Clement Sues Boston Spy Hunter for Slander
Samuel D. Wilson of Cambridge sues Percival W. Clement for 50000 in Burlington Vermont claiming public accusations that Wilson, a state detective who killed Gosher at White River Junction in self defense last December, is a murderer. Ex Mayor B B Johnson of Waltham is counsel. papers served. trial set for October first Tuesday.
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Boston
Percival W. Clement
Vermont
Samuel D. Wilson
Cambridge
Mass
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Gosher
White River Junction
Clement
B. B. Johnson
Waltham
Burlington
Secretary Shaw Visits the President at Sagamore Hill
Oyster Bay July 25 Secretary of the Treasury Leslie H. Shaw arrived by the revenue cutter Gresham from New York and was greeted by President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill. He will stay until tomorrow to discuss departmental affairs while William H. Moody is slated to arrive.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Leslie H. Shaw
Navy
Sagamore Hill
J. F. O'Reilly
Lawrence
Mass
William A. Jones
St. Augustine College
Havana
Cupa
Roosevelt
Philippines
W. B. Sleeper
Wyoming
Big Horn County
Wyo
Yellowstone Park
Sleeper
Wu Ting-Fang
New York
Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People Insomnia Cure Claim
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a cure for insomnia and nervousness caused by stimulants, dyspepsia, or general debility. It cites Mrs Carrie A Roberts of Augusta Maine as a cured patient and notes sales terms of fifty cents per box or two dollars for six boxes by mail from Schenectady New York.
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Dr. Williams
Mile a Minute Bridal Trip Captures Boston News
Pacific magnate Peter D. Martin and his bride, daughter of Charles M. Oelrichs, sped from Newport to Boston in a record rush. The special train, with one Pullman and a baggage car, raced at high speed, scattering rice as witnesses filmed the moment before reaching the South station in 1 hour 20 minutes after the Newport wedding breakfast.
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Boston
Peter D. Martin
Pacific
Charles M. Oelrichs
Touraine
Newport
Western
William Lerry
C. I. Tower
San Francisco
Hornen
New York
Mrs. Martin
South Station
Canadian immigration figures spark debate in Lords
In the House of Lords Lord Burghclere questioned claims that American buyers were acquiring Canadian land and that 200,000 Americans had emigrated to Canada this year. Lord Onslow cited emigration to Canada at 17,987 in 1901 and 24,100 by the current year. He noted Western Canada sees land uptake by Americans Englishmen and others, impacting world wheat supply. Lord Rosebery sought Canada to United States emigration figures, but Onslow could not provide them.
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London
House of Lords
Lord Burghclere
Lord Onslow
Colonial Office
Canada
Lord Roseberry
Liberal
United Stat-s
China to send imperial commissioner to St. Louis Exposition
Pekin reports the Emperor will announce the next day that China will appoint an imperial commissioner to represent its interests at the St. Louis exposition rather than relying on the Chinese minister to the United States. John Barrett, exposition general for Asia and Australia, will meet the Emperor, with Mr Conger securing the audience and council discussions following.
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Foreign Office
Mr. Barrett
Mr. Conger
United States
Tien Tsin
Irish Taxation Debate in Commons Defeated Vote
In the House of Commons Joan Clancy’s motion condemning Ireland’s taxation as a grievance was defeated 168 to 117 after Irish Nationalists spoke. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach argued Ireland’s share of imperial taxation was decreasing and the system fair. T. P. O’Connor lamented the chancellor’s speech.
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London
House of Commons
Joan J. Clancy
Ireland
Michael Hicks-Beach
T. P .O’connor
Butterine Makers Seek Unified Testing of New Law
Providence July 25 butterine makers in this state are said to favor joining Western butterine manufacturers in testing a new law. The move aims to align industry standards and ensure compliance under the proposed regulations affecting oleomargarine products.
