Coat incident at West Point may trigger court martial
Washington May 9 President Roosevelt ordered a full investigation into the Easter coat incident at West Point involving Commandant Howze and cadets. Mrs Elizabeth Fairfax Ayres accused Howze and pressed for inquiry while denying she endangered her brother in law coasts. The affair may lead to a court martial for Howze though Mrs Ayres is not expected to face one under military regulations.
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Washington
West Point
Howze
Elizabeth Fairfax Ayres
Ayres
Philippines
Moving Picture Man Ridicules Boston Weather Prophet
A satirical profile portrays Forecaster Smith as a volatile Boston figure who muddies daily weather reports causing confusion about umbrellas and outfits. The piece blames him for city politics meddling in sun, wind, and civic promotions while lampooning tax and payroll motives behind local campaigns.
Talk O'Meara For Mayor
Police Commissioner O'Meara dodges a direct answer when asked if he will run for mayor. He smiles and says he has not heard of it and will focus on duties as police commissioner. Republican insiders have discussed him as a possible candidate for next fall.
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O'Meara
Republican Party
Mr. O'Meara
Return of cattleman from England in record time
The Consuelo arrives from Hull with returning cattlemen led by John Philburn of New York. He reportedly made one of the shortest visits to England, leaping aboard the steamer before it docked, returning home within moments. A Boston journalist once matched a similar swift crossing at Liverpool between ships.
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Hull
John Philburn
New York
Martello
Metropolis
Boston
Cunard
Liverpool
Lucania
Campania
Worcester
Jennie Salier
M. G. Sauro
Mt. Carmel
G. Maffei
Grafton Street
William Orr
Ninth St
Aged Woman Breaks Fast Walking Record
Mrs Jane Edwards Root 78 wins Cleveland aged walkers contest by covering 2 12 miles in 26 minutes. She credits Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as her sole medicine and notes widespread interest from professors and officials.
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Jane Edwards Root
Cleveland
Duffy
United States
Europe
88Th St
North East
Old Wason St
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Sold as Health Tonic
An advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as distilled from malted grain by a secret method. It claims to be a pure stimulant and antitoxin that strengthens digestion, nerves, heart, blood, and mucous membranes for workers, women, and children.
Fragmented Ledger Ramblings Include Market Mentions and Dramatic Imagery
A stream of quoted remarks and vivid vignettes touches on market talk and literary flourishes. The piece references Thomas W. Lawson, a blue horizon, a moving maritime portrait, and a dramatic image of a veteran drifting beyond payroll reach, ending with a tense aside.
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Norman
Gerrish Faces Hearing Over Deer Island Conditions
The Mayor's office hosts a 3 pm hearing for James H. Gerrish master of the House of Correction, removed days ago by John B. Martin. Attendees include Mayor Fitzgerald, Commissioner Martin, Gerrish and counsel Charles W. Bartlett, with witnesses on Deer Island conditions. Cronin named deputy master replacing Perkins, who was removed.
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James H. Gerrish
House of Correction
John B. Martin
Penal Institutions
Fitzgerald
Martin
Gerrish
Charles W. Bartlett
Deer Island
John J. Cronin
Lorenzo D. Perkins
Autopsy Planned After Young Man Dies Suddenly
George S. Starkweather aged 19 of 70 Chandler Street died after sudden illness yesterday. Doctors rushed to help but he died before a physician arrived. Officials say death likely from natural causes and Medical Examiner Macdonald will conduct an autopsy this morning.
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George S. Starkweather
Chandler Street
Macdonald
Ward 9 married women class exhibi tion
The Ward 9 gymnasium marked its annual show with free hand work dumb bells Indian clubs wands marching and fancy dancing led by John J Driscoll. Thirty women performed while in the afternoon fifty schoolgirls showcased calisthenics dumb bells club swinging and marching with rib bon winners named.
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Ward 9
Helen Reed
Lillian Dootson
Angelina Pellegrino
Esther Peristen
Josephine Driscoll
Tona Owens
Molly McCormack
Rosie Katz
John J. Driscoll
Eggshell Message Sparks Readville Romance
Miss Emily Fleming, Readville, and Thomas Tally of Mayslich Kentucky exchange letters after he writes a message on an egg shell. She responds with a cake, they send photos, and plans for a potential marriage press forward. The story notes hopes of a united Blue Grass and Readville community.
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Readville
Emily Fleming
Thomas Tally
Mayflich
Tally
Mayslich
Kentucky
Miss Fleming
Thomas
Massachusetts
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Emily Fairfax Ayers
the Moving Picture Man
Hindcaster Smith
Boston Weather
Smith
Postoffice
Colonial Dames
Back Bay Water Bureau
C. P
General Bancroft
Mr. Smith
Fitz
Tax Bureau
E. H. Harriman
White House
Sten Moran
Aere
Newanu
Moxie
Moxie Company
Moxie Nerve Food Company
New England
A. T. Foster
Moxie Nerve Food CO
Meara
England
Duffy’s Pure
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
N. Y
Thomas W. Lawson
Bill White
Mayor’s
Young Man
Maffei
Jennie
South Boston
Huntington Ave
Mass
New York State
Michigan State
Iimporter’s Branch, Ltd
Washington St
Cor
Hanover N. B
Pune
Tremont ST
West St
Temple Pl
Oxford
Sta
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