Ninety Russian Vessels Reach Masanpho Corean Harbor
Paris reports a fleet of 90 Russian warships has left Port Arthur and arrived at Masanpho near Corea, joining Japanese ships in the harbor. Brigades have moved to the Corean boundary. Diplomatic talks in Tokio continue regarding Corea, not Manchuria. Washington notes the Chinese-American treaty signing today and the Japanese-Chinese treaty due this afternoon in Shanghai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Port Arthur
Masanpho
Corea
Corean
Tokio
Manchuria
Washington
State Department
Shanghai
Redmond Predicts Irish Balance of Power in Commons
London, Oct. 8. Irish leader John Redmond cables to the Associated Press that the reformed Cabinet is weaker, with no new strong figures. He cites Forster as capable but ordinary, Lyttelton as unknown beyond cricket, and Chamberlain's promotion as a partisan maneuver. He says the government cannot last without Irish support and that Dublin aims to reform abuses and gain national self-government, promising to wield the balance of power in the House of Commons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Balfour
John Redmond
Associated Press
Dublin
Arnold Forster
Alfred Lyttleton
Austen Chamberlain
Duke of Devonshire
Ireland
House of Commons
Maine Baptists Report Strong Finances At Rockland Session
Rockland Me Oct 8 Treasurer H M Maling of Portland reported a solid financial condition for the Maine Baptist anniversaries at the opening of today s session. Current expenses 12328 disbursements 12322 funds receipts 25900 net funds 20987 total funds and property on hand 161204. Programs include reports from Rev E C Whittemore and Rev I B Mower and Rev G W Hinckley with addresses on New Evangelism and missionary efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
H. M. Maling
Portland
Maine Baptist
E. C. Whittemore
D. D
Waterville
I. B. Mower
South Berwick
G. W. Hinckley
East Fairfield
J. K. Wilson
C. E. Young
Nathan Hunt
P. A. A. Killam
Failure to Enlist Causes Contumacious Sentences
Berlin reports a military journal says 10,000 eligible men who did not report for enlistment this year have been sentenced in contumacy. Officials presume they fled the country, a number more than twice the usual. The paper offers no reasons for the extraordinary desertion, but cites brutality by non commissioned officers as a probable cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sentry John Dowd Free After Court Martial Verdict
Private John Dowd, the U S sentry who killed William Crowley near the Pittsburg arsenal, was released from confinement after a court martial found him not guilty. The finding was upheld by Major General Chaffee in a formal verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
John Dowd
United States
Wm. Crowley
United States Arsenal
Chaffee
Last Day of Talk on Alaskan Boundary Claim
London oct 8 the last day of the public hearing before the alaskan boundary commission opened with few spectators. Jacob M Dickinson argued for Americas unbroken title to the coast urging the boundary be drawn around bay heads and inlets. He said British positions relied on disputed correspondence and that Canada and Great Britain had not formally protested U.S. occupation of inlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alaskan Boundary Commission
Jacob M. Dickinson
American Counsel
America
Dickinson
Canada
Great Britain
United States
Government of
Hog Carpet and Manufacturing Plans Stoneville Expansion
Worcester October 8 The Hog Carpet and Manufacturing company a Maine corporation with 1.5 million capital will exercise an option to acquire the mill property and goodwill of the Hogg Manufacturing company at Stoneville The new firm formed by New York investors retains the old name and aims to control the Hogg interests there building a business at least three times the present capacity of the carpet mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Hog Carpet and Manufacturing Company
Maine
Hogg Manufacturing Company
Wm. James Hogg & Co
Stoneville
Hogg Carpet Company
Wm. F. Hogg
Wm. J. Hogg
New York
Hogg Carpet and Manufacturing Company
Hogg
Commodore Fezette Goes Missing From Home at 16
Commodore Fezette, aged 16, has vanished from 38 South Street since August 8. His mother reports he was lured by Eli White to clean a cellar in Middlesex Street near the St. Charles hotel, but he left unhappy and has not been heard from since. She suspects kidnapping and fears he may be with his father in Canada, but lacked proof to obtain a police warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore Fezette
