Missing mother leaves baby at rooming house
Two six month old boys dressed in fine clothing were left at 1323 Washington Street by a well dressed mother who then vanished. She claimed Lawrence residence and a dog show with four terriers. Money and sister named Geneva avenue appeared in her tale. No trace of mother or child since Saturday.
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Chardon Street
Washington Street
Lillian
Ashington Street
Babe
Lawrence
Geneva Avenue
Probe costs rise for Finance Commission probes
The financial statement to the City Council shows February 15 total disbursements of 32,168.92 dollars for the Finance Commission probes into city departments, indicating high expenses in conducting the inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Commission
Expenditure Totals and Unpaid Bills Reach City funds
The document lists unpaid bills totaling 7257.88 and overall expenditures reaching 39424.60 with 10657.40 undeposited. If spending continues at current rates the 50000 appropriation will be exhausted prompting further City requests. Monthly disbursements since August 1, 1907 are detailed including rents, investigations, furnishings, testimony, and expert costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrail
Tremont
Van Deventer Married Again in Secret Ceremony
Lloyd M. Van Deventer wed Miss Anna Stearns Blake in New Haven in a quiet ceremony officiated by Judge Ross. He asked to keep the news from relatives and said the marriage was to legalize a prior contract signed months ago. He disclosed limited details about previous marriage and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lloyd M. van Deventer
Charles H. van Deventer
West Fiftythird Street
New Haven
West One Hundred and Eighth Street
R. Craig van Deventer
Boston
Charles H. Dalton Dies at 82 In City Home
Charles H. Dalton longtime New England Life figure dies after brief illness at his home 33 Commonwealth Avenue aged 82. He resided in the city for many years and was known for his association with the life insurance firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Dalton
Mfe
New England
Commonwealth Avenue
Prince Troubetskoy Publishes Society Novel
Prince Pierre Troubetskoy husband of Amelié Rives has written a novel about New York society. The manuscript follows a wealthy man and a society girl through a troubled marriage and a web of incidents revealing society's faults and gradual maturation. Friends say characters mirror local types but no real persons are depicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pierre Troubetskoy
Amelié Rives
Prince
John Jacob Astor
Isabel May
Benjamin Guinness
Prince Pierre
Prince Pinrre Troubetskoy
Four Hundred
Amelip Rives
Bull Fight Attracts Fleet Officers In Luma Scene
Ten thousand spectators including many American fleet officers watched a bullfight in Luma. President Pardo and staff sat in the royal box as mounted danger unfolded with matadors tossed and gored. A fifth bull severely injured the second matador. another fight is planned for Thursday birth day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pardo
Sieger and Madden Fight Fast Draw at Dry Dock Club
In New York on February 24 Joel Sieger and Frankie Madden battled to a fast draw in a six round star bout. The clash was described as the best ever held in the Dry Dock Athletic Club arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joel Sieger
Frankie Madden
Dry Dock Athletic Club
Longevity figure George Montgomery dies at 102 in Warren
George Montgomery, a member of a long lived family, died today in Warren at age 102. He was born and lived his entire life in the same house, a dwelling built 112 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren, Me
George Montgomery
Talks of War Days at Forty Fifth Mass Cadet Reunion
The 45th Talks of War Days winter reunion and banquet of the Forty-fifth Massachusetts Cadet Regiment was held at the Parker House with about 40 members present. President Thomas E. Holway presided. speakers included Lieutenant Alphus Hardy, Lieutenant Whitaker, Colonel A Manchester Hussey of Providence, Sergeants Stearns and Warren, and Sergeant-Majors A W Mann and Wheelock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of the Forty-fifth Massachusetts Cadet Regiment
Parker House
Thomas. E. Holway
Alphus Hardy
Whitaker
A. Manchester Hussey
Providence
Stearns
Warren
A. W. Mann
Wheelock
Jewelers' National Bank dividend plan announced
Receiver Charles G. Bancroft says the comptroller of the currency will be asked to approve a 60 percent dividend for depositors early next month. Full repayment expected in the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Attleboro
Charles G. Bancroft
The
Jewellers’ National Bank
Notable court cases and local incidents across Massachusetts
Lowell court records reveal Thomas GL Maher and Clarence L. Ryan of Boston defaulted after police halted a suspected pickpocketing pair in Merrimac square. Milford reports a total fire destroyed what remained of S Castiglione’s two story house at Cedar and East Main streets. Everett notes Hancock Street Church of Christ split, Rev Adrian T June resigning March 1 and a new church planned. Lowell reports Thomas Cashman’s assault with intent to murder wife case set for examination next Thursday. Brockton remembers Alexander Palconer, 79, a longtime U S scout and friend of Buffalo Bill figures, who died at his Ash Street home.
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Lowell
Thamas GL. Maher
Clarence L. Ryan
Boston
Ryan
Merrimac Square
Milford
Mass
S. Castiglione
Cedar
East Main Streets
Everett
Hancock Street
Church of Christ
Adrian T. June
Thomas Cashman
Brockton
Alexander Palconer
United States
Mississippi
W. F. Cody
Buffal Bill Fame
Jack Crawford
Ash Street
Mayor Hibbard Defends Boston Flag Misunderstanding
Mayor Hibbard returned from Long Island and told clergy that the flag at half mast was a misunderstanding caused by rope slack. Authorities there deny any insult to the mayor and note the flag rose to the top, then sagged but did not reach half mast. He attacked city government by commission and urged reliance on individuals within current system.
