Brooke praised by Root as standard for young officers
Secretary Root announced the retirement of Major General John R. Brooke, lauding his over forty years of distinguished service in both volunteer and regular army. The notice highlights his Civil War commands, battles at Gettysburg Spottsylvania and Cold Harbor, his roles in the Spanish American War, and his later duties as military governor of Puerto Rico and commander in Cuba, framing his career as a model for future officers.
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Washington
Root Fm
Brooke
War Department
John R. Brooke
U. S. Army
Pennsylvania
Fort Sumter
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Lincoln
the Wilderness
Spott Sylvania Court House
Getttysburg
Cold Harbor
Tolopototomy
Gettysburg
Spottsylvania Court ‘House
Spain
Porto Rico
Cuba
Mary MacLane In Cambridge Amid Public Interest
Boston writer Mary MacLane rests under careful supervision at 467 Broadway Cambridge with Miss Fannie Corbin, her former English teacher and guide. Corbin notes MacLane avoids critiques and will decide Harvard summer course later. Corbin disapproves of sensational attention surrounding the author and her crude book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mary MacLane
Montana Hills
Cambridge
Butte
Broadway
Fannie Corbin
Miss MacLane
Miss Corbin
Mary
Harvard
Short Sermon in Heat Stuns Copper Country Church
In Houghton Michigan on July 21, Rev Henry Gillingham of Atlantic Methodist Church preached an extremely brief sermon after repeated requests for brevity. The copper country marveled at a discourse described as one of the shortest and most pithy on record, concluded shortly after Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton, Mich
Henry Gillingham
Atlantic Methodist Church
Atlantic
Houghton
Copper Country
Calf Becomes A Churn In Michigan Cow Story
In Galesburg Michigan Blake Bros leading stock dealers report Betsy a premium Jersey cow gave birth to a valuable heifer calf the calf died after ten minutes of barnyard frolicking the milk in its stomach churned by play reportedly weighing over six pounds. The calf died from the strain on its immature digestive system.
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Galesburg
Mich
Blake’ Bros
Betsy
Esa
Trouble in Haiti sparks march on Cape Haytien
July 21 dispatches report Artibonite proclaims M Firmin president as Marmelade and St Michael join a march on Cape Haytien. Jumeau aids Firmin with coal and munitions for Crete A Pierrot while Salnave moves toward Cape Haytien to confront Nord. Provisional government fractured, Firmin seen unlikely to meet strong resistance.
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Cape Haytien
Hayti
Department of Artibonite
M. Firmin
Paris
Jumeau
Port Au Prince
Crete A. Pierrot
Haiti
Salnave
Nord
Russian Deserters on US Transport Logan Reported
San Francisco July 21 Russian consul Paul Kosahevitch accuses Capt Abraham S Beckham quartermaster of the Logan of contempt toward Russia. At Nagasaki the Russian consul demanded a ship search which Beckham denied. Two days out, three Russian stowaways in American troop uniforms were found aboard after shore leave.
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San Francisco
Paul Kosahevitch
Abraham S&s. Beckham
United States
Logan
Washington
Nagasaki
Beckham
Widow Seeks Share in Charles Hill Estate
Fred R. Caswell and Dr. W. F. Flack of Northwood travel to Los Angeles to present Mrs. Charles Hill’s claim to a widow’s share of the estate of Charles Hill, Salem Charles, who died in California May 17 leaving $142,000. Mrs. Hill believes the man was her husband, as they lived apart about 30 years without divorce and last met 20 years ago. Caswell and Flack are her nephews and say he wrote from Australia about his wellbeing.
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Exeter
N. H
Fred R. Caswell
Hill
Northwood
Australia
Cabinet Orders For Decorations On American Delegation
Berlin July 21 Cabinet orders conferring decorations on about 300 Americans who aided Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia’s voyage to the United States are in Emperor William’s hands for signature. The foreign office sent the papers a fortnight ago and their return and the announcements are expected any day.
