New Hampshire Democrats Convene in Gubernatorial Nomination Fight
At Concord on Sept 10 the Democratic State convention opened with two candidates for governor, Nathaniel E. Martin and John M. Mitchell. Henry F. Hollis led the opposition to Mitchell, while Clarence N. Carr urged ballot purity, women’s suffrage, local option, Cuba reciprocity, tariff reform, and anti trust measures. Carr pressed for women voters, urged high license expansion in towns, criticized tariff concessions to Cuba, and warned against imperialism while pledging unity and patriotic action.
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Concord
N. H
Nathaniel E. Martin
John M. Mitchell
Mitchell
Henry F. Hollis
Geen Hollis
Clarence N. Carr
Carr
Cuba
Philippines
Roosevelt
Congress
Mr. Carr
China
Democratic Party
L Etoile Legare interview debate stirs French American column
The piece sources La Patrie and Courier-Citizen on Mr Legare's interview deemed fake or genuine, with L Etoile defending national ties as American and Canadian. It notes Lawrence Tribune views on Bruce's congressional bid and Lowell caucus dynamics, plus new Democratic hopeful Thomas H Byrne in the 26th district and rumors of a GOP challenger in the 27th district.
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L’etoile
Legare
la Patrie
Montreal
L'Etoile
Lautrie
Courier-Citizen
Mr. Legare
Courier- Citizen
Engineers Strike Threat Casts Shadow on Portland Fleet
Portland marine engineers about 150 strong vote to strike claiming employers breached a prior agreement. They allege old workers were not recalled as promised, risking disruption to nearly every boat on the Willamette and Columbia rivers.
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Portland, Ore
Marine Engineers of
Portland
Willamette and
Columbia Rivers
President Roosevelts Homeward Rail Trip Ends Near Oyster Bay
President Theodore Roosevelt returned by train to Oyster Bay after a long southern journey of about 1606 miles. He slept in during the Washington to New York leg and was met by White House officials in Philadelphia en route. The Sylph would carry him from New York to Oyster Bay as crowds hoped for a glimpse but were denied due to his fatigue. The trip involved two cars attached to the regular train and was marked by steady travel with no notable incidents.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Southern Railroad
Pennsylvania Road
New York
Oyster Bay
North Carolina
White House
Cortelyou
Woman Defends Home With Revolver in Lynn Incident
Mrs Henry Goodman 22 in Lynn on Moulton street faced a male intruder who forced entry while her husband was away. After the man demanded a kiss and money she retrieved her husband’s revolver, fired a warning shot into the wall, and the assailant fled as she fired a second shot. Neighbors arrived as she fainted.
Mitchell denies conference to end coal strike
President Mitchell said no peace proposals had been received from coal operators and there was no engagement to meet Governor Stone or any authority. Mine workers in Tamaqua expressed little hope for settlement by Stone Widener or others, predicting the strike would extend into winter. non union workers returned to Panther Creek Valley, and rail shipments from No. 4 colliery and Fort Mahony colliery were reported.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Gov. Stone
Tamaqua
P. A. B. Widener
Panther Creek
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co
No. 4
Philadelphia and Reading Co
Fort Mahony
Tenants in common dispute over Boston terrier ends in judge’s ruling
Inspector Martin Maher, lawyer William A Hogan and Walter Smith fought over a Boston terrier in Boston. Judge Hadley postponed the main case and awarded temporary possession to Hogan. Dana, owner of record, plans further witness testimony to prove the dog’s ownership. The pup, valued at $50, was involved since July 24 when it vanished from Schaff Street.
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Martin Maher
William A. Hogan
Walter Smith
Hadley
Schaff Street
D. J. Donahue
Mr. Smith
W. A. Hogan
Dana
Drowning victim still missing in Lake Mascuppic
NOT RECOVERED. The body of Arnim L. Harmon, who drowned Tuesday in Lake Mascuppic, has not been recovered. Grappling in the lake began Tuesday noon and continued into the night and again this morning. Under J B Currier, several men search from boats using grappling irons. Deep water near Mountain Rock complicates the hunt and recovery may take days or longer.
