Pull Free City Hiring Shocks Boston Officials
City of Boston public grounds head Doogue advertises for twelve experienced workers and six nurserymen while warning politicians that the department will not accept pulls. He rejects civil service lists and plans to select qualified applicants himself, pledging no political gardeners in his department.
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City OF
Boston
Public Grounds Department
Doogue
Hast Cottage Street
Dorchester
Permane
Aoe
Pepe
Doogue UN Courtee
Civil Service Commiission
Strategy Board
Hart
Lg Service Commission
Civil Service
Mr. Doogue
Gue
Superintendenee
Civilica
Why She Chose Death in Cambridgeport Tragedy
The article reports Mrs. Martha Hopkins her suicide in the Charlies River on a Saturday. A family friend describes a fall from happiness into domestic trouble including foreclosure and alleged infidelity. Her husband a prosperous builder and three children faced a sorrowful, unresolved ending.
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Martha Hopkins
Charlies River
Cambridgeport
American Released From Boer Prisoner List in Lisbon Despatch
A young American, Rangiph Martinsen of Tulse, Kansas and Texas railroad ties, was among Boer prisoners arriving in Lisbon from Lourenzo Marques. He claimed to be son of a railroad president, was released as an American on a promise not to fight again, then arrested and released after American diplomatic intervention. He said he served as aide de camp to Colonel John Blake of the Irish brigade.
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Paris
Lisbon
Lourenzo Marques
Rangiph
Martinsen
Tulse, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Urénzo Marques
Martinson
John Blake
London Daily Mail
Associated Press
United States
Zaire
Saint's Husband Portraits Withdrawn From Asylum Hall
A report notes the withdrawal of mosaic portraits depicting St Elizabeth and a figure as saint’s husband from the Great Hall of the Blind Asylum at Westerhausen. The action follows influence from Catholic bishops and Church authorities.
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Forilliam
Westerhausen
Monone
St. Elizabeth
Ria
Long Tom the python receives breakfast in captivity
At Austin & Stone's museum the 30 foot python Long Tom is force-fed after eight weeks idle, while keeper Trixie and guards restrain the creature. Three four-pound rabbits are loaded on a pole, then pulled into the snake's mouth. three loose teeth are extracted as part of the procedure.
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Tom
Austin & Stone's
Trixie
Museum
Stone
Tourist trips offered on Pennsylvania railroad system
Personal tour plan includes trips to Gettysburg Trippaway WaspanTae and Washington street details. Stop over privileges and side trips described. travel agent contact listed for bookings.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Gettysburg
Uray
Ouris
Washington Street
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promote Digestion and Health
An advertisement proclaims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the superior remedy for indigestion. It argues digestion as the key to pure blood, claims rapid relief, and asserts the product cures dyspepsia without dieting or changing habits. The I. A. Stuart Co. of Marshall Michigan markets them for 50 cents per pack.
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Stuart
I. A. Stuart Co
Marshell, Mich
Jumped the track on Fall River railway line
An eight wheeled Dartmouth and Westport Street Railway car derailed at Pleasant and Fourth Streets in Fall River. Front wheels crossed the switch while rear wheels slid aside and the car struck Fourth Street nearly hitting pedestrians and carriages. Passengers were tossed from seats with minor injuries. Pleasant and Fourth Streets were blocked and service disrupted for hours. Electrical damage estimated at $500.
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Fall River
Dartmouth & Westport Stré Railway Company
New Bedford
Pleasant
Fourth Asleet
Fourth Street
Fourth Streets
Carrie Nation Arrested in Kansas City for Obstruction
Mrs Carrie Nation was arrested in Kansas City Missouri on charges of obstructing the streets and jailed briefly before a cash bond was posted. She lectured in Kansas City Kansas then returned to Missouri to continue her anti saloon campaign with a crowd following her.
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Kansas City
Carrie Nation
Twelfth
Walnut Streets
United Irish League Forms Second Branch in New York
In New York on April 4 the second United Irish League branch organized with 215 members including women. The group announced that John E Redmond and six Irish MPs will visit America to support the Irish cause.
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New York
United Irish League
John E. Redmond
America
Beachmont Men Rescued After Surf Sinking Near Nahant
J. T. Morris and William Cook of Beachmont capsized in Nahant surf Saturday afternoon. They barely escaped with their lives after the brief ordeal.
