Bells of Rome Sound as New Pope Pius X Is Welcomed
Rome August 6 bells from about 500 churches marked the election of Pius X with simultaneous masses and a formal greeting of the diplomatic corps. The procession to the throne room included Swiss and Palatine guards and cardinals in scarlet robes. Pius X spoke in French and greeted ambassadors, signaling a new era of Vatican cordiality. The coronation at St Peter's will follow in a rite dating to the 14th century.
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Rome
Pius X
Respighi
Holy See
Vatican
Sacred College
Palatine Guard
Pontifical Court
Senhor D’antas
Italy
St Peter's
Papal Chapel
Macchi
Kyrie Eleison
Carnegie Gift To Dunfermline Powers Public Works
Andrew Carnegie will donate £500,000 in United States Steel bonds to Dunfermline and Whittencrieff estate. The interest funds a public pleasure ground at Pittencrieff, a theater for first class plays, art and science exhibits, horticulture for workers, and technical education in the linen industry district. A trust will administer the gift with broad liberty in fund disposition.
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London
Andrew Carnegie
United States
Steel Corporation
Dunfermline
Whittencrieff
Pittencrieff
Third pair of twins born to Scotia couple
Schenectady New Jersey August 6 Mr and Mrs Charles Knowlton of Scotia report joy over their third pair of twins. Father has written to President Roosevelt asking him to name the latest twins. All six children are alive and healthy.
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Schenectady
N. J
Charles Knowlton
Scotia
Roosevelt
Another Firm Suspends on Consolidated Exchange
Laidlaw and Gar rie members of the Consolidated Stock Exchange suspended today. The firm did a considerable business which was not exempt from scrutiny. The failure was without clear explanation as stated in the brief notice.
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New York
Laidlaw & Garrie
Consolidated’ Stock Exchange
May Get Albanian Troops The Macedonia Crisis Deepens
Consular advices from Monastir report the Macedonia situation worsening. Ministers plan extreme measures to suppress the rebellion and Albanian troops are likely, risking massacres. The Bulgar exarch was urged to plead arms surrender to avoid bloodshed as Kurds threaten Armenia. Constantinople notes indicate Turkish troops will be drafted and a circular to European powers warned of a serious crisis.
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Constantinople
Monastir
Macedonia
Yildiz
Armenia
Erzercum
Bitilis
Kharput
Porte
Bulgaria
Doomsday Panic in Gainesville over Almanac Error
In Gainesville Georgia a printed almanac aroused alarm when a compositor swapped a 1 for a 5 in the November sun table causing fears that judgment day would occur November 25. Reverend J D Lovejoy amplified the omen citing scripture while townsfolk, stunned by May tornado deaths, gathered for long prayers. Officials later urged calm as workers returned to routine on November 25. Police investigation notes a separate bank shortage and other local notices follow.
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Georgia
Gainesville
J. D. Lovejoy
St. Paul Colored Methodist Episcopal Church
Lovejoy
Secretary Root Heads for England Over Alaska Boundary
Oyster Bay Aug 6 Secretary of War Root plans to sail for England on Aug 22 to attend the Alaskan boundary dispute session. He met with President Roosevelt to discuss the general staff reorganization and operation details. Major General Corbin to continue as adjutant general while Major General Young remains second in command. The L ittauer Lyon glove case also drew talks but no details released. No visitors were received at Sagamore Hill today.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Root
Washington
Roosevelt
England
New York
Celtic
Army
Corbin
Young
Littauer-Lyon
Sagamore Hill
Barnes
Breckinridge Returns to Democrats at Lexington Feast
Milton Young hosted a Democratic love feast at McGrathiana stud in Lexington on Aug 5 with Governor Beckham present. Col Breckinridge, long out of the party since 1896, declared himself back with the Democrats and sparked talk of a Seventh District congressional bid, while W P Kimball also pressed for the seat.
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Lexington
Milton Young
Beckham
Fayette County
S. W. Hager
W. FP
Thorté
W. ©. P. Breckinridge
Breckinridge
Congress
W. P. Kimball
Named for the Pope in Bloomfield New Jersey
Bloomfield New Jersey, August 6 reports a likely first U.S. child named for Pope Pius X. The infant son of A B Picking and his wife was born on the pope’s election day. Protestant parents will have him christened in the Protestant Episcopal church. the father is a church member and local civic figure.
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Bloomfield
N. J
United States
Picking
Protestant Episcopal Church
Bloomfield Board of Trade
Second Ward Republian Club
Possum Club
Hermit Henry Combs Dies After Sixty Five Years Isolation
Henry Combs aged about 65, who lived as a hermit for sixty five years, died in a hut near Innwood Long Island. At 22 he was betrothed to marry but his fiancée died, prompting him to leave home. He built a hut on the bay front and lived alone until his death. Nine months earlier his only brother died, leaving him property valued at $18,000. efforts to rejoin relatives were unsuccessful.
