Dorchester Man Ends Life With Gas
Charles M. Phillips, 49, of 33 Willis street Dorchester, ended his life by inhaling illuminating gas at the Revere House. He had recently suffered business reverses after moving from Waterville, Maine, and left a wife and two children. His death follows a troubled financial period with reports he lost nearly all his money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Phillips
Willis Street
Dorchester
Revere House
Phillips
Harry O. Phillips
Riley BE
Terry
Mr. Phillips
Washington Street
Boston
Charley
Gentlemen's Driving Club
Philips
Waterville
Charles
Fairfield
Interrupted romance ends in wedding at zero cost
Miss Minnie Alice Whitney and Bernard L. Simmons wed in South Braintree after a prior interrupted plan. The ceremony drew many friends as the local drum corps saluted the couple. Red lights glowed and joy spread through the bride's home as congratulations flowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Braintree
Minnie Alice Whitney
Bernard L. Simmons
Somerville
Mr. Simmons
Advertising Methods Emphasized By Speaker at Hotel Brunswick
F P Shumway told the Boot and Shoe Club that success in business is not accidental and is driven by aggressive advertising. He argued signs and flyers have value only after a trade name is established and described a shift toward newspaper ads funded by manufacturers and local dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Shumway
Boot and Shoe Club
Hotel Brunswick
Harvard Dorm Fire and Escapes Describe Fears and Loss
Fire at Thayer Hall destroyed the northern dormitory at Harvard in a blaze that trapped students on the stairs and led to dramatic escapes. Buck Harrison led the Harvard fire brigade as names and rooms of those saved or injured are listed, with total losses estimated at sixteen thousand dollars and eighteen thousand in student property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Lilly
Boston
Buck Harrison
Harvard Fire Brigade
Cambridge
College
Fredericks
Thayer Hall
Thayer
Harvard
Nathaniel Thayer
Franklin
Mass
H. F
C. Almy, Jr
J. B. Marsh
Cambride
A. Kesseluth
Roslindale
F. Hamlett
Jne
A. R. McAusland
E. G. Maclay
Great Falls
Mont
F. M. Howes
Rockland
E. J. Young
Hanover
R. M. Gallagher
E. Gifford
Fall River Maas
M. Murray
Springfield
Jem
R. J. Underhill
Brooklyn
N. Y
J. H. Stannard, Jr
Milton
C. Kempler
EF. M. Wright
G. W. Haigh
Lawrence
G. L. Austin
G. M. Grover
Milton, Mass
Co. L. Ferber
H. G. Proal
A. Hamilton
J. R. Lazimbee
Chicago
Ill
Tobacco-Specific cure claims Across Many States
An advertisement proclaims Tobacco-Specific cures the tobacco habit and lists numerous testimonials from individuals in Mississippi Alabama Georgia Ohio New Hampshire Vermont and Ontario. It asserts complete freedom from tobacco for years and offers a free trial package from Rogers Drug and Chemical Co in Cincinnati Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
W. W. Glenn
Meridian
Miss
W. J. Simmons
Salt Green
R. Joiner
Atlanta
I. A. Saneier
Nugent
H. J. Herrick
Atty
Houston
James Lilley
Bangor
Cal
Estes
J. A. Ross
Beaverdam
Ohio
B. Sharp
Uniontown
Ark
A. M. Wells
Kinsley
Kans
J. B. Murray
Camden
Wash
Henry Bowen
Topsham
Allen Dryer
de Witt
Mich
Dan Makinster
Redfield
Iowa
I. T. Saunders
Rushville
Ind
James A. Ward
Delta
Idaho
Res
J. Kitchens
Avera
H. W. Hann
Stevensville
Cincinnati
Mney Ee
Rogers Drug and Chemical Co
Fifth and
Race Sts
Harvard Stars Elected to Phi Beta Kappa Society
Harvard scholastic stars win Phi Beta Kappa honors at annual society meeting. From 1905 group include H. M. Sheffer R. P. Dietzman I. I. Mattuck H. Morrison and others. 1906 nominees include R. F. Foerster A. N. Holcombe C. J. Todd. Undergraduate dinner outcomes list toast master W. Tyng A. N. Holcombe and poet R. F. Foerster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Crimson Si
H. M. Sheffer
R. P. Dietzman
I. I. Mattuck
H. Morrison
