Dynamited prisoners face guards in Missouri jail attack
James Blade Leck Alen and James Murray, prisoners in Buchanan county jail at Joseph, Missouri, derailed the rear wall with dynamite. Guards using Winchesters repelled the breakout. no one injured. Prisoners warned in advance. many returned to cells. A large armed guard will guard the jail during repairs.
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Joseph
James Blade
Leck Alen
James Murray
Buchanan County
Blade
Court House
Allen
Murray
Vatican Ignores Civil Marriage of Princess Rospigliosi
Rome reports a sensational Vatican dispute over Princess Joseph Rospigliosi, an American, whose civil marriage to Prince Joseph Rospigliosi in 1901 led to church opposition. The prince fought church objections as a nurse was barred, and his wife’s divorce lineage ties to Samuel Chester Reid. The couple’s arc and potential developments draw international interest.
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Rome
Vatican
Joseph Rospigliosi
Prince Rospigliosi
Marie Jennings Reid Parkhurst
Washington
Frederick H. Parkhurst
Bangor
Rospigliosi
Cardinal Macchi
Apostolic Briefs
England
Parkhurst
United States
Samuel Chester Reid
Armstrong
Fayal
Rowan
Kentucky
Mr. Parkhurst
Maine
Governor Hill
District Attorney Appointed in Southern District
Boston July 9. Governor names L Elmer Wood Fall River as district attorney for the southern district to replace Lemuel LeBaron Holmes. Also appoints Mark E. Smith Charlestown as superior court justice and E V Wilson Athol as special district court justice northern Worcester. Governor also creates state board of publication with Trefy Kimball Woodbury. New appointments require no extra salary.
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Boston
Executive Council
L. Elmer Wood
Fall River
Lemuel LeBaron Holmes
Superior Court
Mark E. Smith
Charlestown
W. F. Hardy
E. V. Wilson
Athol
District Court of Northern
New State Board of Publication
W. D. T. Trefy
Marblehead
James W. Kimball
Lynn
House of Representatives
John Woodbury
Metropolitan Park Commission
Commonwealth
Horace G. Wadlin
Reading
Bureau of Labor
F. G. Pettigrove
Prison Commission
Boston School Board
W. D. Hawley
Malden
Auditor’s Department
Henry E. E. Turner
Europe
George S. Aldrich
Newton
State Board of Education
Brookline
Quincy
Springfield
Granville T. Fletcher
Massachusetts
Northampton
English and American Boys Stricken by Pie Poisoning
In Chefoo at the Inland mission school, 13 boys from England and America fell ill after eating chicken pie. Twelve died, said to be from ptomaine poisoning, per a Shanghai despatch to the Daily Express.
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London
Daily Express
Shanghai
Inland Mission School
Chefoo
State Railroad Board Orders Electric Cars Overhaul
Gloversville July 9 State Railroad Commissioner Baker visited the Mountain Line wreck scene yesterday and ordered the company to present a full plan before the board. The inquiry centers on standardizing operations and ensuring electric cars are equipped with axle and cane safety features across all divisions.
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Gloversville
Baker
Board of State Railroad Commissioners
Disbrow Held In Double Murder Case At Good Ground
At Good Ground L I July 9 the fifth session opened in the murder case of Louis A Disbrow charged with killing Clarence Foster and Dimple Lawrence. District Attorney Smith outlined strong circumstantial evidence and alleged jealousy as motive. He described the deaths and said Disbrow lied repeatedly to investigators. Witnesses testified to injuries on Foster and Lawrence bodies and to scenes at Kernell's and the bay. The court held Disbrow for the grand jury amid applause.
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L. I
Louis A. Disbrow
Clarence Foster
Sarah Lawrence
Smith
Louis Disbrow
Foster
Miss Lawrence
Tiana Bay
Disbrow
Walton
Kernell
Lawrence
Clarence
Corwin’s Yard
Kerneil’s
Dimple
Kernell House
Alfonso Hahn
James Cassidy
Nugent
H. C. Mott
Mott
Miies
John Brewster
Quogue
Eastport
Miles
Justice Foster
Underwriters Meet Opens Three Day Convention
The International Association of Accident Underwriters meets at Crawford House New Hampshire for its seventh annual session with delegates from the U S Canada England and Scotland. A Mount Washington excursion includes luncheon business meeting and a banquet with Governor Jordan as guest. Notable speakers and a plan for a uniform policy wording were presented.
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Crawford House
N. H
International Association of Accident Underwriters
United States
Canada
England
Scotland
Mount Washington
Jordan
New Hampshire
Portland
Franklin J. Moore
Philadelphia
Fraternities
Accident Order of Philadelphia
Eastern Casualty and Indemnity
New York
President Moore
Gov. Jordan
George E. McNeil
Boston
John C. Linehan
Penacook
Col. Benton
Edson S. Lot
Rostand Withdraws Rehearing Bid in Grosscup Case
Edmond Rostand has withdrawn a petition for a rehearing in the case against Richard Mansfield and A M Palmer in Judge Grosscup's court. Rostand's attorney filed the re opening request on July 3, arguing that Samuel Eberly Gross was wronged when Rostand was found to have plagiarized from The Merchant Prince of Corneville.
