Chelsea council hears boodle charges against city solicitor
Councilman Lewis alleges bribery attempts over the selection of Chelsea city solicitor Gould denies the claims and vows to prove falsity in open court. A committee investigates with two other witnesses ready to testify as Chelsea braces for a political uproar in its unusually quiet town.
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The
Commonwealth
Gould
Willard Howland
Howland
Lewis
Ward 4
Boston
Chelsea
Postman
Republican City Committee
Notable Women Figures Promote Roles in 1890s Society
Mrs Whiton-Stone attends Sorosis luncheon in New York. Anna Dickinson, the lecturer and actress, sues in Scranton for damages over alleged confinement in an insane asylum, filing three suits totaling 125000 dollars. Mrs Burton Harrison and Miss Isabel Hapgood named by the New York Board of Lady Managers to gather literary works for the State exhibit at the World's Fair. Mrs J P Kimball presumed first woman president of a railroad at Pennsboro Harrisville. Mrs Thomas A Edison subscribes to stock in the World's Fair Women's Dormitory. Mrs Charles Carroll recounts an Arctic voyage on a 1891 wedding journey. Mrs Frank Leslie Wilde discusses women in business, praising home and family success. About 37000 U S women work as telegraph operators amid broader public service roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiton-Stone
New York
Anna E. Dickinson
Circuit Court of the United States
Scranton
James Courtwright
George B. Thompson
Allen Egglison
John S. Heilman
Henry Bryden
George Underwood
Pittston
James Oxlesby
Danville
Miss Dickinson
Women’s Dormitory Association of the
Charles Carroll
Frank Leslie Wilde
United States
Grant Returns From Disappearance In Somerville
Lewis Grant a Somerville carpenter at 19 Partridge Avenue returned home yesterday after going missing last Friday. He had been staying with his brother in Providence, R I, whom he had not seen for some time. Grant said he did not realize his family would worry, noting he had left previously without causing alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Grant
Somerville
Partruige Avenue
Providence
R. L
Grant
Maine Wants Mr. Blaine's Remains
Avacusta Me February 7 Representative Harris of East Machias introduced resolutions in the Legislature urging that Mr Blaine's remains be interred in Maine Lane of Augusta seconded the measure The Governor was asked to contact the family The resolutions were adopted in the House but sent to the Senate too late for action today
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Avacusta
Harris
East Machias
Blaine
Maine
Lane
Augusta
Senate
Henry H. Tuttle & Co February shopworn sale
GENUINE BARGAINS in boots and shoes at Henry H. Tuttle & Co. The firm, famed for finest goods, holds its annual February shopworn sale. Gents' English and French hand-sewn boots once $10 to $12 now $3 to $4 a pair, with similar cuts across departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Tuttle & Co.’s
Mrs J Montgomery Sears Wins Evans Prize for Romola
Boston artist Mrs Sarah C Sears gains fame as Romola wins the Evans prize at the American water color exhibit in New York. Other Sears works La Marquise and portraits also gain critics praise while Romola joins Mr W T Evans collection under prize conditions.
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la Marquise
South Galery
Sears
Biuth
Romola
Sarah C. Sears
Arist
Boston
W. T. Evans
How to Fit New Shoes with Cloth and Water
Instructions describe stuffing new shoes with cloth or paper to mold them to the foot and using cloth soaked in hot water across troubled spots to relieve pinch points quickly and effectively.
Pralines New Candy Delights Palate With Two Flavors
A new candy named pralines excites tastes with two flavors peppermint and wintergreen. The confections are soft and creamy inside, then coated in sweet chocolate, presenting a snowy white exterior.
Fear of Women Defines True Heroism
A reflection on courage noting that many men fear no men yet many are daunted by women, suggesting true heroism has its limits and that fear of women marks a distinct human challenge.
Denim facing with velveteen binding for rainy day skirts
A reader praises a rubber facing with velveteen binding as a savings for worn draperies. Another suggests denim for facing with velveteen binding, noting denim wears as long as the dress and doesn’t wear on shoes. Brown denim on light side is preferred.
M Allister and Business Women Debate in New York
Sorosis discussed whether society protects business women. Anna Randall Diehl cited McAllister saying society does not recognize or protect them, using examples of farmers and horse racing. He claimed women are queens and not expected to engage in such conduct, mentioning Hetty Green and her daughter in Wall Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anna Randall Diehl
McAllister
Hetty Green
Have Plenty of Cushions for Comfort and Style
The article extols abundant cushions as essential decor, noting durability and variety. Denims, silks, linens, cashmere, sateen, and chintzes serve as covers in white and blue themes. Cushion displays bring luxurious ease, inviting a relaxed posture by the firelit room.
