Steel magnate Theodore Buhl dies of apoplexy in New York
Theodore D. Buhl, 64, president of Buhl Malleable Iron Works Detroit and director of Detroit National Bank and Park Davis & Co, collapsed and died on a New York sidewalk near the Waldorf Astoria after a luncheon. He was in the city with his wife and granddaughter en route to business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buhl
New York
Theodore D. Buhl
Buhl Malleable Iron Works
Detroit
Detroit National Bank
Park, Davis & Co
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Middle West
East
F. M. Walker
Mr. Buhl
Boston
Holland House
DEDICATE NEW BAPTIST CHURCH IN MELROSE
The First Baptist Society in Melrose dedicated its new house of worship after over a year at the Y M C A building. Rev. Augustus Scoville preached the sermon as the $70,000 structure with oak fittings and a new organ was opened for the first time. The cornerstone was laid on Memorial Day 1906 and the building seats about 700 with a basement refectory and three large rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Barry
John Larabee
W. F. Allen
Carl B. Smith
Charles C. Swett
Nebraska cattleman offers baby bounty plan
Thomas Roseman a retired McPherson county cattleman proposes to give 50 in gold to every baby born in the county and 100 in gold to every couple married there to increase local population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte, Neb
Thomas Roseman
McPherson County
Farewell Sermon of Rev. Mr. Bronson of Brookline
The Rev. Dillon Bronson pastor of St. Mark's Methodist Church Brookline preached his last sermon on war and arbitration. He will sail for a year in Japan with Mrs. Bronson before taking a new post, urging America to champion arbitration over war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Bronson
St. Mark’s Methodist Church
Brookline
Boston
Autopsy Performed on Mrs Abbie Hurwitz
An autopsy was conducted on Mrs Abbie Hurwitz by Medical Examiners Blake Macdonald and Dr Keleher at the request of District Attorney Moran. They found no indications of non natural causes and suggested the report would not support a prosecution. Mrs Hurwitz died last Thursday after treatment for a throat illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison G. Blake
William G. Macdonald
William H. Keleher
Abbie Hurwitz
Woburn
Moran
Public Entertainment At Elizabeth Peabody House
The Daniel Webster Association at the Elizabeth Peabody House West End presented a public program last evening before a large invited audience. Music vocal selections humorous sketches and a string quartet from the Boys Symphony Orchestra highlighted the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
Elizabeth Peabody
West End
Boys’ Symphony Orchestra
Philip Robrish
Isa- Gor Fienstein
Hyman Magaszine
Mr Mason Linked to Boston Diamond Thefts Inquiries Grow
Police report a man known as Mr Mason linked to multiple Back Bay jewelry thefts and linked to aliases Harry Howe and Edward Hale. Witnesses from Newburyport and Brookline identify him as a Harvard student imposter, with diamonds valued at hundreds seized during visits to homes. The suspect is in Station 16 after special search and faces nine cases, seven Back Bay and two Brookline.
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Harvard
Back Bay
Newburyport
Mr. Mason
Harry Howe
Edward Hale
Station 16
Ridlon
Kuntz
Miss Anzman
Brookline
Harvard student known as Mr Mason linked to jewelry theft
A young man described as a Harvard student and Western millionaire's son was arrested after a police stakeout. He had approached a resident at 41 St Stephen street with a ride offer and later seized valuables. Officers followed him to the Boylston cafe where the arrest occurred quietly without pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felty
Back Bay
Mason
Harvard
St. Stephen Street
Massachusettts Avenue
Boylston Street
Station 16
Ridlon
Boylston
Mr. Mason
Baldwin Stands Firm in Boston Democratic Chair Bid
Intimate friends urge Alderman John E. Baldwin to withdraw for Alderman Leary of East Boston, but Baldwin insists he is the Democratic caucus choice and deserves unity. If Baldwin yields, Leary would become a likely successor, though Baldwin has said he will run for street commissioner this fall.
