Two Men Shot Near Dover Race Track in Quarrel
A late night shooting at Granite State Park outside Dover followed a quarrel between Negroes. John Clare fled after the gunfire. Aleck Rollinson was wounded in the head area and Samuel O Neil was seriously hurt by a bullet to the side. Police traced Clare’ s escape and said two Negroes boarded the night freight. Clare may be one.
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Dover
N. H
Granite State Park
John Clare
Waverley House
McNally
Dobbins
Miss Whitney
Pongoo Road
O'Neil
Joseph Bushway
Claverhill
Bushway
Park Hotel
Clare
Powers Trial Witness Claims $300 Settlement Offer
In Georgetown Ky Aug 10 Mrs John Davis wife of one accused in the Goebel assassination testifies that Caleb Powers was at her house on Jan 25 and did not leave his room after 11 as John Powers lay ill The defense cites Robert Noakes testimony and Solomon Wilder recounts Noakes presence in Corbin The defense also cites a $100000 legislative appropriation for捕 apprehension of the assassin and Walder Day testifies Youtsey offered $300 to settle the contest with the Goebel case
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
John Davis
Goebel
Powers
Caleb Powers
John Powers
Robert Noakes
State House
Solomon Wilder
Whitley County
Corbin
Wilder
Noakes
Noakes Company
William Goeel
Walder Day
Youtsey
Eastwood Murder Trial Prosecution rests case in Vermont
The Eastwood murder trial in Middlebury Vermont ended its prosecution forenoon session after the court denied Mrs Fastwood the right to testify. Rev Jerome Wood testified that Mrs Eastwood joined his Jamaica Plain church in 1896 and briefly left her husband to Shirley. Eastwood later sought to persuade Mrs Wood to intervene. He described threats and profanity toward his wife. The defense began its case with Mrs Eastwood, the defendant's stepmother, first to testify in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Eastwood
Wood
Shirley
Eastwood described as unsettled after accidents and drinking
Witnesses recall Eastwood's altered demeanor following a railroad crash three years earlier and a prior serious injury to his spine. Fenn and Van Ness testified Eastwood drank with Eastwood in Troy the night before the shooting, noting a wild look, purplish face, and unsettled mind. Court adjourned to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
F. A. Purdy
Johnsonville
New York
Eastwood
Fenn
Troy
Andrew van Ness
Furzone Arrested in Marlboro Murder Case
Francesco Furzone, about 23, was arrested in Marlboro early this morning for the murder of Loretta di Marzio in Boylston after a card game quarrel. Di Marzio was stabbed. Furzone and Paulino fled, later found in bed and taken into custody with officers surrounding the Winter street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Francesco Furzone
Loretta di Marzio
Boylston
Furzone
Paulino
di Marzio
Clinton
Fursone
F. H. Baldwin
Fanny McPherson Charged With Larceny and Fraud
Fannie McPherson also called Mary Livingston and Frances Innhart was arraigned in Boston municipal court and held in 1000 bond until August 15 on two larceny counts and a charge of fraudulently obtaining board and rooms with no payment. Prosecution cites two business houses and Essex House as complainants. Her lawyer pleaded not guilty and a lower court trial date is set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Fannie McPherson
Mary Livingston
Frances Innhart
Municipal Criminal Court
Dewey
Essex House
Brattleboro Trio Arrested in Vermont Murder Case
Wm Odell, his wife Elizabeth Odell, and Della Colson are held on a murder charge in Whitingham. State Attorney H G Barber alleges Luke Risley was killed after moving to a farm they shared. Risley disappeared after drawing a pension and reportedly had $70. Conflicting stories arose as officers moved to arrest them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Wm. Odell
Elizabeth Odell
Della Colson
Whitingham
H. G. Barber
Luke Risley
Risley
Odells
King Philip Row Participants Sentenced in District Court
Fall River Aug 10 The district court yesterday convicted Elzear Rock and James Dusty for involvement in the scuffle aboard the steamer King Philip returning from Mount Hope park. Rock received one year in the house of correction, Dusty one month in jail. Rock appealed and was held for the superior criminal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
District Court
King Philip
Mount Hope Park
Elzear Rock
House of Correction
James Dusty
Rock
Superior Criminal Court
Lightning Destroys Barn in Lawrence Area
A barn owned by Geo Bancroft in Lawrence and occupied by Jos Edwards was struck and destroyed by lightning this afternoon. Loss estimated at 1200. Many trees blown down. A horse owned by George Gould of Dracut was killed. his driver was rendered unconscious but recovered.
