Charter Fight Hearing Today In Boston
The Boston Charter Association urges all interested in keeping the present city charter to attend the Metropolitan Affairs Committee hearing at 10 30 this morning on proposed amendments. The committee accuses Martin Jicmasney of leading the drive to amend and says Ward leader and others seek a return to the old order.
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Boston Charter Association
Legislative Committee On
Metropolitan Affairs
Martin Jicmasney
Ward & Leader
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Nurture Stomachs Quick Relief Calms Nerves
The ad promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a reliable digestive aid that sweetens the stomach arrests fermentation and spurs digestion within minutes. It claims physicians endorse them for stomach disorders and notes the tablets are non patent with known compositions priced at 50 cents a box.
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Stuart
Beauty and health secrets from old fashioned home remedies
An advertisement touts beauty and health tips claiming fat reduction without exercise, a homemade complexion lotion, and a scalp shampoo. It promotes mixing parnotis with hot water, a skin treatment using spurmax and glycerine, and a canthrax-based shampoo to cure dandruff and improve hair health.
Bribery tale arises in Thaw competence hearing
Albany Feb 25 The inquiry into Governor Sulzer’s committee on William F. Clark raises whether Thaw can be a witness Clark is accused of using the governor’s name to secure Thaw’s release and accuses Col Joseph F. Scott and assistants of a conspiracy involving the governor Dr John W Russell Matteawan head says John N Anhut offered 20000 to aid Thaw release Anhut to testify tomorrow
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Albany
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Sulzer
William F. Clark
Clark
Thaw
Joseph F. Scott
John W. Russell
Matteawan State Hospital
John N. Anhut
New York
Anhut
Thaw Testimony Under Review by Court of Inquiry
John H. Delaney said Thaw’s testimony likely won’t stand in a court of record but the committee will examine him. Colonel Scott demanded a thorough probe of charges against his department. Governor Sulzer declined comment until the inquiry finishes. Since taking office he has received two aid letters for Thaw’s release, from Rev. David James Burrell and A. E. Von Mersinosky. Owen L. Potter replied that the governor lacks jurisdiction and release requires proper court action.
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John H. Delaney
Thaw
Scott
Sulzer
David James Burrell
New York
A. E. von Mersinosky
Greensburg
Penn
Owen L. Potter
Thaw’s Latest Move Involved Western Alienists Probe
New York, Feb 25. John N. Anhut plans to tell the Sulzer investigating commission tomorrow that Thaw sought to have western alienists examine him to prove mental status while denying any bribe offer. Anhut admits a substantial retainer but says Thaw paid no bribe and will not testify. he also notes Thaw discussed the case with Dr Russell and that Anhut denied acquaintance with Sulzer, Clarke, or Scott.
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New York
Sulzer
John N. Anhut
Clifford T Beare
Anhut
Thaw
Beare
Russell
White Plains
N. Y
Matteawan
Scott
W. F. Clarke
Alfred Henry Lewis
Lewis
Clarke
Mother Finds Son Dead by Own Action in Auburn Home
In Auburn Maine on February 25 Lee M Watson aged 47, a shoemaker, killed himself with a .88 calibre revolver at his home. He was found by his mother, 72, who reported the death. He leaves a widow and two sisters.
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Auburn
Lee M. Watson
Watson
Ponce de Leon's Body Moved to Cathedral Crypt
In Porto Rico on February 25 the remains of Ponce de Leon the first governor were moved to a crypt in the cathedral, a gift of the Spanish colony to Porto Rico. Cardinal Farley of New York attended with church dignitaries at the ceremony.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Ponce de Leon
Cardinal Farley
New York
Indictments Dropped Against Oil Magnates in Dallas
In Dallas on February 25 hearings by orders from Washington led to the dropping of indictments for Sherman act violations against Standard Oil of New York Standard Oil of New Jersey Magnolia Petroleum of Texas and their officials. No charges were pressed against either the companies or their executives.
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Dallas
Texas
Department of Justice
Washington
Standard Oil Company of
New York
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
Magnolia Petroleum
Indictments Dropped Against Noted Oil Officials
John D. Archbold H C Folger Jr W C Teagle Calvin N Paine A C Ebie E R Brown John Sealy faced dropped indictments in Texas cases. Federal Judge Edward R Meek heard the action with brief instructions from Acting Attorney General Fowler to dismiss. Oil companies allegedly conspired in 1912 to injure the Pierce Fordyce Oil Association across several states and Mexico.
