Swift Holds Bridges Across Mason and Avon Unconstitutional
Attorney General Swift tells the committee that bridges over public streets must serve a public need. He argues the proposed elevated structures encroach on public property and are not shown to be required by public necessity. The report recommends leave to withdraw both bills, though three reps dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Committee On Cities
Mason Street
Avon Street
Doyle
Burke
Graham
Peruna Promoted for Kidney Catarrh in 19th Century Ad
An advertisement discusses catarrh of the kidneys as often unrecognized and claiming Peruna as a cure. It asserts kidney catarrh risks Brights disease or diabetes, and cites testimonials from Judge C. J. Park of Greensboro and Mr John N Watkins of St. Louis praising Peruna as safe and effective for kidney catarrh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Park
Greensboro
Greene Co
Peruna Proclaimed Best Cure for Kidney Trouble
A reader testimonial praises Peruna as far superior to other medicines for kidney and bladder issues. The author claims years of illness, wasted money on doctors, and says one bottle did more good than all prior remedies, with a four month course leading to a complete cure.
Kidney Trouble and Weak Back Relief with Peruna
Mr. M. Broderick of Chicago reports long standing kidney trouble and weak back symptoms improved by Peruna. He keeps a bottle for winter use and says a nightly dose leaves him feeling fine next morning. He believes Peruna is unmatched for kidney issues and back pain.
Savings Bank Announces Tuesday Evening Deposits
East Cambridge Savings Bank will open Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 o'clock starting April 4 1911 for deposits only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Cambridge Savings Bank
White slavery charges filed against Bellboy Philip Marks
Marie Bullock, an English woman who came to marry him, had charges of white slavery presented to the federal grand jury yesterday. Assistant U S District Attorney William H Garland announced the move amid ongoing federal proceedings involving the Back Bay bellboy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Marks
Back Bay
Marie Bullock
Grand Jury
United States
William H. Garland
Husband With Her Helps Woman Flee From Marks Case
Nikolas Katsos, a 22 year old Greek clerk, married the young woman known as Vera Vivienne after she fled with him from Marks. Katsos testified before the grand jury and escorted her to the immigration bureau where she remains under potential deportation. He says he will return to England with her or bring her back to the United States after deportation. Philip Marks remains jailed in East Cambridge awaiting grand jury action. Harry Marks is detained at the immigration bureau.
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Nikolas Katsos
Marks
Grand
Katsos
South End
Harry Marks
Philip
East Cambridge
Harry
Immigration Bureau
Grand Jury
England
Miss Bullock
Vera Vivienne
Trial Test in Howling Gale on Torpedo Boat Walke
In a driving snow storm off Province town the torpedo boat destroyer Walke built by Fore River Company conducted another trial. The ship reached 28.7 knots on the return to Boston Light, docking iced up at Fore River pier. Captain Joe Kemp reported erratic propeller action as waves rose, new nozzles added, and another trial planned next week to standardize screws.
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Provincetown
Walke
Fore River Company
Cape Cod
Boston
Fore River
Joe Kemp
Strikers Clash With Employers Over Dressmaker Sherlip
A clash erupted between cloaks and suits shop owner Samuel Sherlip at 103 Bedford Street and his former employees on a summer street corner. Five strikers waited outside 103 Bedford while 15 to 20 gathered on Summer Street, and a scuffle left Sherlip with a broken nose. Hyman Miller, the superintendent, confronted by strikers, was knocked down. Miller and Sherlip exchanged blows before the assault subsided as police arrived. Officers had been assigned to the district since the strike began, but were recalled, deeming the trouble near its end.
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Samuel Sherlip
Bedford Street
Summer Street
Sherlip
Hyman Miller
Mr. Miller
Summer and
Bedford
Nat
Miller
Milier
Will Fight Injunction Over Picketing at 103 Bedford Street
Striking shirtwaist workers hire an attorney to oppose Samuel Sherlip’s injunction petition set for Monday. Lead organizer Bessie Sidman vows peaceful resistance while Sherlip defends hiring policy and large in-stock merchandise. Defendants listed include Cloak and Skirt Makers locals 12 56 72 and officers such as Finklestein Schwartz Greenblatt Levine Jacobson Horn Posen Kalish and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Sherlip
Bedford Street
Bessie Sidman
Sherlip
Mr. Sherlip
Cloak and Skirt Makers
Eli Finklestein
John Schwartz
John Greenblatt
Samuel Levine
Max Jacobson
Benjamin Horn
Ike Posen
Jacob Kalish
Jacob Sprinsky
Adolph Kline
Arsecht
Max Cohen
Abraham Fishman
J. Berger
Nathan Berman
Caught Between Cars Injures New Townville Laborer
David W. Kearn a 36 year old laborer of 3 Walnut terrace Newtonville was trapped between two passenger cars in the New Haven railroad yard at Dedham yesterday afternoon. He was hospitalized at Massachusetts General Hospital with a severe shock and multiple fractured ribs following the incident.
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David W. Kearn
Walnut Terrace
Newtonville
New Haven Railroad
Dedham
Massachusetts General Hospital
Victim Identified in Nantucket Barge Disaster
The unknown victim of the barge Stonington sinking is identified as Richard R. Halstead of Mobile Alabama. His body lies in Nantucket Cemetery receiving vault as officials seek relatives. Halstead and Captain Dawes died of exposure on a bitter night voyage from Bass River to Great Point.
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Nantucket
Stonington
Dawes
Richard R. Halstead
Mobile
Ala
Halstead
Captain Dawes
Bass River
Great Point
New Hampshire Franchise Granted for Rail Extension
Concord March 31 The House passed a bill allowing the Connecticut River railroad leased by Boston & Maine to extend tracks from Hinsdale to Walpole on the New Hampshire side of the Connecticut River. Riven
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Concord
N. H
House of Representatives
Connecticut River Railroad
Boston & Maine
Hinsdale
Walpole
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Riven
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Avon
Nikolas Katsons
Federal
Gatarrh
Bright
Peruna
John N. Watkins
Crittenden Street
St. Louis, Mo
O’sullivan
William E. Lloyd
Howling Gale
Summer St
Ploy Counsel
Tremont Street
Temple Place
Children’s Outfitting A Specialty
Dee Eee
Price. c Children’s Store
Children’s Shoe Store
Temple Pl
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