Swamp Root Ad Promises Kidney Relief and Free Sample
The advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney trouble and back pain claiming Bright s disease is preventable with its use It offers a free sample bottle and a booklet of testimonials from users including a former police chief and cites availability in drug stores nationwide.
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Nature
Bright
B. H. Chalker
Ozark
Ala
Swamp Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Boston Daily Post
Dr. Kilmer
Woman jailed for swindling by false pretences
Elsie M. Thayer was convicted in the Superior Criminal Court of obtaining money by false pretences and sent to the House of Correction for three months. The scheme involved ordering goods and diverting deliveries to other addresses while taking valuable items with her, a plan judged not fit for probation.
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Elsie M. Thayer
House of Correction
Superior Criminal Court
Cambridge
Old Ironsides Report Shows Low Water Leaks and Visitor Totals
An official Charlestown navy yard report on the USS Constitution notes 1903 visitor counts at 19604, 1904 at 18825, with 17808 by December 1 this year. The ship sits in a 40 foot dock, leaks minimally, and requires only three keepers and coal for a cabin store.
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United States
Constitution
Charlestown Navy Yard
Boston
Pension plan for Boston and Maine workers discussed
Boston and Maine Railroad considers a pension scheme for employees who reach a certain age. President Lucius Tuttle has entrusted the project to William J. Hobbs with a planned meeting at 164 Canal Street next Sunday. The plan would involve regular employee contributions based on earnings and a company match.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Lucius Tuttle
William J. Hobbs
Boston & Maine
Canal Street
Boston & Maine Management
Astronomer Pickering Wins Lalande Prize for Saturn Satellites
Paris announces Harvard Observatory astronomer William Henry Pickering has won the Lalande prize for his discovery of satellites of Saturn. The award highlights his observational work and discoveries credited to his research in celestial bodies.
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Paris
Academy of Sciences
Lalande
William Henry Pickering
Harvard Observatory
Stillings Brothers Sentenced in Lottery Case
Judge Lowell of the United States Circuit Court yesterday afternoon sentenced George FE Stillings, president of the Preferred Mercantile Company, to one year in Suffolk county jail and his brother to four months. The brothers had been jailed for contempt of court and the extra time will start after their current term ends. The case centered on using the U S mail to promote a lottery connected to the company. J Franklin Knisely, the state agent, was released on the condition he avoid future lottery schemes.
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Guy
Ec. Stillings
Lowell
United States Circuit Court
Suffolk County
George FE. Stillings
Preferred Mercantile Company
Stillings Brothers
United States Mail
J. Franklin Knisely
Garland
James S. Allen, Jr
Nathan Leaves Boston Today for Shepherd King Company
Morris Nathan known as the pet of the Shepherd King troupe leaves Boston for Birmingham Alabama to resume his former privilege boy position. The company plans a reception in his honor after his arrest and release. Nathan fell in love with Susan Geary and became engaged before the dancer’s death ended the engagement.
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Morris Nathan
Boston
Shepherd King
Birmingham
Ala
Nathan
Morris
Susan Geary
Ethel Durrell
Mississippi Negroes Reported Turning White
Durant Mississippi December reports a 46 year old negro farm hand Cornelius Vanderbilt Washington who began to turn white twelve years ago as only small spots remain. Nearby negroes show similar skin spotting and hope to turn white.
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Durant, Miss
Cornelius Vanderbilt Washington
Durant
Bible Criticism Topic Debated at Methodist Meeting
At Wesleyan Hall the preachers debated Dr. L T Townsend Boston University emeritus professor who read The New Theology Is It Only a Bubble The discussion focused on the impact of higher criticism on university students and the question of student conversion to the approach. Townsend noted shared concerns from a school of theology and a Methodist preacher cited thirteen students who discussed the topic. The vote of thanks was finally given to Townsend and appeared unanimous.
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Methodist Preachers
Wesleyan Hall
L. T. Townsend
Boston University
Boswn
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Advertises Refund if Unsuccessful
An advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles with Pazoointment. It states druggists will refund the money if the treatment fails to cure in 6 to 14 days and includes generic settlement language.
Reverend Appleton Grannis Named Trinity’s New Assistant
The Rev. Appleton Grannis of New York is chosen as assistant to Trinity Church rector Dr. Alexander Mann. He will start early next year after three years as a St. Michael's curate and serving as Columbia University chaplain. Grannis is a Columbia and General Theological Seminary graduate, with ties to South Orange New Jersey and East Orange, New Jersey.
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Appleton Grannis
New York
Alexander Mann
D. D
Trinity Church
Grannis
St. Michael’s Parish
Columbia University
General Theological Seminary
Archbishops and Bishops Set for Pittsburg Cathedral Dedication
Pittsburg plans a February dedication for its new $1,000,000 cathedral with Archbish op John Williams Bishop John Brady and Apostolic Delegate Faleconio plus Cardinal Gibbons invited. Canadian church dignitaries may attend as Bishop Canevin works to clear the $100,000 debt before a fixed date.
