Murder Suspect Florence Burns Faces Court In Brooks Case
At Glen Island Hotel homicide scene Florence Burns, accused of murdering Walter S. Brooks, appears in Centre Street Court with adjournment sought until Tuesday. Her mother Florence Burns joins her during Tombs visit as detectives press new evidence and a police inquiry into Brooks’s affairs broadens.
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New York
Walter S. Brooks
Glen Island
Brooks
Decatur Street
Brooklyn
Robert Rogers
Church of the Good Shepherd
Florence Burns
Walter Brooks
Evergreen Cemetery
Cornell
Centre Street
Church Street
Colby and
Parker
Criminal Court
Foster L. Backus
Miss Burns
Paul Krotel
Krotel
Mr. Krotel
Backus
Filst
Tr. Krotel
Walter
Washington
Young Brooks
Florence
Walter S
Myer Am's UK Short Session Reforms Target Quick Result
Speaker James J. Myers pushes a short decisive Massachusetts House session. He orders committee speedups, notes past long sessions, and seeks rapid action on rail and water matters. Senate adds Sunderland water bill and naval provision urging U S yard build. Broadway bridge grade change damages bill moves.
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James J. Myers
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Myers
Carey
Haverhill
Dean
Brookline
Callender
Senate
Sunderland
M. J. Sullivan
Suffolk
Congress
United States
Metropolitan Affairs Committee
Broadway Bridge
Boston
Teddy Roosevelt at Groton Puts Up and Pops Corn
In Groton on February 17 Miss Roosevelt 18 and her brother Teddy enjoy a quiet day indoors during a snowstorm. Teddy first sits up, expresses a wish for dirt and a big fireplace, and asks for popcorn which becomes a small adventure through coachman David Gibson. The family plans tea with Mrs Lawrence if roads permit, as the Roosevelt party recalls a rare chance to escape Washington social life.
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Groton
New England
Miss Roosevelt
Whittier
Teddy
Pope Teddy
Ecoachman
David Gibson
Mr. Gibson
Washington
Nashua River
Pyramid Pile Cure Advertises New Remedy For Piles
A physician notes why many remedies for diseases thrive while piles lack enduring options. He endorses Pyramid Pile Cure as the rapidly popular new treatment, claiming immediate relief without opium or cocaine. Sold by druggists at 50 cents to $1 or by mail from Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall, Michigan.
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Piles
Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall, Mich
Revere Chief Rhoades Defies Selectmen Orders
In Revere Chief Rhoades remains in office as the Board of Selectmen report their Saturday order to remove him was ignored. They sent a meeting notice, but he did not appear, traveling to Boston to meet his counsel. The board refused to discuss next steps.
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Revere
Rhoades
Board of Selectmen
Boston
Man identified as McHugh found dead in snow at Lynn
A man thought to be McHugh of Berwick Maine was found unconscious in the snow in Lynn this afternoon and died later at the police station. An inquest is planned for tomorrow morning.
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Lynn
McHugh
Berwick
Mass hearing on bill to restrict women and minors hours
Labor committee heard testimony on a bill to bar women and minors from manufacturing jobs between 6 p m and 6 a m. Supporters cited long hours and reprisals for testifying while opponents warned of hurting Massachusetts industries amid rising competition and capital flight.
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Committee On Labor
James Tansy
Textile Workers of America
Frank Kk. Foster
American Federation of Labor
Massachusetts
Albert Hibbard
United Textile Workers
Weavers’ Association of
Fall River
Jackson
Charles G. Bancroft
North Carolina
Knights or Federation Clash Looms in Boston Labor Row
Boston organized labor awaits a bellwether decision from Mayor Collins on recognizing American Federation of Labor members amid ties to Knights of Labor. A labor union committee will press the Mayor next Friday, as 60,000 workers across Central Labor Union and New Trades Council loom large. The dispute echoes a prior clash with ex Mayor Hert over Labor Day parade honors.
