Preaches in Rome Church for Woman Suffrage Movement
In Rome May 17 Rev Anna Howard Shaw spoke at the American Methodist church before a large audience. Introduced by pastor Rev B M Wipple she led the movement to end intemperance and argued for equal rights and responsibilities for women. A parliamentary group in support includes Socialist leader Deputy Enrico Ferri.
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Rome
Anna Howard Shaw
American Methodist Church
B. M. Wipple
Enrico Ferri
Volcanic Activity Threatens Mount Vesuvius Crater
In Naples on May 17 a large portion of the crater’s summit shows signs of collapse due to ongoing tremors. An American party attempting to approach the crater was barred for safety amid the perilous conditions.
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Naples
Mount Vesuvius
Man Killed as Cycle Strikes Woman in Worcester
Worcester reports six motorcycle accidents during today outings with one fatality. The fatal collision involved a motorcycle and a woman, with authorities noting the danger of riding in crowded city streets.
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Worcester
Motorcycle crashes claim several injuries in Charlton and West Brookfield
George Pratt 19 of Charlton was killed when his motorcycle struck Mrs Rejoiner Poulin as she crossed Main Street. Pratt suffered a fractured skull and Poulin had cuts and bruises. Lewis Veilleux 34 of Rockland was seriously injured after a tandem motorcycle collided with a car driven by former Mayor Francis Harrington near West Brookfield. Dr Clinton Esterbrook was hurt with a broken leg and cuts. Fred Gregson of 6 Jowell Street and Harold Clafin also sustained injuries in separate incidents. Two other motorcycle collisions caused damage but no injuries.
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George Pratt
Charlton
Rejoiner Poulin
Pratt
Poulin
Lewis H. Veilleux
Rockland
Clinton D. Esterbrook
Francis H. Harrington
West Brookfield
Esterbrook
Fred Gregson
Jowell Street
City Hospital
Common Street
Harold Clafin
Lincoln Street
Thut
Consul John L. Griffiths Dies in London
John L. Griffiths American consul general at London died suddenly of heart disease at his residence. Born in New York October 17 185 he studied law in Iowa and Indiana, served as consul at Liverpool in 1900 and as consul general at London since 1909. His wife Caroline Henderson of Lafayette Ind survived him. He was compiling a life of ex President Benjamin Harrison.
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London
John L. Griffiths
Griffiths
New York
State University of
Iowa
Indianapolis
Liverpool
Caroline Henderson
Lafayette
Ind
Benjamin Harrison
Taft Sees Limited Hope in Mediation Effort
In New York on Peace Sunday William H. Taft spoke on the Mexican situation. He expressed little hope that the mediation conference would immediately succeed but called the mediation offer and U S acceptance an important step toward future settlements in the western hemisphere.
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New York
William H. Taft
Ree Synagogue
Taft Critiques Wilson on Mexico Policy and War Odds
The speaker argues there is no popular push for a hard policy toward Mexico and that the people will do their duty even if it means war. He criticizes Wilson for aiding Mexican constitutionalists and warns that without such influence, general intervention could be near. He estimates Mexico would require 400000 troops, years, and massive funding to subdue if war comes. He urges Americans to support peace efforts. Taft replaces Bryan at a Washington engagement. Oscar Straus notes mediation as a path.
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Taft
Wilson
Mexico
Bryan
Washington
Congregation Upon
Oscar Straus
United States
Municipal Plant Paid Awakens Wakefield Citizens
Wakefield residents challenged published statements about the town electric plant. Edwin C. Miller of the Light Board defended municipal ownership and explained the town will soon need a larger plant, noting the Edison Company purchase is merely buying electric power.
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Wakefield
Edwin C. Miller
Wakefield Municipal Light Board
Edison Company
Reading
Light
Italian inventor to test long distance torpedo explosion
Rome May 17 The Italian government asks Giulio Ulivi the discoverer of ultra violet rays to test his powder and torpedo explosion method in the Mediterranean. The test requires an explosion at about 13 miles distance through the hills.
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Rome
Giulio Ulivi
Mediterranean
Mellen to Tell More Tomorrow in New Haven Inquiry
Washington May 17 The Interstate Commerce Commission will proceed with its original inquiry into New Haven railroad finances. Chief counsel Joseph W Folk dismissed intimations that former president Charles S Mellen might halt testimony begun last Thursday.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven Railroad
Joseph W. Folk
Charles S. Mellen
New Haven
Mellen to Resume Testimony on New Haven Finances
Mr Mellen is expected to proceed Tuesday with his compelling account of New Haven finances and ties, while Mr Folk declines to comment citing no new developments today. Folk and aides file exhibits and review record documents as they aim to finish today and resume questioning Tuesday.
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Mellen
New Haven
Folk
Mr. Mellen
Gaffney dismisses Mellen claims on New Haven influence
James F. Gaffney, president of the Boston Nationals and ally of Charles F. Murphy, flatly rejects Mellen testimony that the New Haven Railroad paid 1.2 million to sway New York authorities. He says Byrnes had no real influence and argues the inspector was at odds with Sullivan and other leaders, labeling Mellen’s account bunk.
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New York
James FE. Gaffney
Boston Nationals
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Leader
The
Post Today
New Haven Railroad Company
Mellen
Board of Estimate
New York, Westchester & Boston Railroad
Gaffney
Thomas Byrnes
Byrnes
Sullivan
New Haven
Westchester Road
Westchester
Inspector Byrnes
Mr. Mellen
Big Tim
Little Tim
Railroad
Socialism Debate Draws Open Air Crowd in City
Nearly 2000 residents attended a Common Cause Society gathering on the mall with Boston speaker George A. McKinnon arguing that socialism is a utopian dream and impractical asserting famine disease and revolution would follow any socialist government.
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Common Cause Society
Common Mall
George A. McKinnon
Boston
Mr. McKinnon
Gaelic League guest of Boston Society meeting
Delegates of the Gaelic League of Ireland were hosted by the Boston Gaelic School Society at the Old Franklin school. Diarmuid Lynch spoke on the league revival work, and he will illustrate Irish dancing Friday night at Hibernian Hall 184 Washington Street with Irish and Scotch societies contesting in Gaelic dances.
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Gaelic League of Ireland
Boston Gaelic School Society
Old Franklin School
Diarmuid Lynch
League
Mr Lynch
Hibernian Hall
Washington Street
Jrish
Press Club to Stage Big Dancing Carnival
The Boston Press Club hosts a dancing carnival at Beacon Street club rooms tomorrow night. More than two dozen dancers from leading city theatres compete for a gold cup donated by the club. The event begins at 11 30 and runs into the early morning hours.
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Boston Press Club
Beacon Street
Millinery Sale Highlights Inexpensive Hats For Women
An advertisement lists untrimmed hemp hats in black and colors priced at .98 to 7.50 and 10.00, fine Milan hemp hats with Lisere shapes, trimmed hats from 1.95 to 15.00, in tailored and semi-dress styles with ready to wear options for women and misses.
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Essere Ees
Copenhagen
Milan
Sree
Price Cut Crochet Counterpanes and Blankets Sale
A sale catalog lists discounts on crochet counterpanes single and double bed sizes, satin damask options, fringed and scalloped styles, plus extra length scarlet and gray blankets. Also featured are comfortables and cotton cloth yardage with marked reductions from former prices.
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