Keep Religion Out of Schools Sparks Debate in Philadelphia
A proposed resolution to close public schools one afternoon weekly for religious services was defeated at the Federal Council meeting. Bishops Cranston and Neely argued the council should not support interference with religious freedom in public schools. A later resolution urged the church and parents to provide religious instruction to children both at church and at home.
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Philadelphia
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Cranston and
Neely
Methodist Episcopal Church
Swamp Root Ad Urges Kidney and Bladder Care
An advertisement emphasizes early kidney and bladder symptoms such as back pain fatigue and digestive issues. It promotes Swamp Root as a remedy and offers a free sample bottle by mail from Dr Kilmer Co with a Boston Daily Post mention and drugstore availability.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Boston Daily Post
Animal Rescue League Fair Opens Successfully
The Animal Rescue League fair opened at Cop ley Hall Back Bay with broad public turnout. Prominent women presided over booths including floral led by Mrs James J Storrow and Brookline Dedham Newton and Dorchester tables, with Junior and baby sections and a candy table on stage.
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Copley Hall
Animal Rescue League
James J. Storrow
Brookline
M. Fr. Russell
A. H. Latham
Horace Soule
W. P. Shreve
Anthony Atwood
Plymouth
Dedham
John Co. Fairchild
John Codman
Katherine Foote
Anita Clark
Margaret J. Stimson
Newton
Ella M. Bacall
E. W. Storer
E. B. Haven
Frank Bemis
C. L. Haley
Dorchester
Alice Foster
Livingston Cushing
William Endicott, Jr
Rosamond Lang
Huntington Smith
The
League
Olive M. Peabody
Everett Morse
Mary F. Sawyer
Margaret A. Rand
Annie F. Manning
John C. Fairchild
Esperanto For Boston Pupils In High School of Commerce
An order to introduce Esperanto into Boston High School of Commerce courses was read and referred to the board of superintendents. The meeting revoked newsboy licenses for four boys who violated license conditions. Chelsea pupil numbers in Boston schools were discussed, with 250 East Boston residents noted. A request to allow two Chelsea children to attend Everett schools was granted. Immigration Commission guidance suggests tabulating all foreign-parent children by age in Boston schools.
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Common Council
Boston High School of Commerce
Newsboy
Brooks
Chelsea
Boston
Everett
Immigration Commission
Washington
Turkey Moves to Boycott Germany Stir Austria
Vienna reports an expanding Austrian boycott at Constantinople with 6000 Turkish firms added to the list in days. Rumors say Baron Von Aehrenthal may be required to resign as newspapers attack his policy and warn of war if no accord with Turkey is reached.
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Vienna
Constantinople
Baron von Aehrenthal
Turkey
Neuse Weiner Journal
De Oro Leads Hueston In World Three-Cushion Bout
In St Louis on December 7 Al De Oro led Tom Hueston 60 to 44 after the first night of the world three-cushion billiards championship.
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DE Oro
Hueston
ST. Louis
al de Oro
Tom Hueston
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Promise Quick Cure
An advertisement claims a cold can be cured in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It offers a refund if it fails and shows B. W. Grove’s signature on each box.
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Dernggists
B. W. Grove
Land Case Grants 2.5 Million Acres to Maybrick Allies
In Richmond Virginia the Chancery Court ruled in favor of Mrs. Florence Maybrick and Baroness Von Roque of New York over land estimated at 2.5 million acres across Virginia West Virginia and Kentucky. Deeds to D W Armstrong are set aside and he must account for lands and money handled. The ten year suit accuses Armstrong of selling part of the land for 85000 while undervaluing the rest and then profiting. The plaintiffs claimed Maybrick was induced by mental incapacity when the deed was executed.
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Richmond
Florence Maybrick
Baroness von Roque
New York
Chancery Court
Armstrong
Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky
D. W. Armstrong
Maybrick
Boston Curb Opens New Devonshire Street Home
The Boston curb’s first day at 66 Devonshire Street drew a crowded scene as 125 members gathered for the opening. John J. Boyle Jr. made the initial trade, purchasing 1000 Amalgamated Nevada shares at 15 cents, followed by other curb transactions. The event marks a milestone in the curb’s growth from a modest start to about 100 stocks and a 125-member roster.
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Boston
Devonshire Street
John J. Boyle, Jr
Charles B. Strecker
Isaac van Horn
Cambridge Protest Against 144 Foot Advertising Sign
A Cambridge City Hall meeting drew 40 residents to oppose a 144 by 15 foot advertising sign planned at Dana Street and Massachusetts Avenue. The sign would occupy land owned by John F. O'Brien, a Water Board member, and followed a permit denial by Thomas F. Tracy. Speakers included General Edgar R. Champlin, George A. Giles, and James L. Paine.
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Cambridge City Hall
Building Board of Appeal
Dana Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge
Boston
John F. O’brien
Cambridge Water Board
Dana Hill
Thomas F. Tracy
Cambridge Building Board
Edgar R. Champlin
Charles River Basin Commissioners
George A. Giles
James L. Paine
Charlestown
Michael Teehan
Pleasant Street
St. James Church
Harrison Avenue
Weiser
East Cambridge
Charles P. Heiser
Thorndike Street
Cambridge Cemetery
Murray
Dorchester
Edward A. Murray
First
Massachusetts Cavalry
Robert W. Murray
Dorset Street
St. Margaret’s Church
O’keefe
Carney Hospital
Dan J. O'Keefe
St. Cecilia’s Church
Backay
D. T. O’keefe
Glenroad
Jamaica Plain
Weymar
Quigley
East Boston
Winifred
John Quigley
Liverpool Street
Church of the Most Holy Redeemer
Starkey
Roxbury
George L. T
Margaret Starkey
Mann
Columbus Avenue
Keene
N. H
North Station
Barnicoat Firemen’s Association
United Order of Pilgrim Fathers
John Winthrop Colony
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Truro
Mass
Atson
Catherine L
James M. Watson
Howe Urges Municipal Vote for Women in Massachusetts
Julia Ward Howe denounces reports of Haverhill charter granting women mayoral nominations. She notes women already vote in many nations and urges Massachusetts to extend municipal suffrage. Howe also critiques the Massachusetts Association Opposed to the Further Extension of Suffrage to Women and explains its 14 000 member figure stems from signatures rather than dues. Boston, December 6, 1908.