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Berlin
Prince Henry of Prussia
United States
Emperor William
Foreign Office
Ochs Purchases Philadelphia Public Ledger in Major Deal
Adolph S. Ochs buys the Philadelphia Public Ledger from George W. Childs Drexel for over two million dollars with James M. Beck holding a substantial interest. Ochs plans no radical changes and editors remain, while the Ledger, established in 1836, continues its independent journalism. The piece notes related context on Ochs’s other papers and the Ledger’s governance. The report also includes a general crop and market update on cotton bales, rain needs, and forecasts for Memphis region with recent shipment totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Adolph S. Ochs
George W. Childs
Drexel
Mr. Ochs
Public Ledger
Chestnut and
Sixth Streets
James M. Beck
Beck
Ochs
New York Times
Philadelphia Times
Chattanooga Times
George W. Ochs
America
A. J. Drexel
Childs
George W. Childs-Drexel
L.clarke Davis
John Norris
President Spends Day of Strenuous Calm at Sagamore Hill
Oyster Bay July 21 Roosevelt passes a quiet day at Sagamore Hill in the library with Secretary Loeb handling public business. He holds a letter from Senator McLaurin declining a bench appointment and contemplates future recognition. Mrs Cowles arrives as a guest. Sea Girt visit planned with the First Lady and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Sagamore Hill
Roosevelt
Loeb
John McLaurin
South Carolina
United States Court of Claims
Senator McLaurin
McLaurin
Court of Claims
Fife
Benefth
Oyster Ty
Senate
W. S. Cowles
Cowles
Navy
Cotton is Higher as Memphis Market Advances
In Memphis on July 21 the cotton price rose another 1-16 per pound with middling at 9 cents. Demand remains modest but adequate, led by Northern and Eastern mills while exporters sit out. No markings or stains offer, prices withdrawn for the season. Last week nearly vanished as receipts were under fifty bales daily. total receipts 311, shipments outpaced receipts by over 2400 bales, leaving stocks reduced to that level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Protection Delay and the Democratic Path to Progress
Milwaukee July 21 Hon. William F. Vilas former interior secretary urged unity against protectionist power. He warned that greed and conspiracies support the party in power, calling for concerted action to restore justice and oppose monopolistic control over industry and transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
William F. Vilas
Cleveland
A. F. Warden
Democratic State Central Committee
Vilas
America
Democratic Party
Grant
Grand Central
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Marine slain by own hand turns up in Peabody
The body of 23 year old Hugh Boyle in full navy uniform was found in a Peabody pasture with a self inflicted gunshot wound. He had enlisted in Charlestown after returning home from Philadelphia on Friday. Local reports say he had been brooding over the decision and purchased a revolver before shooting himself near the old barn. He had lived with brother in law Michael Drislane and worked recently at the American Glue Company.
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Boston
United States Navy
Peabody
Washington Street
Hugh Boyle
Navy
Charlestown
Boyle
Michael Drnslane
American Glue Company
Philadelphia
Whidden's
Drislane
Arbiters Chosen For Pius Fund Claims Case
The United States selects Sir Edward Fry and F De Martens for The Hague arbitration, while Mexico picks Pagans Guainas Chelli and Savornin Lohman. A fifth member will be named, with Jackson H. Ralston named U S agent and Senor Amelio Pardo likely Mexico’s agent.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Hague
Pius Fund
California
Edward Fry
England
Court of Appeals of England
F. de Martens
Russia
Pagans Guainas Chelli
Court of Cassation
Italy
Savornin Lohman
Holland
Arbitration Tribunal
Jackson H. Ralston
Senor
Amelio Pardo
Belgium
Best's Last Chance Commutation Plea In Boston
John C. Best of Saugus petitions Gov. Crane for commutation of his death sentence. Attorney John H. Sisk files the petition noting three grounds: verdict of murder in the first degree may be unsupported, one juror was deaf, and the verdict contradicts the evidence. Hearing date not set. governor and full executive council to hear Best’s counsel.
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Boston
John C. Best
Saugus
Crane
John H. Sisk
Lynn
Executive Council
State House
Ddtate
Secretary Moody to Tour East Coast and Byfield Celebration
Secretary of the Navy Moody will leave Washington next Friday and travel to Oyster Bay to spend time with President Roosevelt. He will then go to Byfield Massachusetts for the town founding anniversary and take part in Old Home Week at Salem. He plans no speeches and will join North Atlantic squadron evolutions aboard the Dolphin with Senate and House committees. He may attend joint army and navy manoeuvres later in August.
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Washington
Moody
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Byfield
Mass
Salem
Dolphin
Senate
House Committees of Affairs
Miners Strike Fund Routed Through Indianapolis
Indianapolis handles the great fund for striking anthracite miners with weekly receipts near $500,000. W. B. Wilson, national secretary and treasurer, will distribute funds among the three anthracite districts by membership. District No. 1 likely gets 53 percent, No. 5 about 35, and No. 7 around 32. District No. 1 has more members than districts seven and nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Great Fund
United Mine Workers
W. B. Wilson
Heywood oil wells finally extinguished in Jennings
The Heywood oil field near Jennings Louisiana reported the fire extinguished this afternoon after nine large boilers were deployed. Two four inch pipe lines were used one stationary and one movable to combat the blaze, ending a dangerous flare that threatened nearby operations.
