Boston street car ventilation reform urged by ex health official
John J. Scott former Cambridge Board of Health member and Boston lawyer will petition the Board of Railroad Commissioners to require ventilator improvements for street cars. He argues current opening and closing doors cause dangerous air conditions and proposes top-mounted ventilators with floor intakes to draw fresh air without drafts.
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Boston
John J. Scott
Cambridge Board of Health
Pemberton
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Scott
Cambridge
Excise Board Refuses Public Explanation of Hotel List Method
The Excise Board states it will make no public explanation of its method for selecting hotels eligible for inclusion. No details on criteria or process will be released, citing confidentiality and procedural reasons.
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Excise Board
Charcoal Lozenges Marketed For Bad Breath Relief
An advertisement promotes Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a quick remedy for bad breath from indigestion and foods. It claims charcoal absorbs gases, purifies the stomach, and leaves breath and digestion improved. A free sample offer leads to a 25 cent box purchase.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Woman in Black Abandons Baby at Somerville Doorstep
An unknown woman dressed in black left a one year old girl on the doorstep at 10 Benedict Street Somerville shortly after 7 PM. The child was found cold and taken to the station as police search for the woman who hurried toward Sullivan Square.
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I. E. Rumney
Benedict Street
Somerville
Sullivan Square
Bark Carrollton Lost Off Midway Reef
The bark Carrollton of San Francisco 1842 tons, Captain Henrichs, struck the south reef off Midway Island at 2 this morning while sailing from Newcastle to Honolulu. All crew saved. Weather good but vessel irretrievable.
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Midway Island
Carrollton
San Francisco
Henrichs
Newcastle
Honolulu
Malden Officer Shot by Patrolman In Mad Dog Incident
Malden police sergeant Frank H. Johnson was wounded in the lower right side by Patrolman Edward Nolan’s revolver during a mad dog incident on Fellsway West near Medford. Johnson, a longtime, highly regarded officer, is in serious condition at his Dana Street home after the 9:15 pm discharge.
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Dyer
Frank H. Johnson
The
Malden Police
Edward Nolan
Malden
Dana Street
Fellsway West
Medford
Lawful pursuit ends in shooting of suspect by officers
Johnson kicked at a large dog as Nolan fired striking Johnson in the leg. The dog, believed rabid, charged the officers who chased it until subdued. Johnson was taken to Dr. Charles D. McCarthy, who removed a bullet from his hip and discharged him.
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Johnson
Nolan
Charles D. McCarthy
McCarthy
Charles A Newell 1814 Oldest Middletown Resident
Charles A. Newell born in Whitneyville in 1814 died in Middletown at age 92. He and his wife recently marked their 74th wedding anniversary on November 25, reflecting a long life noted as the city’s oldest male resident.
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Middletown
Conn
Charles A. Newell
Whitneyville
Pyramid Pile Cure Proclaimed a Pain Free Cure
A Chicago man testifies after using Pyramid Pile Cure and Pyramid Ointment for fourteen years of internal and external piles. He praises the remedy, reports relief after a trial, and notes the offer of a free sealed trial package from Pyramid Drug Co in Marshall Michigan.
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Geo. B. Bender
Diversey St
Chicago
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid
Healing Faith Drives Tuberculosis Patient to Health
At Emmanuel Church a tuberculosis patient who was once refused sanatorium admission reportedly gained 40 pounds after joining the church tuberculosis class. Dr. McComb urged faith as a healer and recounted miracles while parishioners shared personal testimonies of recovery and restored sight.
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Emmanuel Church
Alexander
Boston
Cambridge Labor Union Backs School Child Transit Tickets
The Cambridge Central Labor Union unanimously passed resolutions urging the new city government to push for school children to receive car tickets on street railways other than the Boston Elevated. They also thanked ex-superintendent John T. Shea for loyalty to organized labor and endorsed Dennis D. Driscoll for Massachusetts State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation.
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Cambridge Central Labor Union
Boston
John T. Shea
Cambridge
Organized Labor
Dennis D. Driscoll
Massachusetts State Board of Arbitration
Unions Announce Officer Elections and Charters Deliberations
A Wood, Wire and Metal Lathers' Union committee reports it is inadvisable to grant two Boston charters. Bay State Lodge officers will be installed January 13 at Brodbine Hall. Delegates to New England Electrical Workers' unions meet January 18 at 152 Weybosset Street Providence. Electrical Workers Union 103 names its officers led by President W. J. Roberts and Secretary S. H. Greenwood. Boston Carriage Workers' Union re-elects President Thomas P. Butler and lists its officers. Workers' unions elects Benjamin and Zorn to lead Musicians' Protective Assembly 1629 K of L. Pattern Makers' Association delegates head to New York convention January 28.
