Castro Said To Be Surrounded At La Victoria
Report from Willemstad Curaçao dated Oct 15 says Castro's government forces and Venezuelan revolutionists clashed near La Victoria. Castro led charges with 4100 troops and 15 guns. rebels about 1500 advance guard. Casualties were 247 government and 310 rebels including General Guevara. Reinforcements arrived, but Castro appears surrounded as Valencia and nearby towns face revolutionary advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemstad
Curacaa
Caracas
Venezuela
la Victoria
Castro
Alcantara
West Point Military Academy
Guevara
Gomez
Matos
Mendoza
el Consejo
Victoria
Valencia
Riera
Death of Rear Admiral Thomas O Selfridge in Waverley
Rear Admiral Thomas O. Selfridge U.S. Navy retired died at the McLean asylum in Waverley. He was likely the oldest living officer of that rank and part of a notable father son pair with his son Thomas O. Selfridge Jr. and Commander James Russell Selfridge also in the navy since 1864. The elder Selfridge was born in Massachusetts and joined the Navy in 1818 at age 12 years 9 months. He served in the Mexican War, was wounded at Guayamas, commanded Mare Island Navy Yard 1862-4 and again in 1878, and retired with long service including time in Georgetown and San Francisco visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas O. Selfridge, Jr
Navy
James Russell Selfridge
Massachusetts
Guyamas
Selfridge
Mare Island Navy Yard
Georgetown
D. C
San Francisco
Free Cure for Rheumatism Promoted by Gloria Tonte
Advert for Gloria Tonte claims a home cure for rheumatism and related ailments. John A. Amitit offers a free trial box and a free illustrated book, endorsed by noted scientists and officials, with address for Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria
Gloria Tonte
John A. Smith
Smith
Quintero
University of Venezuela
Ef, i, Plumacher
United States
Maracaibo
Macadam
Edinburg
Health
London
Mr. Smith
John A
Amitit
Goermania Bldg
Milwaukees
Wis
Dray Breaks Through Street Planks on State Street
State Street near Washington to the Custom House is unsafe for heavy traffic. Excavations from East Boston tunnel work encroach on the roadway, undermining the sides and bridged by boards. A dray from American Hyde & Leather Co. broke through planking in front of Western Union Telegraph, blocking traffic for hours. One rear wheel sank to the hub as the team could not avoid the planks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Washington Street
Custom House
American Hyde & Leather Company
Western Union Telegraph Office
East Boston
Laurier to Retire Upon Arrival in Montreal
Montreal Oct 15 Sir Wilfrid Laurier plans immediate retirement after his arrival in Canada. A Parisian doctor who treated him warned of a life penalty if he ignores medical advice. The doctor relayed the information to an Montreal physician Dr Lasnier and to a few close friends of the premier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Wilfrid Laurier
France
Lasnier
Catarrh Tablets Promised Cure for All Forms
An old remedy extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a blood and mucous membrane cleanser. It claims internal use clears nasal and throat symptoms without douches, sprays, or inhalers. Wording emphasizes safety, palatability, and Dr. Ainslee's endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Ainslee
Inquest Finds Contributory Negligence in Craig Death
Special Justice Charles E. Hibbard reports the inquest into Secret Service Officer William Craig’s death during President Roosevelt’s Sept. 3 visit. He finds unlawful acts by James T. Kelly and Luke J. Madden contributed to the death, citing a city street closure misunderstanding. The report notes streetcar operators believed only nearby park streets were closed despite broader mayoral orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Charles E. Hibbard
District Court of Central Berkshire
Secret Service
William Craig
Roosevelt
Hibbard
James T. Kelly
Luke J. Madden
Stret
Coffee Wise Postum Helps Piney Creek Woman Recover
A Piney Creek Maryland woman describes long nervous prostration and stomach trouble worsened by coffee. After switching to Postum Food Coffee her symptoms vanish, she recovers strength, and her family also benefits. She credits Postum with better tolerance than mocha or java.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piney Creek
Mamma
Postum
Vather
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Bruce Sparks congressional ballot hearing begins in State House
The ballot law commission held a daylong hearing in Room 240 of the State House over the Bruce Sparks contest in Massachusetts fifth district. Sparks supporters led by M L Jennings and Bruce backer Col J P Sweeney presented arguments and witnesses, including J Joseph Hennessey, while credential disputes and convention timings were juggled. The hearing continued with Sweeney set to reply for Bruce and the commissioners aiming to conclude the case today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander B. Bruce