South Street
Eli White
Middlesex Street
St. Charles Hotel
Commodore
City Hall Notes on Streets Meeting and Beaverbrook Bridge
The committee on streets meets this afternoon at 2 30 with a hearing at 7 30. After the hearing an important meeting will follow. The Soldiers Memorial association also meets at 7 30. Tonight the streets committee may act on a 27000 Beaverbrook bridge petition, with rumors of a favorable majority. Real estate owners advancing plans to open lands in the area expect the recommendation to be secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Streets
The
Soldiers’ Memorial Association
Beaverbrook
Inspectors Praise Sixth Regiment Noncommissioned Officers
Company C Sixth regiment was formally inspected by Major Sweetsir at the armory Wednesday night. The aim was to evaluate the recently appointed non commissioned officers, all of whom passed the examination. Notable members include First Sergeant Berry Quartermaster Sergeant Leary and Sergeants Flanagan and Going.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetsir
Salor Lowéemit
Berry
Leary
Sergis
Flanagan
Going
Verdicts Awarded in Dog Bite Claims at Boston Beach Show
In superior civil court Judge Wait, Mary E. Hicks and Dr. Wm. E. Hicks won verdicts against the New England Kennel Club. Mrs. Hicks received 800 dollars for injuries from a St Bernard named Puritan at the club’s Boston beach show last February, while Dr. Hicks was awarded 550 dollars for medical expenses. The suits stem from the statute holding keepers liable for dog bites, double the damages. The Yarnold versus Bowers case continued, resuming after a fourteenth trial delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wait
Mary E. Hicks
Wm. E. Hicks
New England Kennel Club
Macedonian committee envoy seeks aid for oppressed people
Dr J Shoom koff of the Macedonian benevolent committee arrives in New York to secure aid for Macedonians. A Philadelphia and Chicago graduate, he laments 25 years since the Berlin treaty and calls for home rule while condemning Turkish oppression. He states their warfare aims to compel Bulgaria to confront Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. Shoomkoff
Macedonian Benevolent Committee of
Sofia
Department of Philosophy
University of Pennsylvania
University of Chicago
Berlin
Macedonia
Bulgaria
Turkey
Hart Elected Director At American Ship-Building Meet
At the Jersey City meeting of the American Ship-Building company Frank W. Hart won a directorship succeeding W. T. C. Carpenter and James C. Wallace replaced R. L. Ireland as vice president. President W. L. Brown reported year end June 30 net earnings fell by 294710, dividends of 228090 paid, depreciation and maintenance 418527, rebuilding and repairs 372559, with surplus down 315502 though total surplus rose to 3567300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jersey City
American Ship-Building Company
Frank W. Hart
W. T. C. Carpenter
R. L. Ireland
James C. Wallace
Robert Logan
W. L. Brown
Miss Lucille Mulhall Wins 1000 Dollar Steer-Roping Prize
Chicago dispatch notes Miss Lucille Mulhall, 18, friend of President Roosevelt, won a $1000 steer-roping contest at South McAlester. She ropes three steers, tying first in 43 seconds, second in 1 minute 11 seconds, and third in 40 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tribune
South McAlester S. T
Lucille Mulhall
Roosevelt
Southwest
Mulhall
Maine Advent Christian conference opens in Bridgton
Bridgton Me Oct 5 The Maine Advent Christian conference held its first business meeting this morning. The committee on credentials reported an unusually large number of delegates present and proceeded with appointments of special committees and consideration of miscellaneous matters. Progress noted in secretary and treasurer reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgton
Maine Advent Christian Conference
Treas
Advance Granted in Indianapolis Rail Labor Talks
After a nine hour conference between Barbeller makers and railroad representatives an agreement was reached. Workers will receive 88 cents an hour an advance of two cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Larceny Case In Boston Police Court
Mary Heffernan, a waitress, faced a larceny charge in Boston for taking Mary A McCarthy's blue skirt and coat on October 3. The defense claimed innocence and the judge found her guilty, fining $5. Three drunks appeared, with fines ranging from $2 to $6.
