Court Martial At State House Investigates Belcher Charge
A military court convened in the adjutant general’s office at the State House to probe Lieutenant Robert E. Belcher’s conduct unbecoming an officer. Seven witnesses testified and the trial adjourned for a week. Belcher is accused of misappropriating 686 dollars from soldiers in his Chelsea fire detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjutant General's
State House
Robert E. Belcher
Signal Corps
Belcher
Commonwealth
Chelsea
Maine
Hammond
Northampton
Leutenant
George F. H. Murray
Ninth Infantry Regiment
Howard L. Rogers
Field Artillery
Charles H. Cole
First Corps
Rogers
Brigham
Parker
Adjutant-General’s Office
Margaret Gilmore and Luella Blake Featured Pair
Margaret Gilmore and Luella Blake, described as young and decidedly good looking, are highlighted as a notable social pairing in a local society item. The note focuses on their appearance and social presence within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Gilmore
Luella Blake
Prices for Canisters By Weight Include Various Pack Sizes
The notice lists pricing at 60 cents per pound with options for half pound and quarter-pound canisters. It specifies weight-based pricing and container sizes offered.
Jealousy Over Larceny Leads Local Court Probation
In Municipal Court yesterday Miss Blake and Miss Gilbert faced accusations over wearing apparel and jewelry. The two friends claimed the items moved between them via a shared laundry bag until a jealousy dispute split them. Judge Wentworth put Margaret on six months probation after the adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Blake
Wentworth
Lawyer Brown
Miss Gilbert
Sawyer Brown
Endurance Test Ends as Army Officers Complete 90 Mile Run
In Burlington Vermont Major General Frederick Grant disperses 15 army officers after a three day endurance test from Fort Ethan Allen. The group averaged 30 miles daily totaling 90 miles in 20 hours 44 minutes, just 16 minutes under the allotted time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Fort Ethan Allen
Frederick Grant
Sagamore Hill Guests Include Noted Civic Leaders
Visitors at Sagamore Hill on August 12 included State Senator John Raines author of the liquor laws bearing his name, John Mitchell leader in labor affairs with the National Civic Federation, and Ralph M. Easley chairman of its executive council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Sagamore Hill
John Raines
John Mitchell
Labor
National Civic Federation
Ralph M. Easley
General Bou
Mitchell Visits Oyster Bay Informs Roosevelt Invite
Mr. Mitchell's visit drew interest due to Samuel Gompers activity in the national campaign. He said he did not discuss politics and aimed to invite the President to address the National Civic Federation in New York City in December. Roosevelt had not accepted due to possible conflicts. Senator Gaines said there was nothing public about his Oyster Bay errand and noted talks touched on the campaign and New York governorship but not on renomination of Governor Hughes. The President favors Hughes but will not be drawn into New York State politics.
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Mitchell
Samuel Gompers
Sagsmore Hill
Easley
Oyster Bay
National Civic Federation
New York City
Roosevelt
Gaines
New York
Hughes
York State
Taft
New York State
Knights of Pythias Thank Houghton and Dutton for Decor
Grand Chancellor George W. Penniman sent a letter of gratitude on behalf of 24 000 Pythian Knights of Massachusetts for the Boston Pythian week decorations at Houghton and Dutton. The display featured interwoven order colors with national emblems and Damon and Pythias figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton & Dutton
Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge
Boston
George W. Penniman
Mass
Knights of Pythias of
Massachusetts
Damon
Pythias
Order
Supreme Lodge
Somnambulist Prophet Predicts Hisgen Victory in Sleep
In West Springfield at 1 to 4 am, Joseph Bouldra, a sleepwalker, delivered a heated address from a window and veranda denouncing officials, praising Thomas J. Hisgen, and predicting Hisgen’s presidential win. He attacked prohibition and Bryan, apologizing to police only when awakened.
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West Springfield
Joseph Bouldra
Thomas J. Hisgen
Walter Shaw
J. J. Sullivan
Bouldra
Ivers
Prohibition
Bryan
Hisgen
Seven Men Drowned After Drill Misorder
The German cruiser Undine returned from target practice when a drill order "man overboard" was given. A cutter with 11 men left the ship and an engine room command to back was misread as go ahead, causing the cruiser to strike the boat and drown seven sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonderburg
Ger
Undine
Peace Society president resigns from Newtonville member
Mrs. George H. Shapley of Newtonville resigns from the American Peace Society, alleging the organization is not conducted on business principles. She sent her resignation by special delivery to the society headquarters yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Peace Society
George H. Shapley
Newtonville
Peace Society under fire in 1908 from member withdrawals
In Newtonville on August 13 1908 Mrs George H Shapley requests removal from the American Peace Society Boston Mass. citing abuses including excessive salaries for the secretary and allies. She notes many members plan to withdraw and mentions Rev Benjamin F Trueblood as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtonville
American Peace Society
Boston
Mass
The
Peace Society
Europe
George H. Shapley
Benjamin F. Trueblood
Graft Alleged at South Boston High School Grounds
A South Boston Citizens Association delegation charged graft in the grading of South Boston High School grounds. They alleged the contractor used only eight inches of loam instead of 15, and that street scrapings were used to fill the area. Civil Engineer H. H. Austin and Schoolhouse Commissioners were urged to investigate the $4200 contract.