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John D. Archbold
H. C. Folger, Jr
New York
W. C. Teagle
Plainfield
N. J
Calvin N. Paine
Titusville
A. C. Ebie
Dallas
E. R. Brown
Corsicana
Texas
John Sealy
Galveston
Garner
National House of Representatives
Wickersham
Messrs
Archbold
Folger
Teagle
Edward R. Meek
District of
Department of Justice
Fowler
Washington
Pierce- Fordyce Oil Association
Arizona
New Mexico
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Mexico
Wickersham Says No Basis for Indictments Against Oil Officials
Indiana report quotes Attorney General Wickersham saying Texas indictments against Standard Oil officials were dismissed due to no grounds. He and associates share the view, noting only the local prosecutor believed otherwise. He adds no intent to haul New York citizens to Texas to face trial. He will reach Washington early the next day.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Texas
Standard Oil Company
Wickersham
Washington
St. Louis
Standard Oil
New York
Fishermen Bring In Flood of Fish as Prices Fall
Sixteen offshore fishing vessels arrived at a wharf with a bountiful catch after Mondays large receipts. Haddock led with 606,300 pounds and cod 102,600 pounds, plus hake pollock and scrod. Beam trawlers shared sole and scrod while several boats reported heavy icing from Monday night’s cold. New schooners Bay State and Knickerbocker near readiness for halibut work with Seattle trips planned. Dealers posted haddock 41 4 cents per pound and cod steak 71 2 cents, among other prices.
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Cusk
Thellen
Mary
Onato
Pontiac
Romance
Georgia
Elsie
Rex
Clintonia
Tichard
R. J. Nunan
Bay State
Atlantic Works
Boston
Seattle
Wash
Knickerbocker
Essex
Pacific
Haddock
Cascarents Promise Quick Relief for Foul Tongue and Livers
Furred tongue and head aches signal a torpid liver and clogged bowels. Undigested food ferments, causing foul gases, bad breath, yellow skin, and misery. A 10 cent box Cascarets will cleanse bowels and keep the liver active by morning, with benefits lasting for months.
Beauty Hints and Household Tips
A column offers practical tips for women noting a mustard paste can redden the complexion overnight, dishwashing helps keep hands in good condition, and a rug kneaded by a person is mentioned in playful terms. The tone resembles a domestic advice feature with brief, self contained guidance.
Harbors See Barges, Steamers Move After Coal Spill
The four masted barge Herndon of the Reading fleet, towed from Philadelphia by the tug Monocacy, lies at anchor with a pumping operation after striking a sunken obstruction near Pollock Rip Shoal. It carried 2900 tons of coal, will be examined and repaired after unloading at Mystic Wharf. The Leyland line steamer Median leaves East Boston for Manchester with a large cargo, including 64,000 bushels of wheat and 1000 bales of cotton. The Detmold, a British steamer at Hull, ships grain for Copenhagen, while Holmeside and Trunk also carried full grain cargos this year. Import values for the week ending Feb 21 reach $2,991,617, with exports at $1,024,9284, boosted by a longshoremen strike impacting schedules.
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J. Numan
Emily Sears
Herndon
Reading Fleet
Philadelphia
Pollock
Vineyard Haven
Vineyard
Mystic Wharf
Leyland Line
Richard Thomas
Clyde Street Pier
Boston
Manchester
Hler
Detmold
Hull
England
Copenhagen
Troosac
Holmeside
Wilson signals return to push New Jersey reforms
Governor Woodrow Wilson warned New Jersey lawmakers he may return as early as next week to campaign for pending reforms. He said as president he would feel privileged to address the public again if needed. The message underscored his commitment to state reform efforts.
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Trenton
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
United States
Wilson resigns as Governor amid jury reform clash
Governor Wilson resigns effective Saturday after assembly opposition blocks a bill to transfer jury drawing from sheriffs to a governor-appointed commission. He calls the move a breach of party discipline and vows to speak publicly on juries as northern New Jersey assembly members vote against the measure. Inauguration of successor James Fielder set for Saturday.