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New York
Henry Combs
Innwood
L. I
Combs
Bay Front
YACHTSMAN ISELIN GIFTS NEPTUNE PARK TO NEW ROCHELLE
Adrian Iselin the yachtsman has donated Neptune park to New Rochelle with improvements completed under his guidance. The park is valued at over 100000 dollars and the sole stipulation is that no liquor be sold there. Captain Henry C Hoffman, survivor of the yacht America, was badly hurt in a Brooklyn runaway while avoiding an automobile. In Cowes, Isle of Wight, five yachts raced for a 500 dollar prize. Bona won, followed by Cicely Therese Meteor HT and Brymnia.
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New York
Adrian Iselin
New Rochelle
Neptune Park
Henry C. Hoffman
America
Brooklyn
Cowes
Isle of Wight
Bona
Cicely
Therese
Opera House Burned In Plymouth Massachusetts
Fire destroyed the Davis opera house and the Massachusetts Southern Telephone Co storehouse in Plymouth on August 6, causing about 30000 dollars in loss with partial insurance. The four story building housed a dwelling and theatre block. the Washburn family barely escaped with nothing. the telephone company saved its stock. The theatre company’s scenery was lost. origin of the blaze remains unknown.
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Piqua, O
Fecal
American School Furniture Co
Telephone Company
Plymouth
Mass
Davis Opera House
Massachusetts Southern Telephone Co
Seth Washburn
AU Theatrical Company
Bar Harbor Maneuvers By Admiral Barker Fleet
Bar Harbor August 6 The Admiral Barker Squadron tug reports offshore maneuvering with flagship and battleships Alabama Illinois and escorts near Mount Desert Rock about 27 miles from Bar Harbor. Training ships Hartford and Chesapeake guard Frenchman’s Bay mouth Egg Rock lighthouse while scout boats roam. a strong force ready to counter any attack within five hours.
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Admiral
Emmet’s Tomb Opened to Examine Skeleton Claim
In Dublin on August 6, Dr Emmet of New York oversaw the opening of the St Johns churchyard grave long claimed to be the patriot Emmet. A full grown skeleton about six feet tall was found. skull detached, height argued against the identifications. Experts photographed and reinterred remains. a certified statement will follow.
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New Yorker
Dublin
Emmet
New York
St Iaohan
Patriot Emmet
Judgment Suspended in Newsboys Assault Case
In New Britain on August 6, W J McCartney was fined five dollars and costs for allegedly assaulting John Fogelman and John Murphy during disturbances among newsboys selling a New York paper. Judgment was suspended. Justice Kirkham criticized newsboy rowdiness and urged reform. In San Francisco the same day the Hellman Huntington plan to form a fifty million dollar holding company for electric lines in southern California was abandoned. Senator Clark and Harriman would have held a minority stake. Hellman Huntington retain control, and no changes to existing four companies are planned.
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New Britain
W. J. McCartney
John Fogelman
McCartney
New York
John Murphy
Fogelman
Murphy
McGartney
Kirkham
News
San Francisco
Hellman & Huntington Electric
California
W. A. Clark
E H Harriman
Hellman and Huntington
Philadelphia Cricket Team Opens Match Against Surrey in London
The Philadelphia cricket team started play at Kinnington Oval in London today, facing Surrey. By luncheon, the Americans were 96 runs for the loss of one wicket after batting first.
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London
Philadelphia
Surrey County
Kinnington Oval
Well Known Builder Fails in Bankruptcy
New York, Aug 6. James Livingston a well known builder has filed a petition in bankruptcy with liabilities 1546800 and no assets. Of the liabilities 1407900 were secured by bonds and mortgages on west side residence property.
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New York
James Livingston
West Side
Ban on Zionist Meetings Enforced in Kherson Province
Aug 6 in St. Petersburg reports the Kherson provincial governor instructed by the interior ministry to ban all Zionist meetings and to forbid collections and subscriptions in support of Zionist aims, reflecting tighter control on political activity.
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St Petersburg
Kherson
Ministry of the Interior
Weather forecast for Connecticut showers north fair south
Forecast shows showers in the north portion with cloudy but generally fair conditions in the south. Tonight and Friday look largely fair and warmer, with southeast portions cooler. Winds shift to fresh east to south as the day progresses.
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Connecticut
Work at Paper Mills Deserts Grow Milder Yet
A Holyoke dispatch says only about a dozen paper mill workers reported for duty under President Caldwell’s ultimatum for the American Writing Paper Co. wage scale. A few returned to Parsons division. weather and canal conditions may shrink responder numbers further. Greenwich to Stamford trolley line to open tomorrow, linking New York to New Haven with direct service via the new route.
