Fleeced Bostonians Indictments Halt Six Held on Bail
Boston police inspectors arrested six men on secret conspiracy indictments tied to fraudulent "business chances" schemes. Bail amounts range from 2,500 to 7,500 for Steuart, Faust, Levingtone, Sweet, Egges, and McKinnon. others are sought. Each defendant pled not guilty. Steuart and Faust secured bail and were jailed pending trial. The accused allegedly advised victims to invest 600 to 2000 dollars.
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Boston
Charles 8. Stuart
Howard’. Faust
Joseph M. Levingtone
William A. Sweet
Troops Fire on Mob in Belfast Riots and Casualties
Belfast reported serious disorders as troops fired on rioters who refused to disperse. A woman and a man were killed, with many wounded after bayonet and baton charges failed to quell the mob. Rioting lasted into the night with clashes across streets.
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Belfant
Belfast
Caine
Koreans Kill Jap Soldiers on Kangwha Island
Seoul August 13 A force of Japanese troops with two machine guns suffered five dead and five wounded during a landing at Kangwha Island twelve miles north of Chemalpo. The operation aimed to disarm a small Korean garrison aided by several hundred rioters.
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Seoul
Japan Desai
Kangwha Island
Chemalpo
Riddle declines state senate bid over wife rule
In Atlantic City, William Riddle will not run for state senator as Republicans had planned. He told leaders his wife would not permit him to take on duties keeping him away at night, prompting the withdrawal of his candidacy. The piece also notes international brotherhood congress in Cambridge and Governor Hughes agreeing to speak in Albany with a Gettysburg dedication on Sept 28.
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Atlantic City
N. J
William Riddle
Riddle
Hi County
Trenton
Chentenges
Albany
Hughes
Gettysberg Betelie
New York State Monument
George Sears Greene
Boston and New York Telegraph Strikes Show Mixed Activity
Telegraph operators in Boston and New York joined and observed picket lines as a broad strike by Postal Telegraph and other firms unfolded. Reports described orderly demonstrations, police presence, and union leaders electric with anxious pension concerns as AP and Western Union branches faced disrupted news transmissions. The AP opened three Chicago circuits while Secretary Small awaited arrival to decide on broader action.
Pittsburg Western Union strike hits railroad relay
In Callery a B and O operator may face discharge for mishandling a Western Union message as Pittsburg strikers warn of wider action if punishment occurs. In New Haven two West union workers quit this morning and one Postal man also resigned, signaling a broader local walkout.
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PittsBurg
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Callery
Western Union Co
Kely
New Haven
Western Union
Boston Telegraphers Strike Order From President Thomas
President Thomas issues a nationwide call to Boston telegraphers to strike and to extend the order to New England workers. J J McCarty, head of the Boston union, is directed by Deputy President McCarty to mobilize as many members as possible for the walkout amid the labor tension.
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Boston
J. J McCarty
Telegraphers’ Union
Thomas
National Union
New England
Mental competency hearing opened in Eddy case Concord N H
Three masters appointed by Judge Chamblain began hearings to determine whether Mary Baker Eddy was mentally competent to act on March 1 and to review a deed transferring her property to trustees. The next friends seek an accounting of Eddy’s finances and contest the trust deed as invalid due to alleged incompetence.
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Concord
N. H
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Christian Science Church
Robert N. Chamberlain
Superior Court
Birds Mimic Cement Construction In Mud Nests
The article notes that while humans have recently learned to mold cement, many animals such as the phoebe and robin have long built mud nests. Birds use grasses fibers and even strings mixed into their mud to strengthen structures, likening their technique to railroad embankment practices with iron rods for reinforcement.
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St. Nicholas
Smoked Herbs and Narcotics Across Cultures
A tobacconist extols various smoked substances from bhang in the orient to cannabis, wild potato and tomato leaves, mountain tobaco, holly, and Indian tobacco chewed by boys. He claims narcotic effects, stupor, insanity, and an alcohol-like intoxication across these diverse smokes.
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Orient
Queer Signs In Tokio During the Russo War
Major General Hoad, an Australian officer with the Japanese army, observed odd shop signs in Tokyo such as "Head-cutter" at a barber, "Extract of fowls" at an egg seller, and "Ladies furnished on the upstairs" at a draper. He endured a packed 24 hour railway ride with 40 men and women and children, resolved not to sleep, but woke with his head against a woman’s shoulder.
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Tokio
Hoad
Russia
Odd Proposal of Marriage Painter Record
A noted painter William Hunt was commissioned to paint a portrait of a lady who sent a unique marriage proposal. She replied with a chalk drawing showing herself holding paper bearing a concise "Yea."
