Grant resigns from Boy Scouts amid graft probe
Major General FD Grant resigns as honorary vice president of the American Boy Scouts amid a grand jury probe into funds and management. Testimonies reveal large donations by Vanderbilt Jr, Frank A Munsay, William Freed, and Marie Bradley Martin as investigators press to determine any wrongdoing. A separate Illinois report details a Terre Haute couple eloping to Chicago for a honeymoon before attempting to ride the rails to San Francisco, with the husband disguising as a man and the wife confessing after capture.
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New York
FD. Grant
American Boy Scout Movement
Grant
Chicago
Boy Scouts
Department of the
W.K. Vilnderbilt, Jr
Prank A. Munsay
William Freed
Ame Bradley Martin
Drs
Joilet
Thrope
Lockport
Here
Manila Hotel Project Attracts 750000 Financing
A Marfa company plans a modern Manila hotel costing 750000 funded by stock and bond issues. The Philippine government under Governor-General Portes has intervened. Pavne Mall Steamship Co faces stock subsciption by New York affiliates while stating hotel aims differ from their core business. The plan seeks a large, modern hotel in the islands.
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San Francisco
Marfa
Portes
Pavne Mall Steamship Company
Whit
BR Belowerin
Schwerit
Fcifle Mall
New York
Capltil
Whipping for Husbands A Radical LA Measure
A July bill prepared by Mrs. Leland Norton, superintendent of the local aid society, aims to ease suffering of the poor by forcing husbands to work. It proposes whipping posts for delinquent husbands and ties juvenile poverty to parental failure, with state legislative action expected soon. The draft includes provisions for forced child contributions in households lacking effort toward an honest living.
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Los Angeles
Leland Norton
For sale by Bennon Smith Co Hollister and others
For sale by Bennon Smith Co Ltd Hollister Drug Co Ltd Chambers Drag Co Ltd Hilo Drug Co Ltd and at all Wholesale Liquor Dealers.
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Bennon, Smith & Co., Ltd
Hollister Drug Co., Ltd
Chambers Drag Co., Ltd
Hilo Drug Co
Murder Trial Dates Set Amid Complex Indictments
A sprawling docket outlines multiple murder and related charges. Defendants include Ben Rowen, Matsubirn, Harry, and several others facing counts such as murder, attempted murder, burglary, and assault with weaponry. Trials span February with several hearings and dispositions noted, amid an evolving set of proceedings in Routt County.
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Medkain Kaemaki
Lewin Abe
Diet Iit
Febergnite
Ben Rowen
Portrait of Julia Ward Howe Portrait Display Debate
Boston Art Commission rules on hanging the Julia Ward Howe portrait in the Cradle of Liberty setting. recent refusal sparks agitation. Commission informed Mayor Fitzgerald it can rearrange existing portraits and will consider the Julia Ward Howe Memorial Committee request.
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Boston
Filin Ward Tiowe
Boston Art Commission
Fitzgerald
Julia Ward Howe
Church of the Good Shepherd in Wattuku Nears Completion
The Concrete Construction Co Ltd led by K P Ohaein and foreman WHI Vien derford completed a reinforced concrete church on Wattuku site measuring 26 by 80 feet. Ground clearing remains. cornerstone laid Sept 7 last year by Rev Canon Willan Anti. Estimated total cost about $1540 with pews and stained glass to follow. about $3000 needed to complete the church. Locally funded, contributions from Maui, Honolulu and elsewhere. Dedication anticipated once the debt is wiped out.
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Spe Keytherin Deprespindéence + WALD
the Concrete Construction Co.) Ltd
K.P. Ohaein
Whi Vienderford
Church of the Good Shepherd of
Wattuku
Canon Willan Anti
Can- Fons
Weymouth
Orgutt
Wrich
Howelith
Wale Juin
Wolf Patterson
Quarantine of 180 on Maul
A report notes quarantine actions affecting 180 workers at the Waitaki Sugar Company Walksni station in New Zealand. Diverse nationalities are segregated under guard at a roadside plant, with officials claiming the district remains not fully free of diphtheria though spread is not feared. The piece mentions naval use of training in Britain and notes harbor specialization.
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Eb Sh. Gerremontonce
Wailuisu
Puinnos
Japaniaas
Waitaki Sugar Company
Sonia
Watkapa
Mugiao
Pauwele
Aire
Wood pulp mills use 4,002,000 cords in 1908 report
Census and forestry researchers note 4,002,000 cords of wood pulp consumed in 1908 with a near one percent rise from 1907. The detailed report by the Division of Manufacturing Transportation prepared with the Forest Service covers pulp output, prices, and regional production trends. It highlights increased consumption and notes continued industry expansion despite systemic challenges.
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Washington
Pet
Dee
Ae Atrl
Mitteil
Durand
Willian
ML Stewart
TB Wholohel
Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
Hak
Boone
Doerdis
Mniely
Thor
Wey
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with Paizo Ointment
The advertisement proclaims PAZO OINTMENT from FARIS MEDICINE CO Saint Louis S. of A. cures itching bleeding prolapsing and blind piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. It guarantees relief and refunds if not cured.
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Faris Medicine CO
Saint Louis S.of A
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Corner Fort
Beretania
Gen. Grant
Bride
Grand Jury
Marie Swatzy
Erner
Manila
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Ntin
Muenchener
Honolulu Brewing & Malting Co
Hostetter
Cooper
Julia W. Howe
Kanal
Marwail
Cluett
Chester
Nell
Rot
Bombay
Dia
Unaeus
Hroken Cumer
A. N. Sanford
Ontirian
Fort Street
May & Us
Wasiness
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