New ears not ready to talk about English earldom windfall
Providence Rhode Island February 2 1900 All efforts to induce George A Raybourne of this city to speak about his reported inheritance of an English earldom and 800000 a year income failed He is in cable contact with England while awaiting a personal statement after completing other affairs He has reportedly avoided relatives and lived in the United States about 20 years despite the strange life story surrounding his supposed succession
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Providence
R. I
George A. Raybourne
Raybourne
Raybond
New York
England
Great Britain
Ralph E. Gifford
Rhode Island Insurance Inquiry Moves In House
Providence February 2 A resolution to appoint a five member joint committee to investigate Rhode Island insurance and trust companies seeks to determine if company funds have been used for political purposes or other ends. The measure, sponsored by Representative Rattey, was referred to judiciary without debate and sets a deadline of March 30 A D.
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Providence
R. I
House
Rattey
Central Falls
House of Representatives
Senate
Daughters Eligible for New Loyal Legion Order
New York February 2 Only daughters of Civil War officers may join the new organization called the Daughters of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion.
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New York
New Order
Daughters of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Mother Praises Cuticura Remedies
Mrs Maebelle Lyon of Parsons Kansas recounts a severe infantile eczema case in her baby. After unsuccessful efforts by a family doctor, she reports swift improvement following Cuticura remedies with full recovery in about ninety days aside from temporary rough skin.
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Mazon
Rior
Cutiura
Maebelle Lyon
Lee Ave
Parsons, Kan
Complete Treatment for Humors and Skin Diseases
Complete external and internal treatment for every humor may now be had for one dollar. A single set cures torturing, disfiguring eruptions from infancy to old age when all else fails. Caticura Soap Ointment and Pills sold throughout Georgeetown via sole proprs Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geyorie Vne Ees One Chem. Ag Bhy Sole Props
Boston
Ybarr a snub 10 diplomats proves tense Caracas row
Washington February 2 Secretary Root released correspondence from the doyen of Caracas diplomats protesting the treatment of French chargé d affaires Mr Taigny aboard the steamer Martinique. Venezuelan foreign minister replies the affair is internal police while the Brazilian minister seeks details.
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Washington
Root
Caracas
Taigny
Martinique
Ybarra
Death by Own Action in Waltham Shoe Store
Bernard Madden a 36 year old proprietor of a Main Street shoe store in Waltham shot himself in the back room this noon. James Mullen, a friend, found him after entering the store for a social chat. Madden was active in Catholic societies and leaves a family.
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Waltham
Bernard Madden
Main Street
James Mullen
Inspection Bureau's Annual Meeting Held in Boston
The 18th annual meeting of the New England Bureau of United Inspection was held yesterday afternoon at 71 Kilby Street rooms. Representatives from nearly 60 companies attended. Officers elected include Edward C. Brush as chairman, Walter Adlard as vice chairman, General Frederick B. Carpenter as treasurer, and R. Walter Hilliard as secretary.
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New England Bureau of United Inspection
Bureau
Kilby Street
Edward C. Brush
Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Company
Walter Adlard
Continental Insurance Company
Frederick B. Carpenter
R. Walter Hilliard
Million Needed for Debts and Missions
Providence Rhode Island February 2 At an all day conference of the American Board of Foreign Missions Rev Cornelius H Patten secretary of the home department said one million dollars will be necessary to cover present outstanding debts and carry on the missionary work He noted a 176000 debt remaining after last year
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Providence
R. I
American Board of Foreign Missions
Cornelius H. Patten
Home Department
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Promises Fast Relief
A guaranteed cure claims for piles with PAZO OINTMENT offering relief in 6 to 14 days. It promises to refund money if the product fails. It targets itching bleeding or protruding piles and notes a 50 cent price.
Edna May to Wed Oscar Lewisohn in Chicago
Reports from Chicago claim socialite Edna May will marry Oscar Lewisohn of the copper family. Lewisohn, brother of Jesse, has been seen with Miss May around theatre entrances and at the Opera House box, with frequent outings and meals together.
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Edna May
Oscar Lewisohn
Chicago
Ill
Ise
New York
Lewisohns
Jesse Lewisohn
Lewisohn
Miss May
Mr. Lewisohn
Chicago Opera House
Rector's
Four Years of Shopping Uncovered in Brooklyn House
In Brooklyn, a discovery at 178 State Street reveals more than 250000 dollars worth of goods bought over four years and stored in a four story mansion style house. Executor J P Squibb of the Cook King estate found the items abandoned since Mary Cook King’s death two weeks earlier. The house held gowns linens silks furs and garments piled high to the ceilings, with many items still in original fashion.
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New York
Brooklyn
State Street
J. P. Squibb
Cook King
Mary Cook King
Flushing
Squibb
Mother
Four Year Sentence for Laconia Firebug Chamberlain
George G. Chamberlain, once called the Laconia firebug, was sentenced by Judge Peaslee in the Superior Court to not less than four nor more than seven years in state prison for attempted arson. The 22 year old admitted a prior guilty plea before pleading insanity, with fires in the Tele phone block on Main street and two other incendiary fires noted.
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Laconia
N. H
George G. Chamberlain
Peaslee
Chamberlain
Main Street
Fpeaslee
Electrician-thief robs Comstock home during lunch hour
A man posing as an electric company inspector gained entry to Frank P. Comstock’s Providence city residence while the family ate. He stole family jewelry valued over $1000, vanishing before discovery. A maid admitted him and described the intruder as wearing a blue cap and acting as an expert electrician.