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Chicago
Ill
Edmond Rostand
Cumberland to be floated after harbor collision
Boston July 9. Effort to raise the passenger steamer Cumberland, disabled by a collision with the Admiral Farragut, will be made tomorrow or next day. The ship sits where she sank en route to East Boston after landing passengers. Workmen patch a hole in her starboard side as pumps are readied. Rehabilitation will follow an insurance appraisal and repairs. Spectators gather at McKie's wharf while rowboats salvage overboard cargo and fruit.
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Boston
Cumberland
McKie
DROWNED TAUNTON CORNET PLAYER AT COTTAGE CITY
Thomas H Donaghy of Taunton, about 21, drowned at Cottage City while bathing before several companions. Body recovered by Officer Dexter. he was a cornet player in the Taunton High School Cadet band. The cadets will break camp at Waban park tomorrow. He was the son of harness maker Robert J Donaghy and well liked by classmates.
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Vineyard Haven
Thomas H. Donaghy
Taunton
Taunton High School
Cottage City
T. A. Dexter
Waban Park
Thomas F. Donaghy
Robert J. Donaghy
Delegates Bid Farewell to Sons of Temperance Convention
Delegates to the national division of the Sons of Temperance left Providence after four days of sessions. One session was held to finish unfinished business before adjournment to July 8, 1903, at New Haven. Votes of thanks were extended to all who aided the convention.
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Providence
R. I
Sons of Temperance
New Haven
Conn
Porto Rican Exports Rise Sharply in Fiscal Year
San Juan P R July 9 Exports from Porto Rico to foreign countries for the fiscal year ended June 30 increased 54 percent over the previous year. Exports to the United States rose 48 percent. Sugar, tobacco and hats were the principal articles. Customs receipts for the last fiscal year reached $800,000 and the insular revenue balance increased by $240,000.
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San Juan
P. R
Porto Rico
United States
Gen Porter the Guest at Lenox Garden Party
A Lenox garden party hosted by Mr and Mrs John Sloane honored Gen Horace Porter US ambassador to France at Wyndhurst. The event, the largest outdoor Lenox gathering since McKinley’s first term, featured Albany’s Tenth regiment band. About 250 guests attended, including locals and out-of-town visitors who extended from the Sloane Field wedding.
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Lenox
Mass
John Sloane
Horace Porter
United States
France
Wyndhurst
Sloanes
McKinley
Tenth Regiment Band
Albany
Antarctic steamer Morning sails to Victoria Land
London July 9 The antarctic steamer Morning purchased by the Royal Geographical Society as a relief ship for the Discovery sailed this afternoon for Victoria Land.
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London
Royal Geographical Society
Victoria Land
Heat Claims Eleven Lives In Northeast Overnight
Pittsboro Pennsylvania reports six more heat deaths by 1 PM bringing total to eleven since yesterday as temperature reaches 88 degrees. In New York City the heat peak hits 91 degrees at 1 PM with no breeze and six deaths reported in the morning.
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Pittsboro
New York
Weather Bureau
Sage says his name used improperly in Newark steel case
New York July 9 Russell Sage declares his name was used without authorization in the Newark proceedings against United States Steel Corporation. He clarifies he takes no part and disavows any connection with the case or actions taken.
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New York
Russell Sage
Newark
United States Steel Corporation
French Chamber Validates Castellane Election Amid Bribery Claims
The Chamber of Deputies approved Count Jean de Castellane's election at St Flour by a 307 to 224 vote. Protesting Radical Socialist Charles Boss noted a rain of gold and payments to electors, while bands disturbed opposition meetings. The fate of Boni andStanislas Castellane's elections may also be reviewed.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Jean de Castellane
Boni de Castellane
St. Flour
Cantal
Charles Bos
Jean
Count Jean
Boni
Stanislas
CIA
Chamber
Boston Conservatory of Music in bankruptcy petition filed
A June 27 bankruptcy petition was filed in Boston against the Boston Conservatory of Music. Officials state reports misidentified the New England Conservatory of Music, and clarify there is no connection. The Boston Conservatory asserts its finances are in excellent condition and its managers deny any ties to the New England Conservatory.
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Boston
Boston Conservatory of Music
New England Conservatory of Music
Mrs. Smith Endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Cure
Mrs. Minerva Smith of Danville Newfoundland says bronchitis plagued her for twenty years until Foley's Honey and Tar relieved her. Sold by F. C. Goodale and C. E. Carter.
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Minerva Smith
Danville, NL
Foley
F. C. Goodale
C. E. Carter
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Lakeview Theatre
Joseph J. Flynn
Willow Dale Park
N. E. Donnelly
Prof. Donnelly
Mlle. Zaba
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Madam Flower
Mitchell & Marron
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