Bravery Noted on Madiana Wreck Aboard Pretoria
The Pretoria arrived with 49 Madiana crew and passengers including Rev C H Dalrymple and Mrs Lydia Luke who praised officers for discipline and recounted the fall of the ship’s oil, lifesaving efforts, and a dramatic act of faith by a praying passenger amid the wreck on Bermuda to New York voyage. The ordeal included boats, rockets, and rescue by tug Gladissen, with no serious injuries reported.
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New York
Pretoria
Bermuda
Grisset
C. H. Dalrymple
Oakdale
Mass
Fraser
Mr. Dalrymple
Lydia H. Luke
West Newton
Edwin Ives
Montclair
N. J
Gladissen
Madiana
Ives
Hamilton
Explosion Kills Eight in Toledo Area Factory Fire
Eight people died and four were injured in a blast at the Peter and Fox magazine cane factory in Fostoria, part of the Toledo area. Loss estimated at 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Fostoria
Peter & Fox Magazine
Algonquin Club Employees Dance Held in Paul Revere Hall
The third annual Algonquin Club employees dance occurred last evening in Paul Revere Hall Mechanics building. Grand march leaders were John W Atwell and Mrs George Severance with Willard J Taylor and Miss Katherine Malloy among others.
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Algonquin Club
Paul Revere
Mechanics
John W. Atwell
George Severance
Willard J. Taylor
Katherine Malloy
A. C. Nixon
Nixon
Eton Expels Eight Students From Aristocratic Lines
London February 16 eight pupils at Eton College from leading aristocratic families were expelled. Most were in the sixth form. They face offences that could bring imprisonment if convicted.
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London
Eton College
Great Britain
Boston firm member John A. Duggan dies at home
John A. Duggan of Burnham & Duggan Electrical Supply Company Boston died today at his home 37 Atlantic Street Quincy.
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Quincy
John A. Duggan
Burnham & Duggan Electrical Supply Company of
Boston
Atlantic Street
Bishop Whitehead Leaves for New Haven After Rest
Cohasset reports Bishop Whitehead recovering from overwork and departing for New Haven tonight after an earlier illness.
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Cohasset
Whitehead
New Haven
Death of Rear Admiral W. Robinson
Philadelphia report states Rear Admiral W. Robinson United States Navy retired died today from typhoid pneumonia.
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Robinson
Philadelphia
W. Robinson
The Rainbo Chasers at Salem Cadets Theatre
The Salem Theatre hosted the Second Corps of Cadets annual theatrical The Rainbo Chasers written by George Lowell Tracy and George L. Richardsoney. The two act satirical extravaganza featured airships imperial pageantry and a rainbow ballet with 32 dancers.
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Salem Theatre
Second Corps of Cadets
George Lowell Tracy
George L. Richardsoney
Petrulengro
Rainbow Palace
Gretchen
Donna Rivita
Sunshine
Sue
Ralph Cushman
Sally
Rainbow Ballet
W. S. Perry
Samuel D. Mason
George J. Anderson
Reginald C. Wade
C. H. Parsons
Anselo
I. D. Johnson
P. Nimble Penn
A. H. Willett
Spico
Alexander Robertson
Fannie
Edward Hale Knight
Bhutan
Willoughby H. Stewart
Azuba
Philip H. Smith
Henry E. Otte
Percy Prince
Charles Hayford
Valley of
Fossiiadia
Tracy
Bates
Dalton
Salem
Fraud order bars mails to Boston home work schemes
A federal postal fraud order blocks the United States mails for several Boston area companies including Arnold's Cooperative Sewing Company South End A Co S&S Co Drawer 222 Boston Elastic Company Back Bay Working Supply Company Tremont Street Imperial Supporter Manufacturing Company Drawer 2392 and Royal Manufacturing Company Station A The firms allegedly advertised to hire women at home and many were defrauded by sending small sums for material not delivered.
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Washington
United States
Arnold's Cooperative Sewing Company
South End
A. Co. S&s. Co
Boston Elastic Company
Back Bay
Working Supply Company
Tremont Street
Imperial Supporter Manufacturing Company
Royal Manufacturing Company
Station A
Memorial to Dr. Talbot Prompts Dual Tribute Plan
At the New England Hahnemann Association meeting in Young's Hotel leaders proposed a memorial for Dr. R S Talbot regarded as the father of local homeopathic institutions. A public fund to reduce the Boston University School of Medicine mortgage of 38000 was favored along with a personal bust or oil portrait as part of the tribute. The association previously contributed 1000 toward the effort.
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R. S. Talbot
New England
Hahnemann Association
Young's Hotel
Boston University School of Medicine
Balmoral Shoe and a Congress Shot Trade Card
An advertisement touts Balmoral and Congress shoe hybrids that combine style and comfort. It claims elastic lacing that never needs adjusting and easy on off wearing with a Heart marked HUB GORE stamp. The ad lists multiple city retailers and addresses.