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Providence
R. L
Margarine Makers Challenge New Law In Supreme Court Fight
Manufacturers of oleomargarine in contesting the new law which took effect on July 1. By the terms of the law a tax of 10 cents per pound, instead of 2 cents, is imposed on the product colored to imitate butter. A Cleveland, Ohio concern has attacked the law as unconstitutional and it is believed this signals united efforts by the largest manufacturers nationwide to carry the issue to the supreme court for decision.
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Cleveland
United
Supreme Court
Friars Resolutions Presented to President Roosevelt
Rev J F OReilly of Lawrence Massachusetts announced resolutions adopted by the Quadrennial chapter of the Augustinian order at Villanova Pennsylvania on July 16. The document praises friars as philanthropists educators and pioneers of civilization and protests government moves to discredit them. It notes sympathy for the friars amid unmerited obloquy from misguided friends and treacherous foes.
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J. F. O'Reilly
Lawrence
Mass
Villanova
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Venezuelan turmoil stalls Caribbean trade in 19th century report
Kingston Jamaica reports Caracas says Venezuela faces ruin from prolonged revolution and epidemics. Valencia suffers yellow fever and typhoid due to poor sanitation. Despite a blockade, Trinidad ships more goods to Venezuela, using small craft to avoid capture.
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Jam
Caracas
Venezuela
Valencia
Trinidad
Fall River Teamsters Postpone Strike To Next Friday
Fall River Master Teamsters vote to delay planned action until after a special meeting next Friday. Many contractors have granted the advance wage demand. others will be given a chance to comply. A refusal, the union says, will trigger a strike tomorrow.
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Fall River
Master Teamsters’ Association
Teamsters
Emperor William to Meet the Czar in Russia
Christiana Norway July 25 Emperor William will leave Bergen tomorrow for Emden then proceed to Russia to meet the Czar.
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Norway
William
Bergen
Emden
Russia
Miners Fund Receives Large Donations Across Indiana
In Indianapolis on July 25 a check for 1125 came from Fontinet near Terre Haute for the miners fund. A Chicago donor sent 1000 with anonymity. Secretary Wilson cites a 8000 check from Indiana bituminous miners and the Fontinet gift as proof of miners resolve to win the fight. The bituminous gift equals about 1.25 per member, Fontinet about 2 per capita.
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Indianapolis
Fontinet
Terra Haute
Chicago
Wilson
Indiana
New York shooter leads with 162 birds at Providence trap meet
At the Providence Gun Club tournament Sim Glover of New York topped the field with 162 of 175 birds. A three way tie for second among Jack Fannigan Gene Griffith and Herbert, each with 159. The day’s average fell short and the contest continues tomorrow.
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Providence
R. I
Providence Gun Club
Sim Glover
New York
Jack Fannigan
Gene Griffith
Pascoag
Herbert
Boston
Cambria Mine Disaster Witness Places Blame on Lamp
Johnstown July 25 Sept. Robinson of the Cambria Hill mine testified before the coroner's jury investigating the July 10 disaster. He said the explosion occurred above a coal fall in Room No 2 sixth right heading and that gas was fired by a naked lamp placed there despite orders.
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Johnstown
Robinson
Cambria Hill Iine
Cholera Outbreak Rises in Manila City
Cholera cases surged to 78 in Manila yesterday the highest since the outbreak began. Officials traced no water supply contamination after an analysis. The renewed spread is linked to the lifting of the quarantine on fruits and vegetables.
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Manila
Costa Rican Volcanoes Prompt Government Study Commission
Unusual volcanic activity near Terraba, about 60 miles southeast of San Jose, disturbs surrounding lands. Costa Rican officials have sent a commission to Terraba to study the local conditions and potential impact.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Terraba
Assured Cure of Dyspepsia through Mi-o-na Tablets
An ocean of claims sets forth that old dyspepsia theories are useless. The R T Booth company promotes Mi-o-na derived from the Taro plant, stating tablets heal stomachs, restore digestive fluids, and permit eating without distress. Free samples offered.
