Taps sounded for many old soldiers encampment report
The Adjutant General Tweedale report shows Grand Army of the Republic membership at 235,823 with 9,205 deaths in the year to 1905. Commander Tanner notes 3,500 stronger than last year, urges pension hikes for army nurses, and praises Memorial Day observance while paying tribute to his late wife.
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Minn
Tweedale
Grand Army
Congress
Tanner
Grand Army of the Republic
Denver
Olackmar
San Francisco
Piaces
G.A. R
Montana
Illeg al Marriage Case Involving James G Billings
James G Billings appeared before Justice Silas H Sperry in Som ere for a hearing on an illegal marriage case. He again refused to have the ceremony legally performed. W W Lets Pree wp all m fight to m finish is expected in the case.
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James G. Billings
Thomponrike
Ang I
Silas H. Sperry
Somere
Billings
W. W
Harvard in Hard Luck at Boston Crew Debacle
Aug 16 Harvard suffers setback as Charles Morgan, rower No 3, leaves for England to join Harvard’s crew after rowing against Yale last June. Harvard will lose Morgan’s presence while pursuing international training and competition.
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Harvard
Boston
Charles Morgan
Yale
England
Confusion not fusion at Nebraska state party convention
At the Nebraska state Democratic convention in Lincoln the hoped for harmony with the populists collapsed after an all night session. George W Berge, favored by populists for governor, lost to Democrats and declined populist nomination. Democrats propose giving populists state commissioner and two railway commissioner spots while Democrats drop auditor Luikart. Conferees met but failed to settle.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Nebraska
George W. Berge
Berge
Ashton C. Shallen- Ibarger
Meutohant
William H. Green
Carl R. Goucher
Frank C. Babcock
Edward H. Lulkhart
Luikhar
International Convention Targets Red Cross Trade Use
Washington Aug 16 The international Red Cross conference at Geneva prompts the United States to enforce rules banning the Red Cross insignia from trade ads and personal uses within five years. Penalties include fines up to 500 dollars or up to one year imprisonment. The American National Red Cross previously did not enforce the act.
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America
Washington
United States
Geneva
I National Red Cross
Red Cross
Nial Red Cross
Father Holds Son As He Dies From Rabies On Train
J K Johnson aged 26 from Phillips Indian Territory died after seven weeks of hydrophobia following a mad dog bite. Treated in Austin at Pasteur Institute and sent home cured. agitation and jeers worsened his condition. On a train to Austin hydrophobia developed and he died in agony with family at his side.
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Fort Worth
J. K. Johnson
Phillips
I .T
Pasteur Institute
Austin
Johnson
Veteran Fire Fighters Muster In Providence Event
Veteran fire fighters from many New England locations gathered in Providence today for the general muster of the New England and Veteran Firemen's association. Companies sent hand-tubes ahead for parade and competitive playout as the executive section was gaily decorated.
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Providence
New England
Anl
Speaker for Jominated Again in Danvithe Ill Auk 16
Incomprehensible wartime style fragment reports a repair and mentions Tokio and August 16. The text appears corrupted with references to an Aleutian Island venture and a revolving element, lacking clear subjects or outcome.
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Danvithe
Auk
Syndicate Purchaser Moves to Acquire New England Trolleys
New Haven reports state authorities say sale of New Haven trolley lines to New England Security and Investment Co covers Massachusetts lines owned by the steam road. The Consolidated Railway Co holds 209 miles of track with related properties. Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut systems valued at over 75 percent of regional street railways are involved.
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New England Security and Investment Co
Massachusetts
Steam Road
Mellen
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Commonwealth
Railroad Commissioners of Connecticut
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New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
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Hartford Street Railway Co
Connecticut
New York State
Torrington and
Winchester
Consolidated Railway
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General Assembly
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Rhode Island
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Governor Guild
New London
Norwich
Stamford
Hartford
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Springfield
Worcester
Legislative Committee
Malone
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Law Department of the Commonwealth
Murder charge verdict in Woonsocket court case
Coroner R L Aug 1 case reports James H Rickard Jr rendering a verdict charging James with the murder of Albert in Woonsocket. The report notes the outcome and names the principal participants in the legal action.
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Woonsocket, R. L
James H. Rickard, Jr
Boon
James Ap Aes
Albert
Seltan Returns His Thanks to Officials
Constantinople on August 16 reports the sui tan ordered the release of all sentenced prisoners. The small note mentions gratitude from Seltan. The fragment ends mid-sentence with unclear continuation.
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Seltan
Constantinople
Cable clash in Rio de Janeiro kills and wounds men
A telegraph dispatch from Rio de Janeiro reports a deadly cable dispute leaving several men dead and others wounded. The incident occurred yesterday as tensions erupted, with details still emerging from authorities and witnesses.
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New York
Ang
Heram
Rio Janeiro
Peenes
Officials Arraigned in Coney Island Fare Riot Case
Three Brooklyn Rapid Transit Co officials were arraigned in a Brooklyn police court charged with inciting to riot. They are John F. Calderwood vice president Don B. Smith general traffic manager and William Newberry district superintendent. Each faced $1000 bond.
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New York
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Co
Brooklyn
John F. Calderwood
Don 8. Smith
William Newberry
Coney Island
Higginbotham
Hadh
Calf Born Without Eyes At Brookfield Farm
In Brookfield Robert Russell reports a calf born without eyes, with empty eye sockets and closed eyelids. Despite the anomaly, the calf is healthy, feeds normally, and displays unusually keen hearing. Physicians from nearby cities have shown interest in examining the curiosity.
