Strine Near Death After Illness During Faust Performance
Charlie Strine manager of the Metropolitan Opera Company lies in danger after an appendicitis operation at Boothby hospital. Peritonitis developed and his condition worsened. his wife remains at his side. Strine, once a Philadelphia newspaperman, had helped save valuables during the San Francisco quake with the Metropolitan Opera Company.
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Faust
Boston Theatre
Charlie’’ Strine
Metropolitan Opera Company
Strine
Boothby Private Hospital
Philadelphia
Tivoli Theatre
San Francisco
Schmitz and Ruef Cases Set Ahead in Trial Window
Francisco April 1 The cases of Supervisor Nicholas janitor and Nathan Ailer proprietor of a restaurant charged with conspiracy and extortion were continued in Jes Dunne s court for two weeks The prosecution aims to combine Schmitz and Ruef cases by week to week scheduling until their trials begin
German Hospital On Mount of Olives Foundation Laid
Salem April 1 foundation of the new German hospital on Mount of Olives was laid yesterday in the presence of the Governor of Jerusalem and local officials with a ceremony honoring Emperor William and the Ottoman ruler. The land was provided and construction authorized by the authorities who attended the event.
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Salem
Ount of Olives
Jerubh
William
Hiltan
Turkey
Hearing on Savings Bank Insurance Today
A legislative committee on insurance will hear testimony on allowing savings banks to sell life insurance. Louis D. Brandeis, whose petition led to the bill, will address the committee again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Committee On Insurance
Louis D. Brandeis
Swamp Root Promises Kidney Help and Urinalysis Advice
An advertisement outlines numerous kidney and bladder symptoms such as frequent urination, nocturnal diuresis, and discomfort. It touts Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer as a natural healer, encourages purchase of fifty cent and one dollar bottles, and provides the Binghamton New York address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Genop Pier
Boston Daily Post
Professors Heresy Case Sparking Cincinnati Sermon Row
In Cincinnati April 1 Protest over how the Board of Bishops handles Professor H. G. Mitchell of Boston University on charges of heresy caused a storm at a farewell address by Rev W. S. Clark retiring president of the Methodist Preachers Union of Cincinnati. Some ministers backed Clark while others dissented on church dogma and the Mitchell case.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Board of Bishops
H. G. Mitchell
Boston University
W.S. Clark
Methodist Preachers’ Union of Cincinnati
Clark
H. C. Bhwalt
Mitchell
Albert Thomas
Bristed Elected Stockbridge Selectman Amid Roads and Licenses Debate
Charles Astor Bristed great grandson of John Jacob Astor was elected Stockbridge Selectman. He aims to improve roads to Lenox used by Lenox millionaires and to grant licenses to Stockbridge druggists. No police force funding was approved. Lee town rejected licensing by a large vote.
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Great Barrington
Charles Astor
John Jacob Astor
Stockbridge
Lenox
Lee
Disappearance of Miss Phinney After St Louis Exposition
Helen A Phinney of Chelsea vanished after joining four Chelsea girls sent to work as waitresses for the St Louis fair in 1904. Grandmother Mrs Caroline Blanchard and fiancé to be Mr Herbert Negus seek answers as letters ceased and rumors of a St Louis hospital death surfaced.
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Phinney
Chelsea
St. Louis Fair
Helen A. Phinney
St. Louis
Caroline Blanchard
Herbert B. Negus
Miss Phinney
West
Rochester
N. Y
Mr. Negus
Helen
Central Avenue
Gilson
Lynn
Boston Post
Helen Phinney
Publication Society Faces Postponed Election and Shortage Probe
An extended debate followed a motion to postpone the society’s election amid a $12,000 shortage. Dr Gordon urged investigation while praising members but calling for reorganization. Attorney John Herbert explained stock manipulation and said $2,500 recovered with a $10,500 bond. hearings proceed.