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Pittsburg
Penn
John Williams
John Brady
Faleconio
Cardinal Gibbons
Canada
Canevin
Trimount Wrench Co Leases Roxbury Brewery Plant
After years of abandonment the old Robinson brewing plant in Roxbury is leased by Trimount Wrench Manufacturing Co to restart production. The Amory avenue plant burned recently, prompting the move to this additional building.
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Trimount Wrench CO
Robinson Brewing
Roxbury
Trimount Wrench Manufacturing Cmpany
Trimount Wrench Company
Amory Avenue
Doctor's Fee Remains 1 50 in Rockland
Rockland residents celebrate as doctors across nearby towns announce no strike and keep the per visit charge at 1.50. The piece notes a prior rumored increase from 2.00 and mocks calls to boost prices, highlighting steady, affordable medical access for ailments from colic to dislocations.
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Rockland
Wakefield Man Sentenced for House Fire
Leonard E. Coulter of Wakefield was sentenced to State prison for not less than 212 nor more than five years after admitting to setting his house on fire in several places last summer. The act aimed to collect insurance proceeds on a property with only equity remaining.
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Leonard E. Coulter
Wakefield
Coulter
Jury Deliberating in Elder Assault Case
Thomas Elder stands trial in Superior Criminal Court before Judge De Courcy charged with assault with intent to murder John F. Ranahan after allegedly drawing a revolver at Murphy's saloon, 241 Hanover Street, on January 14. The jury began deliberations after closing arguments.
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John F. Ranahan
Thomas Elder
Superior Criminal Court
de Courcy
Elder
Ranahan
Dennis P. Murphy
Hanover Street
Family congratulated by Roosevelt loses son
Alcide Michaud of Salem died at his home on Holly street at age 18. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Pierre Michaud and one of a 14 child family. A photo of the family pleased President Roosevelt who sent an autographed photograph and his congratulations last winter.
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Salem
Alcide Michaud
Pierre Michaud
Holly Street
Roosevelt
To Cure A Cold In One Day Ad
Promote Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a promise of one day cure. Druggists refund money if it fails. Each box bears E. W. Grove’s signature and is priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
American girls and dowries in titled foreign marriages
A compilation lists American brides to European and foreign titled matches with dowries ranging from 500000 to 10000000 dollars. Notable names include the Dowager Duchess of Marlborough, Princess de Chimay, and Countess of Suffolk. In total, 152 American brides brought dowries totaling about 161 million dollars, though Emily Brown of Wisconsin brought almost no dowry to her royal marriage.
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Duchess of
Duchess de Dino
Frederick Stevens
Princess( Minchey
Princess Uatzfelt
Clara Huntington
Princess Boncaccio
Elizabeth Field
Princess Auersperg
Miss Hazard
Countess Boni de Castellane
Anna Gould
Suffolk
Daisy Leiter
of Craven
Cornelia Bradley Martin
Countess von Moennich
Marte Sat- Fee
Countess di Brazza
Miss Slocum
Festeties
Miss Haggin
Countess of
Corea
Emily Brown
Wisconsin
Foreign title values in social market shift noted by baron
Baron von Schwedler Schwartzenburg argues for a sliding price scale for noble titles influencing social rank and dowry costs. He cites Jay Gould's heiress and European court customs, claiming untitled spouses lose caste and should pay. he notes a recent estimate of numerous titles in circulation.
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Baron von Schwedler Schwartzenburg
Cleveland
France
England
Jay Gould
United States
Berlin
Europe
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Tomer
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Borden
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Peerless
Borden’s Condensed Milk CO
B. & M. R. R. Pension Fund
Professor Pickering
Guy Stillings
Judge Lowell
Shepherd King Company
Mississippi
B. U
N. Y
Trinity
Bey
Hay
Harfina
Sunday Post
Hymen’s Mart
Colonna
Eva
James M. Solomon
Beacon ST
Mass
Horace Partridge & Co
Franklin ST
Charles H. Drake
Springfield Street
Medford
Whittier Machine Company
South Boston
Jnyon’s
New England
Dixon Bros
Commercial Wharf
Atlantc Avenue
THE
White Dental
Washington ST
White
F. Hiscox
Lafayette St
Newark
N. J
Chandler & Barber
Broadway
31St St
New York City
Bonner
Somerville
John
Rose Bonner
Central Street
St. Catherine’s Church
Fay
Bernard F. Fay
Ann Fay
St. Joseph’s Church
Circuit Street
Parker
Chelsea
Gilman Parker
Chestnut Street
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Porter
Allen Street
William K. Porter, Jr
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