Portland Prepares for War Game Across Harbor
Portland Maine August 25 soldiers coastal artillery fortifications forts Preble Williams Two Lights camp observers prepare for a large simulated war drill. Admiral Barker's fleet may arrive soon with a base of supplies near Rockland Booth Bay or Seguin harbor.
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Portland
United States
Coast Artillery
Fort Preble
Bowery Beach
Admiral Barker
Portland Harbor
Rockland
Booth Bay
General Chaffee
Fort Williams
Silver Springs
Gen. Chaffee
Whistler
Root Resigns as Secretary of War in Philippines Change
Oyster Bay confirms report that Governor General William H. Taft will succeed Elihu Root as secretary of war. Root presented his resignation to the President on August 19 and it was accepted with an understanding he remain until January 1.
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Oyster Bay
Root Finder
Root
William H. Taft
Philippines
Secretary Root
Dose of Salts Court Quiet as Cases Postponed
Police court opened with no decisive action as most cases were continued to later dates. John Ready faced $200 bail for illegal sale of intoxicating liquor, pleading not guilty. John Donnelly also denied charges and $200 bail. Buckley held on $300 bail for $6 larceny from Peter McCusker. McKeown held on $300 bail for transporting liquor. Mark Donlon, drunk, attributed condition to a dose of salts.
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John Ready
John Donnelly
D. J. Donahue
William J. Buckley
Peter McCusker
Michael B. McKeown
Chelmsford
Mark Donlon
Mark
Early Monday Arrests Prompt Court Session Summary
A man faced penalties after carrying a walking cane and salts on the South common, mistaken for weapons and liquor. Sentences included six months at Workhouse, revocation of a suspended sentence for John Hennessy, and commitments to the State farm. Additional fines were levied for drunkenness and minor infractions on Hankcock Avenue.
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South Common
Mark
Workhouse
John Hennessy
State Farm
Hadley
James H. Bryan
Thomas Martin
Arthur Laroux
Hancock Avenue
Whitaker Wright case witness details massive losses and fictitious share values
London August 25 Arthur Russell examiner in charge of Whitaker Wright liquidation testifies at Guild Hall police court. He reports London and Globe Finance net losses of 5 000 000 to Sept 30 1900 and liabilities over 8 000 000 to brokers by end of November. Liabilities appeared shifted to sister firms where Wright was managing director. December dealings included shares in unissued companies with no capital subscribed and no market value over 5 000 000 in Wright led firms.
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London
Arthur Russell
Whitaker Wright Company
Guild Hall
London & Globe Finance Corporation
London & Globe
Wright
Doctor A Martyr Dies Writing His Death Certificate
Chicago August 25. A despatch from Mexico City says Dr. Salazar dying of yellow fever at Tampico called for paper and pen and wrote his own death certificate. He gave his life for his patients, having been in charge of the American hospital at the outbreak.
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Chicago
Tribune
Mexico City
Salazar
Tampico
American Hospital
Dominion Battleship Launched at Barrow
London reports at noon the Princess Louise Duchess of Argyle launched the battleship Dominion at Barrow. The Dominion is the final ship of the King Edward VII class and will cost about 6.5 million dollars upon completion. Future battleships will be laid down at 18000 tons displacement, 1650 tons heavier than the Dominion.
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London
Princess Louise
Duchess of Argyle
Dominion
Barrow
Madrid Plot Against King Alfonso Found Unfounded
A U S report of a plot against King Alfonso was published yesterday but declared absolutely unfounded by officials in Spain. The mention appeared from Huesca and was officially denied as baseless.
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Madrid
United States
Sfa
Alfonso
Huescn
Outing At Mountain Rock Draws Thousands Of Children
A rain ridden picnic hosted by Constable John P. McManus at Mountain Rock welcomed over 3000 children. Despite showers, many enjoyed swings and lake swimming while the Lowell Cadet band and hurdy gurdies provided music. Transportation came from multiple firms and individuals. Food and volunteers, led by Mrs. John P. McManus, organized a large lunch for attendees.
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Mountain Rock
Lowell Cadet Band
John J. Giblin
Boston & Northern Road
Thompson Hardware Company
Derby & Morse
Gookin Brothers
O'Donnell & Gilbride Co
Bon Marche Dry Goods Co
Fred Rourke
Harry Timmons
Senator McKinley
Standard Supply Co
Undertaker McDermott
Undertaker Savage
Bigelow Carpet Co
Mohair Plush Co
Charles H. Joyce
McCluskey
Molloy and Hill
Peter J. Brady
Robert Gallagher
Moffatt
Connors
Hee
Duncan
Brown and Gray
Newport All-Comers Final Postponed By Rain
Newport Aug 25 Rain delays the all comers final between Clothier and Doherty after morning showers and soaked courts. Crowds gathered at the Casino as officials postponed play to tomorrow with Doherty favored to win.
