Plan for Russian ship subsidy favors first class bidders
Russia venues a government subsidy plan to boost shipbuilding and tonnage. Only Russian owned firms or Russians held stocks qualify. New ships up to 1009 tons must run 10 knots, larger craft 12. State backs two thirds of insurance and half the fuel costs with Russian cargo requirements. Subsidies run eight years from Jan 1903, with loans covering up to 50 percent of ship value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Petersburg
de Witte
Russia
Grand Duke Alexander Michaelovich
Miistry
Azaf
Black Seas
Theussian
Baltic
Widows and groom meet via long distance wedding by phone
Cincinnati reports a Dayton widow Mrs Gertrude Gallagher and Hopkinsville merchant Theodore Cohen plan a first meeting today after a long distance telephone ceremony. Charges totaled 23 dollars as the Rev R D Harding called Hopkinsville and the couple answered, prompted by questions to the groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Dayton
Hopkinsville
Gertrude Gallagher
Theodore Cohen
R. D. Harding
Hopkinsville, Ky
Good Top Coat Weather Prompts Seasonal Choices
Cool evenings push top coat use with options in short medium and long styles. Short box coats lead, long waterproof rain coats suit all weather, medium length fits dressier needs. Prices range from ten to twenty dollars for regular and up to twenty three for overcoats. A sale trims remaining stock to five dollars for broken sizes this week.
Ceremony Details From The Wedding Service
The ceremony occurred to occupy fifteen minutes. The bride was ushered into the booth and answered the usual questions propounded by the minister at the other end of the wire.
Action by Russian Orthodox Priests Stirs the Church
In St Peterburg on April 1 Bishop Zeverovich of Vilna issued a diocesan circular forbidding Catholic children from attending Orthodox parochial or other Orthodox schools under penalty of severe ecclesiastical sanctions. The document, citing Orthodox sources, labels these schools as missionary and political and brands Catholics as enemies of the Russian empire. It is printed in few papers, with authorities banning further circulation. further developments are awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Zeverovich
Vilna
Russian Empire
Dog Skull Graft Performed by Michigan Doctors
Sagview Michigan April 23 Physicians at College hospital grafted a piece of a dog's skull onto John Osberg from Kenton Houghton county to treat a long standing skull defect. The dog skull fragment was implanted over an inch and a half hole that pressed on the brain causing convulsions. Osberg is recovering from the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagview
Mich
the College Hospital
John Osberg
Kenton
Houghton County
Olberg
Government retakes Bocas del Toro in Colombia conflict
The German steamer Hercynia returned to Capitulated announcing that Bocas del Toro had fallen to rebels on April 18 but capitulated to government forces after reinforcements arrived and a bombardment threat from the gunboat Gen. Pinzon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Colombia
Hercynia
Bocas del Toro
Pinzon
Raid by 200 officers nets 200 women in New York
Inspector Cross leads a massive raid in New York with over 200 officers seizing fourteen houses on East First to Ninth streets and securing more than 200 women for detention. A police cordon around the station bars bondsmen from approaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Police Department
Cross
East First
Second
Third
Ninth Streets
Second Avenue
Two Seattle Men Die From Exposure Near Koshikoms Bay
Seattle, April 23. A pitiful tale from the Koshockim bay prospectors colony reports two Seattle men dead from the cold and a third in critical condition. The victims are A. F. Filberg and Oscar Walters. Lon Cooper, traveling to Nushagik, endured severe frostbite likely costing him his feet and risking his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Koshockim Bay
A. F. Filberg
Oscar Walters
Lon Cooper
Nushagik
Has Murphy Not Resigned Governor Says No Statement
Phoenix April 23. Gov Murphy has not officially resigned and would not authorize any resignation statement. He added it might be possible he will ask to be relieved at no distant day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Twenty Two Deaths In Twenty Two Months In Flora
In Flora Indiana April 23 a startling death record surrounds families of Homer Levin and John McCloskey near the city. Over the last 22 months twenty two deaths have occurred among the Sevins and McCloskey families. Causes include smallpox typhoid fever and heart failure. The most recent casualty is Homer Levin aged 50 who died of heart failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Ind
