City Schools Reopen With Rising Attendance and New Courses
Public schools reopen amid higher attendance, with about 960 to 970 applications for admission. New stenography and commercial course added under E M Hunt, while staffing shifts include Burt and Colton in main and annex buildings. Several rooms expanded to accommodate growth. two popular teachers Latimer Hall and Ralph Shattuck noted as deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Wirish
E. M. Hunt
Lakeport
N. H
Brown University
Carl D. Burt
Colton
Helen Lambert
Miss Whitcomb
Irish
Latimer B. Hall
Ralph Shattuck
Hall
Hall Had Not Completed His Course, While It Was Mr. Shattuck
Maine Voters Enjoy Fine Weather Boosting Turnout
Maine voters benefited from clear skies and widespread efforts by parties to mobilize supporters. In Cumberland and Androscoggin counties turnout rose as voters used varied conveyances, with Portland using horses and private carriages to transport crowds. Leaders in Lewiston expect a full vote as polls opened quietly and rapid progress reported by 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
Cumberland
Androscoggin
Lewiston
Froht
Androscoggin County
J. S. P. H. Wilson
Auburn
Rev. C. S. Cummings
Macin Moros Targeted by U S Column in Mindanao
Manila Sept 8 Gen Chaffee orders Gen Sumner to lead a column against the Macin Moros in Mindanao eight infantry companies two cavalry troops and one artillery battery to form at Camp Vicars within a week. The expedition aims to compel hostile pledges and protect friendly natives with initial opposition location to be determined by Sumner’s movement.
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Manila
Chaffee
Sumner
Department of Mindanao
Camp Vicars
Island of Mindanao
Macri
Philippine Wealth on Mindanao Prospecting Boom
San Francisco reports James Wilson, assistant engineer of the transport Lawson, says Min danao holds rich potential for gold, coal, India rubber and gutta percha. He notes Americans are prospecting, awaiting legislation to unlock land and mineral claims, with coal said to rival Japanese coal in quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
James Wilson
Lawton
Mindanao
Wilson
Big Island
Orient
United States and Mexico settle control of Laredo Eagle Pass bridges
After four years of diplomatic talks the Laredo and Eagle Pass bridge litigation ends. A US court decree had given bondholders possession of the bridges. the bridge companies argued the ruling only covered the American side. Bondholders gain full possession as President Diaz grants Americans ownership of the Mexican portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
United States
Laredo
Eagle Pass
Diaz
Mexico
Brutal double assault ends in death in Terre Haute
Thomas Burke is found dead with his head severed at his home in Terre Haute Indiana while his wife lies critically injured. The attacker Matthew Alexander a Black man who had lived there five years entered at midnight slashing Mrs Burke and Burke as he rushed to help. Authorities fear mob action if he is captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Bacheller
McCort
Bartlett
Durgin
Varnum
Harris
Alice B. Keese
Terre Haute
Ind
Thomas Burke
Matthew Alexander
Burke
Alexander
Died After Marriage At Orienta Point Hospital
Bradford B. McGregor, who underwent kidney surgery at his Orienta Point cottage near Mamaroneck, died early this morning. He had married Miss Clara Schlemmer of New York a few hours before the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bradford B. McGregor
Orienta Point
Mamaroneck
Mr. McGregor
Clara Schlemmer
Change in Quotations From Liverpool Cotton Market
Liverpool on September 8 announced a decision by the cotton exchange that from October 1 quotations will no longer use the terms buyers and sellers. The shift aims to standardize pricing language and reduce ambiguity in cotton trading communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
The
Cotton Exchange
Miss Young Leaves Hospital for Boston Trip
Halifax dispatch reports Miss A M Young the Boston woman who fell from the D A R train at Kentville two weeks ago has recovered enough to travel and departed Saturday night for Boston with her brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
A. M. Young
Boston
Kentville
Sarsaparilla touted by doctors in old ad copy
An advertisement claims Ayer's sarsaparilla cures pale thin people and convinces readers that doctors endorse it for health, highlighting its use as a tonic and remedy in period medical marketing.