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Congress
Balmoral
Greek wedding in the evening at Russian embassy
Alexander Pavasov Russian minister to Corea weds Miss Irene des Planques in a Greek Church ritual ceremony at 10 o clock Thursday night. Bishop Tikhon and four Greek priests will officiate. Count Cassini hosts maid of honor and leases Morton house on Rhode Island avenue for a year ahead of the embassy move.
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Washington
Alexander Pavasov
Corea
Irene Des Planques
Tikhon
New York
Miss Des Planques
Cassini
Count Cassini
Morton
Rhode Island Avenue
Safe blown at Forest Hills liquor store burglary
A gang of burglars blew the safe at a Forest Hills liquor store on Washington Street between 11:80 p and 6 yesterday morning. The manager, George Gay, found no missing items when he opened the shop.
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Forest Hills
George. Gay
Washington Street
Second conference on The Home in Women’s Education
The second conference on The Home as a Factor in the Education of Women, led by Miss Arnold, will take place Thursday afternoon at the Women’s EB. and I. Union. Participants include Mrs. Kate Gannett Wells Miss Goodrich and Miss Marlatt, with Miss Marlatt serving as Providence domestic science instructor and Lake Placid conference president.
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Miss Arnold
EB. and
I. Union
Kate Gannett Wells
Miss Goodrich
Miss Marlatt
Providence
Lake Placid
Verdi Club Dance and Wabash Tourist Car Service
A Verdi Dramatic and Literary Club dance and whist event will be held Thursday evening at Dudley Hall Roxbury. The Wabash Railroad adds a tourist car due to expected high Pacific coast travel, departing Boston on Saturdays after Feb 21, offering the Continental Limited to Chicago and the West on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays from 176 Washington Street.
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Verdi Dramatic and Literary Club
Dudley Hall
Roxbury
Wabash Railroad Company
Pacific Coast
Boston
Chicago
West
Continental Limited
Wabash
Washington Street
Parker Emerges as Democratic Presidential Candidate
Albany February 16 Alton B Parker is a receptive Democratic presidential candidate per an intimate friend of the Court of Appeals chief judge. After warm reception at the Colonial Club dinner Parker’s supporters plan to secure delegates from New York and other states. Senator Patrick H McCarron may lead the effort. Parker previously said he would not act to embarrass delegates.
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Albany
Alton B. Parker
Court of Appeals
Parker
Colonial Club
William J. Bryan
New York
Patrick H. McCarron
Kings
Saratoga
Naval collier Alexander in distress after propeller shaft failure
Thomas Adamson first officer of the U S naval collier Alexander reported the vessel was helpless after Feb 10 when its propeller shaft broke while en route from San Juan to Norfolk. Adamson set out in a whaleboat for Nassau seeking help as the Alexander drifted at sea.
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Washington
Thomas Adamson
United States Naval
Alexander
Navy Department
San Juan
Norfolk
Adamson
Lebanon
Nassau
Peter McClinchy
Harry Rose
John Strong
Louis Reynolds
Philadelphia
Adanson
Jersey City Merchants Targeted by Merchandising Swindlers
Police chief Benjamin Murphy and Post Office Inspector James T. Cortelyou say they trapped the local head of a merchandising swindle ring and a lieutenant. The scheme spanned warehouses in Jersey City and four names, with Adolph Jacobson named as the head. The gang, likely ten Western men, victimized merchants nationwide by taking consignments then not paying or taking money in advance and delivering nothing.
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New York
Benjamin Murphy
Jersey City
Post Office
James T. Cortelyou
Roosevelt
Commercial Trust Company
Montgomery Street
Adolph Jacobson
Bayonne
Jacobson
Ignes Schoenshine
Miles to Speak at 166th Irish Charitable Dinner
Executive committee of the Irish Charitable Association at Young's Hotel arranged the 166th anniversary dinner for March 17. They voted to invite guests including Governor Bates Mayor Collins Mayor McNamee of Cambridge U S District Attorney Moulton and General Nelson A Miles.
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The
Irish Charitable Association
Young’s Hotel
John L. Bates
Collins
McNamee
Cambridge
United States
Moulton
Nelson A. Miles
Merchants Move To End Amesbury Strike
Amesbury Feb 16 local merchants consider a settlement to end the carriage strike. About two and a half percent of workers are expected to come from other places to work in the factories tomorrow.
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Amesbury
Pitts-Kimball Company Employees Fourth Annual Ball
The Pitts-Kimball Company employees will hold their fourth annual ball tomorrow at Odd Fellows Hall. Elaborate preparations are under way by committees with hopes of large attendance. The program includes an 8 to 9 concert followed by a 9 o clock grand march and dancing from 9 to 2.
