American Author Kennan Safe After Mont Pelée Blast
Fort de France May 28 A towering cloud of black smoke from Mont Pelée heightened fears for American author George Kennan and his party surveying the island. A rescue by land and coast guard was arranged if needed. By late morning a Mart inique landowner reported Kennan and companions safe at a northern plantation. Professor Will, geologist and expedition head, returned exhausted after riding to the volcano to inspect the district.
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Fort de France
Mont Pelec
George Kennan
United States
Cincinnati
Martinique
Mr. Kennan
Robert T. Will
Strike at Union Stock Yards Looms Over Chicago
Chicago May 28 The four major meat packing firms at the Union Stock Yards threaten a general strike that could halt 40 000 workers if demands are not met. Hundreds have already quit and union rules may force further walkouts.
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Chicago
Chicago Federation of Labor
Futhermore
Wood Arrives in Washington for Cuban Affairs Conference
Gen Leon A Wood and staff landed aboard the United States steamer Kangwha at Washington. He reported to Secretary Root and will confer with the President and Root on Cuban affairs. He is to stay in the capital at least six weeks to wind up the Cuban military government.
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Washington
Gen
Leonard Wood
United States
Kangwha
War Department
Root
Gen. Wood
Brush With the Boers Near Middleburg Transvaal
Maj Collett commanding mounted troops engaged the Boers on May 27 with a prolonged fight ending as the enemy withdrew leaving Commandant Mahon mortally wounded. A British armored train later clashed with the same Boers that evening, but details are unavailable.
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Middleburg
Transvaal
Collett
Mahon
Keane Told to Succeed Corrigan as New York Archbishop
Rome reports from a consistory on June 9 will name Archbishop Keane of Dubuque Iowa to succeed Archbishop Corrigan of New York. In Cleveland the Republican state convention wrapped up with a large rally for Senator Hanna and a rousing chorus praising his leadership.
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London
Cabling
Rome
Daily Mail
Keane of
Dubuque, In
Corrigan
New York
Cleveland
Hanna
Tide of faction ends as Harvey sworn Deerfield deputy
George P. Harvey of Deerfield took the oath as deputy sheriff before Clerk Charles H. Knight at the Deerfield superior court session. The move ends a long factional fight over his appointment with rival Republican factions. Harvey previously served under ex Sheriff Pender and serves on Deerfield’s board of selectmen. The docket includes civil actions in Portsmouth and Deerfield, admission of new U S citizens, and a notable court witness Nottingham ermit George Goodrich.
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Exeter
George P. Harvey
Deerfield
Collis
Charles H. Knight
Superior Court
Harvey
Republican Party
Pender
Frank L. Edgerly
Josiah PF. Adams
Portsmouth
Warren Towle
Emery & Simes
G. K
T. Bartlett
Derry
Eastman & Jollis
George W. Noyes
John T. Bartlett
Samuel Wy. Emery
George Goodrich
Nottingham
Mrs Nathan G Howard Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs Nathan G Troward of Newfields died early this morning after a long illness and repeated surgeries failed to yield recovery. A Methodist church member and Rebekah lodge sister, she is survived by husband George M and daughter Eva, plus four sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be held Saturday at two o clock at her residence.
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Newfields
Nathan G. Troward
Howard
Methodist Church
Rebekah Lodge
George M
Eva
Maxwell
Exeter
C. H. Wayes
Kittery
Lizzie Campbell
Lewiston
Ruth Ruse
Nathan Stover
Alcott Stover
Haverhill
Mass
Amy Aged Smother
Betsey Stover
Secret coal office meeting sparsely reveals plan
A group of coal operators and superintendents met privately at a coal office this afternoon. A dispatch to strike headquarters tonight said President Mitchell would arrive Friday afternoon.
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President Mitchell
Baseball results from yesterday in the National League
Boston defeated New York 1 to 0 in Boston. Pittsburg beat Cincinnati 4 to 2 in Pittsburgh. St Louis fell to Chicago 1 to 5 in St Louis. Brooklyn versus Philadelphia postponed due to cold weather in Brooklyn.
