Vaudeville Actress Survives Crocodile Tank Incident
Margaret Quinn starved into peril during an electrical show at an arena when a glass tank housing man eating crocodiles nearly claimed her life. Keeper Frank Harvey dove in and pulled her to safety as an ambulance rushed her to Bellevue Hospital where doctors treated a possible arm bite.
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New York
Margaret Quinn
Miss Quinn
May Davidson
Frank Harvey
Harvey
Bellevue
Man Jumps Overboard Aboard Cunard Freighter Altonia
On departure from Queenstown the Cunard freighter Altonia reported by Captain Cotter that crewman John Gibson aged 88 leapt to his death overboard two days out from Queenstown. Gibson lived on Netherland Road near Liverpool and had served in the British navy. His effects were turned over to the British consul in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunard
AlMonla
Boston
Cotter
Queenstown
John Gibson
Gibson
Netherland Road
Liverpool
Altonia
Republicans Delay Lynn Caucuses Amid Power Struggle
The Lynn Republican city committee canceled tonight caucuses under a new law, delaying action until December while the present committee remains in office. Interest centers on the Guild Bates lieutenant governor canvass with old-timers in Ward 6 backing the State machine candidate and the dominant faction backing Speaker Bates.
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Lynn
Republican City Committee
Guild-Bates
Leutenant
State Machine
Bates
Hearing on renewal of Solomon Arnott liquor license at 96 Merrimac Street
The Police Board held a hearing on Solomon Arnott's renewal application amid claims the saloon drew hoboes and thieves. A liquor squad member and Captain Wescott testified no trouble and that Arnott provided police with information, including aiding a recent bust. The board took the case under advisement.
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Solomon Arnott
Merrimac Street
Barnett
William J
Murray
West Sind
Captain Wescott
Dedham Treet
Joy Street
Supreme Court rules damages for land taken for Union Station
The Supreme Court full bench settles the case of B. Mowry vs. city of Houston. It affirms Judge Hardy’s award of 398,000 with interest from the entry date, upholding the lower ruling and denying the petitioners’ claim for 147,000 with interest.
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New South Union Station
Supreme Court
Hardy
Divorce Ends England's Saddest Scandal With Leighs
London May 19 The absolute divorce of Johnlundel Leigh from Lady Rose Leigh was granted amid a scandal involving the Earl of Cottenham as co respondent. Lady Rose, daughter of the Marquis of Abergavenny, remains linked to one of England's oldest families. Her sister Lady Violet Biddulph has prior divorce records. The Leigh family tradition and titles are noted as prominent in society while a younger son serves five years in prison.
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London
England
Johnlundel-Leigh
Rose Leigh
Earl of Cottenham
Lady Rose
Marquis of Abergavenny
Violet Biddulph
Flis
Rose
Leigh
Cottenham
Bicester Hunt
Hunt
Leighs
Bicester
Earl
Postal Service Embezzlement and Assault Guilty Pleas
In a Beverly court, defendants pleaded guilty on two counts. Frank W. Pickett of the Beverly postal service admitted embezzlement of a letter. Adam Aren pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon. Nash received eighteen months hard labor at Worcester. Pickett's case was placed on file upon payment of costs.
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Frank W. Pickett
Beverly Postal Service
Adam Aren
Nash
Worcester
Pickett
Actress Anna Lockhardt and Harris Visit Hospital Scene
Mrs. Schults once Miss Anna Lockhardt of San Francisco heiress appeared on stage with Minnie Maddern in prior years. She wed Schults in 1891 and Harris visits the hospital frequently to see him.
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Harris
Schults
Anna Lockhardt
San Francisco
Minnie Maddern
Hopkins D Vorge Gase Divorce Case in South Boston
Jane F Hopkins filed for divorce from James F Hopkins in Boston court. They wed Feb 3 1898 at Gate of Heaven Church South Boston. She alleges neglect and near starvation due to him limiting groceries to two dollars weekly. No defense presented. judge grants decree nisi with alimony to be decided at Monday hearing.
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Jane F. Hopkins
James F. Hopkins
Gate of Heaven Church
South Boston
Libellee
Libellant
United States Grand Jury Returns True Bills in Court
The district court heard yesterday afternoon a United States grand jury report with Judge Lowell presiding. True bills were returned against Horace M. Nash, postmaster of Lancaster, for embezzlement of money.
