Commodore Mayo's Third Marriage Ends in Illness and Scandal
Washington, April 11. Commodore William K. Mayo, retired U S Navy, died at 71 after a career in the Mexican and Civil wars. His private life drew more notice, marrying three times including 26 year old Jennie Eiton Stevens in 1892 and later Nina Goodman Hall. The marriage to Mrs Hall left Mayo devoted as she nursed him through a recent illness. Her inheritance is said to be substantial.
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Washington
William K. Mayo
Virginia
Mayo
United States Navy
Commodore Myo
Jennie Eiton Stevens
Waterbury
Conn
Stevens
Orville H. Stevens
New York
Iowa Circle
Washington, D. C
Litchfield
Commodore Mayo
Wernersville
Penn
Litchfield Asylum
Fargo, N.D
Fargo
Commodore
N. G. Hall
Nina Goodman
Nineteenth Street
Insa
Lobsters and death prompts heated House debate
The Massachusetts House debated altering lobster size from 10 inch to 9 inch and a roll call decided the substitute bill. Mr Isaac C Wright of Fitchburg died prompting resolutions. a funeral committee was formed. The State Board of Insanity care bill was reported for the insane poor.
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Blood of
Fitchburg
Marshall
Wright
Messrs. Adams
Melrose
Howland
Chelsea
Stone
Springfield
Saunders
Boston
Blood
Myers
Pearce
Isaac C. Wright
Coolidge
Cambridge
Litchfield
Middleboro
Walsh
Clinton
Bates
Sterling
Hubbard
Ashby
Love
Webster
State Board of Insanity
Oard
Harvard Overseers Approve Faculty Appointments and Policies
Harvard overseers voted to confirm five year appointments for John Hays Gardiner as assistant professor of English, William Ernest Castle as zoology instructor, and Walter Raymond Spaling as music instructor. They urged a catalogue note on degree conditions and set a minimum of four courses per undergraduate year unless the arts and sciences faculty votes otherwise.
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Harvard
John Hays Gardiner
William Ernest Castle
Walter Raymond Spaling
Arts and Sciences
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Omega Oil Campaign Claims To Relieve Husband Aches
An advertisement touts Omega Oil as a remedy for a husband’s tired shoulders and back after work. It promises to relieve aches and keep fatigue away after two or three bottles, claiming it leaves him in strong condition for the next day.
Canal Bill Adopted After Senate Debate On Stock Watering
Senator Gardner urges Attorney General opinion favoring stock watering under the canal bill, while Senator Post rejects watering under the bill. The measure moves to a third reading with 20 ayes and 18 nays. Senator Baldwin seeks recommittal on compensation of General Court members. debate continues as the bill is recommitted after a viva voce vote.
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Cape Cod Canal
Gardner
Essex
Post
Berkshire
Knowstone
Baldwin
Suffolk
General Court
Committee On Ways and Means
Washburn
Sanderson
Waltham Bank Denies Union Trust Connection in Milligan Case
Waltham bank officials dispute a Post report that bank examiner found defalcations linked to their institution. They state no dealings with Union Trust Company and no connection between the two banks and H F Milligan.
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Post
H. F. Milligan
Milligan
Waltham Bank
Union Trust Company
Milligan Bound Over in Theft Case at Saugus Bank
H F Milligan teller at Union Trust Company admitted stealing $10 000 in bucket shop losses and was bound over yesterday in 11 000 bond after waiving examination.
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H. F. Milligan
Saugus
Union Trust Company
Mounted Patrolman Toland Injured in Horse Crash
Mounted Patrolman P. W. Toland of Division 16 was thrown from his horse yesterday on Cambria Street and injured his right ankle. He was transported to his home on Brandbridge Street by carriage.
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P. W. Toland
Division 16
Cambria Street
Brandbridge Street
Lynn Lasters Strike Ends as Harney Bros Labor Fight Ends
The Lynn Lasters' Union calls off the strike against Harney Bros. after successful hiring of machine operators. The union deems prolonging the fight a waste of energy and reports no trouble in finding workers.
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Lynn
Lynn Lasters
Harney Bros
OraWe
Hhe Union
Exhaust steam disposal solved by new Oxford Automobile Company
Milne and William of Everett showcased a steam carriage whose exhaust remains invisible at high speed. The Oxford Automobile Company forms with Harry F. Stevens, Frank Milne, and George T. Killiam directing. A four cylinder upright engine and copper-tube boiler power the car, with a new valve controlling fuel intake and burner relight features.
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Messrs. Milne
William of Everett
Oxford Automobile Company, O
Harry F. Stevens
Frank Milne
George T. Killiam
Exchange
Visiting Philadelphia Tour Captures Extended Itinerary
An itinerary fragment notes a Friday April 20 visit to Philadelphia with expenses paid for a week. It mentions opportunities to extend the trip via a Washington tour in May and a special tour to Ington with further stops at Rose averns and Washington rakreat.
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Philadelphia
Mond
Washington
Ington
Simmons
N. Noval Ueiting
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Permanent Relief
An advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure for piles and rectal trouble, claiming immediate relief and permanent cure without surgery. It emphasizes a safe suppository formula free of cocaine, mercury compounds, or nerve destroying opiates, sold for 50 cents with a free informational booklet from Pyramid Drug Co., Marshall, Michigan.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall, Mich
Gloucester District Court Abolished Vote Sparks Judge Removal
The committee on probate and insolvency, after multiple executive sessions, reported in favor of abolishing the Gloucester District Court, signaling the removal of Judge Edgar S. appointed by Governor Wolcott. The proceedings featured two members dissenting.
