Federal court begins disposition of art treasures
Federal authorities in Chicago move to release art treasures once owned by Mrs. John J. Gardner Boston after Mrs. Emily Crane Chadbourne Chicago deposits a bond equal to the appraised value. Preliminaries to repossession were completed with a petition filed in the Federal District Court.
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Chicago
John J. Gardner
Boston
Emily Crane Chadbourne
Chadbourne
Federal District Court
Boston and Northern Refuses Half Fare for Evening School Pupils
The Boston and Northern street railway refuses to sell half fare tickets to evening school pupils in Haverhill, claiming a last session statute is unconstitutional. The issue has been referred to Attorney General Dana Muntone and may reach the Supreme Court. George E. Gray, Traverhill schools superintendent, reported the matter to railroad commissioners. the company plans to argue that evening schools are not public schools.
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Boston & Northern Street Railway
Haverhill
Dana Muntone
Supreme Court
George E. Gray
Traverhill
Rexall Hair Tonic Ad Promises Hair Growth Trial
Boston based Rexall 93 Hair Tonic offers a no risk trial to prove it grows hair and cures dandruff. Customers pay nothing if the remedy fails after three bottles, with refunds upon request. Two sizes 50c and 1.00 sold by Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.
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Boston
Riker- Jaynes Drug Stores
Orrine Co
Washington, D. C
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
Ikay
Harfina
Riker-Jaynes’ Drug Stores
Houghton & Dutton
Boston Groups Seek New Hearing on Express Rates
The Boston Chamber of Commerce the Boston Merchants Association and the New England Shoe and Leather Association through counsel petition the Railroad Commission for another hearing on express company rates. They allege American Express and National Express pretended to cut rates but did not reduce charges, despite a board recommendation. James F. Jackson signs the petition.
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American Express
National Express
Railroad Commission
Chamber of Commerce
New England Shoe and Leather Association
Boston Merchants’ Association
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Boston Chamber of Commerce
New England Shoe & Leather Association
American Express Company
National Express Company
James F. Jackson
Harvey Hazel Murder Case Halts As Witness Sidelined
After three days the jury in Harvey Hazel's murder case remains deadlocked as Dr Hall of Clark University Worcester Mass cannot appear as a witness in Toledo. Hazel is an 11 year old boy under indictment for killing his mother on January 11 this year.
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Toledo
Harvey Hazel
Hall
Clark University
Worcester
Mass
Hazel
Little Village Church Has Troubles of Its Own
CAPAC Michigan December 3 The Baptist Church of this place faces a string of misfortunes over five years. A church repair plan ballooned from four hundred to two thousand two hundred dollars with unpaid bills. Pastor Rev Jackson faced political controversy and resigned. Elder John Tree also quit after a dispute. Now Rev R W Frees is sued for divorce by his wife.
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Capac
Mich
Baptist Church
Mr. Jackson
John Tree
R. W
I’rees
Court Restraint for an Impetuous Suitor
In Toledo Ohio on December 3 a widow Mrs Elsie Smith obtained a temporary court injunction against William C Ragan, who persistently courted her. The injunction bars him from expressing unwelcome affection and she seeks it to be made permanent.
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Toledo
William C. Ragan
Elsie Smith
Ragan
Applgate Couple Return After Thanksgiving Wedding Trip
New York reports Mr and Mrs Fred Applgate returned to their Long Branch home last night after a wedding trip in a wagon. The couple wed on Thanksgiving Day and traveled home by wagon.
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New York
Fred Applegate
Long Branch
Mrs Chadbourne Seeks Release of Valuables From Government
Mrs Chadbourne details proceedings on shipping valuables detained by the government. She faces a duty and federal penalty totaling 70 409 18 and plans to post a bond for the appraised value of 82 000. The bond will be secured by a certified check to Thomas C. McMillan. A concurrent petition from Mrs Tsabelle Gardner waives all title and asks that goods be released to Chadbourne. If forfeiture occurs, the bond reverts to the government and Chadbourne keeps the goods, valued at 82 000 and costing 162 000. A bond filing is expected within days and the goods would then be turned over to Chadbourne.
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Chadbourne
Tsabelle
Gardner
John TL. Gardner
Ram Struggle Ends Fatal for New Jersey Farmer
G Willis Bateman a Fairfield township farmer died from exhaustion after a fierce encounter with a large ram. The incident occurred yesterday in New Jersey as Bateman wrestled the animal during farm duties.
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Bridgeton
N. J
G. Willis Bateman
Fairfield Township
Hair Removal Claim Promises Lasting Results from Electro-la
An advertisement touts Electro-la as a permanent hair removal remedy for facial and arm hair. It claims one treatment removes hair by killing roots, promises a smooth result, offers a free trial bottle with a two cent stamp, and notes a full sized bottle costs one dollar with a money back guarantee if it fails.
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TFT
Electro-la
Ko-Ree-Tly Co
State St
Chicago
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DR. Hall
Tanorast Ls
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