Peary Comments on Esquimaux Women and Arctic Life
Lieutenant R E Peary, passing through Halifax en route to Philadelphia, praised Esquimaux women for amiability and claimed they pioneered bloomers. He spoke of Arctic hardships, including fifty hours without food at Cape York, and compared northern cold favorably to Florida. Mrs Peary accompanied him in Halifax.
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Halifax
N.S
R. E. Peary
Philadelphia
Esquimaux
Florida
Cape York
Peary
Sorrowful Ending in Court of Youthful Courts
In New York a handsome lad and a pretty maid stood trembling as a sorrowful ending unfolded in a youth court proceeding on September 30. The brief report sketches a somber scene and hints at a decision affecting both youths.
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New York
Beware of fraudulent Sanford's ginger products
Fraudulent dealers push cheap copies of Sanford's ginger as same or better than the original to boost profits. No reputable druggist or grocer engages in this. Look for the owl trademark on the wrapper and avoid dubious sellers selling unsafe substitutes.
Lock of Hair Sparks Essex Market Court Case
In Essex Market Court Magistrate Brann hears a youth theft case involving Jacob Stern and Mamie, who confess a long troubled romance. Jacob admits stealing a lock of Mamie’s hair to keep as a memento, saying he loved her but could not have her, while Mamie’s family and neighbors recall their early attachment and later distance.
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Brann
Essex Market
Stern
Jacob Stern
Broome Street
Plamnie Duigoff
Essex Street
Mamie
Jacob
Mrs. Stern
Man steals and cuts hair in dramatic public fiasco
Jacob Roundsman faced disorderly conduct after attempting a bold stunt to force Mamie to marry him. He pulled a long pair of scissors from his coat, cut two inches from Mamie’s waist-length braid, and was later restrained by a patrolman. Magistrate Brann fined him, Mamie rejected reconciliation, and the couple’s marriage plans collapsed.
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Jacob
Mamie
Tom O’brien
Brann
Bear Valley Wedding Reunites Providence Pair
In Bear Valley Minnesota a Friday morning wedding united Robert Crawford of Providence R I and Hannah Duncan of Bear Valley. Rev. Bowdish officiated as Crawford, after a joking egg note, courted Duncan and traveled to Providence to start a new life. The ceremony drew most residents and featured the egg note as a wedding decoration.
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Bear Valley
Minn
Robert Crawford
Providence
R. L
Hannah Duncan
R. Bowdish
Mr. Crawford
Tragedy of Jealousy Leads to Shot Fatality Near Sciota
Albany Oregon Sept 30 Full details reach of the killing of Mrs Lottie Hiatt by a woman disguised in masculine garb and whiskers Her alleged motive was jealousy over the Hiatt family ties The household near Sciota in Linn County included Mrs Hiatt her mother Mrs Holman and the Hiatt children The intruder entered at dusk after gaining admittance then fatally shot Mrs Hiatt twice before mystery deepened
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Albany
Ore
Lottie Hiatt
Along the Water Front News Summary
Captain David C. Warren is appointed wharfinger of Long Wharf succeeding the late Captain Nathaniel Spooner. About sixty applicants competed for the post, Warren’s long tenure includes ten years with the firm of Edward Johnson. Various ship notices report the Nellie Pickup burned at Port au Prince by explosion, and interactions involving schooners Horatio L. Baker and Anna of Camden. The Minia cable steamer arrives for repairs, Portland steamers shift to 6 pm departures, and Leyland liner ships prepare for Liverpool.
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David C. Warren
Longe Wharf
Nathaniel Spooner
Warren
the & Co
Edward Johnson
Foxboro
Mass
Nellie Pickup
Groves
Port Au Prince
Haysti
Samuel W. Groves
Annapolis
N. S
West Indies
K. D. Atkins
Horatio L. Baker
Washington, D. C
Anna
Camden
Greenlaw
Elizabethport
N. J
Rockport
Shepard
Atkins
Cunard
Ateamship Scytha
Africa
Pettingill & Everett
United States
Yne Rumball
Kington
Minia
Trott
New York
New England
Sydney
Portland
Victorian
Leyland Line
Liverpool
McConkey
Leyland
Trant
Charles O. Olson
Liv- Eng. Marine
Moosabee Reach
Gracie
Rainsford Island
Murder in the Country Side A Bold Hat Robbery and Jealousy
A pistol-wielding intruder demanded money from inmates Mrs Holman and Mrs Hiatt. Mrs Hiatt was shot twice in the head and died soon after. A young man’s hat and glasses identified the suspect, while Mrs Hannan confessed to stealing clothing and a hat to aid the crime. Robbery masked a motive of mate jealousy. The shooter fled. the victim lies beyond recovery.
