Gully Upholds Speaker Amid Censure Attempt
Nationalist MPs in London failed to force a censure vote against Speaker William Court Gully after John Dillon’s suspension, with Mooney’s motion defeated 63 to 398. Backed by Redmond, Irish members faced strong support for the Speaker as MPs cheered him and applauded in the parlors after the vote.
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London
House of Commons
William Court Gully
John Dillon
Joseph Chamberlain
J. J. Mooney
Gully
Liberals of
Commons
Mr. Mooney
Dillon
Chamberlain
John Redmond
Mooney
Redmond
Balfour
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Mr. Chamberlain
Mr. Dillon
Mr. Gully
Prohibition leaders hold Manchester liquor debate in New Hampshire
In Manchester on May 7 the Prohibition forces and local option liquor advocates met for a landmark debate. Speakers for prohibition included Rev J H Robbins ex Gov Goodell Daniel C Remick D C Knowles and Rev D C Babcock. Local option voice was D W Perkins. Rev Thomas Chalmers led the conference, but public interest and attendance were small.
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Manchester
New Hampshire
J. H. Robbins
Anti-Saloon League
Goodell
Daniel C. Remick
D. c. Knowles
D. D
Fire at Armory Hall damages Attleboro stores
A blaze at 9 o'clock in Armory hall, a three story wooden building in Attleboro, caused about 10 000 dollars in damage. The fire started in a third floor closet with janitor supplies. Firefighters kept it under control after a stubborn fight. Water damage added to losses in neighboring stores and Bates' Opera House faced a near panic averted by calm bystanders.
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Attleboro
Armory Hall
Bates’ Opera House
Armory
Olneyville Weavers Plan Co operation to Block Sales
At a meeting of the American Woolen Co. executive board in Olneyville the striking weavers arranged a gathering of spinners dresser-tenders and drawing-in hands within a week to unify in blocking preparation of samples and selling ends for next season. Delegates from other strike areas will meet in Olneyville Sunday to frame laws for action elsewhere to force a settlement.
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Providence
American Woolen Co
Olneyville
Train wreck in Des Moines injures several. two killed
A passenger and freight train collision near Des Moines Iowa on May 7 left two men dead and several passengers injured. Report indicates an engine burned and several victims unknown. Wreck occurred on the Chicago and Great Western line near Wine.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Chicago and Great Western
Noted Scientists and Wireless Tests Highlighted Claims
The article discusses Prof Loeb of the University of Chicago locating life in nerves and producing life-like activity in a stopped heart with chemicals, Marconi extending wireless range beyond 2000 miles, and promotes Johann Hoff's Extract as nerve tonic. It urges healthy nerves for overall vitality, claiming the extract supports longevity and robust constitutions.
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Prof. Loeb
University of Chicago
Marconi
Johann Hoff
Eisner & Mendelson CO
New York
Francis Joseph Reaffirms European Peace Policy
Budapest May 7 Emperor Francis Joseph in a reception speech to Austria-Hungary delegations pledged continued close ties with allies and cautious relations with other powers to sustain European peace. He noted the Balkan situation and praised Austro-Hungarian forces in the China expedition while urging higher naval and artillery spending. The delegations highlighted unity of economic forces and internal development to boost Austria-Hungary’s global competitiveness.
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Budapest
Hungary
Francis Joseph
Austria-Hungary
Buda
Balkan
Russian Empire
Near East
China
Europe
National Municipal League Holds Eighth Annual Meeting in Boston
Delegates from all sections of the country gathered in Boston for the eighth annual meeting of the National Municipal League and the tenth national conference for good city government. Sessions run through Friday evening with remarks from James C. Carter, Samuel B. Capen, and other civic leaders.
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Boston
National Municipal League
Twentieth Century Club
James C. Carter
League
Samuel B. Capen
Seyers
Collins
Wage-Earning School Children in England
A Blue Book from the Home Office on child labor in England is examined, noting long standing legislation, continuing poverty, and a rise in older children working in streets, shops, or farms. It cites 144,000 employed children during school hours or after, with many not counted. The piece references Thomas Burke in the May Forum.
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No. 10
Downing Street
Whitehall
Gladstone
Home Office
England
Great Britain
Education Department
Thomas Burke
Wigs Waves Switches Offered At Low Prices
An advertisement at 73 Merrimack Street promotes a range of beauty items including wigs waves switches air brushes combs hand mirrors and manicure goods at bargain prices. The seller lists options from $1 to $2.59 and provides a telephone contact.
Mock Purim Ball Marriages Spark Legal Action in Yonkers
In Yonkers New York May 7 Jewish circles fear consequences of a mock marriage at a Purim ball where about 100 couples underwent a ring ceremony without a rabbi. Rabbis say the unions are valid under Hebrew law and about three fourths plan to seek annulment in court.
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Yonkers
N. Y
McCann’s Hall
New York
Year Round Green Vegetables Reach wider markets
A New York Sun discussion notes green vegetables now arrive year round from Florida, California, and beyond. Advances in transportation and multi latitude farming close the seasonal gaps, making beans squash and even green corn available nearly year round, with Florida leading in shipping quality. Prices have fallen and consumption risen as supply expands across the eastern states and into New Jersey and New York.
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Florida
California
Seaboard
Norfolk
Atlantic
Georgia
North Carolina
South Jersey
Long Island
Jersey
New York Sta
North River
Mané
New York Sun
Wedding and Card Engraving Specialty Services
Engraved calling cards wedding invitations and announcements offered by Courier Citizen Co Merrimack Street. High grade work printed on best stock with reasonable prices. Samples available for viewing.
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Courier- Citizen Co
Merrimack Street
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Troy
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Milwaukee
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RITE
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Cambridge
Beacon
Madison Square
Hart, Shaffner & Marx
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Talbot Clothing CO American
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Warren
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Spencer & Co
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