All Sorts By Newton Newkirk The Light That Failed Not
A Pennsylvanian Mr John Powell returns from six months abroad to find three gas jets burning in his basement a mishap he blames on a mislaid meter. Pekin resident Jonathan Drew discounts dentist prices then uses a rope and stone plan creating a street scene and a costly blow to a neighbor Abe Winslow. The tale ends with a moral against competing with first class dentists.
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John Powell
Allentown
Penn
Europe
John
Jonathan Drew
Pekin
Ind
Jonathan
Abe Winslow
Abe
Which is correct snubber-nosed or snub-noseder
Boston readers debate a playful dog language quarrel over whether a Boston terrier is snubber-nosed or snub-noseder. The piece mocks both terms as elegant in polite society and offers a punchy moral on practical talk and effort.
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Boston
Noah Webster
Noah
Observant Citizen’s prank and other local notes
A Medford drug clerk mocked a horse with red pepper candy last Saturday. Pedestrians watch dangerous Elevated bridge maneuvers over the Charles River dam as workers leap beam to beam. A Roxbury dog narrowly avoided bricks during a demolition, then was struck and killed by a passing car. Stoneham plans July observances with Wakefield style events, including parade, concert, and Lake Quannapowitt fireworks. Fire Chief Daly unveils a high pressure system to seal the City Hall from fire threats. Two veteran teachers retire with pensions of 312 and 404 yearly, both praised. Malden Lodge members plan a Southern dinner honoring touring Powers brothers. Dorchester club expands with weekly lectures and a Banks and Banking talk. Stoneham selectmen back Real Boston bill to boost industry and commerce.
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Imllen C McDermott
Jefferson
Emeline E. Durgin
Wells
Malden Lodge
B. P. QO. Ellis
John A. Powers
William T. Powers
Fred L. Jordan
Samuel H. Miller
Royal Morse
John F. Fitzgerald
Electrical fever recorder devised for constant patient temperature
An instrument has been invented to continuously log a patient’s body temperature. The device records fever patterns over time, enabling precise monitoring of illness progression and response to treatment. It aims to improve clinical insight and prompt intervention.
Democrats Capture City of Hartford Democratic council gains sweep
Hartford Conn April 4 As a result of today's elections the city government will be Democratic for the first time in about 20 years. Democrats elected 24 of 40 Councilmen seven of 10 Aldermen. On joint ballot the Common Council stands 34 Democrats to 25 Republicans. The present mayor is a Democrat and has a year to serve. About half the registered vote was cast.
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Hartford
Conn
Court of Common Council
Man Found by Tracks Dies in Augusta Hospital
Hiram Hughes of Lawrence Massachusetts was found beside the Maine Central tracks in Winthrop Maine nearly dead from exposure with both legs severed. He died shortly after at the Augusta hospital and whispered his name to attendants before death. He is thought to have fallen from a train.
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Winthrop
Hiram Hughes
Lawrence
Mass
Maine Central Railroad
Augusta
Claim Corporal Is Gentleman Burglar in Louisville
Louisville April 4 officers arrested Corporal Parker Hail of the local army recruiting office after he was seen in stylish clothes and kid gloves and allegedly caught opening a safe in a Main street cigar store. Hail, a Spanish-American War veteran, is a New York native.
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Louisville
Parker Hail
Army
Hail
New York
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