Captain Sigsbee’s Daughter to Marry Son of Evangelist
Washington April 21 Miss Ethel Sigsbee daughter of Captain C D Sigsbee of the navy plans a June wedding to Robert H Small son of Samuel Sani the Georgia journalist and evangelist He is on the editorial staff of the Washington Star The wedding will be a church affair.
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Captain Sigsbee
Ethel
Sam” Small
Evangelist
Washington
Ethel Sigsbee
C. D. Sigsbee
Navy
Maine
Havana
Robert H. Small
Samuel
Sani
Georgia
Miss Sigsbee
Capital Society
Small
Washington Star
Gilbert
George Small
Sam’ Small
Rhode Island Hospital Trust suit over Hannah Hale marriage
Equity case in Providence finds James Edward Thorndike married Hannah Hale in England while a wife lived in the United States, producing five children by Hale. Investigation showed Elizabeth Gale Thorndike, his later wife, living in Massachusetts. Court decrees no lawful issue survived Thorndike. Justice Siines dissents noting Hannah’s ceremony was valid.
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Providence
R. I
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company
Hannah Thorndike
James Edward Thorndike
Hannah Hale
Huddersfield
England
Elizabeth Gale Thorndike
Thorndike
Rutherford Park
N. J
West Somerville
Mass
Hospital Trust Company
Hannah
Elizabeth
Izabeth
Mrs Way's Will Upheld by Suffolk Probate Court
Judge Grant in Suffolk Probate Court allowed the will of Mrs Fannie D Way widow of Boston lawyer John M Way. Estate valued around 100100 dollars. Will faced contest by her children William T Way and Mrs Edith Chenoweth alleging undue influence. Income shares set for each quarter to survive for life among the two families and Chenoweth's daughters.
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Grant
Suffolk
Fannie D. Way
John M. Way
Boston
William T. Way
Edith Chenoweth
Wiliam T. Way
Boston Model for Cities Luncheon Highlights Civic Progress
A luncheon at the Hotel Bellevue honored Charles Zueblin of the University of Chicago for a talk on municipal progress with focus on Boston. He urged cross city learning from New York and Chicago, praised Boston’s public boards, urged slum clearance and cheap transit, and noted rising public spirit and individual civic duty.
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Hotel Bellevue
Charles Zueblin
University of Chicago
Messrs
William ©. Blaney
Robert Treat Paine
Edwin D. Mead
B. A. Filene
Robert A. Woods
Zueblin
Boston
New York
Chicago
Borton
Thomas W. Higginson
Rech
Harvard
Pritchett
Tech
Capen
Tufts College
T. K. Lothrop
W. H. Lincoln
J. R. Ainsley
Dr. Bowditch
William Appleton Rust
FY. H. Tucker
A. G Webster
Robert Treat Pain
Anderson Confesses to Marlboro Theft Ring
Richard Anderson, arrested last week in Newton, was arraigned in Marlboro court and held in 600 dollars for the grand jury. Police say Anderson confessed to nearly all the charges against him in connection with numerous thefts in Marlboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Richard Anderson
Newton
Anderson
Hirh
Big signs announce My Clothier growth in Boston
Signs covering the Wolf's building corner Hanover and Portland streets advertise My Clothier's expanding business and new store. The colorful fashion figures flank the panels, painted with lifelike detail. The notices promise a premier shop, consistent with Wolf's reputation for clear, concise advertising.
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Wolf's
My Clothier
Hanover
Portland Streets
Boston
Wolf
Price Tag On All Items At Twenty Dollars Each
The sale lists every item at a uniform price of twenty dollars. Shoppers note no variation in cost across products, with the set pricing labeled clearly on each display. The listing emphasizes equality of value and straightforward budgeting.
Smallpox Cases Alarm Not Yet Officials in Boston
The Boston Board of Health reports twenty one smallpox cases in the last three days, a sharp rise from the usual one daily average. Dr. Samuel H. Durgin says the outbreak is not alarming and reflects a reactive incident after last winter’s epidemic, urging there is no ground for public alarm.
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Boston Board of Health
Board of Health
Samuel H. Durgin
Post
Board of Health of Boston
British Letter Urges Assassination Amid Venezuelan Crisis
Caracas April 21 The government intercepted a letter from an officer of the British cruiser Indefatigable to an English friend in which he asks why someone does not assassinate President Castro to stop bloodshed. Official papers spark sharp attacks on the British navy and British legation officials in Caracas.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Castro
Legation
Cleopatra II Takes Third in Prix des Amazones
Paris April 2 W K Vanderbilt's Cleopatra II finished third in the Prix des Amazones at the St. Cloud meeting. The race saw strong fields and steady pacing as Cleopatra II trailed the winner and runner up.
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Paris
W. K. Vanderbilt
St. Cloud
Hood's Sarsaparilla Achievement Cited in Ad Claim
A historic claim credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with success beyond advertising. The text asserts its extraordinary popularity stems from a proven merit based on a prescription said to cured people deemed incurable.
Unites the best known vegetable remedies for cures
The text extols a vegetable medicine as possessing unique curative power. It claims effectiveness against scrofula eczema psoriasis and all humors as well as catarrh and rheumatism proving its broad healing reach. The passage emphasizes natural virtue and universal remedy claims.
The Greatest Blood Purifier Ever Produced
An advertisement proclaims a blood purifier as the best ever made, claiming cures for dyspepsia loss of appetite and fatigue and urges readers to begin taking it today.
South Boston Welcomes a Historic Named Baby
In South Boston a newborn boy named Paul Revere Williamson arrives on Patriots Day near the time of the famous ride. Frederick R. Williamson and his wife celebrate a calm two days, hoping their son will grow to honor his storied name.