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Wilson
New Jersey
State House
James Fielder
State Senate
Hobble skirts fade from fashion in Chicago
Chicago dressmakers declare hobble skirts gone for good as clinging gowns with a slight sheath replace them. Paris notes the tight skirt’s decline, and Mme B M Hare says hobble styles were never popular, worn for style rather than comfort. Draped, clingy dresses will dominate this year, offering the same effect without discomfort.
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Chicago
Paris
Mme. B. M. Hare
North Side
Adventuress Arrives Bermuda After Three Day Voyage
Mail advices report the schooner yacht Adventuress reached Bermuda Tuesday after a voyage from this port lasting three days and one hour. Head winds in the last 48 hours lengthened the passage somewhat.
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Adventuress
Bermuda
Knox Automobile Co. Files for Bankruptcy in Springfield Court
The Knox Automobile Company of Springfield lists liabilities of 1,286,409 in bankruptcy schedules filed yesterday in U.S. District Court. Assets are estimated at 1,380,386.
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Knox Automobile Company of
Springfield
United States District Court
Diaz choice of Mexicans sparks Mexican turmoil tale
Ygnacio Alarcon and Ygnacio Sotomayor arrived from Mexico City and told a Post reporter that Mexicans hate the Madero administration and largely favor Felix Diaz for president. They spoke in a small dressing room at the Old Howard Atheneum, describing their country's unrest.
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Madero
Felix Diaz
Ygnacio Alarcon
Mexican elder guitarist on Madero Diaz era politics
An older Mexican musician discusses Madero Diaz Huerta and Diaz with a young singer nearby. He argues against U S intervention, predicts a long war if Americans intervene, praises Diaz and Porfirio Diaz, and describes how the country would endure a 20 year struggle with rebels fleeing to mountains.
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Mexico
Madero
United States
Sotafmayor
Alarcon
Felix Diaz
Moscow
Cuba
Sotomayor
Rosa
Lita Alarcon
Dead man scares off undertaker in Delaware incident
Cecil Williams of Middletown was pronounced dead by an undertaker and prepared for embalming when he suddenly opened his eyes. The man, labeled dead by the scene, revealed he was alive and merely heavily intoxicated, ending the apparent death scare in Wilmington, Delaware.
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Undertaker
Wilmington
Del
Cecil Williams
Middletown
Wakeful Death Foolery Shocks Town
Williams collapsed after a night out and his wife, believing him dead, summoned neighbors and an undertaker. The coffin test failed when Williams revived as the undertaker prepared to embalm. He fled three miles, later returning home after dawn and forced a pledge to call a physician first.
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Williams
Green
On Its Ninth Life The Cat Licensing Bill
The cat licensing bill faces its ninth rejection by the Agriculture Committee after eight prior House defeats. Enacted to curb stray cats blamed for bird and small- mammal losses, the measure would license cats while permitting farmers to keep one unlicensed pet. stray felines would be culled.
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Committee On Agriculture
House
Game Association
Night court for naturalization opposed by chief justice
Chief Justice Aiken of the Superior Court told the judiciary committee that Bills for a night court for naturalization should be rejected. He argued that if an alien seeks citizenship he should be willing to complete the process by day.
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Aiken
Superior Court
Committee On Judiciary
Stops Tobacco Habit at Elders Sanatorium Book Offer
Elders Sanitarium at 657 Main Street St. Joseph Missouri published a booklet showing the deadly effects of the tobacco habit and how it can be stopped in three to five days. Free copies are available to anyone who sends their name and address.
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Elders’ Sanitarium
Main Street
St. Joseph
Advt
Fight to Save Chicken Bill Sparks Legal Feud
The chicken bill faces a heated clash as lawmakers argue over a measure aimed at punishing anyone entering hen roosts after nightfall. The committee on legal affairs doubts the need, saying the Commonwealth is overrun with roost visitors. A major fight is expected today.
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Committee On Legal Affairs
Commonwealth
Bis
Less Butter More Cottolene Ad Claims Saving For Pastry
An advertisement argues butter is overpriced and loathsome to use in cakes. It promotes Cottolene as equal or superior to butter and lard for pastry and frying, claiming two thirds of a pound replaces a pound of butter or lard while costing no more.
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