Neurogen touted as strong health tonic for nerves and stomach
Advert says Neurogen revives weak bodies by boosting blood, nerves, and digestion. It claims cures for sleeplessness, nervous debility, rheumatism, and liver troubles, with testimonials from women in Massachusetts. Sold by dealers at 50c or 1.00 a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Clifford
Elmost
Dorchester
Mass
Bridget O'Conner
Crowley St
No. Adams
Mary A. Bagley
Main St
Amesbury
Seth Clark
Atlantic Ave
Boston
New England
Wedding of Nellie McCarthy Shocks Boston Society
A Postman’s interviews reveal shopgirls resenting publicity on marriages to men of means. Nellie McCarthy marries Alfred Curtis amid Club society interest. Mrs Skinner and Jack Gardner react. couple’s future home unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Curtis
Nellie McCarthy
Back Bay
Nellie’ McCarthy
Alfred Curtis
Miss McCarthy
Francis Skinner
Sadie Carr
Miss Carr
Free beauty remedy trial mailed to ladies
A promotional offer promises a free trial package of a beauty remedy to women who send name and address. The ad claims it clears complexion flaws such as freckles and pimples without oils or chemicals and cites a testimonial from a Cincinnati resident praising its effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. M. Ribalt
Elsa Building
Cincinnati
Fannie B. Ralstyn
Lexington Ave
Newrt
France courts Russian favor in St Petersburg visit
Reported visit of French Foreign Minister Delcasse to St Petersburg is described as dubious by local sources. Delcasse reportedly discussed a hoax British German war plan with Russian officials, received honors, and was hosted at multiple dinners by the Russian leadership and French envoys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petorsburg
M. Delcasse
France
M. Delecasse
Legion of Honor
Count Lamsdorff
Marquis of Montebello
M. Witte
Army to raise regular force to 76000 with Philippines caveat
The President and Secretary Root decided to increase the regular army to about 76000 and keep it at that level unless Philippine conditions require more. Details will be set by Secretary Root and General Miles. Artillery will reach its full strength of 18000. allocation to the Philippines remains to be fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
Washington
Philippines
Secre
Tary
General Miles
Miller to have Ingersoll works buried with him
Marcus A. Miller educator and author died yesterday and left an unusual request to bury Colonel Robert Ingersoll's works with his own grave in Floral Park Cemetery tomorrow after the committal service. Rev. Samuel Dunham to direct the burial as public repudiation of Ingersoll's teachings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus A. Miller
Binghamton
N. Y
Eade
Robert Ingersoll
Floral Park Cemetery
Samuel Dunham
Miller
Ingersoll
German War Office Reports Movements Near Kalgan and Great Wall
Count von Waldersee dispatches from lokin dated April 23 note patrols found no Chinese troop gathering in Kalgan. Li Hung Chang says Liu’s forces retreated into Shan-xi last Wednesday. The execution of a German infant killer will occur at the crime scene. Bailloud and Kettler columns reach the Great Wall boundary of Shan-si without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Count von Waldersee
Lokin
Kalgan
Li Hung Chang
Neval Liu
Shan-xi
Bartsch
Count von Walder- Bee
Bailloud
Kettler
Great Wall
Shan-si
Appointment of Tarnassi as Apostolic Delegate to United States
In Rome on April 23 the selection of Francois Tarnassi, current internuncio at The Hague, as apostolic delegate to the United States is understood. This would mean Archbishop Martinelli would receive another post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Mer
Francois Tarnassi
The
Hague
Martinelli
London man completes river trek and feats on Thames
On the Mamp Wick tow path along the Thames in Middlesex County T Savage of Park Surrey performed a sequence of athletic feats. He walked a quarter mile rode horse back the same distance ran a quarter mile rode a bicycle home and then sculled a quarter mile finishing in 18 minutes and 83 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thames
Iddlesex County
T. Savage
I. A Park
Surrey
Woodworkers in Boston Press for Saturday Half Holiday
On the first Saturday in May Boston wood workers will seek a Saturday half holiday without wage reduction. Amalgamated Woodworkers' International Union advised locals to demand it. Local 24 considered the measure and asked Boston manufacturers to concede. A. H. Davenport & Co already notified 1560 workers the half holiday will be granted with adjustments to weekly wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Chicago
Amalgamated Woodworkers’ International Union
A. H. Davenport & Co
Rivers Flood Madison Maine After Heavy Rain
The Kennebec River at Madison rises to its highest level in fifteen years. Water covers Mill street eighteen inches with a dam across the street from the Madison Woollen Mill to the opposite bank. Three houses flooded, residents seek second stories. Indian Spring Woollen Mill dye house flooded. finishing room soaked. Anson side sees two feet water in three houses with river road under several feet of water. water continues rising tonight.
