Vermont launched at Quincy on Vermont battleship christening
The United States battleship Vermont was launched at Fore River Shipbuilding in Quincy on August 31. Miss Jennie C. Bell, daughter of Vermont Governor Charles J. Bell, christened the ship with a wine bottle as Vermont and Massachusetts spectators cheered. Prominent guests included Gov. Bell and Mrs. Bell, Gov. Douglas, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Darling, and several New England congressmen. The public opening drew thousands of Vermonters and massachusetts residents amid a festive luncheon and celebrations.
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Quincy
Vermont
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Jennie C. Bell
Charles J. Bell
Mary E. Moore
Randolph
Virginia E. Perry
McIndoes
Miss Moore
Miss Perry
Miss Bell
Gov. Bell
Bell
Wm. L. Douglas
Douglas
Vermont Veteran Association of Massachusetts
Vermont Association of Massachusetts
Massachusetts Daughters of Vermont
Subpoenas Issued for Top Life Insurance Officers
New York on August 31. Subpoenas have been issued for the entire list of officers in five leading life insurance companies, summoning them to appear before the New York legislative insurance investigation committee next Wednesday. Officers named include John A. McCall George W. Perkins Darwin P. Kingsley Thomas A. Buckner and others. Messrs McCall Perkins Kingsley Tarbell and Wilson have been served. Senator Chauncey M. Depew and James Hazen Hyde reportedly not yet subpoenaed though Hyde plans to attend if papers are served.
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New York
New York Legislative Insurnce Investigation Committee
Jpm
John A. McCall
George W. Perkins
Darwin P. Kingsley
Thomas A. Buckner
Geo. T. Wilson
Gage E. Tarbell
H. R. Winthrop
Richard A. McCurdy
John R. Hegeman
Haley Fiske
Frederick A. Burnham
Messrs. McCall
Perkins
Kingsley
Tarbell
Wilson
Chauncey M. Depew
James Hazen Hyde
Czar and Mikado Send Messages to Roosevelt on Peace
Emperor Nicholas of Russia thanks President Roosevelt for his role in securing the Portsmouth peace. The cablegram from Peterhof to Oyster Bay celebrates the negotiated end to the Russia Japan conflict and lauds Roosevelt for his energetic efforts. Messages from Austria Hungary and others pour in, with acknowledgments to follow.
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Oyster Bay
L. II
Nicholas
Russia
Roosevelt
Peterhof
Alexandria
Portsmouth
Japan
Notable Congratulatory Telegrams from Officials and Dignitaries
Among other telegrams of congratulation received today were those of Vice President Fairbanks, Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock, Gen. Horace Porter, Gov. Glenn of North Carolina, Consul General Robert J. Wynne of London, John D. Rockefeller and senators and representatives in congress.
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Fairbanks
Interior
Hitchcock
Horace Porter
Gov
Glenn
North Carolina
Robert J. Wynne
London
John D. Rockefeller
Congress
Fight Will Draw Big Gathering at Colma Sept 9
San Francisco reports anticipate the Britt Nelson fight at Colma on September 9 drawing the largest pugilism crowd in state history. Most seats are sold, gate receipts may exceed $70,000 aided by the holiday. Both fighters are close to weight, with Nelson moving camps to the bay area due to heat at Larkspur.
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San Francisco
Britt-Nelson
Colma
Britt
Nelson
Larkspur
Kaneko Seeks Economic Alliance Between Japan and U S
Baron Kaneko, Japan's agriculture minister, states his U S mission is economic and not tied to Portsmouth peace talks. He envisions an economic alliance open to Asia via American markets, aiming to educate Japan and the U S about mutual benefits and civil liberties, with success possible in weeks.
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New York
Baron Kaneko
Marquis Ito
United States
America
Portsmouth
St. Louis
Europe
Asia
Far East
Japan
Rogerses Still Missing After Bank Forgery Case
Providence August 31 The search for John W and Mrs Rogers continues after they abandoned their two children in an Albany hotel then vanished in this city The man confessed to forging a 1490 Kern Valley Bank check at Bakersfield Cal Police believe they left Tuesday likely staying near town lacking funds and her weak condition hampers travel Several nearby towns joined the manhunt today but produced no results by noon
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Providence
R. L
John W. Rogers
Albany
N. Y
Kern Valley
Bakersfield
Cal
Largest railroad order for chair cars approved
Chicago aug 31 executive officers of the Harriman lines approved what is claimed as the largest order for chair cars in the country. It calls for 75 extra long modern coaches with green upholstery costing 750000. They will run west of Ogden. In addition 5200 freight cars and 136 new locomotives were ordered at about 2000000.
