Brutal murder shocks Halifax in domestic tragedy
Halifax Nova Scotia July 21 George William Cook a retired British soldier is under arrest for murdering his wife Lydia Arnold Cook by cutting her throat with a razor in their Albermarle street apartment. The couple married six weeks ago. Witness Eliza Arnold sister to the victim cried out and found Lydia dying beneath a bloodstained bed. Cook aged about 45 who served 14 years in the Royal Field Artillery said I finished her I cut her throat with a razor. He added I loved her and am willing to die for her. The body was taken to the morgue and Cook will be held for a hearing.
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Halifax
N. S
George William Cook
Lydia Arnold Cook
Albermarle Street
Cook
Eliza Arnold
Eliza
Royal Field Artillery
Cape Tormentine
N. B
Taft Party Receives Farewell Audience With Pope
In Rome on July 21 Gov Taft and his American party met Pope with cordial reception. They traveled by carriage from their hotel to the Vatican, wore formal dress, and were greeted by Swiss guards. The Pope expressed satisfaction with the negotiations and promised strict guidance to the apostolic delegate, pledging cooperation with American aims.
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Rome
Taft
Vatican
Judge Smith
Judge Taft
Major Porter
O’gorman
Mgr. Bissen
United States
Gov
Roosevelt
O'Gorman
E Pal
Mpolla
Taft Party Celebrates Papal Gifts After Rome Vatican Meeting
Gov Taft and companions depart Rome for Naples after negotiations. The Pope honors each official with a morocco case gift bearing papal arms. Taft receives a gold goose quill, Bishop O Gorman a ruby and amethyst pectoral cross, Judge Smith and Major Porter gold jubilee medals, and Mrs Taft an enamel St Ursula painting replica.
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Gov. Taft
Smith
Capt
Strother
Rome
Naples
Morocco
Taft
Pope Leo
O'Gorman
Judge Smith
Major Porter
Mrs. Taft
IOWA FLOODS REACH MILES OF RIVER FRONTAGE
Keokuk Iowa July 21 Flood crested south of here with the Mississippi river rising over thousands of acres in the Canton Quincy La Grange and Hannibal corridor. Rail lines are flooded and trains slowed by water as debris drifts include rabbits and wreckage. Estimated damages near six million dollars over about 75 miles of river frontage. water still advancing toward southern stretches tomorrow.
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Keokuk
Mississippi River
Canton
Quincy
Lagrange
Hannibal
Gregory
St. Louis, Keokuk and Northwestern Railway
Bodies Returned From Isles of Shoals Drowning
The Portsmouth drowning victims from last Thursday’s Isles of Shoals incident have been sent to their homes. W A Alward’s coffin departed for Fredericton N B at 8 50 pm while Bessie Chase and Isabelle Ziolhouska were shipped to Malden and Cambridge respectively. Each body was accompanied by a floral offering from Ocean hotel proprietors.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Isles of Shoals
W. A. Alward
Fredericton
N. B
Bessie Chase
Isabelle Ziolhouska
Malden
Cambridge
Ocean Hotel
IsthmiAn Revolution May End If Agua Dulce Battle Favors Gov
Panama a Panama Colombia July 21 government fleet sails with reinforcements and provisions for General Berti at Agua Dulce. Governor Salazar orders letters to Ber ti and to engage the revolutionary gunboat Padilla if met in a decisive battle, hoping a victory ends the revolution on the isthmus.
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Panama
Colombia
Berti
Agua Dulce
Salazar
Padilla
Silet's Reservation land opened for settlement in Lincoln county
Silet's Reservation in Lincoln county was opened for settlement today with twenty three thousand forty acres available. The township contains valuable timber and agricultural lands on the reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon City
Ore
Lincoln County
McCarthy Stirs Support for Bruce in Ward 6
Jeremiah F. McCarthy a leading Democrat in Lawrence ward 6 visited the city yesterday to campaign for Hon A B Bruce in the congressional nomination in this district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah F. McCarthy
Lawrence
A. B. Bruce
EXTRACT Will Find and Take Care of Every One
A succinct note states that EXTRACT will identify and handle every person involved. The statement emphasizes comprehensive coverage and reliable processing to ensure all individuals are accounted for and assisted as needed.
