Elopement Reunites Brother and Deserts Roxbury Couple
William F Swank of Roxbury discovers his home stripped of most possessions after Alice Swank formerly Alice Campbell of Worcester elopes with his brother Walter Swank. The child was left at a neighbor’s house and the pair vanished after a dispute over domestic life. William seeks the missing couple.
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William F. Swank
Grove Street
Roxbury
Alice Swank
Walter Swank
Alice Campbell
Worcester
Swank
William
Mrs Hains to testify in her husband’s defence
The testimony outlines Mrs Hains admitting long standing affection for Annis and improprieties during a period she was away for medical reasons. It describes Captain Hains’ alleged insanity, the family dynamics, and potential strategic use of Mrs Hains as a witness for the defence.
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Mrs. Hains
Forty-third Street
Lexington
Annis
Gerard Hotel
Anderson
Captain Hains
Thornton Hains
Thornton
John P. Hains
Hains
Thorton Hains
Shay
Bayside
Libby
Brooklyn
Private Art Gallery Plan Sparks Tax Duty Dispute
The subject, likened to a noble of 15th century Italy, seeks to convert a property into a private Isabella Museum Not Public to dodge duties she deems outrageous. The move suggests a tax avoidance motive and raises questions about the formal status of the institution.
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Isabella
Gardner Museum case restricts public admission duties owed
The Stuart Gardner Museum in the Fenway faced a duty decision after Mrs. Gardner restricted public access. An 1903 government inspection found the exhibition not a public collection, imposing $180,000 in duties. Assistant US District Attorney Garland noted her intent to gift the collection and import $950,000 in art over two years. The report questioned whether the display was public or private.
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Stuart Gardner
Fenway
Swift Denies Gardner Interview Was Misrepresented
Henry W. Swift, counsel for Mrs. Gardner, rebutted Boston papers claim that the exclusive interview was obtained by misrepresentation. He says Mrs. Gardner recalled a newspaper man presenting as a reporter, not a custom house official, and that she did not state she terminated the interview upon learning the truth.
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Henry W. Swift
Gardner
Democrats Hopeful Across Vermont and Maine Campaigns
Democratic editor A. G. Jackson reports Vermont Democrats are hopeful but short of funds while Republicans mobilize big campaigns led by Fred C. Williams and George H. Prouty. In Maine, Democrats show active organization and may gain in Cumberland County, with two or three counties possible.
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A. G. Jackson
Vermont
Jackson
Fred C. Williams
George H. Prouty
Newport
National Committee
Maine
Roosevelt backs Hughes renomination in New York
President Roosevelt told Republican leaders that Governor Hughes should be renominated and warned that refusing would harm the national ticket in several doubtful states. The message reached State Chairman Woodruff in the Adirondacks from a well connected source.
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New York
Roosevelt
Hughes
Woodruff
Adirondacks
Roosevelt Ends Rift Over Taft Nomination at Sagamore Hill
At Sagamore Hill a conference broke an ultimatum with participants James Sherman Hitchcock Meyer Cocks Bennet Cady and others. President Roosevelt said party managers failed to show broad Republican opposition beyond racing interests and the machine and reiterated his desire for Taft to be renominated, believing Hughes’ renomination would aid Taft in several states.
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Sagamore Hill
James 8. Sherman
Hitchcock
Meyer
W.W. Cocks
William S. Bennet
Michael J. Cady
Roosevelt
Taft
Hughes
Wright Leaves Dayton for Washington for Fort Meyer flights
Orville Wright departed Dayton for Washington to ready his aircraft for flight tests at Fort Meyer with the airplane already in the capital.
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Dayton, CO
Orville Wright
Washington
Fort Meyer
Capital
Bushong Noted Old-Time Catcher Dies in Brooklyn
Dr. Albert J. Bushong former St. Louis Browns and Brooklyn catcher dies at his Brooklyn home. Born in Philadelphia 52 years ago he vied with King Kelly in the eighties for backstop honors. He retired from baseball in 1900 and practiced dentistry in Brooklyn. He leaves a widow.
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Doc Bushong
New York
Albert J. Bushong
St. Louis Browns
Brooklyn
Bushong
Philadelphia
Boston’s Rawson and Lewiston’s Cunningham Tie After Fast Bout
Tommy Rawson of Boston and Mike Cunningham of Lewiston fought six whirlwind rounds at Twin City Athletic Club in Lewiston. The bout ended in a draw with both fighters presenting clever and determined performances.
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Rawson
Mike Cunningham
Lewiston
Tommy Rawson
Boston
Twin City Athletic Club
Mothersill Seasick Remedy Promises Safe Travel Relief
Sickness fears aboard ships or cars are eased by Mothersill's Seasick Remedy. The广告 claims no narcotics, broad guarantees, pocket-size capsules, and availability on steamships and at Boston drug firms with testimonials and direct orders from Detroit makers.
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Mothersill
Peis
Mothersill Remedy Co., Ltd
Cleland Building
Detroit
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Ife
Weigert & Meyer
Retty Gray
Weilgert & Meyer
Madras
Cheviot
Brown & Gray
Vorenhberg
Washington, Hanover and
Elm Streets
Virgin and Child
Jack
United States Customs Officials
Montpelier
Big Stick
Wright
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