War Vessels Sunk at Portland in Coastal Conflict
Portland Mo August 25 two battleships were sunk by shots from six and 18 inch guns at Fort Williams. A hostile fleet was reported approaching Portland harbor and preparations were ordered for immediate defense. Forts McKinley and Levitt fired sinking rounds as the Kearsarge flagship led Admiral Barker’s fleet offshore. General Chaffee and Col Mills oversaw patrols and mine placements while a new wireless station was activated. Major Welch ordered life-saving patrols as rain and fog hampered vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Fort Williams
Fort McKinley
Fort Levitt
Kearsarge
Barker
Seguin
Cushing’s Island
Col. Miles
Mills
Cape
Hussey’s Sound
Long Island
Diamond Island
Col. Mills
Little Johns Island
Boothby
Chaffee
Army
Cape Elizabeth
Welch
Newport on QUI Vive drills amid rain at fort A, Preble and Wetherill
Newport Rhode Island August 25. Troops at Fort Adams Fort Preble and Fort Wetherill hold outdoor drills with parade like precision despite heavy rain. Soldiers in tents endure discomfort. searchlights sweep the harbor as rumors persist of Rear Admiral Barker's North Atlantic squadron possibly attacking Newport.
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Newport
R. I
Fort Adams
Fort Preble
Fort Wetherill
Barker
Russian worker inherits $30 million fortune
Berlin reports Ivan Doroschenko a Kharkoff railway works mechanic earning $5 weekly has unexpectedly inherited a fortune of $30,000,000 on August 25. The surprising event highlights a dramatic transfer of wealth from distant sources to a low-wage laborer amid the era of global finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Ivan Doroschenko
Kharkoff
Morgan's Yacht Corsair Strikes Monmouth in Night Collision
From New York on August 25, J P Morgan’s yacht Corsair collided amidships with the steamer Monmouth returning from the yacht races. The impact damaged stanchions and glass. passengers on the Monmouth panicked but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. P. Morgan
Corsair
Sandy Hook
Monmouth
New York Yacht Club
Veterans’ reunion opens in Wiers with big NH turnout
The New Hampshire Veterans association opens its twenty seventh annual reunion in Wiers with record registrations in ten years. Notables include General Miles expected to arrive tomorrow and remain through the week, with former senator Chandler and ex governor Jordan among guests. Grand Army day planned for tomorrow as camp life begins with speeches, music, and a camp fire at Music Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiers
N. H
New Hampshire Veterans’ Association
Manchester
Henry O. Kent
Lancaster
Lynn
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
E. C. Bailey
Second New Hampshire
J. W. Drew
Lawrence
Joseph Taylor
Chelsea
Mass. C
Russell
Lakeport
C. G. Wyatt
Tilton
D. H. Proctor
Wilton
Association
Kent
C. H. Forter
Peterborough
Linehan
Merrill
Auburn
Maine
Frank P. Merrill
Malden
Mass
Collins
Portsmouth
Where is Mrs. Kelleher missing in Lawrence case
City Marshall O Sullivan in Lawrence is chasing clues about Mrs Ellen Kelleher last seen leaving the city for Boston and San Francisco. The search spans Albany New York and railroad lines with no trace found beyond Rotterdam Junction and Frisco still unknown. Relatives hold her baggage and 3000 in drafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Marshall O'Sullivan
Ellen Kelleher
Albany
New York State
Boston & Maine
Strike Settled for Boston & Albany Machinists
Boston August 25 An amicable agreement ends a 17 day strike that idled 340 machinists in Worcester Boston and Rensselaerville The compromise keeps most terms while adding time and a half overtime pay after nine hours and for all Sunday and legal holiday work Officials expect workers to return Wednesday or Thursday after a ratification meeting
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Boston
Boston & Albany Railroad
Worcester
Rensselaerville
N. C
Carey Again Runs For Sixth Term in 5th District
Haverhill August 25 Representative James F Carey of this city will seek a sixth term from the 5th district. Local labor troubles and Socialist defections had led some to believe he would not run, as Republicans brace for a strong campaign and Socialists back his candidacy citing their aim to elect multiple representatives across Brockton Rockland Bridgewater Amesbury Brighton Stoughton and Westford among others.
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Haverhill
James F. Carey
Socialist Party
Carey
State House
Brockton
Rockland
MacCartney
Bridgewater
General Court
Amesbury
Brighton
Stoughton
Westford
Teachers Fight Courtship Ban In Kansas Schools
Newton Kansas August 25 teachers in Harvey county after the Normal Institute adopt a resolution opposing school boards and state board rules forbidding courting during terms. They declare their right to court and denounce the move as tyranny while noting the era’s frontier heritage. A tidbit notes rosy apples tempt buyers despite prices.
