Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Claims To Cure Grip
An advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a cure for grip with a testimonial from Anna Johnson of Providence Rhode Island and endorsement from Dr Curran. It warns against bulk sales and promotes sealed bottles at 1 dollar each with a free medical booklet.
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Anna Johnson
Lockwood Street
Providence
R. I
Duffy
Duffy’s
Adee Duffy Malt Whiskey Company
Rochester
Bill to Hear Wife Beaters Before Legislature
Frederick W. Peabody introduces a bill to Massachusetts lawmakers to create a whipping post for wife beating, inspired by Roosevelt’s suggestion. A similar law exists in Delaware and a proposal is made for the District of Columbia. Peabody cites more than 1200 assaults on women in 1904 in the state courts.
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Judiciary Committee
Frederick W. Peabody
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Delaware
District of Columbia
Mr. Peabody
Cigarette War at State House Prompts New Proposals
Miss Lucy Paige Gaston of Chicago led a push before the State House public health committee for a bill outlawing sale or gift of cigarettes to anyone under 18. A license fee for cigarette dealers was also proposed while ex Senator William Butler argued existing laws suffice and courts already impose the maximum penalty.
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Lucy Paige Gaston
Chicago
State House
Committee On Public Health
Misvaston
anti-Cigarette League of America
Douglas
Craig
William Butler
Georgetown
Life-Saving Service Advances in Congress Aid
Senator Harding of the Cape and Yester Gay urged federal relations committee to back two resolutions. One seeks to make the life saving service a separate department, the other backs a bill to improve efficiency with a retired list and pensions for officers and men, plus pensions for widows and minor children.
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Harding
Cape
Yester Gay
Committee On Federal Relations
Congress
Leahy Pushes Direct Election of U S Senators
Senator David Leahy of Boston urged the federal relations committee to memorialize Congress for a constitutional amendment. He argued direct voter election would make senators responsible to the people and guard public interests, rather than serving big corporate interests.
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David Leahy
Boston
Committee On Federal Relations
Congress
United States
Leahy
Angles Snell Declared Sane by Insanity Expert
Angles Snell of New Bedford, convicted of first degree murder in the case of Tillinghast Kirby, has a plea for a new trial pending. Dr H R Stedman, the examiner, reports Snell is perfectly sane, affecting hopes to avert the death sentence.
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Angles Snell
New Bedford
Tillinghast Kirby
H. R. Stedman
Snell
Steadman
Emmons Hears Abutters Bill At State House Hearing
Judge Emmons told a legislative committee he had no clear stance on an abutters bill to limit objections to liquor licenses. Henry V. Huse cited blackmail fears, Emil Cairns testified objections were dropped after payments, and the Boston Police Board leader acknowledged cases of objections being withdrawn. The bill would broaden police board discretion if enacted.
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Emmons
State House
Henry V. Huse
Emil Cairns
Winter Place
Boston
Boston Police Board
Board of Police
Hquor
M. M. Johnson
Temperance
Snell Case Obsession with New Trial Pending Supreme Court Ruling
The article discusses Snell facing a possible new trial after examination reports. If Snell were deemed insane, the Attorney General would support asylum commitment after a new trial. Dr Stedmans report prompts attorneys to seek a new trial on grounds the verdict contradicted evidence. Sentencing awaits Supreme Court decision on the appeal.
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Supreme Court
Snell
Parker
Stedman
Bills Would Prohibit All Assignments Of Wages
The probate and chancery committee reviewed two wage assignment bills yesterday. Martin Shea seeks to ban wage pledges entirely while Herbert Riley's measure limits assignments to two years, requires consent, ties to a specific debt, and records within 10 days to withstand trustee process. Ryan spoke for Shea, denouncing money lenders. supporters included Dallinger Maxwell Little, while Apsey Washburn Casey and Atwill opposed.
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Committee On Probate and Chancery
Martin IL. Shea
Herbert 8
Riley
Martin Ryan
Shea
F. W. Dallinger
Arthur A. Maxwell
George W. Little
A. 8. Apsey
G. F. Washburn
John H. Casey
H. H. Atwill
Residents urged boulevard bill from Somerville to Charles River
Citizens from Cambridge and Somerville appeared before the Legislature's metropolitan affairs committee to press Frank W. Dallinger's bill for a $500,000 boulevard project from Broadway Park in Somerville to near Cottage Farm by the Charles River.