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John E. Baldwin
Alderman Leary
East Boston
South Boston
Baldwin
Michael J. Leary
The
Republic
Donovan
Fred H. Seavey
Donovan Sphinxlike on Sheriff Candidacy in City Politics
Uncertainty surrounds James Donovan potential bid for Democratic sheriff nomination amid silence on public talk. Reports reflect mayoral advice and shifting Democratic field. Republican Fred E Bolton emerges as latest sheriff hopeful from Ward 21 with party leadership viewing him as strong candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Donovan
Democratic Party
Donovan
Fred E. Bolton
Bolton
Funeral of Captain Sears Old-Time Hub Druggist
The funeral of Captain George T. Sears an old-time Boston druggist was held yesterday at 16 Bartlett Street Somerville Rev N K Bishop officiated The body will go to New Bedford for burial at South Cemetery Sears formerly ran a Union Hanover streets drug store retiring ten years ago He was Civil War veteran and later chief chemist at Massachusetts General Hospital Delegations from Abraham Lincoln G A R post Masons and the Boston Fusiliers attended the services
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George T. Sears
Boston
Bartlett Street
Somerville
N. K. Bishop
Emmanuel Church
New Bedford
South
Sears
Union and
Hanover Streets
Massachusetts General Hospital
Abraham Lincoln G. A. R. Post
The
Masons
Boston Fusiliers
Germantown Association Discusses District Needs
Dedham April 7 The Germantown Improvement Association held its monthly meeting in Saunders Hall chaired by President J Henry Nay. Fire Commissioner Benjamin W Wells spoke on district needs and related issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
The
Germantown Improvement Association
Saunders Hall
J. Henry Nay
Benjamin W. Wells
Body Brussels Upwards of 50 000 Yards Railed Stock
A stock note states the Brussels has upwards of 50 000 yards carried in stock at all times. The quotation implies strong inventory levels and steady supply for customers.
Upholstery Fabrics and Curtains At Clearance Prices
Advertising notice for upholstery fabrics and curtains with 72 inch and 50 inch widths. Morris Velvets three designs at 95 cents per yard. Lace nets Renaissance Cluny Scotch Nets by the yard. Various curtain fabrics Crepe Madras Crepe and cross stripe offered with price per pair or per yard.
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Morris
Crete
Madras
50 Percent Reduction on Damasks and Tapestries Stock
Last season’s remaining stock of wool and cotton damasks armor and tapestries for chair and divan coverings offered at great bargains.
Portieres and Tapestry Portieres Clearance Lots
Auction or sale notice for portieres including single pieces and one pair tapestries in solid colors offered at very low prices to close. Local sale event noted with emphasis on clearance.
Wall Papers Stock Preview In Department Displays Wide Range
Our stock in this department includes a wide range of designs and prices. Do not fail to look over our stock before purchasing.
Germantown Reports Progress on Transit and Roads
Communications to Charles J Len non promise no fire improvements until funding arrives A S Parker Weeks updates on securing a new loop line for the Boston Elevated railway covering Centre and Washington streets Germantown John J Conway outlines status of Forest Hills Elevated station work and proposals The roads and bridges committee backs a State highway on Washington street Germantown to the Dedham line Next meeting set for Sunday afternoon May 6 in Saunders Hall a banquet planned for next month
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Charles J. Lennon
A. S. Parker Weeks
Boston
Centre
Washington Streets
Germantown
John J. Conway
Forest Hills
Washington Street
Dedham
Saunders Hall
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NEW Baptist Church
Melrose Society
Nebraska
MR. Bronson
Hurwitz
Elizabeth Peabody House
Say
Bay State Road
William H. Brewster
Brewster Place
Brewster
Portland
Sudbury
Ald. Baldwin
Jim Donovan
Captain Sears
Germantown Association
Massachusetts
Rhawmut Furniture OO
Tremont Street
Corcette Hollie Street
John H. Pray @ Sons Co
Washington ST
Boylston ST
Body Brussels
Brussels
Wilton Rugs
Wilton
Hodge
Crex
Kensington
New England
Cooda
Rochester
N. Y
Broadway
Rochester Clothing CO
Summer ST
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