R. A. Moore
A. R. Graustein
L. W. Hackett
I. B. Joralemon
W. Bellamy
W. A. Openham
H. 8. Deming
J. L. Foley
F. T. Haskell
H. Raymond
C. A. Sanborn
W. Tyng
R. F. Foerster
A. N. Holcombe
C. J. Todd
F. C. Wheeler
A. M. Harlin
J. Murdock
F. Frazer
Pritchett Probes Soul Liberty Stirring Clergy
The Tremont Temple session on public opinion education drew debate as Technology President Pritchett challenged religious authority. He argued modern science, religious freedom, and shifting student life pressure the church to adapt. The day closed with Howe's Battle Hymn recital and Meeser criticizing Christian Endeavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple
Pritchett
Technology
Henry S. Nash
Samuel M. Crothers
Julia Ward Howe
Clubman Charles L. Bacon Found Dead at Brimmer Chambers
Boston clubman Charles L. Bacon age about 40 died by cyanide of potassium at Brimmer Chambers on Tuesday morning. He faced business losses and an impending marriage to a wealthy Boston woman. The death, initially attributed to heart disease, was later confirmed as suicide. He was connected to Meade Roofing and Sayer-Fisher Brick Co, with additional agency losses noted. The body was taken to Jones undertakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Charles L. Bacon
Brimmer Chambers
Joy Street
Bacon
Jones
Williams
Dr. Allen
Meade Roofing Company
Philadelphia
Sayer-Fisher Brick Co
New Jersey
New England
Caledonia Roofing Company
New York
Cambridge Street
Brighton
Killian
South Framingham
B. & A. Railroad
City Hospital
James Killian
Harvard Avenue
Grand Army of the Republic Holds Closing Session
At Faneuil Hall the State Grand Army of the Republic encampment elected delegates for the next national gathering led by Delegate-at-large Daniel E. Denny and Massachusetts officials. About 500 members then dined at the American House with remarks from James H. Wolff and General Miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army Republic
Faneuil Hall
Daniel E. Denny
Joseph B. Parsons
Henry C. Cook
George I. Briggs
John W. Bean
Charles L. Stevens
Henry A. Monk
C. O. Brien
A. F
George A. J. Colgan
James Beaty
Edwin E. Gould
E. W. Bourne
Woman's Relief Corps Holds Closing Day Session
The last business session opened at the People's Temple with 4383 delegates from across the state. Officers elected and installed include President Mrs. W. H. Ralph Somerville and Senior Vice President Mrs. Alice M. Goddard Brockton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman
Somerville
Woman's Relief Corps
Department OF Massachusetts
Woman’s Relief Corps
People’s Temple
Election and installation at Daughters of Veterans convention
The Daughters of Veterans elected Nina Littlesleen of Cambridge as president and installed officers including Millie Leighton as senior vice president Anna Aymar Medford junior vice president Georgia Staples Lowell inspector Elizabeth Trull Marlboro inspector Etta Paine Somerville treasurer Lucy Allen Newton secretary Mabel Gooding Somerville guide Gertrude Rose Franklin Orrie Rowley Fitchburg guard Katherine McCurdy Medford assistant guard Susie Edgell Somerville Paine Somerville Nannie Litchfield Lunenburg Gertrude Lyons Fitchburg Genevieve Hannon Cambridge were named color bearers Prominent officers attended the campfire event and a silk banner was presented to John F Elliot master of the East Boston High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Veterans
Nina Littlesleen
Cambridge
Millie Leighton
Anna Aymar
Medford
Georgia Staples
Lowell
Elizabeth Trull
Marlboro
Etta S. Paine
Somerville
Lucy Allen
Newton
Mabel Gooding
Gertrude Rose
Franklin
Massachusetts Division Sons of Veterans Session Held
The Massachusetts Division Sons of Veterans continued its session at the Congregational building at 14 Beacon Street. Great interest followed the officer elections with Everett H. Lynds of Camp 60 Holyoke elected commander.
