German Emperor and Empress Robbed in Royal Swindle
Berlin May 2. The Sanden swindle shocks the German court as the Kaiser and Empress lose vast sums to a financier who paid 12 to 30 percent interest before revealing a collapse. Sanden, arrested at Potsdam, drove royal funds through private banking branches and left the royal family facing heavy losses while court rumor swirls about the depth of the deception.
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Berlin
Sanden
New York
William
Germany
Najesty
San
Den
Duke of
Schleswig-Holstein
London
Landen
Europe
Baron von Mirbach
Emress
Mirbach
Anden
von Mirbach
Pacific
Potsdam
von Moltke
Why Women Prefer Shop to Housework
A study by the Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics of Labor reports on working women in textiles, shoes, restaurants, and shops. It canvassed 100 women and finds greater independence in factory and restaurant jobs drives some to prefer work over housework, noting the study is a stepping stone to fuller future research.
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Bureau of Statistics of Labor
School of Housekeeping of
Boston
Mary E. Trueblood
Ph. M
School of Housekeeping
Massachusetts
Lowell
Fall River
Lynn
Haverhill
Trenextile
Faver
Hagerhill
AG Truepiood
Death of William Spring in South Boston Gas Inquest Open
William Spring aged years was found dead in bed yesterday morning at 8 by his son William Spring Jr at 608 East Wighth street South Boston. Gas was on and relatives deem the death accidental not indicating suicide.
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William Spring
East Wighth Street
Boston
Michler in grave condition amid illness strike
Friends of Lieutenant Colonel Francis Michler an aide on Lieutenant General Miles staff report a serious relapse after a period of illness Doctors fear he may not survive and note the need for powerful heart tonics in his treatment Officer's health remains critical through late May at Washington.
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Washington
Francis Michler
Miles
W T Case Banker Dead at 77 in Tilton New Hampshire
William T. Case a longtime bank president in New Hampshire died this morning in Tilton aged 77. He was among the state's oldest bank presidents and had a long career in finance.
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W. T. Case
Tilton
N. H
William T. Case
One Red Hat Described in Fashionable Detail
A red rough straw model with high crown features a finish of red ribbon velvet berries and foliage. The item is described as part of a fashionable collection of hats in the article.
South Carolina Senators Tillman and McLaurin Resign
Washington reports that Senators Tillman and McLaurin resign their seats to face South Carolina voters, a move shocking many and seen as a clash born from long standing hostility and Tilman’s attacks on McLaurin over relations with the administration. The situation recalls the Garfield era resignations of Conkling and Platt.
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New York Herald
Tillman
M’laurin
South Carolina
Washington
McLaurin
Fillman
Sali
Conkling
Platt
Presiden Garfield
Princess de Chimay Placed Under Legal Conservatorship
Thomas Lyon, named legal conservator, will manage Princess de Chimay’s affairs after a court petition. The Paris born socialite agrees the riotous life has to end, acknowledging she cannot handle her own finances and thanking Lyon for stepping in.
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Chicago
Princess de Chimay
Thomas R. “Uyon
Sermon in Granary Burial Ground Draws Boston Crowd
Dr Augustus Fernald delivered an impromptu lecture beside Paul Revere's tomb in Granary Burying Ground. Passersby gathered as he spoke about moral evils of modern times and praised past sturdiness, with the crowd listening intently for about twenty minutes.
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Fernald
Old Granary
Paul Revere
Amon
Massachusetts
Augustus Fernald
Boston
Aci
Mrs Lease Declares Bankruptcy in New York Court
Mary Elizabeth Lease, noted suffrage lecturer, filed for bankruptcy in a New York district court. She lists assets mostly from unpaid lecture fees and liabilities around seven hundred fifty five dollars, with creditors including Jane Marsh of Wichita and Robert Hilditch of Kansas. Her husband Charles Lease is also named in the filings.
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New York
Mary Elizabeth Lease
United States
Lease
East One Hundred and Twenty-first Street
Jane Marsh
Wichita
Kan
Robert Hilditch
Kingman County
Kansas
Acre
Henry Wollman
No. 9 Broadstree
East Boston calls for elevated rail station at South Ferry
A letter to the Post argues for an East Boston elevated station at South Ferry to improve ferry access and reduce transit time. The writer urges city representatives to secure elevators and a better terminal connection, citing the tunnel project and existing plans as insufficient for public needs.
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Post
South Ferry
Boston
East Boston
South Terminal
Transit Commission
Evenue
Subway
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen marked ten years with a reception and dinner at the Revere House attended by 58 members and their ladies. J. B. OConnell presided. J. F. O'Sullivan spoke on The Brotherhood, the American Form of Labor Organization, with remarks from notable officials and messages of support read at the head table.
