Sumner to take bride in St Louis society circle
Attorney William D. Sumner aged 27 and Miss Net tie Thompson 18 announced to wed. Sumner a Boston Law School graduate and nephew of Rear Admiral George W W Sumner. He began law practice in St Louis in 1890 after joining the New England States commission that studied the Louisiana Purchase exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
William D. Sumner
Massachusetts
Nettie Thompson
Parker Thompson
Thompson
Sumner
Boston Law School
Edward D. Sumner
George W.W. Sumner
United States Navy
New England States Commission
Cupid Barred for a Year by New Jersey Bachelor Club
The Jolly Jolly Bachelors Club in Jersey City bars members from pursuing women for a year. Ten members with combined wealth of 150000 face strict conduct rules at the January 1 reception with decorated rooms and a Cupid motif. Measures include limited contact, no gifting, and penalties for repeated associations, plus exclusion of applicants with broken hearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
N. J
Cupid
Lawrence Truant School Superintendent Receives Gold Medal
Superintendent W. Grant Fancher of the Essex County Truant School in Lawrence has been awarded a gold medal from the Lewis and Clark exposition for general excellence. The honor followed a thorough comparison with similar exhibits from industrial schools nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
W. Grant Fancher
Essex County
Thieves Break Into Westport Hardware Store
Thieves raided the Charles E. Guyer hardware store in Westport on December 24 stealing about 500 dollars worth of high grade cutlery. They did not touch the safe but emptied the stock room of the more valuable items, leaving cheaper goods intact. police have no leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport, Conn
Charles E. Guyer
Gilman Denies Ties To W. E. Corey
Paris December 25 Mabelle Gilman and her mother arrived from Italy and she begins a tour to Nice while studying Christian Science She rejects rumors linking her to W E Corey president of United States Steel Corp She defends actresses as scapegoats says theater women face public scrutiny but work hard and stay away from domestic disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mabelle Gilman
Italy
Nice
Miss Gilman
Pittsburg
W. E. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Mr. Corey
Shhis
Trephining May Save His Life In Conn Case
Hans Tribel, a 67 year old farmer, remains in critical condition after an axe attack by his brother in law Michael Fischel. A trephining operation performed last night may save his life, with doctors reporting remarkable vitality given his age.
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Westbrook
Conn
Hans Tribel
Michael Fischel
Tribes
Rev Dennis J Lynch Celebrates First Mass
The Rev. Dennis J Lynch celebrated his first public mass at 10 30 yesterday morning in St Marys Church Charles town. The Rev P J Gormley was deacon and the Rev Henry E Murray sub deacon. The sermon was preached by the Rev John W McMahon the pastor. A special musical programme was rendered by the choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis J. Lynch
St. Mary’s Church
Charlestown
P. J. Gormley
Henry E. Murray
John W. McMahon
Little
Chelsea
Nora Little
John H. Little
Central Avenue
Woodlawn
Murphy
James F. Murphy
Edward
Ellen Murphy
Edward Murphy
Burt Street
Dorchester
St. Gregory’s Church
Dorchester Avenue
Milton
Murray
James J. Murray
Mary Murray
St. James’ Church
Harrison Avenue
Cab Drivers’ Union
Dunmanway
County Cork
Provan
Boise City
Idaho
Ralph Co. F
Walter S
Harriet M. Provan
South Boston
Mt. Hope Chapel
Trio Who Broke Jail Captured After Revolver Firing
Fred Gillette, W. B. Warner, and Fred Engelbrecht, who escaped from jail in Kearney Nebraska last week, were captured near Holdrege after a fusillade with a posse. Sheriff Gustus and deputies engaged them with rifles, and the trio surrendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
Neb
Fred Gillette
W. B. Warner
Fred Engiebrecht
Holdrege
Gustus
Schooner Grounds But Floats Undamaged
The four mast schooner C. H. Verner from Wiscasset bound for Philadelphia grounded off Townsend Inlet last night. The vessel was floated undamaged and proceeded to Philadelphia. She is commanded by Captain F. B. Parker with crews from Townsend Inlet and Avalon life saving stations assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
C. H. Verner
Wiscasset
Philadelphia
Townsend Inlet
F. B. Parker
Avalon
Comfort linked to birth rate decline says researchers
At the Royal Statistical Society a report by Dr. Arthur Newsholme and Dr. I H C Stevenson argues the birth rate drop is not caused by poverty but by rising comfort levels. France is highlighted as ahead in this social shift, with a cautious outlook for similar global changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal Statistical Society
Arthur Newsholme
I. H. C. Stevenson
France
Zionists Raising Money for Land Purchase in Palestine
A large gathering at Jerusalem Synagogue in 116 Salem Street aims to build a permanent Jewish national fund to buy land in Palestine and Syria. The fund targets 200000 and will be kept until reached. Brief talks were given by Rabbis Gorovitz of Woonsocket Rhode Island Israelite of Chelsea and Rubustein of Providence Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewish National Fund
Jerusalem
Salem Street
Zion Organization
