Cuban heir Chavez accused in Coban homicide
In Yampa Florida on August 14 Charles J. Allen and his wife were fatally shot at home by Manuel Chavez a wealthy prominent Cuban colony youth. Allen died that afternoon and Mrs Allen is dying. Conflicting accounts exist but the favored tale says Allen confronted Chavez who fired. the shooting of Mrs Allen is believed unintended.
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Yampa
Florida
Charles J. Atlen
Manuel Chavez
Allen
Chavez
Gov Kimball Arrested in New York Spark Publicity
Bench warrant issued by Judge Stecher in New York against Rhode Island Governor Charles F. Kimball at the urging of Andrew P. Power treasurer of the New England Manufacturers association. Power seeks $150000 damages for alleged malicious prosecution. Power had been arrested on a complaint by Kimball and later discharged.
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New York
Andrew P. Power
New England Manufacturer's Association
Charles IF. Kimball
Rhode Island
Stecher
Supreme Court
Power
Gov
Kimball
Revolutionists in Control Report From Porto Cabello
Washington dispatch says revolutionists hold Porto Cabello with no immediate threat of government retake. Commander Nickols of the Topeka notes orders to land forces only if needed. Also reports the death of Dr Edward B Seales a renowned homeopathic physician in Newton. Baseball results and local scores follow with multiple league games and rain disruptions noted.
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Washington
August Jr
Navy Department
Nickols
Topeka
Porto Cabello
Nichols
Knights of Pythias Officers San Francisco August
San Francisco hosts Knights of Pythias officers meeting in August with Major Tracy presiding. Members from local lodges gather to discuss event planning and organizational matters.
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San Francisco
Tracy
Knights of Pythias elects grand chancellor in Grand Forks
Bang of Grand Forks North Dakota was today elected supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias and Charles E Sh of Richmond Indiana was made vice chancellor.
Captain Newman Arrives After Atlantic Voyage
Captain Newman and his son Edward reached Falmouth England tonight in the 38 foot launch Abiel Abbot Law, completing a voyage from New York begun July 9. The father reported 103 miles sailed, with the boy ill and homesick while the captain endured exposure and long sitting. the voyage cost him thirty pounds in weight loss but the boy benefited overall.
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Falmouth
England
Newman
Edward
Abiel Abbot Law
New York
Cruiser Luzon and Arethusa Ordered Home
Washington August 14 The cruiser Luzon and the tank ship Arethusa, part of the Asiatic squadron, are ordered home. Luzon to Portsmouth navy yard for general repairs. Arethusa to be used during winter maneuvers in the Caribbean. The plan to convert the Dixie into a hospital ship is dropped. Dixie will serve as a transport with hospital accommodations aboard.
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Washington
Luzon
Arethusa
Asiatic Aquadron
Spain
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Caribbean
Dixie
Naval Paymaster's Trial in Erie Pa
Erie Pa Aug 13 The court martial of Paymaster W Penrose continued General Pay Inspector J A Mudd wrapped up the prosecution's case The first witness Lieutenant Commander Willam Winder testified about opening the cash box on the U S and Michigan Mudd found a shortage of about 8040 dollars on board the ship
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Erie
W. Penrose
J. A. Mudd
Willam Winder
U. S. & Michigan
Mudd
Royal Blue features in August Gettysburg relics issue
The August number of the Book of the Royal Prine, a Baltimore & Ohio Railroad magazine, presents a detailed Gettysburg sketch by General If 8. Hulde koper with a topographical map and battlefield views. It covers Devils Den, The Angle, High Water Mark, and Peach Orchard, followed by notes on monuments and their purposes, plus two poems by W. D. Nesbit. Free in person or by five-cent postage.
