Shaftesbury discovery and stalled Malden wedding tale
Harvard philosopher Dr. Benjamin Rand reports a newly found 1712 Shaftesbury manuscript Second Characters linking the Earl to science of beauty. The tale shifts to Rose Hyacinth and Francis Wells whose Christmas wedding was postponed when a late license delivery forced a Thursday ceremony delay.
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Earl of Shaftesbury
New York
Benjamin Rand
Department of Philosophy
Harvard University
American Philosophical Association
Third Earl of
Rose Hyacinth
Grape Street
Malden
Francis Wells
Glenwood
Medford
Francis
Holden
Hyacinth
End of Year Clearance Offers Prompt Bargains
A local sale promotes end of year prices to clear odd lots before January 1. The notice stresses substantial discounts and urges shoppers to act quickly for the best bargains of the year. Deals emphasize big savings on surplus items.
Eleven-Dollar Coat Sale in Boston Trade Ad
A Boston advertisement from S. H. Harrison Co. promotes select $25 and $80 overcoats at the price of $11. Chinchhillas, Elysians, and Kerseys are offered, with the sale centered at 662 672 Washington Street corner Beach.
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Boston
Chinchhillas
Elysians
Kerseys
S. H. Harrison Co
Washington S&st
Cor. Beach
Blind 12 Years May Regain Sight After Groundbreaking Operation
Leroy Eugene Thorpe of Brockton, blind for 12 years, may soon see again following surgery at Commonwealth Hospital. Doctors removed multiple shrapnel injuries in his head and plan electric nerve stimulation with iodine aiding targeted electricity delivery. The hospital provided facilities free, with Dr. F. W. McDonald supervising and Dr. Burbank in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Eugene Thorpe
Brockton
Commonwealth Hospital
Commonwealth Avenue
F. W. McDonald
Burbank
Thorpe
Blind Brockton Cobbler Survives Delicate Brain Surgery
In Brockton a man known as the blind cobbler, Mr. Thorpe, survived a delicate operation near brain regions after a prior head wound. Surgeons Dr. John Morgan and Dr. Samuel J. Harris removed a severed optic nerve from the right eye and several other shots, hoping the left nerve may recover sight. His wife and two young children received news of his survival and potential relief from years of dreadful headaches. The shooter Pearl Ashley, who fired 12 years ago, died recently before knowing the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Owen Burbank
Mr. Thorpe
Thorpe
Brockton
Pearl Ashley
Ashley
John Morgan
Samuel J. Harris
Overcoats at markdowns from Harrison Co. ad
Harrison's Wholesale advertises Shetland and melton overcoats at real markdown prices. Coats include kerseys, cheviots, chinchillas, belted backs and plaid options. Any overcoat up to 30 dollars offered by H I Harrison Co at 662 672 Washington street corner Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
I. H. Harrison Co
Washington &T
Cor. Beach
Boston Considers South American Export School Plan
Mayor Fitzgerald hosts luncheon at Young’s Hotel with Charles Lyon Chandler of the State Department as boosters for creating a Boston export school. Officials including Superintendent Byer and school aides discuss Spanish study expansion to boost South American trade and propose involving Boston students in a Chamber of Commerce trip to South America.
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Chamber of Commerce
Fitzgerald
Young’s Hotel
Charles Lyon Chandler
Department of State
Washington
Franklin Byer
J. E. Burke
Walter 8. Parker
Frank V. Thompson
Eller C. Ripley
Michael H. Corcoran, Jr
George E. Brock
Thomas F. Leen
Dyer
Chandler
Boston
South America
Overcoats Offered At Deep Discount
An advertisement for overcoats priced at 25 dollars now available for 11 dollars. Customers may select any overcoat up to 30 dollars, with a fixed $11 sale price. From H. Harrison Co. at 662 672 Washington Street.
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H. Harrison Co
Washington St. Advt
Married to Escape Jail by Quick City Marriage
Morris Schwartz and Fannie Cohen wed at the Municipal Court then delivered their certificate to Judge Sullivan, avoiding prison. Schwartz faced one year and Cohen six months in jail after being trapped in a Compton Street room. a notebook evidentiary device aided the Watch and Ward Society investigation.
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Morris Schwartz
Fannie Cohen
Municipal Court
Sul
Livan
Schwartz
House of Correction
Sullivan
Compton Street
Watch and Ward Society
End of Year Sale Opens at Wolf's My Clothier
An End-of-the-Year Sale begins this morning at Wolf's, My Clothier, located at the corner of Hanover and Portland streets, promising discounts on current stock.
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Hanover
Portland
Wolf's
Hanover and
Portland Streets
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Cupid
Adda
UL Om
Aroostook
Lily Brand
Minden
Uip
Creamery
Wea
Miller
Keeffe
Oxford Meltons
Wolf’s
India
Daniel Green
Export School For Boston
Posner
Dictograph
Alley
East India
Massachusetts Breweries Company
Hawley Street
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