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Massachusetts
Sons of Veterans
Congregational
Beacon Street
Everett H. Lynds
Camp
Holyoke
Elected officers named for veterans division council
Frank L. Kirchgassner of Camp 145 Roxbury was elected vice commander and John M Wentworth of Camp 31 Newton was elected junior vice commander. Also elected were Harry M Holbrook Camp 46 Roxbury past division commander A Frank Graves Camp 59 Framingham and A R McAdams Camp B Worcester. William A Stevens Camp 45 Arlington joined the dormitory committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Kirchgassner
Roxbury
John M. Wentworth
Newton
Harry M. Holbrook
A. Frank Graves
Framingham
A. R. McAdams
Worcester
William A. Stevens
Arlington
Officers elected in Sons of Veterans Auxiliary session
The following officers were elected: division president Laura Earnest Holyoke. division vice president Lizzie Flavell Marshfield. council Hallie Whitney Lowell Mabel Braley New Bedford Mary Warren Wakefield. treasurer Estella Richards. chaplain Margaret Bosworth Whitman. inspector Bessie Holbrook Braintree. installing officer Flora Staples Wakefield. delegate at large Ida B Howard Lowell. alternate Ella Loud Whitman. delegate Daisy Dickenson Northfield. alternate Charlotte Stoddard East Weymouth. dormitory committee Hallie Whitney Lowell. chief of staff Lillian Burnham Springfield. secretary Fanny T Wilson Holyoke. Mrs Nellie Sibley Worcester installed officers at session close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterans’ Auxiliary
Laura Earnest
Holyoke
Lizzie Flavell
Marshfield
Hallie Whitney
Lowell
Mabel Braley
New Bedford
Mary Warren
Wakefield
Estella Richards
Margaret Bosworth
Whitman
Bessie Holbrook
Braintree
Flora Staples
Ida B. Howard
Ella Loud
Fire on Irvington Street Causes $500 Loss
Police say careless matches started a blaze in the apartments of Mary B. Staples at 7 Irvington street last night around 9 42. The building belongs to Mary A. Hall who lives at 9 Irvington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary B. Staples
Irvington Street
Mary A. Hall
Ellingwood & Cunningham Assign Assets for Creditors
James W Cunningham and Frank M Black trading as Ellingwood & Cunningham stock brokers at 41 Wall Street assign their affairs for the benefit of creditors to Charles H Ellingwood. The move is filed today in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James W. Cunningham
Frank M. Black
Ellingwood & Cunningham
Wall Street
Charles H. Ellingwood
Newfoundland Urged to Probe Fishery Ties with U S
St John s Feb 15 The colonial government is urged by commercial and industrial leaders to initiate an inquiry into fishery relations with the United States. The aim is to curb American fishermen s near monopoly of North Atlantic fisheries and press for Hay Bond treaty parity privileges.
