Secretary Wilson on crop bureau reform and defense
Oyster Bay July 31 Secretary Wilson will reorganize the crop statistics bureau, seeking trusted experts to report under a new board to standardize data. He defends his record, rejects resignation rumors, and cites building a stronger agricultural department. He cites telegrams from industry figures backing his work amid inquiries into department scandals.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Wilson
Crop Statistics Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Sagamore Hill
Long Island
Baron Rosen
Agricultural Department
Jordan
Southern Cotton Growers’ Association
Harvie Jordan
Washington Post
South
Department
E. S. Peters
Wilson proposes a four-man field crop statistics board
The secretary outlines a plan to appoint four educated, trusted scientific experts as regular department employees to gather data in the field. Reports would be sent to him and Hay for four independent estimates which he would resolve. The board would travel to collect information and avoid risks of relying on a single head. Wilson then departs for Washington.
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Harvey
Merchants Association of New York
Jordan
Wilson
Hyde
Holmes
Department
Department of Justice
Gore
Moore
Res
Bureau of
Hay
Mr. Hay
Regent
Bureau of Crop Statistics
Washington
France doubts Germany s faith in Moroccan matters
Paris reports grave doubts in France over Germany s good faith as German agents push for merchant concessions with the sultan to boost prestige. Count Von Tattenbach-Ashold furthers efforts securing a wharf concession and seeking a cable concession and a German loan, while officials await the Rouvier Radolin meeting for a potential settlement.
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Paris
Germany
Count von Tattenbach-Ashold
Rouvier
Prince von Radolin
France
Spinners Urged Not to Buy Cotton
The International cotton congress committee in London urged spinners in Europe and America to refrain from buying American cotton for three months except for immediate needs to avoid a high price season. It cites ample carryover from last year and plans a world consumption reporting service to inform future actions.
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London
International Committee of the
International Cotton Congress
Europe
America
Manchester
Lancashire Cotton Operatives to Strike on August 19
London July 31 The Lancashire cotton operatives have voted by an enormous majority to strike on August 19 unless their demand for a five percent wage increase is granted. The ballot covered 60,000 workers who supported the move.
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London
Boston Physician Ordered to Trial Over Fortifications Photo
Kingston Jamaica July 31 The investigation before a magistrate regarding Dr Franklin Clarke of Boston for wrongfully obtaining a photograph of Port Royal fortifications ended with his commitment to trial in the circuit court to be held at month end.
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Kingston, Jam
Franklin Clarke
Boston
Port Royal
Clarke
Stockwell Retires After Thirty Years Public School Service
Providence July 31 Thomas B Stockwell state commissioner of public schools since 1875 retires from public service due to ill health Walter E Ranger of Montpelier Vt is appointed by the state board of education to fill the position Ranger takes over the duties in the public schools department in Rhode Island
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Providence
R. I
Thomas B. Stockwell
Walter E. Ranger
Montpelier
State Board of Education
Mourning stationery withdrawn after Hay death
Washington on July 31 reports that the 30 day legal period after Secretary Hay's death has elapsed and the mourning stationery used for official state department business was withdrawn today.
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Washington
Hay
State Department
Funeral of Ensign Newman K. Perry Jr.
The Navy Department announced that Ensign Newman K. Perry Jr. engineer officer on the gun boat Bennington, who died from the explosion on that vessel, will have his funeral in Stockbridge Massachusetts on August.
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Washington
Navy Department
Newman K. Perry, Jr
Bennington
Stockbridge
Mass
Funeral of Bishop Joyce in Minneapolis
The funeral of Bishop I. W. Joyce of the Methodist Episcopal church was held today starting with a private family service at noon and continuing with a public service at Wesley church in the afternoon. Rev. Fayette L. Thompson directed the services.
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Minneapolis
I. W. Joyce
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wesley Church
Fayette L. Thompson
Mutineers Suffer Hardships in Roumania
Letters from Kniaz Potemkine mutineers report workers in Roumania refusing to employ them and other hardships they face after leaving the Russian battleship.
Fine Nainsook Remnants at Only 8 1 Yard
A. G. Pollard & Co announces 3 cases of fine nainsook remnants yard wide and long at 8 cents per yard in basement department. The fabric is marketed as cheap, light, and cool for summer ladies wear and children's dresses, with strong wear due to fine yarn.
