Pay Honor to Gates Memory in New York and Port Arthur
The body of John W. Gates arrives from Paris on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. Mrs. Gates and son Charles accompany. Funeral in New York at the Hotel Plaza tomorrow morning. Memorial service planned in Port Arthur with local officials and churches, attended by thousands from Port Arthur and nearby Texas cities.
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New York
John W. Gates
Paris
Port Arthur
Hills’ Lodge
The
Texas Company
Beaumont
Houston
Orange
Galveston
Texas
Summer colds and the Peruna remedy claim
The piece argues summer colds are as common as winter ones and harder to cure due to hot weather. It touts Peruna as a universal remedy that promptly expels summer colds. Miss Ivy Gray of Fairview Kentucky cites Peruna as the best medicine for coughs and colds, noting it cures quickly and strengthens the body.
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Ivy Gray
Fairview
Letters warn against infidelity and polygamy
A reader branded as Sally faces accusations of engaging with a married man while Marie admonishes a wife to remain faithful. The writer urges repentance, explains consequences for spouses and children, and condemns polygamy as a cause of moral decay.
Fortune Telling Ad by Dr A Zerola in Havana Cuba
An astrology advertisement offers life guidance in love health wealth and marriage. It promises past present and future revelations and urges sending birth date and 6 cents for a reply from Dr A Zerola Havana Cuba at Dent 45B.
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A. Zerola
Havana
Cuba
Question on inexpensive substitutes for rubber sheets
A reader asks sisters for a cheap alternative to rubber crib sheets. She reports rubber wears out quickly and oilcloth cracks and seeks a durable affordable substitute. She signs off as Jeanette.
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Jeanette
Guidance on Starting Solid Food for One-Year-Old
A mother asks the Sisters about beginning solids for her one year old. She has only given formula via bottle so far, seeks experiences, and requests practical feeding suggestions and timing. She signs with a cheerful greeting.
Kitchen Shower Etiquette and Timing Questions
In a letter to Dear Sisters, the writer asks whether a kitchen shower should be given a month or two after marriage since the couple will not yet be housekeeping. They seek guidance on who hosts, where held, how to give invitations, and suggestions for refreshments and other details.
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Sewing Circle
Boston Daily and
Sunday Post
New England
Boston Post
Sally
Utah
Marie
Forging Suspect Alonzo Stevens Sought After Newport Arrest
Alonzo Y. Stevens, a Rockport Maine grammar school principal, was arrested in Newport for passing a worthless $80 check and fined $50. He is wanted here on larceny and forgery charges after using a forged signature on a Camden Bank check to buy $176 in goods in Boston and Rockport. Inspector Walter Abbott left for Newport with warrants to rearrest Stevens once he pays the Newport fine.
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Alonzo Y. Stevens
Rockport
Newport
Stevens
Boston
Parker House
R. W. Carleton
Camden
Rockland
Carleton
Walter Abbott
Firm Fails to Push Its Contempt Case
The S. R. Briggs Company did not appear in the equity session of the Superior Court regarding contempt proceedings against John H. Murray of Milton for failing to turn over household furniture. The furniture had been mortgaged to the company by Murray and his wife years ago for a small loan. Judge Pierce referred to money lenders as blood suckers earlier in July.
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S. R. Briggs Company
Superior Court
John H. Murray
Milton
Murray
Pierce
Father of American Cricket Dies at 84 in Philadelphia
William Rothh Wister of Philadelphia, famed as The Father of American Cricket, died at his Saunderstown Rhode Island summer home last night. He belonged to an old Philadelphia family and, apart from one member, was the city's oldest practicing lawyer. He helped promote the Philadelphia Cricket Club and was 84 years old.
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Philadelphia
William Rothh Wister
Saunderstown
R. I
Wister
Philadelphia Cricket Club
Judge threatens to revoke support order in Boston case
Judge Pierce of the Superior Court awarded Mrs. Katherine P. O Neil a weekly $2 from her husband s $10 salary after a non support complaint. He warned that if lawyers receive any part of the stipend he will revoke the order. Mrs O Neil asked how she could live in one room with a baby and the judge declined to comment.
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Judge Pierce
Superior Court
Katherine P. O'Neil
Somerville
Pierce
O'Neil
Raymond Avenue
Supreme Court Allows Durant to Accept Wellesley Sale Proceeds
In a final ruling Judge Sheldon held that Pauline Durant widow of Wellesley College founder may receive $4500 from the sale of property deeded in 1902 for a boys club. The court ruled on terminating a charitable trust and the Commonwealth waived its claim.
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Supreme Court
Sheldon
Pauline Durant
Wellesley College
Are With Dr. Wiley More Strongly Than Ever
A reader from East Jaffrey New Hampshire responds to a Post editorials contesting Wiley’s Day. The letter defends Dr Wiley as upright and argues officials like Dunlap and McCabe must be removed to restore public trust and proper punishment for abuses.
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Dr. Wiley
Wiley
Messrs. Dunlap, McCabe
More Postal Banks for New England
Washington August 22 seventy post offices twenty first class and six second class were designated by Postmaster General Hitchcock as postal savings banks. Among the first class offices named are Manchester New Hampshire Pawtucket Rhode Island and Burlington Vermont.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Manchester
N. H
Pawtucket
R. I
Burlington
V T
Found Dead in Entry Bartholomew Coughlin in Boston
Bartholomew Coughlin of 121 Eighth Street South Boston was found dead in an entry of 2 Joiner Street Charles T yesterday morning. Medical Examiner Watters ruled death due to natural causes.
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Bartholomew Coughlin
Eighth Street
Boston
Joiner Street
Charlest
Tant
Watters Ced
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Wolf’s
MY Clothier
Hanover
Portland
Varius
Oxfords
Hewson
Washington ST
Tel
Wilson Bros
Ford G. Long
Mrs Rocks
Faily Friend
Alma
Pfaff’s
Massachusetts Breweries Company
Hawley Street
Forger
Maine
Catherine B. Concannon
Dorchester
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James E. O’connell
Eradico
DICO
Bostom
Moughston
Datton
Andrew Toth
Pittsburg
Hungary
Andrew Carnegie
Lfe
Toth
Kronprinzessin
Los Angeles
Michael Pistachio
Providence
Cal
Pistachio
Chicago
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Henry Siegel Co
Hayward Place
iHenry Siegel Co
Mass
Rocker Ag
Horlick
Bes
Horlick’s
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