Boston Council Approves Police Raises Amidst Rushed Debate
The Boston Common Council moved a 14 911 788 25 dollar appropriation bill to a second reading amid a heated session. A 12 000 dollar addition for police salaries sparked dispute while city hospital funds were proposed to receive the offset. A 10 000 dollar loan for Rainsford Island fire damage repair was approved, and various committee appointments and requests followed.
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Mrs Honorah Jones Injured After Stairs Fall
Mrs Honorah Jones aged 70 fell down stairs at her home 21 Shannon Street and fractured her left ankle. She was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
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John M Anderson Dies In Salem After Long Business Career
John M Anderson, born 1812 in Marblehead, died at his Highland avenue home in Salem. He ran a glue factory in Marblehead and Salem, later entered the shoe trade in Salem, and retired years ago. A former Common Council member and director of the Mercantile National Bank, he is survived by his widow and an adopted son. John Anson, another prominent merchant and real estate holder, died tonight.
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Braintree Budget Plans At Town Meeting
Braintree officials approved a town budget with an electric utility appropriation of 8600 dollars, a police department allotment of 9645 dollars, and a school department estimate of 69 dollars. The session adjourned to Friday.
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Debate Over Teachers' Retirement Bill Spurs House Floor Action
In the House the discussion over the teachers' retirement fund bill featured Mr Borofsky of Boston pressing a point of privilege and speaking for seven minutes, delaying closing remarks by Mr Kyle of Plymouth. The bill advanced to third reading after a series of votes and committee actions, while related measures on tax, jail funding, and department store taxation moved with limited debate.
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Gale
Natick
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Crane
Thomas Hutchinson
Joseph Dudley
Mellen
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Bishop Lawrence
Hopkinton Selectmen Elected At Special Meeting
Hopkinton residents vote at a March 22 special town meeting to elect two selectmen after a tie at the regular March 6 meeting. J B murcaugh and another candidate were chosen despite identical vote counts.
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