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A. G. Pollard & CO
Old Orchard Excursion From Boston & Maine R R
The Old Orchard excursion departs via the Boston and Maine Railroad on August 10. The round trip fare is $1.50.
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Old Orchard
Boston & Maine R. R
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Health
An advertisement touts Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary ailments. It claims the product fixes back pain, frequent urination, and bladder issues, offering free samples and a book by mail from Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Lowell Daily Courier-Citizen
Stromloff Held After Roxbury Court Appearance
Harry Stromloff alias Harry Greene was arraigned in Roxbury district court on three counts assault with intent to kill larceny from persons unknown and breaking and entering. He pleaded guilty and bail totaled 1700 with a case continued to August 9. Officer James J. Macksey led the arrest after a morning chase and gunfire.
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Harry Stromloff
Harry Greene
James J. Macksey
Division Nine
Bolster
Roxbury
Stromioff
Stromloff
Macksey
Essex County Court Intervenes Over Telegraph Wires
Boston July 31 The Russo Japanese peace conference at Portsmouth prompts New England Telegraph Co to summon the town of Essex into court. The firm accuses the town of unlawfully hindering pole and wire repairs affecting interstate and international telegraph and cable service. Judge Dodge granted a restraining order and set a Thursday appearance to show why the town should not be permanently enjoined from blocking repairs.
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Boston
Portsmouth
N. H
Essex
New England Telegraph Company
Dodge
U. S. Circuit Court
Mary McLane Quietly Resides in Rockland on Liberty Street
Miss Mary McLane the Butte Mont authoress lives at the Maria Louise Pool homestead on Liberty street in Rockland and is a frequent trolley rider. She spends long journeys along Plymouth county lines and visits Nantasket often while rarely socializing locally and often travels with Mrs. Carrie Branson. It is said she is at work on another story.
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Mary McLane
Butte Mont
Rockland
Maria Louise Pool
Liberty Street
Miss McLane
Plymouth County
Nantasket
Carrie Branson
Warship Maryland to enter dry dock at Charlestown yard
The U S S Maryland sailed for Provincetown to await fog clearance for a standardization voyage and orders directed a return to the Charlestown navy yard for official dry dock tests. The U S gunboat Detroit was taken out of commission for extensive repairs with crew reassigned to the receiving ship Wabash.
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Boston
U. S. S. Maryland
Provincetown
Charlestown Navy Yard
U. S
Detroit
Naval Station
Big tannery may go into trust
Kenosha Wis July 31 Articles of incorporation were filed for the N H Allen Sons Tannery Company of Kenosha with capital stock of 800000. The incorporators are Charles W Allen Ethan R Allen Jr and Edwin Thiers. It is believed this is the first step toward turning the world’s largest independent tannery over to allied leather interests.
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Kenosha, Wis
N. H. Allen Sons Tannery Company
Kenosha
Charles W. Allen
Ethan R. Allen, Jr
Edwin Thiers
Allied Leather
Eclipse party arrives in Algeria for solar eclipse
Bona Algeria July 31 The U S cruiser Minneapolis carrying Rear Admiral Chester superintendent of the U S naval observatory and the American scientific mission arrived at Bona at noon today to observe the solar eclipse on August 30.
Seven Boys in Theodore Roosevelt Jr's Oyster Bay Sunday School
Seven boys from Oyster Bay join Theodore Roosevelt Jr in a lively Sunday school class at Christ Episcopal Church. The 11 year old John Duffy, plus ten year olds Willie Rogers and Carl Southern, are among the eager pupils. Roosevelt, with a Bible, reads from Kings and recalls sledding and sports, urging honesty and wholesome activity, while the room shows dumbbells and a punching bag for youth fitness.
