Steward's Confession Reveals Navy Graft
A secret investigation disclosed graft in the navy commissary department potentially affecting the Atlantic fleet. G. B. Davis, chief commissary steward of the battleship Louisiana, confessed and implicated other stewards on at least six ships and several contractors.
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Washington
Commissary Department of the Navy
Atlantic
Osterhaus
Navy Department
G. B. Davis
Louisiana
Davis
Detective Testimony Ties Secretary to Dynamite Plot Case
In Indianapolis on October 30 detective Robert J. Foster testified in the dynamite plot trial of 45 defendants. He quoted Herbert S. Hockin saying he would rather risk years in prison than testify, and that if taken he would not be the only target.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Robert J. Foster
Herbert S. Hockin
Foster testifies on Hockin links in dynamite probe
Former Louisville police sergeant Foster testifies in Indianapolis as a special investigator for the National Erectors Association. He says Hockin promised to turn over incriminating Iron Workers letters and helped search for J J McNamara’s files. Foster also reveals past indictments, a discharge from the army, and remarks about Miller and a clean breast.
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Foster
Hockin
Federal Grand Jury
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
J. J. McNamara
Louisville
National Erectors’ Association
Indianapolis
Iron Workers
California
Olaf A. Treitmoe
San Francisco
Federal Building
Miller
Ryan
Army
Harvester Firm Paid Law Firm to Block Kansas Bill
Rodney B Swift testified in the government dissolution case that International Harvester paid $8000 to the firm Rossington Husted Smith to fight a Kansas bill aimed at ending an exclusive agent clause. He said profits totaled $16,000,000 for 1900 to 1902, amid low capital.
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Chicago
International Harvester Company
Kansas
Rodney B Swift
McCormick Harvester Company
Consolidated Company
Swift
Cyrus McCormick
Charles Deering
W. H. Rossington
Rossington, Husted & Smith
Topeka
Rossington
Women Resist Hatpin Fines in Sydney Court
In Sydney on October 30 sixty women, many prominent, were tried and fined for hatpins protruding too far. They refused to pay, choosing jail instead, calling the regulation oppressive. They warn of possible hunger strikes if arrests continue, linking to suffrage protests in England.
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Sydney
S. W
England
Battle ships of Atlantic fleet gather at Hampton Roads
The Minnesota North Dakota Virginia and South Carolina anchored in Hampton Roads as Atlantic fleet battle ships begin to arrive for full target practice on the Southern drill grounds. Idaho Vermont and Michigan expected to join soon.
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Hampton Roads
Norfolk
Minnesota
North Dakota
Virginia
South Carolina
Idaho
Vermont
Michigan
Crown Prince Hurt In Fall
The German crown prince Frederick William was injured in a hunting accident near Danzig after his horse fell during a drag hunt with Crown Princess Cecilie. He sustained head and facial injuries and blood from the right arm, but doctors say the wounds are not serious and he will remain at his residence.
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Danzig
Frederick William
Cecilie
Smith OBrien Roxbury Wedding Unites Gloucester Families
Ralph Russell Smith of Gloucester wed Grace Cornelia O’Brien of Roxbury at St. Joseph’s Church High Mass. Bridesmaid Pauline Smith and best man Francis J. O’Brien led a host of ushers including Harvard men. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home with nearly 200 guests from Boston Worcester Providence New London and New York. The couple will reside at 19 Prospect Street Gloucester after a brief Berkshires trip.
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Gloucester
Ralph Russell Smith
That Town
Benjamin Smith
Grace Cornelia O’brien
Cornelius O'Brien
Mayfair Street
Roxbury
St. Joseph’s Church
Pauline Smith
Francis J. O’brien
Harvard
Mrs. Smith
Prospect Street
Harko Overcoats Offer Bargain in Boston Windows
Don’t buy your winter coat before seeing Harko Overcoats. Save half price and own a $25 garment for $12.50. Handsome hand tailored models in pure wool cheviots meltons and kerseys with silk sleeve linings and plaid backs showcased in Boston windows.
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Boston
Common Sense Health Advice With Hunyadi Janos Water
The piece urges using natural remedies for bilious attacks and common ailments. It recommends a liver first approach and promotes Hunyadi Janos Water as a safe natural laxative option, noting its gentle effect when taken on arising.
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Steward
Trans - Atlantic Steamship Agents
Sullivan Asks
Joseph P. Sullivan
Lawrence Baseball Association
Association
Superior Court
Summer Street
New England
Hera’ Choe
D. A. Donovan CO
Lynn
Mass
Wm. Sheinwald
D. A. Donovan
TAN
Russia
D.a.donovan
Elsa
Nacest Shoe Store
Summer St
McCormick Harvester Co
Germany
Hunt
Harko
S. H. Harrison
Washington ST. Cor
Beach St
Schepps
C.S Muscatel Fornia
York State
Old York State
Rade
E Popular
O'Keeffe
Bazaaf
Fred Promiuma
Basaer
Renin
Clinton
Beacon
Royal Worcester
Crisco Proctor & On
Shecettat
Crisco
Lever Brothers
Sc Neufchatel
Fancy
SSS
Pers
Roderase
Rmore
Hese
Ae Hire
Hind
Xtra
Dover
National Biscuit Co
Per Cale
Gibson
Wiles
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