May reopen merger fight as state could sponsor rail line
A bill filed with Secretary of State Olin proposes state ownership of the Boston Rail road Holding Company and could make the state sponsor of the Boston and Maine system. It may reopen the merger fight once believed settled, though leaders expect few changes to the prior holding bill. The measure heads to the committee on railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Railroad Holding Company
Olin
Boston & Maine
Railroad Holding Company
New Haven System
Draper
Committee On Railroads
One Way to Retain Health Advocated by Cooper
The article reports V Y T Cooper promoting a single method to health by rebuilding digestive organs. It highlights Mrs Anna Maring of Dennison Illinois as a testimonial user who credits Cooper's New Discovery with symptom relief and restored appetite energy and sleep. The claim that the medicine is sold in all drug stores is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VY. T. Cooper
Cooper
Anna Maring
Dennison
Clark County
Illinois
Cooper Remedies
Cooper Medicine
Hamilton
Virginia
Postum
Wellville
PLOT TO POISON LAWYER AND FALSE HEIR CLAIM IN ESTATE
Daniel Russell of Melrose, former State Senator, died in 1907 leaving half a million. Daniel Blake Russell of Dickinson, N D, claims to be the missing son and heir, but is branded an impostor. In East Cambridge Probate Court witnesses link forged James Rousseau letters and postmarks as evidence in the contested will case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Russell
Melrose
Daniel Blake Russell
Dickinson
N. D
William C. Russell
Fortune
East Cambridge
Boston
Rousseau
Messina
N. Y
Joseph Rousseau
James Rousseau
Joseph
James D. Russell
West
United States
Jim’’ Rousseau
Russell
Simpson
North Dakota
Attempted poisoning alleged in estate case hearing
Charges that attempts had been made to poison Senator Leslie N. Simpson of North Dakota were raised in a Melrose estate case. Counsel for Daniel Blake Russell said the matter warranted thorough investigation though Simpson did not directly accuse anyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie N. Simpson
North Dakota
Daniel Blake Russell
Daniel Russell
Melrose
Mr. Simpson
Senator Simpson Reports Powder In Glass At Bowdoin Street Hotel
Senator Simpson recounts finding a sweet tasting white powder in a glass at the Commonwealth Hotel on Bowdoin Street and plans an investigation. In the Russell will case, Dr. Albert S. Hamilton disputed an exhibit’s timing, sharpening questions about forged letters and handwriting patterns during cross examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Simpson
Commonwealth
Bowdoin Street
Russell Will
Albert S. Hamilton
Sand Creek
N. D
Medora
Hamilton
Russell
Daniel Blake Russell
Dr. Hamilton
Proctor
Cured Mother and Daughter Benefit from Pink Pills
Mrs. B. G. Goodwin of Gardner Massachusetts credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing her anemia after a year of illness from overwork and worry. She reports improved circulation strength and returns to health and later provides the same for her daughter who recovered enough to resume schooling. The pills are sold by druggists or by mail from the Dr Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Goodwin
Gardner
Mass
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
Fenced Off Douglas Road Locks Summer Street Entrance
In Medford on December 6 residents report a high wooden fence across Douglas road blocking access to Summer street with a bold No Trespassing sign. The fence was erected after a real estate syndicate foreclosed a $400 mortgage on land abutting Summer street, and the city later accepted the parcel as a public way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Cervera
Harbor
Santiago
Douglas Road
Summer Street
Boston
Brookings Street
Prairie Pilot Takes Blame For Grounding
Philadelphia dispatch reports F M Lubecker the pilot in charge of the United States transport Prairie said he feels responsible for the grounding near Delaware City. He refused to blame the lights and cleared Captain Kellogg of fault. Lubecker has 20 years river pilot experience and a strong reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
F. M. Lubecker
United States
Prairie
Delaware City
Kellogg
Von Klock Named in Place of Adams
Mart Otto von Klock of this city has received the appointment as vice consul of the Republic of Uruguay for the city of Boston to replace Charles Hall Adams who resigned. Von Klock will begin duties at once in offices at 143 Federal street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mart Otto von Klock
