Filene Plans New Store to Expand Service and Jobs
Edward A. Filene confirms acquisition of Washington Summer and Hawley streets property for a flagship store to be among the world’s largest. He says the move will boost efficiency lower prices and expand employment likely adding about 1100 staff as preparations proceed over the next 18 months.
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Edward A. Filene
Washington, Summer
Hawley Streets
Filene
Boston
New England
Busi
Reverend Lassiter Links Pulpit Rights to Marriage at Delaware Convention
At Georgetown Delaware April 28 the Rev N C Lassiter of Wilmington argued no man may preach unless married claiming a wife's labor halves a preacher's burden. He noted a new gambling law promoted by Recorder I Yost. Two Newark pastors requested copies of the statute to curb local lottery activity in their communities.
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Georgetown
Del
N. C. Lassiter
Wilmington
Delaware State Sunday School Association
Lassiter
I. Yost
Montclair
Recorder Yost
Newark
Free Toothbrushes for City Pupils in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on April 28 Dr. P. B. McCullough and assistants will distribute 20 000 toothbrushes and 40 gross of tooth powder to public school children at City Hall free dental clinics. City dentists with over 20 years’ practice funded the gifts, given after treatment to ensure proper care and preservation of first molars and filled cavities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
P. B. McCullough
City Hall
Wild West Tommy Runs Off With Baker Wagon
Nine year old Tommy McLane known as Wild West drove off in a baker's wagon after spotting 82 pies. He ate six pies then dumped the rest in the street, drove to police HQ and claimed he found the wagon in his father’s barn. He is held for Juvenile Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Penn
Tommy McLane
Me Fadder
Montclair Ministers Plan May Sermon Against Gambling
Montclair New Jersey pastors from the leading churches will preach a united sermon condemning gambling on a designated May Sunday. The plan follows a request made to Recorder Henry to coordinate the church actions.
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Montclair
N. J
Henry
Trade shift aims at winning new customers next year
The speaker states a shift in focus from neglecting current trade to prioritizing new customers. The plan emphasizes making these customers understand the intended service quality and type.
Fire at Fort Hill Storage Warehouse Causes Major Loss
A basement fire at 9 Purchase Street in the seven story Fort Hill Storage Warehouse destroyed fuel in inflammable stock and heavily damaged the Chandler Farquhar & Co premises on the lower floors. Total loss estimated at about 80 000 dollars with Hodgdon Brothers also damaged by water. Firemen fought a stubborn blaze as smoke filled the area and several firefighters were overcome by fumes.
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Fort Hill Storage Warehouse Company
Purchase Street
Chandler, Farquhar & Co
Hodgdon Brothers
Blackmail Trial Begins in Old Bailey Case
London April 28 Alexandre Tschermacieff was arraigned at the Old Bailey on charges of attempting to blackmail the Duchess de Choigeul Prestin once Mrs Charles Hamilton Payne of Boston The only new evidence came from George Rodier of Paris who testified that the defendant sought twenty thousand dollars for letters claimed to be written by the duchess to Mount de Aulby de Gra
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London
Alexandre Tschermacieff
Old Bailey Court
Duchess de Choigeul- Prestin
Charles Hamilton Payne
Boston
George Rodier
Paris
Mount de Aulby de Gra
Special Car To Save Pet Dog Eye In New York
Mr and Mrs M Van Beason of New York traveled in a special Santa Fe car through Los Angeles on a San Diego to New York run to seek urgent treatment for their Cantonese spaniel whose eye ailment could threaten blindness. The dog’s illness arose while exhibited at a San Diego show.
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Los Angeles
Cal
M. van Beason
New York
Santa Fe
San Diego
New York City
Mr. van Bea
Monkey Given Court Conviction For Assault In Chicago
Miss Isisse Goldberg of 928 South Ashland Boulevard won a judgment of 145 dollars after a monkey owned by a department store attacked her on January 6. The animal was proven vicious and named in court with the owner present. Goldberg suffered lacerations and missed two months of work. The monkey appeared in court and was identified by the plaintiff.
