Testimonial Dinner For Henry Steeger By German Boston Turners
Last night a surprise gathering of about 50 leading Germans in the city honored Mr. Henry Steeger on his 50th birthday. The Boston Turn Verein presented a engraved loving cup and addressed him, with Miss Mamie Dierkes singing and a broad program by the Turners. Attending were numerous Eberhard family members and other local German residents, reflecting the esteem the community holds for Steeger as house committee chairman.
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Henry Steeger
Steeger
Boston
Mamie Dierkes
Turn Verein
Christian Aberhard
Carl Eberhard
Atmes
Louise
Charlotte Eberhard
Delay
Viola Reinbold
Mariesienpiton
Charles Cottier
Max Rothknapp
Carl and
Jacob Mueller
John Schaefer
Gray
McDermott Puzzles Police In $2700 New Hampshire Theft
Joseph H. McDermott of Waverley Mass is at his home on bail after arrest in the American Express robbery at Goff's Falls. Police remain baffled while a Boston detective notes possible innocence. Locals search the rail station area for the missing money as witnesses describe a red pepper detail and the robber’s appearance.
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Manchestor
N. H
Joseph H. McDermott
Waverley
Mass
American Express Company
Goff’s Falls
McDermott
Woods
Boston
Goff's Falls
M. Dermott
Martha Jane Gay
Nashua
Dermott
Buen
Congressman Naphen and Family Return on Olivette
Congressman Naphen and his family arrived back yesterday aboard the Plant Line steamer Olivette after their vacation.
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Congressman Naphen
Naphen
Plant Line
Olivette
Meis Pleads For Man Her Evidence Made Prisoner
Mrs Josephine Meis of Jewksbury pleads for George Wyatt release. Her testimony says she was robbed and Wyatt, allegedly drunk, did not know his actions. Bail set at 500 dollars. the court must find probable cause against Wyatt.
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Lowell
Josephine Meis
Jewksbury
George Wyatt
Welch
Wyatt
Delightful Maine Central tours to Quebec and Rangeley Lakes
Delightful personally conducted tours to Quebec Montreal and Rangeley Lakes under Maine Central railroad auspices. Tour 1 from Portland September 15 covers Montreal Lachine Rapids and Quebec with scenic stops. total cost 25 dollars. Tour 2 September 20 28 to Rangeley Lakes from Boston costs 20 dollars with guides and parlor cars extra. includes Moose Look Megantic House and Camp Bemis aboard buck boards and coaches. booking urged.
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Montreal
Rangeley Lakes
Maine Central Railroad
Portland
Lachine Rapids
Mt. Pleasant House
Fabyans
Mt. Oval
Lachine
St. Lawrence
White Mountains
Boston
Rangeley Lake
Mountain View House
Haines’s Landing
Page
Bald Mountain
Pilly Soule
Barker
Camp Bemis
Cour
Virginia officer accused of insult leads to arrest
Richmond Virginia reports Lieutenant John W Stare was dishonorably discharged from the militia and sentenced to two months in jail after allegedly calling a brother officer a loser while intoxicated. He had recently been acquitted in U S Court on sending obscene material to President Roosevelt.
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John W. Stare
Virginia
Stark
United States
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Southern tour opens with Chattanooga stop
President Roosevelt began his Southern tour in Chattanooga Tenn with a crowd filling the Baltimore and Ohio station. He traveled from Philadelphia to meet officials, spoke of Pittsfield accident and San Juan fight, and outlined stops at Wheeling and Chattanooga with a firemen convention ahead. The trip aims at Locomotive Firemen events and includes visits to battlefields and church services.
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White House
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San Juan
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S. B. Hege
L. §. Brown
Southern Railway
Wheeling
W. Va
Knoxville
Battle Grounds
Jersey City
President Roosevelt Leaves Oyster Bay for Washington
From Oyster Bay New York on a Sept. morning the President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt with Kermit traveled by boat to Jersey City. The party then moved to New York where they boarded a train to Washington at 1 14 p.m. Security included Dr Lung Secretary Cortelyou stenographers Latta and Weaver and Detective Tavichef with 40 uniformed guards and numerous detectives at the ferry house and station. Roosevelt spoke briefly, saying he felt well. Cortelyou also said he was recovering from a Wednesday accident.
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Orfielyvou
Roosevelt
Cortelyan
Mrs Roosevelt Absent During Grand Duke Boris Visit
Oyster Bay February A report notes Mrs Roosevelt was away when Grand Duke Boris of Russia visited at the White House. She lunched at James A. Roosevelt's home and missed the presentation to her upon the grand duke's departure. Temperance groups across the country will be interested by the absence and timing of the greeting.