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Hannan
Hiatt
Woman office-seeker for New York schools
Miss Kate Hogan, a Roman Catholic lawyer who graduated with highest honors in 1893, has applied for the post of assistant superintendent of New York City schools. The current incumbent’s term lasts another year. the duties are arduous, including daily inspections of schools and night schools. Salary begins at $90 a year.
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New York
Kate Hogan
Not Wanted at Berlin Clever Girls Defy German Regents
The article portrays women labeled as specimens of the new woman challenging German professors and regents, whose decisions on their care are not moved by these provocative traits. It highlights perceived aggression and the social struggle facing educated women.
Giant Oaks The Singular Case And An Overtaxed Brain Worker
Aureate piece on degenerative brain disease tracing the oak like decline of health. Describes memory loss paralysis and fatigue with a call for nerve and blood tonics. Narration cites James E Viall of Bethlehem whose wife recounts illness and recovery after using Nervura with four bottles yielding long term improvement.
City Finances and City Council Actions in Boston
The Boston City Council debated a range of fiscal and policy measures including funding for street improvements, street and water system expenditures, and sewer connections with Quincy. Aldermen asked for detailed reports on loan accounts, questioned the water system act benefits, and supported orders on ambulance feasibility, fire department staffing changes, and civil service rule adjustments.
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Alderman Flood
Board of Street Commissioners
Finance Commission
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Lomasney
Boston
Curtis
Quincy
City of
Squantum
Bay State Pneumatic Delivery Company
Boston Post Office
Committee On Public Institutions Department
Commissioner of Public Institutions
Board of Police
South Boston
Fire Commissioner
Civil Service Commissioner
Civil Service
Fire Department
Merry to Go From Enterprise as Navy Board Debates Promotion
Captain John F Merry leaves the Enterprise with the Navy declining to grant him extended time off the active list for sea duty. He ranks among the top ninety five commanders for promotion to captain, and any exception would set a troublesome precedent. The board must replace him. four or five candidates are noted, including Captain Mayo Dyer. The Enterprise will dock at the yard for winter trim after steaming to heat ten on Saturday and cadets gain two and a half weeks shore leave. Applications for the new class are rising, with over fifty Enterprise bays placed, especially for cadet engineers, and the engineering head Engineer Salisbury departs in December.
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John F. Merry
Enterprise
Lst
Navy Department
Board of Commissioners
Nautical Training School
Merry
Mayo Dyer
Navy Yard
Shackford
The
American Inc
Salisbury
Charlestown
China yields to British ultimatum over viceroy demotion
London reports China has yielded under British pressure by degrading the viceroy of Sze-Chuen and granting Britain’s other demands in full. A Pekin despatch confirms the concession and outlines the terms agreed.
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London
China
Sze-Chuen
Great Britain
Pekin
Wefers Honored Lawrence at September Testimonial Banquet
A testimonial banquet was given to Bernard J. Wefers in September honoring his service and contributions, reflecting local appreciation and community ties. The event recognized his leadership and dedication, with attendees from nearby organizations and civic groups.
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Lawrence
Bernard J. His
New England Tourists Lead Atlantic Line to Atlanta Exposition
Boston reports on a prominent New England party led by J H Johnson, New England agent for the Atlantic Coast Line, booking the Governor of Connecticut and staff for a seven day special train trip to the Atlanta exposition. They will visit Charlenton, Richmond, and Washington en route with vestibuled service and standard fares.
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Gipkins
Dominion Atlantic Line
Boston
Nova Scotia
J. H. Johnson
New England
Atlantic Coast Line
Connecticut
Atlanta
Hartford
Richmond
Wton
D. C
Mary
New York
Big Louie J. Harris
Newport
Old Colony
White Mountains
North Adams
Old Orchard
Harris
Hoosac Tunnel
Albany
Hudson River
N. J. Grace
Duke
Grand Trunk Railway
Grace
Royal Blue Line
Baltimore & Ohio
Missing Cambridge Woman Ellen Mulhern Wandered From Home
Mrs Ellen Mulhern an aged resident of Cambridge wandered from her home at 2t 2 Hunting Street last night. She is described as slightly demented and not heavily dressed when she left. Local authorities and neighbors are asked to aid in locating her.
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Ellen Mulhern
Hunting Street
Cambridge
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