Congressman Naphen Protests Castle Island Lighthouse Site
The first move against the Treasury plan to take Castle Island for a lighthouse station came late Saturday night when Congressman Naphen, advised by the Post, telegrammed Secretary Root to delay. He will visit Washington to press the point, and a compromise site on Deer Island may be considered as an alternative location nearer the city and easier by night.
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United States
Treasury Department
Castle Island
Congressman Naphen
Secretary of War
Elihu Root
Naphen
Washington
Secretary Root
War and Treasury Departments
Post
Prom
Inent
Deer Island
Treasury
Penal Institutions Department
Fire sweeps five story Haverhill Street building
Firemen battled flames at 78 77 Haverhill Street yesterday morning after Box 413 at 833. The fire, starting in a mattress material heap on the fourth floor, spread to the fifth floor and roof. The Massachusetts Mattress and Bed Spring Company occupied the affected floors along with other tenants. Damage to the building and contents, mainly from water, is about 3000 dollars. building owned by the Roby heirs.
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Haverhill Street
Massachusetts Mattress and Bed Spring Company
George E. Messer
A. Tuttle & Son
J. F. Jones & Co
Potter & Stainforth
Boston Woodworking Company
H. J. Litchfield
S. S. Johnson & Co
Roby Heirs
Fire Damages Union Street Block Lunch Room and Hardware Store
Fire at Jeremiah Ryan lunch room in the C. H. Gill block Union street spread to Charles J Higgins hardware store. The blaze started about 4 o clock this morning and caused about 3500 dollars in losses after a stubborn fight to extinguish.
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Rockland
Jeremiah Ryan
C. H. Gill
Union Street
Charles J. Higgins
Fame for Two Students
Baltimore reports two advanced medical students Charles W. Duval of Annapolis and Victor H. Bassett of Alcedo who discovered the bacillus causing summer complaint in children. Their work at Wilson Sanitarium stems from a Rockfeller fund of 200000 dollars, already paying rich dividends in medical science. Duval, 26, a St John’s College graduate, will graduate next year from Penn Medical School. Bassett, Knox College alumnus, will receive his MD from Johns Hopkins next year.
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Baltimore
Wilson Sanitarium
Rockefeller Fund
Charles W. Duval
Annapolis
University of Pennsylvania
Victor H. Bassett
Alcedo, Ill
Johns Hopkins Medical School
Duval
St. John's College
University of Pennsylvania Medical School
Bassett
Knox College
Seven Year Old Girl Likely fatally Burned in Bonfire
Brattleboro Vermont dispatch reports seven year old Agnes Watson was ignited by sparks from a bonfire causing probable fatal burns. The accident occurred today as the child stood near the blaze. Fire department and medical staff responded but injury severity is unclear.
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Brattleboro
Agnes Watson
Countess Bon Martini Arrested in Bologna Murder Case
Rome Sept 14 The Countess Bon Martini wife of Count Bon Martini slain at Bologna by his brother in law Tullio Murri has been arrested on complicity charges It is alleged she urged her brother to commit the crime
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Rome
Bon Martini
Bologna
Tullio Murri
Forest fires devastate Dodge and Springwater territory
In Oregon City on September 14, fires swept nearly every farm in the Dodge and Springwater post office area. The blaze followed Clear Creek and Clackamas River routes, crossing Springwater Ridge to the upper Viola edge. Logan and Viola were saved as winds weakened. Eagle Creek suffered extensive destruction with twenty four farms burned.
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Oregon City
Ore
Dodge
Springwater
Clear Creek
Clackmas River
Springwater Ridge
Viola
Logan
Eagle Creek
Fires Ravage Lewis River Area Killing Ten Missing Five Camps Burned
News from Kalama Washington reports forest fires along the Lewis River have killed ten people and burned out five logging camps. Property damage estimates are unavailable. A separate huge fire threatens the Cove Man area consuming everything in its path.
