Provincetown Fisherman Rescued After 14 Hour Dory Voyage
Patrick Foley of Provincetown Mass a crew member on the fishing schooner Victor of Fairhaven was found exhausted in a dory off Block Island after 14 hours of rowing in a fog. He could not walk yet likely suffered no permanent harm and was brought ashore then aboard the Victor when it arrived.
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Block Island
R. I
Patrick Foley
Provincetown
Mass
Victor
Fairhaven
Foley
House proposes gas rate reform and capital adjust gas merger
In a closing session move a bill changes Boston Consolidated Gas capitalization to 15 124 600 and sets a 90 cent gas rate by August 1 1906. The measure aims to curb rates, with Brandeis and Snow backing it despite Moran dissent. Chairman Barker reviews the bill as the Gas and Electric Light Commission relinquishes rate setting power.
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Boston Consolidated Gas Company
Boston
Post
Louis D. Brandeis
Public Franchise League
Frederick E. Snow
John B. Moran
Barker
The
Gas and Electric Light Commission
Yankee and Briton to meet in prize ring Friday
San Francisco May 3 Yankee and Briton will clash in the prize ring Friday night when Jimmy Britt American lightweight champion meets Jabez White English title holder for international honors. Eddie Smith referee with preliminaries arranged. Britt as 2 to 1 favorite. White viewed as strong challenger capable of absorbing punishment. If White wins he will seek a bout with Battling Nelson.
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San Francisco
Jimmy Britt
Jabez White
Eddie Smith
Britt
White
Battling Nelson
Lost lithograph sketches addressed to Mr E A Grazier
A package of lithograph sketches addressed to Mr E A Grazier Editor of the Post is found and valued only to the Post. A liberal reward will be paid on return to the Business Manager the Post.
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E. A. Grazier
Post
Fair boarder stirs divorce case in Brockton court
In Brockton on May 3 the Superior Court heard Mrs. Annie E. Smith seek a legal separation from Lorenzo Smith. She testified that Mrs. Elizabeth F. Hunt, a boarder and older Chicago widow, drew her husband away, with affection and attention that left her neglected. Arguments centered on alleged improper conduct and an alimony request.
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Brockton
Superior Court
Robert O. Harris
Annie E. Smith
Lorenzo Smith
Algonquin Club
Stoughton
Ther
Elizabeth F. Hunt
Judge Hunt
Chicago
Smiths
Spring Street
Smith
James J. Pond
Hope For Asthmatics New Remedy Cures In Weeks
New York May 3 Thousands of asthma sufferers may find relief and a complete cure within six weeks from a new remedy by a famed specialist. A recent patient, W. A. Waters of 462 West 145th Street, reports full recovery and is sending his prescription free to all who write.
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New York
W. A. Waters
West One Hundred and Forty-fifth Street
Firebug Bundle Found In Boston Torch Plot
A foot long bundle soaked in oil and turpentine with a tin center was found on Batterymarch street. Police describe the suspect as a rough gray haired man about 53, with Curran recognizing him near High and Batterymarch. Investigators link the device to a citywide pyromaniacal pattern and urge officers to identify the suspect on sight.
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Batterymarch Street
Boston
Curran
Division 2
High and
Batterymarch Streets
Nas
Benedict, Burnham Manufacturing Company
Murphy Varnish Company
Seedy Attire and Appearance Described in Police Notes
A well worn suit and short spring overcoat are described as soiled and rough. The subject wears a black and white negligee shirt with a soft collar and a mostly black four in hand tie, plus unblacked shoes, painting a general picture of a seedy appearance.
Riots for Roosevelt in Chicago amid labor tensions
Chicago mayor directs traffic and crowd control for President Roosevelt visit. A shooting occurred behind the fair on Adams and Dearborn streets, with one negro arrested. Employers seek troops at Springfield as unions count on state defense before Governor Deneen.
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Chicago
Dunne
O'Neill
Roosevelt
Ccartage Company
Fair
Adams
Dearborn
Springfield
Deneen
Alexander Resigns as Trustee of Equitable Society
New York May 3 President James W. Alexander resigned as trustee of the majority stock left by the late Henry B. Hyde. He reportedly acted after James H. Hyde charged disloyalty to his trust.
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New York
James W. Alexander
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Henry B. Hyde
Alexander
James H. Hyde
Patterson Jury Fails to Agree for Third Time
New York May 4 The Nan Patterson murder case ends another deadlocked trial as the 12 jurors fail to reach verdict for a third time. Recorder Goff dismisses them after they declare a hopeless disagreement. Patterson collapses and is later revived. Potential double jeopardy and possible quash of indictment follow.
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New York
Nan Patterson
Cesar Young
Goff
Miss Patterson
Patterson
Long wait for jury in Nan Patterson trial
Nan Patterson waited as the jury deliberated from 1 p.m. The defense hoped for a not guilty verdict amid rumors of favorable early ballots. The panel asked for clothing and the skeleton used in court, then returned after dinner to resume consideration amid cheers and crowds.
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New York
Nan Patterson
Miss Patterson
Cesar Young
Nan
Criminal Courts
Boston Area Forecast Clouds and Showers Likely
Thursday expects generally cloudy skies over Boston and nearby areas with occasional showers possible. Temperature and wind details are not specified in the available text.
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Boston
Vicinity
Horsford Acid Phosphate Revives Spring Fatigue
A vintage advertisement touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as cooling and refreshing. It promises to dispel the dragging fatigue of spring and summer and revive energy.
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Horsford’s
Quit the Use of Whiskey For Everyday Ills
An old advertisement claims Sanford's Ginger is ten times as effective as whiskey for daily ailments and always healthful, urging readers to switch to the tonic.
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Sanford
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Mr. Smith
Trolman Curran
Watts
Cezamn
Recorder
Goft
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