Alfonso Lays First Stone at Bilbao Harbor Works
Madrid reports King Alfonso yesterday laid the first stone of the expansive new harbor works at Bilbao. The ceremony marks the start of a major port improvement project in the Basque city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Alfonso
Bilbao
Jumped from train in attempt to avoid imprisonment
New York dispatch reports Herman Neuman, a brewery collector, faced a $1500 shortage allegation. While en route from Kansas City in custody, he leaped from an express train at high speed between Rhinecliffe and Stottsburg, sustaining injuries and near death. He was hospitalized in Poughkeepsie after the jump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kansas City
Herman Neuman
Rhinecliffe
Stottsburg
New York Central
Pougnkeepsie
Neuman
Burglars Drill Open Safe in Hubbard Post Office
Burglars drilled open the Hubbard Ohio post office safe five miles north of Youngstown last night. They took stamps worth 400 dollars, 200 dollars from the money order department, a 300 dollar certificate of deposit from Newton Falls bank, and 150 dollars belonging to the postmaster W M Evans. Entry was made through a window and the burglary was not discovered until morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Hubbard, Ohio
Here
Money Order Department
Newton Falls
Ohio
W. M. Evans
Arsenical Poison Report From Mapimi Mexico
A Constitution dispatch from Santiago Texas reports unconfirmed information that arsenic springs in the mountains near Mapimi Mexico have released poison into distributing reservoirs. The report claims about 30 deaths and more than 400 people seriously ill, though it lacks confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Santiago
Tex
Mapim
Mexico
Young man shot in leg while target shooting near home
Arthur Johnson of Tewksbury, about 23, was accidentally shot in the left leg Sunday afternoon when a blank cartridge was discharged in a field near his home. He was taken to the Emergency hospital for treatment of powder burns. no serious injuries expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Johnson
Tewksbury
Pension Changes From August Issue Announced
Pension changes announced for August 19 include increases and reissues for Massachusetts residents Bernard C. Beal Hansan eight dollars George W Bates Rockland twelve dollars and benefits for widows minors and dependent relatives for Sarah LE Howard Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Massachusetts
Bernard C. Beal
Hansan
Geo. W. Bates
Rockland
Sarah LE. Howard
Gloucester
Lancashire Coal Trade Boosts U.S. Shipments
London reports a rapid rise in Lancashire coal trades as hundreds of thousands of tons are ordered for shipment to various U S. ports, reflecting growing demand from the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
South Lancashire
Italians Attacked in Swoyersville Mining Strike
Two Italian striking miners Frank Portay and Sistino Van Costello were attacked by pickets near the Harry E colliery as they walked to a hunting trip. Van Costello died from head injuries and Portay was beaten and shot, prompting sheriff deputies and threats of vengeance from the victims' friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Frank Portay
Sistino van Costello
Swoyersville
Here
Harry E
van Costello
Portay
Miner Strike Turmoil Ends With Fisher Injured In Lockup
In Edwardsville a mob of striking miners, many foreigners, surrounded the lockup where Hiram Fisher, a coal and iron policeman, is held. Fisher fired at the crowd after fearing for his life, wounding Mrs. Polish-born John Kasmaugh, then was beaten and left for dead. He improved by morning as guards protected the jailhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Edwardsville
Hiram Fisher
John Kasmaugh
Fisher
Danno
New York State Fair Opens in Syracuse for 62nd Year
Syracuse day marks opening of the sixty second annual New York state fair with perfect weather and large attendance. Grand circuit races start strong with many entries. Today features include the 2.23 pace, Empire State stakes of 3000 dollars, and the 2.15 trot for a purse of 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Earthquake Shocks Pau Felt At 2.80 This Morning
A strong quake lasting six seconds was felt in Pau in the Basses-Pyrenees department of France at 2.80 this morning, shaking buildings and rattling streets. No injuries reported. Local authorities monitoring aftershocks and advising residents to stay indoors during aftershocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pau
Department of Basses-Pyrenees
France
Tyngsboro Police Court Cases Continue Amid Seizures
Tyngsboro police court saw continued cases from Sunday's seizures around Willow Dale and Lake Mascuppie. Defendants include George S. Bowers, Jonathan Bowers, George Kenney, Daniel D. Driscoll, and Joseph A. Mercier facing liquor and gambling allegations. hearings postponed to Sept. 19 or later per request.
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Tyng’s Pond
Willow Dale
Lake Mascuppie
George S
Jonathan Bowers
George Kenney
Daniel D. Driscoll
Joseph A. Mercier
Mercier
Driscoll
Spalding’s
Lakeview Pavilion
Bowers Brothers
Kenney
W. H. Bent
John J. Harvey
Welch
B. B. Johnson
Law and Order League
Johnson
Messrs
Bent
Harvey
Frank E. Jewett
Tyng’'s Pond
Bernstein pleads not guilty to assault and battery
Benjamin Bernstein denies the assault and battery charge after Daniel McGlinchey was knocked out Saturday morning. McGlinchey missing due to injuries, a continuance was ordered. bail set at 500 dollars. The case will be called Wednesday. Several men from the State farm were among those paroled for inebriety. Michael J. Kennedy James F. Hensbury Thomas Norton Joseph H. White John J. McAndrews headed to the State farm. John J. Hoar, released on good behavior, sentenced to the workhouse. Margaret McQueen faces six months if she fails to make good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Bernstein
Daniel McGlinchey
McGlinchey
State Farm
Michael J. Kennedy
James F. Hensbury
Thomas Norton
Joseph H. White
John J. McAndrews
John J. Hoar
Margaret McQueen
McCrea Discusses German Action Over Crete-a-Pierrot Sinking
Commander Henry McCrea of the Gunboat Machias reports on German moves at Gonaives harbor following the sinking of the Crete-a-Pierrot by Panther. He notes Germany aimed to prevent interference with commerce and questions belligerent status of Firminists, predicting clarification of the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Sept
Henry McCrea
Machias
Haytian
United States
McCrea
Crete-a-Pierrot
Gonaives Harbor
Hayti Provisional Government Calls Crete-a-Pierrot Pirate
Berlin reports Hayti regards the Firminist gunboat Crete-a-Pierrot as pirate and says Hayti's interests untouched by German Panther sinking at the harbor entrance. London papers discuss the subject with cautious comment as afternoon editions react.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Germany
Hayti
Panther
Gonaives
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St. Patrick’s
Panama
Worthen Street
Errimage
Macin Moros
Philippine Wealth
Governor’s Island
Miss Young
England
Picket
Jacobs
NEW York State Fair and Races
Tyngsboro
Henry Richter
Hadley
Thomas H. McNabb
Post Office
Annie Dunlavey
Sherborn
James Kearns
William Powers
Thomas Martin
James Maguire
Edward Parsons
Joseph Beauparlent
Philip Oulette
Patrick L. Lynch
Patrick J. McKee
John J. McCluskey
Reformatory
Morris Lane
George McGann
Luke Ward
John A. Smith
Bridge Street
Peter Manasian
Peter Paul
Vohan Chongarian
Kar Kar Garabidian
Peter Carden
Joseph Valley
Carden
Valley
Dutton Street
James Jorgoulacos
James Cockinias
Jorgoulacos
John Street
M’crea
U. S
Haytian Affairs
Provisional Government
Crefea-Pierrot
St. James Gazette
Westminster Gazette
Provisional
O'Sullivan Bros. CO
CPP
City Hall
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