Senator Alger Struck by Illness on Michigan Central Train
United States Senator R. A. Alger, traveling toward Detroit, was seized with acute indigestion last night and later moved home by ambulance. He is said to be better today, though still in bed, with danger passed. The ex-national G A R commander is listed as in serious condition but improving.
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Detroit
Mich
United States
R. A. Alger
Russell A. Alger
Michigan
Tion
Michigan Central
Somerset Associates Annual Ball Planned in Bethesda Hall
The 15th annual Somerset Associates ball will be held in Bethesda Hall on Wednesday evening, April 26. Officers include President J. Frank O Hare Secretary Edward J Dixon Treasurer Joseph J Norton and directors Hon Michael J Sullivan William J Drummond Councilmen John J Driscoll Thomas F Cogan John Shea Jr and Captain John H Dunn. Committees are directed by Deputy Superintendent of Streets Joseph J Norton.
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Somerset Associates
Bethesda Hall
J. Frank O'Hare
Edward J. Dixon
Joseph J. Norton
Michael J. Sullivan
John E. Baldwin
John H. Dunn
John J. Driscoll
Daniel J. Barry
Thomas F. Coogan
John T. Shea, Jr
Douglas Club Ball Tonight at Roughan Hall
Tonight features the Douglas Club gala at Roughan Hall with a large local and state leader attendance. Representative Francis J. Doherty chairs the ball committee and Ex-Alderman John J. Mahoney will lead the grand march with Mrs. Mahoney, as over a thousand guests are expected.
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Charlestown
Douglas Club
Roughan Hall
City Hall
Francis J. Doherty
John J. Mahoney
Chickering
Reception for AOH Division 34 Officials in Parkman Hall
Division 34 of the Ancient Order of Hi bernians held a reception in Parkman Hall with state president Matthew Cummings and Suffolk county president Captain John H Dillon among the honored guests. New candidates were initiated and a social session followed with talks on the order's work and cooperation among Catholic societies. The next meeting is set for May 9 to discuss summer entertainments.
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Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Parkman Hall
Matthew Cummings
John H. Dillon
Suffolk County
William F. Henderson
Thomas F. Lally
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Get Rosy Knight in Armor Sparks Boston Ad Buzz
Edward Broderick of the American Advertiser notes Apuero Knight ads in Boston. He says Get Rosy signals color and health, the Knight fights false foods, Apitero is rich in plant iron, Iowa tests claim strong protein, and the food is praised for taste and substantial health value.
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Boston
Edward Broderick
Touraine
Apuero Knight
Apuero
Iowa
Typewritten love notes scandal in Yorkville court case
The Yorkville Municipal Court heard that a set of love letters professing deep affection were not written by the supposed author Robert Wolseley but were cribbed from Bulwer Lytton and Laura Jean Libbey. Three men allegedly contributed to the letters written on a brother’s office typewriter as part of a suit for Mrs. Leone Richter’s medical bills.
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Stein
Robert Wolseley
Bulwer Lytton
Laura Jean Libbey
New York
Damon
Pythias
Enrique de G. Wolseley
Leone Richter
Yorkville Municipal Court
Sidney A. Stein
Enrique Wolseley
Rep J T Barrett Weds Miss Brady in Cambridge Ceremony
Representative James T. Barrett of Cambridge and Miss Mary E. Brady of Jamaica Plain wed at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament Jamaica Plain in a nuptial mass celebrated yesterday. The Rev John J Downey led with assistors and deacon. Bridesmaids were Maude E and Christine M Brady. Best man was Dr John S Thompson. The couple received varied gifts and left for New York. they plan abroad in June and return to reside in Cambridge in the fall.
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James T. Barrett
Cambridge
Mary E. Brady
Jamaica Plain
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
John J. Downey
Thomas S. Butler
Peter C. Quinn
Maude E
Christine M. Brady
John S. Thompson
Waltham Plans Revival of Lawn Tennis Club
Waltham will host a revived lawn tennis club this summer with prominent organizers including Alderman Frank L. Barnes, Roger Brown and P. F. Irving Locke. Grounds are secured at the Nathan Warren estate on Webster Street.
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Waltham
Frank L. Barnes
Roger Brown
PF. Irving Locke
Nathan Warren
Webster Street
Cure for infant sores with Cuticura Soap and Ointment
A Coburn Street mother in Akron Ohio recalls her infant daughter covered with sores and a face eaten away. After three doctors failed, neighbors urged Cuticura. Half a cake of soap and a box of ointment cured the child, leaving her skin clear as a newborn. Cost was 75 cents, not five dollars.
