Woman Helps Breakdown Warns Against Local Remedies
A bustling street scene centers on a carriage with a broken wheel as bystanders offer fixes. The tale shifts to a critique of treating symptoms rather than root causes, praising Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women and advertising its benefits for nervous and reproductive disorders. testimonials from readers endorse its efficacy during pregnancy and uterine illness, urging women to seek expert care at the Buffalo Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
R. V. Pierce
Kian
Erce
Fires Plague Tenement Block on Pleasant Street Somerville
At least three incendiary fires were started yesterday in the big tenement block 21 to 39 Pleasant Street Somerville. Firemen found kerosene odor and oil in basements and door windows forced. A pint oil bottle and kindling were seized as evidence of arson. Damages about 500 dollars. further blazes were prevented by prompt extinguishment. Engine 36 of Boston also had an axle break in Sullivan Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Street
Somerville
Fred Sanderson
James R. Hopkins
Barker
Hopkins
Chief Hopkins
Edward A. Carter
Binding options for paper covers with embossed design
The notice explains that for paper covers, if French cloth with beautifully embossed covers are desired, ten cents extra should be sent to pay the additional cost, totaling 31 cents, for a more handsome and durable binding.
Coal Fire At Prison Point Pockets On Boston & Maine
Fireboat and laborers stay on duty as coal in Prison Point pockets remains afire. A track will be laid through the heap to load coal onto cars for transport. Much coal may be usable for engines, but total loss and disposition of remaining coal are not yet determined by Boston & Maine officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prison Point
Boston & Maine
Ottawa Fire Destroys Multiple Establishments on Sparks Street
A midnight blaze in Ottawa Ontario caused about 400000 in damage. Mrs Turner's confectionery started the fire and McDonald Bros adjoining store Holbrooks tailoring and C Ross Co were hit. Ross Co suffered 260000 in losses. Building owner B Partney faced 30000 loss. Fireman Stanford died from injuries.
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Ottawa
Ont
B. Partney
Holbrook
Stanford
Blanket Bonanza At Shepard Norwell Co In Boston
Cold nights forecast and Shepard Norwell Co advances a massive blanket sale in Boston. 125 cases or 4000 pairs on display, with white gray red and fancy blankets selling quickly as crowds rush to the second floor. Limited quantities per buyer in places to aid boarding houses and hotels, sale ongoing while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Shepard, Norwell & Co
Governor Elect Wolcott Adds Major Morgan to Staff
Major Richard H. Morgan of the First Infantry has been added to Governor elect Wolcott’s staff. The addition completes the staff and finalizes the governor’s official personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. Morgan
First Infantry
Elect Wolcott
Wife Wets While He Gives Love to Another, Couple Arrested
Reported crime news states a husband and wife were arrested after a man accused his partner of infidelity. The article notes the husband’s act of self harm upon discovery of the affair and the couple's arrest.
Deserter lover case shocks Greenfield community
Fred Allen and Grace E. Baker were arrested at his Chapman street home after a string of scandalous affairs. Baker, 19, daughter of Mrs. Goddard, had married Alonzo Baker in a double wedding in Tolland. Both pleaded guilty to wrongdoing and were bound over to the April grand jury with $300 bail each. Allen is a Buckland native and a Fitchburg Railroad freight conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Fred ©. Allen
Grace E. Baker
Chapman Street
Allen
Baker
Daniel A. Goddard
Alonzo A. Baker
Tolland
Conn
Tragic Death by Poison in New York City
Frank De Wolf, 35, consumed poison in Paterson after domestic strife with his wife Kate Callin. He threatened suicide if she did not reconcile, then drank heavily, collapsed near her father's home, and died at Cadmus saloon after being brought to the hospital. His brother suspects the act was meant to kill himself before his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank de Wolf
Kate Callin
Paterson
de Wolf
Deserted Bride Berths from Loraine to New York
Angie Whitford 20, daughter of Loraine police chief, traveled to New York after a fiancé promised marriage. He took her to a West Part ninth street flat, left $100 for furniture, then pressed for a postponed ceremony and a hotel, later refusing to wed. She sought help at police headquarters and was sent home.
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New York
Angie Whitford
Loraine
Albany
Miss Whitford
West Party
Eighth Street
Hope
Clarence Lyman Collins denies Edith engagement rumors
New York dispatch reports Clarence Lyman Collins states there is no truth to persistent rumors about his daughter Miss Edith's engagement. The denial follows repeated newspaper speculation since early December.
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Miss Collins
New York
Clarence Lyman Collins
Edith
Blanket sale pitch promotes clearance and local derby discounts
The notice argues for rapid blanket clearance citing a dull season and low prices. It promotes the department as the finest in America on the second floor and invites customers to visit for future purchases. It mentions possible wool tariffs and optimistic market prospects in 1897.
