Rostrovski Murderer Condemned in Monastir Clashes Continue
Monastir and Salonica consuls warn of possible massacres as Turkish forces seize Krushevo near Monastir in a continuing clash with insurgents. A court martial executed gendarme Halim for Rostkovski's murder, while another received fifteen years. Russia seeks execution of the killer amid indemnity talks.
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Constantinople
Krushevo
Monastir
Salonica
Revolutionary Committee
M. Rostkovski
Russia
Porte
Halim
Corbett Jeffries Clash: Fighters Confident Ahead of Title Bout
San Francisco fans await the Corbett v Jeffries showdown with both champions in peak condition and confident of victory. Jeffries, favored at two to one, vows no forecast on duration while Corbett aims to reclaim the crown. Both camps share the same ring sentiment as trainers back the duel. The bout splits gross receipts with 75 percent to the winner and 25 percent to the loser.
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San Francisco
James J. Corbett
James J. Jeffries
Jeffries
Corbett
Tommy Ryan
Prof
Dare
Hank Kenny
Tom Corbett
Sam Bergen
Mills to Rest as Woolen Market Tightens
The Beaver Brook mills of Collinsville owned by the American Woolen company will close tomorrow for two weeks, idling 700 to 800 workers. The Bay State mills in Lowell also shut down except minor departments, due to weak woolen market demand. Both mills resume two weeks from Monday, with the fall trade expected to revive activity for at least a year.
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Beaver Brook
Collinsville
American Woolen Company
Bay State
Lowell
Massachusetts Battleship Reaches Dry Dock Quietly
Bar Harbor Maine August 14 News reports no change in the damaged battleship Massachusetts condition as she rests in the lower harbor after moving from the upper harbor. Ammunition anchors and heavy movables are aboard the collier and government tug. Sailing orders were expected to Brooklyn dry docks today and Captain Manney said the ship could move under steam but preferred to return.
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Bar Harbor
Massachusetts
Brooklyn Dry Docks
Manney
McGee resigns from Smithsonian ethnology post
Washington Aug. 14. Prof. W J McGee ethnologist in charge of the Smithsonian Bureau of American Ethnology resigns and severs ties with the institution. He says the St Louis exposition will demand over a year of his time and attention. Differences reportedly arose with Prof W H Holmes over functions and authority. McGee has been with the bureau since 1892.
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Washington
W. J. McGee
Bureau of American Ethnology
Smithsonian Institute
Bureau
Smithsonian
McGee
St. Louis Exposition
W. H. Holmes
Prof. McGee
Bureau of Ethnology
Death of Ellen Cotter Due to Heart Failure
Miss Ellen Cotter an longtime resident dies at home 4 Wiles Avenue Centralville about 6 this morning falling back after rising from bed. Medical Examiner Irish notified and expected to sign the death return disease of the heart. Survived by several nephews and nieces.
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Ellen Cotter
Wiles Avenue
Centralville
Irish
Miss Cotter
Parliament prorogued as Balfour answers Commons
London August 14 Parliament closed its session with Premier Balfour answering questions in the Commons. He cited delays in the Venezuelan issue due to France and Spain objecting to English, and noted Macedonia troubles amid Christian dissensions. The Lords then heard the King's speech proroguing Parliament, highlighting Ireland housing efforts, land reform, and reforms in India and South Africa.
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London
House of Commons
Balfour
Great Britain
Germany
France
Spain
Macedonia
Bal
Winpet
Mier
Lords
Portugal
Prent Loubet
America
Ireland
Turkey
South Africa
India
Par- Linsremt
Wanted a girl for general house work in small family
WANTED A girl to do general house work in a small family. Must be good cook and washer and froner. Good wages and a good place to a good girl. Address H. Mabie, ONce ae at FOR SALE-Mattings, carpetings, kitchen range, desk and other household goods. This sale will continue one week only, by Mrs. W. C. Phillips, Billerica Centre, Mass. and 3t $20.00 EARNS $1000.00 IN ONE MONTH -This represents average profits for past seven months. No oil wells, gold mines, grain or stocks. A straightforward, hon orable business proposition, coming from an established corporation with $100,000 capital. National bank references. Write forrticulars, Star & Crescent Co., 226 La Salle street, Chicago, al5 it
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H. Mabie
W. C. Phillips
Billerica Centre
Mass
National Bank
Star & Crescent Co
la Salle Street
Chicago
Condition unchanged as Lord Salisbury remains ill
London report says Lord Salisbury passed a fairly night with no material change in his condition this morning. Lord Robert Cecil notes his father seems slightly stronger than yesterday.
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London
Lord Salisbury
Robert Cecil
Narrow escape as live trolley wire traps switchman
Edward Yookers, a Broadway Brooklyn ferries switchman, was caught by a live trolley wire for five minutes. Spectators numbered five hundred watched the incident as the wire snapped and curled around him. An ambulance surgeon said he would likely recover.
