Wilson Will Inspect For Suspected Misconduct At Agriculture
Secretary Wilson declines vacation during department probes and vows a searchlight on any rumored wrong doing. Mrs Hyde seeks her husband’s salary amid pushback from officials. Justice cables advise returning prudently as Hyde reports illness and Europe trip ends pending investigations.
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Washington
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Gifford Pinchot
Weather Bureau
Bureau of Animal Industry
Holmes
Russian Peace Envoys Visit President at Sagamore Hill
Sergius Witte and Baron Rosen, Russian peace conference envoys, called on President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay. They arrived with no escorts, were escorted by confidential messengers, and a crowd gathered. officials said no formal statement would be issued about the peace conference.
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Oyster Bay
L. L
Sergius Witte
Baron Rosen
Russia
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Long Island
Komura
Takahira
Japan
M. Witte
Court session held in hospital for burglary case
In Framingham a special district court session was held at the hospital to hear John Lewis charged with breaking into Wm Cozzens home and attempting to assault Miss Mabel Cozzens. Probable cause found, Lewis held in 5000 bonds for the Middlesex grand jury term, while recovering from a fractured leg after jumping from a second story window.
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South Framingham
District Court
Framingham Hospital
John Lewis
Wm. Cozzens
Mabel Cozzens
Lewis
Middlesex Grand Jury
Cozzens
Kingsbury
Grand jury recesses in agriculture statistics probe
Washington officials report the grand jury examining the statistical bureau of the department of agriculture took a recess today until Aug 15, at which time the inquiry will resume.
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Washington
Statistical Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Witte Not Dicking For A Russian Loan
Gregory Wilen kin, the Russian government finance agent, denies reports that M. Witte seeks a new loan in the United States. He says Witte’s Wall Street visits were social and curiosity driven, with no loan discussions. Witte has long studied economics and engaged with American financiers as friends.
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New York
Gregory Wilenkin
M. Witte
United States
Wall Street
Russian Envoys Attend High Mass in New York
Sergine Witte and Baron Rosen the Russian peace envoys attended a high mass and Te Deum at St Nicholas Cathedral in New York. After services they traveled by parlor car to Oyster Bay for a formal introduction to President Roosevelt.
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New York
Sergine Witte
Baron Rosen
Maria Feodorovna
St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral
M. Witte
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Long Island Railroad
Long Island City
Militia rifle shoot opens at Bay State range
Wakefield August 4. Massachusetts state militia two day shoot began under favorable weather. Nine regiments entered ten men per team. Fifth regiment won the 200 yard contest with 423 of 500. Top individuals were Capt. Thomas McCarty Private Joseph Durward and Corporal Geo W Chesley with 45 of 50. Scores: Fifth 423 Sixth 411 First Corps Cadets 411 First Heavy Artillery 408 Eighth 407 Naval Brigade 405 Second 400 Ninth 398 Second Corps Cadets 349.
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Wakefield
Massachusetts State Militia
Bay State
Edward J. Gihon
Thomas McCarty
Joseph Durward
Geo. W. Chesley
First Heavy Artillery
Naval Brigade
Threatened wife’s life prompt Newton man arrest
Boston, Aug 4. Joseph Welch, 28, menaced his wife and forced her to accompany him under threat of being shot. Police arrested him on Chapel street in Newton after she complied and fled from mills. Welch claimed head pains and nervous prostration and will be examined by physicians.
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Boston
Joseph Welch
Chapel Street
Newton
Goode
Welch
Lowell
Daniel G. Collins
California Street
Appropriations for Tribal Schools Cease March 4
Washington Aug 4 Acting Secretary of the Interior Ryan decides that funding for Indian tribal schools in Indian Territory must end March 4 next, aligning with the cessation of tribal government for the five civilized tribes. The decision was sent in a letter to the commissioner of Indian affairs who sought guidance on contract durations with Choctaw boarding school superintendents.
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Washington
Ryan
Indian Territory
Five Civilized Tribes
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Temporary Lowell to Taunton Ball Franchise Transfer
William H. Wilson lawyer says the Lowell franchise transfer to Taunton is only temporary. He plans to sue for back salaries and seeks written assurance from New England league president Murnane that players will be paid when the franchise is sold. Wilson will travel to Boston for talks with Murnane as Taunton investors are described as non permanent holders.
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William H. Wilson
Lowell
Taunton
Mr. Wilson
Courier-Citizen
Murnane
New England League
Boston
Train Traffic Stopped Across Calcasieu Parish Quarantine
The Louisiana quarantine against yellow fever escalates as Calcasieu Parish orders all traffic halted and limits entry. Rail lines Southern Pacific Watkins and Kansas City Southern suspended through service. mail and freight may be curtailed. Governor’s action and public health officials report 54 new cases, with 29 exposed as concealed by officials. exodus continues from affected towns amid fear and displacement.
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New Orleans
Police ‘Board of
Calcasieu
Calcasien
Southern Pacific
Watkins
Kansas City Southern
Rapides
Mermental
Grant Parish
Lafayette
Board of Health
Richardson
Marine Hospital Service
Canal Street
Lousiana
Alexandria
Archbishop Chapelle
Louisiana
Jonesboro
Ark
Fever Suspects Quarantined From Galveston Steamer Neuces
Four fever suspects boarded at quarantine from the steamer Neuces arriving Galveston were transferred to Hoffman Island for observation. The group included a steerage passenger and three crew members as investigators seek the cause of abnormally high temperatures.