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Springfield
Mass
Holyoke
Caldwell
American Writing Paper Co
Parsons
Combine
Xeteti
Triebor
Mitmit
Greenwich
Stamford
New York
New Haven
Green's Farms
Old Firm Pitkin Bros Files Bankruptcy Petition
Norman B. Pitkin of Pitkin Bros steam boiler makers filed a bankruptcy petition in federal court. Liabilities total 27,366.79 dollars with assets of 54,720.97 dollars. The firm has operated for forty years.
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Hartford
Norman B. Pitkin
Pitkin Bros. Steam Boiler Makers
United States District Court
Our Lady of Lourdes church foundation work begins
Mrs P H Tye and her son Harry visit Baldwin street. contractor William Mc Grath starts excavating for the proposed Our Lady of Lourdes church on South Main street. Also noted are local deaths, resignations at the Republican, arrests for loitering, monthly Sacred Heart devotions, neighborhood improvements, and a New Haven travel mishap involving Dr J F Hayes and companions.
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P. H. Tye
Mount Carmel
Harry
Tye
L. C. Kinney
Baldwin Street
William McGrath
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
South Main Street
Thomas Tinnella
Bankstreet
Donahue
A. Hillman
Passaic
N. J
P. Carter Lodge
Mulville
Immaculate Conception Church
Calvary Cemetery
Henry Edward
Charles Earl
Division
Walnut Streets
E. D. Bassett
Riverside Cemetery
Edward H. Doyle
Th Republican
Syracuse Evening Journal
Arthur S. Hanna
Glenn Noble
The
Republican
Albany
William Marsh
Michael Sands
Ahearn
Benedict & Burnham Co
St Thomas
Scovill House
West Main Street
J. F. Hayes
William Milton
New Haven
Cheshire
Meriden
West Cheshire
Waverlynn
Strike Talks Continue as Bridgeport Workers Await Decision
The trolley strike leaders and workers gathered in a large crowd to hear whether the strike would be declared off. After a two hour discussion, leaders postponed final action until all townspeople are present, with the aim of a settlement to reinstate about 20 workers immediately and others by September 1. The Central Labor Union may weigh in, while the executive committee notes the 208 day old strike and questions the company offer to recall sixteen men at seven dollars a week, arguing the proposal is inadequate and dishonorable.
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Court House
Ceed
James Murnan
Sewell
Bridgeport
Central Labor Union
Murnan
Connecticut Railway and Lighting
Ofterbury
President Embarrassed Orthwein Seeks 100000 Loan
Ralph H Orthwein president of the St Louis American League club filed a deed of trust for 100000 to secure loans from his mother and brothers Charles C Orthwein of Kansas City named as trustee to pay a monthly allowance for fifteen years while properties stay in trust Orthwein declined to discuss details saying the step aims to raise funds for business ventures He operates in many enterprises and has invested heavily in stock speculations and high salary baseball acquisitions amid rumors he may leave professional baseball.
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St Louis
Ralph H. Orthwein
American League Baseball Club
Charles C. Orthwein
Kansas City
Ralph Orthwein
Orthwein
Browns
Settlement Reached in Wallingford Factory Strike
A settlement deemed satisfactory to both sides ended a workmen strike at R. Wallace and Son in Wallingford. Workers will return to duties tomorrow morning. Terms were not disclosed. In Hartford an 18 year old, Gustav Strom bert, fell five and a half stories in an elevator shaft at Case Lockwood Brainard Co and was fatally injured. In Scranton, Conrad Schroeder, a large contractor and millionaire, shot himself. family call it an accident.
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Wallingford
R. Wallace & Son
Hartford
Gustav Strombert
Case, Lockwood & Brainard Co
Scranton
Conrad Schroeder
Fell on Main Street Injures Man Near Waterbury Co Factory
An unknown man, reportedly intoxicated, fell on North Main Street near the Waterbury and Goodell Co factory area. He struck his chin, lay motionless as bystanders gathered, and was loaded onto a grocery wagon for transport after a crowd misjudged his condition.
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North Main Street
Waterbury 2 Utaing Co
Truce Sought Over Salmon Duties Near U S Canada Border
Aug 6 Seattle report notes after treasury ruling allowing drawback on foreign caught salmon for export, Canadian packers seek a border truce. A Vancouver official and an American packing firm executive agreed Canadians stop fishing in U S waters and Americans avoid Canadian waters. The move follows Canada’s long guiding of salmon for its canneries and the US duty that curbed retaliation.
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Seattle
Wash
Treasury
Am Salmon
Salmon
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Ralph Ortwein
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