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Chicago
Newcomer
Isisse Goldberg
Ashland Boulevard
Miss Goldberg
Romanic Leaves Today With Large Cabin and Steerage Load
The White Star liner Romanic sails this morning carrying 288 cabin passengers at capacity and more than 600 steerage travelers. Twenty aliens are to be sent back, including two Italians with prison records. Notables aboard include Charles R. Dean and A. L. Bates among others. First stop is Monte Delgada next Friday, then Gibraltar Algiers Naples and Genoa.
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Europe
White Star Line
Charles R. Dean
United States Commission
A.L. Bates
Pennsylvania
Charles G. Saunders
Lawrence
Onta Delgada
Gibralar
Algiers
Naples
Genoa
2 Cents on Dollar for Dowie Stockholders
In Chicago on April 28 more than 500 Dowie stockholders worldwide will receive 12.8 cents on the dollar of their contributed funds. Checks were mailed yesterday to 676 stockholders across the globe.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Zion
Stage Show slate from Shubert to Globe in Boston
The Boston stage week features Harbens Ann Boyd at the Shubert with Lucille La Verne debuting as a dramatist. De Wolf Hopper closes at the Shubert. The Old Town with Montgomery and Stone appears at the Boston Theatre. Barry of Ballymore ends at the Hollis. Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm renews at the Hollis. The Arcadians at the Colonial sustains popularity. Jumping Jupiter with Richard Carle and Edna Wallace Hopper headlines Tremont. The Virginian at Globe. Mile Adeline Genee farewell at Colonial. The End of the Bridge 100th at Castle Square. The Parish Priest after Happy Hooligan at Grand Opera House. Keith’s Theatre features Nat M Wills and Fanny Rice. Howard showcases Fun in a Training Camp. Bowdoin Square hosts George N Brown. Trocaderos close at Casino. Queens of the Jardin de Paris at Waldron’s. Columbia brings comic opera stars. Scenic Temple runs all day. Hub Theatre features Anderson sisters and Millard brothers.
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Shubert
Will N. Harben
Old Town
Barry
Ballymore
Chauncey Olcott
Boston
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Hollis
Majestic Theatre
Prince of Pilsen
Henry W. Savage
Colonial
Richard Carle
the Tremont
Edna Wallace Hopper
Adeline Genee
Colonial Theatre
London
the Dryad
John Craig
Castle Square Theatre
Charles Lovenhberg
Howard & North
Wellington
George N. Brown
Scollay Square
Fens
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Waldron
Casino
Queens of the Jardin de Paris
Columbia
Farren
Order
Scenic Temple
Anderson Sisters
Hanson and Company
Millard Brothers
Caroline Pulliam
Williams
Rose
Hub Theatre
Jury Criticism of Gotham Police Sparks City Debate
Three grand juries in New York diverge on the police crisis. The additional grand jury blasts a demoralized force and unrestrained gangs, while the regular grand jury praises efficiency and calls for no fault. Judge Rosalsky backs the demoralized view. a separate panel probes Commissioner Cropsey and Deputy Flynn amid resignation chatter.
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New York
James$. Cropsey
William Tl. Flynn
Rosalsky
Court of Special Sessions
Rosalisky
Lawson buys English hackney Vanity Fair mate for Bonnie
Last month Mr. Lawson paid 6000 dollars for Vanity Fair the topshow English hackney. He plans to pair her with Glorious Bonnie’s daughter raised at Dreamwold to prove American trotters can win in the show ring. The two will be exhibited today and tonight side by side and as a tandem at the London show during coronation week.
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Mr. Lawson
Vanity Fair
Glorious Bonnie
Dreamwold
Bonnie
Lassie
Europe
London
Lawson
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the Press Publishing Co
Harry Palmer
TrRatr
Tommy
Vicious Monkey
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Kirke la Shellie Company
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