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Cambridge
Somerville
Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Frank W. Dallinger
Broadway Park
Charles River
Cottage Farm
Street Car Track Removal Bill Fails in House Vote
By an 81 to 116 vote the House refused to enact the bill on removing unused street railway tracks after reconsideration. Opponents led by Representatives Phillips Schofield and Ferber argued cities and towns should handle their own affairs.
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House
Philips, Schofield
Ferber
Bryan passes through Washington Court House with thanks
Colonel William J. Bryan toured Washington Court House Ohio on February 27, shaking hands with locals. A well wisher told him he would become president, to which Bryan replied he hears such wishes so often they no longer stir his heart.
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Washington Court House
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Poverty Party And Prize Dance Set In South Boston
Division 57 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians hosts its fourth annual poverty party and prize dance at Bethesda Hall in South Boston with expected attendance from state and county representatives.
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Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Bethesda Hall
Boston
Death notices in East Boston honor Catherine Green Nolan and Perkins
Catherine A Green beloved wife of Edward Green died aged 36 years 6 months funeral from 522 Sumner Street East Boston Wednesday at 8 15 am Requiem at Church of the Assumption 9 am Thomas Nolan beloved husband of Margaret Nolan died at City Hospital funeral from daughter’s home 53 Liverpool Street East Boston Thursday 8 am Solemn high requiem mass at St Stephen’s Hanover Street 9 am William Perkins owner funeral services Tuesday at noon 6 Joy Street readers invited
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Boston
St. Stephen’s Church
Hanover Street
William Perkins
Joy Street
Judge Blames Husbands in Divorce Case
Kansas City judge declares in most marital breakups the man is to blame and sentences James R. Whitlock, found fooling around with another woman, to three years in the penitentiary. The woman described is a lady barber with painted cheeks.
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Kansas City
Wofford
James R. Whitlock
Judge Wofford
Hell
Whitlock
Westboro Housewives Struggle To Hire Domestic Help
In Westboro on February 27, well to do husbands and wives search for house workers but none can be found. Most local girls work in factories earning $5 to $5.50 weekly with board, some offered $6, yet two workers left their employers. Husbands roam Boston Worcester and Marlboro agencies seeking help but meet stubbornly poor luck.
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Westboro
Boston
Worcester
Marlboro
Lulu Glaser Ill in Wilkes Barre Forces Tour Abandonment
Miss Lulu Glaser, star of A Madcap Princess, fell seriously ill with grip in Wilkes Barre Penn on February 27. She was unable to continue her tour and was taken to her New York home for recovery.
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
Lulu Glaser
New York
Ill Leading Lady Miss Glaser Replaced by Conwell in Scranton
The company may cancel dates until she recovers as Bertram Wallis also ill for several days with grip. Miss Glaser performed Friday night but could not fill Scranton engagement. Mary Conwell took her part and Donald MacLaren played Wallis's role.
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Bertram Wallis
Grip
Miss Glaser
Scranton
Mary Conwell
Wallis
Donald MacLaren
Princess Louise Love Poems Revealed as Grief Expressed
Berlin reports new study suggests Louise former Saxony crown princess poems of love were born from deep grief and universal suffering rather than true romantic inspiration. Publisher Hermann von Alt-Dameron argues the heart’s hunger for happiness drives the verses, whether addressed to a lover or not.
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Louise OF
Saxony
Berlin
Louise
Leipzig
Germany
Hermann von Alt-Dameron
Teachers Must Tell Their Age In Iowa
State School Superintendent Riggs told county superintendents they may revoke teaching certificates for age falsification on applications. The guidance responds to claims that some applicants inflate ages to teach or deflate them to avoid directors who oppose hiring teachers over 30.
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Des Moines
Riggs
Live mouse on hat during church service in West Chester
A female Normal School student attending the First Baptist Church in West Chester brought a live mouse to services. The creature moved through flowers on her hat and wandered along the brim while the sermon continued. After remarks in the vestibule, bystanders were informed of the incident.