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United States Grand Jury
District Court
Federal Building
Lowell
Horace M. Nash
Lancaster
Lady Rose and Earl Cottenham Divorce Affair Reveals Infidelity
Report outlines Lady Rose Leigh's marriage to Mr Leigh in 1887 and her alleged fall from grace amid affairs with Earl of Cottenham. Evidence from Leigh and detectives led to divorce. Cottenham, aged 25, declined marriage, while his birthday coincided with the court action.
Patsie Harris Named Corespondent in Schults Divorce Suit
New York May 19 Theatrical manager FE J Schults is named as a defendant in a divorce suit filed by Mrs Schults. She cites actress Leonore Harris known as Patsie Harris as the corespondent. Schults is in Hammond Hospital recovering from a minor operation.
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New York
FE. J‘. Schults
Bennett & Siliverman
No. 10
Nassau Street
Patsie
Lillian Russel
RANGERS PRISGRENS IN CHAMBERLAIN ANNOUNCEMENT
In the House of Commons Secretary of State for the Colonies Str Joseph Chamberlain named the men arrested at Johannesburg. All except Tremlett and Fries were former noncommissioned British army officers. Kruger said there was no proof the prisoners were British officers and the incident would not disturb friendly relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Str
Joseph Chamberlain
Johannesburg
Tremlett
Fries
Kruger
Pretoria
Britain to Maintain US Interests Offices in Spain
In the House of Commons, Parliamentary Secretary William St John Broderick said British consuls in Spain have shouldered extra duties for the United States since the war began, with no extra costs to Britain. The government will continue protection of American interests while the US deems it appropriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Spain
United States
Foreign Office
William St. John Broderick
Mexican War Vet Winks Back After Fifty Three Years
Mathias Steingruber of Fostoria compares himself to Rip Van Winkle as Realvan Winkle, a Mexican War veteran, awakens after 53 years of unconsciousness from a head injury. He recalls prewar memories, believes he is 21, and later regains awareness after a buzz saw strike, marveling at modern conveniences and fearing he cannot catch up.
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Fostoria
Mathias Steingruber
Rip van Winkler
Payne
Cavalry
Pennsylvania
Resaca de Lapalma
General Taylor
Fairyland
Flo
Advertising Triumph Uneeda Biscuit Says Ayer Success
National Biscuit Company and N W Ayer Son of Philadelphia report a rapid sales boom from a $100000 advertising plan. First ads ran Jan 9 in Chicago and Northwest, March 6 in New York, with orders surging to 480000 packages in ten days. The campaign used bold posters and clear type to win immediate response.
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Uneeda
National Biscuit Company
N. W. Ayer & Son
Philadelphia
Ayer & Son
Chicago
Northwest
New York
Maier
Gloucester Granite Strike Sees Injunction Expected
Rockport Granite Company officials say the Newburyport Superior Court injunction hearing result aligns with expectations and foresee a permanent injunction at the June session. They report about 10 men at work and urge a return to ten hour days until contracts end. Strikers claim the company employs far fewer workers than stated and vow to use a legal maneuver they will not reveal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Rockport Granite Company
Newburyport
Armenian question at The Hague urged by Anglo Armenian Association
The Anglo Armenian Association led by the Duke of Westminster memorializes the Marquis of Salisbury to push for a peace conference at The Hague to settle the Armenian question. It also sends an informal communication to Washington expressing hope for close cooperation among English speaking nations for mankind's benefit.
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London
Anglo-Armenian Association
Duke of Westminster
Marquis of Salisbury
Hague
Washington
Atlantic
Plaintiff Awarded 1500 in Cambridge Superior Court
A verdict for the plaintiff for 1500 was rendered in Cambridge Superior Court in the case John S. O Neill versus Joan J Henderson et al. It held the defendants liable in tort for injuries while at work at the Cambridge carriage depository due to a defect in an elevator well cover. Attorneys Hunt and G D Burrage appeared for the plaintiff and O'Brien and J S Patton for the defendant.
