Halifax Murder Case Shocks City As Wife Killed At Home
Halifax Nova Scotia July 21 George William Cook a 45 year old retired British soldier is under arrest for murdering his wife Lydia Arnold Cook by slashing her throat with a razor at their Albermarle street apartment Eliza Arnold sister to the victim cried out and police captured Cook who allegedly said I finished her I cut her throat with a razor Mrs Cook 42 died at the scene Cook showed blood stained hands and clothing and was to be held for a murder hearing at the morgue inquiry continues
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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 Heads to Farewell Audience at Rome
In Rome on July 21 Gov Taft and his party met Pope with a formal farewell audience. The Pope praised American church methods and pledged support for the Vatican's planned actions. Taft voiced thanks for courtesy and decried false reports while the party viewed a mosaic gift and received blessings for religious items.
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Rome
Taft
Vatican
Judge Smith
Judge Taft
Major Porter
Bishop O'Gorman
Mgr. Bissen
Pontifical Apartments
Gov. Taft
United States
Gov
Roosevelt
O'Gorman
Aoe
Cardinal Rampolia
Taft Party Receives Papal Gifts After Talks With Pope
Gov Taft Judge Smith and Capt Strother depart Rome for Naples after negotiations. The Pope presents each member with a morocco case gifts. Taft receives a gold goose quill with Leo’s coat of arms. O Gorman gets ruby and amethyst cross. Major Porter and Judge Smith receive gold jubilee medals. Mrs Taft receives enamel St Ursula painting.
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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 RISE OVER 75 MILES OF RIVER FRONTAGE
Keokuk Iowa July 21 flood peak reached south of nerve with water rising toward southern points by tomorrow. Canton Quincy La Grange Hannibal see 4 foot increase flooding 75 miles of river frontage damaging crops and property. Debris fills the river as trains slow through flooded tracks. estimates place damage around six million dollars with widespread losses.
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Keokuk
Mississippi River
Nerve
Canton
Quincy
Lagrange
Hannibal
Gregory
St. Louis, Keokuk
Bodies of Shoals drowning victims sent to homes
Portsmouth announces removal of all bodies from the Isles of Shoals tragedy. At 8.50 pm W A Alward's coffin left for Fredericton N B. Earlier Bessie Chase and Isabelle Ziolhouska were sent to Malden and Cambridge. Ocean hotel proprietors sent floral offerings as tribute.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Isles of Shoals
W. A. Alward
Fredericton
N. B
Bessie Chase
Isabelle Ziolhouska
Malden
Cambridge
Ocean Hotel
Government fleet sails to reinforce Agua Dulce
Panama July 21 government forces sail with reinforcements ammunition and provisions for General Ber ti’s army at Agua Dulce. Governor Salazar orders letters delivered to Ber ti and directs engagement if revolutionary gunboat Padilla is encountered. A decisive battle is expected and a government victory could end the revolution on the isthmus.
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Panama
Colombia
Berti
Agua Dulce
Salazar
Padilla
Silet's Reservation Opened for Settlement in Lincoln County
Oregon City July 21 Twenty three thousand and forty acres of land on the Silets Indian reservation in Lincoln county were opened for settlement today. The township contains the finest timber and agricultural lands on the reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon City
Ore
Silet’s
Lincoln County
McCarthy Backs Bruce in Ward 6 Canvass Visit
Jeremiah F. McCarthy, a notable Democratic figure in Ward 6 Lawrence, toured this city yesterday to advocate for Hon. A B Bruce in the congressional nomination race in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah F. McCarthy
Lawrence
A.B. Bruce
Brave Freddie Menzel Sacrifices Life To Save Sister
In Belmont New Jersey Freddie Menzel a boy of about six shielded his 4 year old sister May from a Susquehanna train going 20 mph. He died after being struck while May escaped uninjured. The town mourns and children donate pennies for a wreath for his coffin.