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Pierce
Boston
Association
Gordon
J. L. Sewall
George C. Hall
John Herbert
Manchester
N. H
Fragmented OCR Note on Medical Advice
Poorly legible OCR fragment discusses medical guidance and beverage use. Reads like a cautionary line about bleeding, wine, and possible drug use with unclear context and no identifiable persons or organizations. The text is incomplete and cannot be reliably interpreted.
City Aldermen scrutinize West End elevated ruling
At a board meeting Alderman Whelton moved to file a bill in equity to revoke the West End Elevated line permit. A public hearing is set for Monday at 2 p m. D J Kiley filed a petition for the hearing, arguing the Elevated Company location violates city action. A motion to revoke the B and A lease to the New York Central was referred to railroads. A loan of 500000 for street improvements was sent back for review.
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Board of Aldermen
Whelton
Babson
Supreme Court
West End
D. J. Kiley
Ward 8
Elevated Railroad Company
Railroad Commissioners
Finigan
Committee On Railroads
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
New York Central Railroad Company
Bangs, Bell and
Draper
Alderman Curley
Youthful Yegg Dart Hangs Self in State Prison Cell
George Dart, a 20 year old member of the Haden Dart gang, killed himself in his cell at dawn using a rope. He had served three years of a 14 to 20 year sentence after a 1904 arrest following a gun battle with Inspector Colty of Lynn. A note to his mother spoke of love. a girl in Maine had once accused him, triggering his descent into despair as news of no pardon reached him.
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George Dart
Maine
Bie
Dart
Inspector Colty
Lynn
No Chairman Yet As Democratic Deadlock Persists
Mayor Fitzgerald and Democratic leaders failed to break the aldermanic deadlock over the chairmanship after a luncheon with President William F. McClellan. The board did not elect a chairman and rivals continued dispute as Aldermen Baldwin and Whelton clashed over support.
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Fitzgerald
William F. McClellan
Democratic City Committee
Board of Aldermen
Harry Brown
Baldwin
Whelton
South
Lomasney Urges Indictment of Railroad Commissioners
Representative Martin M. Lomasney told the committee on metropolitan affairs that the three railroad commissioners should be indicted for exceeding their authority. He noted West End opposition to elevated structures and said the Elevated Company influenced the commissioners to approve locations beyond legal grant, urging charges of overreach.
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Martin M. Lomasney
Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
West End
Lomasney
Public Franchise League
Elevated Company
City Ownership Decision In Chicago Election
Chicago voters face a mayoralty election decision on street car franchises. If the ordinances pass, the city may acquire the systems for 50 million dollars plus rehabiliation costs after six months notice, with 5 percent net income to the city and universal transfers. If rejected, Mayor Dunne could push immediate municipal ownership.
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Chicago
Dunne
Fred A. Busse
Ordine Toni
Healing Oil 25 Cents Feature Ad
Short classified note advertises healing oil priced at 25 cents. Mentions sale in one day event with limited stock and emphasis on price. No specific brands or sellers identified in the readable text.
Rollo the White House Dog’s Exile and a City Scandal
In Washington D C Bernard the famous White House hound Rollo is exiled after chasing people and two watchmen during a late night, while in Philadelphia Moses Rothermel pursues his unfaithful wife with a yellow mongrel dog, only to be distracted by the reunion with his pet before arrest warrants are issued.
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Rollo
Hite House
Washington D
Billo
Virginia
Philadelphia
Moses Rothermel
William Manning
Rothermel
Manning
London notes on Squirrels Captivating London Visitors
Dr Mitchell touring New York praises Central Park as an ideal home for exotic animals. She notes London’s 39 acre park area and the large Central Park expanse, expressing regret at not being able to move a portion to London. She sees New York as a fitting home for her animal collection.
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New York
London
Zoe Mitchell
Logical Society
New Yok
Central Park
L@don
Brill Combine Takes In Wason Company
In Springfield on April 1 the Wason Manufacturing Company stock was sold to the J. G. Brill Company of Philadelphia. Wason, capitalized at 800000, reportedly sold for 1200000. Henry Pearson became president and general manager. George C. Fisk retires after 54 years as officer and 36 years as president.
