Salisbury resigns as British prime minister. Balfour chosen
London July 13 report that Marquis of Salisbury has resigned the premiership and A J Balfour has been appointed to succeed him. The expected cabinet changes spark speculation on Chamberlain's role while Balfour seeks to stabilize postwar policy. Washington notes US Britain ties to remain friendly. Italy hopes for warmed relations with Balfour.
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London
Marquis of Salisbury
Great Britain
A. J. Balfour
Treasury
House of Commons
Edward
Balfour
Chamberlain
South Africa
Thomas Power O'Connor
M. P
Associated Press
Lord Salisbury
Mr. Balfour
Joseph Chamberlain
Michael Hicks ‘Beach
Washington
United States
Italy
Will
Auto explosion at Roger Williams Park injures six
In Providence on July 13 a steam powered two seater owned by Providence Automobile and Transportation exploded after a gasoline valve failed. Six passengers were aboard, four were injured and one likely fatally burned. Grace Willard escaped unhurt while driver William Shields disappeared. Three seriously hurt were taken to Rhode Island Hospital.
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Providence
R. I
Roger Williams Park
Providence Automobile and Transportation Company
Cora Willard
Nelson Rice
Stella Clegg
Elmer Peck
Pauline Meinhill
Grace Willard
William Shields
Rhode Island
Western Union Operators Reported Dissatisfaction Denied
New York July 13. Western Union Eastern Division head B Brooks rejects claims of growing Boston telegraph operators dissatisfaction and possible AFL unionization. He says Boston staff has same hours pay as other cities, no layoffs pay cuts or duty hour increases for the last fifteen years.
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New York
Boston
Western Union Telegraph Company
American Federation of Labor
B. Brooks
Western Union Company
Estern Union Company
Brooks
Western Union vows fair promotion based on merit and tenure
The company pledged to treat all operators with fairness by recognizing merit of service and granting promotions from time to time according to individual ability and length of service with the firm.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Doctor Kennedy Remedy Claims Cure for Dyspepsia
Commander Dean of Kingston New York suffered from severe dyspepsia. doctors called it incurable. Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy allegedly cured him quickly and promises relief for stomach bowel kidney liver bladder and blood diseases. Available in 60 cent and 1 dollar sizes with a free trial sample by mail. Also Dr Kennedy's Magic Eye Salve offered at 25 cents.
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James S. Dean
Grant Post
Kingston
N. Y
David Kennedy
Dr. David Kennedy Corporation
Rondout, N. Y
Fire at Salisbury Beach Destroys Twenty-Eight Buildings
A fierce July fire at Salisbury beach, Amesbury reports twenty-eight buildings burned including the Brunswick and Quincy hotels. Loss estimated 30 000 to 40 000, uninsured but fully covered. Fire spread rapidly due to no local fire protection. aid arrived from Amesbury and Newburyport to suppress by nine o clock.
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Amesbury
Salisbury Beach
Brunswick
Quincy
Charles Barney
Haverhill
John Wallace
Newburyport
S. W. Libby
E. P. Shaw
Quincey House
Brunswick House
Hooke Cottage
Daniel Ryan
H. D. Alford
Windsor Cottage
Fred W. Libby
Marden Cottage
John Montgomery
Murphy Cotage
Robert H. Nolb
Lawrence
Vinton Villa
John Lonihan
Winnona Cottage
Allen Cottage
Atwood Cottage
Manchester House
Haverhill and Amesbury Street Railway Company
Haverhill & Amesbury Street
Seaside Cottage
John T. Folsom
Chinese appoint Liang Chen Tung as minister to United States
Pekin announces Sir Liang Chen Tung, secretary at the Chinese embassy to the coronation of King Edward, as Chinese minister to the United States. New ministers to Russia France and Italy named. The picks show the Dowager Empress deems diplomacy not vital, with most appointees of blue-button rank and little prior office. Liang Chen Tung, educated in America and Yale graduate, is regarded as capable and honest.
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Pekin
Liang Chen Tung
Edward
United States
Russia
France
Italy
America
Yale University
Poles In Talks With American Makers For Machinery
A Warsaw despatch says Polish agricultural societies are negotiating directly with American manufacturers to buy machinery, bypassing German middlemen. The move, seen as an effort to undercut German suppliers, is reported amid German concerns.
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Berlin
Warsaw
Agricultural Societies
Poland
Te As
Cambria Mine Resumes Operations Except Klondike After Fatalities
Cambria Steel Company given permission to restart mine in all sectors except the Klondike section after state mine inspectors concluded the safety measures. Two more deaths raise total to 114 with the company recording one fatality. Funeral services fill Johnstown as a city mourns with processions, church services, and graves dug in long trenches at Merville cemetery.
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Johnstown
James E. Broderick
State Bureau of Mining Inspection
C.&. Price
Cambria Steel Company
Klondike
St. Stephen's Catholic Church
Merville
Talks With Best Murder Case inmate in Salem jail
Rev J Melish met John C Best condemned for the Saugus Bailey murder and reports Best remains confident in innocence in god spirits. A letter from Bests parents Sackville NB asks Melish to visit him regularly until the sentence is carried out expressing gratitude for sympathy and support.