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Julia Ward Howe
Haverhill
Sir
Woman's Journal
England
Scotland
Ireland
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Finland
Iceland
Australia
New Zealand
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Association
New England Woman Suffrage Association
Boston
Mrs Foxhall Keene Seeks Separation in Mineola Suit
Mrs Mary Lawrence Keene has filed a suit for separation against her husband Foxhall P Keene banker horseman polo player and golf expert in a Supreme Court proceeding before Judge Marean in Mineola Long Island. Papers were filed August 31 last.
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New York
Marean
Supreme Court
Mineola
L. I
Mary Lawrence Keene
Foxhall P. Keene
Man steals satchel with $30,000 in jewelry
New York reports Max Rich, a Hotel Belmore cashier, found a satchel left on a chair. A man claiming to be William Goodell, a jewelry salesman, rushed in after and presented $100 as a distraction, claiming the bag held $30,000 in jewelry and fled toward a train.
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New York
Max Rich
Belmore
William Goodell
Iurine Eye Remedy An Eye Tonic Ad
An eye tonic named Iurine Eye Remedy promises soothing relief for ailing eyes. Advertised benefits include temporary comfort and refreshment for tired or irritated eyes.
Archbishop OConnell to Visit Mikado in Second Japan Mission
Arch bishop O Connell born in 1857 or 49th birthday today plans a second trip to Tokyo to advance Vatican Japan talks begun during his 1905 mission as Portland bishop. He aims to report to the Pope in Rome in May and attend the American College jubilee ceremonies with fellow prelates sailing from New York aboard the Carpathian.
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O’connell
Japan
Tokio
Portland
The
Mikado
Vatican
Rome
American College
Farley
Quigley
Riordan
McDonnell
O’connor
Hoban
Cathard
Denis O’connell
Carpathian
Cunare Line
New York
Brock Defends Teachers Against Hall Card Attack
George E. Brock running for re election to the school committee spoke at the Republican Club of Ward s Depot block Allston last night defending Boston school teachers from Clark University President G Stanley Hall who claimed teachers leave their souls at the classroom Brock praised teachers as noble conscientious and devoted noting the strain of caring for 40 or 560 pupils and the personal interest they take in each scholar.
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George E. Brock
Republican Club of Wards
Depot Block
Allston
G. Stanley Halli
Clark University
Boston
Mr. Brock
Man Blames Mother-in-Law for Separation Rules
New York December 7. Robert Linnert defends a suit for legal separation brought by his wife and blames his mother in law. He says she issued rigid rules for his conduct including a ban on smoking or drinking beer in his apartments.
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New York
Robert Linnert
Simple home cure for eczema promoted by drug stores
A Boston chain advertises oil of winter green compound mixed like D. D. D. Prescription as a simple remedy for eczema. It claims the liquid penetrates pores, numbs and kills germs while rebuilding healthy tissue and invites sufferers to call for explanation.
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Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
Boston
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Wide Health Benefits
Ad endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla as restoring health and strength by purifying blood and aiding stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Claims relief from scrofula eruptions anemia nervousness dyspepsia and debility and protection against typhoid malaria and other germ diseases. Includes testimonial from Frank Hamilton and notes 100 Doses One Dollar in liquid or Sarsatabs.
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Hood
Emperor Kaiser Senses Loss of Prestige in Seclusion
Potsdam December 7 The Emperor, living in seclusion since November 17, resumed audiences on official business but remains greatly low in spirits. He suffers a cold and avoids conversation, distressed by his loss of prestige abroad and at home, though able to take long walks and rides.
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Potsdam
Baptist Hospital Christmas Market Opens Tomorrow
The New England Baptist Hospital Christmas market begins tomorrow in Lorimer Hall Tremont Temple for a three day philanthropic event. A varied program includes church entertainments from local and distant churches with bric brac tables and other wares and meals served in Gilbert Hall.
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New England Baptist Hospital
Lorimer Hall
Tremont Temple
Unproven Rupture Cure Offered at Personal Expense
A personal claim promotes a new Method to cure rupture and end truss use for all cases and ages. The message offers free treatment to hopeless patients, promising lasting health, increased ability, and longer life, with a mail coupon and no payment due.
Panama canal bonds sold at multiyear high average
Secretary Cortelyou announced Panama canal bonds sold at an average 102.4368 with 159 accepted bids totaling 30 million dollars. Top bidders include Fisk & Robinson New York City Chase National Bank National City Bank of New York and J F Houseman of Bradshaw Nebraska.
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Washington
Core Telyou
Fisk & Robinson
New York City
Chase National Bank
New York
The
National City Bank of
J. F. Houseman
Bradshaw, Neb
Mary Burke Admits Funeral Purse Thefts in St Louis
Mrs. Mary Burke confessed to stealing purses at church funerals over the past year and a half after being arrested in St Mark's Church during a funeral service.
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ST. Louis
Mary Burke
St. Mark’s Church
Jamesee
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