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New York
New Durham
Jersey City
Freddie Menzel
May
Belmont
N. J
Freddie
Circus shooting kills teamster in Buffalo scene
Lee Bruce, a Forepaugh and Sells Brothers teamster, was shot dead as circus crowds filed out. Watchman Dennis Bowen was arrested for the fatal shot intended for J K Shumatt. Bowen was badly beaten by enraged tent attendees before police intervened.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Lee Bruce
Forepaugh and Sells Brothers
Dennis Bowen
Bowen
J. K. Shumatt
Shumatt
Bruce
Run on the Bank After Missing 30000 Vault Money
Chicago July 21 news reports the disappearance of nearly 30000 from the Masonic Temple Safety Deposit vaults last Saturday. A run ensued as depositors waited to verify signatures and access boxes while police investigated bookmakers who suggested possible theft via duplicate keys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Masonic Temple Safety Deposit Company
Gloucester Captain Rescued After Drowning SCARE
Captain Stephen J. Martin veteran fish commission attache had a narrow escape at Wonson's wharf East Gloucester. He fell into shallow water after stumbling on a wharf cap, remained unconscious until revived by his nephew Charles Ingalls and medical help.
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Gloucester
Stephen J. Martin
Fish Commission
Charles Ingalls
Wonson’s Wharf
East Gloucester
Ingallsay
Martin
Ingalls
Capt. Martin
Andrews on Trial in City Savings Bank Case
Detroit July 21 Bank examiner Maltz concluded his testimony in the trial of Frank C. Andrews vice president of the wrecked City Savings bank. He said he was sure the bank could have paid dollar for dollar if not for Andrews. Assistant cashier Joseph A. Schulte testified Andrews visited after hours to check his standing and noted 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 to Chatham
The European Squadron comprising the Chicago, San Francisco, and Illinois sailed from Christiania Norway for Chatham England. Chicago will dock on arrival to repair grounding damage. The admiral plans to reach England for the August 11 coronation ceremonies and may attend naval demonstrations with the Chicago.
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Washington
Chicago
San Francisco
Illinois
Christiania
Norway
Chatham
England
Reform irade urged in Macedonia amid protests
Reports from Constantinople say the Porte advised the Sultan to issue an irade ordering reforms in Macedonia, especially in Menastir district sites of recent lawlessness. Doubt persists among diplomatic circles that any real reforms will be carried out.
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Sultan
Macedonia
Vienna
Constantinople
Austria Hungary
Porte
Menastir
Sullivan's Body Found After Two Weeks Search
Boston reports the recovery of John L. Sullivan who drowned in Jamaica Pond on July 7. After two weeks of tireless search, his body was found today, ending the anxious efforts of his family and local rescuers. A short ad about Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup follows in the same column.
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Boston
John L. Sullivan
East Springfield Street
Jamaica Pond
Dr. Wood
Remains of John W. Mackay to be buried in New York
London reports the San Francisco magnate John W. Mackay will be interred at Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn after removal from London. Date awaits his son Clarence, who sailed from New York. Mrs. Mackay is prostrated as obituaries fill afternoon and morning papers. An informal Carlton hotel meeting of America Sojourning in London expressed regret and sympathy to the Mackay family. The Rome AP correspondent notes an Italian familial connection heightening the impact of his death.
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London
John W. Mackay
San Francisco
New York
Greenwood Cemetery
Brooklyn
Clarence
America
Carlton Hotel
Mackay’s final cable to finish Pacific link by 1902
New York reports John W. Mackay died in London and sent his last cable to Mr. Cooke about the Pacific cable project. He assured completion by July next year if the government completes the Nero survey. Cooke said the project would proceed and the cable would be in operation July 1, 1902.
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New York
John W. Mackay
London
Mr. Cooke
Nero
Cooke
Mr. Mackay
Mackay
Northbridge's Oldest Woman Dies at 90 in Whitinsville
Whitinsville July 21 Mrs Jane Hamilton aged 90, Northbridge's oldest resident, died at her daughter’s home. Born Jane Carroll in Ireland she came to the U S in 1872 and lived in Grafton and Whitinsville. Survived by three daughters Isabelle McBurney Sarah Gilman and Margaret Gilmore and more than twenty grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren. She was long a member of United Presbyterian church of Whitinsville.