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Hibbard
Long Island
Government of Cities
Finance Commission
Boston
March
Edison
Harry Lauder
England
New York
Seach
Bing
Rob Roy Mackinnosh
Daisy
Gompers Attacks Supreme Court Over Labor Cases
Samuel Gompers, president of the Amendin Federationry, testifies before a House judiciary committee amid criticism of court rulings on labor rights. He rails against anti labor decisions and endorses the Pearre bill as meeting workers needs.
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Washington
D.C
Samuel Gompers
Amendin Federationry
Supreme
House
Gompers
Thas
Supreme Court
Judiciary Committee
Pearre
New Boston College Club Formed In Music Hall
A new Boston College club began last evening in the campus music hall. Rev. John Cummings was elected temporary president. Addresses were given by Rev. Thomas I. Gasson John A. Coulthurst Timothy Bildt Thomas L. Grady P McGilli cuddy John Godwen J Flanagan and Rev. Joseph J. Rockwell. A committee to draft constitution and by laws includes Timothy Brennan chair man Hon John A Coulthurst Edward McGlaughlin James H Carney and Rev P J Supple D D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston College
John Cummings
Thomas I. Gasson
John A. Coulthurst
Timothy Bildt
Thomas L. Grady
P. McGillicuddy
John Godwen
J. Flanagan
Joseph J. Rockwell
Timothy Brennan
Edward McGlaughlin
James H. Carney
P. J. Supple
D. D
Swamp Root Kidney Liver Bladder Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant kidney liver and bladder remedy made from vegetables. It offers a sample bottle by mail and a booklet about kidneys, asking readers to mention the Boston Daily Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kailmer
Nature
The
Boston Daily Post
Whizz Wagon Men In Maz y Boston Chauffeurs Ball
The annual ball of the Boston Professional Chauffeurs Association was held at Paul Revere Hall Mechanics Building with over 600 attendees. The grand march led by Floor Marshal C A Eastman and his wife, 75 couples followed, and officers included Albert H H Cases assistant marshal William Crooker, Herbert F McPike, Harry Carlton, James J Indge William R White and J J Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Professional Chauffeurs” Association
Paul Revere Hall Mechanics
Peple
A. Bhstiign
William Crooker
Miss Held
C. A. Eastman
Albert HH. Cases
Herbert F. McPike
Harry Carlton
James J. Indge
William R. White
J. J. Benson
Traveler Shoe Co opens fourth Boston store on School Street
The Traveler Shoe Company unveils its fourth Boston showroom at School Street featuring a large electric sign and revolving window displays. The new shop offers over 4000 pairs in 114 styles for men and women priced from 2.60 to 3.50, with a souvenir gift for all buyers. The chain operates 167 other stores nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traveler Shoe Company
Well Ange & Manufacturer
Traveler
Boston
Ats
School Street
United States
Leg Broken by Jump From Wagon in Charlestown
Dennis Mahoney of 4 Gilbert avenue Charlestown suffered a fractured left leg after leaping from a wagon yesterday afternoon. He was hospitalized at Relief Hospital for treatment. A remedy advertisement promotes PAZO Ointment claiming quick relief for piles within 6 to 14 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Mahoney
Gilbert
Huge drifts delay cars in New York to Paris race
Despatches from the Middle West report the New York to Paris auto race progressing with Arctic conditions. In Michigan City Indiana a car ran into a deep drift and the team, abandoning the vehicle, moved on to Chesterton for supplies. From Toledo Ohio the remaining cars crossed western Ohio and faced more snowdrifts in Indiana.
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Middle West
Arctic Circle
Michigan
City
Ind
Chicago
Thomas. Cat
Michigan City
Chesterton
Toledo
Ohio
Indiana
Boston Woman Held in Dedham on Perjury Charge
In Dedham on February 24 Judge King of the Norfolk Superior Civil Court ordered a free jury hearing for Mrs. Nannon Kelley of Boston on perjury charges. She posted $100 bonds with Arthur Mulvey and Joseph H. Grassie of Cohasset. The case concerns alleged false testimony in a personal injuries suit against the city of Boston over a July 22, 1906 fall on West Concord Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
King
Norfolk
Nannon. Kelley
Boston
Arthur Mulvey
Joseph H. Grassie
Cohasset
Kelley
City of
West Concord Street
Hood's Tooth Powder Enamelled Can For Travelers
Hood's Tooth Powder now comes in a handsome enamelled can, convenient for travellers. The can will not break and retains fragrance. Price 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Physicians Cure Skin with Simple Remedy
A health ad touts D. D. D. Prescription oil of wintergreen as a universal cure for eczema and itching. Dr. C. B. Holmes of Silver City praises its effectiveness, comparing it to quinine for malaria. Sold at Jaynes Drug Stores with in-store skin consultations offered.
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C. B. Holmes
Silver City
Miss
D. D. D. Company
Chicago
Dr. Holmes
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Ohe
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Arthur Collins
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Steve Porter
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Artu Ranceschini
Sweet Land
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Taxon
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N. J
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Mazy
NEW Traveler Shoe Shop
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Chusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company
Cook
Woburn
Lydia
Deacon Samuel
Bow Street
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