Palestine
Syria
A. Gorovitz
Woonsocket
R. I
Laxative claim advertised with Grove’s on box
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using fake LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. It claims Jruggists refund money if it fails to cure. GROVE’S signature appears on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Osmo-Cemic Physicians Offer Free Month Treatment
Public drive ends soon as Osmo-Chemic physicians promise a free one month course plus examination and X-Ray at Room 10 No 18 Boylston Street Boston Mass for all sick applicants who come before December 30 1905. Many patients attest to relief from consumption neuralgia deafness and other ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylston Street
Boston
Mass
Edo
Europe
America
A. A. Hollis
Bower St
Roxbury
Earnest Inquirer Probes Osmo-Cemic Testimonials
Boston letter dated December 11 1905 reports an earnest inquirer who investigates testimonials for the Osmo-Cemic System of Medicine. The writer says the results pleased them and encloses replies received after inquiries urging public publication of the letters for the benefit of the sick and the Osmo-Cemic concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Earnest Inquirer
Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine Appeals to Sufferers
Letters from users across Massachusetts praise Osmo-Chemic physicians for curing chronic ailments from bronchitis to epilepsy. Patients report relief from tumors, bladder trouble, and deafness after treatment. The ad invites readers to obtain a booklet by sending two cents and notes office hours in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Hagger
Batavia St
Boston
Mass
Woman fakes poison scare to frighten husband at home
Annie Slavinsky pretended to swallow poison and cried I am dead as her husband John Slavinsky returned for Christmas dinner on South Russell Street. Doctors ruled she took nothing and the episode ended with her being sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Slavinsky
John Slavinsky
South Russell Street
Ruth Rutledge Dies During Christmas View in Elmira
Five year old Ruth Rutledge daughter of a prominent jeweler collapsed and died while viewing her Christmas presents in Elmira New York. The tragedy occurred during a holiday viewing event and police are investigating the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira
N. Y
Ruth Rutledge
Pyramid Pile Cure promotion offers 14 years free trial
A Memphis advertisement promises free 14 year pile treatment in plain wrappers to anyone who writes in. It claims instant relief and condemns surgical operation as dangerous, urging readers to request a free trial by mail from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan, with future full packages offered at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Braneigh
Schellburg
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Building
Marshall, Mich
Auto deaths rise to 34 in five months across states
A five month tally shows 34 people killed in auto accidents including four millionaires. Notable victims include James F. Martin in New York, and Deputy Police Commissioner Harris Lindsley with his fiancée Evelyn Willing in Bennington. The list spans 14 states with New York leading.
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James F. Martin
New York
Flushing
L. I
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Louis Schultz
East Fourteenth Street
James TL. Darrah
Houston
Tex
Harris Lindsley
Evelyn W. Willing
Chicago
Bennington
Richard O’connor
Eighth Avenue
Vinson F Walsh
Thomas F. Walsh
Colorado
Newport
Frederick Kilpatrick
Williamsburg
Charles Broestle
Cleveland
A. H. Bailey
Carl Cord
William Dean
Buffalo
James Wodden
London
Ont
Neil Wolfe
Marie Hamill
Act
H. H. Herbst
Allentown
Penn
Barth
Camillus
N. Y
Lawson
D. G. Reid
East Seventieth Street
Walter Palmer
Blake
Athens
Mich
Henry Costello
East Twenty-eighth Street
Henry Brown
Lake Forest
George T. Fulford
Brockville
Newton
Isabella Walker
Dr. A. S. Menard
Holyoke
James Wilson
Madison
N. J
Gertrude Sisto
Auto
Englewood
James H. T. Brooks
Atlantic City
Edward Chichester
Jersey City
Dudley Cate
Westphal
Plainfield
Stanbury
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles Advertisement
A drugstore promotion claims PAZOOINT pledges a cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days with a money back refund if it fails. Price 65 cents.
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WM. D. Sumner
Old Massachusetts
Bachelors Farm
Will Pose
Lawrence Truant
Corey
Itabelle Gilitan
E Corey
Trephining
Posse
Elaraf
Otto Coke
THE
NEW England Gas and Coke Company
Old South
Columbus Ave
Telephone
Oxford
George M. Mayo
Highland Ave
Neponset
T. D. Billings
Leighton St
Lynn
A. D. Wingate
Emerson St
Haverhill
A. P. Chase
Moors St
W. Somerville
A. M. Sherman
Otisst
Newtonville
Frank Coupal
Moscow St
Quincy
Francis von Euw
Heath St
A. Fay
Walnut St
Brockton
Abigail Ettinger
Webster Pl
W. Newton, Mass
William Dumont
Pearl St
Webster, Mass
Nelson Lowe
Walpole
William J. Flood
Blaine St
Allston
Boylston St
John
Annie
Mrs. Slavinsky
R. H. White
Vy AR
Suare Rae
AUTOS
John R. Baird
San Francisco
James &. Martin
Raymond Prefontaine
Oliver Ditson Company
Tremont Street
Broadway
31St St
New York City
J. Newman & Sons Corp
Tromont St
Clark’s
Palm Cafe
Causeway St
North Station
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