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Whitinsville
Jane Hamilton
Northbridge
Sarah Gilmore
Jane Carroll
County Down
Ireland
United States
Grafton
Isabelle McBurney
Sarah Gilman
Margaret Gilmore
Rockford, Ill
United Presbyterian Church of
Fourteenth Annual Convention of American Boiler Manufacturers
The 14th annual convention of the American Boiler Manufacturers of the United States and Canada opened in Atlantic City July 21. President Wm. Hammond of Erie, Pa., called the meeting to order as Mayor Stoye welcomed delegates. Addresses by Henry H. Hartley and D. E. B. Diere followed Hammond's annual address.
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Atlantic City
Nat
United States
Canada
Hammond
Erie
Stoyé
Henry H. Hartley
Wm. Tramp
D. EB. Diere
New York
Pastor Calley Accepts Union Post Amid Resignation
Rev Walter Calley of the Tabernacle Bowdoin Square church accepts the general secretary post with the Baptist Young People's Union of America. He has submitted his resignation to his church and requests release by September 15.
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Boston
Walter Calley
Tabernacle Church
Bowdoin Square
Baptist Young People’s Union of America
Providence
Calley
The Mind of Travel by John L. Stoddard in 1901
Stoddard extols travel as a path to mental wealth noting how memories, photographs, and art convey world wonders. He compares the imagination to a vivid journey across mountains, seas, and historic sites, from the Grand Canal to the Taj Mahal, Saint Peter's, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Stoddard
Grand Canal
Mont Blanc
Nikko
Danube
Sahara
Taj Mahal
Old World
Himalayas
Saint Peter
Popocatepetl
Vesuvius
Travel Benefits Promotion Leads Local Firm
A dated notification from Ralch Brothers Coy based in Acton Massachusetts highlights travel benefits and offers. The fragment mentions Gate Dabtichece 2F and Fred Fet Acton as contacts in the advertisement.
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Ralch Brothers Coy
FRED
Byers Robbery Information Sworn in Greensburg Case
The arrest of William S Byers, Westmoreland County lawyer and Democratic congressional nominee, follows sworn information by Jacob Byers alleging larceny as bailee and two counts of larceny. The case concerns about a quarter of a million dollars in bonds and cash alleged stolen from the elderly owner. Bail is set at 250000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Byers
Greensburg
William S.byers
Westmoreland County
Congress
Byers
C. R. Ferner
Anthracite Strikers Delegates Return from Convention
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvani a July 21 Nearly all delegates from District No 1 United Mine Workers to the national convention at Indianapolis returned home. Interviewed delegates express strong faith in their bituminous brothers and believe all will respond to aid for the strikers. At coal company offices men apply for work daily but no promise is given on when work may resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Irish land owners form protection combine in Dublin
Dublin July 21 Irish land owners form a combination with capital 500000 to shield themselves from the United Irish League. The prospectus complains the government fails to aid land owners and urges united effort. Leading members include Arthur Hugh Smith Barry and Lord Clonberock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
United Irish League
Arthur Hugh Smith Barry
Lord Clonberock
Anti-Imperialists Lead Boston Delegation to Landing Meeting
Boston figures including Charles Francis Adams Moorefield Storey and Julian Codman travel to join leaders at a special committee gathering in Lake George waters to investigate Philippine affairs and publicize the movement’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Charles Francis Adams
Moorefield Storey
Julian Codman
Lake George
Gold for Export Ordered by National City Bank
The National City bank announced in New York on July 21 that it will ship one million dollars in gold to Europe tomorrow marking a significant move in currency and trade policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
National City Bank
Europe
Meeting of anti imperialist leaders in Philadelphia debate stance
Hon Carl Schurz and Herbert Welsh host a Philadelphia gathering with western leaders to canvass recent investigation and current situation. Andrew Carnegie chairs briefly from Europe. a cable will report proceedings. Leaders vow to press the issue with more vigor and may issue a statement to President Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl,Schurz