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William Hunt
Advertising Makes Wonders Draw Crowds Around Niagara
A remark on how even nature’s wonders gain attention only through persistent advertising. Railroads and promoters push Niagara Falls into public view, creating desire and organizing transport for pay. Continuous campaigns and messaging drive visitation and revenue.
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Niagara Falls
Umbrellas as Magnets Feature at Royal Institution
Prof Stivanu Thompson debuts a new exhibit at the Royal Institution claiming modern umbrellas act as magnets. Home Notes notes the demonstration shows a passerby outside an optician’s shop window with an umbrella attracted by the Bee display.
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Stivanu Thompson
Royal Institution
Ste
Optician
Feck &2
Prince Henry Wins Kiel Race in Easy Finish
Prince Henry of Prussia steered the Tilly X to a clear win in Kiel over the German challenger and American entries for Emperor William's cup. Spokane I took second, Wittelsbach third, Wanngee fourth, Chewink VIII fifth, and Marblehead last as winds of 12 to 14 mph shaped a 12 mile course.
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Kiel
Germany
Prince Henry
Prussia
Sonderklasse
Wittelsbach
Leeward
Waterbury Transit Debate and Writer's Reflections
An item notes Hans Rasmussen back from illness in Waterbury and hints at potential protests by improvement societies to oppose outside trolley extensions until local needs are met. It contrasts local trolley coverage with other towns and blames supporters for the limited service while reflecting on writings about how true artists seek enduring fame.
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Hans Rasmussen
Rasmussen
Brooklyn
Waterbury
New England
Ver Meer Hill Folly Sparks Farmyard Debate
A scrappy reminiscence recalls farmer Mullins urging horses up a steep Ver meer hill. Aboardboarder’s pitying glance triggers Mullins to swear the life of rural labor. The tale hints at harsh work and stubborn beasts in old time farm life.
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Mullins
Vermoet
Old Mulline
Moors Repulsed at Casablanca Violence Leads to Governor Dismissal
Four thousand Moors attacked Casablanca yesterday but were repulsed. Siboubeker, the governor, has been dismissed for abetting the massacre of Europeans at that Place and is now a prisoner on the French cruiser Gloire.
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Tangier
Casablanca
Siboubeker
Insurance withdraws after San Francisco fire losses
Boston reports heavy fire losses hit San Francisco insurers prompting two companies to withdraw from Massachusetts. Alliance Assurance of London and Empire Surety of New York shift away from fire to other lines. Federal Insurance Company of New Jersey also plans to move from fire to marine. Two wrecked passengers emerging from a Peru voyage recount the Colombia steamer disaster near Labos de Tierra Island.
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Boston
San Francisco
Massachusetts
Alliance Assurance Company of London
Empire Surety Company of
New York
Federal Insurance Company of
New Jersey
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Payta Yesteday
Lobos Islands
Cape Agua
Peru
Colombia
Liverpool
Pacific Steam Navigation Co
Seanz Point
Labos de Tierra Island
Paytareae
Labos Island
Mothers rarely disinherit children in wills says lawyer
A lawyer notes mothers often refuse to cut off their children claiming soft hearts and bias toward the black sheep. He recalls many wills where a mother begins with Willie receiving nothing but ends with Willie inheriting the lion's share as emotion conquers reason.
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Hichter
Willie
Wan of Many Titles and English Railway Service
The passage notes the Duke of Wellington holding 15 foreign titles including a prince role in the Netherlands and dukedoms in Spain Portugal and other realms. It also mentions a $100,000 Northwestern railway special train for American travelers as a sign of England’s appeal as a destination and economic source.
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Duke of Wellington
Netherlands
Spain
Portugal
Northwestern Railway
England
Ambassadors assure safety of American missionaries
Constantinople reports from the porte that American missionaries at Urumiah in Persia are not in danger from Turks. Aug 13. A force of messengers from Western Union and Postal companies struck in Washington in sympathy with operators. In Havana Aug 13 the Santa Clara province outlaws claim the gang was small and only four remain at large.
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Constantinople
Leishman
Porte
Urumiah
Persia
Messenger Force
Washington
Messenger
Western Union
Postal Companies
Caben
Havana
Santa Clara
Fifteen Injured In Trolley Crash Near Algonac
Detroit reports a trolley collision on the Rapid Transit line to Port Huron near Algonac injuring fifteen people, with one fatality.