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Lynn
J. T. Morris
William Cook
Beachmont
Nahant
Colonel John R. Musick Dies in Omaha at 74
Colonel John R. Musick, author journalist and politician, died of heart failure in this city. He sustained injuries after a cyclone in Ville, Mo. and later passed away in Nebraska. Musick devoted much of his life to writing historical stories for young people.
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John R. Musick
Nota
Neb
Jo Ier
At & Ville
Musick
Riverside Pleasure Club Faces Court Martial Over Stolen Furniture
In a grim Riverside case an official who disposed of the club’s three chairs a lounge and a rocker faced court martial proceedings. Testimony described the loss of the chairs lounge and rocker which had served club members for years and prompted debate over accountability.
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Hy Club
Nathan Bizholz
Cuang
Ot Street
Amine
Nefe Adjusta
Dan Hee Solomon Woneen
Kadeteky
Riverside Pire Glub
Boston Belle in Retirement and a Poverty Shrouded Romance
Jeannette Loring Redpath Merrill, once a Boston social sensation, is found living in a London mending shop supporting a convict husband. After elopement, forgery arrests, and a £50,000 aid saga, she settles in a Keppel Mews cottage awaiting news.
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London
Gower Street
Jeannette Loring Redpath
Beacon Street
Boston
Jeannette Redpath
Gensuells Redpath
Miliens
Thomas Redpath
Marshal Larey
France
Robert Vernon
Crack Regiment
New England Railroad Company
Miss Redpath
Mr. Merril
Meget
Hon
Arthur
Eloper
Arthur Merrill
Vendome
Redpath
Sweeperh
Parr’s Bank
Dr. Redpath
Jeannette
Susband
Merrill
Scotland Yard
Merril
Keppel Mews
Baldwin Ziegler Arctic Quest Set to Sail for Pole
The Baldwin Ziegler expedition under Evelyn Briggs Baldwin sails from New York for Hamburg to reach Franz Josef Land. Backed by William Ziegler, the 40 member team heads to Tromsoe and Sansford for supplies. They plan sled travel with dogs to the Pole possibly aided by a balloon. Forty double trucks carry provisions for up to twenty seven months.
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New York
Baldwin-Ziegler
Pretoria
Hamburg
Evelyn Briggs Baldwin
William Ziegler
Tromsoe
Sansford
Norway
Frithof
Baldwin
Franz. Jogef Land
Andree
Mrs Hopkins Funeral Set for Cambridge Today
The funeral for Mrs Mary Hopkins who committed suicide by drowning in the Charles River Saturday morning will be held from Mrs Crosby’s home at 281 Pearl Street Cambridge. The Rev Dr C H Williams of Woods Memorial Church will say the last words and burial will be at Cambridge Cemetery.
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Mary Hopkins
Charles River
Gor Leaders Address Unions in Greater Boston Meeting
Labor leaders from the federation spoke to workers including Freight Handlers Sanitary Street Cleaners Valet Barbers Housesmiths and Teamsters at meetings across the city. Prominent figures Gomper and O Connell addressed bar tenders and building councils while unions assembled in force at Columbia Theatre and other venues.
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Caner
Federation
Eabor
James
O' Connal
Ste Prnternational Machinists’ Association
Iphor Iesners
Iar
Ng Valen
Barbers’ Union
Gomperers
O’connell
Bartenders’ Union
Ildingree Council
Inclumbia
Building Trades Council Meeting Adopts Resolution
At yesterday's regular meeting the Building Trades Council passed a resolution urging all hall members to attend the Faneuil Hall event. President Oconnor and others spoke on uniting councils across branches. Post appointed standing committees on organization legislation resolutions and municipal matters.
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Building Trades Council
Faneuil Halle
O’conotig
Ip Po
Teident Post
Esaratintee Vhs
Freight Handlers Union Holds Mass Meeting in Boston
The Freight Handlers Union of Boston railroad employees filled Machinists Hall yesterday afternoon with every seat taken by union members. Secretary D D Priscoll of the State AF L branch spoke urging solidarity and strong support to build one of Boston’s strongest unions.
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Boston
Jaws
D. D. Priscoll
American Federation of Labor
Water Horseshoers Union Meeting Discusses Label Benefits
Boston area union officials and employers met at Dexter Hall to discuss adopting the union label on shoes. Employers expressed mutual interest, and attendees reported a cordial, fair discussion with another meeting planned to pursue a satisfactory agreement.