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Salem
Rev
J. Melish
John C. Best
George B. Bailey
Saugus
Mellish
Best
Sackville
N. B
Mr. Mellish
Settlement Hoped For After Freight Handler Strike
Eight railroads and the state board of arbitration neared a settlement on the freight handlers strike. Railroads offered overtime pay and no probation but rejected 18 cents an hour. they proposed 17 1 2 cents. Workers suggested 17 1 2 cents, and talks in Chicago indicated a general acceptance possible. If accepted by tonight, all railroads entering Chicago may sign tomorrow and end the strike.
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Chicago
State Board of Arbitration
Eastern
Western
State excise chief cites 8000 licensed NY hotels
Albany July 13 State Excise Commissioner Cullinan announced there are about 8000 licensed hotels in New York State with roughly 2800 located in Greater New York City.
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Albany
N. Y
Cullinan
State of
New York
Greater New York
Catholic Young Men's Lyceum opens spacious quarters
The Catholic Young Men's Lyceum of St. Patrick's parish unveiled its new rooms with public viewing yesterday from 9 to 12 in the morning and 7 to 9 at night. Over 300 members are in good standing and officers include President E J Carroll and Vice President D S O'Brien. The rooms will be open daily 3 to 10:30 pm, Saturdays 1 to 10:30 pm, and Sundays 10:30 am to 9:30 pm.
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Catholic Young Men's Lyceum
St. Patrick’s Parish
Lyceum
E. J. Carroll
D. S. O’brien
J. H. Murphy
Henry Doran
Fr. McHugh
Edward O'Donnell
Humphrey Coffey
William Barry
John O’donohoe
Warren Riordan
Robert Crowley
Smith Adams
John J. O'Connor
John McNabe
John J. Murphy
Thomas Donohue
F. L. O’brien
Immanuel Baptist Sunday School Holds Largest Willow Dale Picnic
The Willow Dale picnic of Immanuel Baptist Sunday school drew the largest attendance since the church's founding. Attendees enjoyed baseball bowling and numerous games and races, ending in a highly successful red letter day for the Sunday school with spirits high and participants many.
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Immanuel Baptist Church
the Dale
Willow Dale
Keene Farm Hand Confesses Arson
Keene New Hampshire July 13 George E Hopkins 32 in this city arrested on arson charges for Griffin's mills fire last night Watchman Low ell reported Hopkins near the mill shortly before the blaze and borrowing matches He initially denied involvement but later confessed offering no motive beyond drinking. He had worked for Griffin until last week then left to take a farm job.
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Keene
N. H
George E. Hopkins
Griffin
Lowell
Hopkins
Mr. Griffin
Insubordination at Camp Lakeville Vaccination Refusal
The Second Brigade M. V. M. camp opened with good weather as 2000 visitors attended religious services. All commands were vaccinated except Company F Eighth Regiment of Haverhill which refused to obey the vaccination order.
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Lakeville
Lee
Ninth Regiment
Campbell
Cavalry
Eighth Regiment
Haverhill
Smallpox case forces quarantine in Nashua church area
In Nashua New Hampshire on July 13 D Robbins learned that 13 year old Florence Demarais had smallpox. He found she attended St. Francis Xavier church and quarantined her and her family at 15 Jackson Avenue after sending her home. No other family members show signs of illness.
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Nashua
N. H
D. Robbins
Florence Demarais
St. Francis Xavier Church
Jackson Avenue
Yeu
To Let A Nice Highlands Residence With Steam Heat
Pleasant 3 room and 5 room apartments in Highlands and Centralville offered for $6.50 to $7.00 monthly. Modern improvements, steam heat, desirable locations. Inquiries to T. H. Billott at 64 Central St.
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Highlands
Westford Ee
Paceman
Centralville
Mills
Pace
Pam
T. H. Biliott
Central St
Italy's King Arrives in Russia's Capital St. Petersburg
Emperor Nicholas II and Russian dignitaries greet King Victor Emmanuel of Italy in St. Petersburg on July 13 as a guard of honor escorts him to the palace. A banquet in his honor was hosted by the Czarina and Dowager Empress that evening.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas II
Czrawitch
Count Lamsdorff
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Victor
Rathbone Returns to Cincinnati After Havana Trials
E G Rathbone late director general of posts in Cuba arrived in Cincinnati today and was greeted by many neighbors and friends He declined to discuss Cuban affairs beyond his congressional rot sent for full investigation
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Cincinnati
E. G. Rathbone
Cuba
Havana
Bargain Remnants at Pollard and Co Basement
Soft silk finish fabrics in navy blue cadet old rose red light blue white black and linen colors sold at half price remnants range 1 to 10 yards worth 12 1 2 cents per yard. A G Pollard & Co advertises in the basement department for dresses waists and children's wear.
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A. G. Pollard & CO
Japanese Fans as Art Forms Across Cultures
The article extols Japanese fans as meaningful art objects, crafted by skilled artists. It compares Japanese design to Greek ideals, noting decor is purposeful, not mere adornment, and highlights the fan’s role in elevating beauty through functional craft. It reflects on cultural pride in producing immaterial treasure from everyday tools.
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Japan
Kingdom of the Rising Sun
Keats
America
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