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West Chester
Penn
Normal School
First Baptist Church
Gave Reasons for Verdict in Cambridge Court
In Cambridge Superior Court the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs in a Marlboro and Worcester Street Railway injury suit. Dr. Peter J. Dervin and J. F. Carey were awarded 600 and 500 dollars respectively after long deliberations marked by illness among jurors and moral considerations.
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Superior Court
Cambridge
Sterling Elliott
Peter J. Dervin
J. F. Carey
Marlboro & Worcester Street Railway Company
Patrick Fitzgerald
Winchester
Daniel F. O’connor
Lowell
Wade
Tr. H. Dolan
Woburn
Bishop
Civil War Veteran Patrick C Conway Ill at Home
Patrick C Conway a Civil War veteran and longtime employee of the adjutant general's office at the State House lies dangerously ill at his home 87 Myrtle Street West End.
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Patrick C. Conway
Adjutant-General’s
State House
Myrtle Street
Miss Sadie Gompers Debuts As Musician In New York
Miss Sadie Julia Gompers daughter of Samuel Gompers president of the A F of L has begun a musical career and made her debut in the concert field. Though young she has impressed with a sweet sympathetic voice developed in Washington public schools by Dr. John W Bischoff and choirmaster and by Professor Paul Savage in New York.
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New York
Sadie Julia Gompers
Samuel Gompers
The
American Federation
Labor
To Cure a Cold in One Day Offer
Cure claim promises one day relief using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if it fails. The ad notes EB W. Grove’s signature on each tax seal and a 25 cent price.
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EB. W. Grove
Legation Permits For Swedes Marrying Abroad
Notice from the Swedish legation in Washington states that Swedes marrying abroad must obtain permission from their diplomatic representative for legal recognition in Sweden. A U.S. marriage requires a minister in Washington to issue a certificate, with public notices of the application printed locally three weeks prior to the ceremony, mirroring Swedish bans.
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Washington
Sweden
United States
Legation
Heirs to Challenge $300000 Estate in Waltham Case
Mary Holbrook Elliot who died in Santa Monica leaves an estate valued between 250000 and 300000 with executors in Los Angeles. Relatives in Boston and Dorchester contest the will, aided by New York lawyer John Erskine who seeks to identify the nearest kin.
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Waltham
Mary Elliot
Santa Monica
Cal
Elliot
Mary Ellen Hoar
Michael Hoar
Sibley
Weston
Richard Holbrook
Holbrooks
of Holbrook
Minneapolis
Mary Holbrook
American Waltham Watch Factory
Los Angeles
Trask
John Erskine
New York
Alice Bartlett
Boston
Michael Hoar, Jr
Dorchester
Erskine
California
Woman's Guess at Her Age Ends Romance in Bloom
In Bloomsburg on February 27 Thomas Ingold sought a marriage license with his fiancée. When asked her age she guessed about 21 leading to a reveal that she is 45. Deputy Quick refused the license.
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Bloomsburg
Thomas Ingold
Thomas
Quick
Third Annual Dance of Ushers' Camping Club
Final arrangements are made for the third annual dance of the Ushers Camping Club to be held this evening at Bethesda Hall in South Boston. The organizing committee includes Chairman John M Callahan J J Mackin F W Martin J M Connors M F Clary D J Callahan F P Finn J J Ryan O B Valliere and Fred Murphy.
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Bethesda Hall
South Boston
John M. Callahan
J. J. Mackin
F. W. Martin
J. M. Connors
M. F. Clary
D. J. Callahan
F. P. Finn
J. J. Ryan
Valliere
Fred Murphy
Free dollar bottle offer for kidney nerve remedy
Advertises a free one dollar bottle of a remedy claimed to target the sympathetic kidney nerve system and not the kidneys themselves. Persuades readers to request a free trial by writing Dr. Shoop in Racine Wisconsin and promises a four dollar bottle via their druggist, with books on various conditions.
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Cine
Wis
Was
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Dr. King
Oxford
King Dentall
Princess Louise
Live Mouse
C. Conway
Miss Gompers
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Vcegiris
Philadelphia
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Dr. Shooyp
White Dental
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