Senate Debates Higher Marriage License Fee Law
The Massachusetts Senate passes an anti-Cupid bill raising marriage license and certificate fees from 50 cents to one dollar, affecting couples and delaying proposals for many women. Senators Elmer Stevens and others criticise the move, while lobbyist confusion and leap year symbolism color the scene.
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Massachusetts Senate
Senate
B. F. Gibby
Jack Albee
Henry Bowden
Cupid
Massachusetts
Elmer Stevens
Somerville
Somerville Husband Ordered to Support Wife
Judge Lawton of the Probate Court in East Cambridge granted Mrs. Mamie E. Tuck of Somerville separate support from Walter J. Tuck for desertion and abuse. They lived at 23 Heath Street before separating in August 1907 after a quarrel spurred by attentions to Florence A. Brown of Whitman. The court ordered immediate $150 and ongoing payments of $42 quarterly and $25 weekly. no children are involved.
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Lawton
East Cambridge
Mamie E. Tuck
Somerville
Walter J. Tuck
Troop D Edges Naval Brigade in Armory Pistol Meet
Troop D defeated the Naval Brigade 618 to 537 in a pistol tournament at the South Armory. The meet’s highlight was Sergeant Libby scoring 164 points in the time and slow fire contest.
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Naval Brigade
South Armory
Libby
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Promises Support
A fragment from an old newspaper advert asserts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound aids recovery for sickly mothers and strengthens a new child through plant-based remedies. Testimonials tout restored health and successful motherhood, urging belief in the standard remedy for female troubles.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
M. Gilmer
West Union
St. Martinville
Mrs. Pinkham
E. Pinkham
Flood for hub flood for hub in Johnstown
Matthew T. McBride, a well dressed young man claiming a Boston home, visited police seeking help to collect 1 million dollars said raised for him after Johnstown’s 1889 flood. He warned congregations in five churches of the approaching disaster and claimed prophecy power since childhood. He plans to return to Boston after obtaining the money and warn of a tidal wave on April 14 from the Soldiers' Monument pedestal.
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Johnstown
Penn
Matthew T. McBride
Washington Street
Boston
Mullen
McBride
Ireland
Soldiers’ Monument
Boston Common
Lodger Matthew McBride Missing After Prayer Fueled Suspicions
Matthew T McBride, long a lodger at 1666 Washington Street, failed to report to work at the Ames building on Thursday morning. Described as quiet and religiously inclined, he spoke of seven years in the United States, England born and Ireland raised. Friends note his agitation over the Thaw trial and that an outfit of clothes and a trunk remain at the lodging house.
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Matthew T. McBride
Washington Street
Ames Building
McBride
Johnstown
Penn
Catholic Union
England
Ireland
Icoas
New York
Dolly Kempner Divorce Recorded in Hartford Court
Hartford, Feb 7. Mrs Henrietta Tremmel known as Dolly Kempner obtained a divorce from Frederick C Tremmel, inmate of state prison for bigamy. The case reveals a planned New York marriage with a dowry, a elopement in 1907, and Tremmel's later three year sentence following bigamy charges sparked by his first wife.
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Hartford
Henrietta Tremmel
Dolly’’ Kempner
Frederick C. Tremmel
Waterbury
Miss Kempner
Nathan Kempner
New York
Dolly
Tremmel
Providence
Boston
Wife Made Him Wash Dishes in Taunton Court
Oscar D. Gagnon of Fall River testified he was a henpecked husband who bore most household duties. He described his wife, a Parisian at marriage now widowed, as bruised in alleged beatings for money she earned while dressmaking and for objecting to changes in their car outings. He denied cruelty, claiming his wife was hysterical and bruised only when he restrained her.
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Taunton
Oscar D. Gagnon
Fall River
Schofield
R. Gagnon
Ag .& Window
Billboard ad criticized at Missouri clubs meeting
L L Leonard of the billboard committee of the club league urged the audience of the Eighth District Federated Clubs of Missouri to support a public refusal to purchase the goods advertised on a billboard. The Feb 7 address was delivered before the art committee at Planters' Hotel in Louis.
Buissa Called Coward Leader of Lisbon Regicide
In Rio de Janeiro a Portuguese clerk and former schoolmate of the regicide provides Buissa’s life story. He identifies the assassin as Manuel Res Silva Buissa born in Vinhaes district Traganza Trazos Montes Portugal.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Buissa
Carlos
Luis
Lisbon
Manuel Res Silva Buissa
Vinhaes
Traganza
Traz-os- Montes
Portugal
Life of Manuel Buissa A Portuguese Rebel and Teacher
A biographical sketch of Manuel Buissa tracing his controversial youth in Braganza and Vinhaes, including military discipline, prison term, and exile from the army. It covers his early schooling, partial reform as a teacher, and later role as a republican free thinker who argued politics in Lisbon cafes.
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Vinhaes
Lyceum
Braganza
Belmira
Manuel
Africa
Manuel Buissa
Seventh Cavalry Regiment
Alvas
Buissa
National College
Lisbon
Franco at Bordeaux in exile after resignation
Exiled Portuguese leader Franco and his family arrived at a Bordeaux hotel near the rail station today. Police guard the hotel overnight as he faces possible danger while vowing confidence in Portugal’s monarchy and promising loyal ministerial support amid the royal crisis.
