Bold rescue as schooner Henry P Mason sinks in gale
In a northeast gale off High Lands New Jersey the schooner Henry P Mason ran onto a submerged wreck and sank after midnight. Captain A W Frost, First Mate John H Smiley, Second Mate Charles Johnson, steward Preston Grover and wife, and two passengers were rescued by Captain Patterson and the Sandy Hook life saving crew with the Navigator. Crew members from Nantucket to Finland perished or were saved. the vessel is believed total loss. Surviving group reached Sandy Hook and later New York City aboard the Navigator.
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New York
Highlands
N. J
Henry P. Mason
Perth
Amboy
Portland
Patterson
Sandy Hook
Galilee
New York Yacht Club
Navigator
C. Oliver Iselin
Heliance
Herbert Leeds
Sandy
A. W. Frost
John H. Smiley
Boston
Charles Johnson
Baltimore
Preston Grover
Tenarts Harbor
N. G. Masouies
Frost
George W. Griffin
Nantucket
Mass
Henry Roth
Michael Halversen
Norway
Gus Franklin
Finland
Michael Halsen
Mr. Iselin
Macon
Old Dominion Line
Hamilton
Iselin
Soap of Per fection and its woolen promise
A fragment notes a soap called Per fection promising strong woolens and linens that stay soft like velvet without weakening or shrinking. It claims less labor and greater favor, highlighting the product’s effect on fabric quality and maintenance.
Sunlight Small Price Big Value Soap Ad
An old advertisement proclaims Sunlight soap as a small price big value at 5 cents. It urges shoppers to ask their dealer for Laundry Shape variant, highlighting affordability and practical cleaning power.
Minor leagues press for board representation in national agreement
In New York on August 30 the National Association of ball clubs met with officials from the American Eastern Connecticut State New England and National leagues. They debated the Buffalo agreement and voted to push an amended form to the Buffalo commission while reaffirming last October’s resolution. The minor leagues demand representation on the national board, arguing they are the backbone of baseball.
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New York
National Association of Ball Clubs
T. P. Hickey
American Association
P. T. Powers
James J. Rourke
Thomas L. Riley
C. J. Dana
T. H. Murnane
New England League
National Association
Pulliam
National League
Johnson
American League
August Hermann
Cincinnati
Farrell
Buffalo
National Association Committee
Buffalo Commission
Fire Flares In Naval Bunker Of Yankee In Newport Harbor
Newport R I Aug 30 The flag ship Yankee of the naval training squadron under Rear Admiral Wise returned to port with a midship bunker on fire. Fire discovered Thursday morning after 200 tons of coal were removed from the top, leaving about 300 tons. Fire hoses kept the blaze smoldering as the crew moved coal between bunkers.
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Newport
R. I
Yankee
Naval Training Squadron
W. C. Wise
Portland
Russian battleship Slava launched before Czar and royal family
The battleship Slava, one of Russia's largest vessels, was launched at the Baltic yard in St. Petersburg with the Czar and the royal family in attendance. Displacing 13,600 tons and powered by 16,000 horsepower, she measures 376 feet in length and is rated for 18 knots.
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St. Petersburg
Baltic
Bantams Fight for World Featherweight Title
St Louis will host a West End club bout on September 3 matching Johnnie Reagan of Brooklyn against Abe Attell of San Francisco for the legitimate featherweight world championship at 122 pounds ringside.
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St. Louis
Johnnie Reagan
Bantam
Brooklyn
N. Y
Abe Attell
San Francisco
West End
Hanna Much Improved After Sudden Illness
Cleveland August 30 Senator M A Hanna who was taken suddenly ill in his office a few days ago was much improved today and will try to go to his office tomorrow to attend a political conference with state leaders.
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Cleveland
M. A. Hanna
Agencies for pena procurement listed in local ad
The passage names multiple agencies and street corners for obtaining pena products. Courter Citisen office A W Dows Co Merrimack and Central streets plus Central Block Pharmacy at 689 Merrimack street Frank P Moody corner Dutton and Fletcher streets O B Carter corner Branch and Smith streets Corner Westford and ageing eepe wrence street eeary Drugstore Hoy News Depot corner Fifth and Bridge streete.