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Gettysburg
Royal Prine
Baltimore & Ohie
Huldekoper
Philadelphia
Devils den
W. D. Nesbit
Jos. P. Taggart
N. EP. A
Washington Street
Boston
Naval Orders Drafted from the Armament Fleet
Lieut E T Fitegerald detached from the Columbia to the naval Academy and later on Indiana Ensign W McIntire from the Uist to the Indiana Boatswain J F Brooks from the naval academy to the Hartford Boatswain C TL Weiss from Mort ford to home and wall orders Commander W W Kimba Ants J I Jayne W S Smith T A Kearney Ensign C O Richardson Mid shipman B a Long Assistant Surgeon R O Marcour Chief Boatswain H Hudson Boatswain H FE Olsen Warrant Machinists A Skinner and G Anberlin detached from the Abar enda ordered home to wall orders
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E. T. Fitegerald
Columbia
Naval Academy
Indiana
North Rye Beach Late Arrivals At Ocean Wave House
Travelers arriving at the Ocean Wave house include Mr and Mrs George F Rollins Miss FOR Smith of Washington Mrs W S Pitman Winfield Mills Pittman of Minneapolis Mrs N4 PL White Mr Vernon New Ipswich Mrs FW Norton Nashua Mr and Mrs Charles R Dustin Ruth Ro Dustin Elsie M Dustin Manchester Seth Glass J AL Young Amesbury.
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Ocean Wavehouse
George F. Rollins
Mins
Ten Thousand Dollar Fire at Fall River
A fire in Fall River on August 14 destroyed four houses owned by the Aretle Lee and Storage Company, causing an estimated loss of $10,000. Fire crews fought the blaze this afternoon with no injuries reported.
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Fall River
Aretle Lee and
Storage Ccompany
Pan Hatch Fails to Equal Pace Record at Tiighton Reach
New York on August 14 reports Pan Hatch failed to match the pacing record at Tiighton Reach. He did, however, surpass his own prior mark of 1.00 3-1, finishing with a new best that remains short of the 169 1-4 standard.
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New York
Tiighton Reach
Pan Hatch
Exeter Happenings and Gale Sentiment Grows in New Hampshire
Exeter Happenings reports rising Gale sentiment across the state with daily arrivals and strong backing in Strafford county. Gen. S. H. Gale cites encouragement, supported by manager Colt and a flood of letters.
Kittery Notes on Local Business, Travel, and Visits
Kittery reports show Smith traveled to Boston on business while merchants kept shops open as announced. Lewis resigns as conductor of the PB E, planning to return to Brookfield Massachusetts. Several Kittery residents attended the freman muster in Portsmouth and took rides along FP OK and Greenacre Hines in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs Beck and family visit Louke's Cove, with Beck formerly son of the late Rev Beck, former Christian Church pastor Mansel Chirk and Ipswich relatives visiting.
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Greenacre Hines
Navy Yard
Beck
Famly
UW. W. Trefethen
Louke's Cove
Menly
Christian Church
Mansel Chirk
Ipswich
Mass
Yachts Gather At Champernowne Bay For Border Patrol Prep
Kittery Point hosts several large yachts, including steam yachts Isu Roamer Peregrine and schooner Lena Fox, tied off Champernowne set. owners include Kyvans Robek, J J Herreshoff, I T White and Anson Phelps Stokes. Dante party members use Champernowne as base. A concert by Christchurch Portsmouth choir was postponed to next.
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Champernowne
Isu
Kyvans Robek
New York
Thetly
R. M. Sibley
Sibley, Lindsey and Kerr
Rochester
Neo
Roamer
J. J. Herreschoff
Herreachot Bromers
Peregrine
New Castle Town Officers Meet Tonight and Local News
New Castle officials hold a regular meeting tonight at the town offices. Z J V Randa Jr is home ill with tonsillitis on Piscataqua street. William Probert left for New York after staying at The Corps for a month. The Second Baptist church belfry is being repaired and the roof newly shingled. Oliver B Marvin visited Portsmouth Thursday. The town hosts amateur artists and a signal drill at the fort. The fort soldiers ball team is a strong outfit. Baggage express teams see large business. An open-air concert is set for Sunday at the Wentworth with the hotel orchestra augmented and sales by Fred L. Martin.