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ST. John's
N. F
United States
Prize Drill and Dance at Somerville State Armory
Company M Highth Infantry M V M of Somerville held a prize drill at the State Armory on Highland avenue followed by dancing. Sergeant Esterbrook won the Kramer gold medal as first prize while Privates Keating and Jackson took the second and third silver cups. The Kramer medal has been contested for the past twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highth Infantry
Somerville
State Armory
Highland Avenue
Kramer
Esterbrook
Keating
Jackson
Springfield waiter killed in Washington Street shooting
R. H. Howard, a well known Springfield waiter, was shot and instantly killed Monday evening on Washington Street. He was the son of the late R. K. Howard, a Civil War veteran, and leaves a wife, children, and three sisters. Deceased will be buried today in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Howard
Washington Street
R. K. Howard
Springfield
Japanese Begin Heavy Cannonade On Russian Right Flank
Mukden Feb 15 Japanese forces opened a heavy cannonade on the Russian right flank Tuesday afternoon and continued through today It is thought the attack is a general offensive with Russian guns replying to the barrage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mukden
Post Solves The Mystery Of Hotel Touraine Tragedy
Washington University student Hiram McCollum identified as the man found dead with a Macbeth page in his grip and a gold tooth. The post traced his identity via letters, shoes, initials, and a Brighton boarding house, revealing a self inflicted death amid details of his note and possible motive.
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Post
Touraine
Washington
Crawford Shoe
H. McC
Wash
D. C
Harvard
A. B. Neal
N. W
Macbeth
Northwestern University
Chicago
The
Mystery surrounds death of Hiram McCollum in Boston
Washington dispatch reports the unexplained death by suicide of Hiram McCollum, a War Department clerk and George Washington University medical student. He resigned from his jobs with no warning, left no personal note, and sent a final letter to a classmate stating he would not return. His parents in Lockport, New York, have been notified.
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Touraine
Washington
Hiram McCollum
Washington University
War Department
A. B. Neal
Macbeth
McCollum
New York
Neal
Boston
South Station
Washington, D. C
Hotel Touraine
Lockport
N. Y
Department
General Ainsworth
Waldorf-Astoria
McColum
Eleventh Street
Northwest
D. Lee High
George Washington University
Shoreham
Thayer Denounces Naval Bill Backed by No Battleships
In Washington on February 15 the House debated the naval bill when Mr. Thayer of Massachusetts condemned the Monroe Doctrine defense as unnecessary noting that the man in the other end of the avenue does not require battleships or backing to stand firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thayer
Massachusetts
Firemen Scout Rumors of Strike on New Haven Road
In New Haven Connecticut on February 15 the Brotherhood of Firemen reports no strike yet but says firemen are polling the system to be ready if directors reply to yesterday’s conference. The railroad’s labor trouble statement has been distributed to all employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven, Conn
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Brotherhood of Firemen
Keep Your Bowels Regular In Nature's Way
An advertisement urges daily bowel movement for health. It compares rare passage to illness and fatigue and promotes using Nature's Way products to maintain regularity. The copy emphasizes avoiding prostration and a bloated feeling by ensuring a complete daily bowel movement.
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Maine
Furber
Ellis Gifford
R. Fisher Collins
Quincy
Proctor G. K. Clarke
Proctor Flavel Shurtleff
Judge
Harvard Stars
DR. Pritchett
Church
Department of Young People's Societies
Spenser B. Meeser
Christian Endeavor
William Shaw
Endeavor
Shaw
Harris
Thomas B. Shea
Board of Health
Jones’ Undertaking
Brimmer and
Pinckney Streets
Puritan Club
Grand Army
Joseph E. Shaw
Edward D. Frothingham
Benjamin F. Cook
W. H. Brown
W. H. Ralph
Alice M. Goddard
Brockton
Anne Cy Shattuck
Fitchburg
Sarah E. Fuller
Mary E. Elliot
Annie M. Warne
Lena G. Lennan
Fall River
M. Lizzie Bullock
Everett
C. Elizabeth Berry
Convention OF Daughters OF Veterans
Sherlock Holmes
Sunday Post
Sir Conan Doyle
Newfoundland
Norfolk
Hanley
Casey Franklin
Massachusetts Breweries Company
Otis St
Telephone Main
Lawrence Killian
Roosevelt
Smith
Workincmens Co-Operative Bank
Tremont St
Gov. Bromfield
Frank E. Burbank
Sec’y and
Treas
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