East Somerville Child With Two Heads
A East Somerville mother gave birth to a baby with two heads. The infant, about twelve weeks old, has two necks and heads, one facing forward and the other rearward with incomplete features. Dr. J. H. Clarke says it is unprecedented. baby and mother, 20, are reported as healthy. The child weighed 14 pounds at birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Chapman
Otis Street
East Somerville
J. H. Clarke
Cross Street
Annals of
Medical Science
Public School Association Targets Citywide Rallies for School Board Slate
Secretary John F. Moors says the Public School Association expects to win all its school committee candidates. Rallies span city wards through election day with a Faneuil Hall mass meeting led by Mayor Higginson and MIT President Pritchett as slated speakers. Mrs. Mary E Cheney and Dr. Russell B. Miller head the Independent Women Voters’ bid, while the Democratic city committee gears up with ward rallies led by President Fitzgerald to support its School Board and Aldermen candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Moors
Public School Association
Faneuil Hall
Henry Lee Higginson
President Pritchett
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Philip J. Doherty
James J. Storrow
Michael J. Murray
George W. Anderson
Sarah J. Boyden
Independent Women Voters’ Association
Mary E. Cheney
Russell B. Miller
Ward 20
Cheney
Dr. Miller
Democratic City Committee
Fitzgerald
Board of Aldermen
Shields and Donovan Approve Surety Plan for Bond
Shields and Donovan back an ordinance requiring the Boston Street Department purchasing agent to bond the mayor for faithful performance. The bond amount is open to the city’s discretion. William J. Shields is identified as the purchasing agent in the street department.
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Shields
Donovan
Boston
William J. Shields
Boston Street Department
Bond
Street Department
Collins
Pierce
Nine named for aldermen in city council slate
The Good Government Association will announce a nine person slate for the Board of Aldermen, including four Democrats Edward L. Cauley Henry A. Frothingham and William J. Hennessey Fred J. Kneeland and five Republicans Fred E. Bolton Edward J. Bromberg Louis M. Clark Daniel C. Stanwood and William L. Rutan. Voters may choose any seven of these nine.
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Hennessey
Eeland
Edward L. Cauley
Fred E. Bolton
Edward J. Bromberg
Louis M. Clark
Daniel C. Stanwood
William L. Rutan
Good Government Association
The Housekeeper's Problem and Women's Health Advice
A column argues work patterns for women, contrasting office labor with housework, urging balanced routines and relaxation. It promotes Dr. J R V Pierce and his medical adviser books, claiming cures for female ailments and offering free, confidential guidance with consumer testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Died on a Little Cot in Cobbler's Shop
John B. Newman aged 72 from 1858 Dorchester avenue died after a week of illness in the cobbler shop which also served as his home. He had one living relative, a niece Mrs. Smith of 47 Adams street Roxbury, who was notified and will handle arrangements.
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J. R. V. Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Mary King
River Street
Troy
John B. Newman
Dorchester Avenue
Mrs. Smith
Adams Street
Roxbury
Big Decrease in Parker Vote in Presidential Returns
New York report of nearly complete state tallies shows Roosevelt with 7,702,180 votes and Parker with 6,119,704. The combined Roosevelt and Parker total, 12,821,884, trails McKinley and Bryan’s 1900 total by 753,752, with Socialist votes adding about 600,000, keeping overall 1900 totals about 550,000 ahead.
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New York
Roosevelt
Parker
McKinley
Bryan
False claims about Dr. Pierce product accused
A questionable notice warns against false statements about a medicinal compound, claiming it is a true blend of plants and that prosecutions will follow for misrepresenting its ingredients. It cites a disreputable association and a leadership title in vague terms.
Curley Campaign Plans Second Rally at Valley Club
Alderman James M. Curley prepares his second re election rally for tomorrow afternoon at the Valley Club in Ward 19 near Columbus avenue and Centre street. Speakers include Representative William W. Clark and Jeremiah J. Good with several Democratic Board of Aldermen candidates. Curley managers announce 300 to 400 canvassers city wide by week end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Curley
Valley Club
Columbus Avenue
Centre Street
Curley
Tammany Club
William W. Clark
Jeremiah J. Good
Board of Aldermen
Roxbury
James Curley
Recital at Steinert Hall by L Willard Flint with Zella Cole
L Willard Flint presented a song recital at Steinert Hall with pianist Zella Cole. Flint sang works by Handel Stanford Strauss Tschaikowsky Schumann Margeret Lang Gomes Foote Gounod, praised for power and enunciation. Cole accompanied Schumann Leschetizky Debussy, though her solo pieces drew less praise. A fair audience enjoyed the program and regarded Flint as a reliable performer.
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Steinert Hall
L. Willard Flint
Zella Cole
Flint
Handel
Stanford
Strauss
Tschaikowsky
Schumann
Margaret Lang
Gomes
Foote
Gounod
Miss Cole
Leschetizky
Debussy
Mt. Vernon Church
Canadian Girl’s Charges About Boston Conductor Debated
Readers respond to a Canadian visitor from Toronto who says a Roxbury car conductor refused a transfer after fare was paid and rejected a $5 gold certificate at Pleasant Street station. Letters defend conductors and describe monetary barriers, while others cite Toronto and U.S. practices.
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Roxbury
Pleasant Street
Boston
Toronto
Canada
Lawrence
Post
Montreal
King Street
Oston
Grand Trunk Railway Company
Everett
Wonderful Cure CGF Sore Hands Battle
Cutiura recounts extreme pain and suffering tied to a medical ordeal labeled as the most awful in memory. The piece emphasizes resilience and a dramatic recovery gesture following severe distress.
Eight Doctors Failed to Help Suffering Hands
Thomas A. Clancy of 810 N Montgomery St Trenton New Jersey recounts years of severe hand sores from water exposure with skin peeling and pain. After trying eight doctors and various remedies he found relief using Cuticura products, noting no pain since and continued ability to work.
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Thomas A. Clancy
N. Montgomery St
Trenton
N. J
Nia
London
Charter
Paix
Restor
Columbuq Ve. Drea & C
Bole Proprietoss
Me Sud Cifhce Crest Baie Bok
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Greater Boston
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Somerville
Rouse City
Miller
Democratic
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Washington Street
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W.l.douglas
W. L. Douglas
Jockton
Mass
W.L. Douglas
Desore
Evaruwhara
Douglas
Corona Colt
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G. C
Eli
Elmer Chickering
Good Government
Charlestown
Henry A. Frothingham
Back Bay
William J. Hennessey
Dorchester
Fred J. Kneeland
West Roxbury
South End
James Donovan
Mr. Donovan
Mr. Shields
Albany Street
R. V. Pierce
Lorid’s
Curley Rally
MR. Flint
Chester
Prince St
A. C
Sieeteed
Cutiura
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