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Springfield
Wason Manufacturing Com‘pany
J. G. Brill Company
Philadelphia
Wason Company
Henry Pearson
Brill Company
Wason
George C. Fisk
Parrot Cage Interrupts Zoo Lesson At Central Park
A New York futural history class of Donald Burns the Central Park Zoo keeper was interrupted when a parrot cage near the teaching birds grew noisy. The lesson on bird habits was abandoned after the parrots caused a raucous that disrupted the session and frightened attending children.
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New York
Donald Burns
Central Park Zoo
Burns
Montana Bans All Games of Chance Start of Law
Helena Mont April 1 The Griffin gambling law prohibiting all games of chance took effect today marking the first time since 1868 that roulette poker dice card games and slot machines are forbidden in Montana.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
Marshall Ordered to Duty as Boston Navy Yard Captain
Washington dispatch reports Captain W. A. Marshall has been ordered to duty as captain of the Boston Navy Yard. The move places him in charge of naval operations at the yard as of April 1.
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Washington
W. A. Marshall
Boston Navy Yard
A Dyspeptics Diet Rhyme From Early Verse
A short archaic verse extols dyspeptics to take remedies at morning noon and night. The playful rhythm links stomach comfort with daily routines in a mock didactic note.
Almost Died Saving Family in Fire at Home
Charles A. Johnson of 1 Winthrop Park and his wife and five children escaped a morning blaze via a clothes line from a window. Neighbor Timothy J. Collins forced entry, freed Johnson through smoke, and saved him as the house burned.
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Quincy
Charles A. Johnson
Winthrop Park
Mr. Johnson
Timothy J. Collins
McKusick Re-Elected Mayor of Calais Maine
Marshall N. McKusick was re-elected mayor of Calais defeating Democrat George M. Hanson. McKusick 600 votes, Hanson 650. Republicans won four of seven aldermen, losing one seat from last year. McKusick previously beat Hanson by 26 votes in 19. The total vote today was smaller than last year.
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M’kusick
Calais
Marshall N. McKusick
George M. Hanon
McKusick
Hanson
Michigan Towns Elect Republicans in Light Spring Vote
Detroit April 1 Republicans gain strong majorities as early returns show their candidates elected in the usual light spring voting across Michigan towns.
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Michigan
Detroit
Mich
Grandfather's Cure for Constipation
An early 20th century advertisement touts Cascarets as a natural bowel exercise. It compares wood sawing and walking ten miles to using Cascarets, claiming they strengthen bowel muscles without purging or stomach upset. The 10 cent box is promoted as portable and genuine Sterling Remedy Co product.
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Theopolitan Opera Co
Charles Strine
Herr Conried
Géath's
Boothby Hospital
Schmitz
Ruef
Mount OF Olives
Bright
Cincinnati Methodist
Stockbridge Selectman
Homer
Herbert
Yegg
Yeeggman
Natural History
Roosevels
Brill Combine
Capt. Marshall
W.c.gregor SA
Hincton’sr
Hood
Powde
Mammoth
Bottie
Joseph Grady
Tremont ST
Sun
Harvard Dental CO
DR. Holmes
Court St
Bowdoin
Blodgett
Brookline
Mary Wentworth
Isaac D. . Blodgett
Knight
Cliftondale
Mass
J. N. Knight
M. E. Church
M. Lindsay
Allston
Walter M. Lindsay
Mundy
Roxbury
James Joseph
James
Susan Mundy
Hemenway Street
St. Francis de Sates
Vernon Street
Reilley
Margaret F.oalee
Whalen
Westera
Mary .E. Whalen
Logan Street
St. Joseph's Church
Champers Street
Toomey
Cambridgeport
John Joseph
Michael H. Ani
Mary Toomey
Cunningham
Border St
East
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