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Boston
New York
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicago
Brooklyn-Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Comfort and fashion in modest priced echoes
The ad claims Comfort offers high comfort and style without sacrificing prestige for profit. It boasts small profits, repairs cheaper than others, and quick service. It lists prices for mens shoes tapped and hand sewn, ladies items, rubber heels, and emphasizes quality stock and on the spot work.
Baseball scores from the American League and towns
Scores across venues include Boston beating St Louis 6 to 2 in Boston. Baltimore faced Chicago with Chicago scoring 5 at Baltimore. Philadelphia defeated Detroit 11 to 4 in Philadelphia. Washington lost to Cleveland 7 to 2 in Washington. Dover hosted Lawrence with Lawrence winning 2. Manchester topped Nashua 15 to 3 in Manchester. Lowell shut out Concord 2 to 0 in Lowell. Wall Miver faced Laverhill with Laverhill 8 to 3 at Fall River.
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Boston
St. Louis
Baltimore
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Dover
Lawrence
Manchester
Nashua
Lowell
Concord
Wall Miver
Laverhill
Fall River
Peace Prospects In South Africa War Ends Soon
London on May 29 reports the Daily Chronicle expects the war in South Africa to end within the week. It says Britain refused unconditional amnesty to rebels and will not set a date for self government, making English the official language in the two colonies.
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London
Daily Chronicle
South Africa
England
United States Consul Williams Died in Monterey
United States Consul Arthur Williams who died in Monterey hospital will be shipped home to Manchester. Williams, married to a daughter of Senator Gallinger, had no surviving daughter.
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Washington
United States
Hanna
Monterey
State Department
Arthur Williams
Manchester
Williams
Gallinger
Gallinger Williams
Vaudeville planned on ocean liners in New York
Reported arrangements aim to introduce vaudeville on ocean liners with a trial on the steamer St Pauls from New York. The program will be performed entirely by male talent on the initial outing from this port.
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New York
St. Pauls
Great Northern Flyer Wrecked Near Grand Forks
The Great Northern flyer derailed at Ojata eight miles from Grand Forks New Jersey while at full speed. Several coaches piled up with minor injuries to passengers though one clerk suffered a severe back injury.
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Grand Forks
N. J
Great Northern Flyer
Ojata
Fifth Delay in Doherty Execution in Vermont Case
Montpelier Vermont May 28 for the fifth time the execution of Charles Doherty for the murder of Fred Murphy has been postponed. Doherty was convicted in August 1900 and sentenced to hang on the second Friday in March 1901. Petitions for a new trial and new developments have spared the death penalty while the last set date was May 20. The sanity question was raised and an appeal to the United States Supreme Court produced a stay. Today Tuesday Nov 4 was fixed as the execution date by Vermont’s supreme court.
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United States Supreme Court
State Court
Supreme Court of Vermont
United Staties Court
Doherty
Navy orders Ranger to Panama to relieve Philadelphia
Washington on May 28 reports the Navy Department orders the gunboat Ranger now in San Francisco to proceed to Panama and relieve the cruiser Philadelphia, which will return north for repairs. The government deems it advisable to maintain a warship at Panama for the present.
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Washington
Navy Department
Ranger
San Francisco
Panama
Philadelphia
Schley Leaves Washington for Memorial Day Address
Admiral Schley departed Washington this evening bound for Bangor Maine to deliver an address on Memorial Day. He travels to the Maine city where the commemorative event will be held.
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Washington
Admiral Sehley
Bangor
Boston man jailed for bigamy sentenced in court
In Boston on May 28 Georges A. Sheldon was sentenced to three years at the house of correction by Judge Bond in the superior court this afternoon on a bigamy charge.
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Boston
Georges A. Sheldon
House of Correction
Jaige Bond
Strike Talks In Wilkes Barre As Miners Seek Eight Hour Day
United Mine Workers officers in Wilkes Barre Pa held a meeting and heard reports from committees interviewing engineers firemen and minemen at local collieries. Few firemen were found willing to join the strike next Monday without eight hours work per day.
