Kermit Roosevelt Bags Big Bull Giraffe in Africa
In British East Africa on May 13 Theodore Roosevelt’s hunting party reports success with two giraffes and a rhinoceros. Kermit Roosevelt has brought down a large bull giraffe. The group, which includes Mr Roosevelt, plans to move from Machakos to the Jura ranch of George MacMillan after visiting the American mission. All are well.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Kermit Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Machakos
Jura
George MacMillan
Germans denounce U.S. copyright law in Reichstag debate
Berlin report on May 13 describes the Berne copyright convention revision passing two readings while German lawmakers attack the United States copyright act as a crazy potpourri of ideas and protectionism. Dr. Heinrich Muller labeled the U.S. law a caricature of perplexities and an insult to President Roosevelt's stated aims.
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Brown Professor to Lecture in London
Professor George Grafton Wilson of Brown University has accepted an invitation to lecture at Cambridge University on May 21. He will discuss International law and the recent international naval conference in London.
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George Grafton Wilson
Brown University
Providence
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Cambridge University
Conductor Henry Tripp Killed in Somerset Car Accident
Henry A. Tripp 25 a trolley express car conductor on the Taunton division of the Old Colony Street Railway died after being crushed beneath his car in Somerset. Authorities say a car lurch on a curve likely threw him from the side door.
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Old Colony Street Railway
Somerset
Bulldog Attacks Three Year Old In South Boston
Three year old Thomas Hanley playing near his home at 90 West Eighth street South Boston was severely bitten by a bulldog owned by Augustus Norwood of 45 West Eighth street. The boy was taken to Carney Hospital for treatment. The dog was shot and its brain will be examined by the board of health for rabies.
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South Boston
Augustus Norwood
Carney Hospital
Board of Health
Senator Bailey Demands Penalties for Steel Trust
Senator Bailey in the Senate charged the United States Steel Corporation with anti trust violations and urged that its officers be imprisoned or flee justice. He warned the public would replace officials who fail to act and argued punishment must be prison not fines to stop future violations.
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Michigan
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Independence League to Back Vahey for Governor
James H. Vahey said he could win the Independence League nomination for Governor. John A. Coulthurst, the party’s former mayoral candidate, will not seek the mayoral nomination this fall. The party plans to back Vahey and nominate a different candidate for mayor this fall.
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Independence League
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Clerk E. A. Willard Resigns After 32 Years in Office
Edward A. Willard, longtime assistant to Clerk Francis Campbell in the Superior Court, resigned due to illness after 32 years of service. A Civil War veteran, Willard originally joined the office in 1877 as an aide to his father, Joseph Willard, who was the clerk at the time.
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Waterloo soprano Rose Ettinger dies in London
Mrs. Alice Braun of Waterloo known in music circles as Rose Ettinger died suddenly in London. She had sung before European royalty for the last ten years.
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Rose Ettinger
London
Murine Eye Remedy Ad Promises Trusted Relief
An old advertisement touts Murine eye remedy with claims of experienced physicians approval, compliance with Pure Food and Drugs Laws, and broad appeal. It urges druggists to stock Murine and promises consumer satisfaction for eye use.
Filibusterers Block Vetoes In City Council Session
The Common Council did not meet last night as filibusterers attempted to overrule Mayor Hibbard's vetoes on six loan bill items. A quorum was not reached with 30 members present, and the meeting adjourned to next Thursday. Items vetoed include $25,000 for playgrounds in wards 7 12 and 16 $65,000 for a South Boston courthouse and $80,000 for a Charlestown courthouse and police station.
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Charlestown
President Tucker Leaves Dartmouth June 15
Hanover May 13. President William Jewett Tucker of Dartmouth College will end his official duties with the close of the academic year on June 15. The conditional resignation had been announced a year or more ago.
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William Jewett Tucker
Dartmouth College
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