Boston musician pleads not guilty in Savoy shooting case
Carl M. Hemman of Boston, an orchestra member with an American theatrical company, was arraigned in Montreal on charges of shooting three men at the Savoy Hotel. He pleaded not guilty as the case was adjourned to the next day. He was released then rearrested amid prosecution objections and is being treated with courtesy in police custody.
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Montreal
Carl M. Hemman
Boston
Savoy Hotel
Living Skeleton No More
George Slats Bennett once known as Birmingham’s living skeleton has gained 50 pounds after three months of a new kidney and intestinal treatment. The 6 foot tall night clerk weighed 103 pounds before, now 153, with doctors claiming safe, effective results and a recipe for the regimen. Riker Jaynes drug stores in the city stock the ingredients.
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George
Bennett
Shelter Inn
Birmingham
Bonnett
Mr. Bennett
Ife
Riker- Jaynes Drug Stores
Health remedy claim from Greenville man
A Greenville man identified as Mr S Johnson writes of years of illness nearly killing him two years ago. He tried doctors in St Louis and a series of treatments, claiming a cure from a new remedy.
Peruna Credited By Patient After Illness
A man recalls severe illness and inability to walk far. He credits Peruna with saving his life and calls it the best medicine on earth, saying he would not be without it.
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S. Johnson
The Bachelor's Heart
Florence L. Smith lets a stern bachelor turn soft as he inherits a baby from his sister. Daniel Griffen, a cold, self centered man, agrees to care for the child after a compelling letter reveals a sister's plea and a past friendship. The scene ends with Griffen cradling the baby, warmth replacing his former reserve.
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Karry
Daniel Griffen
Edith
Hall
Wellington Court
Griffen
Mr. Griffen
Griffin
Pitty
Two Teamsters Guilty of Cruelty in Boston Case
In Municipal Criminal Court, Arthur M. Wright of Johnson & Co. teaming firm and Albert F. Strecker a driver were fined $10 each after an MSSPCA investigation found a horse with a large sore on its back being driven despite the abuse. Agents H. R. Fuller and G. W. Splaine testified about the conditions at the stables in Boston.
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Boston
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Arthur M. Wright
Johnson & Co
Albert FE. Strecker
Municipal Criminal Court
H. R. Fuller
G. W. Splaine
Society
No Official Record Of Grant Illness
Washington April 2 There is no official record in the War Department of Major General Frederick D Grant's illness He is on ordinary leave and the surgeon general's office has not granted sick leave Rumors from Grant's New York headquarters say he is suffering from a serious throat ailment.
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Washington
War Department
Frederick D. Grant
Surgeon General
New York
Dear Sisters Letter About Husband and His Friend
A wife 29 recounts eight years of marriage and a husband who rarely goes out with her. He lets his unmarried friend take her to theatres and dances, causing anger and moral conflict. She asks if she should continue the arrangement, while the writer offers sympathy and views on children and propriety.
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Hubby
Melisse
Dear Sewing Circle on Tenements and Adoption
A reader questions why families with children struggle to obtain tenements and recalls a once-common practice of housing large families. The letter also notes a discussion sparked by a sister calling herself A Lonely Old Maid about adopting a child.
Farm dog training plea from farmer’s wife
A farmer's wife asks how to break a nine month old pointer dog from killing chickens. She mentions the animal has been beaten but the behavior persists.
Dear Sisters I Seek Lodging House Venture in Boston
A Maine widow with a nine year old son and a married daughter asks if buying a lodging house in Boston is feasible to earn a living. She faces high hire costs and wonders about profitability.
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Boston
Maine
Dear Lonely Old Maid Letter Encourages Adoption to Protect Names
A reader tells a lonely writer at 35 not to view herself as old and advises adopting a child to provide companionship while safeguarding the adoptee’s identity. She shares a local example of a woman who adopted a girl now grown, who remains close and called aunt rather than mother. The letter closes with encouragement.
Woman crosses English Channel with aviator Gustave Hamel
A Englishwoman, Miss Mary Davis, accompanied Gustave Hamel in crossing the English Channel by airplane from Hendon at 9.88. They passed Dover at 10.50 at 2000 feet and landed at Saint Inglevert near Cape Grisnez at noon. After a short stay they flew to Paris arriving at Issy Les Moulineaux about 5 55 PM.
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London
England
France
Gustave Hamel
Hendon
Dover
Saint Inglevert
Cape Grisnez
Mary Davis
English Channel
Paris
Issy- Les-Moulineaux
Ambassador's Daughter In Auto Collision In Berlin
A car belonging to United States Ambassador Leishman, driven by his daughter the Countess Louise de Gontaut Biron, was damaged in a collision with a taxi in Berlin. No one in the ambassador’s party was injured, but several taxi passengers suffered cuts.
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Berlin
United States
Leishman
Louise de Gontaut-Biron
Wife Wins Divorce in Dedham Court
Mrs. Cora J. Whittier of Norwood was granted a decree nisi from Herbert H. Whittier of Boston for desertion. She received custody of two children Ellen 10 and Lucy 4.
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Cora J. Whittier
Norwood
Herbert H. Whittier
Boston
Dedham
Ellen
Lucy
Girl Found Dead Man Is Arrested in Scranton Case
Louise Burns a 17 year old from Moosic was found dead on the Delaware and Junction tracks near Avoca. She had attended a music lesson the previous evening. A man is detained after a overcoat linked to him was found near the scene and authorities investigate a possible self defense struggle.
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Scranton
Penn
Louise Burns
Moosic
Delaware & Juction Tracks
Avoca
Boston Produce Merchant Files Bankruptcy
Frederick F. Murphy of Malden in the produce business at 70 South Market Street Boston filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the U S District Court stating liabilities of 16374 95 and assets of 2071 18 with the petition filed yesterday.
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Frederick F. Murphy
Malden
South Market Street
Boston
United States District Court
Prefers Hens to Affinities Keeps Husband's Hen Fever
A woman writes of supporting her husband’s six year passion for hens, tending incubators and three nests, managing three children and all household duties, and finding joy in hens that pay for themselves by selling eggs, while noting the husband’s upright character and lack of drinking.
Adoption Love Letter Encourages Embracing Child
A woman writes about longing for a child, praising the joy of motherhood and suggesting adoption for a child to call her aunt rather than mother, expressing good wishes and satisfaction with life after starting a family.
To Let No Children Wanted Letter to a Mother
A reader challenges a prior advice piece about landlords who refuse tenants with children. She asks if landlords were children themselves and defends her large family of five aged from 17 months to 12 years, claiming her homes remain sturdy and undamaged.
Living on Six Dollars a Week Leaves Some to Learn
A Sewing Circle letter describes extreme frugality for a family of three living on six dollars weekly. It details weekly expenses like corn meal beans potatoes rice pot roast fish cream tartar soda salt butter and oil, plus using a pencil and paper to budget. The note notes rent eight dollars monthly with occasional extra weeks to save.
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Sisters of the Sewing Circle
D. D. D. Eczema Remedy Promoted by Doctors
Doctors claim skin cures must come from the skin and endorse D D D as the eczema treatment. Dr Evans cites no blood relation and predicts quick itch relief with a wintergreen thymos wash offered by Riker Jaynes New England Drug Stores with a $1 bottle guarantee.
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Evans
All. Riker-Jaynes New England Drug Stores
Houghton & Dutton Drug Dept
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