Brave Freddie Menzel Sacrifices Life Saving Sister
In East New Durham New Jersey Freddie Menzel, a young boy, pushed his 4-year-old sister May from an oncoming Susquehanna train. He was struck and killed at Belmont, leaving parents grief stricken and the town mourning. A wreath fund was begun by local children to honor the heroic act.
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New York
New Durham
Jersey City
Freddie Menzel
May
Belmont
N. J
Freddie
Run on the Bank Over Missing Masonic Temple Funds
Chicago, July 21. News of a nearly $39,000 disappearance from the Masonic Temple Safety Deposit vaults sparked a bank run as crowds gathered at day vaults. Police found bookmakers’ claims plausible while management denied theft, and tellers struggled to verify signatures and open boxes.
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Chicago
Masonic Temple Safety Deposit Company
Gloucester Captain Nearly Drowns Off Wonson’s Wharf
Captain Stephen J. Martin of the fish commission had a narrow morning drowning scare at Wonson’s wharf in East Gloucester. His nephew Charles Ingalls found him unconscious after tumbling from the wharf capsill and sinking briefly. Helpers revived him on barrels until medical aid arrived.
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Gloucester
Stephen J. Martin
Fish Commission
Charles Ingalls
Wonson’s Wharf
East Gloucester
Ingalls
Martin
Capt. Martin
Andrews on Trial in City Savings Bank Case
Detroit witnesses testified in the trial of Frank C. Andrews, vice president of the wrecked City Savings bank. Bank examiner Maltz said the bank would have paid dollar for dollar had it not been for Andrews, while Joseph A. Schulte described Andrews visiting after closing hours and maintaining a continuous overdraft from October 1901 to the bank's close.
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Detroit
Mich
Maltz
Frank C. Andrews
City Savings Bank
Andrews
Joseph A. Schulte
European Squadron Sails From Christiania For Chatham
The European Squadron comprising the Chicago, San Francisco and Illinois sailed from Christiania. The Illinois will go to dry dock at Chatham to repair grounding damage. The admiral plans to reach England before the August 11 coronation ceremonies and may attend the naval demonstration with the Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
San Francisco
Illinois
Christiania
Norway
Chatham
England
Irade Declares Macedonia Reforms Ordered by Sultan
Reports from Constantinople say the Porte advised the Sultan to issue an irade ordering reforms in Macedonia, focusing on Menastir district sites of recent lawlessness, though diplomats doubt meaningful reform will be carried out.
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Sultan
Macedonia
Vienna
Constantinople
Austria Hungary
Porte
Menastir
Sullivan’s Body Found After Two Weeks of Search
Boston July 21 doctors announced the recovery of John L. Sullivan of 21 East Springfield Street who drowned in Jamaica Pond on July 7. The report notes the peril of small colds leading to serious illness and promotes Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy.
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Boston
John L. Sullivan
East Springfield Street
Jamaica Pond
Dr. Wood
Circus Shootings Send Crowd Into Frenzy as Man is Killed
Lee Bruce, a Forepaugh and Sells teamster, was shot dead near the circus tent as crowds left. Dennis Bowen, a watchman, is under arrest for the fatal shot aimed at J K Shumatt the horses superintendent. Bowen was beaten by circus patrons before detectives secured him amid a near panic.
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Buffalo
Lee Bruce
Forepaugh and Sells Brothers
Dennis Bowen
Bowen
J. K. Shumatt
Clase
Shumatt
Bruce
Remains of John W. Mackay to be buried in New York
London July 21 The remain s of John W Mackay of San Francisco will be taken to New York for inter ment in Greenwood cemetery Brooklyn The exact removal date and funeral plans hinge on the arrival of his son Clarence who sailed from New York Saturday Mrs Mackay is prostrated An American obsequy gathering at Carlton Hotel adopted resolutions of sympathy The Rome AP correspondent notes the death has caused deep impression among Italian families.