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Detroit
Mich
Port Meron
Algonac
Forecast for Connecticut: Fair Weather Card
Connecticut forecast shows fair weather continuing with cooler temperatures overnight and light westerly winds. The outlook calls forWednesday night to be mostly clear and cooler than previous periods.
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Connecticut
Taft urged to see president after Rockefeller interview
New York August 13 Secretary Taft was asked about an interview with John D Rockefeller in which Rockefeller warned that government policy toward large corporations would bring disaster, financial gloom, and chaos. Taft said he would not comment until he meets the president and noted the administration once hailed as prosperous appears on the brink of ruin.
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New York
Taft
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Canada
Telegraph Strike Improves at Philadelphia Offices
From Philadelphia, August 13, the telegraph strike shows progress for the companies. Western Union reports near full operator force with minimal message delays, while Postal grapples but improves from yesterday. Twenty operators at work today. some on vacation return. Strikers maintain pickets at main offices.
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Boston
Postal Telegraph Company
State Street
Western Union
Postal
New York
City Hall Park
Postal Telegraph
Associated Press
New England
Ola Graphairde
The
Key
United Preas
Philadelphia
Roosevelt to Confer With Taft Root and Meyer Today
President Roosevelt will confer with Taft Root and Postmaster General Meyer at Oyster Bay. Secretary of War and the Postmaster General were luncheon guests. Root will arrive on a late train and stay at Sagamore Hill until tomorrow. Taft will extend his visit. Hill will be moved to Washington on a late train. No urgent issues expected. routine matters to be addressed.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Taft
Root
Meyer
Secretary of War
Segamore Hill
Hill
Washington
Conditions Same as Yesterday in Canada's Cup Race
Rochester reports the third Canada's cup race starts today with a southwest wind six to eight miles per hour, rippling the river and raising Lake Ontario seas beyond the piers. No crew changes expected, though Seneca's canvas may be adjusted. Today's triangular course covers seven miles per leg.
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Rochester
Lake
Ontario
Hanan
Riots in Belfast Leave Three Dead and Ongoing Clashes
Belfast reports violent rioting with a woman and two men killed. Magistrates sit continually in police courts while captured rioters are brought before them at bayonet point. Reinforcements from Dublin and an army engineers unit are en route. streets are wired with barbed fence and gas mains cut by rioters.
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Belfast
Ireland
Dublin
Army Engineers
Alderahot
Trolleymen protest wage schedule in Hartford
Hartford August 13 Local trolleymen voiced dissatisfaction with the wage schedule issued by the New Haven road. Members discussed the issue at a meeting and a special session was set for Sunday to decide on next steps.
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Hartford
New Haven Road
Luke Wright Coming Home From Tokyo Ambassadorship
August 13 Tokyo Luke BE Wright the retiring American ambassador to Japan began his return trip to the United States. His departure is widely regretted in diplomatic circles as the Jiji Shimpo voices similar sentiment.
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Luke Wright
Tokio
Luke BE. Wright
Japan
United States
Ameri can Mills Co annual report filed in city records
The annual report of the Ameri can Mills Co has been filed listing Archer J. Smith as President and Treasurer and Robert F. Griggs as Secretary. Inspections in Waterbury are scheduled for tomorrow with the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers to attend in the forenoon and afternoon. The visitors will tour the Gulf oil rooms and the Hoffmann Brewing Co on Bank Street after lunch.
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American Mills Co
Archer J. Smith
Robert F. Griggs
Waterbury
Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers
Fil
Brooklyn
Gulf Oil
Cheshire
Hoffmann Brewing Co
Fire devastates Princess Anne business district in Maryland
Norfolk dispatch reports most of Princess Anne Maryland's business section destroyed by a blaze that raged between 3 and 4 am. Fire brigades aided by flat cars from Salisbury and Pocomoke City reached the scene as the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk passenger train passed at 3 50 am. The blaze, initially blamed on race troubles, is now considered accidental with over twenty businesses burned. The town of about 3000 residents faced extensive damage as firefighting efforts continued. Separately New Yorker reporters note that the telegraph strike barely touches the city’s varied commercial interests with little impact on large wholesale houses unless the strike spreads through the country.
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Norfolk
Princess Anne
Somerset County
Maryland
New York
Salisbury
Pocomoke
New Yorker
Taleseraphers
Waterbury Agency for the Celikeated Meat
In Waterbury a local agency overseeing meat labeling and safety underwent a reform, with officials tightening inspection rules and reinforcing compliance across abbatoirs and markets. The panel emphasized public health and enacted new reporting procedures for meat products.
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