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Newton
Kan
Kansas
State Board of Education
Harvey County
Normal Institute
Supranational Cup Hopes Hint at Yankee Skipper Aid
Suspicion grows that Sir Thomas might secure a Yankee skipper and crew to lift the cup, though success remains uncertain and contingent on securing such help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Thomas
Neighborly Advice On Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed
Mrs George H Smith of 10 May Street Lowell testifies after her husband suffered backache. She bought Doans Kidney Pills from Ellingwood Co drug store and reports satisfactory relief. Endorsement notes strong dealer sales and the price at 50 cents per box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents in US. Remember the name Doans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
George H. Smith
10 May Street
Dean
Ellingwood & Co
Smith
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
General Wright Chosen as Philippines Governor General
Gen Luke E Wright of Memphis will succeed Taft as Governor General of the Philippines when Taft becomes secretary of war next January. Roosevelt authorized the announcement that Wright had accepted the post. Wright currently serves on the Philippines commission and as acting governor general, earning high approval from both American and Filipino communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Luke E. Wright
Memphis
Tenn
Judge Taft
Philippines
Elihu Root
Roosevelt
Associated Press
Gen. Wright
Wright
Philippines Commission
Taft
Gen Wright
Gov. Taft
Foresters of America Open Eighth Biennial Convention
Providence hosts 300 delegates from major courts as the Foresters of America begin their eighth biennial convention with Governor Garvin and Providence officials invited to the platform. Reports show 221,974 members and $67,006.29 in treasury as committees on credentials laws finance unwritten and written work printing state of the order mileage and per diem acts and decisions appeals and grievances rules of order press distribution ritual and endowment fund are formed for upcoming sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. L
Supreme Court of Foresters of America
Thomas F. Donahue
L. F. C. Garvin
Cushing
Garvin
Joshua Shaw
Brooklyn
N. Y
Supreme
Donahue
Supreme Chief Ranger
Credentials
H. P. Carroll
New York
J. P. Morrissey
Massachusetts
J. Robertson
Colorado
J. P. McNeillis
Rhode Island
John J. Haley
Charles Bradley
Pennsylvania
W. H. Stafford
Mass
W. H. Christianson
Connecticut
Joseph Roy
H. Goldman
California
J. R. Fitzgerald
W. J. Murphy
New Hampshire
J. A. Wattson
C. O Brien
Law Committee
Ritual
Neely in Clover in New York financial deals
Richmond Indiana August 25 Charles F W Neely of this state once linked to Cuban postal scandals is now in New York. He occupies a suite in a principal hotel and entertains lavishly with Ed ward Hamilton of Muncie noting Neely’s prosperity. Neely hinted at reentering Indiana business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Charles F. W. Neely
New York
Edward Hamilton
Muncie
Neely
Indiana
Senator Hanna III Stricken In Office Illness Delays Campaign
Senator Hanna III fell suddenly ill at his Cleveland office on August 25 and was ordered to bed by a physician. He suffers stomach trouble aggravated by heat and is likely confined for several days, possibly delaying his participation in the state campaign.
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Cleveland, O
Hanna
Sound Steamers Race Through Long Island Sound
New Haven steamship Richard Peck and Bridgeport’s Willam G. Payne raced last night from Island City to Bridgeport with excursion crowds aboard. The Payne led early, the Peck closed in near Hell Gate, but the Payne pulled away again and entered Bridgeport first, maintaining distance throughout the swift chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Richard Peck
Willam G. Payne
Bridgeport
Island City
Payne
Peck
Hell Gate
Maine University Adds Faculty Members in 1925 List
President Fellows announced nine new faculty appointments at the University of Maine Orono. Names include Jacob Segall professor of Romance languages Samuel Spring forestry Ernest Lorenzen law J L D Hurd agriculture Harold Boardman civil engineering Caroline Colvin history the first woman in Maine to hold that rank Henry Shute modern languages Ralph Hamlin civil engineering Newell Edson Finglish shop work Grant Davis chemistry John Reed chemistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Reed
Korea Brings Silk Tea and Gold to San Francisco
The Pacific Mail liner Korea arrived from the Orient with less than 3000 tons of freight. Its cargo included 1300 bales of raw silk valued over $1,000,000, 18,998 chests of tea, and 23 boxes of gold and silver specie consigned to local banks in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Cal
Pacific Mail Company
Korea
Fine residence on Centralville hill offered for sale
Fine modern home with furnace heat set tubs laundry H and C water cemented cellar and ten thousand feet of land. Includes a large stable and carriage space. Coyner is leaving town and will sell at any reasonable offer. Contact T. H. Elliott 64 Central Street telephone 608-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralville
Coyner
T. H. Elliott
Central Street
Beaya the Signatore of CO ALWELLS 9 The Kind You Have
Beaya the Signatore of CO ALWELLS 9 is noted for a quirky phrase about the kind you have. The fragment hints at recurring motifs in an odd catalog style. No clear event or人物 names beyond Beaya appear.
