Denver Cruiser Fails to Meet 17 Knot Trial Despite Gallant Fight
The protected cruiser Denver, off the New England coast, endured a gale and heavy seas during her trial run. She averaged 16.28 knots for the course, with a 30 minute piston-rod delay from a broken low pressure pump. Officials expect another trial in four to five weeks if conditions improve. Captain Samuel Chase led the run with Sumner Smith overseeing operations.
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Denver
New England
Uncle Sam
Baltimore
Naval Board
M. Geddinger
Delaware
Samuel Chase
Josephine
Sumner Smith
Boston registration dips slightly in state election data
The Boston police lists show a small drop of just over 3 percent in total registered for the state election compared with 1902, with a notable Democratic uptick. Ward 3 leads at 98.82 percent. Ward 1 and Ward 10 lag with 58.30 and 45.45 percent respectively, while Wards 6, 7, 8 and 9 remain relatively high given migratory populations.
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Boston
Election Board
Bunker Hill
Back Bay
Eta
Ward
Seeee
Ward Eenee
Ward Eee
Ward Eevee
Daring Train Attack On New York Central
Arthur Carpenter and Frederick Avery of New York Central Railroad are arrested in Albany on charges of assault and attempted robbery of Express Messenger Miller near Schenectady. Miller was beaten but recovered. attackers fled, believing Miller carried valuables, but nothing was taken.
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Albany
N. Y
Arthur Carpenter
Frederick Avery
New York Central
Miller
Schenectady
Avery
Carpenter
New York
Express Company
Woman Lived Fourteen Days on Wild Berries
East Greenwich Rhode Island October 22 From October 5 the day she disappeared to October 18 when found half dead Mrs Brown of Commicut lived solely on barberries. Rescuer Andrew Carlin found her on a bushy embankment near Cowesett Bay near the Consolidated road. She had no water for a week and was nearly paralyzed but she survived by eating sour berries and was in urgent need of care.
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East Greenwich
R. I
Brown
Commicut
Louis C. Newman
Providence
Cowesett
Consolidated Road
Andrew Carlin
Labor Protest Over Campaign Poster Work
Local Union 17 of the National Posters and Billers' Union charges non members did campaign posting. Delegates meet with Governor Bates aides and Republican officials to seek action, while Democratic and Republican leaders defer to party committees. Union seeks Central Labor Union review. wages cited at $2 per day.
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National Posters and
Billers’ Union
Bates
Hurtubis
Dr. Pierce
Ion
Talbot
Republican State Committee
Republican Club of
Massachusetts
Milk Street
Glidden
Union 17
Central Labor Union
McSweeney
Democratic State Committee
Park Street Church urged to be preserved as Boston monument
A preservation committee argues Park Street Church should remain on its site, warning that erecting an office building would harm public investment and that the church’s historic and architectural value justifies its protection for future generations.
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Park Street Church
Boston
Hancock House
Old South Church
Park Street
Congregational
Dentists Elect New Officers at Northeastern Meeting
The second day of the Northeastern Dental Association at Horticultural Hall featured officer elections led by President Dowsley. New officers include Henry McManus as President and Edgar Kinsman as Secretary with several vice presidents and officers named. papers on sterilization and mouth health were presented.
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Northeastern Dental Association
Horticultural Hall
Dowsley
Harry F. Hamilton
Newport
Albert L. Midgeley
Providence
R. L
Henry McManus
Hartford
Conn
Thomas J. Barrett
Worcester
Thomas Mound
Rutland
Edgar ©. Kinsman
Cambridge
Forest Hills
Edward B. Griffin
Bridgeport
Charles H. Riggs
David W. Johnston
New Haven
Coy
William H. Potter
Leo Greenbaum
Philadelphia
Professor Greenbaum Guest of Dentists
The annual banquet of the New England Alumni Association of the Philadelphia Dental College was held last evening at the Copsey Square Hotel. Professor Leo Greenbaum of the Philadelphia Dental College was the principal guest and speaker.