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Oyster Bay
Chicago
Sagamore Hill
Count Cassini
United States
Grand Duke
Mrs. Roosevelt
Mr. White
Mrs. Roosevelt Away As
Boris Cal
Fept
Messages of congratulation for Roosevelt pour in
Foreign leaders and the Cuban House of Representatives sent telegraphic messages praising President Roosevelt after an automobile accident. Abdul Hamid of Constantinople and the King of Portugal expressed sorrow at the incident and wished him a full recovery, while Estrada of Guatemala conveyed sympathy. The Cuban House hailed Roosevelt as a defender of reciprocity and Cuban prosperity.
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State Department
Yildiz Palace
Constantinople
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Abdul Hamid
Portugal
Guatemala
President Roosevelt
M,. Estrada
House of Representatives
Havana
House
Santiago
Cuba
Regulators Plan Speed Limits for Trolleys in Pittsfield
Pittsfield Aldermen adopted an order setting speed limits for streetcars after the recent accident involving the President’s carriage. Nearby towns' selectmen pledged swift action to regulate trolley speeds, coordinating with the city on the measure.
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Pittsfield
Pitts
Pittsfield Adopts Resolution on Roosevelt Accident
The Pittsfield city council expressed sorrow over the Roosevelt incident, gratitude that the President and Governor Crane escaped serious harm, and sympathy for Officer Craig's relatives. An attested copy of the resolution was sent to the President, the Governor, and Mr Craig’s kin.
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Sept
Roosevelt
Crane
Omecer Craig
Craig
Secret Service Agent William Crate Engaged to Miss Murphy
Washington dispatch reports William Crate, the secret service agent killed in the presidential carriage accident, was engaged to Ne Katharine Stuart Murphy sister of actor Tim Murphy. Miss Murphy, formerly on stage as Katherine Stuart, acted in A Texas Steer and Miss Old Innocence, and Crate and Murphy planned to marry next winter.
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William Crate
Secret Service
Katharine Stuart Murphy
Tim Murphy
Miss Murphy
Katherine Stuart
Texas
Mr. Craig
Roosevelt to Go Lion Hunting in Colorado
President Roosevelt plans another lion hunt in Colorado late this month. Rev. J Walter Sylvester of Albany was slated to join but must return to New York next week, leaving guide John off to prepare for the President’s visit.
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Roosevelt
Colorado
J. Walter Sylvester
Albany
N. Y
Denver
New York
John Off
White River
Ward 7 Roosevelt Resolution
At a Ward 7 Boston meeting ex Senator Quinn offered a resolution adopted unanimously to unite in gratitude to divine providence for President Theodore Roosevelt and Governor Crane after a recent state accident. It expresses condolence to the bereaved and prays for steadfast guidance for elected leaders.
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Quinn Wend
Boston
Tunite
Divine Providence
Theodore Roosevelt
Crane
Craig
Rest for the weary with Fels Naptha soap
An advertisement touts Fels Naptha soap as doing half the work for homesick or tired workers, promising less backache and easier cleaning. It emphasizes ease and relief for weary laborers relying on the soap’s cleaning power.
Politicians Rally in Biddeford with Competing Gatherings
In Biddeford on September 4, Republicans held a rally in the opera house while Prohibitionists and Democrats joined in City square. Speakers included Judge Andrews and Walter Emerson for Republicans, Rev J J Hull and George S Haley for Prohibitionists, and Daniel Cote and Henry II Lord for Democrats. The event featured rockets and music as open-air speakers focused on county and enforcement issues.
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Opera House
City Square
Judge Andrews
Augusta
Walter Emerson
Portland
Daniel Cote
Henry II
Hull
Senate
Mists
Red-Faced Man Declares He Is Innocent Of Crime
Isaac Douglass, a red-faced tramp, admitted being seen near the crime scene in the Olive Broad murder case of Aug. 20 after lengthy questioning. He claimed innocence despite being identified by several witnesses and arrested at West Athens and brought to Cornish, Me. The report notes Vermont gubernatorial balloting produced no governor and sparks talk of changing the election laws.
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Cornish, Me
Isaac Douglass
West Athens
Howard Favor
Olive Broad
Douglass
Barth
ST. Albans
Vermont
Mermaids of North Wind Park to race for prizes
At North End Park bath house excitement builds for today's swimming events featuring ten girls aged 10 to 13 known as the mermaids of the North Wind Park. Thousands expected to watch a main race, obstacle contest, and high diving exhibitions by Peter McNally and Champion McCusker. Prizes include coal, flour, coffee, rugs, a center table, a girl’s suitcase, umbrellas, 27 boxes of cigars, and new bathing suits. Competitors are Kate Griffin, Mary Lindelof, Allee Smith, Fannie Natterson, Margaret Connolley, Mary Fitzgerald, Theresa Shannon, Eien Murphy, Mollie Smith, and Agnes Sullivan.
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North End Park
North Wind Park
Peter McNally
McCusker
Kate Griffin
Mary Lindelof
Allee Smith
Fannie Natterson
Margaret Connolley
Mary Fitzgerald
Theresa Shannon
Eien Murphy
Mollie Smith
Agnes Sullivan
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