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Lawrence
Mass
Geo. Bancroft
Jos
Edwards
George Gould
Dracut
Shemara Runs Aground Off Castle Near Boston Port
The steam yacht Shemara, chartered to Mr. Barbour of New York, ran aground near the castle’s lower end while departing Boston for Newport to join the New York Yacht Club. Listed badly to starboard, there is fear of serious damage and a tug will attempt to float her on the flood tide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Newport
New York Yacht Club
Shemara
Barbour
New York
Hobson Coming Home Arranged Greensboro Reception
News from Greensboro Alabama reports preparations for a reception and presentation for Lieut Richard Pearson Hobson Merrimac hero upon his return from the Orient. Friends plan an elaborate silver service testimonial at his Greensboro home likely in early September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Greensboro
Ala
Orient
Richard Pearson Hobson
Merrimac Fame
Hobson
Heat Wave Claims Multiple Deaths Across Cities
In New York on August 10 eleven deaths were attributed to extreme heat with infant mortality rising and horses dying amid a heat wave surpassing 1896 records. Thermometer readings reached 94 degrees by evening with higher street temperatures and widespread prostrations. Chicago logged nine deaths and fifteen prostrations while Philadelphia reported five deaths and twenty prostrations from the heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Weather Bureau
Philadelphia
Sunburned to death in Bridgeport coal yard
The body of James Dugan was found in the rear of Roswell's coal yard in Bridgeport Connecticut today, burned by sun exposure. He had been dead about 24 hours and the flesh peeled off as if from a furnace. It is believed he wandered into the coal yard while intoxicated and slept.
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Bridgeport
Conn
James Dugan
Roswell
Dugan
Coat Yard
New Record Set In Mt Washington Run By Edgar Welch
Edgar Welch of Raymond Maine aged 51 extended his long distance feats on Mt Washington riding a winding carriage road in a four mile descent. He clocked 16 minutes 55 seconds to reach the halway point four miles from the summit beating last year's 17 minutes 30 seconds and a four minute faster time than before. Welch, a veteran amateur runner, has previously claimed marks of 15 miles in 1 hour 48 minutes and 62 miles in 12 hours among other endurance feats.
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Mt. Washington
N. H
Edgar Welch
Raymond, Me
Welch
Hal-Way
Robber Grabbed Diamond Earring From Mrs Krulewitch
In New York a robber on a Canal street car tore a six carat diamond earring valued at 700 dollars from Mrs Bessie Krulewitch’s left ear. The thief leapt from the car at Rutgers street and escaped into a crowded sidewalk, pursued by Mrs Krulewitch and a detective but lost in the throng.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bessie Krulewitch
Canal Street
Rutgers Street
Anti-Imperialists to Convene Delegates from Boston Area
Credentials issued by the American anti imperialist league executive committee bring over five hundred delegates to the Indianapolis convention starting next Wednesday. Boston and vicinity will send 30 delegates while New England totals are uncertain. Delegates will travel individually rather than as a single Boston body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
American Anti-Imperialist League
Indianapolis
Vicinity
New England
Reverend Townsend Plans Negro Department Store
Cincinnati August 10 reports Rev M Townsend aims to open a department store devoted to elevating the Negro. The initiative seeks to provide business opportunities and stimulate community advancement through targeted employment and commerce.
