Hay Moves Extradition Request From Britain Over Canada Case
Secretary Hay asks Britain to extradite Greene and Gaynor in the Greene Gaynor case following Marion Erwin’s charges against Canadian officials. The move aims to reach Dominion authorities via Ambassador Choate, with the request proceeding by cable. Outcome hinges on Canadian public opinion and legal technicalities.
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Washington
Hay
Department of Justice
Marion Erwin
State Department
Diplomatic Corps
Erwin
Greene
Gaynor
Canada
Paris Fete Nationale Eve Festivities Open Across City
In Paris on July 13 crowds gathered for the eve of the fete Nationale with wreaths laid by Alsatian and patriotic societies at Strassburg, Jeanne D Arc, and Gambetta statues. The streets buzzed with flags, cafes opened to street tables, and open air balls formed around band stands as night neared.
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Paris
Strassburg
Crown Prince of Siam to Visit United States
Crown Prince of Siam, age 22, will travel with his brother and two aides in a simple manner similar to other royal visits. He has studied at Oxford, led the Cosmopolitan club, and is described as educated in Western civilization. He will call on the President and Secretary of State in Washington or another designated location.
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New York
Siam
United States
Edward
England
Oxford
Washington
Ted
Julian Ralph
Mrs Conrey Wins Suit For Support From Taylorr Estate
New Haven reports Mrs Margaret E Conrey of Morningside Heights New York has won a $5000 suit against the estate of the late millionaire Henry A Taylor Milford for the support of his son Bayard by Taylor's second wife. The millionaire divorced his second wife, daughter of Mrs Conrey, before his 1890 death. The son lived with Mrs Conrey, and Taylor agreed to pay $2500 annually for her support and $500 for the boy's care.
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New Haven
Margaret E. Conrey
Mornings de Heights
New York
Henry A. Taylorr Milford
Rhodes' New Hair Store Ad Offers Wigs and Switches
An advertisement for Rhodes' New Hair Store at 73 Alp Street promotes private partsors for matching hair in many varieties. It highlights natural wavy light weight switches at $2.50 and grey switches as low as $1, plus hair brushes combs and manicure goods.
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Rhodes’ New Hair
Elephone
Roosevelt and Root Busy With Sec. Taft Philippines Talks
President Roosevelt and Secretary Root spent the morning in discussions on Taft's negotiations with the Vatican regarding Philippine friars. They aim to remove the friars from the islands, arguing their presence threatens peace and governance. Miss Alice Roosevelt arrived at Sagamore Hill. Moody and Cortelyou prepare for New England trip starting August 22.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Root
Christ Episcopal Church
Taft
Pope
Gov
United States
Ihs
Philippines
Alice Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Camp Cantinuo
Newcom Lake
Adirondacks
Secretary of the Navy
Moody
Cortelyou
Washington
New England
Striking weavers press two loom ban at Textile Hall
In Providence on July 13 the American Woolen mills strikers in Olneyville and Manton met at Textile hall. They voted to have committees re Contact local managers using February delegation. They demand abolition of the two loom system on fancy worsted weaving and pledge to continue the strike until achieved.
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Providence
R. I
American Woolen Company
Olneyville
Manton
Wood
Miners Strike Hangs On Indianapolis Convention
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania reports the tenth week of the anthracite miners strike may hinge on Thursdays national convention in Indianapolis. If delegates show solid support to the miners, the conflict could extend. if not, operators may try to resume work. No company efforts to restart this week. Delegates from the region expected to vote united. Sheriff Jacobs says the area is unusually quiet.
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Wilkesbarre
Indianapolis
Jacobs
Tracey Eludes Officers After Buckshot Wounds
Seattle on July 13 reports Tracey, believed near collapse from buck-shot injuries and illness from exposure, managed to stay hidden from officers today despite the pursuit.
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Seattle
Wash
Tracey
Man 38 Held for Shooting Teen in Yardville
Trenton police lock up Charles Mc Cormick after he shot 16 year old Lillie Lane at Yardville following her refusal of his advances. Two bullets struck her breast and arm as she fled the scene.
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Trenton
N. J
Charles McCormick
Lillie Lane
Yardville
McCormick
Fire destroys pine woods near Hittit Pond Northham NH
Fire in the pine woods around Hittit Pond at Northham New Hampshire burned thirty acres and 400 cords of cut wood. Owner Isaac C. Brown of Methuen puts the loss at 600 dollars.
