Hindoo Good Luck Box Promises Fortune to Boston Buyers
Henry Parker of 26 Bromfield Street promotes a Three Star Ring Good Luck Box from London Hindoo Boli Kalum. He claims buyers gain health luck and wealth with each 99 cent box, urging needy locals to purchase while supply lasts.
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India
Henry Parker
Bromfield St
Boli Kalum
London
Boston
Parker
Findoo
Hindoo
Mr. Parker
Tondon
Siser
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Back Bay
New England
America
Bromfield Street
al Parker
Mass
Pall Mall Safe Deposit Building
St. Albans Place
Regent St
W. Tondon
England
O'Toole Elected City Clerk 7-6 Over Donovan
Aldermen rejected the Common Council’s pick and reelect Frank J. O'Toole as city clerk by seven votes to six. John F. Dever won reelection as clerk of committees by nine to four as opposition sought delays. Norris urged abolishing the Board of Park Commissioners and replacing it with a paid parks superintendent.
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Board of Aldermen
Common Council
Frank J. O’toole
John F. Dever
Donovan
Day
Norton
Dixon
Codman
Adams
Gerry
Jordan
Tinkham
Edward J. Donovan
Bowen
Doyle
Norris
M. J. O’brien
P. O’brien
Alderman Norris
Alderman Norton
Alderman Gerry
Boston
Avery Street
South Ferry
Akerman Philip O'Brien
Monument Square
Charlestown
Had Many Pairs of Trousers in Tombs Case
Carrie Wheeler an alleged badger worker and crook with two prior prison sentences faces charges with an unnamed man identified as Harry Small alias Alfred Smith. They allegedly stole clothing including two pairs of trousers from multiple victims. the loot was found at 100 Carver Street.
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Carrie Wheeler
Crook
Charles Street
Harry Small
Alfred Smith
H. D. Young
Eliot Street
Isaac Sternberg
Carver Street
Shields
Kelly
A City Without Soap and Other Japanese Ways
Miss Kate V. Johnson of Madison Indiana discusses life in Japan after thirteen years abroad. She describes a soapless Akita and observes customs such as women painting teeth black and shaving brows to show loyalty, carpenters shaping long shavings with back doors at the front, and books with the preface at the end and footnotes at the head.
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Naoye Saito
Miss Johnson
Japan
Tokio
America
Johnson
Naoye
Kate V. Johnson
Madison
Ind
Subway contract delayed as bidder given extension
New York February 5 The Board of Rapid Transit Commissioners granted John B McDonald the successful bidder until February 20 to meet contract conditions for building and equipping the rapid transit tunnel. August Belmont to form a construction company and has advanced in its formation.
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New York
Board of Rapid Transit Commissioners
John B. McDonald
August Belmont
Excursion to Washington Tour Leaves Boston Friday
A guided trip to Washington with a Philadelphia visit departs Boston on Friday February 23. The week long stay costs 25 dollars including hotel and expenses and may be extended. Side trips to Richmond Old Point Comfort Lakewood and other resorts are offered at reduced rates. Illustrated itineraries available from A J Simmons Royal Blue line Boston.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Richmond
Old Point Comfort
Lakewood
A. J. Simmons
New England
Royal Blue Line
Washington Street
Porter Dies In Fall At Charlestown Navy Yard
Painter John F Porter 55 falls from a staging at the bonding mill in Charlestown Navy Yard and dies ten minutes later. Undertaker Cobb takes charge. Porter resided at 334 Highland Ave Malden. Separately George M W Hall leads a campaign for a retirement annuity for Boston teachers with broad support from educators and officials including President Eliot and the State Board of Education. The Senate remains the main hurdle though Hall expects passage.
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Charlestown Navy Yard
Porter
Cobb
Highland Avenue
Malden
Boston
Hall
Eliot Ot Harvard
Leaver
Frank Hill
State Board of Education
Public
Senate
Molineux Trial Deliberation Extends Over Sixty Days
New York February reports the Molineux case closing State evidence after nearly ninety witnesses, with defense counsel Weeks predicting dismissal for insufficient proof. Emphasizes the long trial with Judge Goff denying adjournments and questions about defense testimony.
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Osborne
Bartow S. Weeks
Weeks
Molineux
E. L. Molineux
Wheeler's Axe Sets Discharge List From Street Dept
The street department faces a near completion of its discharge list this week. Officials have not yet announced the exact number or identities of those affected.
Fire on East Broadway Damages Building, Shoe Dealer's Store
A fire at 663 East Broadway caused by a lighted match near an oil tank damaged a three story building occupied by Frank H. Sweetland a shoe dealer. Estimated loss stood at 1000 dollars and the blaze was reported at 4 25 yesterday after an alarm from Box 155.
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East Broadway
Frank H. Sweetland
Endicott Street Couple Surprised by Clock Gift
Mr and Mrs Dawson of Endicott Street Beachmont were surprised Saturday evening by a marble clock presented by their friends J G Davidson of Boston gave the clock. Refreshments followed and the party ended late.
Boston Teachers Retirement Fund Bill Nearing Legislature
The city of Boston awaits a proposed public school teachers retirement fund bill. Reformers promise action this week after prior defeats in two previous sessions with hopes for passage.
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City of
Boston
Omega Oil for Chest and Throat Troubles Advised
An advertisement extols Omega Oil as a top remedy for bronchitis pleurisy and asthma. It claims external rubs avoid internal risks and promises fast relief with softened inflamed areas. The testimonial notes a pleurisy cure and urges buyers to seek the Siginio Espinosa signature on every bottle.
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Omega
Siginio Espinosa
Leper rumor denied by New York health board
A Dr. A S Ashmead story claiming over 100 lepers at large in New York City was circulated. President Murphy of the Board of Health sent a letter to Dr Ashmead denying the statement and asserting there are no lepers at large in the city.
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New York
A. S. Ashmead
New York City
Murphy
The
Board of Health Today
Hay Pauncefote treaty signed to permit canal
Washington announces the Hay Pauncefote agreement with Great Britain to allow the United States to build and control the Nicaraguan canal while maintaining its neutrality. The treaty, ratified after long debate, faces Senate opposition and aims for neutral, open access with shared protection among major powers.
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Washington
State Department
Great Britain
United States
England
Senate
Hay
Manomet Life Saving Station Kept Succeeded by Local Action
Much regret is expressed here over the government poll on the Manomet life saving Station and the order to discontinue on June 1 at season’s end. The stated reason cites few wrecks but locals cite rescues and warnings such as the Pavonia case and vow to push to keep the station open.
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Plymouth
Cunard
Pavonia
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