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New England Alumni Association
The
Philadelphia Dental College
Copsey Square Hotel
Leo Greenbaum
Membership surge follows new initiates in Everett council
Semper Idem Council 2004 of Everett formed Oct 31 1902 with 62 members initiated four candidates last night. Membership rises to 107 a 100 percent gain for its first year. James H. Mason received a charm inscribed for zeal in securing new members.
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Semper Idem Council
Everett
James H. Mason
No Orders Yet At Allston Shops Amid Strike Fear
Employees at the Boston and Albany shops in Allston report no instruction to cut workers. A worker says there is enough current work and a settlement with the blacksmiths could bring more work than ever before, despite concerns.
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Allston
Boston & Albany
Russia Prepares Pacific Squadron With 54 Warships
St Petersburg report states the Russian Pacific squadron totals 54 warships including six battleships eight first class and five second class cruisers seven gunboats two torpedo cruisers two torpedo transports and 24 torpedo boat destroyers. The force numbers 750 officers and 13 200 men. Two battleships three first class cruisers and 11 torpedo boats with 164 officers and 3284 men are en route to the far east.
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ST. Petersburg
Far East
Boston Man in New York Murder Plot
Boston men Paul Brenner and Nathan Young face a magistrate in New York on conspiracy to kill Dr. B. B. Brandeis. The case centers on alleged plot involving Mrs. Brandeis. detectives await her arrest. Brandeis reports domestic strain and an earlier threat. she, a Winnipeg native, married him last spring but they have lived apart since August.
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New York
Essex Market
East Side
Little Court Room
Paul Brenner
Nathan Young
Boston
Hogan
B. B. Brandeis
Second Street
Brenner
Seventh Street
Young
Ray Brandeis
Newsboys
Avenue B
Brandeis
Lewis Berger
Samuel Frieder
Samuel Hersch
Dr. Brandeis
Winnipeg
Canada
Bostonian Blamed for Inventor’s Death
New York dispatch reports Antone Wywiolek a Bostonian scientist once famed for electrical research killed himself at 206 East Thirty fourth Street. He believed patents were stolen on the way to Boston and left his wife and children in hardship as he faced financial ruin. He had argued with his wife at a friend’s home before ending his life in the bedroom.
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New York
Antone Wywiolek
East Thirty-fourth Street
Wywiolek
Boston
Bowery Theatre
Wycholek
Crowded Suffolk Courthouse Sees 10000 Cases Delayed
In Suffolk County Superior Court 10000 cases wait trial due to congested facilities. Officials criticize planning and urge expansion or a new building to separate civil and criminal dockets. Voices from Colonel Hesseltine Salomon Lincoln and others call for land purchase, added floors, or an exclusive criminal courthouse.
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Superior Court
Suffolk County
Francis S. Hesseltine
Boston
Bankrupt New Bedford watchmaker lists cemetery lot asset
Joseph T Tobey a New Bedford watch repairer filed for bankruptcy at the federal building reporting liabilities of 2620.68 and assets of 660. Among assets listed are a cemetery burial right with a certificate valued at 100 a small stock of sporting goods and notions at 200 and a Bible dictionary and magazines.
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New Bedford
Joseph T. Tobey
Federal Building
Purchase Street
Knox Declares Littauer Case Outlawed
Attorney General Knox released the opinion in the Littauer case from the War Department. He states there is no basis for a criminal prosecution since the statutory period for initiation elapsed more than a year ago.
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Washington
Knox
Lucius N. Littauer
War Department
Castoria Infant Remedy Signature Prompts Caution
Fragments describe a familiar product claim for infants and children Castoria touted as the remedy. The text hints at a signature brand label and cautions or references an old advertisement approach. No further concrete actions or dates are given.
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Iiss Saejao
Neafie & Levey Ship and Engine Building Company of
Navy Department
Post
Professor Greenbaum
MR. Mason
Russia
Bostonian
Salomon Lincoln
Frank O. White
Frederick Hemenway
Rey
Castoria Marlnfants
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