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Bordeaux
France
Franco
South Express
Portugal
Amelie
Lisbon to Dignify Death With Flowered Procession
Portugal readies for the funeral of the late King and crown prince with a.many floral tributes. The palace chapel and mortuary chapel are lavishly decked with blossoms, some carried by four men, filling the church and surrounding streets. Twentyfive priests arrive with choirs to aid the rites.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Church of San Vincento
King Carlos Dies Poor in Lisbon as Heir Takes Stage
King Carlos died a poor man with finances limited to Bank of Portugal insurance policies securing advances. After his death the Queen mother Maria Pia, Queen Amelie, his wife, and his son Manuel viewed the body. The funeral service featured regalia, white gloves, a black pearl rosary, cannon salutes, and a royal chapel procession. The young prince’s wound was hidden by a Portuguese flag as the royal family mourned.
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Lisbon
Carlos
Bank of Portugal
Maria Pla
Amelie
Manuel
Free $1 Fat Reducer Package Promises Safe Weight Loss
A promotional notice offers a free one dollar box of a so called Safe Fat Reducer. The seller claims the treatment aids digestion, helps fat people, and promises to reveal why a person is fat after sending for the free package. The claim is based on supposed extensive experience and testimonials from others.
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Kellogg
F. J. Kellogg
Bldg
Battle Creek
Mich
Kellogg Treatment Claims Big Weight Loss for Williamstown Man
Mr. Chas. Schell of Williamstown Penn reports losing 71 pounds using Kellogg’s treatment for reducing flesh. He weighs 224 pounds now after starting at 205, says he feels better, can work again, and recommends the treatment to others who inquire.
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Chas. Schell
Williamstown
Penn
Multiple Local News Briefs From Taunton to Brockton
Married at fourteen seeks divorce in Taunton Superior Court as wife aged 14 and husband dwell together. New Bedford bride 23 years old pursues separation. In Providence a wild deer skitters through business district, climbs to theatre balcony, then captured by a policeman. Police in Manchester New Hampshire crusade against slot machine resorts. Hillsboro jail superintendent reports $982.91 county profit from prisoner labor in eight months. In Brockton smoke suffocates horses at Field's Court stable. Plainfield Connecticut Oneida medicine man Dr. Sunrise dies at 84 after a month illness, refusing food 26 days. Brockton names Charles Drake 20, cadet at West Point, first Brockton boy to win such honor.
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Taunton
Purissma Julieve
New Bedford
Superior Court
Plainfield
Sunerise
Lincoln
How Much Flesh Should You Lose
A testimonial describes weight loss using Safe Fat Reducer with claims of natural, gradual reduction not affecting daily duties. The writer, J H Bechle Jr of Canton Ohio, cites improved breathing, stronger heart, and lighter footing, requesting another supply.
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J. H. Bechle, JR
Cedar Street
Canton, Ohio
Man in Quincy Claims 45 Pound Loss in 28 Days
Mr. J. F. Stark of Quincy NL reports losing 45 pounds in 28 days with Safe Fat Reducer. He says he feels well, looks better, and plans to praise the product for its results.
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J. F. Stark
Quincy
Qhips Fat Boy In 70 Days Loses 115 Pounds
A reader report touts dramatic weight loss using Safe Fat Reducer. The letter claims weight dropped from 454 pounds to 872 pounds after ten weeks, asserting daily loss exceeding one pound, with Professor Kellogg addressed as recipient.
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Qhip
Prof
F. J. Kellogg
Sir
Reso giving Philippine commissioners equal salary to members
Washington report notes a House vote to set Philippine commissioners salaries at 7500 dollars plus 2000 dollars mileage per commissioner. Other briefs cover a Pennsylvania railroad wreck injuring ten near Franklinville, with Toronto residents among the injured, a Cleveland court contest over Republican county committee control, and a postponed Monaco visit to Rome amid Vatican disapproval. Also listed is the cost to outfit the Castine as a parent ship for submarines, about 20000 dollars.
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Washington
House
Congress
U. 8S
Castine
Portsmouth
N. H
Navy Yard
Schmick Father Son Indicted Over Bank Failure
President Charles N Schmick and Cashier Harry Schmick of the First National Bank of Letonia were indicted by the federal grand jury. The bank failed on November 4 and the two men were arrested on charges of making a false report and misapplication of funds.
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Cleveland
Charles N. Schmick
Harry. Schmick
First National Bank of
Letonia
Federal Grand
Schmicks
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Promise
An advertised remedy promises to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles within six to fourteen days or a refund. The text emphasizes guaranteed relief and a small price, reflecting an era of patent medicine claims.
Safe Fat Reducer Claims 16 Pound First Week Loss
A Kansas resident writes to Mr Kellogg praising the Safe Fat Reducer for shedding 16 pounds in one month. The letter from Coffeeville, Kansas, by Robert Tabron notes cramps have ceased and clothing now fits loosely. He expects further reduction to 190 pounds.
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Mr. Kellogg
Robert Tabron
Coffeeville
Kansas
Lost 90 Pounds and Feels Fine
Mrs. H. W. Pohn of Columbia Missouri writes about losing ninety pounds and feeling well. She urges others with obesity to write, sharing what her remedy has done and noting her renewed sense of womanhood.
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H. W. Pohn
Columbia, Mo
Doctor Endorsement for Kellogg Safe Fat Reducer
A letter from Mrs. E. P. Bean M D of Monett Missouri praises Kellogg Safe Fat Reducer. She says she weighed 192 pounds before treatment and after six weeks lost 42 pounds. She notes improved health and recommends the product to patients.
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Kellogg
E. P. Bean
Monett
F. J. Kellogg
Leaves No Wrinkles After Safe Fat Reducer Claim
A claim states Kellogg’s Safe Fat Reducer prevents wrinkle formation after weight loss. The message argues treatment effect avoids common skin sagging issues, asserting a wrinkle free outcome despite fat reduction.
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