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Mary Heffernan
Mary A. McCarthy
Mary
Boston
Donaldson
Palm Garden
Bowdoin Square
Appleton Street
Heffernan
Tremont Dining Rooms
Merrimack Street
Mary McCarthy
Tad
McCarthy
May McCarthy
Ancient and Honorable Artillery visit ends with gala banquet
The Honourable Artillery Company of London and the Boston Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company returned from West Point to New York where the Old Guard of New York hosted a Waldorf-Astoria reception. A Sherry's banquet followed with toastmasters and speeches from Lord Denbigh General Hamilton and Col. Astor among others, over 500 in gala uniforms.
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New York
West Point
Honourable Artillery Company of
London
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Boston
Pier
Old Guard of
Newport Artillery Company
Waldorf-Astoria
Old Guard
Sherry’s
Ellis S. Briggs
Lord Denbigh
London Honourables
Ian Hamilton
Chaffee
John Jacob Astor
Edward
Sidney M. Hedges
Low
Hamilton
Thomas Lipton
Astor
William H. Rider
Boston Ancient and Honorable Company
Madison Square Garden
Young Lady Seeks Stenography Position and Typewriter
Wanted advertisement from a young lady seeking stenography work with a typewriter and willing to start with small pay. Also a steady daily distribution job offering $4 from a business address in Chicago. No canvassing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stenogra
Welle
Chicago
Pirates Seize Steamer and Coal Supply in Mindanao Heist
In Manila an charges report two constabulary officers George Herman and C J Johnson fled justice after stealing $6000 cash and supplies aboard the steamer Victoria, taking coal from the Irene and heading toward Baliangao then Sandagan. They are linked to consular frauds involving Chinese coolies and forged certificates, with other officials named in the probe. Julian Ramos surrendered, Noriel is jailed, and the supreme court clarifies the San Miguel band were not insurrectos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
George Herman
C. J. Johnson
Misamis
Mindanao
Victoria
Irene
Baliangao
Sandagan
Borneo
Coast Guard
Ranger
Herman
Ninth Infantry
Philadelphia
Johnson
Aieutenant
Eleventh Infantry
Moosic
McQuade
Canton
Shuster
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Carl Johnston
Burlingame Johnston
Amer
Julian Ramos
Cavite
Noriel
Insurrectos
Supreme Court
San Miguel
Jessie Macgregor Sold to Captain Krum for Lumber Trade
Controlling interest in the barkentine Jessie Macgregor was sold by J. S. Winslow & Co. to Captain Theodore G. Krum, owner and commander of the bark Lillian. Terms were private. The Macgregor will sail soon to a southern port for lumber and will engage in southern lumber carrying and West India trade.
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Portland
Oet
Jessie Macgregor
J. S. Winslow & Co
Theodore G. Krum
Lillian
Transatlantic ships listed with ports and dates
Shipping notices show Aurania and Majestic sailing from Liverpool Southampton to New York on October 8 with Havre and La Lorraine also departing from New York on October 8. The listings name routes, ports and ships without additional context.
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New York
Aurania
Liverpool
Southampton
Majestic
Havre
la Lorraine
Otillie Schooner Ashore Off Honolulu Harbor
The American schooner Otillie laden with lumber from Eureka California is ashore at the harbor entrance in Honolulu but is expected to be floated on the next high tide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Otillie
Eureka
Cal
Bridge on Northern Pacific Blown Up by Black Mailers
Helena Montana report says a bridge on the Northern Pacific line near town has been blown up. Black mailers, who for two months have been demanding 50,000 dollars from the railroad, threaten further train wrecks and property damage with dynamite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tribune
Helena
Mont
Northern Pacific Railroad
Olympic rogue tournament set for St Louis games week
The Olympic rogue committee led by Charles Jacobus Wm H Wahly and G C Strong after meeting with J F Sullivan decided to hold a rogue tournament during the Olympic games at St Louis in conjunction with the world’s fair. Two weeks from Monday August 1 to Saturday August 18 have been set aside for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Charles Jacobus
Springfield
Mass
Wm. H. Wahly
Washington, D. C
Hon. G. C. Strong
New London
Kansas City trolley hits wagon injuring fourteen
In Kansas City Kansas a westbound Chelsea park trolley car struck a wagon carrying fourteen people. All occupants sustained injuries, with Mrs Edna Barker of Wellborn Kansas reported as critically hurt and possibly dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Chelsea Park
Kan
Edna Barker
Wellborn, Kas
Maunaloa Volcano Now Very Active Sparks Excursions
Honolulu reports Maunaloa erupting heavily with lava flows creating a grand spectacle. Wireless notes from Hilo say two wide lava streams are visible from Volcano House and Kona plantations. Glow seen in Hilo. no settlements or plantations are endangered and eruption unlikely to cause material damage.