Receiver's second report in Union Steamship case hearing set
In re Union Steamship Company, Charles Foster as receiver filed a second report with charges and a balance in hand. The court fixes September 11 at 9 a.m. at the Boston Court House for a hearing on the report. Notices must be given to all stockholders and interested parties, including a long list of named individuals and Boston entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Steams Ip Company
Charles Foster
William H. Foster
Brookline
Court House
Boston
Adams, J., Jr
Charlestown Allen
Chas
Atherton
Sam
Dorchester Ames
Oakes
Waston Angell
H. C
Bates
Benj. E
Bacon, Francis
Boson Barstow
M. M
Bartlett, Levi & Co
Beebe
James M. Bean
A. H
Blake & Preston
Blaney
Henry
Brookline Blaney
Geo
Boston Blanchard
Boston Ins. Co
Bowditch, J. L. Trustees
Ozias Goodwin
Boston Brown, Francis
Daense Eck
Boston Brewer, Gardner & Co
West Roxbury
Curtis
Cutter
A. E Cutter
Fae
Nathaniel
Dale
Eben
T. Si
Darling
Doston Dexter
Ellen A
Boston DePeyster A
New York Derby
Boston Daniels, Otis
Newton Ditson
Oliver
Boston Dunklooe, I. F
Boston Eagle Bank
Eager
E. R
Endicott, W. Jr
Eldredge
RBA
Ellis
Jonathan
Emerson, Thomas Sons
Emmons
N. H
Fay & Stone
Farrington, Tozier & Hall
Farnham
Foster, John H
Foster
Providence
Foster & Taylor
French
Roxbury
Frost
H. W
Gardner, H. J
Goodnow
Greenleaf
R. C
Boston Greeley
C.cAug
A. G
Figil
Andrew
Savarevat Eevpecs
Boston Hall
John K
Cash
Pcas
Lowell Higginson
Anna
Higginson
Agnes G. Fuller
Denfield
Mase
J. J Boston
Hooper, Lewis & Co
Boston Husband, Chas
J. T. King
Boston Knight
Lawrence
A. A
Brookline Bewis, WK
Little, Samuel
Roxbury Loring, Harrison
Lovering, A. P
Mackay, R. C. & Sons
Boston Mason, R. M
Tarbelolg Line
Taunton Johnson
Quincy Manning
North Het Igi of
Hyde
Fesseie
Divorce Libel for Emily Denio Against Nelson Denio
Emily Denio of Lowell files a libel in Middlesex Superior Court seeking a divorce from Nelson Denio. The petition recounts marriage in 1902, adultery in Waterbury Connecticut, desertion from April 1902, and continued failure to provide support, with notice ordered by publication in Lowell Daily Courier and service by registered letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Middlesex
Emily Denio
Lowell
Nelson Denio
Ausable Forks
Essex County
New York State
Southbridge
Worcester
Waterbury
Connecticut
Boston Probate Notice of Creditors List and Hearing
A probate order directs executors and next of kin named in a long Boston list to publish an attested copy of the order weekly for three weeks in the Boston Herald and Lowell newspapers and mail copies seven days prior to a September hearing to show cause why the report should be approved. Clerk John Noble notes the true copy date August 5, 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Ss. Superior Court
A. D
Lbellee
Cambridge
Theron
Lowell
Peirce, T.W
Boston
Peirce, Geo. T
Piper, Solomon
Boston Pickering, Winslow & Co
Pickering, Arthur
Plummer & Co
Preston
J. P. Potter
J. Cy
Eeese Revere Bank
Boson Richards
Joel
Boston Rice
Alexander H. Rice
Kendall & Co
Boston Richards
D._N
Boston Rindge, S. B
Boston Rogers, F. W
Boston Robinson
Saxonville Mills
Boston Sampson & Weston
Boston Sampson & Keene
Scudder
C. W
Ef Shattuck
Geo. C Swan
J. Furness & Co
Boston Sweet
Cambridge Sweetset
TSBAC
Usc
Boston Story
W. W
Rome Thompson
Boston Thompson
Boston Tobey E
Boston Pracy
Wescavacet
Boston Tremont Nat. Bank
Turner
Columbus
Somervilla Tyler
John S
Vose
Wumico
Tbs
Eastin
Boston Warner, C. H
Cash Coll Meaks
Webster, Wm. P
Webster
Wea
Tuxbury
Tess
Boston Herald
Lowell Courier
Lowell Mail
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Thea
Trading Stamp Calendar
S. & H. Green
Gen. Chaffee
Morgan’s
N. H. Vets
Miles
Mrs. Kelleher
Boston & Albany
Carey Again
AMS
Doan
General Wright
The
Foresters OF America
Supreme Court
Hanna III
W. G. Payne
Chamberlain
F. L. Wilkins
Shell Lake
Wis
Wilkins
Shell Like Lumber Co
Beaya
Coum
Suffolk
Supreme Judicial Court
Commonwealth OF Massachussetts
Theo. C. Hurd
Theo, Churd
John Noble
Bill
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