Herbert Welsh
Philadelphia
Andrew Carnegie
Europe
Carnegie
Cable
Roosevelt
Hayes Escapes From North Andover Police Station
Lawrence July 21 John Hayes escaped from the North Andover police station after being arrested yesterday at Milk street quarters. Policeman Whittaker reported a disturbance and Hayes threatened to shoot if the officer entered. Chief Marvin assisted as Hayes was taken into custody, then later escaped by walking from an unlocked cell and leaping from a window while officers were in another part of the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
John Hayes
North Andover
Milk Street
Whittaker
Hayes
Marvin
Labor shortage prompts overseas recruitment in Winnipeg
Winnipeg July 21 estimated 20 000 to 25 500 harvesters needed in the West. Canadian Pacific lines ally with Alan and Beaver steamships to import English labor at low rates. General Manager McNicholl aims to prevent grain blockade. The railroad has bought 100 engines and will field 10 000 cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
West
Canadian Pacific Railroad Company
Alan and Beaver Steamship Lines
England
McNicholl
Ferry Sinks on Volga. Fifty Eight Die
A ferry boat on the Volga near Beresniki sank today while crossing the river, resulting in the deaths of fifty eight harvesters. Rescue crews and local authorities rushed to recover victims and prevent further loss of life. The disaster underscores perilous river travel for workers during the harvest season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Volga
Beresniki
Justice Haz ner orders Root to justify clerkship restoration
Washington July 21 Justice Haz ner issued a rule requiring Secretary of War Root to show cause by July 28 why a peremptory mandamus should not compel restoration of Miss Mebecca J. Taylor to a war department clerkship. Taylor was dismissed last June for criticising the Philippines policy in newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice Hazner
Root
Mebecca J. Taylor
War Department
Mortgage for $2,000,000 Filed in Pawtucket
A $2,000,002 mortgage filed with the city clerk by Pawtucket Gas company in favor of Slater Trust company provides for issuing 175 bonds of $1,000 and 500 bonds of $500, payable in 30 years at 4 percent interest annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket, A. L
Pawtucket Gas Company
Slater Trust Company
Chinese Released From Winchester Gambling Bust
Woburn July 21 The temporary suspension of Winchester laundry work ends as five Chinese men are released after a district court hearing. All were charged with being present where gambling implements were found. prosecutors failed to prove gambling. Each man paid a $1 fine and was freed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woburn
Winchester
Want More Pay for Boston Street Railway Workers
Boston July 21 conductors and motormen of the Old Colony Street Railway petition officials for wage increases and shorter hours from 12 to 10. They ask 24 percent pay, matching Boston Elevated Company wages, while managers refuse the wage rise but review other demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Old Colony Street Railway Company
Boston Elevated Company
New Percales Yard Wide at 6 1 2 Cents A Yard
A. G. Pollard & Co announces yard wide Percales in new patterns of indigo blue and red with white figures stripes and scrolls. Remaining stock includes white ground fabrics with slight imperfections offered at 6 1 2 cents per yard in the basement department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Pollard & CO
To Rent Three and five room tenements on Highlands Centralville
Real estate ad lists several listings: three room tenements on the Highlands near Westford street with steam heat and modern improvements at 6.50 and 7.00 dollars, a three room unit in Centralville near mills at 5.50, and newly papered five room tenements. A residence on the Highlands with steam heat is offered at 25.00 dollars. Contact T. H. Elliott at 64 Central St.
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Highlands
Westford Street
Centralville
Mills
T. H. Elliott
Central St
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Nova Scotia
Pope
Iowa
Silet
Johann Hoff
City Savings Bank of Detroit
Sullivan
J. W. Mackay
Pastor Calley
Stoddard Lectures
Agasess
Fet Acton
Mass
Philippines
Canada West
Miss Taylor
Winchester Laundry
Trae’s
DR. J. F. True &Co
Auburn
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