Republic of
Uruguay
Boston
Charles Hall Adams
Federal Street
Zebras Bring Old City Republican Leaders Back Into Politics
The Boston Municipal Club known as the Zebras, a key Republican faction led by Mayor Hibbard, aims to influence city politics again. Members include Edwin A. Curtis, Perlie A. Dyar, Isaac F. Paul, Isaac Hutchinson, William Campbell, Jesse Gove, George N. Swallow, Fred Emery and Melancthon Burlen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Municipal Club
Zebras
Hibbard
Old “Board of Strategy
Boston Democracy
Boston
Edwin A. Curtis
Republican City Machine
Perlie A. Dyar
Isaac F. Paul
Isaac Hutchinson
William Campbell
Jesse Gove
George N. Swallow
Fred Emery
Melancthon Burlen
Zebras Club Plans Endorsement of Mayor Hibbard Fight
Boston politics stir as Hibbard eyed by his old club the Zebras who plan a dinner and a resolution to back him in the mayoral campaign. The Zebras allied with Republicans split by officer policies could swing influence in a divided city machine race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibbard
Boston
Zebras
Cambridge K of C Plan Fine Minstrel Show
Cambridge Council No. 14 has scheduled its annual minstrel show at the Scenic Temple on Temple Street, Cambridge, for December 13 and 14. The event features many noted amateurs and elaborate stage settings with Miss Gertrude C. Moriarty of 158 Mt. Auburn Street as leading soloist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Council
Scenic Temple
Temple Street
Cambridge
Gertrude C. Moriarty
Mt. Auburn Street
Divorce of Corbett Sprung in Will Cases
William J. Corbett's contested $300000 estate divides court action over his marriage to Mary Parrett and the fate of missing brother James Corbett. Witnesses discuss divorce records, prior assets, and efforts to locate James, with multiple claimants and creditors listed in the probate proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett
William J. Corbett
Mary Parrett
James Corbett
W.J. Corbett
George
J. Frederick Barrow
William Scharton
Philadelphia
Lipkowska Delights Boston in La Traviata Opera
The Boston Opera Company opens its fifth week with Verdi’s La Traviata starring Lipkowska as Violetta and Constantino as Alfredo. The review praises lavish staging and Lipkowska’s vocal and acting gifts, notes some pitch deviations, and anticipates Puccini Madame Butterfly with Miss Nielsen tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Opera Company
Miss Lipkowska
Violetta
Mr. Constantino
Alfredo
Opera
Constantino
Miss
Miss Lipowska
Two Stars for Next Sunday's Concert at Boston Opera House
Constantino the Spanish tenor and Miss Alice Isen will make their only joint appearance in concert this season at the Boston Opera House Sunday evening. The management aims to crown Sunday night with star features and has scheduled these two performers for the same night as a key highlight of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantino
Alice Isen
Boston Opera House
Pelletier Campaign Reports Receipts and Expenditures
Daniel F. Buckley of Boston, treasurer for the Pelletier committee, filed an expense report with the Secretary of State showing receipts of 4020 and expenditures of 3961.85. Major contributors included Joseph C. Pelletier 1500, Victor M. Pelletier 233, Henry M. Whitney 200, John P. Leahy 225, D P Todmey 100, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel F. Buckley
Boston
Pelletier Campaign Committee
Secretary of State
Victor M. Pelletier
Thomas F. Harney
D. P. Todmey
Henry M. Whitney
John P. Leahy
Joseph H. O'Neil
John T. Bottomly
Joseph C. Pelletier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill
The
Tunnel
Washington and
Winter Streets
New York
Harry A. Allers & Co
Baltimore
Leslie W. Simpson
Ward
Franklin St
Bostem
Prairie Pilot
von Klock
Adams
Boom Hibbard
Cambridge K. OF C
Torney Kenney
Scharton
Barlow
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Salvation Army
Volunteers of America
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Mr. Barlow
Scarton
Jesse C. Ivy
Albert
Frederick Barlow
Mr. Corbett
William Scharter
Joseph Corbett
Fannie Freedman
Rebecca Corbett
Isaac Corbett
T. H. Tyndale
Bartholomew A. Brickley
Mary Bingham
William J. Healy
Boston Opera
BY Olin Downes
Miss Nielsen
Pelletier
Postum Cereal Company, Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Washington Street
E. W. Grove
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!