Massachusetts Masses Attend Lewis and Clark Dedication
Portland Ore June 17 Massachusetts building dedication draws 18 state House members and senators plus a large Eastern delegation led by John R. Thayer Worcester. Speakers include Gov Chamberlain and Portland Mayor Williams. Thayer praises mutual heritage and Northwest progress amid a Boston Bay atmosphere with a Bauer vocal and a post ceremony luncheon. Primary Bangkok schools note ends.
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Portland
Ore
Massachusetts
United States
Massachusetts House of Representatives
State Senate
John R. Thayer
Worcester
Congress of the United States
Bunker Hill
Edwin Lincoln House
Wilson H. Fairbanks
Theodore E. Wilcox
Gov. Douglas
Goode
Williams
Gev. E. Chamberlain
Oregon
Thayer
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Great Northwest
Pacific
Rockies
Old Bay State
Massachusetts Bay
Mother of States
Rose Bloch Bauer
Armistice Talks Under Way Amid Peace Mission Push
Reports from Godzyadani Manchuria dated June 17 indicate negotiations toward an armistice are active. A Congressional Library is suggested as a possible meeting site for high level talks.
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Congressional Library
Godzyadani
Manchuria
Franco German Morocco Talks Easing Tensions
Washington reports reassure that Germany and France will avoid a clash over Morocco as Paris and Berlin pursue cautious diplomacy. Delcasse resignation, Rouvier talks with Von Radolin, and Bertie indicate progress toward a possible international conference. Officials cite improving sentiment and a likely sympathetic view from other powers.
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Paris
Germany
France
Morocco
Prince von Radolin
F. L. Bertie
Rouvier
M. Rouvier
Peace missions to Washington conference to be formal
Russia and Japan will send large formal missions to the Washington conference, with plenipotentiaries and staffs totaling twelve or more in each case. Japan may dispatch high ranking military advisers. Russia may follow similarly. Officials will arrange quarters, meeting rooms, and archives, likely at the Capitol or Congressional Library, with costs borne by Washington.
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Washington
Russia
Japan
Diplomatic Service
Foreign Office
State Department
Capitol
Congressional Library
Congressional
Congress
M. Nelidoff
Paris
Marquis Ito
Linevitch Denies Protest Against Peace Efforts
St. Petersburg reports official denial that Lieut. Gen Linevitch and other generals sent an appeal to the emperor opposing peace. The denial closes speculation about military opposition to peace terms.
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Linevitch
St. Petersburg
Another Battle Looms As Peace Talks Stall
London reports June 17 that peace negotiations are unlikely to start for another month, boosting belief in a fresh major battle. Telegraph dispatches claim a Japanese advance is underway despite the rainy season, with Russian depots at Gunshu Pass and lines of light railways aiding retreat. General Linevitch conducts repeated reconnoissances as his forces are enveloped in a Japanese surround. Continued on page nine.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Tien Tsin
Tokio
Gunshu Pass
Linevitch
Bunker Hill Day Observed with Dual Parades in Charlestown
Boston reports a quiet business day as Greater Boston marks the Bunker Hill anniversary. Charlestown hosts two parades including military naval and civic units with blue jackets from visiting ships and an evening electrical parade. Medford also celebrates its 275th anniversary with a separate parade. Outdoor events draw large crowds across Brookline Longwood Revere Cambridge.
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Boston
Greater Boston
Bunker Hill
Charlestown
Medford
Brookline
Longwood
Revere
Cambridge
Threatened Friend Shoots Herself in New York Store
Minnie Stromer, 27, a dressmaker from East Ninety Ninth Street, entered Louis Meyer’s third avenue shoe store and aimed at Meyer saying she would kill him. The weapon misfired, Meyer fled, Stromer then shot herself in the breast and died. She and the shop owner had been close friends for two years after an argument with another woman.
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New York
Minnie Stromer
East Highty-Ninth Street
Louis Meyer
Third Avenue
Meyer
Mayor Casey vetoes beer test report submission in Lowell
In Lowell Massachusetts on June 16 1905 Mayor James B Casey returned a joint resolution asking the mayor to submit liquor analysis results to the city council without approval. He says the move would gain political prestige at his expense and cites actions by the state board of health and police. He notes the report already aided by prosecutions and convictions and declares the current course safe and legal.