Lawrence
John T. Sparks
Lowell
Congress
Sparks
M. L. Jennings
J. P. Sweeney
Bruce
State House
J. Joseph Hennessey
A. J M. Low
Secretary Callahan
Lowell Democratic Committee
Callahan
D. J. Donahue
Mr. Cox
Mr. Conroy
James M. Barry
Barry
Michael J. Dowd
O’sullivan
Jennings
Committee On
Sweeney
Michael J. O'Rourke
Peter Dailey
John J. Melaney
D. J. O’brien
D. J. Donoghue
J. J. Murphy
John P. Walsh
M. J. Dowd
Stage Matters in Boston Theatre Circuit Roundup
Eugene Ormonde heads to Gerard stock in Philadelphia as leading man. Faversham to follow John Drew at New York Empire Theatre. Mary Johnston's Audrey to debut in New York with Eleanor Robson. Ghosts and other Ibsen pieces tour Baltimore Washington Philadelphia New York Boston with George Fawcett and Mary Shaw. Grand opera, Sherlock Holmes, and Keith’s variety bills fill a bustling Boston season with many notable performers and productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Ormonde
Blanche Bates
Gerard Stock Company
Philadelphia
William Faversham
John Drew
Empire Theatre
New York
H. V. Esmond
Fay Davis
Lonndon
Mr. Faversham
Wright Kramer
Edwin Milton Boyle
Mary Johnston
Audrey
Madison Square Theatre
Eleanor Robson
Edmund Breese
David Belasco
National Theatre
Washington
Mary Shaw
George Fawcett Stock Company
Baltimore
Ibsen
Miss Shaw
Boston
Grand Opera House
William Gillette
Hollis
Julia Marlowe
Fiammetta
Bertha Galland
Colonial
Esmeralda
Notre Dame
Little Bady
Robert Edeson
Columbia
Australia
Bowdoin Square
Castle Square Theatre Company
Mr Potter
Texas
Cather
Park Theatre
Corie Payton
J. K. Tillotson
Kentucky Home
Paust
Peaceful Valley
Mr. Payton
Music Hall
Louie Willams
Salem Cadet Band
Kentucky
Keith's
Fraulein Capell
Keith
Symphony Hall
Signora Eleonora Duse
Tremont Temple
Kirtles
British Veteran Association
Charles Chapman
May Mooney
Elizabeth A. Coughlin
Frank E. Dodge
Mascagni
Tris
America
Poston
Devil's Daughter
Grand Theatre
Clarence Wilbur
Patsy Boliver
Daintee Pareée
Joe Gans
John B. Schoeffel
Henry W. Savage
Chicago
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Buffalo
Aida
Bennyson
Dul're
Messrs. D'Aubigne
Goff
Paull
Carrier
Coombs
Martha
Dartmouth Versus Williams Railway Special Schedule
The Boston and Albany Railroad runs a special train from South station at 2 05 p m and Trinity place at 2 00 p m to Newton Centre arriving 2 30 p m, returning after the game. Additional coaches may be added to the regular train leaving Boston at 1 05 p m. Round trip tickets are 20 cents, good for return from Newton Centre either direction, on sale at South station and Trinity place.
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Boston & Albany Railroad
South
Trinity Place
Newton Centre
Boston
South Station
Home of the overcoat at Wolf's corner Hanover Portland
An entire floor at Wolf's My Clothier on the corner of Hanover and Portland streets is devoted to overcoats. The department is marketed as the home of the overcoat, highlighting its specialist selection and prominence in the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf's
My Clothier
Hanover and
Portland Streets
Fels Naptha Soap Promises Quick Clothes Line Benefit
The item touts fast line drying as one merit of Fels Naptha soap and asks readers if that benefit is worth trying, signaling a promotional or opinion tone about the product.
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Hub Gore
United States Casualty Co
Waverley
Thomas O. Selfridge
McLean Asylum
Thomas C. Shlfridge
Dray
Madden
Kelly
Bruce-Sparks
The
Boston Theatre
Denman Thompson
Old Homestead
Charles Hawtrey
Mars
Boston Museum
Dianager Savage
Tremont Theatre
Fuel Relief Fund
Macarte Sisters
the Howard
Austin & Btone
Fiorador
Paccenda
Palace Theatre
Second Accor
Trovatore
Eleonora Dase
ED Latell
Iimit
Burke Brothers
Macarte
Hill
Silviany
Hayes and Healy
Professor Macart
Dog and Monkey Circus
James Donovan
Mme
Mamie Flower
Mamie Anderson
LIS Theatre Isaau B. Kiuh
Marlowe
Aly
Harles Frohman Gieie
Sherlock Holmes
Columbia A. H. Chamberlyn
Lowe & Dennee
Dartmouth
Colonial Theatre
Mat
Richard Harding Davis
Augustus Thomas
Henry B. Harris
Colonia
Roth
Capel
Palace Trans-Atlastic
Haymarket
Williams
Cedar Street Grounds
the Overcoat
Lawrence McCariy
Lessee and Mer
Kiralfy
Matinee
George W, Magee
Jessee
Mer
Tremont
Mats
By Theodore Kremer
the Talk of
Mary
Sas
Ars Univer
Charles Fro
Man
Eunis Hawtrey
Daiy M Tludes
Lottie Illams
Ken Lucky
Castle
Tearre
Oxford
Potter
and & P. M. Rices
Catherine
Tremont Row
Soullay Siu
Chariie McKeever
Austin
Ston ’S
Bowdoin Chcrne
Zeffle
Tilbury and the Stock Co
Flouse
Saxe
Nellie
Cameron
Selim
Theatr
Chickering Hall
Munchoff
Mary Minnghoff
Henry Wolfa
Chickering Igati
Cook's Moltke” Cruise
Mediterranean
Thos, Cook & Sons
Washington St
Nautskel
ROWE
Pre Leavin
Pembaue Ron
Nantasket
Nantasker
Rot
Pemberton
M. oeBoat
Rall
Pembertem
Blall
Boat
cRal
Beat
G. BP. Cushing
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