Dead Man Claims a Fortune in Pittsfield
A man claiming to be Franklin Allen Smith, legally declared dead by the Berkshire Probate Court in January, appeared in Pittsfield to pursue possession of the estate of Franklin Smith. Frederick A. Smith, appointed administrator, said Franklin was last heard of in 1882 and likely dead. the estate shows $2600 in personal property and no real estate.
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Pittsfield
Franklin Allen Smith
Frederick A. Smith
Frederick Smith
Franklin Smith
EB. T. Slocum
Berkshire County
Fort Wayne
Ind
Ohn C. Smith
Williamstown
Helen M. Williams
Worcester
Former Cambridge Alderman Joseph M. Casey Dies
Joseph M. Casey, a Cambridge Board of Aldermen member in 1905, died at his home 5 Cedar Square after a long illness. Born in Norwood, he spent most of his life in Cambridge and worked at Harvard College Library, then Boston & Maine Railroad, and later with a Boston contracting company.
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Joseph M. Casey
Cambridge Board of Aldermen
Cedar Square
Norwood
Mr. Casey
Cambridge
Cambridge Board
Harvard College Library
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston Contracting
How to Avoid Kidney Troubles
A home remedy advises mixing gin with fluid extract buchu and murax compound to treat kidney and bladder symptoms. The plan prescribes one to two teaspoonfuls three times daily after meals claiming quick, permanent relief from backache joint pain urine issues and dizziness, warning of serious risks if untreated.
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Bright
Hyde Park High School Rounds Out Senior Dramatics
Hyde Park High School presents the three act comedy Count of No Account at French's Hall tomorrow evening. Miss Celia White leads a large senior cast after two months of practice, with organizers predicting their most successful production yet.
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Hyde Park High School
French's Hall
Hyde Park
Celia White
Reply to Dr Packard on Christian Science and insanity
Alfred Farlow of Boston defends Christian Science against Dr Packard's claim that it drives unstable minds to insanity. He argues many insanes were healed by Christian Science and warns against blaming mental distress on mixing with other theories. He notes patients worsen under other treatments and urges recognizing faith as a source of calm not a cause of madness.
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F. H. Packard
Harvard Medical College
Packard
Science and Health
Christendom
Bells Gift to Boston Customs House Makes a Stir
Washington April 20 The Ways and Means Committee in the House discussed Mrs. Sarah Cabot Wheelwright's gift of bells for the new Boston Customs House. Bell manufacturer John McNeeley protested that English made chimes would hurt American makers. Members teased him, and the committee adjourned without ruling on the gift.
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Washington
New
Boston Customs House
Sarah Cabot Wheelwright
Boston
England
Ways and Means
John McNeeley
Troy
N. Y
McNeeley
Wheelwright
United States
Longworth
Ohio
MccNeeley
Columbus Day Bill Up Today
The bill to make October 12 a legal holiday in honor of Columbus faces debate in the State House with a predicted animated session. Italian leaders Judge Severoni A Badaracco and many others support the holiday, Knights of Columbus backing the plan and a statue proposal for the discoverer in Copley square gaining praise. William J. O'Brien states celebrations will extend to the day before in schools and public events.
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Columbus
State House
Severoni
A. Badaracco
Knights of Columbus
Copley Square
William J. O'Brien
Leather dealer Isen drath found dead in Chicago
Carl W. E. Isen drath vice president of Monarch Leather Company and noted club man was found dead in his Chicago room from a hunting rifle bullet. Family says accident. police investigate potential homicide or accidental shooting.
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Chicago
Carl W. E. Isendrath
Monarch Leather Company
The Crossroads Talk on Weeping Bad Boys at Lowell
Miss Mary Boyle O'Reilly told a Lowell College Club gathering there is no wilfully vicious child. She argued bad boys are ill used, formed by physical and social conditions, especially at ages 14 to 18, and urged better care, exercise, and nutrition to foster moral development.
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Lowell
Mary Boyle O'Reilly
Lowell College Club
Margaret Spear
Miss O'Reilly
Women Charter bills seek wages for wives tied to home care
London reports six main points in Sir Charles McLaren's eight proposed bills for the House of Commons. The Charter would grant wives devoted full time to house duties a life claim on their husbands and estate, set by a wage scale, with conditions on earnings and support. It also envisions women as partners with working husbands, joint guardians, state-funded universities open to women, and tougher penalties for brutal husbands.
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London
House of Commons
Charles McLaren
Hfe
Directors Oversee Opera Seat Drawing in Boston Meeting
At the Boston Opera Company stockholders meeting to be held at the Boston Opera House on Thursday April 28 at 10 30 am a directors committee will manage next season seat allotments. Members include Frederick Converse Charles Hayden Robert Jordan George R Fearing Jr Ralph L Flanders. President Eben D Jordan will attend.
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Boston Opera Company
Boston Opera House
Frederick. Converse
Charles Hayden
Robert Jordan
George R. Fearing, Jr
Ralph L. Flanders
Eben D. Jordan
Hyomei germ killer promises cure for catarrh
An ad touts Hyomei as a cure for catarrh, claiming germ-killing vapor reaches the nose and throat tissues. It describes use via a rubber inhaler, notes ingredients from eucalyptus and thymol, and guarantees a cure or money back. A complete outfit costs one dollar, with refills six cents.
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Tvo
Australia
Booth’s
Hyomei Co
Buffalo
N, Y
Police Locked In While Probing Policy Room Caper
Reserve policemen Crowley and Fader attempted a morning raid at 160 Market Street but found themselves locked inside a closet. After climbing a fire escape to force entry, they huddled as footsteps approached, heard talk of policy games, and failed to open the door, drawing attention before fleeing amid remarks from room occupants.
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Market Street
Crowley
Fader
Vader
Secret Bride Revealed by Derby Horse Irma G
Bridgeport report tells of Miss Albena Rhoda Galligan of Louisville who appears as Mrs. Martin K. Hines after a surprise marriage. While riding in Bridgeport with Mr. Hines, Galligan slipped on a slick pavement, exposing the union in Jer sey City about three weeks prior.
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Bridgeport, Conn
Bridgeport
Irma J
Albena Rhoda Galligan
Louisville
Martin K. Hines
Irma G
Kentucky
Miss Galligan
Mr. Hines
Jersey City
Ames Seeks Foss Place in 14th District Race
Ex Representative Billy Ames of North Boston seeks the 14th district seat to succeed Congressman Eugene N. Foss who will resign before the fall election. The GOP push backs Judge Robert W. Harris amid lingering friction from a by election and possible Foss endorsement.
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Billy’ Ames
Boston
Congress
Eugene N. Foss
Foss
Ames
William R. Buchanan
Robert W. Harris
Buchanan
Harris
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