Toe Grafting Operation in Chicago Foot Injury
A plumber, Martin Loftus, suffered a severe foot injury when a 16 foot iron pipe severed his left foot toes. Dr. Prescott grafted the toes, connecting them by skin and using a salt solution to sustain life, with no decay and hope the foot will be saved. Loftus’s good health and strong physique are noted as aiding recovery.
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Chicago
Ill
Martin Loftus
Boston
Briggs House
BE. E. Prescott
West Washington Street
Wright Arraigned Again in U S Commissioner Hearing
Whitaker Wright, the English promoter, was arraigned before United States Commissioner Alexander in New York on June 8. Attorney Fox for the British consulate submitted more affidavits and stated the plaintiffs case was closed. The commissioner adjourned the hearing to June 29.
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New York
Whitaker Wright
United States
Alexander Today
Fox
Jackson Named American Diplomatic Agent to Bulgaria
Washington June 8 John D Jackson currently American minister to Greece Roumania and Servia is designated American diplomatic agent to Bulgaria He replaces Consul General Dickinson of Constantinople as a result of the Miss Stone case after the Bulgarian government declined to receive a diplomatic agent who also served as minister to Turkey.
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Washington
John D. Jackson
Greece
Roumania
Servia
Bulgaria
Dickinson
Constantinople
Miss Stone
Turkey
Boston to Probe Long Island Pauper Home Actions
Mayor Collins recommends a full investigation by a joint committee on pauper institutions into charges about the management of Boston’s Long Island pauper home. The mayor and board of aldermen will hear charges and witnesses, following a letter from trustee Henry Dobbins.
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Boston
Collins
Board of Aldermen
Long Island
Coils
Henry Dobbins
Board of Trustees
Conger Protest Over Cassini Interview
Washington officials scrutinize Minister Conger’s protest against Count Cassini’s Manchuria interview. They fear an abridged version may misstate the ambassador’s remarks and plan a cautious, slow response from the state department.
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Washington
Conger
Count Cassini
Manchuria
State Department
Rockefeller Gives Five Thousand for Western Flood Relief
New York June 8 Mayor Low received a 5000 dollar check from John D. Rockefeller for the relief fund aiding flood sufferers in the West.
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New York
Low
John D. Rockefeller
Curious Nursery in Thibet Described by Explorers
In a Collier's Weekly piece, travelers describe Sifan and Gharlanese reactions to a forest nursery of skin cradles hung from trees. Infants sleep in crude, airy cradles two to three years as mothers visit daily, hoping deities guide and protect them from settled-region filth and disease.
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W. OG
Jameson Reid
Collier's Weekly
Kidney care ad lists remedies and druggists in Ellingwood area
Summer discomfort from kidney irregularities due to drinking or overheating is addressed with Foley's Kidney Cure. Advertises Goodale's Drug Store 217 Central Street Ellingwood & Co. corner Merrimack Central Carter & Sherburne corner Merrimack Bridge Falls & Burkinsaw 418 Middlesex Street.
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Foley's
Goodale’s Drug Store
Central Street
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central _ streets
Carter & Sherburne
Bridge Streets
Falls & Burkinshaw
Middlesex Street
Rain Ends Drought as New England Fires Drowned
Rain across New England ends a 50 day drought and quells wildfires across multiple towns. Hay crops suffer while other crops gain relief as showers, easing heat and frost damage, dampen fires in Nashua Littleton Bangor and Aroostook County with improving conditions expected.
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Boston
New England
Nashua
N. H
Littleton
White Mountains
Bangor
Aroostook
Threats of Arson Prompt City Fire and Police Alert
Haverhill authorities cooperate with Manchester officials after fire bug threats. Chief Gordon and City Marshal McLaughlin received copies of letters and prepared extra staff and equipment in the shoe district to act on any alarm. Police and fire departments plan joint efforts to locate and stop the incendiaries.