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Pitts-Kimball Company
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Blood Wine claimed to cure rheumatism for officers
An advertisement-style piece touts Blood Wine as a remedy for rheumatism especially for law enforcement subjected to harsh weather. It cites New Philadelphia official Espich praising the product after long-standing pain and describes a claimed process of blood purification and joint lubrication.
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Espich
New Philadelphia
Ohio
Mr. Espich
Houghton
Blood Wine praised as cure for rheumatism and kidney disease
Testimonies from Lewiston Maine and Manchester New Hampshire praise Blood Wine as life changing. Customers report relief from kidney disease and rheumatism, claiming renewed health and vitality after using the medicine priced at 50 cents per bottle and sold at Duttons.
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Espich
Odlin
Lewiston
Maine
W. C. Walton
John T. Foster
Manchester
N. H
Rock of Gibraltar
Dan. A. Metzel
S. 8Th Street
Terre Haute
Ind
Dutton’s
Salem Coal War Ends Amid Mutual Uncertainty
Salem reports its weeklong clash between Miss Lottie Fairfield and 25 Salem Coal Club members ends without clear winners. Fairfield touts strong business, with 64 orders at the Washington street branch and over 100 at the Central street office, while her manager notes possible price drops but cites no definite plans. Coal Club leaders say there was no real quarrel with Fairfield.
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Salem
Lottie Fairfield
Salem Coal Club
Miss Fairfield
Washington Street
Central Street
Post
Coal Club
Greater Boston plan outlined for self government bill
The Greater Boston Association met at Dr. Henry O. Marcy’s home to refine plans for a hearing on a bill before the Legislature. It would create self government for the metropolitan district while preserving local rights, potentially adding towns such as Woburn Wakefield Lexington Lynn Saugus Waltham Newton Needham Dedham Milton and Quincy to Greater Boston. A campaign to spark public interest in the plan was announced.
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Greater
Waltham
Newton
Needham
Dedham
Milton
Quincy
Association
Hobson to Write Novel and Lecture Full Time
Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson, famed for the Merrimac action, announced in Chicago that he will devote himself to writing and lecturing. He was en route to Des Moines Iowa where he is scheduled to lecture next.
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Chicago
Richmond Pearson Hobson
The
Merrimac
Des Moines
Blood stains Fels Naptha soap claim in ad
An advertisement states Fels Naptha is the only soap in the world that completely and easily washes out blood stains. The claim emphasizes superior stain removal and longevity of the product’s noted capability.
Graft Charges At City Hall
The city spent 750 on badges for the common council with 10 each for alderman and council emblems. Some council members question badge quality while a rumor claims a contractor asked 200 for the contract. Badges confer no official access and the cost is charged to the contingent fund. Aldermanic badges cost higher and were not approved in open session.
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Board of Aldermen
Common Council
City Hall
Proof That I Was Cured of Consumption
A patient describes severe lung pain and persistent coughing despite prior treatments. He attributes recovery to the Koch Lung Cure at 361 Boylston Street, Boston, and invites inquiries at 871 Western Avenue, Brighton, Massachusetts, asserting full restoration of health.
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Boylston St
Boston
Western Avenue
Brighton
Mass
Subway
Darvarton
Western Ave
Deaths Feeley in Dorchester February 11 1905
John Feeley Jr beloved son of John and Bridget Feeley died in Hot Springs Arkansas on February 11 1905 Funeral from 15 Deony Street Dorchester Wednesday February 18 at 815 am Requiem high mass at St Peters Meeting House Hill 9 oclock Relatives and friends invited to attend.
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Feeley
Hot Springs
Ark
John, Jr
John
Bridget Feeley
Deony Street
Dorchester
St. Peter's Church
Meeting House Hill
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Luke
C. F. Beard
South Framingham
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L. D. Knott
M. L. Craffey
St. Louis
F. E Brown
Sanborn
Iowa
J.C. Curryer
St. Paul
Minn
Frank Whetzel
Artsrican Express Building
Eton
Bishop Whitehead
Rainbow Chasers
DR. Talbot
Hood
Mistcali
Court ST
Scollay Square
Leopold Morse & Co
Rice Bros
Columbus Avenue
Atlantic Avenue
J. W. Day & Son
J. W. Newcomb
West Broadway
P. Finnegan
Dorchester Avenue
Ross Bros
Hanover Street
Samuel Simons
Charles Street
Boylston Street
L. Wallace
Hangover Street
F. BE. Hathaway & Son
Mercis Row
M. Sheehy & Co
Hub Gore
Arate
Jordan, Marsh & CO
Houghton & Dutton
Presidency
Jersey
Miles
Defenders of the Law
Macic
Hobson
Boston Veteran Firemen’s Association
Willam H. Gardner
George. E. Gardner
Eee Street
Firemen's Lot
Tocest Alsee Ylor
W. P. Cherrington
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