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Arnim L. Harmon
Lake Mascuppic
J. B. Currier
Mountain
Harmon
Tug Navigator Sailed With Barges Amid Fire Island Gale
New York reports at 6 a m Fire Island sighting of a New England tug with one barge passing west and at 7 45 a m turning east The tug, believed to be the Navigator, was seen near Fire Island yesterday at 1 10 p m with two barges bound east and is thought to have lost one during yesterday's gale.
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New York
Fire Island
New England
Helena cashier charged with water works embezzlement
J H An dress cashier of the Helena Water Works company was arrested on a charge of embezzlement. His alleged shortage is said to amount to eighteen thousand dollars.
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Helena
Mont
J. H. Andress
Helena Water Works Company
American and British generals praise German troops at Frankfort maneuvers
New York dispatch reports cordial relations among British and American leaders during maneuvers with 90,000 German troops near Frankfort-on-Oder. Gen Corbin, Gen Young, and Gen Hamilton attract attention while Count von Waldersee impresses Americans. Observers note German cavalry strength and artillery organization as key factors.
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New York
Frankfort-on-Oder
London
the Tribune
Young
Lord Roberts
Corbin
Hamilton
Wood
Kelly-Kenny
Count von Waldersee
Steamship Cottage City Ashore Near Etelin Island
The Cottage City of the Pacific Coast Steamship line ran aground at Island Point Etelin Island in Slicken strait. Sailors salvaged cargo and transferred 150 passengers to the Spokane three hours later. The wooden vessel, built in 1891 at Bath Maine under Captain David Wallace, may be refloated after building a bulkhead.
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Seattle
Wash
Cottage City
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Island Point
Etelin Island
Slicken Strait
Fort Wrangle
Spokane
David Wallace
Bath
Maine
Chicago Excavating Teamsters Strike For Higher Wages
In Chicago on September 10, all excavating teamsters walked out seeking two dollars per day. About 600 workers for major firms building new projects joined the strike after a joint council vote. They demand $2 daily and no Sunday all day rest for their teams, currently earning $1.50 to $1.75. They propose Sunday care only morning hours and return Monday to resume work.
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Chicago
Teamsters’ Joint Council
Private hospital owner held on medical license charge
Charles Early accuses Mrs. Paulina Taeschler of cremating living babies in her kitchen range and other serious acts at a private South May street hospital. State board of health officials obtained a warrant for practicing medicine without a license and arrested Taeschler, who says the charges stem from revenge.
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Chicago
Charles Early
Paulina Taeschler
South May Street
Early
State Board of Health
Taeschler
Mreg. Taeschler
Water Fire Department Fights Storehouse Water Damage
Tuesday night about 10 30 o clock the Protective company responded to a call from the night watchman at F M Bill & Co storehouse in Middle street to save stock from water damage A re roof repairs left the building exposed rain battered the goods and the company used rubber blankets and roof coverings to avert further loss Much flour and tobacco were spoiled before aid arrived.
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F. M. Bill & Co
Middle Street
Pension Changes From Massachusetts Issued August 21
Washington reports changes in pensions for Massachusetts on August 21. Originals list Allen A. Fisher Taunton $12 James E Trask Salem $12 Joseph M Perkins East Gloucester $10. Increases and re issues include Charles H. Cole Randolph $8. Widows minors and dependent relatives include Mary E Briges ae $8 Theresa H Caswell Orange $8.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Allen A. Fisher
Taunton
James E. Trask
Salem
Joseph M. Perkins
East Gloucester
Charles H. Cole
Randolph
Mary E. Briges
Theresa H. Caswell
Orange
Admiral Killick Sinks With Crete-a-Pierrot in Haitian Action
Gonaives Haiti Sept 10 Admiral Killick is believed to have fired the Crete-a-Pierrot after magazine and went down with his ship after the German Panther tried to board. The Panther fired on the vessel, then left for Cape Haytien. Killick’s body was recovered and buried the same day. the surgeon and two sailors died. Rifles and machine guns from the Crete-a-Pierrot are claimed saved.