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Haverhill
Manchester
N. H
Gordon
Fire Department
Manchester Union
McLaughlin
Pace
West
Shoe
Venezuelan Revolution Claimed End After Fierce Campaign
Paris reports the Venezuelan legation received a Caracas cable indicating the revolution ended after a brilliant campaign with combats at Barquisimeto and Coro. London notes Britain has not protested Caracas’ closure of Orinoco ports and is weighing its attitude.
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Paris
Legation
Caracas
Barquisimeto
Coro
London
Willemstadt
Curacaa
Foreign Office
Orinoco
Great Britain
Armed crowds mass in Kansas against Chauncey Dewey
Reports from Topeka say large armed groups are assembling at Goodland St Francis and the Berry ranch in Cheyenne county. The gatherings, seen as hostile to Chauncey Dewey and his two cowboys escorted by militia to St Francis, come after last week's Berry killings and long standing factional hatred among settlers.
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Topeka
Kas
Goodland
St. Francis
Berry Ranch
Cheyenne County
Chauncey Dewey
B St. Francis
Berrys
President Accepts Merriam's Resignation as Census Director
Washington dated June 8 says the President accepted Merriam's resignation as director of the census to take effect today. Director North will assume charge of the office tomorrow.
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Washington
Merriam
North
Iron Ox Tablets promise natural health build up
Sleeplessness and digestive troubles are treated with Iron Ox Tablets which claim to tone and strengthen the entire system rather than acting as purgatives. The ad warns against liquid tonics and asserts the product builds up kidneys liver and bowels, with a 25 cent price and Detroit based Iron Ox Remedy Co offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron-Ox Remedy Co
Detroit
Mich
Russian Interior Minister Von Plehwe Accused of Jewish Persecution
Behind the scenes at the Russian court critics assign blame for the Kischineff massacres to Minister of the Interior Von Plehwe. Described as an avowed Jew hater, he is said to wield strong influence over the Czar.
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Interior
von Plehwe
United Irish League commends Devlin on Irish work
The national committee of the United Irish League of America met in New York on June 8 and resolved to expand the organization nationwide on Joseph Devlin's return to Ireland. They voted thanks to Devlin and to supporters including the Catholic hierarchy and press. Devlin expressed optimism about conditions in Ireland.
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New York
United Irish League of America
Ireland
Joseph Devlin
New Haven
John F. Fynnerty
Chicago
John O'Callahan
Boston
United States
Canada
United Irish League
Devlin
Old Case Settled Between Middleboro Taunton Damages
Plymouth county commissioners settled an eight year dispute between Middleboro and Taunton over Taunton's use of water from the Nemasket river. The award granted Middleboro $2000 for damages from the water supply action.
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Plymouth
Plymouth County
Middleboro
Taunton
Nemasket
Mr Charles Clark A Cook In One New England Hotel
Mr Charles Clark, a chef employed at a prominent New England hotel, is noted for his service in the kitchen. The article profiles his role, experience, and contributions to hospitality in the region.
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New England
Charles Hallam Keep
the Treasury
Buffalo
Treasury Department
Bloodine Liver Pills Promote Digestive Health
A vintage advertisement urges readers to try Bloodine products for dyspepsia and digestive weakness. It claims Bloodine strengthens the digestive organs and restores vitality, touting large bottles at 50 cents and Bloodine Liver Pills for constipation at 25 cents. Ellingwood & Company distributes and endorses the remedy.
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Ellingwood & Company
Hearst antitrust coal pooling inquiry resumes in New York
The interstate commerce commission returned to New York to pursue Hearst's charge that coal carrying railroads violated the Sherman act by pooling. The panel refused to delay until circuit court rules on coal road presidents quizzed over contracts. Robert M. Olyphant testified that Delaware & Hudson holds about 10 percent of unmined anthracite coal, roughly 12,000 acres, with annual output over 6,000,000 tons.