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Danbury
Robert Russell
Brookfield
Russell
Ice Cream Poisoning Hits Salisbury Beach Visitors
Six visitors from Haverhill Manchester and Lawrence were taken to a local hotel after eating ice cream from unclean cans at Salisbury Beach Massachusetts. Six seriously ill but expected to recover. out of forty poisoned, only these six required hospital care. victims named Edward O Connell Michael King John Murphy Miss Suse Thayer Miss Yvonne Adams Miss Flea Ble Seigel.
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Salisbury Beach
Mass
Edward O’connell
Michael King John Murphy
Suse Thayer
Haverhill
Yvonne Adams
Manchester
N. H
Flea Ble Seigel
Lawrence
Woman Arrested for Theft After Skirt Disappearance
Hartford August incident tells of Miss Josephine Zazona from Sunfeld, 20, who overstated fatigue1 and, after staying at Mrs Annie Knuppegan’s home, is accused of stealing a skirt valued at $3 from a closet. Police traced the suspect via description and identification. Miss Zazona was arrested and brought to police court.
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Hartford
Josephine Zazona
Sunfeld
Miss Zazona
Fatal El Paso blast injures dozens in early morning chaos
An explosion in El Paso Texas this morning leaves multiple dead and many more injured as a convoy hauling hazardous material crashes. Authorities say the incident caused a dangerous recall of surrounding residents and prompted emergency response units to secure the area.
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Terive
el Paso
Tex
Ang Tion
Chibua
Chibuahus
War of Terrorism Begun in Earnest in Poland
St Petersburg reports a rising campaign of terror after parliament's dissolution. Attacks on police across the empire surge, with the Polish insurgents especially active and nearly fifty assassinations noted. Government grapples with terror and budget delays as liberal papers resume, and civil divorce limits face resistance.
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Pariament
Empire
Vistula
Novce Wremya
Poland
Holy Synod
M. Chtcheglovitoff
M. Chitcheglovitof Mascolt
Rojestvensky
Connecticut Forecast Fragments From Tuesday Vote
Weather fragment notes fall to night and Friday for Connecticut with light variable wind and 16 degree low in Seattle observations. Fragmentary returns also report on Tuesday's selection results.
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Connecticut
Seattle
Wash
Save Your Eyesignt The Eye health aid notice
Incoherent ad style text claims to correct eye trouble with an epicement product. Mentions a service or device offering feet and an implied remedy for vision issues, but content is garbled and unclear about actual results or provider.
Miners Fatal Quarrel Sparks Fatal Stabbing
In Butler Junction near Tarentum Pennsylvania a clash between union and non union coal miners left one non union worker dead and reports of two more deaths with bodies said to have been dumped in the Allegheny river. County detectives rushed from Pittsburgh and eleven union men were arrested amid the riot. The Freeport Coal Company had resumed operations with non union workers after a strike for higher pay.
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Pittsburg
Butler Junction
Tarentum
Allegheny River
Freeport Coal Co
Launch Catches Fire In Middletown Yacht Club
A gasoline explosion on Clarence E. Brockway's 20 foot launch Lady Hug caused $250 damage and sunk the craft at the Middletown Yacht Club. Brockway, lighting a lantern during fueling, triggered the blast, flames spread despite sand, two firefighters Timothy Young and C. J. Raymor were injured, and an investigation was opened.
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Middletown
Clarence E. Brockway
Lady Hug
Brockway
Timothy Young
C. J. Raymor
Campaign to treat tuberculosis with outdoor sleeping
Brockton mass August 16 In a statement by the 8. Miller the state commission is likely to back a plan to push outdoor sleeping as home cure for tuberculosis across slum and tenement districts. Dr Miller says fresh air rest and nourishing food are essential and that exposure to outdoor air in New England's climate is safe when properly cared for.
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Brockton
Mass
Miller
Tury
New England
Millet
Cheshire cars in commission draw public praise
City notes welcome new Cheshire cars with extra seating and room while ice men face public scrutiny over rising prices. The park flower bed on the green is removed after dogs damaged it, leaving the mound bare. A. J. Sloper withdraws from the lieutenant governor race, sending his formal withdrawal to the Republican state central committee chair.
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Cheshire
Ice Men
Sloper
New Britain
A. J. Sloper
Kenealy
Republican State Central Committee
Early Birds Notice on Autumn Fabrics Arrivals
A brief notice urges customers to view advance autumn fabric styles now available. The ad mentions early birds and invites customers in a hurry to place orders, promising timely processing as fabrics arrive.
Shortage of Help Raises the Prices
Boston reports shortages of mill workers across cotton centers last spring persist amid wage increases. Industry analysts note a 20 percent production curtailment over two months, boosting raw cotton costs and signaling higher finished goods prices. In Adams Massachusetts the Berkshire Manufacturing Co mills resume after a two week shutdown due to weavers strike. About 3,000 workers begin returning as power schedules restart.
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Boston
New England
Adams
Mass
Berkehire Manufacturing Co
August Sale Prices Highlight Bargains and Oak Buffets
August sale listings show discounted oak furniture including a 35 dollar quartered oak buffet with mirror and a 28 dollar quartered oak piece with French plate mirror. The items are described as sanded and hand finished with rubbing polish, reflecting the sale's emphasis on value and style.
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