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Cambridge
John S. O'Neill
Joan J. Henderson
Hunt
G. D. Burrage
O’brien
Patton
Court Naturalization Sittings Schedules Request
The reader asks the Boston Post to publish dates and hours for naturalization sessions. The United States Circuit Court sits in Room 112 of the Federal Building on Mondays at 2 PM through May and June, with one Monday still to be decided. Queenes Newton signs the letter dated May 17.
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Post
Boston Post
United States Circuit Court
Queeenes Newton
Federal Building
Oldest Exetier Resident Mrs Sarah Nutt Dies
Mrs. Sarah Nutt, longtime resident of Exetier New Hampshire, died today at an advanced age. She was noted as the town’s oldest resident, aged years and 2 months at the time of death.
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Exetier
N. H
Sarah Nutt
Distressing stomach disease cured by South American Nervine
An old advertisement touts a tonic as a permanent cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. It claims relief from the first dose, promises a world cure, and asserts safety and pleasantness, naming GHO C Goodwin Co in Boston as the seller.
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Bever
GHO C, Goodwin CO
Hanover St
Boston
Motorman Norton S Bow Saved Dozen At West Somerville Crossing
Norton S Bow of the Boston and Maine narrowly cleared a Concord express at the Holland street crossing in West Somerville. He moved the car ahead as a freight passed, then backed to clear the oncoming train, while bystanders and gate operator Arthur J Bly credited quick action and nerve for preventing a disaster. Superintendent Pritchard narrowly escaped when his buggy was struck by a falling gate.
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Low
Holland Street
Boston & Maine Railroad
West Somerville
Concord Express
Arthur J. Bly
Norton S. Bow
Post
Ogier
Pritchard
Davis Square
Yale Nine Star Bronson Injured In Practice
Yale third baseman Bronson sprained his right wrist during a practice game in New Haven. He fell on the wrist with weight likely sidelining him for several weeks. Yale faces the West Orange A C nine tomorrow with Waddell likely replacing Bronson.
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New Haven
Conn
Bronson
Yale
Wast Orange A. C
Waddell
Baroneon
War in Cuba Predicted and Cuban Response Analyzed
The article discusses potential Cuban resistance to American occupation as war drums echo from Cuba and Mexico. It notes Cuban leaders and factions wary of U S demands, recruitment woes in the U S Army, and a plan to enlist Cubans to bolster regiments stationed in Cuba. A Spanish paper in Mexico predicts a costly Cuban American war similar to the Philippine conflict.
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Cuba
Philippines
Vushington
United States
War Department
Army of Occupation
United States Volunteers
Regular Army
Spain
Cub Ryldiers
Gomez
Havana
Matanzas
Gity
Mexico
Correo de Espano
Peace Conference Plans For Permanent Parliament Of Nations
At The Hague on May 19 the peace conference prepares to approve a plan to form a permanent parliament of nations meeting every three to five years. A small arbitration board would be drawn from the conference to judge disputes. Committees on disarmament laws of warfare and mediation will be appointed with broad delegated representation. Tomorrow's sessions will be secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thi Hague
de Staal
Andrew D. White
United States
Julian Pauncefote
Armaments Cost in Peace Time Across U S Forces
The report lists the total annual peacetime outlay for the United States army navy and pensions at 150,815,985 dollars, with a preceding figure 149,748,865 dollars. It reflects military spending in a period of dialogue toward peace.
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United States—army, Navy and Pensions
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Europe
Andrew J. Chase
New England
Suselioy Pollars
Axirew J
Chase
Trustea
Sudbury Bulldine
Sudbury St
Boston, Mass
BEND
Lynn Gaususes
Barnotts
Decisi
Union Station
Dadlest Ogandal
Lady Rose Leigh
John Blundel-Leigh
Cottenkam, Corespondent
Pepeh
Cogntess Cowle
Lord WM. Neville
Patsie Harris
Tradbury
Freewok
Malsid Drug CO
Cleveland
Sont
Amet
GEO
Goodwin & CF
Ranger's Prisgrens
Realvan Winkle
Unesda
Gloucester Granite
Gzab
Ahmchia
Exeter
Brave Motormat
Norton S.low
Chery
Pete
Isfeedoeber Ferbeete
Czarts
Parliament of Nations
Nicholas
Wilhelmina
Navy
Army
Russia
France
Germany
Austria
Italy
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