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Boston
Collins
American Federation of Labor
Knights of Labor
Boston Central Labor Union
Meyer
K. of L
Central Labor Union
Pew Trades Council
K. Ofl
A. F. of L
A. F. of
Hert
Crane
Carston Saved From Death by His Boots in Ladder Incident
Harry Carston of the Boston Elevated railroad nearly died when a grounded overhead wire delivered about 660 volts as he worked on a Kneeland and Lincoln street ladder. His heels caught in the ladder, suspending him midair until head lineman James Sweester reached him and lowered him to safety. Carston credited his boots and Sweester for saving his life and resumed work after the ordeal.
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Harry Carston
Boston Elevated Railroad
Portland Street
James Sweester
Carston
Kneeland and
Lincoln Streets
Spring Humors Cause Troubles and How to Build Up
The passage lists pimples boils eruptions loss of appetite fatigue biliousness indigestion and headache from spring debility. It advises a remedy to cleanse and strengthen the system with a specific treatment or regimen to restore health.
Blood Purifying Remedy Advertisement
A Lowell Mass advertising prospectus for Flood Co claims Spring Medicine forms a superior blood purifier. It touts radical cures for scrofula rheum scaid head rolls pimples and humor rheumatism catarrh psoriasis and blood poisoning, offering testimonials on request.
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Flood CO
Lowell
Mass
Dr Greene's Nervura Promises Youthful Health For Women
An advertorial urging women to use Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy to restore health and youthful looks. Testimonies from Mrs Elizabeth D Berry of Hampton NH describe relief from nervous prostration and renewed vitality. The ad emphasizes spring use, promises purified complexion, red blood, and strengthened nerves, and offers free consultation with Dr. Greene at 34 Temple Place Boston.
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Dr. Greene
Elizabeth D. Berry
Hampton, N. H
President backs Hobson retirement over eye trouble
The President asks the Senate to retire Naval Constructor Richmond P. Hobson due to eye problems dating from 1900. A new retirement bill was introduced, noting Hobson’s illness worsened by glare in shipyards and yards, with a 1962 letter explaining duties strain his eyes.
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Hong Kong
Hobson
Secretary of the Navy
Postum claimed to cure coffee related ailments
A testimonial from J W Ashby of North Carolina describes long term coffee use causing daily heart and stomach pains. He stopped coffee for two weeks then resumed. pains returned. He switched to Postum and reports relief, claiming cure of neuralgia of the stomach and heart after using Postum for some time.
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J. W. Ashby
Airy
N. C
Navy approves retirement for Hobson for disability
The Secretary of the Navy and the chief constructor approve Naval Constructor Richmond P Hobson U S N retirement on disability incurred in the line of duty The bill by Senator Gallinger would transfer him to the retired list with pay under the statute for long and faithful service Following Hobson s meritorious service in sinking the Merrimac in Santiago harbor during the Spanish American War a suitable relief measure is recommended
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Ted States
Tron Corps
Secretary of the Navy
Hobson
Santiago
Spain
Gallinger
Richmond P. Hobson
Edeson Debuts as Soldier of Fortune at Hyperion
Robert Edeson opens as a star under Henry B. Harris at the Hyperion Theatre in New Haven presenting Augustus Thomes version of Richard Harding Davis Soldiers of Fortune. The production earns enthusiastic notices for its refined material and added comedy strengthening the love interest. Wileson also delivers a leading performance with virtue and taste.
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New Haven
Robert Edeson
Henry B. Harris
Hyperion Theatre
Augustus Thames
Richard Harding Davis
Thomas
Wileson
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Madison Ave
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Ohio
Duffy
Richard C. Truman
Nicholson St
Richmond
R. M. Johnson
Elko
Chas. Pierce, Braggs
Ind
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
N. Y
Myer Ams UK
Milton Water Supply
A. A. Brackett
Milton
Gilpatric
State Board of Health
Committee On Water Supply
Lynn Street
Knights
Federation
Hood
Japan
The
Merrimac
Buchu
Lithia
W.F. Smith
Lumbago
Lane
W. F. Smith
Esa
Smith
John J. Lane
Railroad
Washington St
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont St
Dannahy
Dorchester
David J
Julia F.wam
St. Peter's Church
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