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America
Miss Collins Rumored Engagement Denied by Guardian
Lyman Collins to guardian Chauncey M. Depew denies rumors of an engagement. Collins refuses to comment on months of chatter. Miss Collins plans to spend winter abroad, currently in Paris with her stepmother after a journey through Russia.
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Lyman Collins
Chauncey M. Depew
Coll
Collins
Miss Collins
Paris
Russia
Divorced Couple Separated After Quick Newark Marriage
Miss Eva Snelgrove and Mr. Lee Hervey wed but do not live together. Hervey, 22, says the marriage was compelled and disagreeable and likely a blackmailing scheme. He plans absolute divorce, with the case in his lawyer’s hands.
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Newark
N. J
Eva Snelgrove
Lee Hervey
Hervey Yesseday
Larceny Suspect Tillian Brans Arrested for Hotel Spoon Thefts
Tillian Brans aged 23 was arrested by Inspectors McCausland and Cleary for larceny of property valued at 29 from multiple city hotels including Savoy Plaza Covey Square and Castle Square. A milliner by trade, she allegedly frequented hotels with young men stealing spoons and related items as souvenirs. She faces arraignment this morning after authorities recovered tea spoons salt and pepper shakers and other items from her room.
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Tillian Brans
McCausland and Cleary
Miss Bruns
Fred S. Risteen
Hotel
Savoy
Plaza
Coviey Square
Castle Square
Columbus Avenue
West Newton Street
Portland
Fight in Monument Square Ends With Gunfire
Two Italians Rugiero and Jimeno clashed in Monument Square Portland. Jimeno rushed Rugiero with a revolver and Rugiero used a woman as shield. They wrestled into the gutter. a pistol fired wounding Rugiero’s side while no major injuries occurred. Both men were locked up.
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Portland
Rugiero
Jimeno
Monument Square
Sugiero
Hair Mattresses Made to Order in Boston
Advertises made to order hair mattresses two purta full size priced at ten dollars. Offered by A W Wieszler Co Manufacturers located at 6 and 8 Haaveer 5 Boston opposite American House.
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A. W. Wieszler , CO
and & Haaveer
Boston
Amercan House
Attempted self harm case shocks New York designer wife
A 39 year old woman, Mrs Curran, attempted death by laudanum today. She retreated to the bathroom, undressed, and entered a tub as water ran. A servant summoned help, two doctors attended, and she was pronounced out of danger. No motive is given. her husband is a New York designer and the home is described as pleasant.
Paul Revere Chapter Meeting Elects Delegates
The Paul Revere Chapter met at Mrs. J. Remick’s Marlboro Street home with Regent Mrs. James W. Cartwright presiding. They passed resolutions on the death of former secretary Mrs. Edward C. Grace and named delegates for the February Continental Congress in Washington: Mrs. Cartwright, Mrs. Eben Howes, Mrs. C. H. Bond, and Mrs. L. White. A gavel carved from Lexington’s Old Belfry wood was presented. Mrs. Gould read a historical paper. January meeting will be with Mrs. Jackson, Hotel Oxford.
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Paul Revere
J. Remick
Marlboro Street
Regent
James W. Cartwright
Edward C. Grace
Continental Congress
Washington
J. W. Cartwright
Eben Howes
C. H. Bond
L. White
Lexington
Gould
Jackson
Oxford
Girls as Night Operators at New England Telephone
Tremont and Lynn exchanges test shows women ready to replace men as night operators. Four girls at Tremont and one at Lynn work under a male supervisor, under Assistant Superintendent Fiske from Chicago. The plan aims to cut costs and reduce several hundred male positions. the Lynn trial is going well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont
Lynn
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Fiske
Chicago
Insanity Petition Dismissed in Suffolk Supreme Court
Judge Holmes affirmed the court’s dismissal of Cyrus A. Stone’s writ of habeas corpus seeking release from Medfield Insane Asylum. Stone, formerly of Lynn, argued his detention was unlawful, but the petition was denied yesterday.
Man Denied Jury Trial In Insanity Case Remanded
A man claiming insanity in a court case in Lynn sought a jury trial but was denied. Previously he avoided paying poll tax before abolition and lost voting rights, arguing his case in court both then and yesterday. He was remanded to the asylum by court order.
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Lynn
O Callaghan Co enlarges cloak store in Washington Street
O Callaghan Co expands its cloak business with a 5000 square foot addition at 558 to 568 Washington Street. The store now offers a large stock of ladies and children's cloaks and garments, foreign and domestic. A $60,000 purchase from Eagle Cloak Co at sheriff sale and stock from Plant Cloak Camp New York broaden bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas O'Callaghan & Co
Washington Street
Eagle Cloak Company of
New York
Cloak Camp
Advert for Wringer and Carpet Sweeper Repairs
The American Wringer Company lists wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers at 13 and 16 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Cornhill Boston. Repairs are available and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.
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American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Cornhill
Boston
Bissell
Tremont
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