Evergreen Table Decorations For Frugal Decor
A woman with limited finances pursues table elegance through evergreens bay twigs and pine sprigs. A bowl of leaves adds freshness and a dusky bay berry contrast complements the bright green. A visitor from outside town could furnish such decorations for a fort night at minimal cost.
A Sin of Omission in a Wedding Tale
Poem fragment recounts a wedding day ruined by printer error turning “my bonny bride” into a joke. The speaker laments the lost day with Madeline, noting editor Pat and the magazine’s mishap that erased their vows.
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Madeline
John P. Lyons
Ring Offer From Wilson Bros and Imitation Warning
The ad promotes Australian gold wedding rings made in house by Wilson Bros at prices from six to twelve dollars with a two hour order option. It warns buyers to beware of imitators and notes THE BIG CLOCK at 14 and 16 Tremonrow as a reference point.
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Wilson Bros
Marriages Placed Across Cities in February
In this city on February 6, Francis A. Pierce wed Caroline E. Mosely by Rev. Dr. Hale. In New London New Hampshire on February 5 Frank W. Pressey wed Maude E. Nye by Rev. George W. Gardner. In this city on February 4 Charles E. Kuss wed Edla M. Soule of Boston by Rev. Eber Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edla M. Soule
Boston
Death notices and obituaries from Everett and nearby towns
Deaths listed for Adaline Bush Olive Turner Thayer Sarah Johnson Jennie W Cotter Archibald Forbes Charles A Foster William A Lamper Lucy B Parkes John B Lawin Florence E Vinton Susan W Ware and others. Funeral for Frank P. Davis noted at Cole's rooms South Boston. Varying ages from 15 to 90 with multiple locations including Fairhaven Charlestown Lynn Reaning Melrose and Lincoln.
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Bush
Everett
Adaline & P. Bush
Child
West Newton
Olive Turner Thayer
David W. Child
Church
Fairhaven
Mass
Sarah Johnson
John Church
Cotter
Charlestown
Jennie W
John K. Cotter
D. A
A. B. Mariner
Davis
Frank P. Davis
Cole
Dorchester
Fourth Streets
Boston
Forbes
Archibald Forbes
Foster
College Hill
Charles A. Foster
Lamper
Lynn
William A. Lamper
Parkes
Reaning
Lucy B. Parkes
Lawin
John B. Lawin
Lincoln
Vinton
Melrose
Florence E. Vinton
Aaron
Abbie S. Vinton
Ware
Susan W. Ware
Worcester
Bad Eczema on Baby Healed by Three Cuticura Remedies
A Webster Indiana couple recounts a four month old boy with severe eczema covering the head ears face and body. After trying three doctors they used Cuticura Remedies for eleven weeks and then seven months of total use the condition cleared. Hands were bound for weeks to prevent scratching and the family urges others to try the remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B
Janetta Harris
Webster, Ind
Cuticura Remedies Promise Pure Blood Skin Health
Cuticura Resolvent purports to cleanse blood of impurities and remove causes of disease while Cuticura cures skin conditions. Cuticorn Soap is claimed to beautify skin and restore hair, and Coticorn Remedies are advertised to treat itching burning and scaly skin diseases from infancy onward.
Pottier Drug and Chemical sells skin cure guide
Bold sales text advertises price and products including RESOLVENT at 1.00, Soap at 25c, and 50c for Price and 64 page How to Cure Skin Diseases booklet with 100 testimonials. Prepared by Pottier Drug and Chemical Corporation of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottier Drug and Chemical Corporation
Boston
Tremont Theatre Keeps Charm With New Plays and Readings
The Tremont Theatre continues to draw crowds with The County Fair showcasing strong scenic detail including a noted racing scene. Eileen Karl and rival leading lady spark dramatic notes in A Temperance Town. Souvenir nights at Columbia Theatre mark anniversaries of Barnet and Pilueger’s extravaganza and 1492’s 200th performance. Chickering Hall hosts F Hopkinson Smith and Thomas Nelson Page in a week of readings.
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Tremont Theatre
Tremont
Columbia Theatre
Barnet and
Pilueger
Chickering Hall
F. Hopkinson Smith
Thomas Nelson Page
Marie Chan
Old
Virginia
Colonel Carter
Cartersville
Pulaski
Thoms Neson Page
Joe
Mr. Carter
Mr. Smith
Mr. Page
Thomas Nelson
Tremont Street
The Boston Stage House Shines With Many Notables
A vivid society page notes Annie Blanche Taggs inimitable as Taggs and T B Maher as Tim elevating a four week run with a crowded house. Lulu Glaser shines in The Lion Tamer while Lt Peary lectures at Tremont Temple to raise funds. Eileen Karl portrays 1492’s herald with a tiny terrier Booth. A temperance town turkey gag involves Charlestown’s dog Slouch and a wardrobe of Boston theatre news and a major midwinter sale at Atkinson & Co.