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New York
Oyster Bay
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Roosevelts
Christ Episcopal Church
Theodore
Mr. Roosevelt
Theodore Jr
Christina Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt Jr
John Duffy
Willie Rogers
Long Island
Christy
Carl
Herbert
Frank Southern
Willie Webster
Allen Morris
St. Kings
Naaman
Elisha
Jordan
Gehazi
John ‘Duffy
Herbert Thompson
Henry Washburn
Christchurch
Roosevelt
How the King Met the Emperor
In Copenhagen on July 31 Emperor William of Germany and King Christian held a quiet informal meeting. Royal salutes greeted the imperial yacht Hohenzollern as the monarchs exchanged greetings with Empress Nicholas of Russia conveyed. They visited Bernstoff Castle, toured palace gardens, and dined with 40 guests including Danish ministers and the German legation.
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Copenhagen
William
Germany
Christian
Hohenzollern
Nicholas
Russia
Bernstoff Castle
Emperor William Arrives in Copenhagen for Stay
The German imperial yacht Hohenzollern with Emperor William aboard reached Copenhagen today. He was greeted by King Christian Crown Prince Frederick and Prime Minister Christensen and moved to Bernstoff castle to reside during the visit.
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Copenhagen
Hohenzollern
Emperor William
Christian
Frederick
Christensen
Bernstoff Castle
Dickson’s Tea Store Adds Fresh Roasted Coffees
Local shop at 68 Merrimack Street invites customers to try fresh roasted coffees after receiving consistent praise from patrons. Dick son’s Tea Store highlights quality and satisfaction in a concise sales note.
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Dickson’s Tea Store
Merrimack Street
Peace and War Tensions In Russia As Assembly Rules
Emperor Nicholas presses to avoid dishonorable peace, while factions split over terms. Moscow merchants back defense of honor. Baltic Mare Clausum discussed. National assembly powers outlined include press access, budget reviews, and interpellation rights with ministerial signoffs and emperor review.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Orenborg
Russia
Friends of Peace
Portsmouth
Sato
Japan
Moscow
Linovitch
Baltic
Great Britain
Germany
Assembly
National Assembly
Council of the Empire
Elections for new Russian assembly planned in October
St Petersburg reports that elections for the proposed assembly will be held on October 14 with the first meeting set for November 14 in St Petersburg. The emperor retains power to prorogue or dissolve the assembly and to determine session length.
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St. Petersburg
Drowned Boston Doctor Bradbury at Nantasket Beach
Nantasket July 31 Dr Walter L Bradbury a Boston physician in charge of the state bath houses drowned while bathing off the Nantasket reservation. A life guard witnessed the undertow pull him from shore and despite a search he was not found. He was about 29 years old.
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Nantasket
Walter L. Bradbury
Boston
Nantasket Reservation
Bath House
Bradbury
Socialist Zionists Protest over East Africa Land Offer
Basel July 31 The socialist selections of the Zionist congress issue a circular protesting treatment at meetings. They disagree with yesterday's decision to reject Britain's offer of a tract in East Africa for a Zionist colony. The congress elected an organization committee with Dr. Henry Friedenwald of Baltimore and D J L Magnes of Brooklyn as members. Magnes urged reconsideration of the British proposal on behalf of American delegates.
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Basel
Switzerland
Zionist Congress
Great Britain
East Africa
Congress
Henry Friedenwald
Baltimore
D. J. L. Magnes
Brooklyn
Magnes
Round Trip Rates to Colorado via the iNic Road
Tickets go on sale August 11 12 and 13 for west round trip rates to Colorado via the iNic Road under the American Osteopathic Association and Eagles Convention. Final return limit September 2. For details contact L P Burgess N E P A Old South Bridge Boston Mass.
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Colorado
iNic
Ate
American Osteopathic Association
Eagles
L. P. Burgess
Old South Bridge
Boston
Mass
Death of Apprentice Seaman George H. Hallet
The Navy Department announced the death of apprentice seaman George H. Hallet who was wounded in the Bennington gunboat explosion at San Diego California. The incident occurred during duty with the vessel and the casualty is reported from Washington.
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Washington
Navy Department
George H. Hallet
Bennington
San Diego
Cal
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Lancashire
Ensign Perry
Joyce
Mary M’lane
Maryland
Eclipse Party
Algeria
T. Roosevelt, Jr
DR. Bradbury
Socialist Section OF Zionists Protest
Columbia Grapho- Phone
ST. Louis
Columbia Phonograph. Co
Central Stre
Columbia Disc
Maliq
Courier-Citizen Graphophone Dept
Lowel
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