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William Probert
New York
Corps
Second Baptist Church
Henry Ranson
Oliver B. Marvin
Portsmouth
Baggage Express
the Wentworth
Fred L. Martin
Boston
Mr Howells Double Stir At Kittery Point
A Concord Monitor notice notes rumors that Henry James hosts writer W D Howells in England and questions if Howells has a double. The London Sphere and New York Tribune weigh the idea as readers buzz over literary doubles and differences.
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Howells
Kittery Point
London
Clement Shorter
Henry James
W. D. Howells
England
Mr. Howells
New York Tribune
Shorter
Mr. James
Concord Monitor
Big Fitchburg Engine 1140 Joins Train Hauls and Camp Meeting Note
The large Fitchburg engine No 1140 has hauled trains 11 and 64 of the Boston and Maine Eastern division the past week. It is heavier than former passenger engines, carries 200 pounds steam pressure, six foot driving wheels, and a large tender. Walter Gowen is the engineer in charge. A Vermont White River Junction camp meeting Aug 23 to Aug 31 is promoted with reduced rail rates and round trip tickets available from multiple stations.
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Fitchburg
Boston and
Maine
Portsmouth
Walter Gowen
Vermont
New England
White River Junction
Henvyfil Valley
Connecticut River
Boston & Maine Railroad
Connecticut & Passumpsaie
Exmchs
Camp Grounds
Shorty Girard Joins Old Town Team
Old Town adds new player Shorty Girard who has starred for Waterville all season on third. He arrives Tuesday night and will join Old Town Wednesday, replacing Barstow who deserted the team. Girard is described as a capable batter, fielder, and base runner.
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Banger News
Old Town
Shorty Girard
Hane
Waterville
Barstow
Girard
Flower
Mihinocket
Vital Statistics Portsmouth July Births and Deaths
Record of births and deaths in Portsmouth for July from city clerk William Pierce. Births list numerous families with both local and out of state parents and the corresponding children. Deaths section names burial permits issued, with dates, places and names including Appledore Island residents and others.
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Portsmouth
William ©. Pierce
Daniel M. Cunningham
Hast Bridgewater
Mass
Philip A. Fritz
Wagar G. Eaton
Margaret Fay
Henry A. Meloon
Frank Scott
Mary J. Sheridan
Ida May Crowley
Agnes Frances Ahearn
John Thomas Atwell
Mary J. Adams
Appledore Island
Eva M. Adams
Marshall
McDonald
Catherine Bowes
Beasle A. Chase
Isabella Giotkplyka
Bertha Graham
YooAnna Sheehan
Winfred A. Alward
William ©. Fernald
Woo
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Vital Statistics
John A
Sarah Coleman
Chill
Frank
Hannah Reardon
Katherine
John E
Ethel A. Paul
James BR
Eliza Hatch
Jere
Mabel Wentworth
Henry E
Rose I. Campbell
Jerry
Katherine Guillet
Feltix
Josephine Me~ Connell
Patrick
Abbie Butler
Benjamin
Hattie H. Redden
George R
Mary A. Bates
Georgianna Downs
Daniel H
Fannie Gorman
Jeremiah F
Alice Horan
John
Nelle C. Carrell
Mary O'Brien
Wilam H
Cicely Howell
Michael J
Sarah J. Travers
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Agnes Quirk
Eilen Agnes
Charles K. Garland
Elsworth
Estella Landers
Bar Harbor
George E. Cress
Cyrena C. Weeks
James H. McDonald
Worcester
Myrtle B. Chandler
Gordon C. Preble
Ruth Pustlewaite
Harold E. Gould
Fortland
Margaret L. Russell
Thomas W. Ferris
Isabel G. Killen
Portland
Charles Nyman
Sabina Parlin
Frank J. Brown
Lillian Whitcomb
Lewiston
John Roach
Elen R. Banks
Joseph P. Brown
Eunice J. Uasty
Alexander B. Wetmore
Mich
Elizabeth IL Stepheng
Greenland
Alfred P. Jewett
Mattie K. Farmer
Haverhill
Charles W. L. Leavitt
Minnie & Scott
Portland, Me
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