Negro employment drive by AME church leader in Chicago
Rev J M Townsend elected field secretary of AME mission work in Chicago outlines a plan to open a department store as a joint white and colored venture. He says the key is employment beyond menial work and compares black advancement to Jewish progress through capital and enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicaago
J. M. Townsend
Allen
Homecoming banquet honors Henry M. Putney in Boston
Hon. Henry M. Putney editor of the Manchester Mirror and Farmer and Paris exposition United States commissioner was feted at a Boston University Club banquet by Boston and New Hampshire friends. Isaac F. Paul presided with Putney to his right as guests included William Harrington Dr Egan Caithness and Andrew Latimer. Speeches of welcome followed Mr Paul Perry H. Dow Nelson Hastings James F. Sweeney and Judge Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Henry M. Putney
Manchester
Mirror and Farmer
United States
New Hampshire
University Club
Derryfield Club
William Harrington
Fatally Burned in Malden Kerosene Fire Accident
Mrs. Sarah Hoyt a domestic at 10 Fairview avenue Malden was fatally burned last night while kindling a fire with kerosene oil. An explosion occurred when the match touched oil-saturated kindling and she died at Malden hospital at four this morning after severe burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Sarah Hoyt
Ruth Sanderson
Fairview Avenue
Malden
Malden Hospital
AFTER SYRIANS
Lawrence board of health conducted another nighttime inspection of the Syrian quarter and found little improvement. Many small chambers housed six to ten people with poor ventilation and strong odors. Residents were told they would have one more chance to comply with health laws or face prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Board of Health
Palestro sinks after Diamond Shoals encounter near Cape Hatteras
The British steamer Palestro bound from Pensacola to Liverpool with lumber and cargo valued around 200000 dollars lies waterlogged near Diamond Shoals and is sinking. All crew will be repatriated via Norfolk as the British vice-consul arranges passage home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Diamond Shoals
Cape Hatteras
Pensacola
Liverpool
Roosevelt to Open Western Campaign in Iowa in Waterloo
Waterloo Iowa Aug 10 The Republican state committee says Governor Roosevelt will start the western campaign in this city on Sept 20 This will be his sole Iowa speech and marks the campaign kickoff in the region with statewide attention
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
Republican State Committee
Roosevelt
West
Ex Fire Chief Slashes Wife Then Self in Tragic Halt
New York report notes ex Fire Battalion Chief John Hogan of Jersey City killed his wife Catherine, about 55, and wounded himself with a razor. He is about 40. Doctors cannot yet determine if either will live. The couple’s history includes Hogan’s prior firing injuries and possible brain impact from a skull fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Hogan
Jersey City
Catherine
Hogan
Body found near railroad tracks in Woburn
Aug 10 report says berry pickers found a male body near Mast Woburn railroad tracks. A revolver with an empty shell lay nearby and a handbag under a tree. Medical Examiner Blake ruled death by self harm. The man, about 40, six feet tall, bore a horsewhip neck pin and carried envelopes marked Mrs Powers Sackville N B.
Dynamite mine found under house in Bennington
In Bennington Vermont on August 10 a dynamite mine was discovered under an old house behind the residence of L. E. Holden on Common street. The device contained six large cartridges and 18 foot fuses with a firing cap and appears to have been placed there years ago with no clear explanation for its presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
L. EB. Holden
Common Street
Big Gold Shipment Leaves for England with Bank Concessions
New York August 10 The Bank of England granted extra concessions enabling a shipment of 8.25 million dollars to depart on the steamer Campania tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bank of England
Campania
Lockout Ends at American Shoe Machinery Plant
Winchester Aug 10 The lockout between American Shoe Machinery company and its employees is settled. President Winslow said old workers will be taken back. Union is reported broken up and many men seek employment elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
American Shoe Machinery Company
Winslow
Italian inventor at White House parade of explosive device
A swarthy stranger named Professor Figuccia arrived at the White House with a hand satchel and an Italian invention he claimed was an explosive projectile. Unable to explain in English, he displayed the device to guards who viewed it as a heavy brass shell with a spiral interior. The man fled under suspicion while the servant vanished. secret service was alerted to monitor the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Professor Figuccia
White House
King Humbert
Secret Service Office
Montana Methodists Back President In Crisis Rally
The Montana conference of the Methodist Episcopal church adopted resolutions praising the President and the nation. It commends the army and navy, the leadership of Congress, and the nationwide spread of American influence. The church expresses sympathy for sailors soldiers missionaries and citizens and prays for their deliverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Stull
Montana Volunteers
Congress
White House Canton link boosts McKinley stay
Canton Ohio August 10 President McKinley’s residence visit gains a vacation tone as a permanent long distance line connects the White House with his library Secretary Root met the president by phone and with Acting Secretary Atlee draft replies to Minister Conger were approved though not expected to be released no confirmation yet of Conger’s receipt of dispatches from the state department
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Canton
McKinley
White House
Root
Atlee
Conger
State Department
Armor Plate Bids From Bethlehem and Carnegie
Bethlehem and Carnegie companies submitted identical bids for about 18 200 tons of the 36 000 tons advertised at 490 for thick armor and 411 20 for thin. Midvale Steel offered to supply the whole amount on a sliding scale from 438 with no royalties but refused to contract for less than 20 000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Bethlehem
Carnegie
Midvale Steel Company
Cuban teachers to visit New York then sail from Philadelphia
Washington events later this month will lead Cuban teachers to New York for a visit before proceeding to Philadelphia where they will stay August 22 and 23 as guests of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
C. C. Mann
Harvard College
Agricultural Report Shows Cotton at 76 in Early August
The August monthly report from the statistician of the department of agriculture records cotton at an average condition of 76 as of August 1, up from 75.8 on July 1, 1900. It lists prices and conditions for corn, spring wheat, oats, barley, spring rye, buckwheat, potatoes, and timothy hay with various percentages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Ambitious Summer Girl Warned Against Idleness
A columnist warns that a summer girl with ambition in August is a high pressure engine unsafe to tie to, suggesting activity and purpose can be risky to neglect or misdirect during vacation.