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Newport
R. I
Clothier
Doherty
Ore
Nahant
Southampton
Johnson Day Sparks Tight Democratic State Contest
The Columbus dispatch reports a heated Democratic gubernatorial fight in Ohio between Mayor Johnson of Cleveland and John L. Zimmerman of Springfield. Johnson arrives on a special train to rally support, aiming to control district meetings and committees to name the senatorial candidate and rest of ticket, while Zimmerman seeks to shift party control. Delegates meet at 4:20 p.m. for district committee selections. all-night credential and resolution sessions follow. Johnson appears favored as events unfold.
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Mayor Johnson
Cleveland
John L. Zimmerman
Springfield
Johnson
New
State Central Committee
Zimmerman
Pookwalter
Zimmerman’s
Injured in Row in Lawrence After Saturday Outing
Thomas Brian, 23, of 27 Howard Street, Lawrence, is in serious condition after a Sunday night assault near Hearn's grove Methuen. A knife inflicted multiple head wounds, leaving him unconscious. He received 19 stitches and was moved to his brother's home at 127 Garden Street. police have no clear account or suspects.
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Lawrence
Thomas_ Brian
Howard Street
Hearn’s Grove
Methuen
Brian
Garden Street
Massacres Reported Near Adrianople Amid War Tensions
Three Bulgarian villages near the Cherskokol vilayet of Adrianople are reported attacked by Russians with inhabitants massacred. The Sultan’s gifts of food and cigarettes to the Russian squadron were rejected at sea, Admiral Kruger refusing to receive them aboard the warships off Inaida on Turkey’s eastern coast.
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Constantinople
Cherskokol
Bethlehem man dies in street sprinkler accident
Richard Chaffee, 56, a familiar Bethlehem figure to many tourist visitors, was killed in Littleton New Hampshire yesterday when his street sprinkler horse bolted. He fell from the cart while trying to reach the reins and a wheel passed over him.
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Littleton
N. H
Richard Chaffee
Bethlehem
Chaffee
Patrick Niland Fractures Shoulder in Fall at Chelmsford Street
Patrick Niland aged 45 of 33 Chelmsford street was taken to Emergency hospital this morning around 9 30 after slipping on cellar stairs and falling in the passageway suffering a fracture to the left shoulder. He recently moved into the tenement and was unfamiliar with the stairs.
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Patrick Niland
Chelmsford Street
Judge denies motion to set aside bail default
Minneapolis August 24 Dr A A Ames remains in debt to the state for ten thousand dollars the defaulted bail bonds. The motion to set aside the default was denied after hearings before Judges Harrison and Simpson.
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Minneapolis
Minn
A. A. Ames
Harrison and Simpson
Wake Up Call Sparks Old Time Pill Ad Quip
A fragmentary item notes a caller urging someone named Isaac to wake and take an Ayer’s Pill, capturing a brisk, utilitarian 19th century tonic moment. The line hints at a brisk gift or instruction in a nostalgic ad voice.
Reliance and Shamrock III Race On a Triangular Course
New York Aug 25 Reliance and Shamrock III race on a 30 mile triangular course from Sandy Hook. Breeze 7 knots southeast, smooth sea, clear horizon with ships in view. Shamrock changes sail gets advantage on reach while Reliance leads, start at 11 00 unofficial, Shamrock about 25 seconds handicap. By 12 30 Reliance leads by a quarter to half mile as wind shifts and both yachts remain on starboard tack near Monmouth Beach.
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New York
Reliance
Shamrock III
Shamrock
Sandy Hook
Jersey
Mr. Iselin
Sir Thomas
Erin
Iselin
Wringe
New York Yacht Club
Mr. Herreshoff
Navigator
Barr
Captain Wringe
Jersey Shore
Bea
Highlands
N. J
Windle Hance
Monmouth Beach
Inquest on Riverside Park Hearing Delayed by Witness Absence
Judge Hadley indicated the Riverside Park inquest would resume Wednesday morning at 9 30 if traveling witnesses arrive. The pause stemmed from no-shows thought to be powder experts who visited the ruins after the explosion. If witnesses arrive late in the day the hearing may start at 2 p m Thursday.
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Riverside Park
Hadley
Courier-Citizen
J. H. Whitney
Man hanged for killing woman in Medion jail yard
Medion Pennsylvania August 25 Robert Eilepatrick was hanged in the jail yard today for the murder of Elizabeth Bearmoor in 1902. He is the first white man to be executed in Delaware County.
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Medion
Robert Eilepatrick
Elizabeth Bearmoor
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