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Madison
Mill Street
Madison Woollen Mill Boker
Indian Spring Woollen Mill
Anson
Lowell Man Robbed on Providence Line Pier
John Gallagher of Lowell Massachusetts reported being assaulted near the Providence line pier at foot of Catherine street. A man lured him into an alley, chloroformed him, and stole $0 in cash and an $800 gold watch and chain before Gallagher reached headquarters to tell Captain Titus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Gallagher
Lowell
Mass
Providence
Providence Line
Catherine Street
Titus
Saved Boys With Rake Toward Rain Garden
Fragmentary text shows an incident about boys and a rake near a garden scene and a war reference. Named individuals are unclear due to damaged OCR. The readable portion hints at a garden area and a group of boys in a wartime or military context.
Mrs. Julia B. French Sued for 9500 in Counsel Fees
Mrs. Julia B. French faces a suit for 9500 dollars in counsel fees filed by Clarence W. Rowley. Auditor John B. Richardson hears the case, covering eleven months of legal services. The hearing is expected to finish in a day or two with Richardson's recommendations carrying weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia B. French
Clarence W. Rowley
Vanderlip in Russia and Berlin Mission Signals Wider Finance Ties
In Berlin reports say financier Frank A. Vanderlip, ex assistant secretary of the U S Treasury, arrived in St Petersburg to study European finance and aid National City Bank of New York in expanding foreign business. He will meet Russian banker Adolf Rothstein and consider a Russian loan, then proceed to Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Frank A. Vanderlip
United States Treasury
St. Petersburg
United States
Russia
National City Bank of New York
Vanderlip
M. Adolf Rothstein
New York
Coasters Short of Provisions In Dense Nantucket Fog
Fog and northeast winds strand a fleet of coasters near Handkerchief lightship off Nantucket. The Mary W Bowen crew sought provisions, reporting fellow schooners Governor Ames Alice H Colburn Oakley C Curtis and others anchored nearby. They advised keeping shore in sight and not venturing beyond Skat at a life-saving station due to the arduous coastline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantucket
Mass
Mary W. Bowen
Norfolk
Portland
Handkerchief
Governor Ames
Alice H. Colburn
Oakley C. Curtis
O Sk
Great Point
Hudson River Bridge Fight Beckons New York
Frederick B. de Berard of the Merchants' Association writes Governor Odell to withhold approval of the Hudson River bridge bill. The association asks to be heard in opposition. Comptroller Coler declares in an Evening Post interview that he will fight the bill to the last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Odell
Frederick B. de Berard
Merchants’ Association of New York
Hudson River
Hhe Association
Coler
Evening Post
Onare Associates Dance Night At Bloomfield Hall
A lively event at Bloomfield Hall Dorchester with entertainment and dance by Onare Associates. The program runs from 8 to 10 with a concert by well known professionals and dancing to 2 am afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield Hall
Dorchester
Onare
Trains rerouted around flood damage on B&A line
Boston and Albany main line repaired to Chester after flood damage at Flush Hollow dam. Eastbound freight diverted via Rotterdam Junction and Troy onto Fitchburg division of Boston and Maine into Boston. By midday two pile drivers and crews worked in Middlefield to restore a single clear track Springfield to Pittsfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Albany
New York Central Railroad
Chester
Middlefield
Springfield
Pittsfield
Connecticut & Passumpsic
Boston & Maine
Greenfield
Fitchburg
North Adams
Albany
Boston
Flush Hollow
New York Central & Hudson River Railroad
Rotterdam Junction
Troy
Kennebec River Rises Prompting River Town Preparations
Kennebec River climbs rapidly this afternoon with water within a foot of the previous peak. Merchants move goods from cellars to safety as the Kennebec Central railroad near Randolph Station again floods. Booms are set along the river to catch logs broken at the North Anson boom last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner
Kennebec
Kennebec Central Railroad
Randolph
Anson
Boers in Namaqualand Still Clinging to Hills Near Pella
Despatch from Cape Town reports Boers in Namaqualand holding hills northeast of Pella while Calvinia and Kenhardt districts intensify activity under Froneman. Small Boer groups near Venterstad seek links with Zuurverg and Orange River commandos. 90 Boers reported between Alleman’s Poort and Jamestown moving toward Barkly East or Lady Grey. General Dewet allegedly crossed north of Wolvehoek with other sightings at Seneca. Prisoner count rises to 17 823 as British pressure grows.