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Honolulu
Hilo
Alvardesar
Kahuku
Volcano House
Kilauea
Kona
Philippine Census Reveals 7 Million Names Collected
General J P Sanger arrived from Manila aiding the census in the Philippines. The six week operation, after two months of prep, employed 7000 enumerators and yielded 7,000,000 names for civilized areas. Uncivilized population is around 600,000 with limited opposition in major islands. Some resistance occurred in Mindanao and Cebu amid tax rumors.
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San Francisco
J. P. Sanger
Chaffee
Philippines
Manila
Washington
Sanger
Samar
Leyte
Gamaguin
Misamis
Mindanao
Corvalles
Cebu
Walker Sues for Commission in Marriage Aid Case
Erastus E Walker of Fitchburg sues Albert W French of Ashburnham to recover 100 dollars for services aiding a marriage. The case slated for Fitchburg police court on Oct 17. Walker, a real estate dealer and Socialist leader, says he connected French with a woman who later married him. French’s counsel plans a general denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leominster
Albert W. French
Ashburnham
Erastus E. Walker
Fitchburg
French
Walker
Record Silk Auction Draws Buyers Nationwide
In New York on Oct 8 a vast silk auction concluded with buyers from nearly all major cities. About 13,000 pieces sold for $200,000 as a large manufacturer aimed to reduce stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brutal Husband Shot by Policeman in Bronx Attack
New York October 8 A brutal husband William O Keefe attacked his wife in their Bronx home while she protected their baby. Edsall the local policeman intervened after resisting the assault. He fired when the husband neared, wounding O Keefe and leaving the wife badly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William O'Keefe
Edsall
Bronx
O'Keefe
Heaten
Maine club women open federation convention in rain
A large turnout of Maine Federation of Women's Clubs members gathered in Portland for the two day convention. President Mrs George D Armstrong of Lewiston opened the meeting with an invocation by Rev Lewis Malvern of Portland. Mrs F M Houghton delivered the welcome and Mrs Mary S Hall spoke as general federation secretary. Routine business was finished before noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs
George D. Armstrong
Lewiston
Lewis Malvern
F. M. Houghton
Portland Woman's Literary Union
Mary S. Hall
General Federation
Dominican government names arbitrator in Sala case
The Dominican government appointed Marico Ceballos as arbitrator in the Sala case involving a French lender of about 215000 dollars to Ex President Heureaux. The country remains quiet and business dull as discussions move toward settlement with Mrs Sala, the American widow, after M Sala’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Domingo
Republic of Santo Domingo
Marico Ceballos
Sala
Heureaux
Santo Domingo
M. Sala
Powell
Composer Peter Schnecker Found Dead in New York Home
Peter A. Schnecker a noted church music composer was found dead in his bed at his New York home. For 32 years he served as the organist at West Presbyterian Church, with only four absences during that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peter A. Schnecker
West Presbyterian Church
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Redmond
Maine Baptists
Ayer
Sarsaparilla, Z.cuAres
Alaskan Commission
Hogg Combine
City Hall Notes
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Hickses
Annual Meeting of American Ship- Building Co
Maine Adventists
Hub
Thomas A. Higgins
Joseph Jamecon
the Waldorf
C. B. Cosuan & Co
Justice
Marine News
Barkentine
Northern Pacific
Roque
Hay
Greenhut
J. B. Greenhut
Russia
United Hebrew Association of America
Maunaloa Volcano
Maine Club
State Federation
St. Paul’s
Hurd Street
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