Iron Crown of Lombardy the Lombard Kings Treasure
Leslie's Monthly notes the iron crown of Lombardy as the empire’s prized relic. It uses narrow panels of gold forming a jointed band bound by a wire said to come from Christ’s cross. The piece inspired the cross band on other crowns and reflects war protection needs in royal regalia.
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Lombardy
Holy Roman Empire
Leslie’s Monthly
Burglary Shootout Wounds Ashland Officer and Arrests Suspect
In Ashland, former Sheriff Pilsbury was shot in the thigh during a burglary at Woods grocery. He arrested Nelson Bodreau after two other burglars escaped during a volley of over 20 shots. Bodreau to be arraigned in South Framingham. State Detective Dunham leads the case.
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Ashland
Pilsbury
Woods
Nelson Bodreau
Ashland Square
Bodreau
South Framingham
Dunham
The Ways of Birds Observed by a Princeton Curator
In The Outlook Magazine July number, W E D Scott from Princeton argues birds fear humans when harassed yet respond to calm, nonthreatening behavior. He cites a New York Central Park example where a plain policeman earned the birds’ trust, and recounts a flicker nest raised in an outdoor cage following simple care and feeding.
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Outlook
W. E. D. Scott
Princeton
Pacific
Arizona
Central Park
New York
Solferino Spook and the mile chase street race tale
A boy describes a week of driving a 40 h p Panar racq named Solferino Spook. He hires a Swedish chauffeur, tests speed on city streets, fights through crashes and repairs, races Bertie Burnett, faces a beer wagon and a cable car incident, and ends with tackling Long Island amid growing fatigue and excitement.
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Will
Bertie Burnett
Castoria
Bertie
Long Island
Island escapade and cash demands in wild diary note
A fragmented diary-like passage recounts paying for animals, blocking a road with a calf, an arrest after a telephone message, a $5000 ransom demand for the calf, and social outings with Bertie and friends. It also mentions travel to Long Island City, a castoria stop, and humorous reflections on democracy and a political scene observed through July Century.
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Long Island City
Castoria
Bertie
Automobile Magazie
Salisbury Remembered Interview Echoes Past Staff Ties
A Victorian era anecdote recounts a world famous journalist visiting a premier. The two once shared a newspaper staff, and the premier recalls a sixpence bet, offering to pay it as a reminder of old days. The scene highlights lingering familiarity across classes and nations.
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Victoria
Robert Cecil
Cowper
Old Hill Farm Dream in a Summer Scene
A vivid depiction of a hilltop farm from Country Life in America. The weathered house, farm animals Brindle and Dobbin, and daily tasks evoke pastoral life. Descriptions of woodland retreats, berry-laden pastures, and village drives mix with rural gossip and golf hazards.
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Old Hill Farm
Dobbin
America
Wonderful Boy and His Patient Mother
Frances Wilson recounts a dreamlike scene where a boy, blue eyes and a small stature, resists bedtime until his mother calmly enforces eight o'clock. The narrator recalls his astonishment at the boy’s polite persistence and the mother’s gentle firmness that settles the child’s fate. The piece reads as a tender tribute to a remarkable child and devoted mother.
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Dominion Authorities
Mrs. Conrey
H. A. Taylor
SEC. Root
Olneyville Weavers
Girl
Jeanie
Portland
Thetis
Willie Rushmore
National Biscuit Company
Ginger
Salisbury
Pat
Mike
Wonderboy
Frances Wilson
St. Nicholas
Hampton Beach
J.W. Gorman
Lakeview Park
Lowell
D. L. Page Company
Diane
Hibbard’s
Orchester
Lakeview Theatre
Joseph J. Flynn
Colonial Comic Opera CO
Normandy
The
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
India
Biscuit
Caleb L. Smith
Boston
Middlesex St
W. C. Hinckley
Electrician
Middle Street
Palace Observation
Lexington and
Pinehurst Park
Billerica
W. K. Putney
Grand Rustic Theatre
Lathrop & Tolman
Corey Burke Bros. & Co
Three Milletts
Amemas
Kennedy
Comediennes
Mee Ritta
Black Face Monologus Cameran
Chas. T. Saul
Benj. A. Gilbert
Colonial Building
Boylston St
Faston
Mass
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