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Wilkesharre
United Mine Workers
Boulevard Commissioners In Spectacles On Coastal Work
Coastal residents report last winter’s storms altered sands more than memory, with Wallis Sands and Foss beach seeing notable changes. The ocean boulevard approaches completion, with the road near Foss beach finished to Ragged Neck and the Concord Point bridge nearly done. Coromners Brown and Follawsbee inspected Wednesday and praised the progress.
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Wallis Sands
Foss Beach
Ocean
Ocean Boulevard
Ragged Neck
Concord Point
Taunlavard
Largest and Best Lighted Boot and Shoe Store Declared
A local merchant proclaims their establishment as one of the largest and best lighted boot and shoe stores in the city, highlighting size, display quality, and lighting.
Local notes on Kittery residents and town events
L following items: Admiral Sehley visits local area with reminiscences of Selney Greely relief expedition. A new drinking fountain is being installed at Government Street and Rogers Avenue, to be connected to Agamellens water service. Road improvements in Love Lane underway and ground broken for a house cellar at The Intervene. Mrs Grace Viayden of list visiting sister Miss Melon Ireland, J Frank Walker in Boston. U C T U met at Mrs Isaac Farr’s home. Varokd and Ray Shaw of Portland visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Weary Shaw. Two out of town cyclists observed Sunday. Dancing party at Kittery last Friday ended Linconna club series. punch and ice cream served. special cars provided after. Stephen F Hobbs family guests of his parents Sunday. J P Miller and wife of Portsmouth in town. Miller is Portsmouth correspondent of Boston Sunday Globe. Open cars ran Sunday on P K & N. road bed York Harbor to be improved. union service at Congregational church attended. Miss Elizabeth Berry returned from Portland.
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Kittery
Dartsmouth
Admiral Sehley
Maine
Kattery
Selney
Greely
Government Street
Rogers Avenue
Agamellens Company
Love Lane
Dethie Swett
Grace Viayden
List
Melon Ireland
J. Frank Walker
Boston
Isaac Farr
Varokd
Ray Shaw
Portsmont
Weary Shaw
Vienry Perce
Intervene
Stephen F. Hobbs
J. P. Miller
Portsmouth
Mr. Miller
Boston Sunday Globe
York Harbor
Congregational Church
Elizabeth Berry
Portland
Reverend Woodhull Accepts Kittery Point Pastorship
Sunday service announced Rev. Woodhull has accepted a unanimous call to be pastor of the Congregational church in Kittery Point and will move his family in July. Parishioners praise his youth and scholarship while noting needed repairs to the parsonage and church. John Lewis, injured in an accident, has been discharged from Cottage Hospital and uses crutches as he recovers.
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Congregational Church
Woodhull
George W. Christie
John Lewis
Portamouth
Fire destroys Libbey house and barn at Foss Beach road
The Libbey property on Foss Beach road was wiped out by fire on Wednesday evening. The loss is estimated near 2500 dollars. Cause under investigation, with limited details due to telephone line issues from Rye. The blaze lit up the sky visible from Market Square around nine, as neighbors noted Libbey, a carpenter by trade, lived with his family on the premises.
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Frank Libbey
Foss Beach
Market Square
Libbey
Cadets Visit Manchester Mills Under Navy Escort
Ten marine cadets from Portsmouth navy yard toured Manchester yesterday escorted by Herman F. Windrich. Guided by Capt. Charles H. Manning the group visited Amoskeag mills and the Manchester Locomotive works in a civic inspection reported by the Manchester Mirror.
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Portsmouth Navy Yard
Manchester
Herman F. Windrich
Navy Yard
Amoskeag Mills
Charles H. Manning
Manchester Locomotive Works
Manchester Mirror
Arrest for truancy ends with promise of compliance
Briggs was arrested on a truancy complaint by Superintendent Morrison of the public schools after failing to send his children to school. The case was pigeon holed on his promise to comply with the law in the future. Noan's Ointment advertised as a cure for itching piles at 50 cents per jar.
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Briggs
Supt. Morrison
Noan
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Rider & Cotton
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