Russian naval move intensifies Balkan crisis in Istanbul
Aug 19 reports from Constantinople detail a Russian squadron expected to anchor near Miada in European Turkey. Turkeys fears rise over possible Macedonian governance demands and European officers in gendarmerie. Massacres at Salonica, guard measures, and unrest in Uskub and Dibra cited as fears grow, while Italian warship proximity signals broader European maneuvering.
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Constantinople
Bay of
Miada
European
Turkey
Burgis
Bosphorus
Salonica
Uskub
Dibra
Rome
Italy
Minerva
Lemnos
Aegean Sea
Reumberto
Agosta
Sicily
Ottoman
Cagilar
Sardinia
Turey
Naval demonstration may be joint in Turkish waters
Paris reports that Russia ordering a naval squadron toward Turkish waters may soon trigger a joint European demonstration before Salonica. France and Austria are expected to co operate, with other powers sharing Turkish interests, while Germany remains noncommittal. The Russian squadron will not yet proceed to Constantinople.
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Andrianople
Bosphorus
Turkey
Mussia
Rostkovski
Salonica
Russia
Austria
Paris
France
Germany
Constantiople
Pease Charged With Firing On Caribou Steamer
Jule Pease was arrested at Chesuncook and brought to Dover for trial on a charge of firing four shots at the steamer Caribou during a Chesuncook lake voyage Friday. The Caribou carried a large tourist party and is owned by J. F. Smith. Pease reportedly envied the steamboat business and owns a lake steamer.
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Dover
Jule Pease
Chesuncook
Chesuncook Lake
J. F. Smith
Pease
Bandits Attack Dynamite Magazine Near Manchurian Frontier
A dispatch from Port Arthur reports that native bandits attacked a dynamite magazine near the Manchurian frontier station and attempted to blow it up. Cossack detachment captured twenty bandits, but most escaped.
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St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Manchurian Frontier Station
Walking Skirts at Merrimack Early Fall Showing
The Merrimack department store presents an early fall showing of walking skirts ideal for mountain and country outings. Styles include the Mason skirt with wide welt seams and button trim, plain cheviot corset skirts, and flaring striped options. Prices start at $5, with custom order options and attention to fit and workmanship.
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Merrimack
Warships Enter Rockland Harbor in Fog Delayed Fleet
The first of the North Atlantic fleet, led by the Panther, docked at Rockland, Maine, after the Presidential review near Oyster Bay. A second ship was sighted, but heavy fog slowed the fleet, delaying their arrival before noon.
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Rockland
Presidential Review
Oyster Bay
Panther
Carpenter loses fingers in factory circular saw mishap
Wm. H. Tobey, 50, a carpenter from 90 Appleton Street, was rushed to Emergency hospital at 8:45 this morning after his right thumb and three fingers were severed by a circular saw at the American Hide and Leather company works. He was removed by ambulance from the scene.
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Wm. H. Tobey
American Hide and Leather Company
Tobey
Appleton Street
Steamers Bangor and Jones collide near Rockland
In dense fog early today the City of Bangor struck the Frank Jones at Rockland Me. The City of Bangor was uninjured and continued to Bangor. The Frank Jones suffered bulwark damage and a damaged starboard wheel but is expected to be repairable without serious delay.
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Boston
Eastern Steamship
City of Bangor
Frank Jones
Rockland
City of
Bangor
Portland
Mount Desert
Eastern Steamship Company
Fachias
Frank Jonés
Wie
Relief Fund Sees Ongoing Contributions and Needs
The Relief Committee reports ongoing donations of clothing and bedding and notes that several thousand dollars more are needed. A Riverside Park explosion damage report states losses amount to three times the Relief Fund, with every dollar urgent. Totals up to date show generosity but aim to surpass $15,000 soon.
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Riverside Park
Contributions to Courier Citizen Summary
List of donors and amounts to the Courier Citizen Relief Fund dated Aug 6 and Aug 18 1894 with payments to John C Burke treasurer totaling 10776 08 includes Fifth Street Baptist Church Fr Mathew Total Abstinence Society Billerica Frederick Lawton Bricklayers Union Mrs L C Merrill and others plus a total for other contributions.
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John C. Burke
Courier-Citizen Relief Fund
Deeghay
Fifth Street Baptist Church
Mathew
Billerica
Frederick Lawton
Bricklayers’ Union
L. C. Merrill
Pawtucket Church
T. Eaton
Court Gen
Courier-Citizen Co
Contributions Pour In For Relief Fund Across Chelmsford
Donations of clothing and other items arrive from Mrs. J. B. Wilson Miss Mary E. Cutler and numerous Chelmsford residents along with a heartfelt letter from Los Angeles. GEO. F. BATON and MRS. L. C. MERRILL send checks for relief funds highlighting a regional solidarity in 1903.
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J. B. Wilson
Mary E. Cutler
Tewksbury
C. H. Coburn
N. J. Wier
F. M. Blanchard
Billerica
Paige Street Free Baptist Church
C. W. Moore
Moore
L. J. Johnson
George Canney
R. H. Burgess
B. Murch
California
Los Angeles
Cal
Courier-Citizen Co
Geo. F. Baton
The
American Hide & Leather Co
Los Angeles Traction Company
Maj C H Smith Dies Not Likely to Recover
Cartersville Georgia August 19 Major C H Smith lies at deathbed at home with physician saying no recovery likely. Family and friends await outcome as local community grimly follows the case.
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Cartersville, Ga
C.h.smith
Laureate Boots for Ladies Boost Fit and Comfort
The Laureate Boot claims superior comfort for women with anatomically correct fit, arched support, and a ball-of-foot weight balance. It compares favorably to McKay sewn boots with hemlock tanned insoles, offering several upper styles and widths from A to E in sizes 2 to 8.