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Courter-Citisen
A. W. Dows & Co
Cor
Merrimack
Central Streets
Central Bloe
Merrimack Street
Frank P. Moody
Dutton and
Fletcher Streets
O. B. Carter
Branch
Smith Streets
Westford
Brutal Fiend Detained as Brighton Assault Suspect
Boston aug 30 one of the most outrageous assaults in Brighton's history connects Robert De Mark 22 from England to an attack on the 11 year old half sister of Mrs William Harper. He was last seen between Aug 11 and 4 6 pm and fled after attempting to chloroform her. Local and state police chase includes Lowell Worcester and Brighton officers. none know his whereabouts yet.
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Boston
Brighton
Station 14
Robert de Mark
Linden Street
Cambridge Street
Allston
William Harper
de Mark
Harpers
Mr. Harper
Lowell
England
Warren
Worcester
Commonwealth
Revolver Used by Quarrelsome Italian Escalates in Central Ville
Three men attempted escape after a shooting in Collinsville colony. Camuso and Boom drew weapons on Frank I Hill, who, aided by boxer Martin Meade, subdued them. A revolver was seized, revealing clean-new condition and hidden cash. Brick sustained a blood injury but is expected to recover.
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Centralville
Camuso
Lowell
Boom
Frank I. Hill
Thomas Silk
Hill
Martin Meade
Thomas Brick
CouriereCitizen
Collinsville
Blooh
J. S. Oldfield
James McCaffrey
Selectman Hill
Brick
Revere Beach Carnival Promises Elaborate Outdoor Shows
Revere Beach merchants plan a grand carnival of free outdoor entertainment starting next Monday and running through September 12. Despite weather and a Sunday law misunderstanding, the season has been solid, with more money invested in diverse attractions to make it a true people’s carnival. See ad in another column for details.
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Revere Beach
Turkish consul general dies suddenly in Marseilles
Paris reports M. Gaetanaki the Turkish consul general at Marseilles died suddenly while preparing to host a feast in honor of the Sultan next Tuesday. The incident occurred this evening and immediate details follow.
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Paris
Marseilles
M. Gaetanaki
Bultan
Arbitration Court Sets Venezuelan Claims Session
The Hague announces the arbitration court for Venezuelan claims will assemble on September 1. The notice specifies official commencement of proceedings and sets the date for the first session in the dispute.
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The
Hague
Arbitration Court For
Turkey to be Held to Strict Account
A Bulgarian regiment was sent to strengthen frontier forces near Kostendil as reserves in nearby villages receive mobilization orders if frontier fighting resumes. The report notes troops firing at each other and emphasizes accountability for Turkey.
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Turkey
Kostendil
Rula
Bulgaria
Garibaldi Would Fight for Turkey in Albanian Plan
General Ricciotti Garibaldi discusses a Turkish Albanian alignment to resolve Adriatic issues. He proposes Albanian independence under Italian protection with Greece and Turkey in agreement, and claims 20,000 volunteers would follow him in 24 hours if Italy blocks the plan.
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Rome
Ricciotti Garibaldi
Greece
Turkey
Macedonia
Adriatic
Albania
Italy
Sarafoff
Europe
Beiruts Troubles Prompt U S Naval Recall Talk
A Constantinople despatch says after a meeting with Foreign Minister Tewfik Pasha, Leishman asked Washington to recall the European squadron sent to Beirut. Earlier, Beirut authorities intensified activity seeking the attacker in the Ma gjerssen case after U S Minister Leishman’s representations.
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London
Constantinople
Exchange Telegraph Company
Tewfik Pasha
Leishman
Washington
United States
Beirut
Magerssen
Albanian reservists fire salute near Austrian consulate
From Constantinople August 30 Turkish reports say Albanian reservists firing in the air as they join the colors caused a mistaken report of rifle fire at the Austrian consulate in Uskub. London August 31 a Times Beirut affair is explained as a wedding party Feu De Joie not aimed at the U.S. vice-consul.
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Constantinople
Uskub
London
Sofia
The
Times
Beirut
United States
Magelessen
Monastir Vilayet Troops Gain Upper Hand, Embassies Protected
Official circles report improving situation in Monastir vilayet with troops gaining ground. Precautions taken to guard the Russian embassy and consulate after anonymous letters threaten destruction.
