Fatal double tragedy at 37 East Seventy Seventh Street
Paul Leicester Ford novelist was shot by brother Malcolm W Ford who then killed himself in their New York home. Miss Elizabeth Hall, secretary, and Mrs Ford were present. Malcolm's motive cited as alleged inheritance dispute and long standing family enmity. Paul Ford, 37, notable author, died calmly after physician care. Malcolm, born 1862, was an accomplished amateur athlete and former champion.
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New York
Paul Leicester Ford
Malcolm Webpter Ford
East Seventy Seventh Street
Elizabeth R. Hall
Miss Hall
Mr. Ford
Malcolm W. Ford
Malcolm Ford
Paul
Paul Ford
Immanuel Baruch
Garnenh
Edward H. Kidder
Brooklyn
Baruch
Malcolm
Janice Meredith
Grace Kidder
Gordon Lester Ford
Players, Reform and Grolier Clubs
The
Century Association
Sons of the Revolution
Canada
Tenement Resident Relents to Fumigation Over Smallpox
Warren Rhode Island May 8 Louis Dumas refused health officials access to fumigate his tenement for smallpox germs and threatened violence. After two meals on a bread and milk diet the man agreed to cooperate and permit sanitary precautions.
Building Finish Shows Saving With Devoe Lead and Zinc
The article claims painting with Devoe Lead and Zinc uses less paint than with Mixed Paints and lasts twice as long as lead and oil mixed by hand, suggesting superior durability and efficiency for coatings.
Wordy War Over Philippine Bill Laughs and Denunciations
In Washington on May 8 the Senate debated the Philippine bill with sharp exchanges. Mr. Dolliver of Iowa teased Mr. Carmack of Tennessee, provoking laughter, as senators dissected motives behind benevolent assimilation and alleged Republican dissimilation. Carmack assailed Funston and denounced orders of death, while West denied Confederate conference lore. The session closed after Carmack and Dolliver clashed and the Senate adjourned at 5.45.
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Senate
Burton
Kan
Funston
West
Hampton Roads
Lincoln
Confederacy
Union
Gen. Funston
Carmack
South
Lodge
Tennessee
McKinley
Republican Party
Foraker
William J. Bryan
Dolliver
Memphis
Electric car kills Fairhaven man on bridge
New Bedford May 8 Eben Pierce of Fairhaven was run over by an electric car on the Fairhaven bridge. He leaned on the railing, slipped under the car, and its wheels severed a leg. Pierce died soon after. he was about 80 and known as a pioneer bomb lance manufacturer.
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New Bedford
Eben Pierce
Fairhaven
Fairhaven Bridge
Anarchists and Opium discussed by police chiefs
At the Association of Police Chiefs session in Louisville on May 8, President Richard Sylvester read letters from foreign police officials and ministers in Washington praising the association. Chicago Chief Francis O'Neill spoke on anarchists and noted a Chicago anarchist shooting in his cellar before Prince Henry of Prussia arrived. Allegheny Chief Muth added that the opium habit was responsible for crime.
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Louisville
Association of Police Chiefs
Richard Sylvester
Washington
Francis O'Neill
Chicago
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Muth
Allegheny
Providence Teamsters Strike Widens With Sluggish Resumption
Providence May 8 The teamsters strike now in its second week is eased by another small batch of workers returning to their old jobs under the master teamsters terms. Some strikers apply to rejoin, while lumber yards stay closed and contractors threaten injunctions to force reopening. Only one reported act of violence marked the day as union leaders claim strength while opponents say the struggle is being won by gradual non union reinforcements.
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Providence
R. I
Teamsters
Providence Eight Hour Day Granted in Contract Signing
Providence Rhode Island May 8 reports that commencing June first every employer must grant an eight hour day to all workers with the same pay as nine hours. Strike talk has ceased and master painters have signed a contract. Nearly 600 men will benefit.
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Providence
R. I
Careful shopping delays theatre date for bachelor and wife
A married man leaves his wife in the care of a young bachelor who accompanies her downtown to buy a bird cage and domestic supplies on a Saturday night. Delay leads to a late arrival, and the bachelor suspects the episode will end his serious matrimonial plans. Detroit Free Press reports.
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Harry
Detroit Free Press
Kings claimed titles across realms in royal self fashion
English kings long asserted the title of King of France for about a century beyond political reality. French rulers likewise claimed the title of King of Jerusalem until the revolutionary era, reflecting dynastic claims rather than control.
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France
Jerusalem
Volcanic Disaster Hits Martinique Town of St Pierre
Report from St Thomas May 7 describes Mont Pelee eruption effects in Martinique. St Pierre is said to be destroyed with most inhabitants killed and the port ruined. The Quebec Steamship Co. ship Roramia is lost with all on board.
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Roddam
Freeman
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Martinique
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Quebec Steamship Co
Roramia
Reddam
Mont Pelee
Atrocities tale heard before Philippine committee
Isador H. Dube testified that water curing was used on a native in the presence of Lt. Conger and Capt. Glenn and described burning houses on Panay. He said a woman was kept in a guard house with 15 male prisoners while native and peaceful natives were said to be treated kindly by Americans. H. Manning added natives were harmed to secure a confession regarding Private O'Hearn’s death. he denied doubt about the accused. Senator Patterson sought the daughter of Sixto Lopez, but no action was taken.
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Washington
Isador H. Dube
Watertown
Co. A
26Th Infantry
Conger
Glenn
Panay
H. Manning
Boston
Greig
O’hearn
Patterson
Sixto Lopez
Long voyage for aid alerts Fremantle report
Melbourne reports a lifeboat from the British ship Boverie reaching Fremantle after 1500 miles at sea. The boat carried the first officer and three men to relay that the Boverie lost her propeller 1500 miles from Fremantle and required assistance. The Boverie had sailed from Melbourne to Natal on March 21 with remounts and 90 soldiers aboard.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Dover Woman Burned To Death In House Fire
In Dover New Hampshire on May 8 a fire nearly razed Albert Cuppy’s home. Mrs Emeline Roberts aged 87 died in the blaze James May a boarder was severely burned and not expected to survive while other occupants suffered burn injuries The fire is believed to have started from a lamp left burning in the upstairs rooms.
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Dover
N. H
Albert Cuppy
Emeline Roberts
James May
Special Sale of Ladies Fine Oxford Shoes
A. G. Pollard & Co offers 2700 sample pairs from major manufacturers at $1.49 per pair in latest styles including feathers vidi patent and enamel calf. Retail normally $2.00 to $3.00. Sale begins today in the basement department.
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A. G. Pollard & CO
Engraved Specialty Cards by Courier-Citizen Co
We make fine engraver work including calling cards wedding invitations and announcements at home cards engraved in any style on high quality stock. Prices are reasonable for high grade work. Call and see samples. Courier- Citizen Co Merrimack Street.
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Courier- Citizen Co
Merrimack Street
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