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London
John W. Mackay
San Francisco
New York
Greenwood Cemetery
Brooklyn
Clarence
Mackay
Carlton Hotel
John L. Stoddard
Croesus
Grand Canal
Mont Blanc
Nikko
Danube
Sahara
Taj Mahal
Old World
Himalayas
Saint Peter’s
Popocatepetl
Vesuvius
Mackay's Last Cablegram Aims for Pacific Link
New York shipowner John W. Mackay died in London. His final cable to assistant Mr. Cooke described progress on the Pacific cable project. He advised completion by July next year if the survey by the Nero is finished. Cooke said the enterprise would continue and aim for operation by July 1, 1903.
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New York
John W. Mackay
London
Mr. Cooke
Nero
Cooke
Mr. Mackay
Mackay
Northbridge's Oldest Woman Dies at 90
Whitinsville July 21 Mrs Jane Hamilton aged 90 oldest woman in Northbridge died last night at her daughter’s home Mrs Sarah Gilmore. She retained clear mind and keen senses until moments before death and had shown vigor all her life. Maiden name Jane Carroll born in county Down Ireland came to the United States in 1872 and lived in Grafton and Whitinsville. Survived by three children Isabelle McBurney Grafton Sarah Gilman Whitinsville and Margaret Gilmore Rockford II. Grandchildren exceed twenty and 22 great grandchildren. She belonged for years to United Presbyterian church of Whitinsville.
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Whitinsville
Jane Hamilton
Northbridge
Sarah Gilmore
Jane Carroll
County Down
Ireland
United States
Grafton and
Isabelle McBurney
Grafton
Sarah Gilman
Margaret Gilmore
Rockford, II
United Presbyterian Church of
14th Annual Convention of American Boiler Makers Opens
Atlantic City begins the 14th annual convention of American Boiler Manufacturers of the United States and Canada. President Wm Hammond of Erie Pa calls the session to order as Mayor Stoyé welcomes delegates. Henry H Hartley of Cramp Ship Building and D E Diere of New York deliver remarks before Hammond's keynote address.
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Atlantic City
United States
Canada
Hammond
Erie
Stoyé
Henry H. Hartley
Wm. Cramp Ship Building Company
D. E. Diere
New York
Pastor Calley Accepts Baptist Union Post
Boston July 21 Rev Walter Calley pastor of the Tabernacle church Bow doin square has accepted the position of general secretary of the Baptist Young People's union of America tendered by the convention at Providence He has resigned his church and asks to be relieved by September 15.
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Boston
Walter Calley
Tabernacle Church
Bowdoin Square
Baptist Young People’s Union of America
Providence
Calley
Travel Benefits Highlighted by Ralch Brothers Co
An advertisement from Ralch Brothers Co promotes travel perks, naming Gate Dulettes and a location in Massachusetts. The playful layout hints at discounted packages and potential inclusion of multiple destinations.
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Ralch Brothers CO
Gate Dulettes
Byers Robbery Case Rocks Greensburg
A major theft case centers on Jacob Byers claiming losses of about a quarter million in bonds and money. William S. Byers, Westmoreland lawyer and Democratic congressional nominee, was arrested on three charges including larceny as bailee. Information sworn by the ailing Byers with Rev. Ferner present set bail at $250,000.
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Greensburg
Jacob Byers
William S.byers
Westmoreland County
Congress
Byers
C. R. Ferner
Anthracite Strikers Delegates Return From Indy
Wilkesbarre delegates from District No. 1 United Mine Workers return from the Indianapolis convention. They express strong faith that fellow miners will aid the strike, while coal company offices report daily job applications but offer no assurances on when work will resume.
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Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Irish land owners form 500000 dollar combination
Dublin July 21 Irish land owners have formed a combination with a capital of 500000 dollars to protect themselves against the United Irish league. The prospectus complains that the government has failed to provide adequate assistance and calls for united action. Leading members include Arthur Hugh Smith Barry and Lord Clonberock.
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Dublin
United Irish League
Arthur Hugh Smith Barry
Lord Clonberock
Anti Imperialists sail to Lake George meeting
Boston leaders of the anti imperialist movement including Charles Francis Adams Moorefield Storey and Julian Codman depart for Boston Landing Lake George to join other committee members investigating Philippine affairs and to publicize their findings.