Homer Levin
John McCloskey
Sevins
McCloskeys
Court Martial Ordered for Russian Assassin
St. Petersburg reports a decree ordering a court martial for the assassin who killed Interior Minister M. Sipia guine on April 15. The decree was issued on April 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
M. Sipiaguine
Actress in river suicide attempt on transfer steamer Thomas
A leading actress, described as the Was mother figure, attempted to kill herself by leaping into the East River from the transfer steamer Thomas 8 Brennan of the department of charities. Two deckhands jumped after her and all three were pulled from the water after a desperate rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee
Aie Saat
Phaat
Sine Lee
Ysporn
Thomas E
Gethe
Thomas
Brennan
Department of Charities
First Edition Water Cure Defends Philippines Method
Los Angeles resident Charles E. James former first lieutenant in the Thirty-sixth U S volunteers recounts his experience with the water cure or tubig in the Philippines. He says no deaths occurred, describes prolonged starvation before capture, and states he would rather endure the cure than a beating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Charles E. James
Thirty-sixth Regiment
United States Volunteers
Philippines
Lieut. James
Jack Roberts
Gen. Roberts
Gallion
Blacanabato Pass
San Miguel
Treson
Tubig
Rival Claimants of Jurisdiction in Forestry Clash
Denver, April 23. Bozhin high chief ranger of the Pacific coast of the Ancient Order of Foresters enjoined Denver lodges from receiving A Hayes high chief of the Atlantic coast who is due today. Hayes claims the Rocky Mountain county by dispensation. Boehm asserts power by possession. Court Eureka suspended. Hayes may find one lodge open. Jurisdiction dispute now before the high court for adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
M. Bozhin
Pacific Coast
Order of Foresters
A. Hayes
Atlantic Coast
Hayes
Rocky Mountain County
High Court of the World
Boehm
Atlantic
Eureka
High Court
Poles Placed With Skill For New Pawtucketville Line
Work to set trolley poles along the Moody street bridge progresses taking so much engineering care. Ten heavy poles, over a ton each, are fixed with a double ended bolt system to the bridge stringer to avoid movement. A wedding followed at the parish with Mrs McEnany and guests from Washington and Dorchester. The couple will reside in Washington after a wedding trip.
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Moody Street Bridge
James Farrell
No. 9
Lyon Street
Josephine R. McKennedy
Washington, D. C
Eugene McKenny
Washington
Roach
Susie Clark
Dorchester
Nellie Hogan
Lawrence
McEnany
National Association of Manufacturers of Food Products Formed
In Cincinnati on April 23 representatives from about 50 leading U S pickle and food producers met and organized the National Association of Manufacturers of Food Products with officers including President William McMecham of Wheeling WV First Vice President L M Frailey of Camden NJ Second Vice President J Weller of Cincinnati Secretary Walter H William Detroit Treasurer W H Ritter Philadelphia and an executive board of J Weller J M Hoffman A W Dobson and Herman Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
United States
National Association of Manufacturers of Food Products
Wm. McMecham
Wheeling
W. Va
L. M. Frailey
Camden
N. J
J. Weller
Wind Storm Causes Heavy Damage Across Omaha Area
A fierce wind storm hit Omaha and Council Bluffs causing extensive damage. Plate glass windows shattered, trees blown down, and sidewalks torn up. A three story building was roofless in Council Bluffs and telegraph and telephone lines suffered heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Council Bluffs
Queen Wilhelmina Feels Fortified After Quiet Night
The Hague bulletin from Castle Loo reports Queen Wilhelmina had a quiet night with improving illness symptoms. Morning temperature falls, nourishment is sufficient, and her condition remains satisfactory through the day ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hague
Castle Loo
Wilhelmina
Ogden Postmaster Linked to $2600 Shortage
Ogden Utah April 3 Charles Meighan postmaster of Ogden declared by the post office inspectors to be short in his accounts by 2600. The alleged shortage covers two years and Meighan was appointed by President McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Utah
Charles Meighan
Post Office
Meighan
McKinley
Calve Declares Return To America Not To Be Repeated
New York April 23 Madame Gave sailed for Europe on the steamer St. Paul after saying to American friends this would be her last return here. She stated she would never come back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madame Gave
Europe
St. Paul