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Union 82
International Union
Boston
Assembly 1850
Bay State Lodge
Brotherhhood
Railroad Carmen
Carman P. J. Cronin
Brodbine Hall
H. M. Patten
D. Shea
A. Johnson
J. W. Barton
Thomas P. Butler
Boston Carriage Workers’ Union
James Wilson
Rudolf Innis
John J. Deegan
William Frazier
Guard
P. van Buren
Guardian
Dennis Harrington
Sentinel
Fred Johnson
Garment Workers’ Union
Max Benjamin
Harry Brown
Nathan Sidlofsky
Samuel Zorn
Maurice Schloss
William Berkofsky
Musicians’ Protective Assembly
K. of L
Hugh MecMackin
Frank Smith
Train Service Again Demoralized By Delays
Chairman Noble urged those with evidence on delays to write details and mail to his State street office. Complainants may visit daily from 4 to 6 PM, with Noble and committee ready to hear concerns in person.
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Noble
Nobie
State Street
Rail road officials asked for complete service report
Boston & Albany officials are to provide a report covering Nov 25 to Dec 25 detailing why service has not improved despite complaints. The committee notes widespread delays at South Station with about half of 112 daily trains late, and reports confusion from track changes and missed connections. Newtown citizens plan to present evidence to the railroad commissioners and seek a lease revocation before the Legislature.
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Scott
Boston & Albany Railroad
Boston & Albany
New York Central Road
South Station
Newton
Newton Highlands
Newton Centre
William Noble
Albery E. Alvord
Newton Citizens’ Committee
Citizens’ Committee
Cuticura Remedies Cured Child Suffering Eczema
A Brooklyn mother recalls twelve years of eczema misery on her son. After doctors failed, Cuticura ointment soap resolve improved him, and full treatment cured the child. Includes product details and a Boston seller note.
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Michael Steinman
Sumner Avenue
Brooklyn
N. Y
Rotter Drug & Whem. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Babe of Nine Months Talks with Ease
Barbara Jacques, nine months old, can speak clearly with words easily understood. Doctors note her mental faculties rival those of a three year old and call her speech remarkable. Her vocabulary began forming at six months and has grown since.
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Babe
ST. Louis
Barbara
Jacques
Bryce Admits Selection as Next British Ambassador
James Bryce confirms he will become British ambassador to Washington, prompting his resignation from his South Aberdeen seat. The Aberdeen constituency laments his departure, praising his scholarly stature and noting the need to choose a successor from literary circles.
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Bryce
Aberdeen
James Bryce
Mortimer Durand
Washington
Washington Post
South Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Sir John Leng's Body En Route to Scotland
Lady Leng arrived in New York to transport the body of Sir John Leng back to Scotland. Leng, who died in California during a world tour, was Dundee's long serving MP and a leading Liberal publisher. He led the Dundee Advertiser for 55 years and founded several newspapers. He leaves a large family.
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New York
Lady Leng
Scotland
Sir John Leng
California
Miss Leng
Dundee
Gladstone
Dundee Advertiser
People’s Journal
People’s Friend
Evening Telegraph
James N Blosser Dead After Lingering Illness
James N Blosser died yesterday morning at his home 748 East Fourth Street after a lingering illness. He was born in South Boston and worked at the American Bank Note Company, where his father also worked. He was a bachelor and leaves one sister Miss Annie I Blosser. He was a member of the Royal Arcanum and Boston Pictorial Printers' Union.
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James N. Blosser
East Fourth Street
Boston
American Bank Note Company
Annie I. Blosser
Royal Arcanum
Boston Pictite Printers’ Union
Sacred Heart
Malden
O'Connell
Cambridgeport
Jeremiah
Julia O'Connell
Lucey
Columbia Street
St. Mary’s Church of the Annunciation
St. Paul’s Cemetery
Arlington
Rimbach
Hattie F
Frederick L. Rinbach
Palmer Street
Stacey
Chicago
Win ‘ Stacey
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