Fire destroys Jones building in Middleboro
The Jones building, a main business block in Middleboro, burned today causing $36,000 in losses. Firemen fought the blaze for six hours and saved nearby buildings including the Re A. building and the telephone exchange. The site housed Jones Bros. furniture, Adams Express, Fred Washburn undertaker, and the Commercial Club.
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Tones Bros
Adams Express Office
Fred Washburn
Commercial Club
Malden Pastor Eulogizes Billy Sunday at First Baptist
The Rev. Charles H. Moss eulogized Billy Sunday at the First Baptist Church of Malden praising his evangelistic methods and noting every city including Boston needed his campaigning work.
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Billy Sunday
First Baptist Church of Malden
Boston
Moss
Cleanse the Large Intestine Advertisement Claims
Leading surgeons reportedly remove part of the large intestine in serious TB cases to restore health. An New York American claim warns constipation poisons enter the blood, and internal bathing with the I B L Cascade cleanses the lower intestine, regulating the system. Riker Jaynes Drug Stores promote the device in New England with a free booklet.
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Ae New York American
J. B. L. Cascade
Riker-Jaynes
New England
Visit California Expositions with Scenic Circle Tours
Plan a economical trip to California with Scenic Circle Tours via Rock Island Lines. Choose the Golden State Limited or Rocky Mountain Limited and see both Expositions in one ticket. Travel experts at 288 Washington St offer literature and full trip planning.
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Riviera
California
Rock Island Lines
Golden State Limited
Washington St
Ss. L. Parrott
Boston
Cardinal Mercier and Belgian Relief in German War Zone
Former Congressman Charles J. Scott reports from Belgium and France describing Cardinal Mercier’s detention three days in Malines palace, German supply lines, and Belgian famine relief. He notes damage to Malines cathedral, widespread ruin, and Belgians rebuilding under limited food aid, urging more aid to avert starvation.
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Walter R. Stubbs
Malines
Antwerp
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Sembrich Delights Boston Audience With Lyrical Recital
Mme. Marcella Sembrich, renowned soprano, rendered a program of familiar songs at Symphony Hall to a large, enthusiastic crowd. Her voice, technique, and German diction drew high praise though Brahms Wie Melodien challenged her near the end.
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Marcella Sembrich
Art of
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Schubert
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Brahms
Remedies for itching skin from a old ad note
The advertisement claims Resinol stops itching instantly and usually heals eruptions quickly at low cost. It promotes Resinol ointment and Resinol soap as available from druggists for treatment.
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Baltimore
Ten-Story Building Fire Sparks Traffic Halt on Washington Street
Early yesterday morning a fire swept the fourth floor of the 10 story office building at 449 Washington street, believed to start in the Evans Terrie millinery shop. Dense smoke alarmed crowds while firemen battled the flames, preventing spread to upper floors. Damage estimated at $1500.
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Washington Street
Evans & Terrie
Evans & Terrio
Rosetta Club Announces Modern Dances Exhibition
Members of the Rosetta Club of Dorchester believe Dorchester girls favor modern dancing. Girls led the club’s dance tonight at the Dorchester Club on Talbot Avenue and have consented to modern dancing and an exhibition of the dances.
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Dorchester
Dorchester Club
Talbot Avenue
Warming self dies in East Boston manhole fire
Peter Sacco, 34, a night watchman for FE A Snow Contracting Co., died after an apparent attempt to warm himself by a charcoal kettle in a Edison Co. manhole at Austin Ave and St. Andrews Rd, East Boston. The body was found badly charred by day watchman Joseph Seato at the bottom of the burning kettle. Police theorize charcoal gas as the cause as Sacco collapsed onto the kettle.
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Austin Avenue
St. Andrews Road
Boston
Peter Sacco
FE. A. Snow Contracting Company
Irs
Joseph Seato
Sacco
Silver Tea To Aid War Relief Funds
A silver tea to support Brookline Womens War Relief will be held Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. A Nelson Kilgore 105 Lonewood Avenue Brookline. After the tea a musical program will be presented and many Boston and Brookline society figures are expected. Mrs Harold Field Kellings chairs the event.
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Brookline
Womens War Relief
A. Nelson
Kilgore
Lonewood Avenue
Boston and
Brookline Society
Harold Field Kellings
Fence petition grows for Melrose Highlands crossing
A movement in Melrose Highlands aims to circulate a petition among residents urging the Boston and Maine railroad to build a fence around the tracks near the station crossing to prevent further accidents after a Saturday evening crash killed George A. Wildes. Several local figures say three people have died at the crossing in the last year.
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Melrose Highlands
Boston & Maine Railroad
George A. Wildes
Raid Card Game in South End
Shortly before 5 o clock yesterday afternoon Sergeant John E Hughes of East Dedham street station with Patrolmen Frank J Kelley George Dawson and Charles Ochs visited the tenement at 25 Flage street ground floor and gathered in eight Italians booked for being present where card playing was in progress on the Lord's Day. All were bailed.
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John E. Hughes
Dedham Street
Frank J. Kelley
George Dawson
Charles Ochs
Flage Street
Pilate's Daughter Lenten Drama Set at Roxbury Hall
Catholic events span Lent with Pilate's Daughter at St. Alphonsus Hall Roxbury twice weekly. A Convent of the Cenacle retreat at 196 Lake Street Brighton runs Feb 19 to 23 led by a Paulist father.
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St. Alphonsus Hall
Mission Church Parish
Roxbury
Francis L. Kenzel
C. SS. R
Mission Church
New England
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