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Cuticura
Cutiurn
G. J. Steese
Coburn St
Akron
Ohio
Critics call histories and songs misused in schools
Mrs. Fannie Fern Andrews at the Fathers and Mothers Club argues current school histories misrepresent nation building and promote harmful patriotism. She condemns teaching songs like The Star Spangled Banner and urges peace education and focus on statesmen over soldiers.
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Fannie Fern Andrews
Fathers and Mothers
New Century
Woman Would Ruin Merchants Crusade Against Philadelphia
Mrs. Charlotte Smith leader of the Women's Rescue League returns to Washington to press a plan for social purification of Philadelphia. She aims to persuade Congress to remove tariffs on items tied to Pennsylvania’s manufacturing life to punish local business leaders for perceived vice. She seeks Southern merchants to boycotted Philadelphia goods and to mobilize other women in a trade-diversion campaign.
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Washington
Charlotte Smith
Women’s Rescue League
Philadelphia
Congress
Pennsylvania
M. J. Keating Dies Suddenly at 51 in Boston Home
Michael J. Keating longtime press agent and Keith's Theatre assistant manager died of heart disease at his Worcester Street apartment. He was last seen Saturday evening and had lived in Boston for 20 years. Born in Halifax 51 years ago he worked as compositor and proofreader, with the Plant steamship line, and at Keith's. He leaves a widow two sons J S Keating Frank and George and several siblings.
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Michael J. Keating
Keith's Theatre
Worcester Street
Keating
Boston
Plant Steamship Line
Keith
Found Dead in Public Bath at West End facilities
A 37 year old Russian man identified as Jacob Wishnensky was found dead in a public bath at 2 Leverett Avenue West End owned by Samuel Katz. He entered the bath office shortly before 1 PM and was discovered by Katzs son about a half hour later with the body submerged. He had arrived from Russia about three weeks ago and officials weigh death as possible accident or self harm.
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Jacob Wishnensky
Leverett Avenue
West End
Samuel Katz
Woman's Picture Found With Dead Man in Falmouth
Portland April 24. From papers on the body of a man found yesterday in a secluded spot in Falmouth it is believed to be John Frank Steeve of Hillsboro New Brunswick. The throat was cut and the body covered with blood. A small photograph of a woman about 30 was among his papers.
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Portland
Falmouth
John Frank Steeve
Hillsboro
N. B
Funeral of Timothy Lyons in Brookline Mass
Funeral services for Timothy Lyons of Brookline, formerly of the West End, were held at St Mary’s Church in Brookline with a solemn high mass. Rev. M. T. McManus led the rites, assisted by Rev. Father Butler and Rev. J. A. Costello. pallbearers included S Bernard E. Crosby, William H. Lyons, Jere J. Lyons, T. J. Sullivan, George Shannon and Christopher J. Fay. Prayers at Holyhood Cemetery were offered by Rev. Father Linehan and Rev. M. T. McManus.
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Timothy Lyons
Brookline
West End
J. Mary’s Church
M. T. McManus
Father Butler
J. A. Costello
T. P. Linehan
Biddeford
Bernard E. Crosby
William H. Lyons
Jere J. Lyons
T. J. Sullivan
George Shannon
Christopher J. Fay
Holyhood
Father Linehan
Techs Week Of Festivity At Tech
Tech junior week unfolds with a holiday from Thursday noon to Monday for all students. The week features a spring concert and dance, the Tech prom at Hotel Somerset, a fashionably decorated ballroom, and the annual Technique rush behind the Boston Art Museum. A two show Tech show runs at Hollis Street Theatre with sold out status and premiums for tickets. The week closes with a parade to Rogers steps and the usual ceremonies before ending junior week.
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Technology
Tech
Hotel Somerset
Boston Art Museum
Pritchett
Hollis Street
the Park
Robert Edeson
Rogers Steps
Seven Reserve Officers to Be Sworn In as Patrolmen
The Police Board announced the appointment of seven reserve officers as patrolmen after passing exams. The new patrollers are Ernest W. Robertson Division 6 Frank Rooney Division 9 William A C Husbig John W Boutilier Division 10 William H Ryan Philip B Smith Division 12 and John H Moe Gillivray Division 16. They will be sworn in this morning.
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Police
Ernest W. Robertson
Frank Rooney
William A. C. Husbig
John W. Boutilier
William H. Ryan
Philip B. Smith
John H. Moe Gillivray
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Smith
the Centaur Company
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Erric
Gilchrist
Washington Street
Winter Street
Lilly
REP
J. T. Barrett
Miss Brady
Manley and McDaniels
Representative Barrett
Davis Optical CO
Park Square
New England
Ness
Patri
Post Young Woman
America
Republic
Caroline J. Cook
Philadel
Phia
M. J. Keating
TECHS
Dr. Pritchett
Tech Rush
Hollis
Tech Parade
FORSA
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Tremont St
Butler’s Branch
LEGA
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