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New York
Edward Yookers
Broadway
Brooklyn
Yookers
Close Call for Lincoln School Mason at Aiken Street
John Palin, a stone mason at Lincoln school site, narrowly escaped serious injury when a heavy rock toppled, struck the edge of a well, and crushed his right wrist instead of his head. He was taken to Emergency hospital. He resides at 129 Aiken Street.
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John Palin
Lincoln School
Mr.Polin
Polin
Aiken Street
Post Office Burglary Strikes Hampton NH
In Hampton New Hampshire on August 14 burglars ransacked the local post office during the night. They blew open the safe removing 25 dollars in small bills and a large amount of postage stamps and valuable government papers. Tools were left behind as if disturbed.
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Hampton, N. H
Veterans parade marks Occupation day in Manila
Manila on August 14 observed Occupation day with an 800 strong parade of veterans in blue shirts and khaki. A banquet followed where campaign stories were recounted and battles rehashed. Commissioner Smith delivered the principal address.
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Manila
Army of the Philippines
Commissioner Smith
Cherry Pectoral and Doctor Fail to Stop Cough
An elderly patient is advised by a doctor and a pharmacist that Ayer is Cherry Pectoral cannot fully halt a persistent cough, prompting continued search for relief and possible alternatives. The note reflects historic medical advertising language and suggests ongoing attention from health professionals.
Relief Fund Receipts From Courier Citizen Expose Donations
A historical ledger lists Relief Fund receipts and disbursements for August, including amounts paid to Treasurer John C Burke on August 4, 6 and 11 totaling 9583.28. Donations from Boston firms, individuals, and groups cover a wide range from 2.00 to 160.00, with entries for the Forge Village benefit dance and other contributors such as Henry F Whiting and the F of A Merrimack.
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John C. Burke
Courier-Citizen Relief Fund
Boston & Northern St. Ry. Co
Forge Village
S. H. Knox & Co
Davenport, Peters & Co
Charlotte P. Kitson
Employes North Helmsford Mbounop
Contributions fall in for relief fund and new donors listed
Previously acknowledged contributions total 2910 dollars with 172 received Wednesday. New subscriptions include 903 dollars and 1075 dollars from various donors. Mayor Howe notes gifts from Davenport Peters & Co and the Lawrence Christian Endeavor union, with letters of sympathy attached.
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Kidder, Peabody & Co
COBH
Boston Globe
Charles 2. Howe
Relef Fund
Davenport, Peters & Co
Boston
Christian Endeavor Union of
Lawrence
Mayor Howe
Worcester Junk Shop Fined Over Minor-Goods Deals
Worcester police court session dealt with minor cases. W. H. French faced continuance to August 20 due to counsel absence. John M. Kelley fined $5 for drunkenness with gambling gear. Quados fined $15 for selling to minors plus $20 for receiving stolen property. Judge Hadley warns against junk sales to minors and detains adultery defendants at $500 bond. Catherine Roberts jailed three months on drunkenness. suspended after six months.
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W. H. French
John M. Kelley
Worcester
Hadley
Kelley
Manuel P. Quados
F. P. River
Quados
Aiken Street
Lakeview Avenue
Quades
Clarence Fife
Fannie A. Douglas
Catherine Roberts
Expedition Returns From Pacific Islands Survey Mission
The first California Academy of Sciences voyage in the schooner Marie Sachs returned after 4000 miles to San Francisco. About 1000 bird specimens and many botanical samples were collected. Twenty gallons of alcohol held snakes and lizards. Socorro Clarion and Revellagigede islands were visited. Socorro hosts a 4000 foot volcano, wild sheep, and Guadaloupe goats.
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San Francisco
California Academy of Sciences
Pacific
Marie Sachs
Socorro
Clarion
Revellagigede
Prince Mestchersky Warned by Censor Over Criticism
St. Petersburg on August 14 Prince Mestchersky who attacked high provincial officials in the Grazhdanin has received an official censor warning for his recent newspaper criticisms.
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St. Petersburg
Prince Mestchersky
the Grazhdnanin
Vacation Wardrobe Essentials for Late Summer Travel
The notice urges last two weeks vacationers to pack a negligee shirt and bathing suit, plus travel items like a golf cap, blue serge or flannel suit. London Town Cloth is spotlighted, full dress and tuxedo needed for social events, with Merrimack prices highlighted as reasonable. Caps offers feature a broad assortment despite limited stock elsewhere.
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London
Merrimack
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J. B. Marcum
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Breathitt County
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J. T. Fontaine
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G. C. Brock
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J. L. Barnard
Highland Council
Royal Area
Auros
G.A.R
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Louis Alexander
Aaa Ae Emulus Thompson Commandery
C. G.C
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Catherine Oatman
Thomas ©. Donnelly
William J. Griffin
John J. Shelley
Boston & Northern Street Railway Company
the Merrimack
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