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Paul Revere
Boston
Old North Church
Frederick R. Wiliamson
East Highth Street
South Boston
Paul Revere Williamson
Paulina Revere
Paul
Wiha
Chickering
Frank R. Williams
London Talks on Ship Trust
London discusses the steamship combine with interest. German lines gain representation on the board to avoid being outvoted by Anglo American interests. Profits to be shared pro rata by tonnage and German firms to share in railroad agreements. Future operations to be largely automatic to prevent management conflicts.
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London
New Era in Ocean Traffic Prompts Boston Optimism
General Manager P. Jameson of Dominion Line foresees a new era in transatlantic steamship traffic after a giant deal. Boston insiders think American control of shipyards and shifts toward Southampton could reshape passenger business, despite denials from International Navigation Company.
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P. Jameson
Dominion Line
Boston
Morgan Combine
Liverpool
Southampton
Griscom
International Navigation Company
Boston Steamship
London
Griscom replies to Cramp on Morgan steamship plan
April 21 New York Clement A. Griscom head of the International Navigation Company discussed J. P. Morgan organized steamship consolidation with partners. He rejected Charles H Cramp claims that the takeover harms American shipbuilders and urged U S builders to act. Morgan closed stock subscription books with no allotment details released.
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New York
Clement A. Griscom
International Navigation Company
J. P. Morgan
Griscom
Charles H. Cramp
Philadelphia
Cramp
Morgan
Mr. Griscom
Dorchester youths blamed for series of arson incidents
A Dorchester report details multiple arson attempts by youths causing police and fire department concern. A 19 or 20 year old was seen pouring kerosene on a window sill at Sanford street and lighting it, then fleeing. another shed fire on Liversedge street was quickly stopped. a bowling alley blaze behind 2150 Dorchester avenue inflicted 300 damage. Police and fire departments are conducting a rigid investigation.
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Dorchester
Simpson
Sanford Street
Surbridge
W. F. Simpson
Benjamin Rose
Liversedge
Iilver Street
Dorchester Avenue
Cobden Club Protests London Over Corn Duties
The Cobden Club releases a manifesto signed by Lord Welby protesting corn duties. It says such duties would start a protectionist policy and undo Peel and Gladstone's reforms, urging opposition at every step.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cobden Club
Lord Welby
Peel
Gladstone
Dinner to Daniel McCann at Delicatess Club Send-off
The Delicatess Club held a social meeting on Village street to bid farewell to Daniel A. McCann treasurer of Bostock's Arena who is leaving the city to join Mr. Bostock's road show. McCann, new to the South, has formed many friendships and will return to Brooklyn, New York.
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Delicatess Club
Village Street
Daniel A. McCann
Bostock
McCann
Dan
Brooklyn
N. Y
Lopez writes to Lodge calls for Filipino neutrals as truth seekers
Sixto Lopez sends an open letter to Senator Lodge urging the Philippine committee to seek the truth by calling representatives of the neutral majority, not merely the fighters or office holders who have acted for everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixto Lopez
Lodge
Philippines Committee
John W Baer Reports Strong Endeavor Work on Pacific Coast
John Willis Baer secretary of the world’s Christian Endeavor Union returns from an extensive campaign on the Pacific coast and finds Endeavor work there in encouraging condition. He begins preparation for the forthcoming convention in Denver in July 1903.
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John Willis Baer
World’s
Christian Endeavor Union
Christian Endeavor
Pacific Coast
Denver
Uly
State Electrician Davis Czolgosz killer in Springfield house build
New York April 21 State Electrician R E Davis who electrocuted Czolgosz and who was reported elasing has been living in Springfield LI for several months He is having a house built and personally supervising the construction He does not appear to be worrying about threatening letters from anarchists.
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New York
State
Re. P. Davis
Czolgosz
Springfield
L. I
Prospect finds silver ore in Attleboro fields
Professor Coyle of Providence reports silver ore in Attleboro fields with an assay of about 7.50 to the ounce. In the past week McKenney & Sterbury of Boston announced large contracts for electric fixtures including Fort Preble Portland Me Hotel Wentworth Woodsville N H National Life Insurance Boston Hospital Life Insurance Boston and several steamer hotels and private houses in New England.
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Attleboro
Coyle
Providence
Messrs. McKenney & Sterbury
Franklin Street
Boston
Fort Preble
Portland
Wentworth
Woodsville
N. H
National Life Insurance Company
Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance
New England
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Warner
George Haught
Columbus Ave
Warner Safe Care Co
Rochester
Boston Daily
Ginseng Chemical CO
S. Jefferson Ave
ST. Louis, MO
Metcalf
T. Metcalf
Tremont St
Copley Square
Lighthill
Boylston St
A. Sawyer
Root
Ward Line
Iol
Ner Spk
Hannah Hales
Redmond Dines
Cockran
John Redmond
House of Commons
Burke Cockran
Newark
Read & Read
GOL Washington &I
Fulton Street
Northern Light” Co
Brooklyn, N. Y
Anderson Confesses
Serge All Shades
Serge
Strvivor Tailors
Washington St
Dr. Durgin
Vanderbilt
Hood
Jameson
Dorchester Boys
Daniel M’cann
David J. Ingraham
Winter Street
David’ Ionan
Mexico
Eee Dorer
Euclidave
Ann
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont Street
Randall
Incy
John
Adame Street
Blondin
Wilfred Blondin
Wade
Lopez
Baer
Davis
Houghton & Dutton's
King Dental Parlors
Cor
Avon
King Dental
Washington St. Cor
Jordan's
R.A. White's
Crosby's
Oxford
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