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Kalama
Wash
Lewis River
Coveman
Fire devastates Mt Styvcker area amid ongoing blazes
Victoria B C Sept 14 report notes continued forest fires with a new hotel post office and a store at Mt Styvcker burned yesterday. Settlers across the districts fight to save their homes and crops as fires rage on.
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Victoria
B. C
Mt. Styvcker
Boy Leads Prayer At Ahal Jacob Temple East Boston
Morris Goldberg an eight year old pupil of the Talmud Torah school was admitted after a board of examiners including Rabbis Freiderman Snoher and Sirk. He offered a daytime prayer at 2 pm and spoke at 8 pm during services.
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Morris Goldberg
Ahal Jacob Temple
Talmud Torah
J. Freiderman
Shoher
Sirk
Freiderman
Snoher
Sons of Zion hold first meeting of season at Baldwin Place Hall
Yesterday afternoon the Sons of Zion gathered for the third season. Samuel Greenberg addressed the group on two years of work, while Albert Hurwitz outlined a revival of literary activity and proposed a coming year program. Officers were re-elected: Frank Small president, Greenberg vice president, Kneller secretary, Goldberg treasurer. Delegates to the Zionist Council of Greater Boston were chosen: Hurwitz, Small and Lipsky for one year. White, Greenberg and Berman for six months. A Thanksgiving Night ball was planned at Commonwealth Hall in East Boston.
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Sons of Zion
Baldwin Place Hall
Samuel Greenberg
Albert Hurwitz
Frank Small
Henry Kneller
George Goldberg
Zionist Council of
Messrs. Hurwitz
Small and Lipsky
Messrs. White, Greenberg and Berman
New Commonwealth Hall
East Boston
Boss Shepherd Left 6 Million in Mexican Mining Riches
In Batopilas Chihuahua a large fortune is attributed to Boss A R Shepherd who died yesterday at his mining camp home. The estate, about 6 million, is mainly mining stocks and properties. he resided in remote Sierra Madre territory with difficult burro routes to reach the settlement. He survived a prior assassination attempt and had long stirred adventure in Mexico.
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Chihuahua
Mex
A. R. Shepherd
Batopilas
Batepilas
Sierra Madres
Boss Shepherd
New York
Wilds
Mexico
Boston Pastor Bids Farewell Saying City Best Governed
The Rev. A. A. Berle announces departure from Boston after nearly 12 years as pastor of Brighton Congregational Church. He lauds Boston as best governed city with high moral public standards and notes religious tolerance. He recalls Massachusetts leaders and Governor Boutwell, expresses gratitude and no personal resentments.
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A. A. Berle
Boston
Brighton Congregational Church
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Russell
Greenhalge
Sherman Hoar
West
Boutwell
Milon man Hurley seeks help after severe injuries
Thomas Hurley 45 of Hillside Milton staggered into Police Station 1 with a battered face, a broken nose, and head wounds. He refused to explain the injury cause. Police suspect a fall or push through a window, possibility of assault under review.
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Thomas Hurley
Hillside Street
Milton
Dunn
Condition of Belgians' Queen Hopeless
The Soir reports Marie Henriette, Queen of the Belgians, is in hopeless condition. King Leopold may need to cut short his visit at Bagneres de-Luchon in France due to her illness.
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Brussels
Soir
Marie Henriette
Leopold
Bagneres de-Luchon
France
Democratic planks for state platform outlined
The Democratic State convention resolutions committee plans a vigorous platform focusing on national issues during the congressional campaign. Key planks urge abolition of tariffs on trust-made goods, strict anti trust laws, home rule for cities, referendum, citizen labor on public works, and abolition of the Governor's Council.
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George Fred Williams
Josiah Quincy
John P. Sweeney
John W. Coughlin
M. J. McEttrick
Willmore B. Stone
Revere House
Jefferson
Jackson
United States
Philippines
Cuba
Ireland
South Africa
Canada
Vermont Prospects in Governor Race at Legislature
Vermont lawmakers face a contentious fight to choose a governor after the September election. Republicans hold a large House majority but many unpledged or pro prohibition factions complicate McCullough’s bid. Senate strength is uncertain, with local optionists and Democrats challenging GOP control on joint ballot.
