Boston nurses denounce Annapolis snub of Nurse Beers
Boston nurses and several social figures protest the alleged denial of social recognition to Nurse Mary Beers of New York at Annapolis Naval Academy. Professor Henry A Beers demands Navy Department inquiry backed by Admiral Gibson. Beers’s father says his daughter has right to nursing as a life study without losing prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mary Heaton Beers
New York
Annapolis Naval Academy
Miss Beers
Henry A. Beers
Yale English Department
Navy Department
Admiral Gibson
Brooklyn
N. Y., Navy Yard
Amanda Neilson
Massachusetts Avenue
May T. Barry
Worcester Square
Boston Board of Health
Mary G. Coffey
Margaret Jennings
Miss Nelson
Miss Barry
A Healthy Happy Old Age Promoted by Laxative Syrup
A health tip promoting Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle family laxative. The advertisement claims it cleanses the system without weakening and suits all ages. It urges buying the genuine product from California Fig Syrup Co with clear branding on the package front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Interesting Reading for Tubercular Invalids
A dated advertisement from Eckman’s Alterative urges consumptives to read literature and request a booklet. It cites a 1905 testimonial from M. L. Ghrhardt, notes the product’s use for bronchial and lung ailments, and lists Riker-Jaynes Stores and Houghton & Dutton Drug Dept as distributors in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckman
Cherry St
Phila
Yvuller
Gale
Riker-Jaynes
Houghton & Dutton Drug Dept
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Fenway Palace Art Show Opens After Illness
Mrs. John L. Gardner, guest of Treasury official A Pratt Andrew in Gloucester, recovered enough to attend the Fenway Palace opening. A large crowd gathered. admission closed after 1 pm. Highlights include a life size Henry James portrait by William James and a Flemish Dutch room. Exhibition runs daily 12 to 3 pm for a week except Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Gardner
A. Pratt Andrew
Gloucester
Boston
Fenway Palace
Gardner
Henry James
William James
Fall plunges him in harbor near wharf mishap
James Delaney, crew of the fishing schooner Josie and Phebe, fell about 15 feet while leaving the vessel at a wharf late Sunday night. He grabbed a ladder rung that gave way, struck the fender log, and rolled into the water. rescued by comrades and later went home to South Boston.
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James Delaney
Josie
Phebe
Delaney
Boston
Life Term For Wife Slayer
Springfield April 3 Edward J MacNanley pleaded guilty to second degree murder and was sentenced to life in the State Prison at Charles Town by Judge Sanderson. The crime occurred on November 6 when, after a dispute over non-support and drunkenness, he shot his wife twice in the head killing her instantly and then attempted suicide.
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Springfield
Edward J. MecNanley
Charlestown
Sanderson
MacNanley
Wholesale coal dealers deny war with New England firm
Boston wholesalers denied any war with the New England Coal and Coke Company over soft coal pricing. A Boston meeting at the Algonquin Club was described as a general business gathering with company reps present. The New England firm reportedly undercuts rivals, aided by a fleet of fast ships, while others refuse comment.
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Boston
New England Coal & Coke Company
Algonquin Club
Mystic Wharf
New England
New England Company
West Virginia
C. H. Sprague Company
M. L. Cobb Company
Darwin, Mann & Co
George E. Warren Company
H. N. Hartwell Company
Sensation in Brokers Trial Sparks Courtroom Disruption
A broker trial halted when Daniel J. Kiley accused W. S. Wright of beckoning a witness. Judge Jenney admonished that such information belongs at the bench. Nellie G. Cutter testified Wright is a friend who lent eight shares of American Locomotive preferred stock, later used as collateral by the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J. Kiley
W. S. Wright
Jenney
Skin Sufferer Talks Of Quick Cure By D D D
A San Francisco resident claims forty years of eczema suffering ended after using less than one bottle of Oil of Wintergreen Thymos D D D Prescription. The ad touts D D D as harmless to delicate skin, penetrating to kill germs and soothing, with instant relief claimed within ten seconds. A 25 cent trial bottle is offered at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.
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F. A. Will
Washington St
San Francisco
Cal
Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
Pimples Cleared by Cascarets Says Newark Man
Fred C. Witten of Newark reports skin improvement after using Cascarets saying pimples and blackheads disappeared. He endorses the product as pleasant potent and effective noting morning vitality and plan to recommend to friends. Advertisement claims guaranteed cure or money back with tablets stamped CCC.
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Cascarets
Fred C. Witten
Elm St
Newark
N. J
Supreme Judicial Court Rules Auto Passengers Negligent
The court holds that a driver and a passenger who did not know of an accident until informed are negligent. In 1908 Mary A. Gray was struck by a car owned by George Batchelder after stepping into a fenced sidewalk area. The driver and his wife testified they knew nothing of the incident until later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Mary A. Gray
George l L. Batchelder
Quackenbush Dropped as Railway Mail Clerk
Charles H. Quackenbush a railway mail clerk running Boston to New York via Springfield was dismissed from the postal service by order of Postmaster General Frank H Hitchcock. He has over 12 years in service and was a candidate for president of the First Division Railway Mail Association. Friends in Boston blame departmental politics as railway clerks protest over prior dismissals including Harry H K Slocum.
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Charles H. Quackenbush
Boston
New York
Springfield
Frank H. Hitchcock
Quackenbush
First Division Railway Mail Association
Judge McLaughlin Presides Norfolk Superior Divorce Libel
Judge John D. McLaughlin of West Roxbury assumed duties as the latest appointee to the Norfolk Superior Civil Court bench in Dedham. He opened the April term with a divorce libel, in the presence of aides and friends including John F. McDonald and Michael J. Sughrue among others.
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John D. McLaughlin
West Roxbury
Norfolk
Dedham
McLaughlin
John FF. McDonald
Democratic State Committee
Michael J. Sughrue
Edward A. Chase
Patrick M. Keating
John K. Berry
Henry V. Cunningham
Edward A. McLaughlin
Hyperia Brings Million Dollar South American Cargo
The Houston steamship Hyperia arrived at National dock East Boston with a cargo valued near 1 000 000. Originating in Rosario Buenos Ayres and Montevideo the freight includes 2300 bales of wool 7000 dry hides 2000 bags of quebracho extract and 1500 bags of caseine. Large quantities of wool hides will be sent to New York.
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South America
Hyperia
National Dock
Boston
Rosario
Buenos Ayres
Montevideo
New York
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Hermsdorf
Sata
Cial Act Union
Ted Boys
New Spring
Beacon Hill Coffee
Anes Rae
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Batiste
Lee Price
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Lal Price
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