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Gonaives
Hayti
Killick
Creten-Pierrot
Associated Press
Crete-a-Pierrot
Kilick
Panther
Walch
Creete-a- Pierrot
Crete-a-Pierot
Admiral Killick
Cape Haytien
Russia rails at Curzon plan for Indian railway link
New York dispatch reports Russian newspapers angrily denounce Lord Curzon's approval of expanding the Indian railway to Nushki on the Beloochistan border. They fear a direct India to Europe line under British and German control and urge Persia routes to the Indian Ocean to counter Britain. England seeks a Russia Persia détente despite Mahan warnings on naval and imperial risks.
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New York
Lord Curzon
Nushki
Beloochistan
London
the Tribune
India
Europe
Russia
Indian Ocean
St. Petersburg
Persia
Great Britain
England
Dangerous convict again locked up at Windsor
Barre Vermont September 10 State prison authorities re jailed William Rogers a convict who had been on probation for an assault with intent to kill using an axe. He receives the remainder of his sentence two years and three months after bad conduct following release on probation.
Woman killed in trolley collision in Jersey City
New York dispatch reports Miss MaryTyler 20, of Jersey City, fatally injured when a trolley car brake failed in Jersey City today. She died shortly after in hospital. Abraham Reskin of Bayonne was badly hurt in the same crash.
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New York
Mary Tyler
Jersey City
Abraham Reskin
Bayonne
Portland's Late Estimate Shows Hill Leading Governor Race
Portland Missouri report from 450 of 521 municipalities lists Hill Republican with 61 571 votes and Gould Democrat with 36 989. Two years ago Hill led with 69 731 while Lord Democrat had 35 820.
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Portland
Give Hill
Gould
Gave Hill
Lord
Steam eruptions from Alaskan volcanoes noted by Bertha passengers
Seattle observers report on the Bertha's final Alaska voyage with passengers saying Redoubt Liamna and Augustine mountains were in active eruption. Great steam volumes rose from all three with Redoubt sending smoke clouds high into the sky.
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Seattle
Wash
Bertha
Alaska
Redoubt
Liamna
Augustine Mountains
No Great Harm From Intoxicated Boys In Dracut
Joseph Smith aged 17 faced Judge Hadley in police court for larceny from a 60 year old man near the Navy Yard after an Aug 23 intoxicated robbery. Smith received one year probation with reforming condition. accomplices unnamed, returned stolen watch and chain valued about £11. Also fined for unlawful driving off a team and drunkenness, Alfred Arcand jailed four months for assault on Riel. Bernstein and others fined for minor offenses. Joyal’s shoe theft blamed on a joke, with $10 penalty.
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Joseph Smith
Thomas Thompson
Navy Yard
Smith
Hadley
Thompson
J. J. Hennessy
Dracut
Michael F. Bellew
Lincoln
N. H
Bates
City Hut
North Chelmsford
Supt. McTatt
Middlesex
Bellew
Alfred Arcand
Joseph Ri el
Arcand
Rit
Riel
Arcani
Ben
William Rice
Gardner
State Farm
Morris Hayes
Edward Allen
John A. Smith
Daniel Sullivan
John Hines
Edward Murtagh
Edgar Houle
Patrick J. Howard
George Joyal
John Clement
Bernard Kean
Benjamin Bernstein
Daniel McGlinchey
McFinchey
David Bernstein
Middlesex Street
Joyal
Bernstein
Japanese News From Victoria Reports Massive Flood Losses
Telegraphed notes from Japanese papers say 5000 people died in the West River floods in China and Formosa suffered heavy property and life losses, with a tidal wave following. Boxers are active in Cheng-Tu, where American missionaries Bruce and Lewis were murdered, though Boxers are poorly armed. Engineers Peake and Lucas arrived from England and will assist laying a new Pacific cable to Canada after Colonia coals.
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Victoria
B. C
West River
China
Formosa
Cheng-Tu
Messrs
Bruce and
Lewis
R. E. Peake
Pacific Cable Company
Mr. Lucas
Pacific Cable Board
England
Pacific
Canada
Colonia
Nning Island
Atraite
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Port Pay
Lawrence
Bruce
Lowell
Thomas H. Byrne
Home Again
Solid South
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President Roosevelt
Lyon
No. Stone
Tenants IN Common
Case
Lake
Mascuppic
Ayer
I.carsss
America
Kriegspiel
Teamsters
Wilton
Coate
O'Sullivan Bros
City Hall
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