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Jennings
Heywood
Flames Brought Under Control After Weeklong Inferno
Firefighters used two 4 inch lines and 50 feet of hose per connection to cover the flames from the east north and northwest. Boilers supplied 225 horsepower to push water and chemicals from Jennings Heywood oil syndicate wells. Steam did the job and chemicals were not needed.
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Jennings-Heywood Oil Syndicate
Russell Sage Narrowly Escapes Car Dragging
New York July 21 Russell Sage barely escaped death after being dragged 20 feet by a Broadway streetcar. He left 31 Nassau street with a companion for the Western Union building. The car started abruptly as the financier slipped from the step, his clothing torn but he insisted he was unhurt and continued to his destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russell Sage
Broadway
Mr. Sage
Nassau Street
Western Unionuilding
Wall Street
Millionaire Frederick Schmidt to wed in July
Frederick Schmidt of Bowling Green Ohio, heir to a vast German estate, has taken out a license to marry Mrs Martha Norris after pursuing her for months. The marriage could alter a will clause which would otherwise leave the estate to the church if he remains unmarried when the grandfather dies. Schmidt has rejected a previous match chosen by the elder Frederik.
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Bowling Green
Frederick Schmidt
Martha Norris
Schmidt
Germany
Frederik
Fall River Teamsters Vote to Strike If Demands Fail
At a Fall River meeting the Master Teamsters association unanimously voted to strike next Wednesday if contractor price demands are not granted. They will work tomorrow to inform contractors and allow talks. City employees have already received a 60 cent raise and further increases may follow. Some contractors pay five dollars daily for double teams and three fifty for singles. A special meeting is planned Friday night to decide next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Master Teamsters’ Association
Vaderland Resumes Voyage After Halting Due to Fog
The Vaderland reached Halifax at 2:00 PM and swiftly loaded Belgenland passengers and luggage by lighter. Additional food was shipped as the ship moved around the harbor with band on deck. The vessel then sped seaward, circling the Bergenland twice before departing once supplies were aboard. The delay resulted from fog that caused slow progress.
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Halifax
N. S
Liverpool
Bergenland
Passenger train collision at Sea Girt claims engineer
A collision today between a passenger train and a freight train on the Central New Jersey near Sea Girt station. Engineer Boyd Clark of the passenger train was killed. No other injuries reported.
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Sea Girt
N. J
New Jersey
Boyd Clark
Accidents and Ailments Mentioned on the Farm
The piece notes frequent farm injuries from cuts and stings and recommends Dr. Thomas Electric Oil for instant pain relief. It also suggests Burdock Blood Bitters to strengthen digestion and prevent indigestion, framing both tonics as essential for rural households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Stony Brook Road Corporation Meeting Notice
The stockholders meeting for Stony Brook Road Corporation will be held at Lowell Gas Light rooms on Shattuck Street in Lowell on Monday July 1962 at 10 o clock a.m. to elect directors and consider a proposed by law amendment changing the annual meeting time and any other business legally coming before the meeting. Frank E. Dunbar, Clerk. Lowell July 11, 1902.
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Stony Brook Road Corporation
Lowell Gas Lightsee
Shattuck Street
Lowell
Frank E. Dunbar
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Gen. Brooke
Sec. Root
Iis
Elihu Root
iPev. Mé¢.Gillingham
Abraham
Lazarus
Dives
Lazfarus
Michigan
Firmin
Charles Hill
Drexel Estate
Nwailita A
Macbeth
Nailitza GO
Wall St
Tremont St
Pius Fund Claim
The
Miners’ Strike Fund
Ohio
Fall River Teamsters
Vaderland
Belgenland
Stony Brook Railroad
W. C. Hinckley
Electrician
Middle Street
Lakeview Park
D. L. Page Company
Diane
Hibbard’s
Lakeview Theatre
Joseph J. Flynn
Colonial. Comic Opera CO
Willow Dale Park
Prof
J. H. Crosby
Young Swan
Lexington
Paul Revere
Lowell’s
Newes
Lexington, Mass
Rustic Theatre
Conway
Zoological Garden
Deer Park
Boston St. Ry
Merrimack Sa
Pinehurst Park
Billerica
Lathrop & Telman
Halliday
Quinn
O’ Mourke
Burnett
Darmody
Corena
T He Zoellers
Veda
Kennedy
James
Woburn
Mechanics Fair
Ash
G.G. Read
Wm. Nichols & Co
Melissa Caryl
Broadway Place
East Somerville
Respiro
Derby & Morse
Chas. T. Saul
Colonial Building
Boylston St
Timmons
Wittess
Hanley’s
Jane’s
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