Watertown Dedication and Auto Race Noted in One Day
A Watertown event day featured a 200 mile Fairmont Park auto race with Tom as driver Salueman leading early while Lozler and others wrecked. The Soldiers' Monument dedication drew a large crowd with speeches by General Howard and Governor Woodruff. The monument stands near the Congregational church and costs $5,000.
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Fairmount Soldiers Monument
Lilley
Philadelphia
Fairmont Park
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George Salueman
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Losier
Harry Michener
Am Maxwell
Herbert Bilner
Apperson
George Davis
Peerless
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Max LaRoche
George Salseman
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Frank Yerger
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Lynn Strike Looms Over Arbitration Meeting
Lynn Mass October 10 A looming arbitration meeting at Mayor Porter's office tests the shoe strike now in its course with many factories not reopening. The absence of progress strains relations as Caunt returns and workers face reduced hours and hardship from free meals and soup kitchens.
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Lasters
State Board of Arbitration
Joseph Caunt
Woman hangs herself over fear of losing property
Sharon October 10 Mrs Charles H Bulk 48 took her life yesterday by hanging at her niece Mrs William Reillys home. The medical examiner said she had been worried recently over possibly losing her property. Rochester New York October 10 Joseph O Connor chief of the editorial staff of the Post Express died suddenly last night of acute indigestion. He had been connected with newspapers nationwide.
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Charles H. Bulk
William Reilly
Father O'Connor
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N. Y
Joseph O'Connor
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Weather Outlook Across Regions Amid Low Pressure
An area of low pressure over Lake Superior brings cloudy and rainy weather to the western lake region. A disturbance near Georgia drives rain along the south and middle Atlantic coasts. High pressure centers over New England stabilize conditions in the northeast.
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Rumors of Balkan Crisis Spark Foreign Tensions
A Cleveland Plain Dealer report notes widespread unconfirmed rumors of assassinations and upheaval in Belgrade Paris and London. Leaders may discuss a Berlin treaty based settlement while a British fleet moves to the Aegean Sea. A lighthearted anecdote about a gum powered pen retrieval brightens the page.
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Egypt
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George
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Alliance talks for China United States and Britain
Wants an Alliance from Hong Kong reports a reliable source claim Sir Robert Hart visited England to press for a tripartite alliance among China the United States and Great Britain to safeguard Far East interests. Also notes the death of Benjamin Ridgeley US consul general to Mexico City and a Canadian patrol exchange report pending.
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Hong Kong
Sir Robert Hart
England
China
United States
Great Britain
Far East
Consul Ridgeley
Monterey
Mex
Benjamin Ridgeley
Mexico City
World Series Opener Fits Tigers Triumphs and Trials
Chicago opens with Sheckard hitting a double after Cobb mishap. Chance walks, no runs in first. Detroit answers in second with Cobb knocking a single driving in McIntyre for a 1-0 lead as O Leary, Crawford struggle early. crowd/park capacity around 18 000 to 20 000. Rain lightly showers before start but game proceeds with practice.
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Maine and Alabama Sailors Split Repair Route
Washington reports the battleships Maine and Alabama, which left the Azores yesterday, will part ways near the Atlantic. The Maine heads to Portsmouth, New Hampshire for repairs, a first in navy history, while the Alabama sails to New York to be put out of commission. The Italian fleet has just finished fall maneuvers and will remain concentrated.
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New York
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Names and fate of crews in fog collision at Scheveningen
Thirteen men aboard the Nipponia perish, including the captain, after a collision with the Pretoria off Scheveningen in fog. The Pretoria of the Hamburg American line, under Captain Schrotter, sailed from New York to Hamburg on September 26. Nipponia, owned in Stettin, departed Lulea on August 11 bound for Emden.
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Yale College affairs announce lectures and scholarships
Yale University today announced a Dodge lectures series on The Responsibilities of Citizenship with topics Indolence as a Hindrance to Citizenship Self Interest as a Hindrance to Citizenship Party Spirit as a Hindrance Citizenship and Means of Stimulating Citizenship scheduled October 15 16 22 and 23. Class of 1909 scholarship prizes go to B E Burtner L J Henderson D Rockwell Wickes R E Chandler and M F Wittler. Allis scholarships are awarded to W I Maurer B W Whitead E D Harvey M G Ingraham and C G Thompson. Budapest Serbia responded to AustriaHungary regarding reserves, while Foreign Minister Von Aehrenthal spoke of peaceful annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and noted ongoing negotiations with powers.
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N. J
Strikebreakers Arrive at Livermore Falls Mill
A crew of twenty six strikebreakers arrived late yesterday and were lodged in the International Paper Co mill. They will eat and sleep there as well as work. One paper machine began today and two more were prepared to start Monday.
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Livermore Falls
International Paper Co
Papers May Be Confiscated In Vienna
Austrian newspapers were informed that reports on mobilization movements are not desirable at the moment and papers disregarding the notice will be confiscated.
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City News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
Gold Bond hats offer satisfaction guaranteed or new hat free at Upson Singleton Co. John Guinan returns to work after a nine day vacation from the North Willow street engine house. Convent de Notre Dame reports no school due to Bishop Tierney funeral. Crosby high sends a picked football team to New Haven to face New Haven high. Laurel football players urged to report to Reidville for Oakville game. Margaret Croft teachers hike to Cheshire then walk to Mr Carmel. Will of William Webb probated. wife Barbara becomes guardian with Eva Plump ton as executrix. Miss Rose Santoro recovers from gas exposure at Bank street home. Lawyers inform Kelley at Odd Fellows building he is father of a boy. Several priests attend Bishop Tierney funeral in Hartford. A commission to determine August Molusky sanity in a serious charged case. James Meehan public safety incident noted with District Attorney Kellogg handling.
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North Willow Street
Convent de Notre Dame
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Crosby High
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Reidville
Oakville
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Sullivan
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Traynor
Derwin
Waterville
Hartford
August Molusky
James Meehan
Bes
J. District
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Bennett
Molusky
War Looms As Serbia Tensions Rise Across Balkans
Belgrade reports say war seems unavoidable amid crowds demanding conflict. Austria Hungary troops move toward Serbia as Russia accepts annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Montenegro seeks Italy's support while fleet maneuvers begin. In New York a double death mystery unfolds near Jamaica Bay with two bodies viewed as possible suicide pact.anggih
Officials named for roller polo season opener 1908-09
Hartford dispatch lists National Roller Polo league referees for the 1908 09 season. Eastern section referees include W P Heffernan Salem Harry G Ostdiek Providence and T L Kilgara Providence. Western section include T J Leahy New Haven H J Rorty Hartford Terrence Rogers Bridgeport. Cardinal Gibbons reception slated in Baltimore features governors mayors and attorney general Bonaparte. Cardinal Gibbons will review parade at cathedral portico.
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J. W.pyne
National Roller Polo League Today
W. P.heffernan
Salem
Harry G. Ostdiek
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T. L. Kilgara
T. J. Leahy
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H. J. Rorty
Terrence Rogers
Bridgeport
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
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Crothers
Mahool
Bonaparte
Burglar Pleads Guilty After Shoe Loss To Judge Colt
In New London on October 10 Judge Colt heard a burglar case from a shoemaker shop theft. Jack Connell admitted stealing three pairs of shoes including the judge's own pair and was bound over to the superior court.
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Colt
Jack Connell
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