Death by laughter shocks Louisville crowd
Miss Catharine Maude Rice, a young Louisville woman, died after laughing hysterically at a joke told by friends. Doctors attributed the death to a brain lesson induced by laughter, following a sudden collapse while visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Catherine Maude Rice
Marshall Searched as Horse Stolen in Merrimack Case
Lowell authorities report a bay mare with white star was recovered near Captain Fox farm in Dracut and suspect Thomas Marshall, jailed for horse theft and escape, is tied to the Merrimack theft claim. A circular says a man matching Marshall’s description was seen nearby shortly before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
H. Herrick
Merrimack
Dracut
E. H. Smith
Captain Fox
Thomas Marshall
Marshall
Herrick
Manchester Union
Counterfeit postal cards traced in nationwide mail
New York April 23. Postal authorities detected counterfeit postal cards mailed from times across the United States. Van Cott said only a few cards reached the New York post office and the spread of sources concerns investigators. The fakes use a crowded name line, broken Jefferson portrait lines, and a faded bold Jefferson word on coarse, coated paper copied from an old plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
van Cott
Jefferson
Deutschland Narrowly Reaches Port With Broken Rudder
The Hamburg America liner Deutschland, sailing from New York April 17 bound for Plymouth Cherbourg and Hamburg, was spotted 18 miles south of the Scilly Islands with its rudder broken. It is expected to reach Weymouth at about 5 p.m. today as a fresh westerly wind blows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Eng
Hamburg American Line
Deutschland
New York
Cherbourg
Hamburg
Scilly Islands
Wrymouth
First National Bank to absorb Metropolitan National
Chicago April 23 directors of the First National bank of Chicago approve terms for absorbing the Metropolitan National of Chicago A merger ratification meeting for Metropolitan stockholders is called Under terms the Metropolitan business and assets transfer to First National and Metropolitan stockholders receive dollar for dollar for their 2 090 000 capital in First National stock
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Chicago
First National Bank of Chicago
Metropolitan National
Metropolitan
First National
Stanford Track Captain Re-elected McCaughern Sets Coast Dash Record
J C McCaughern of Hinsdale New Hampshire has been re elected captain of the Stanford track team. He now holds the 20 yard dash record of the Pacific coast.
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Stanford University
Cal
J. C. McCaughern
Hinsdale
N. H
Stanford
Pacific Coast
Rebels seize river banks to block cargo junks
Chinese rebels occupy river banks 650 miles below Nan-Ning to prevent cargo junks from ascending the river. The junks withdraw to Wu-Chew as the situation develops on April 23 in Hong Kong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Qing
Nan-Ning
Wu- Chew
My Hair Ayer's Hair Vigor Hair Food Claim
An advertisement proclaims My Hair Ayer's Hair Vigor as a hair food that feeds the hair, promotes growth, stops hair loss, and restores gray hair color. Sold for $1 at all druggists. J C Ayer Co of Lowell Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell
Mass
Jury Deliberates Yarnold v Bowers Third Trial
In the Vanishing case Yarnold v Bowers the jury received the trial verdict at 10 this morning. Griswold v Boston and Maine followed with plaintiff Mabel L Griswold of Jefferson VI claiming permanent injuries after a Oct 15 1900 incident at the Reformatory station where she was crossing tracks and narrowly crushed beneath a tender. Attorneys T J Boynton for the plaintiff and Richardson Trul and Wier for the railroad defended the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarnold
Reformatory Station
Boston and Maine
Whch
Hersel
T. J. Boynton
Richardsons, Trul and Wier
Miss Katherine Breen Weds Thomas L. McEnany at St Peter's Chapel
Miss Katherine J. Breen of Lowell married Thomas L. McEnany of Washington DC in a morning ceremony at St. Peter's Orphanage chapel. Rev. Fr. Ronan officiated. Breen brothers John and Philip served as escort and best man, with Elizabeth R. Maguire as bridesmaid. The bride wore white satin with chiffon, veil, and bride roses, and carried a diamond brooch from the groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine J. Breen
Lowell
St. Peter's Parish
Thomas L. McEnany
Washington, D. C
Government Printing Department
St. Peter’s Orphanage
Ronan
John Breen
Philip Breen
Elizabeth R. Maguire
Lacombe and Boucher Wed at St Joseph’s Parish