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Providence
Frank P. Comstock
Comstock
Third escape from Dover Penitentiary shocks authorities
Dover New Hampshire February 2 The authorities search for Philip Cote who escaped early yesterday from the house of correction where he served a four months term for drunkenness He is the third prisoner to escape from the institution in a few weeks
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Dover
N. H
Philip Cote
House of Correction
Cote
Chelsea Y. M. H. A. Plans First Annual Banquet
David I. Garb chairs the Y M H A literary committee for Chelsea on Washington's Birthday Eve February 21. A mass meeting at Elm Street Synagogue Sunday at 2 pm outlines the Y M H A building fund plans with Alderman Edward J. Bromberg Leo J. Lyons David A. Ellis J H Landon Isadore Harris Joseph Levenson and David J. Garb among participants. President David A. Laurie to chair the meeting.
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David I. Garb
Y. M.H. A.literary Committee
Chelsea
Washington
Elm Street
Edward J. Bromberg
Boston
Leo J. Lyons
Boston Advocate
David A. Ellis
Boston School Board
J. H. Landon
Boston Y. M. H. A
Isadore Harris
Joseph Levenson
David J. Garb
David A. Laurie
Chelsea Y. M. H. A
Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Ad
An old advertisement touts a remedy to cure a cold in one day using laxative bromine quinine tablets. It promises a refund if it fails and notes B W. Grove’s signature on each box.
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W. Grove
Office Seekers Must Be Patient As Mayor Delays Appointments
The Post reports Mayor Fitzgerald will not appoint until February 12 and likely will fill only key posts such as superintendent of streets and water and schoolhouse commissioners. Names floated include James H. Doyle for streets and James F. Nolan for ferries, with others under consideration and pressure to retain certain officials. The mayor emphasizes thorough inquiry and patience from applicants amid political maneuvering.
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Fitzgerald
the Republic
Joseph J. Corbett
Eugene N. Sullivan
Ferries
William J. Donovan
Board of Aldermen
James H. Doyle
James IF. Nolan
Wast
Boston
Mathew Cummings
Daniel P. Sullivan
The
Republic
City Hall
Mayor to meet editors and leaders at lunch
Mayor Fitzgerald invites city editors and trade leaders to lunch at Young's Hotel at 12:30 Tuesday to discuss Boston's growth. Attendees include President Dana of the Senate, Speaker Cole, and heads of major local business and professional groups.
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Fitzgerald
O’connell
Young's Hotel
Dana
Massachusetts Senate
Speaker Cole
House
Boston
William F. Dana
John N. Cole
Massachusetts House of Representatives
William E. Barrett
Boston Advertiser and Record
Richard J. Farrelly
Hearst
Boston American
Charles H. Taylor
Boston Globe
John H. Holmes
Boston Herald
Fred A. Walker
Boston Journal
E. A. Grazier
Boston Post
Edward H. Clement
Boston Transcript
John H. Fahey
Boston Traveler
Andrew G. Webster
Associated Board of Trade
William A. Gaston
Boston Real Estate Exchange
John F. Crocker
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Franklin Haven
Boston Clearing House Association
Amory A. Lawrence
Boston Merchants’ Association
George S. Daniels
New England Shoe and Leather Association
Ira G. Hersey
Master Builders’ Association
Dilation of the Stomach and Its Causes
The article explains stomach enlargement results from overeating and drinking, weak stomach muscles, constipation, and liver inactivity. It lists symptoms such as coated tongue, thirst, loss of appetite, emaciation, stomach oppression, belching, and vomiting, urging actions to counter the condition.
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Smith
Hazing Middy Gets Pardon
Washington February 2 The President pardons Midshipman John Paul Miller of Kentucky convicted of hazing at the naval academy. The pardon cites his excellent academic record and notes this case appears unique in his hazing history. Secretary Bonaparte says punishment is warranted but dismissal would be harsher injustice than letting the offense go unpunished.
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Washington
John Paul Miller
Kentucky
Naval Academy
Bonaparte
Barrett heads Boston as acting mayor in mayor's absence
William J. Barrett president of the Common Council serves as acting Mayor of Boston while Mayor Fitzgerald is away. Barrett signed a 243000 draft to settle an Electric Light Company damages suit over Congress Street grade crossings, as aldermen dispute a permanent chairman. The mayor is expected back tomorrow but not to the office until Monday.
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William J. Barrett
Common Council
Boston
Fitzgerald
New York
Barrett
Boston Electric Light Company
Congress Street
Board of Aldermen
Attorney General Fitts Faces Court Investigation
Three commissioners were appointed by the Vermont Supreme Court to hear evidence on charges of unprofessional conduct against Attorney General Clark C. Fitts. The panel includes Col. A. A. Hall of St. Albans Frank L. Fish of Vergennes and John W. Redmond of Newport.
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Montpelier
Supreme Court
Clark C. Fitts
A. A. Hall
St. Albans
Frank L. Fish
Vergennes
John W. Redmond
Newport
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OUR
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Venezuela
Inspection Bureau
Laconia Firebug
New England
WM. C. Grecor
Washington ST
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Chelsea Y. M. H. A. Banquet
Hennessey
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Ambrose Woods
Joseph J. Norton
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Cilsey SE
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Broad N.Y. City
H. S. Duncan
Mar
Pierrepont Hotel
Gilsey House
West
St. 29Th and
B’way
White Dental Parlors
Washington ST. Opp
White
New England Mutual Life Insurance Co
Milk St
Benjamin F. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
D. BF. Appel
William Hb.turner
Warren Sawyer
Thomas Sherwin
Nathaniel J. Rust
Henry Parkman
Wallace L. Pierce
Charles E. Cotting
Gordon Abbott
Reginald Foster
Massachusetts
Charles H. Flood
3Ager
Afl K Street
A. H. Til
Federal Street
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Tel
Frederic J. Crosby
Charlestown
Annie
Michael Wail
Troy
Prospect Street
Seturtay
Tnst
St. Mary’s Church
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