Maine has bad whisky says Evans
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans visiting Maine condemns the prohibitory law saying it is unenforced and ineffective He testifies sailors in portland and other ports can obtain poison whiskey and wood alcohol He contrasts Maine with New York where liquor is obtainable but not poisoned He warns the coast ports of Maine provide more dangerous liquor and liberty leads to worse effects on his sailors
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Bar Harbor
Robley D. Evans
Maine
Admiral Evans
Portland
New York
Choate Charged in Bar Association Disbarment Plea
Chattanoonga news item reports Joseph H. Choate former U S ambassador to Great Britain faces charges of violating the American Bar Association constitution and upholding the profession's honor. A petition for expulsion was presented to the ABA grievances committee by James R. Watts of New York through attorney George Wy Chamlee of Chattanooga.
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The
Bar Association
Choate Charged With Misconduct In 19th Century Case
The charges accuse Mr. Choate of violating professional ethics and bringing discredit to the American Bar Association. Allegations include the 1885 Evarts Choate & Beaman suit for 350000 against Walter and Alfred Weston, a $50000 bribery offer to Treadwell Cleveland, misappropriation of 750, and improper handling of 3000, 1000, and 25000 related matters.
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James R. Watte
American Bar Association of
United States of America
Evarts, Choate & Beaman
New York City
Treadwell Cleveland
Watts
Walter Weston
Alfred Weston
Weston Brothers
Bar Association
Evarts, Choate& Beaman
James R. Watts
St John Church Extends Call to Malden Pastor
St John N B Aug 31 A call to the Pastorate of the First Reformed Baptist Church of St John has been extended to Rev M E Borders of Judson Square Pentecostal Church. Borders, who has been active in revival work in New Brunswick, has not yet decided whether to accept.
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Malden
First Reformed Baptist Church of
Choate Charges Not Unexpected
New York reports that charges against Joseph H. Choate were to be filed with the American Bar Association by Mr. Watts. Watts, a Staten Island coal broker, had announced he would press the matter, a fact known in New York weeks earlier.
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New York
Governor’s Day Crowds Top Barnstable Fair Record
Barnstable Massachusetts August 31 The second day of the Barnstable county fair drew the largest attendance in the fair's history. Governor Eben S Draper attended as official guest of honor on Governor's Day.
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Barnstable Fair
Barnstable
Barnstable County
Eben S. Draper
Notable Guests Attend Barnstable Fair Opening
Excellency Juan Riano y Gayangos and wife join a guest list including Adjutant General Brigham Major Vaughan and Captain Miller. Mayor Fitzgerald and family attend with others while Gov Draper is the only official speaker. Crowds line up hours before the fair grounds open for the big day.
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Barnstable
Ben S. Draper
John F. Fitzgerald
Juna Riano Y Gayan
Senora and Seenor Gos
Juan Riano Y Gayangos
Washington
William H. Brigham
Ara Vaughan
J. W. Miller
Cape Cod
William Murray
C. Paine
Boston
J. T. Kenney
New Bedford
Gorham Bacon
Eugene N. Foss
James H. Vahey
Governor Draper
Thomas C. ‘Thatcher
Barnstable Agricultural Society
Bartlett
Thatcher
The
Agricultural Society
Senor
Gavan- 80S
Charles H. Taylor
David Crocker
Edward Handy
Major Vaughan
Brigham
de Meisner
Draper
Fair Grounds
Governor Draper Addresses Barnstable Fair Crowd
Governor Eben Draper speaks at Barnstable Fair on Cape Cod recounting farming pride and egg costs. He notes Massachusetts has 5 million acres, with over 1 million cultivated, 8 million dollars of soil products in 1909, and signals local pride amid a noisy crowd of thousands arriving by auto and carriage.
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Draper
Cape Cod
Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Massachusetts Governor Draper Tours State Fair
Governor Draper concluded his address urging residents to cultivate land and showcase produce at fairs. He praised Massachusetts history and urged living up to past records to keep the country ahead. He then toured the fair and planned overnight in Yarmouth before more officials visit and speak tomorrow.
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Commonwealth
United States
Draper
Thatcher
Yarmouth
Fitzgerald
James H. Vahey
Foss
Bombay Mills to Close Amid Cotton Slump in August
In Bombay seven cotton mills will shut down on September 30 due to high cotton prices and weak trade. About seven thousand workers will be affected by the closure.
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Bombay
Wanderers Capture First Anglo American Cup Match
The Wanderers defeated Point Judith 10 to 6 today on the Point Judith grounds in the first of three pojo matches for the Anglo American cup. The cup tests combining English and American off side rules.
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Narragansett Pir
Wanderers
Point Judith
Diay
Holy Ghost and Us Society Members Watched on Big Mud Island
W L Barnstead Halifax immigration agent and two local officials went by motor boat to Big Mud Island to monitor members of the Holy Ghost and Us Society stationed there as government officials keep a close watch.
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Yarmouth
N. S
The
Holy Ghost and Us Society
Big Mud Island
W. L. Barnstead
Halifax
Two Men Arrive From Boston Amid Island Rescue Plot
On the Prince George two men landed after arriving from Boston and hurried to the island. They refused to name themselves, one rumored as Wabby Joseph, brother of Mary Joseph, a Holy Ghoster colonist. A private detective or lawyer is suspected. The Kingdom barkentine is beached and nearly dry, with patching nearly done and pumps nearly finished. Captain Perry hopes to charter a schooner to remove the Holy Ghosters, but the destination remains undisclosed.
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Prince George
Boston
Wabby Joseph
Mary Joseph
Barkentine
Hugh Cann
Yermouth
Perry
Hes
Canadians drive off fishermen during fishing trip
The lobster schooner James F. Atwood was driven out from Scotia by Canadian authorities after completing a two day voyage. Captain Freeman Cranen reports the incident may revive an old dispute with potential international complications. The Hague conference may consider the long running clash between New England fishermen and Canadian officers, with US representation by Samuel J. Elder of Boston.
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James F. Atwood
Scotia
American schooner Atwood barred from Canadian lobsters
The James F. Atwood, heavy weathered near Seal Island at Nova Scotia, was forced by Canadian law to abandon lobsters after a cutter from Canada warned off its crew. Unable to port with lobsters, the ship dumped its 24,000 lobsters or faced losses, and then went to dry dock in East Boston.
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James F. Atwood
Seal Island
Nova Scotian Sea Board
Dranen
Atwood
Canada
Atwooa
Ip Wharf
East Boston
New England
End of the World Predicted At Birthday Event
In Lynn on August 31 a birthday party at the Apostle Mission marked the earth’s 600th birth anniversary. Elder W. W. Rawson warned the end would begin tomorrow and foretold years of bloodshed culminating in a world war. afterward only the good would survive for judgment day.
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Lynn
Apostle Mission
Maple and
Chestnut Streets
W. W. Rawson
Curb Beef Trust Mentioned in New Zealand Parliament Speech
Sir Joseph G. Ward announced during a Wellington speech that if an American combination sought to control New Zealand meat, Parliament would be consulted on nationalizing the entire meat trade. The premier said a collective decision would be taken if necessary.
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Joseph G. Ward
American Trusts, Inc
New Zealand
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