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Wolcott
Gloucester District Court
Edgar S
Taft judge dispute heats up in Gloucester Legislature
The committee voting split over abolishing Judge Taft's court with Innes Butler and several representatives in favor and McLaughlin Mansfield against. Marshall of Rockport abstained due to district ties. seventeen Gloucester lawyers signed the petition alleging misconduct and poor judgment.
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Taft
Maxwell
Innes
Butler
Haywood
Frost
Skinner
Fall
Kavenaugh
McLaughlin
Mansfield
Marshall
Rockport
Gloucester
Gloucester Bar Association
Charles Russell
M. J. Murray
Walcott
Greenhalge
Flume at Nashua River Dam Damaged by Spring Floods
Public notice reports that the Metropolitan Water Board flume at the Nashua River temporary dam was badly damaged by the early spring floods. The event raises concerns over water flow and safety for the surrounding area and operations.
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Clinton
Metropolitan Water Board
Nashua
Waltzing Madness Drives Bridgeport Girl to Asylum
Miss Jennie Horwitz of 209 Hamilton street, 2 years old, worked at Union Metallic Cartridge. She became obsessed with dancing after joining a class last winter and entered local waltzing contests. Her frenzy led to violent behavior and she was sent to the alms house in New Haven for hysteria as doctors hoped for recovery.
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Bridgeport
Jennie Horwitz
Hamilton Street
Union Metallic Cartridge Factory
New Haven
Men want widows in Holy Infancy parish
In Bethlehem Pennsylvania on April 11 1930s era Rev Philip Monroe predicts a matrimonial boom after Easter as young men seek widows. He cites letters from prospective widows and widowers including John C Clark of Kansas and a Paterson New Jersey widow.
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South
Bethlehem
Penn
Philip Monroe
Holy Infancy
John C. Clark
Kansas
New York
Paterson
Father McEnroe
Harkins
Massachusetts
Tragic Rope Challenge Ends in Death at Belleville Play
An 11 year old, Freda Poignee, died of heart disease blamed on excessive skipping in a recess rope contest in Belleville Illinois. Two other girls fell ill after attempting to beat a 150 skip record, with one reaching 230 skips before collapsing.
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Belleville
Ill
Freda Poignee
Freda
Robert Taylor Sentenced for Theft at Cambridge Street Firm
Robert Taylor was convicted of stealing 329 dollars from Cleves & Co. wholesale liquor dealers on Cambridge Street and sent for an indeterminate term to the Concord Reformatory.
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Robert Taylor
Cleves & Co
Cambridge Street
Reformatory
Concord
New Hampshire Club Banquet Promotes Leadership Change
The New Hampshire Club met at Young's with A. B. Bryant presiding. After dinner the group discussed New Hampshire and national questions. Guest include President BE Capen of Tufts College and Rev. B B Howard of Concord. Solon A Carter elected president replacing A A Folsom who declined the honor.
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NEW Hampshire Club
Young
A. B. Bryant
New Hampshire
BE. H. Capen
Tufts College
B. B. Howard
Concord
N. H
Solon A. Carter
A. A. Folsom
DYSPEPSIA CURE PROMOTED BY PROFESSOR MUNYON
The ad touts Dyspepsia Cure by Professor Munyon claiming it helps indigestion and stomach troubles. It lists symptoms relieved such as heartburn belching and dizziness and promises speedy relief.
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Munyon
Munyon Remedies and Free Doctors Advertising Cards
Munyon sells 57 remedies at mostly 25 cents each for rheumatism cold kidney and other ailments. His Inhaler for catarrh grippe bronchitis is priced at $1.00. Munyon's doctors are free and can advise at your convenience.
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Munyon
New England Paper Box Makers Hold Dinner at Parker House
The New England Paper Box Manufacturers' Association hosted a dinner at Parker House last evening. About seventy five members attended as trade talks were held and entertainment included the MIT Glee Club, William R. Page, and the Germania Orchestra. After dinner speeches were delivered by George A. Williams, Samuel A. Parry, and Webster R. Dorr.
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New England Paper Box Manufacturers’ Association
Parker House
Massachusetts Institute of Technoloogy Glee Club
William R. Page
Germania Orchestra
George A. Williams
Worcester
Samuel A. Parry
Rochester
Webster R. Dorr
San Francisco
Cal
Banquet Set for National Manufacturers Convention
Captain Lamont G. Burnham named chief marshal for a Mechanics Hall banquet on April 26 in connection with the National Association of Manufacturers convention. Dinner is $10 per plate, with committee members paying, and about 900 seats expected at the tables.
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Lamont G. Burnham
Mechanics’ Hall
National Association of Manufacturers
Bank Clerks Dine in Boston After Hours Gathering
A dinner at the American House drew bank clerks from about twelve Boston banks. Mr. E F Ripley of the Boston National Bank presided at the head of the table, hosting the evening gathering.
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American House
Boston
E. F. Ripley
Boston National Bank
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Omega Oil
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