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Constantinople
Vilayet of
Monastir
Cruisers Brooklyn and San Francisco Sail From Genoa
The bureau of navigation reports via cable that cruisers Brooklyn and San Francisco left Genoa this Sunday morning and are slated to reach Beirut by Friday.
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Washington
Bureau of Navigation of the Navy Department
Brooklyn
San Francisco
Genoa
Beirut
Glass workers to get a 10 percent wage increase
In Detroit on August 30 the wage committee of Window Glass Workers of America, with Independent and Federation Glass companies, agreed to withhold wage scales until stock is exhausted and to require a general resumption next year. A uniform wage increase of 10 percent over Burns scale was set, prompting an immediate withdrawal of all...
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Detroit
Mich
Window Glass Workers of America
Independent Window Glass Company
Federation Window Glass Company
Fulton’s Compound advertised as dropsy cure
An advertisement claims Fulton’s Compound cures dropsy linked to Bright’s Disease or Diabetes. It cites cases from San Francisco, including Mrs Peter GuyHeneix and Mrs Thomas Christol, who reportedly improved after Fulton’s treatment. The notice names Ellingwood & Co. druggists as sole agents.
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Fulton
Bright
Peter GuyHeneix
Fillmore Street
San Francisco
Representest
San Francisco Star Monthly
Thomas
Christol
Atreeh
Bon Francisco
Rae
Sheeta
John J. Fulton Co
Cole
Glass trade peace reached after Detroit agreement
Pittsburg readers note a four year dispute among window glass men ends in a Detroit backed pact bringing a peaceful state to the glass circles. Factories will idle while surplus stock clears, with about one million boxes to be sold before any new orders, likely delaying new stock until November and leaving thousands of skilled workers idle temporarily.
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Pittsburg
Detroit
National Army of the Philippines Reunion Opens in St Paul
Delegates arrive in St Paul for the annual reunion of the National Society of the Army of the Philippines. Sessions begin tomorrow in the state capitol with July 2000 expected to attend. Gen Kobbe and staff and generals Wheaton Sommers Merritt MacArthur Funston Metcalfe and Brig Gen Charles King slated to attend.
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St. Paul
National Society of the Army of the Philippines
State Capitol
Kobbe
Wheaton
Sommers
Merritt
MacArthur
Funston
Metcalfe
Charles King
Hunt visit linked to Porto Rican delegates and 1964 vice presidency rumor
Republican leaders in San Juan report Gov. Hunt's trip to Senator Hanna aimed at settling Porto Rican delegates' admission to the national convention. The visit also sought to answer Democratic attacks on Porto Rico and to discuss Hunt possibly running for vice president.
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San Juan
P. R
Gov. Hunt
Mark Hanna
Porto Rico
Bryan telegram cancels Ohio speaking engagements
Cleveland August 30 Mayor John son received a telegram from W J Bryan asking that his engagements to speak during the coming week in Ohio be cancelled no cause was given for the cancellation.
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Cleveland
Johnson
W. J. Bryan
Ohio
The Coverack Grave Digger and Church Tenure
Nathan Hale and Napoleon are invoked. Peter Hocking, Cornwall’s official grave-digger for the established church, refuses to bury a nonconformist’s daughter prompting a vestry clash. His fixed tenure complicates church authorities and raises questions about creed and duty.
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Caverack
Cornwall
England
Peter Hocking
Nathan Hale
Maj
Andre
Peter
Impartial scrutiny of England's religious liberty
In England, long battles against religious coercion are praised alongside admiration for cathedrals and universities. The piece cites acts from uniformity to burial laws, noting reform only began evolving after 1898. It criticizes Peter Hocking as a symbol of medieval intolerance and urges the church to drop state support or privileges to survive.
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England
Oxford
St. Edmund's Hall
Rowland Hill
Peter Hocking
London
New York Observer
How to Make Coffee the West Indian Way
A brief guide claims Americans err with overfire boiling and praises West Indian methods. It prescribes using an enameled pot, pouring boiling water, reboiling briefly, then straining through a clean flannel bag. Use one tablespoon per cup and avoid condensed milk. serve hot.
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West Indies
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