Joseph Lacombe and Miss Aselie Boucher married by Rev Fr Diss O M I at St Joseph’s parish residence on Monday afternoon. A reception followed at the bride’s Ford street home with many wedding presents given to the couple by relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Church
Joseph Lacombe
Aselie Boucher
Diss
Ford Street
Montming and Noval Wed in St Joseph Chapel
Mr Pierre Montming and Miss Delia Noval, prominent local couple, were married yesterday at 3 pm in St Josephs parochial residence chapel. Rev Fr Guillard officiated. A reception followed at 110 Ford Street, home of the bride, where friends offered congratulations and gifts to the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Montming
Delia Noval
St. Joseph's
Guillard
Ford Street
Raids Shake City police in largest operation yet
New York police raided Acting Captain Churchill's precinct amid widespread excitement. Commissioner Partridge admitted directing preparations and said efforts extended across the town. Inspector Cross called it the department's largest raid. Ninety three women and fifty six men were arraigned before Magistrate Flammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Capt
Churchill
Partridge
Cross
Flammer
Airship experts name figure eight course for world fair prize
In St Louis on April 23 the conference of airship experts chose a figure eight speedway for the $100,000 world fair prize. A captive balloon marks the 10 mile flight focus while flights occur in short trials over the southeast and northwest. The $50,000 subsidiary prizes are divided into 48 parts contingent on specific air vehicle feats. M Santos-Dunyant heads to New York seeking 150 entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Washington University
Exposition
M. Santos-Dunyant
New York
Shaffer's Chances Amid Amalgamated Convention Flux
Wheeling April 23 The Amalgamated association nears a verdict on trustees reports as the convention contemplates life or death moves. President Shaffer's chances rise after his submission yet strong opposition looms with hints of a bombshell anticipated on the convention floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Amalgamated Association
Shaffer
Strike threatens Paterson mills as workers walk out
Paterson New Jersey April 23 police on duty in anticipation of trouble amid a strike by dyers helpers. Three hundred left Auger and Simon mill at Riverside and about 1600 men are said to be on strike demanding 20 cents more per hour and 65 hours per week.
Essom Spring Meeting Result Featuring First Principle
At the Essom spring meeting in London on April 23 the city and suburban handicap for three year olds and upwards was won by First Principle. The Solicitor J. Reiff finished second while Baldogie took third from a field of twenty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Essom
First Principle
J. Reiff
Baldogie
Dr Smith in Court Held for Abortion Charge
Dr Sumner P Smith was arraigned in police court on abortion charges and held for the superior court with $2000 bond. Agnes Totten and Mrs Archibald, witnesses, were each held on $200 bond. Totten admitted motherhood of a found infant and that the child was born prematurely while under Smith care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner P. Smith
John J. Harvey
Agnes T. Totten
Julia Archibald
Chelmsford Street
Dr. Smith
Miss Totten
Archibald
John J. Pickman
William H. Wilson
Mary Condon
John A. Thornton
State Farm
Western heat wave ends as cooler weather spreads
Washington reports the weather bureau states the hot wave of the last three days has run its course. Cooler conditions prevail in the western and central districts with temperatures 20 to 30 degrees lower than yesterday across Eastern Kansas and Nebraska to the lower lake region. Frost is reported today from Western Kansas and Eastern Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Kansas
Nebraska
Lake
Colorado
Emergency Fit Intervenes During City Beat
Officer John A. Walsh strolling his beat witnesses a shabby eighteen year old suddenly throw up his hands and collapse. The officer supports him and guides him to a doorway near the city library where the youth experiences a fit before recovering and wandering off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Walsh
Devotional Meeting Led by Rev W H Yarrow
A devotional meeting conducted by Rev W H Yarrow is planned for Thursday afternoon April 24 at 3 o'clock in the rooms. All women are specially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Yarrow
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Errimack Clothing CO
City Hall
Murphy
Arizona
Water Cure
California
Lodges
Courts OF Foresters
Pickle Proprietors
Calve
New York Post Office
Yarnold-Bowers
McEnany—Breen
Lacombe Boucher
Montming—Noval
Steel Workers
Paterson
Aureate
Oxfords
Sullivan Bros
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