Peruna Strengthens Chicago Banker Says It Helps
Mathias Leif secretary of Uniform Bank Catholic Knights of America writes from 38327 North Clark Street Chicago Illinois praising Peruna as a strengthening tonic after three years use. He notes his system wears down and Peruna helps rebuild it while business prevents leaving work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathias Leif
Uniform Bank
Catholic Knights of America
North Clark Street
Chicago
Ill
Curtailment Benefit Considered by Fall River Weavers
Fall River Mass Aug 10 a special general meeting of the Weavers union will be held Monday evening to decide on paying a curtailment allowance during the shut down movement. The decision could involve thousands of dollars from union funds. The Spinners union has already approved the benefit and will start tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
Weavers’ Union
Free Pass Plank Adopted by Democratic State Convention
In Waco Texas August 10 the Democratic state convention reconvened to amend the free pass plank in the platform. Ex Gov Hogg introduced the amendment last night and it passed again by a good majority. Hogg apologized for harsh language to the convention as tensions eased among Hogg supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
Hogg
Alabama's Trial Postponed Due to Dry Dock Issue
Washington reports the preliminary official trial of the battleship Alabama, scheduled for the 20th off the New England coast, is postponed because dry dock No 8 at the New York navy yard is in defective condition. Officials say there will be no great delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York Navy Yard
Alabama
New England
Sam Robinson Convicted in Georgia Criminal Assault
Marietta Georgia August 10 Sam Robinson a Black man was convicted of criminal assault on Mrs George Inter was and sentenced to hang on September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta, Ga
Sam Robinson
George Inter
Steamer Sylviana in Distress Off Ostend
The British steamship Sylviana commanded by Captain Wyatt, traveling from Montreal to Antwerp, anchored off Ostend today due to disordered machinery. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sylviana
Wyatt
Montreal
Antwerp
Ostend
Secretary Hay's Brilliant Stroke in China Diplomacy
The Atlantic praises Secretary Hay for securing an international guarantee of equal rights in China. It argues the pact marks a permanent, high sanction that signals a unified great power stance, reducing Beijing’s exploitation and easing future solutions. The piece lauds Hay as a broad minded statesman and a clever diplomat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark B. Dunnell
China
Hay
Argument-Prone Husband Refuses Any Dish That Agrees
A Lynn wife reports her spouse abstains from eating anything that he might agree with, highlighting a comical stalemate at home while he stubbornly avoids compatible foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Harvard Beverages Praised By International Connoisseurs
A compiled tasting note praises Harvard beverages as pure wholesome and fine products. Dr Morrison and Dr Westgate endorse minerals hops and malt as healthful and flavorful. London critics Forbes Martine and Mon La Porte commend Harvard for stock body aroma and hop taste.
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Harvard
Morrison
Westgate
Forbes
Cafe
London
Geoffrey
Strand Res
France
Martine
Connoisseur
Mon la Porte
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William Odell
Whitingham, Vt
Mount Hope
Edger Welch
Boston and Vicinity
Rev. M. Townsend
Cincinnati
Putney
Paris
Palestro
Scott
Bethlehem and
Carnegie Companies
Agricultural Report
Percy W. Moss
Paragould
Ark
O. W. Grier
Watsontown
Peruna
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Chicago, Ill
Aera
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Worcester
Lowell
Bowler Bros
Fall River Weavers’ Union
America
England
Germany
Heidelberg
von Kneller
von Pfeiffer
Seton
Harvard Brewing Co
Lowell, Mass, U.S
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