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New York
Cape Town
Namaqualand
Pella
Calvinia
Kenhardt
Cape Colony
Froneman
Venterstad
Zuurverg
Orange River
Alleman
Poort
Jamestown
Barkly East
Lady Grey
Dewet
Wolvehoek
Seneca
Orange River Colony
War cost in South Africa hit about seven point six million weekly
In the House of Commons on April 23, Secretary of War William Brodrick stated the war costs in South Africa over the last ten weeks averaged about 7.6 million dollars per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
William
John Brodrick
South Africa
Attleboro Thefts Grow as Reynolds Arrests Spark Suspicion
In Attleboro police and D. F. Briggs Company officials say Reynolds thefts at their jewelry factory may have extended to a car theft, not just a few weeks as Reynolds claimed. Police believe his arrest will lead to further arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attleboro
D. F. Briggs Comany
Charles Reynolds
Reynolds
Entertainers Sing At Minot Hall Tonight
A Gen performer will entertain at Minot Hall located at 60 West tonight at 8 20 PM. The show promises lively numbers and audience participation with a variety of songs.
Minister Arnold’s Enduring Call for Nervura Remedy
Rev E L Arnold of Mooers New York extols Dr Greene’s Nervura blood and nerve remedy for nervous prostration and debility. The minister praises its ability to restore energy, urges readers to begin use, and notes free counsel from Dr Greene at 384 Temple Place Boston Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
E. L. Arnold
M. E. Church
Mooers
Arnold
Worcester Edges Murphy In BU Law Senior Election
Boston University Law School seniors elected Mr. Worcester by a large margin over Mr. Murphy. The vote prompted cheers as Worcester thanked classmates and Ira H. Huggen received thanks for presiding. Nominees for secretary and vice president were Grace L Norris and Sarah E B Norris, both juniors after three years in the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Worcester
Sarah and
Grace Norris
Boston University Law School
Pres
Worcester
Ira H. Huggen
Grace Ll. Norris
Woburn
Sarah EB. Norris
Law School
Joseph E. Worcester
Townsend
Tae
Chickering
Sarah E. Norris
Crawford Stuwito
B. U. Law School
Chickerins
Etary
Boston Niversity Law School
Porto Rico Prosperous, Governor Allen Reports to Hay
The first annual Porto Rico affairs report by Governor Allen was presented to Secretary Hay. It covers colonial government development and operations and concludes the island is in generally prosperous condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Porto Rico
Washington
Hay
Goovernor Allen
Célonil
Miss McComb Heirship Battle Over Tarrytown Estate
Friends of Fannie Rayne McComb claim she will refuse Louis Hotvor and share the residuary estate with siblings. Relatives of Herzog assert a betrothal will be pursued despite the will. The children stand to receive income and ownership in the Tarrytown estate, with the widow and upkeep provisions included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fannie Rayne McComb
James Jennings McComb
Tarrytown
Louis Hotvor
Convay
Herzog
Ldren
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Dr. Clark
Delcasse
Gzar
Waldersee
War Office
Mgr. Tarnassi
Boston Wood
Capt. Greene
J. G. Greene
New Orleans
Massachusettes
Navy
Walter Ted
Ho Erick
Garden Rane
J.B. French
Europe
Hudson River Bridge
Pioneer Associates Dance Tonight
Mr. Murphy
Mr. War
Eter
Daniel R. Murphy
M'Comb
Rawlins
Government Dock
Brooklyn
Conran
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