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New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. R. Hearst
United States Circuit Court
Robert M. Olyphant
Delaware & Hudson
Ship Yards Tied Up in General Machinists Strike
New York June 8 machinists in Townsend-Downey shipyard joined a strike that spans all yards of firms in the New York Metal Trades association. The walkout affects Greater New York, New Jersey, and Staten Island with about 20 machinists involved, halting most local shipbuilding activity.
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New York
Townsend-Downey Shipbuilding Company
New York Metal Trades Association
Greater New York
New Jersey
Staten Island
The
Metal Trades Association
Food Scarce in the Philippines Warns of Measured Relief
Gov Taft reports to Washington on Miles findings about hunger in the islands. Shortage of food exists but famine is less severe than feared. Cattle killed by rinderpest risks spread, immunization needed. Plans favor local planting and cheaper transport options over army transports. Rice purchases helped prevent price spikes. governor stresses against gratuitous rice distrib.
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Washington
War Department
Taft
Miles
Benquest
Not in the Saddle in Minnesota Northern Securities Trial
Judge George B. Young pressed to show the Hill-Morgan coterie did not own a majority of Northern Securities stock and thus lacked control. He argued the merger was a private holding move to shield rail investors, with only a minority backing the venture and no real say over Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways.
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St. Paul, Minn
George B. Young
Northern Securities Company
Minnesota
Lochrane
Young
Hill-Morgan
Northern Pacific
Great Northern Railways
Berlin fears spread of the plague
Berlin on June 8 reports one attendee of Dr. Milan Sachs dying Viennese physician infected with plague. A fever attack in another contact is attributed to serum injections. Von Buelow issued official information to foreign embassies. Authorities pursue strict containment, confiscating and burning the deceased’s household effects and isolating all contacts.
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Berlin
Milan Sachs
von Buelow
Sachs
Sailboat tragedy at Hough's Neck claims Edward Williams
In Quincy on June 8 Edward Williams of Darlmark cottage at Hough's Neck died when his sailboat capsized during a squall between Paddocks and Spectacle islands. Charles Talbot was rescued. W D Duncan nearby tried to save both but reached only Talbot.
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Quincy
Edward Williams
Darlmark
Hough's Neck
Williams
Charles Talbot
Spectacle Islands
W. D. Duncan
Talbot
Geyserville Dam Bursts Rerouting Hudson Valley Line
The Geyserville dam broke today in Ballston New York causing the Hudson valley railway powerhouse to run dry for water and delaying the Sara toga Ballston and Mechanicsville trolley cars.
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Ballston
N. Y
Geyserville
Hudson Valley Railway
Saratoga
Mechanicsville
Shampooing as a luxury at Rhodes Hair Rooms
An advertisement for Rhodes Hair Rooms Merrimack offers shampooing as a luxury. It describes two types of shampooing and methods to suit clients, including old fashioned basin bending or upright seating, with optional hand drying and choice of soap, and provides telephone contact.
Olive culture in California a guide to fostering long lasting groves
Charles F. Holder outlines California olive growing from San Fernando to Elizabeth Lake, detailing planting methods, growth timelines, yield expectations, and oil production. He explains the drying and pressing process, oil purification, and the risk of pests, noting California’s high quality oil despite challenges.
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San Fernando
Mission
San Diego
Santa Barbara
California
King’s Highway
America
Italy
Elizabeth Lake
Europe
Asia
Dolce Far Niente
San Gabriel
San Gabriel Valley
New England
New Orleans
Lejourdan
Charles F. Holder
Scientific American
Extradition of Italian-Canadian Murder Suspect
Boston June 8 Pascale Parise the alleged Italian murderer from Canada was extradited today and taken to Canada by Sargent Detective Charpentier of Montreal. The murder was committed in Montreal nearly two years ago.
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Boston
Pascale Parise
Canada
Brockton
Kingston
Sargent
Charpentier
Montreal
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Plehwe
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Charles Clark
Gov. Taft
Philippines
Hill-Morgan Coterie
Hough
Geyserville Dam
NEW Ass’t Secretary
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