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Chicago
Harriman Lines
Ogden
Kermit Roosevelt Completes Ten Day Hunting Trip
Deadwood S D August 31 Kermit Roosevelt son of the president returned to Deadwood last night after a ten day hunting trip with Capt Seth Bullock and party On the fifth day he killed a small brown bear and later added two wild cats to his bag The party rode horseback over 350 miles Capt Bullock said the trip was one of great pleasure and that Kermit Roosevelt stood the trip well and showed unusual skill in horsemanship.
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Deadwood
S. D
Kermit Roosevelt
Seth Bullock
Kermit
Bullock
Full Civil Rights for Russian Jews Urged by United Committee
A letter to Russian envoy Sergius Witte, signed by Jacob Schiff Jacob Seligman and Adolph Lew isohn and others, calls for full civil rights for Jews in Russia. It argues that persecution prompts emigration and that asylum countries may criticize conditions. The letter says gradual rights may be possible, but ultimately full equality is necessary. It cites American Jews as exemplary citizens and urges a productive exchange to resolve the issue.
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New York
Russia
Sergius Witte
Jacob H. Schiff
Jacob Seligman
Adolph Lewisohn
Nicholas
Portsmouth
United States
Taft Sails for Japan on Transport Logan
Secretary of War Taft and party sailed from Manila aboard the transport Logan at noon for Japan. A notable bay demonstration greeted the ship before it sailed. Many valuable presents were given to Miss Alicé Roosevelt by the natives after she had boarded.
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Manila
Taft
Logan
Japan
Alicé Roosevelt
Campaign rally shifts Lowell race from Sanderson to Champlin
In Lowell a Champlin rally before about 600 Republicans unsettled expectations that Sanderson held Lowell. Champlin and Sanderson, longtime friends, plan a vigorous, friendly campaign. Endorsement by McCall was omitted and delegate voting rules threaten ballot validity. Other notes cover Democratic delegate apportionment in Lowell and an odd Manila street barber scene.
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Champlin
Lowell
Sanderson
Gen. Champlin
Witte Enjoys Walk as Peace Talks Advance at Portsmouth
Portsmouth N H Aug 31 Mr Witte after arriving from the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse enjoyed a rare walk despite threatening skies and rain. Preparations continue for the 3 o clock navy yard meeting as Plancon presents work and De Maartens reviews the treaty draft for Russia, while officials note no armistice is imminent and expected news may await the emperor’s ratification.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Witte
Cherbourg
Plancon
Navy Yard
de Maartens
Dennison
Roosevelt
Oynama
Linevitch
Russia
Baron de Rosen
Magnolia
Japan
Associated Press
Obtundine Dentistry Promises Painless Extractions in Lowell
The advertisement touts the Obtundine System of Painless Dentistry offered by Dr Gagnon at 466 Merrimick street Lowell. It claims no pain or after effects for extractions and other dental work, presenting the procedure as the greatest discovery of the age.
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Lowell
Resignation view dominates press in St Petersburg note
The Saint Petersburg press generally expresses resignation on the current mood. The Novoe Vremya stands out, with editor M Souverin disputing peace solidity and predicting a renewed clash between Russia and Japan. The paper also faults President Roosevelt for his mediation as regrettable.
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St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
M. Souverin
Russia
Japan
Roosevelt
Vanceboro Fire Destroys Church and Stable
A blaze in the ruins of an old tannery in Vanceboro Maine on August 31 threatened the town. The Congregational church, a large stable, and two unoccupied houses were destroyed while several other buildings caught fire but were saved. Loss estimated at $10,000, mainly borne by stable owner C F Keef and the church. insurance on the church had lapsed recently.
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Vanceboro
Congregational Church
C. F. Keef
Wright Wins National Tennis Championship in Newport
Beals C. Wright of Boston defeated Holcombe Ward of Orange N J in straight sets 6 1 6 2 11 9 to capture the national lawn tennis singles title. The match featured a brilliant rally late in the third set as Ward nearly forced a comeback before Wright secured the victory.
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Newport
R. I
Beals C. Wright
Boston
Holcombe Ward
Orange
N. J
Wright
Ward
R. IL
Two Foolish Boys Killed In Dynamite Target Accident
In Santa Fe on August 31, two youths named Jose Martinez and Hudore Romero were killed when a dynamite box used as a target at a powder house near Chama by the Denver and Rio Grande Railway Company exploded. The blast also shattered four tons of powder and broke many window panes in Chama.
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Santa Fe, N. M
Jose Martinez
Hudore Romero
Denver & Rio Grande Railway Company
Chama
Excursion to Hampton Beach Postponed to Tomorrow
The Hamp ton beach trip is rescheduled for tomorrow morning after today's excursion was postponed. Round trip fare is 75 cents, tickets available at Carter and Sherburne's or from the starter. About twenty people had begun for the beach when the change was made due to disappointment.
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Hampton Beach
Carter & Sherburne’s
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