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New York
Galveston
Hoffman Island
Memphis Health Chief Says No Suspicious Fever Here
Dr Marcus Haas secretary of the board of health said last night that no suspicious fever exists in Memphis after a careful investigation into reports from other places Arkansas is free from the disease and the Texarkana case was diagnosed as malarial fever by officials.
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Memphis
Tenn
Marcus Haas
Board of Health
Arkansas
Texarkana
Yellow fever quarantine extends along eastern, southern borders
St Louis Missouri, August 4 The Missouri board of health will enforce the quarantine order against districts affected by yellow fever along the eastern border of the state as far north as St Louis, along the entire southern border, and along the western border up to Kansas.
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St. Louis
Missourii Board of Health
Kansas
New Orleans Health Reports Fever Cases and Deaths
Up to noon today 17 pen cases and four deaths from yette fever were reported to the city board of health.
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New Oreang
City Board of ‘Health
Mayors Refusal To Sign Gasco Contract Court Case Ends
In Wigginville Ep ping street, nearly every adult appeared in police court this morning as Karl and Kate Torgetto faced trial for being common railers and brawlers. Testimony described repeated hooting and insults, a song insult, and threats amid a tense cross examination and fierce family clashes. The judge ordered sworn testimony after defense motions were denied and adjournment followed.
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Epping Street
Wigginville
Torgettos
Mr. Torgetto
Joseph D. Dillon
White's Tannery
Chicago forger Norman Roberts arrested on spree
Norman E. Roberts, 27, described as an alleged money order raiser and forger, was jailed at a sub post station after being linked to swindles in 21 cities. Police say his scheme mirrors other Chicago cases, with a notable female accomplice previously sent to the penitentiary. His travels covered New York, Boston, Providence, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, New London, and other eastern cities.
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Chicago
Norman E. Roberts
Roberts
New York
Boston
Providence
Pawtucket
Woonsocket
R. 1
New London
Conn
Settlement Reached in 3 Million Gorham Suit
Providence Aug 4 Counsel for Geo H Robinson plaintiff in a 3 million damage suit against Edward Holbrook announced an amicable out of court settlement. Holbrook and Robinson are president and vice president of Gorham Manufacturing Co. Terms were not public but satisfactory to both parties. Proceedings will be discontinued.
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Providence
R. I
Geo. H. Robinson
Edward Holbrook
Holbrook
Robinson
Gorham Manufacturing Co
Heir to Spanish Throne Infante dies of meningitis
San Sebastian Spain Aug 4 The Infante Maria Alfonso heir presumptive to the throne died today of meningitis He was born Feb 28 1903 The Infante's father Prince Charles of Bourbon will marry in November to Princess Maria Teresa sister of the late Princess of the Asturias and king Alfonso's sister
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San Sebastian
Spain
Infante
Maria Alfonso
Princess of the Asturias
Alfonso
Prince Charles of Bourbon
Maria Teresa
Board to review Endicott coastal defenses visits ports
The joint army and navy board set up a sub committee to visit major sea ports and inspect fortifications either built or under construction. The panel will convene in Boston next Monday for the inspection tour and assessment of coastal defenses.
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Washington
Joint
Army and Navy Board
Endicott Board For
United States
Boston
Washburn resigns as Massachusetts savings bank commissioner
Frederick B. Washburn, a Massachusetts savings bank commissioner, resigned today to accept the role of assistant treasurer at Worcester Five Cent Savings Bank. He has been serving his first term as commissioner.
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Boston
Derick B. Washburn
Savings Bank Commissioners of
Massachusetts
Worcester Five Cent Savings Bank
Washburn
Corp Smith Breaks Army Marksmanship Records
Chicago August 4. Corp Joseph C Smith of Company G Twenty fifth Infantry Fort Reno Oklahoma set new U S Army marksman records at Fort Sheridan. He scored 181 of 200 in slow fire and 97 of 100 in rapid fire, a historic achievement by a colored soldier.
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Chicago
Fort Sheridan
Joseph c¢. Smith
Smith
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Fort Reno
Okla
Mayor Opposes Street Lighting Price As Excessive
Mayor Casey returns unsigned a street lighting contract with the Lowell Gas Light Company. He cites the price of $28.50 per lamp per year as excessive and notes a Boston schedule cost of about $18.63 per lamp. He compares with an American Street Lamp and Supply Company offer at $23 per lamp and highlights potential city savings of about $56,000 over five years.
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Lowell Electric Light Company
Lowell Gas Light Company
New York
Hosmer
Casey
Lowell
Mass
Edward S. Hosmer
City of
Weisbach Company
Weisbach Boulevard
Boston
Welsbach Company
American Street Lamp and Supply Company
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Bureau of Statistics
Europe
Department of Justice
Hyde
the Babbitt CO
Opticians
Bon Marche
Central Savings Bank
Central Street
Witte
Bay State Range
Massachusett
Newton Mill Hand
Charles E. Adams
N. G. Lamson
Merrimack River Savings Bank
Middlesex Street
Guaranty Fund
Pag
GASCO
Annie Moore
Torgette
Mrs. Torgette
Maria
Kate Torgette
Andrew Moore
Nellie Dillon
Joseph D
Officerva
Gorham Co
Caswell Optical Co
Bridge St
Washington Savings Bank
Central St
Lowell Trust Co
Ei-Azhar
Central
Washmurn
Electric Light Company Has
New York Company
E. S. Hosmer
Ayer
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