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Journeymen Horseshoers’ Union
Boston and Vicinity
Dexter Hall
Meney
Sousa Concert Brings Notable Encore In Boston
The Sousa concert in Symphony Hall showcased a mix of classical and popular works performed by highly drilled musicians. Soloists Blanche Duffield, Bertha Bucklin, and Arthur Pryor received praise for violin and trombone, with Bucklin singled out for her superior violin work. Additional concerts are scheduled for April 27 and 28, including April 20 and April 27 again.
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Symphony Hall
Sousa
Boston
Paris
Blanche Duffield
Bertha Bucklin
Arthur, Pryor
al Wercent
Bucklin
Clergyman Praises Press for Advancing Religion in Baltimore
In a Baltimore sermon on April 4 Rev W A Crawford Frost, a leading Protestant from the city, credited the press with promoting religious principles. He urged clergymen to awaken to opportunities to spread righteousness and reach a larger audience for God.
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Baltimore
W. A. Crawford Frost
Relgion
Methodist Love Feast Taunton at First M E Church
The Love Feast at Taunton began at 9 o'clock in the First Methodist Episcopal Church with Dr. M. J. Talbot in charge. He nearing fifty seven years in the conference, presided as testimonies of Christian experience filled the hour and a quarter, twelve hymns were sung, and about thirty ministers in attendance were connected to or influenced by Dr. Talbot.
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Taunton
Rif
M. EB
M. J. Talbot
Italians Sail From Toulon After Franco-Italian Festivities
The Italian squadron commanded by the Duke of Genoa left Toulon this morning after participating in last week’s Franco-Italian festivities.
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Toulon
Duke of Genoa
Plague Deaths in Cape Town Highlight Local Health Warning
Cape Town reports 152 plague deaths with no clear rise in cases. Despite official data, the city notes an average five deaths daily since the tally began, while health officials emphasize monitoring and response to the outbreak.
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Cape Town
Collision Leaves Rider with Skull Fracture
A cyclist from Chestnut Hill collided with a carriage at Donald Campbell Street, suffering a fractured skull and was taken to City Hospital for treatment. Police investigated the scene and local witnesses described the crash.
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Mole Ie
Donald Campbell
Shore
Rago
Thowhee
Sity Hospital
Boston Water Department Meeting Draws Large Crowd
The Boston Water Department held a well attended meeting on Memorial Day weekend at Apollo Gardens. The discussion focused on community services and future infrastructure needs.
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Boston Water
Apollo Gardens
Gold Dust Talks Show Women Who Use It
A letter encourages women to try Gold Dust for washing and cleaning. It argues users save time, ease toil, protect clothes and health, and make Gold Dust the best and most economical servant for dirt removal in housekeeping. The writer invites readers to ask users to verify the claims.
Thefts for Fourteen Years Haunt Vergennes Bank
Vergennes Vermont April 14 no new developments today in the affairs of the wrecked Farmers National Bank. Special Examiner J B Cunningham said nothing new could be stated for publication. He noted methods used by Cashier Lewis to hide a fourteen year shortage and deception.
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Vergennes
Tional ‘Bank
J. B. Cunningham
Cunningham
Lewis
Hse
Funeral of James Wood Dies After Short Illness
The funeral for the late James Wood who died early Saturday morning of pneumonia at Mrs Charles J Wood 7 Pearl Street was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock from that address. The Rev C H Williams officiated. The body was taken to Cambridge Cemetery for burial. Pallbearers from Ship Lodge Charles River Camp and other orders included John Mills John B Worthen Harry Potter Andrew Chapin. He leaves two sons James B D Wood of Bridgeport and William S Wood of Greenfield and Mrs Wood.
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James
Charles J. Wood
C. H. Williams
Cambridge Cemetery
John Mills
John B. Worthen
Ship Lodge
Harry Potter
Andrew Chapin
Charles River
James BD
3 Bridge
William S
Greenfield
Eide
Peres Blue Line Travel Note to Gettysburg and Washington
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a travel route via Peres Blue Line with stops at Philadelphia and Ashintonis 24, to Gettysburg and Mor tain in Washington and Philadelphia. Personal conduct noted. Stopover privilege mentioned. Descriptive pamphlet address A. J. Simmons Washington Street Boston.
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Philadelphia
Ashin Tonis
Gettysburg
Mortain
Washington
Pamphleon
A. J. Simmons
Ington Street
Bostop
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University of Chicago
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Walt Reneey
A. M. Townsend
Christian Temperance Union
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