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Boston
Charles Francis Adams
Moorefield Storey
Julian Codman
Lake George
Gold Shipment to Europe From National City Bank
New York reports that National City Bank will ship 1 million dollars worth of gold to Europe tomorrow. The move signals ongoing gold exports amid international trade flows and financial market activity.
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New York
The
National City Bank
Europe
Anti Imperialist Leaders Meet at Schurz Home
Leaders including Herbert Welsh of Philadelphia and western figures convene to review the investigation and current state of the anti imperialist movement. With Carnegie in Europe, a temporary chair will preside and updates will go to Carnegie by cable. They vow to press the issue with greater vigor and may issue a statement to President Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Schurz
Herbert Welsh
Philadelphia
Andrew Carnegie
Europe
Carnegie
Cable
Roosevelt
John Hayes Escapes From North Andover Police Station
Lawrence July 21 John Hayes escaped from the North Andover police station this morning after being arrested yesterday at his Milk street quarters. Policeman Whittaker and Chief Marvin entered Hayes house to quell a disturbance and were threatened by Hayes. While officers were away in another part of the building Hayes walked from an unlocked cell and jumped out a window.
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Lawrence
John Hayes
North Andover
Milk Street
Whittaker
Hayes
Marvin
Labor shortage looms as crews seek cheap transatlantic transport
Winnipeg July 21 estimate 20000 to 25500 harvesters needed in the West with the Canadian Pacific arranging low rate passage from England via Allan and Beaver lines. General Manager McNicholl visits to avert a grain blockade. CPR has 100 new engines and 10000 cars ready.
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Winnipeg
Man
West
Canadian Pacific Railroad Company
Allan and Beaver Steamship Lines
England
McNicholl
Ferry Disaster Sinks on Volga River
A ferry boat sank today crossing the Volga at Beresniki, drowning fifty eight harvesters. The disaster occurred as the vessel carried workers to fields, causing relief efforts to dispatch to the scene. Authorities said weather and overloading contributed to the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Volga
Beresniki
Justice Hagner Orders War Secretary to Restore Clerk
Washington July 21 Justice Hagner issues a rule directing Secretary Root to show cause by July 28 why a peremptory mandamus should not compel restoring Miss Rebecca J. Taylor to a War Department clerkship. Miss Taylor was dismissed last June for criticizing Philippine policy in the newspapers.
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Washington
Justice Hagner
War Root
Rebecca J. Taylor
War Department
Miss Taylor
Mortgage for 2,000,000 filed in Pawtucket
A 2,000,000 mortgage was filed with the Pawtucket City Clerk by the Pawtucket Gas Company in favor of the Slater Trust Company. It covers issuance of 175 bonds and 500 $500 ads payable in 30 years at 4 percent annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket, A. L
Pawtucket Gas Company
Slater Trust Company
Chinese Released Free After Winchester Gamble Case
Woburn July 21 The temporary halt on Winchester laundry work ends as five Chinese residents are released after a district court hearing. They faced charges of being present where gambling implements were found. the court did not sustain gambling charges, but fined each dollar for presence at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woburn
Winchester
Want More Pay Boston Street Railway Strike Demand
Boston July 21 The conductors and motormen of the Old Colony Street Railway petition officials for higher wages a 10 hour day and other changes They seek 22 percent more pay instead of 20 cents an hour The managers refused the wage increase but consider other demands
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Old Colony Street Railway Company
Boston Elevated Company
New Percales at Six and a Half Cents Yard
We opened last week four cases remnants of yard wide Percales with indigo blue and red ground white figures stripes and scroll patterns. One case white ground patterns usually worth ten cents will be sold at six and a half cents in our Basement Department by A G Pollard Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Pollard & CQ
To Rent In Highlands And Centralville Tenements
Classified notice listing several rental units. Highlands one room and five room tenements with steam heat and modern improvements priced at 6.50 7.00 and 25.00. Centralville near mill offers a three room tenement at 5.50 with additional Highlands residence ad. Ty RA Elliott at 64 Central St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highlands
Westford Street
Centralville
Ty RA. Elliott
Central St
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Johann Hoff
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Victin
J. W. Mackay
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Chile
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