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Lowell
Mass
State Board of Health
Lowell Board of Police
James B. Casey
Medford Celebrates 275th Anniversary With Grand Day
Medford marked its 275th anniversary with a sunrise 21 gun salute by Lawrence battery and a broad Bunker Hill day observance. A parade led by Gen. J. H. Whitney featured a military division, civic floats, six bands, and multiple veterans groups. Arlington and Medford high schools played on the common, followed by athletics at Playstead West Medford. Evening band concert and fireworks capped the day, with church services shaping the finale tomorrow.
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Medford
Lawrence
Bunker Hill
Boston
J. H. Whitney
Roxbury
Signal Corps
Sons of Veterans
Arlington
Playstead
West Medford
No Progress Made in Moroccan Affair
Paris and Berlin dispatches report stalled Franco-German talks on Morocco with no definite results. France withholds final reply to Germany on an international conference proposal while Premier Rouvier seeks defined aims. Berlin notes Germany continues to press for a conference to resolve the dispute.
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Paris
Morocco
France
Germany
Rouvier
Kilmer Dies In Garden From Accidental Gunshot
Milford New Jersey June 17 Martin L Kilmer a market gardener was killed today by an accidental discharge of a revolver kept in his pocket for protection against vicious dogs He carried the weapon for years but never used it The bullet entered the right cheek and lodged in the brain Kilmer aged 60 died instantly while holding a paris green sprayer in his hand
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Milford
Martin L. Kilmer
Kilmer
Milford Women Scared by Window Intruder Spree
Milford on June 17 reports growing unease among residents after a series of break ins by an unknown man who entered bedrooms through windows. Miss Lucy O'Reilly was awakened and struck with a stick but not seriously hurt. Mrs. Willis chased the intruder a quarter mile before he vanished. Authorities suspect a possible insane offender.
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Milford
Lucy O'Reilly
Wm. Willis
Statue In Memory Of Framingham Heroes
A bronze statue honoring Framingham Revolutionary heroes was dedicated in Buckminster square South Framingham. A parade included Companies E M and F Sixth regiment M V M with G A R and Sons of Veterans. Lieut Gov Curtis Guild Jr gave the oration. the bronze statue depicts a blacksmith minute man designed by Alice Ruggles Kitson.
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South Framingham
Framingham
Buckminster Square
Milford
Marlboro
G. A. R. and Sons of Veterans
Gov
Curtis Guild, Jr
Alice Ruggles Kitson
July 4 committee views Charlestown parade in Boston
The July 4 committee led by Alderman Fair weather traveled to Boston to observe the Charlestown parade. Councilmen McIntyre Mc Mahon and Mahony were absent. Clerk Frank M Dowling directed arrangements while the group aimed to pick up best features for the local celebration and offer equal chances to out of town participants for cash prizes.
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McIntyre
McMahon
Mahony
Boston
Charlestown
Alderman Fairweather
Frank M. Dowling
Identification of Pittsburg river death victims named
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania on June 17, the young woman and her four year old daughter were identified as Jessie Bissett and her child. A brother confirmed the names after the bodies were found under a raft in the Monongahela river the previous evening. Bissett had vanished 10 days earlier from Verona and was last seen crying on a street railway bridge over the Allegheny river. The river was dragged but search failed to locate them until now. It is believed they jumped into the river together.
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Pittsburg
Monongahela River
Jessie Bissett
Judge rules alien labor act ultra vires in St Thomas case
In Toronto today Judge Anglin declared the alien labor act ultra vires, ruling the deportation of two American Pere Marquette railway employees arrested at St Thomas cannot be enforced. The decision centers on the legality of deportation under the act.
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Toronto
Ont
Anglin
Pere Marquette Railway
St. Thomas
Patrick's Execution Date Set for August Seventh
Ossining New York June 27 Official notice of the date of his execution for the murder of millionaire William Marsh Rice has been served on Albert T Patrick the lawyer in his cell in Sing Sing prison. The date is August 7 Patrick showed no disturbance at the announcement and said the court had nothing else to do but set a new date for the carrying out of the sentence, though he hinted the warden would not be called upon to enforce the death penalty on that date and that steps would be taken to seek further delay by another appeal for a new trial.