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South Boston High School
Hibbard
Boston Citizens’ Association
William Milligan
Fitzgerald
H. H. Austin
Schoolhouse Commission
Noyes and
Bell
Thomas Lavelle
John Means
Michael J. Mahoney
John Lydon
Samuel Johnson
Lottery to Choose Knights of Pythias Convention Site
The Supreme Lodge adopted a lottery plan to decide the 1910 Knights of Pythias convention city. Milwaukee and the Southern city are excluded from further consideration, and invitations from other cities may be set aside. The final decision will be drawn from a hat at the 10 o clock session, aiming for fairness and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Milwaukee
Wis
Knights of Pythias
Supreme Lodge
Somerset
Big Fish Drowns Man in River Basin Collision
Charles Hillpot, a Bridgeport, Pennsylvania hotel clerk, drowned while bass fishing below Swede Street dam. He toppled from a boat after hooking a large fish in swift rapids. A Spokane, Washington fire report follows noting damage at Sand Point.
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Norristown
Penn
Swede Street Dam
Charles Hillpot
John Dillon
Bridgeport
Hillpot
Osmo-Chemic Physicians Offer Free Month Treatment
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians at 18 Boylston Street offer a free month of treatment including medicines for patients who begin or renew care by August 15. Free consultation and X-Ray examination, plus a perfected light therapy, are promised with a limited time frame and invitation to those previously treated elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylston Street
Osmo-Chemic Treatment Claims Cure for Asthma Patients
Dr Waterman of Stoughton Massachusetts and others report rapid relief or cure from asthma using the Osmo-Chemic Physicians New Discovery. Frank Pickel of Lynn Massachusetts and Mrs G E Eldridge of Westerly Rhode Island praise the treatment for asthma and bronchitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Tordoff
P. O
Newton Upper Falls
Mass
Lawrence
E. D. Waterman
Stoughton Mass
Frank Pickel
Winnepurkit Ave
Lynn
G. E. Eldridge
Williams St
Westerly, R. I
Ear Trouble Cured by QC mo-Chemic Treatment
Mrs BR Clarke of 968 Broadway Everett Massachusetts recounts twelve years of ear and jaw area trouble she suffered through hospital and private medical care with no relief. After a few QC mo-Chemic treatments she says she was cured and could eat solids again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
FE. Clarke
Broadway
Everett
Mass
Skin Disease Cured Claim by Local Resident
Mr. J. G. Blood of 26 Agassiz Avenue Waverly Massachusetts aged seventy says a skin ailment spread over his body was diagnosed as scabies by Osmo-Chemic Physicians. He reports instant relief and a permanent cure after their remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Blood
Agassiz Ave
Waverly
Mass
Osmo Chemic Physicians Cured Female Complaint
Miss A Madden of Old Chestnut Road Chestnut Hill Massachusetts reports relief from Female Complaint after seeking treatment from Osmo Chemic Physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Madden
Old Chestnut Rd
Chestnut HM
Mass
Osmo-Ghemic Medical System Adverts Incomplete Address
Fragmentary ad notes a medical system called Osmo-Ghemic with contact details and hours. It lists a suite and street address but the information is garbled. The notice references daily operation and mentions Sundays and holidays.
Chester scout cruiser set for record speed test voyage
The Chester will undergo an unprecedented speed trial in Portsmouth with a planned 2000 mile voyage to the Azores. Repairs finish by Friday and it may sail Saturday under Commander Henry B. Wilson with A F H Yates as engineer, as overtime work is authorized.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Chester
Azores
Ponta del Gada
San Miguel
Portugal
Henry B. Wilson
A. F. H. Yates
Newberry
Birmingham
Salem
Ponte Vel Gada
Warner's Safe Diabetes Cure Promoted by Rochester Dealer
Rochester real estate dealer H S Brewer recounts recovery from diabetes after using Warner's Safe Diabetes Cure. He reports reduced thirst and urination, lower sugar, weight gain, and overall health improvement. The testimonial includes his name, location, and date December 11 1907. A simple kidney health test follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
H. S. Brewer
Rochester
N. Y
Warner's Safe Diabetes Cure Trial Offer Ad
An advertisement claims analysis of urine by Warner's Medical Department and offers a free trial bottle of Warner's Safe Diabetes Cure. It asserts relief from constipation and liver torpor and promises postpaid shipment to readers who write from Rochester New York and cite the Boston Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
All T Oo
Warner’s Safe Cure CO
Rochester
N. Y
Boston Post
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the Provident Institution For Savings
New England
Cheney
Thresher Building
Temple Place
Philadelphia
DeLong
South 13Th Street
Corner Chestnut
Lieut. Belcher
Green Eyed Monster
Chums
Chase & Sanborn
Civic Federation
Pythians
Houghton & Dutton Co
South Boston
K. P
Spokane
Wash
Sand Point
Ida
Séoun
Tlantig Ocean
Axzorus Ponta
Boston Clinic
Tremont St
Moulton
Louise Chandler Moulton
Rutland Square
Reed
Ann
James Reed
Cottage Street
Church of the Assumption
Figars
Sander
Jamaica Plain
Mendet
Louis H. Sander
Centre Street
Orchard
Weeks
Tacoma
John Frank Weeks
North Malg Street
Inconia
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