Death by own action shocks Wool Merchant in Cohasset
Albert E. Harding, renowned Boston wool merchant, committed death by own action by shooting himself at his Cohasset home on Jerusalem road around 7 am. Found unconscious, he died at 6:15 pm after failing to respond to medical efforts. his wife was away visiting their daughter at Marlboro Street. The family includes three children Ellis, Lester, and a 14 year old, with Harding’s business partner Cecil M. Caverly noting no financial motive. Police and associates describe him as a respected, habitual worrier over health rather than finances.
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Mr. Harding
Harvard
Lester
Mr.Harding
Harding
Albert S
Bigelow
Post
Marlboro Street
Cecil M. Caverly
Harding & Caverly
Nae
Eeemg
GULLY FALL A BOSTON FAMILY BATTLE OVER SON CUSTODY
William H Hill Jr sues to regain custody of his four year old son from his estranged father William H Hill a wealthy Boston Brookline banker and clubman The dispute exposed a two year rift with the Hill family tracing to a second marriage and a mother in law who may influence the trial The elder Hill once favored his grandson but cut ties after the son married Grace Thayer then Emma Cheney The case moves forward with lawyers and filed papers as the elder Hill illness limits comment
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Roya
William H. Hill
Boston
Brookline
William H. Hill, Jr
Peter Hill
Maine
May
Water Street
Richardson, Hill & Co
Nfe
Hill
Boston & Bangor Steamship Company
Grace Whittier Thayer
Cambridge
Lovesittle
Marion Street
Thayer
Hill,Jr
Edward W. Blodgett
Bordman Hall
James H. Dalton
Mr. Hill
Richardson, Hill, Co
Quincy Gas Light Company
Foster Wharf Company
American Rubber Company
Boston Rubb Company
First National Bank of
Summerville
N c
Hills in Court Battle Over Child Custody In Boston
The elder Hill faces a major legal contest to gain custody of his grandson. He has vast resources and influential allies, while the boy’s mother Mrs. Hill, Jr., expresses regret over the in law’s stance. The family details and business ties of the elder Hill are listed, with the grandmother location noted in Summerville, NC.
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Hill
Gainsboro~ Street
Two Bandits Rob Miss Mahoney on Boylston Street
Miss Belle Mahoney was robbed by two young men in dark clothes on Boylston Street near Charles Street at 6 PM. One man held a pistol to her face while the other plundered two bundles, took a $2 bill and a gold watch, then tore off her gloves in the encounter. The assailants fled toward Charles Street. Mahoney, 29, Nova Scotia, from Cambridge, worked at 16 Garrison Road, Brookline.
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Belle Mahoney
Boylston Street
Miss Mahoney
Park Street
Boylston
Charles Street
Miss Ma
Mahoney
W. D. Cheever
Boylstone Street
Maud
Chamberlains in Parliament Open Fiscal Debate
London report describes the dramatic opening of Parliament as Joseph Chamberlain sits as a private member and his son Austen leads the House. The elder Chamberlain mocks or cheers at times, while Austen defends Premier Balfour on fiscal reform amid frequent interruptions. The house signals relief when the speech ends and debates whether any change is needed now.
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London
West
Birmingham
Austen Chamberlain
Joseph Chamberlain
Balfour
Exchequer
Treasury
Gladstone
Phe
House
House of Commons
King Edw ard references Alaska decision in Parliament
In his opening Parliament speech King Edward lauds the Alaska ruling for clearing ancient boundary disputes while noting mixed results for British claims. He warns against regional tensions between Japan and Russia in China and Corea and pledges full support for a peaceful solution.
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London
Edward
Alaska
Spécsach
Japan
Russia
China
Corea
Weather Forecast by Prof Charles E Lessor
For Wednesday expect increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions with a chance of snow or rain. Thursday may bring mixed precipitation with snow or rain. Friday trends toward clearer, warmer weather with rising clouds late.
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Charles E. Lessor
Without Morphine or Opium John's Medicine Prevents Pneumonia
An early 20th century health claim touts a patent medicine called Johns Medicine as a cure all. Advertisements promise relief from pneumonia and other ailments without morphine or opium, emphasizing safety and quick relief for fevers and respiratory symptoms.
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Ohn
Two Firemen Cremated in Tennessee Wholesale District Blaze
Risksedge Tenn February 2 Fire in part of the wholesale district tonight caused an estimated 400000 in losses and claimed the lives of two men William A Maxey captain of Hose Wagon Company 2 and John J Bunn a former fireman who assisted at the fire. Rumors said two spectators died. Losses and insurance totals: Murphy Robinson 75000 60000 Cullen Newman 80000 72000 FH la Ross Co 75000 57000 Cullen Shields 50000 30000 buildings 90000 76000 Total 370000 300000
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William A. Maxey
Hose Wagon Company 2
John J Bunn
Murphy &Robinson
Cullen & Newman
FH. la Ross & Co
Cullen & Shields
Snow Wednesday Forecast for Boston and Vicinity
Snow Wednesday in Boston and nearby areas with clearing and cold by Thursday. Strong westerly winds reduce visibility and bring brisk temperatures, following a day of unsettled conditions.
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Boston
Fire destroys three story block on Emerson street
Fire at 139 to 141 Emerson street Maldéy shortly after 1 am destroyed the three story block owned by the S. E. Benson estate with an estimated loss of 20,000 on buildings and contents. The lower floor housed George L. Lawrence newsdealer G Han cock grocer W T Kirmes pharmacist and A Russo fruit dealer while upper floors held tenants George Goodwin and Harry Blanzfeld. A 150 gallon kerosene tank in the basement raised explosion fears as firemen fought the blaze. The property was listed at 10,000 in some estimates.
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Melrose
Hmerson Street
Maldéy
S. E. Benson
George L. Lawrence
G. Hancock
W. T. Kirmés
Rhasit
A. Russo
George Goodwin
Harry Blanzeldt
Joss
Good for Coughs and Colds Lang Kuro is the quickest cure
An advertisement or note touts Kuro as the fastest remedy for coughs and colds in a Lang context, claiming rapid relief and superior efficacy. It reads like a promotional snippet from a period publication emphasizing quick action and health benefits.
Russian Fleet Equipped at Vladivostok and Czar’s Japan Reply
Feb 2 report says Vladivostok ships fully equipped for immediate service with hull fittings removed and harbor kept open by ice breakers. Fleet includes four cruisers Gromoboi Russia Bogatyr Rurik and the Lena transport. St Petersburg notes the Czar weighs a council report on Russia’s reply to Japan. decision possible days before sending to Tokyo. Prices on the Bourse are weak with yields falling.
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The
Gromoboi
Russia
Bogatyr
Rurik
Lena
Japan
ST. Petersburg
Special Council
Alexis
Tokio
Melrose Nurses Strike Over Disputed Matron Remarks
Miss Roberta Forshay reports a night of terror at Melrose Hospital as strikers besieged the nurses housing, claiming insults from Matron Des Brisay sparked the walkout. The nine attendants left after conflicting accounts of a planned strike and a potential hearing for Miss Scott, a Canadian nurse at Melrose since September.
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Melrose
Roberta Forshay
Melrose Hospital
Des Brigny
Miss.Des._Brisay
Th Hospital
Catherine Mcilain
Hada
Des Brigay
Des Brisay
Miss Scott
Des. Brisay
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Piuert Harding
Harding & Martin
Riage
Partridge
Son
Hill, Sr
Moore
Joseph
Chamberlain
Sheri
Tile
Tee
Bohemian
Vladivostock
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