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White River Junction
Vermont
Montpelier
Clement
McGettrick
McCullough
Sherburne
House
Proctor
Senate
Stanton
Manila Chinese Banquet Honors Taft and Trade Talks
The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Manila hosted Governor Taft at a banquet. An address urged admitting more Chinese to the Philippines while Taft noted the current exclusion honors their thrift and energy. Other items report Wright delaying departure until Oct 15, Brewster Cameron likely to Washington as commerce representative, the killing of ladrones captain Bilo, Colonel Rafferty's death and burial in the U S, and ongoing pursuit of the Rios band with 18 killed and two captured.
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Philippine Islands
Taft
Islands
Luke M. Wright
United States Army
McClellan
Chaffee
Manila
San Francisco
Brewster Cameron
Washington
Congress
Bilo
Ladrones
Bulacan
Luzon
Bile
William A. Rafferty
Fifth Cavalry
San Felipe
General Chaffee
Rafferty
Logan
Military Academy
New Jersey
Rios
Tayabas
Actor Joseph Jefferson Sues Contractors Over Tree Damage
New York report says Joseph Jefferson will appear in Hackensack New Jersey court as plaintiff tomorrow in a damages suit against Ridgewood contractors John G. Roberts and Matthew D. White. He accuses them of cutting down shade trees on a trout brook near his old Hohokus New Jersey homestead.
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New York
Joseph Jefferson
Hackersack
N. J
John G. Roberts
Matthew D. White
Ridgewood
Hohokus
Somerville Police Seek Thirty Stolen Hens
Hannah McCarthy reports 30 Plymouth Rock hens worth 15 dollars each and 10 other chickens worth 2 dollars each stolen from her Somerville home. A rear coop window was tampered with, and police say they have a strong clue to pursue.
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Somerville
Hannah McCarthy
Somerville Avenue
Mrs Charlotte Proctor Injured In Brookline Boulevard Accident
Mrs Charlotte Proctor of Fairmount street Brookline was injured when a horse-driven carriage went out of control on Commonwealth Avenue near Charlesgate East. Her son George escaped injury while she suffered multiple contusions and a fractured thumb and was taken to City Hospital. The horse was stopped nearby and secured.
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Charlotte Proctor
Fairmount Street
Brookline
George
Commonwealth Avenue
Charlesgate East
Cassion
Proctor
Jernegan
City Hospital
Arlington Street
Chestnut Street
Legalle’s Body Found At Biddeford Pool
In Biddeford Maine a divers recovered the body of David B Legalle at Biddeford Pool. A verdict ruled accidental death from a fall from the steamboat wharf on Tuesday night. Legalle leaves a widow and three sons and had been missing since Tuesday.
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Biddeford
David B. Legalle
Biddeford Pool
Legalle
Lenox Banker Samuel D. Babcock Dies at 81
Samuel D. Babcock, 81, a wealthy New York banker and Commercial Cable Company stockholder, collapsed and died of heart failure while walking on Main street in Lenox. He was a director of the New York Central railroad Union National Bank and two insurance firms, and a founder of the Union and Metropolitan clubs. His children include Mrs. Dixon and Miss Babcock.
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Lenox
Samuel D. Babcock
New York
Commercial Cable Company
Main Street
Lenox Club
William P. Dixon
Lves
Pittsfield
Babcock
New York Central Railroad
Union National Bank
Saloons Ignore Sunday Closing in Biddeford
In Biddeford Maine on September 14 Sheriff Fogg's Sunday closing order was widely ignored. Saloon doors stayed open and many customers entered through front doors while some dealers left stocks open, signaling defiance of the ordinance.
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Biddeford
Fogg
Edward Bp Callender Seeks Republican Nomination for General Court
Ward 24 candidate Edward Bp Callender declares he will not use his photo or endorsements in his renomination bid. He emphasizes his House record and asks for support at the caucus on September 24, 1902, citing a preference to avoid commercial influence in the legislature.
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Edward BP
Callender
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Canal Street
Indgor
Lula
Ita
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