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R. T. Booth Company
Hawaii
Captain Strong’s hotel intrigue after May Yohe departure
New York July 25. Capt Strong spent days after deserting May Yohe with a handsome married woman at a hotel near the Metropolitan club. He was seen for an hour before vanishing from public view and the pair were often together in the cafe and lobby. The woman, wealthy and guarded, had two steamship cabins booked and was to leave with a companion, amid hotel gossip and speculation about a husband unseen.
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Capt. Strong
England
Metropolitan Club
Fifth Avenue
Yokohama
May Yohe
Capt
Strong
Oman
Steamship Company
Hastings
Goetting Visits Long Over Nomination for State Convention
GOETTING VISITS LONG IN Hingham to notify Hon. John D Long of his nomination to preside over the state convention Oct 3. Long declines immediate comment, suggesting a formal letter may announce acceptance if he agrees, noting friction this year versus prior quiet approvals.
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Col
A. H. Goetting
Republican State Committee
John D. Long
State Committee
Col. Goetting
Mr. Long
Long
Mineola Wins Gripping Larchmont Triangle Yacht Race
In Long Island sound Mineola defeats Yankee by three minutes 31 seconds after a hard fought five leg race over a 100 mile triangle course. Rainbow finishes 10 minutes 27 seconds behind. Elmina defeats Muriel by 2 minutes 51 seconds in a close clash, while new 60 footers Weetamoe and Neola draw interest as Henry F. Lippitt of Maine or Rhode Island?
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N. Y
Mineola
Yankee
Long Island Sound
Larchmont Yacht Club
Rainbow
Harry Makwell
Elmina
Muriel
Charles Smithers
Seonses
Weetamoe
Neola
Henry F. Lippitt
Mothers Guide Young Women to Health and Change
A promotional plea for Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound urging mothers to guide daughters through puberty and illness. It cites letters from Mrs Southard and Mrs Cuas praising the remedy and invites mothers to seek free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Sovruarod
Phoenix Mills
N.Y
Pinsuam
Providence Sloops Race Victory Noted at Regatta
Providence steered the sloop Weetamoe with Geo Pynchon of New York aboard Neola, beating Lippitt after a strong start. Weetamoe led all three rounds and won by 7 minutes 49 seconds. Other winners included Katrine Carwina Mimosa Ad elaide Mavis Lambkin Knave Rascal Gazahboo.
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Weetamoe
Neola
Geo. Pynchon
New York
Lippitt
Katrine
Carwina
Mimosa
Adelaide
Mavis
Lambkin
Knave
Rascal
Gazahboo
British Finance Chief Warns on National Expenditures
London July 25 Sir Michael Hicks Beach at Mansion House farewell dinner cites Chinese and South African wars costing Britain 1 140 000 600 dollars with 375 005 600 paid by taxpayers and 750 000 000 borrowed on easy terms. He forecasts tax remission next year and cautions against unchecked spending growth while urging peacetime revenue preservation.
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London
Michael Hicks- Beach
Mansion House
Great Britain
Michael Micks-Beach
Farewell at Centralville M E Church for Bell
Rev Leon E Bell of Centralville M E church will end his pastorate next Sunday with a farewell sermon. A 25 voice chorus from Chelmsford Street Baptist will perform under Bur on A Hodge. The Bells depart Monday for Washington via the Scenic Line visiting New York Illinois en route. Vashon College opens Sept 9 and they plan to arrive mid August to settle in before the term.
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Centralville
M. E. Church
Vashon College
Chelmsford Street Baptist Church
Burton A. Hodge
Bell
Lowell
State of Washington
Castro Returns to Venezuela for Final Battle Action
President Castro arrived in La Guatra with returning troops from Barcelona and will depart Monday for Valencia to engage the revolutionists in the expected final battle.
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Curcos
Castro
Venezuela
la Guatra
Barcelona
Valencia
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