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Ossining
N. Y
William
Marsh Rice
Albert T. Patrick
Sing Sing
Patrick
Melrose Man Dies After Boat Incident on Pond
Philip Weller aged 23 fell backward from a boat on a pond in Melrose just before stepping onto a float. Companions offered an oar but he did not grab it. Pulled from the water, he was pronounced dead on arrival of two physicians, death due to heart failure after hours on the boat.
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Melrose
Philip Weller
Weller
Fire damages two Montreal factories near 76 thousand
Montreal reports fire damaged the Royal Shoe factory and the Smith Gator and Smith Window Shade factory with losses totaling 75 909 dollars. Insurance covers the damage.
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Montreal
Royal Shoe Factory
Smith, Gator and Smith
Temperance Apostle III seriously ill in Pittsburg
Francis Murphy the temperance apostle aged 69 is reported to be seriously ill at his California farm. Members of the family have started for his bedside to be with him in his illness.
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Pittsburg
Francis Murphy
California
Vermont Creamery Butter and Houston Potatoes Sale
Local ads list Best Vermont Creamery five pound box priced at 1.25 per unit and butter at 25 cents per pound. Houston Green Mountain Potatoes offered at 45 cents per unit and Bush items at 12 cents per peck.
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Vermont
Houston
Green Mountain
Parliament Parade Proposes Satirical City Hall Features
A city parade proposal includes burlesques such as The Overseers of the Poor in Session. A board member protests the feature while other ideas skim the Emerson project fade and an alderman rebukes a tempter. City hall stood quiet as licenses were issued, marking a quiet day.
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Meember
Emerson
Committee of Investigation
Attack on Fort Monroe Ends Brief Naval Skirmish
June 17 Fort Monroe Virginia witnessed a dawn attack by Admiral Dickins fleet comprising destroyers and gunboats. The ships neared the fort under dim light before discovery and launched a short fusilade. They withdrew toward the capes as the squadron remained visible offshore and the exercise was halted.
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Fort Monroe
Admiral Dickins
Dentists Claim Pain-Free Extractions in Lowell
An advertisement touts Dr Gagnon at 466 Rimack Street Lowell as offering the Obtundine System of Painless Dentistry. It promises no pain or unpleasant aftereffects for tooth extractions and other dental work.
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Lowell
Fifth round unfolds in Osten Belgium chess tournament
The international chess tournament at Osten Belgium reaches its fifth round with Leonhart losing to Wolf while Janowski defeats Alapin and Marco and Blackburne draw. Adjournments followed four hours of play and the remaining games were postponed to later in the afternoon.
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Osten
Belgium
Leonhart
Wolf
Janowski
Alapin
Marco
Blackburne
Woman Attempts Suicide In St Patrick’s Cemetery
Ann McGowan, about 50 to 55, a former city inmate, took lau danum early this morning at St Patrick's cemetery and was found unconscious on a grave believed to be her son’s. She was removed to St John's Hospital, where doctors reported progress by noon, with despondency and heat cited as possible causes. She had rented a room in Lowell after staying in Boston and was seen in the cemetery last night at 5:30 by the Keeper.
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Ann McGowan
Farm
St. Patrick's Cemetery
St. John's Hospital
Lowell
Boston
Denial of Arcanum Council Meeting Reports
Rome New York June 17 Howard C Wiggins supreme regent of the Royal Arcanum denies reports of a supreme council meeting with Grand Regent Hoag to curb potential secessions. He says there is no truth to the claim, Hoag has not been in Rome in six months and no alarm or conference is warranted. He also counters the claim that 5 to 12 members have been suspended at every council since agitation began.
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Rome
N. Y
Howard C. Wiggins
The
Royal Arcanum
Supreme Council
Order
Associated Press
Hoag
Known by Police Suspect in Providence House Thefts
Charles Haynes known to police as Hynes, 20, arraigned in Providence for stealing from swell boarding houses. Identified with a year old Middlesex County indictment for the same crime. Arrest came after he admitted visiting three Providence houses and stealing jewelry, claiming $300 in a few days. From Cumberland Hills Maine with prior boys school and larceny arrests.
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Charles Haynes
Providence
R. L
Middlesex County Grand Jury
Supt. Moffatt
Hynes
Elmira
New York
Cumberland Hills
Maine
Hood's Sarsaparilla alledgedly cures rheumatism
The ad asserts rheumatism clings unless the blood acid condition is corrected and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla has cured thousands, implying a tonic remedy that purports to address underlying blood issues rather than just soothing lotions.
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Hood
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