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Brotherhood of Railroad
Revere House
J. B. O'Connell
J. F. O'Sullivan
The
Brotherhood
Labor Organization
A. H. Hart
D. Moriarty
P. H. Morrissey
George Dorrity
M. J. Leonard
A. B. Easterbrook
Dante Collins
E. H. Wood
James Fisher
Tuttle
MicKinton
Sanborn
Atterey
A. E. Rich
Nee & Maine Railroad
TT. Py
Brotherhood of Locomotl
A. B. King
Public testimonial honors Lillian Lawrence at Tremont Theatre
Boston actors plan a semi annual reception for Lillian Lawrence at the Tremont Theatre. Notables like F F Mackay and William A Brady are noted attendees. The piece describes upcoming Chicago engagements for William A Brady and Boston appearances for Harry Woodruff and Edmund D Lyons. A Park Theatre benefit for Tony Cummings is mentioned along with potential management by Jack Crabtree if no lessee is found.
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Tremont Theatre
Boston
Actors’ Church Alliance
Lillian Lawrence
Castle Square Theatre
F. F. Mackay
Actors’ Society of America
William A. Brady
Chicago
Lover's Lane
McVicker’s
Harry ‘Woodruff
Harvard
Hollis
Shakspere
Nat C. Goodwin
Maxine Billott
Edmund D. Lyons
Myles Standish
J. D. Eltinge
Bankers’ Association
Park Theatre
Tony Cummings
Castle Square Theatre Stock Company
Jack Crabtree
Lotta
Newport Mystery: Builder’s Body Found After Tragic Incident
In Newport New Hampshire a prominent local builder was found dead after an apparent accident. Police say no clear cause is known yet as investigators examine the scene and await autopsy results. The incident has stunned the community and closed nearby access while officers gather evidence.
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Newport
N. W
N. Ai
Charies
Byron
The Wooing of Priscilla Opens Tonight at Tremont
The Tremont opens with The Wooing of Priscilla starring Lillian Lawrence in a strong cast. Down East Folks plays Bowdoin Square this week with a special production promised. Josie Sadler makes her vaudeville debut in Rosie at Keith's this week.
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Priscilla
Tremontheatre
Lillian Lawrence
Down East
Bowdoin Square
Josie Sadler
Boston
Po Ular Comedienne
Keith
Rosie
the Howard
Hawthorne Sisters
Ralph and
Alice Arras
Norma Wills
Nte Collins
Mile
Irene
Zaza
Howard
Pierce
E Taine
Boston Music Hall
Victorina
Austin & Stone
Nicelodeon
Norumbega Park
Nat C. Goodwin
Maxine Billiott
Steamship Schedule Change Delays Shinnecock Outage
Owing to the Shinnecock steamer being out of service, sailings are moved to Monday Wednesday and Friday at 6 30 p m. Last southbound connection from South Station departs 3 42 p m. Direct steam service will shift departures from Boston to Bol Angers and Dre days, replacing Wednesday and Saturday runs. The altered rates are seen by Boston merchants, while travelers praise the daylight sail through Long Island Sound via this route.
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Shinnecock
Steama
Weddarean
Ryiday
South Station
Bolangers
Tre
Boston
Long Island Sound
New Pall River Pastor Installed in SOE Church
The new rector Cate was welcomed at St. Paul Church in Fall River with a cold installation ceremony and celebration attended by local church members and officials.
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Fall River
Cate
In Soe Church
Sae Coidk
Cele
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Ee Enesen
Clemson
Ljett Peabgty
Michler
Tillman and
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Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
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Adolph Jackson
Beesie Lamb
Walker
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Sully
Walsh & CO
Dooley
Kent Wilton
van Auk
LONEY
Haskell Pierce
Egbert Pee
oLevere
Stanislaus
Julian Edwards
Eve
AL Sheehan
Ipswich Street
Chestnut Hill Ave
Boylston St
Brookline
Village Square
Country Club
Hotel Touraine
Parker House
Boston Cadet Band
Saac B. Rich
Maxine Elliott
N. C. Goodwin
Shylock
Teeta & Suice
Charles Frohman
Empire All Star
Tremont St
Tremont
Music Hall
Oxford
Charles River Park
Nelson
McEachern
Champion
M. Stinson
Moumunmial
Cambridge
Wright & Ditson’s
Washington St
Park New England
Decoration Day Rustic Theatre
Zoological Garden
Marocehand
Periz
Mae At
HOTEL
Symphony Hall
Max Zach
Back Bay
South End
Columbus Ave
Walpole St
Cincinnati
Adaminaon
Appleton & Basse
Adams House
Bowdoin
Down East Folks
Belléville
Hawthorne
Ralph
Zara
Wills
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