Gould and Mrs Godfrey Engagement Rumored in Paris
Paris reports an imminent engagement between Jay Gould and Boston socialite Beatrice Van Brunner Godfrey. Mrs Godfrey, educated in Paris and famed in the smart set, previously wed Arthur W Godfrey, a Boston lumberman who divorced her last year amid scandal involving Richard Carle and John H McCarthy as co respondents.
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Jay Gould
Beatrice van Brunner Godfrey
Boston
Godfrey
Youthful Paris Romance Ends in Early Marriage
The piece recalls a spring romance between a society woman and Jay Gould Jr. once rumored to marry Count Alexander Grimelsky, first secretary of the czar. They skipped school, visited Maxims, and toured Paris, drawing global chatter as Mrs Beatrice was ordered home. Friends say their joyous courtship will end in a quiet marriage.
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Russia
Jay. Gould
Gould
Paris
Beatrice
Godfrey
Independence party not dead says Hearst
William R Hearst told the Independents executive committee at the Hotel Astor that sacrificing party individuality through close ties to Democrats or Republicans would be criminal He warned an independent ticket would appear in the next state elections and spoke in New York on May 5
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Independence Party
William R. Hearst
Hotel Astor
Haven Resigns Water Works Post After Fire-Chief Conflict
George F. Haven, assistant engineer at Cambridge water works, who had recently filed charges against his chief W. H. Blaisdell, who later died by his own hand, resigned at a Cambridge Water Board meeting last night.
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George F. Haven
Cambridge Water Works
W. H. Blaisdell
Cambridge Water Board
Big Strike Threatens New Haven
Machinists and craft unions in the New Haven railroad system plan strike votes to push for a six cent hourly raise and an eight hour day. The road offers six percent and a nine hour day. unions urge immediate action if rejected. A council meeting is slated in New Haven for Saturday of next week.
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Newaven
Kneeland Street
New Haven
King Edward II Dies? Illness Shocks Britain
A London bulletin reports King Edward's bronchitis as critical, causing anxiety and fainting spells. The Prince of Wales, Duchess of Argyll, and Duke and Duchess of Teck were summoned as doctors treat His Majesty. The king, in his 69th year, has faced a prolonged weakness amid a flurry of special editions and public concern.
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Prince of Wales
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Teck
Richard Douglas
Power
Queen Victoria
Searching Probe of Milk War
The milk war probe order passed both Legislature branches and named Senate impeachment members Mellen Meaney and Tinkham, with Meaney backing producers. House chair likely Charles Garner of Westfield. The committee holds judicial power to compel witness attendance and production of books and papers from contractors and producers to uncover the full story.
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Meaney
Blackstone
Tinkham
Boston
Committee On Rules
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Westfield
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Ballinger slams Glavis with harsh warlike accusation
In Washington on May 5 Secretary Ballinger faced cross examination in the Ballinger Pinchot inquiry. He said Glavis should have been eyed like a snake and denied Hitchcock was the political arbiter. Ballinger also claimed a policy reversal since Pinchot’s dismissal would deter emigration and aid forest reserve development.
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R. A. Ballinger
Secretary of the Interior
Brandeis
Ballinger-Pinchot
L. R. Glavis
Hitchcock
Canada
Quake devastates Cartago killing hundreds in Costa Rica
Managua May 5 Cartago the Costa Rican capital was destroyed by a night quake. Death toll estimates range from five hundred to six thousand with refugees saying the lower figure is too low. Wounded numbers are immense and property loss will run into millions. The Court of Justice building funded by Andrew Carnegie was among the structures destroyed.
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Cartago
Costa Rica
Court of Justice
Andrew Carnegie
Legislature pushes milk producers to equal footing with contractors
Representative Gardner stated the committee formed after contractors refused arbitration will pursue immediate legislation. Backed by the Governor and railroads, it aims to place producers on par with contractors and to review all points of the milk standard and prices in a major review by the committee.
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Gardner
Yesterday's Scores A National Card Stumbles
Yesterday's national scores show mixed results with Boston 1, Brooklyn 2, Chicago 2, Pittsburgh 0.5, Cincinnati 0, St. Louis 0.9 and Philadelphia and New York notes incomplete.
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Chicago
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Philadelphia
New York
President letter on Pinchot Ballinger clash disclosed
A 1909 letter from the President to Mr Ballinger was read stating Pinchot’s retention was desired but blamed on his colleagues’ motives. The exchange questions Ballinger’s reaction to charges from Glavis and hints at how early the decision to act arose, with remarks about Snakes and publication.
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Glavis
Secretary of the Interior
Ballinger
Brandeis
Pinchot
Burdett College Business Education Emphasis
Burdett College announces a focus on practical business education with expanded courses and partnerships to prepare students for commerce and administration roles. The program aims to align classroom study with real world skills and industry needs.
San Jose Struck by Costa Rica Earthquake Calamity
The first dispatches from San Jose report a major quake near the city four miles northwest of the downed area. Wires are down, survivors work to clear ruins as hundreds perish. Martial law is in force, looting feared, and crowds flee as thousands head toward help and safety.
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San Jose
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Costa Rica
Republic
Fair Weather Forecast for Boston and Nearby Areas
Forecasters predict fair conditions Friday and Saturday with light north to northwest winds. The outlook calls for light to moderate winds along the coast and offshore routes, with no significant weather events expected aboard steamers heading to Europe.
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Halley’s Comet Visible This Morning According to Harvard
Harvard Observatory notes Halley's comet appears on the eastern horizon at 2 22 this morning and at 2 23 a m tomorrow stand time. It should be observable for about 15 minutes more if skies are clear near Venus. Earth crosses the tail not in the same plane as the comet. The comet nears Earth at about 14 2 489000 miles per day, and the tail should be plainly visible to the naked eye if skies clear.
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