Lawyer Donahue Pleads for the Poor in Police Court
In Middlesex Village a blind defendant, Charles E. Vinal, faced three liquor related charges. Lawyer D J Donahue denounced alleged selective enforcement, prompting a judge to convict on illegal selling while finding him guilty only of illegal keeping and delaying sentence to Sept 19. Vinal also faced liquor nuisance acquittal, with other cases concluding as fines and transfers.
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D. J. Donahue
W. R. Kew
Vinal
Alexander McCloughery
Old Middlesex
Thomas Atkinson
Ayer
Atkinson
Donahue
Pickman
Winal
Frank Barnard
Hadley
Commonwealth
John Leroy
George A. Willette
Patrick Smith
State Farm
Sarah A. Mellen
Speculation On Westerners Facing Champion Dohertys
Newport R I Aug 19 Crowds gather as a British American lawn tennis final looms The Dohertys lead the English challengers with Wardner and Collins strong but the home crowd backs the Westerners The first set goes to Doherty and Waidner serves falter in bright sun as fans weigh odds and hopes for an American victory
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Newport
R. L
Ward
Ware
Collins
Wardner
Dohertys
Wrenns
Davis
Larned
Wright
Waidner
R. F. Doherty
H. L. Doherty
Woods and wife may surrender in Best case
New York report says Dr John D Woods and his wife planned to surrender to the Essex County prosecutor in Newark within a few days. Woods is said to be hiding near Asbury Park following the death of Lonell Wm J Best at San Rafael California last April.
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New York
John D. Woods
Lonel Wm. J. Best
San Rafael
Cal
Essex County
N. J.im
Newark
Woods
Asbury Park
Robbery at Exchange Place Involves Fall River Man
William R. Richards, retired jeweler, was robbed of a $150 diamond stud on Exchange Place. An express driver named Lyons chased the thief and captured him in a lane east of Butler Exchange. James Brennan, 51, of Fall River, Mass, was identified and arrested after the stud was recovered.
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Providence
R. I
William R. Richards
Policeman Stabbed While Arresting in Brooklyn
New York August 19. Policeman Joseph Buchert of the Williamsburg district was assaulted early today by a crowd of ruffians. He was stabbed in the back and badly injured, possibly fatally, as he attempted to arrest one of them. All suspects escaped.
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New York
Joseph Buchert
Williamsburg
Brooklyn
Merrimack Clothing Co Tailored Clothes for Men and Women
Merrimack Clothing Co offers tailored garments for men and women featuring custom fit suits jackets and dresses. Local shop highlights quality fabrics and craftsmanship with ready to wear options and alterations available.
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Merrimack Clothing Co
Macedonian Situation Seen Less Dangerous
Sofia Bulgaria Aug 19 officials say the general Macedonian situation is distinctly less dangerous than a week ago with unity among powers toward faster reform enforcement. Hope grows that trouble will remain within current bounds.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Macedonia
Rescue crews recover sixteen more Hanna mine victims
Hanna Wyoming Algoma reports sixteen additional bodies recovered from the recent mine explosion, bringing the toll higher as rescuers near completion of the grim recovery effort. The incident has deepened the town’s sorrow and highlighted ongoing dangers in coal mining operations.
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Hanna, Wyo
Alg
Baron von Windheim Named Governor of Upper Silesia
Berlin August 19 Baron von Windheim appointed Governor of Upper Silesia by the Emperor. A Bonn University classmate of the monarch, their close bond remains strong. Court circles expect von Windheim to rise to a high government post.
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Berlin
Baron von Windheim
Upper Silesia
Bonn University
von Windheim
Dohert Beats Wardner In Straight Sets Tennis Match
Court and opponents clash as Dohert defeats Wardner in a clear win. Scores show 6-3, 6-3 with Dohert dominating early. R. F. and H. L. Dohert are listed with club numbers 445 01444-41-9 and partners Collins and Wardner 70146034410.
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Court
R. F
H. L. Dohert
Collins
Wardner
Dohert
Double Tragedy in Cleveland Victim named Faehnrich
Cleveland, Aug 19. The alleged murderer and victim in last night’s double tragedy are William Leutbecher and Martha Faehnrich, both of Cleveland. It is believed Leutbecher shot Miss Faehnrich during a walk and then killed himself, reportedly due to family opposition to their relationship.
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Cleveland
Ohio
William Leutbecher
Martha Faehnrich
Leutbecher
Faehnrich
Dynamite blast injures three workers at 103rd Street
An accidental explosion of a dynamite cartridge in an old hole dug for the subway at 103rd street and Broadway today injured three laborers, with one may die. The foreman in charge was arrested.
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New York
103Rd Street
Broadway
Manila Archbishop postpones Rome departure for Cebu consecration
Rome August 19 The Most Rev J J Harty archbishop of Manila has postponed his departure from Rome to help with the consecration of the Right Rev Thomas A Hendrick the newly appointed bishop of Cebu next Sunday.
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Rome
J. J. Harty
Manila
Thomas A. Hendrick
Cebu
Northern railway shops burned in Quebec blaze
Quebec August 19 Northern railway shops were totally destroyed by fire early today. Loss estimated under 75000 dollars and is insured.
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Quebec
Que
Northern Railway
Cushman Former New York Mason Leader Dies at 65
Buffalo New York August 19 Charles W Cushman aged 65 longtime past grand master of Masons in New York state died today at his home in Buffalo He was renowned for leadership within the lodge system and his long service to the fraternal community.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Chas. W. Cushman
Masons
New York State
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