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Annie Blanche
Taggs
T. B. Maher
Tim
Mr. Burgess
Eileen Karl
Booth
Boolah
Miss Karl
Hoyt
Charlestown
N. H
George Richards
Mink Jones
Among the Musicians at the Meionaon Recital
Mr and Mrs Max Heinrich presented a second song recital at the Meionaon last evening. Mrs Heinrich displayed a delicate delivery and choices suited to her voice. The program featured Schubert songs and a Noontide Heat duet by Goring Thomas. The Fantasia Ladies Orchestra, led by Miss Trolee C Todd, will perform at a Woman's Relief Corps reception for G A R members next Thursday. The Lillian Durell Opera Company plans a Boston Theatre engagement March 13 with Faust and Mignon. During Homen Opera's Grand Opera House run Feb 20 a new opera will be staged each performance.
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Max Heinrich
Meionaon
Hindel
Schumann
Will
Stanforth
Mackenzie
Schubert
Fantasia Ladies’ Orchestra
South Boston
Trolee C. Todd
Merona
Woman’s Relief Corps
Lillian Durell Opera Company
Boston Theatre
Tompkins
Atkinson
Faust
Mignon
Homen Opera Company
Grand Opera House
Magnificent Rose Exhibition at Leonard & Co and Noyes’s
The Charles Rode collection at Leonard & Co. features Corot sketches and works by Anders Moreau Veyrassut and others with rich color and domestic scenes. The sale runs Thursday to Saturday and attracts Boston connoisseurs. A. L. D. Voice antiques at Noyes’s on Bromfield Street showcases rare porcelain jade and ivory objects, including a vast Ming era cinnibar vane.
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Charles Rode
Leonard & Co
Corot
Anders
Moreau
Veyrassut
Musin
Bellour
Daubigny
Dupre
Semenowsky
Laugee
Beauquesne
Ernst
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Nobscot
State Board OF Health
Congress St
Boodle
Mr. Gould
MR. Blaine
M'Allister
Ape
Joy
Pat
Sam's Kidder
Federal ST
Marry ME
Rebecca
Eczema
Cradie
Watters Theatrical
Neil Burgess
Her
Tim the Tanner
County Fai
Lulu Glaser
Francis Wilson
Angelina
Miss Glaser
Europe
Mr. Wilson
Peary
Arctic Fame
Tremont Temple
Jed Prouty
Bowilein Square
Mr. Golden
Gedeone Olivieri
Paris
Olivieri
Mesdames Lignen Nordica
Emma Eames
Mme. Melba
Sieurs Jean
Edouard de Beske
Field
Museum
Bolas
West Fifty Ninth Street
W. D. Howells
George W. Howard
de Wolfe Hopper
Ali Baba Company
Stuart Robson
John L. Sulllivan
Thomas W. Keene
Post
B. A. Atkinson & Co
J. B. Pond
Hophinson Smith
Theatre
Ric & Lewis
Chares
Aman, Props
Murs
Fase Barnet
Pflueger
Rick and
Houm
Edward E. Rice
Chapples
Joehlin
Mainees
John Drew
Damrosch-Marteau
Carlotta Maconda
Antonio Galassi
Meari Marteau
Walter
Mrosch
New York Symphony Orchestra
Music Hall
Lyceum
Washington Street
Boylston
Sefton & Watson’s
Ee Ee
Company Eee 2S
Pretty Girls
Globe Theatre
Broadway
Abbey, Schoeffel & Gray
Neil Burcess
Damrosch
N.Y
Eugene Tompkins
Are
Eescne
B. Jefferson, Klaw & Erlanger
Country Circus
GSHOW
Bowdoin SQ. Theatre
Chas. F. Atkinson
Richard Colden
Old Jed ‘Prouty
Grand Opra House
A. H. Dex
Siberia
WY Bartley Campbell
Boston Museum
Vienager
Vrs
Faithful James
Parvenu
New England
Chicago
Benjamin Johnson
Washington St
Old South Church
England
Beacon Street
Buc
Grand Museum Cor
Dover
Washington Sta
Tremont Row
Austin&ston Museum
Scollay Square
Howard
Cisteon
Bea Mier
MAY Howard's Burlesque CO
GEO. Dixon
William Austin
George Milbank
Whallen & Martells
Bertoto
Bertt
Doel
Silk
Society Pia
Clemenceau
Anna Bovie
Lieut
RE. Perry
Marines
Astrop
North
Ticketa
EVFE
S. Operatio Concert Company
C. A. Ellis
Lillian Norpica
Sorta
Louise Engel
Campanini
G. del Puente
E Fischer
Signor R. Sapio
Luckstone
Cavalleria Rusticana
Grossmith
London
Geosee Crossmith
Magic Hall
Emerson Piano
Tremont ST
Fifth Ave
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