Peruna touted as cure by public figures in ad letter
A lengthy promotional letter praises Peruna as a remedy for catarrh and winter colds. Signed testimonials from Henry Burke, Hugh Mooney, J B Reese, and George C Hazelton extol its curative powers. The notice warns chronic catarrh risks and urges readers to write Dr Hartman for free advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Burke
Broadway
Minneapolis, Minn
Peruna Medicine Company
Columbus
Ohio
Hugh Mooney
West Forty- Second Street
New York City
Union 56
New York
J. B. Reese
Habnab
Geo. C. Hazelton
Somerville Girls Located in New York
Angie Viano and Jennie Pietzsch, two Somerville girls who left home about ten days ago, have been located in New York. Friends say they sought better wages than at the Somerville factory. Parents blame local police for missing clues. Mrs Pietzsch learned their whereabouts and went to Providence to consult Fred Carmichael, who said the quartet left Boston together but the girls aimed for New York. John J. Viano plans to bring the girls back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angie Viano
Jennie Pietzsch
Somerville
New York
Pietzsch
Providence
Fred Carmichael
A. Carmichael
Boston
John J. Viano
Angie
Dedication of Chel sea Central Fire Station by occupants
The new Central Fire Station in Chelsea was dedicated last evening by its ladder and chemical companies. Several hundred invitations were issued and about 1000 people visited. The building sits on Broadway at Grove street and was toured by firemen before a supper in the basement. Reception committee members included Captain Harris Captain Anthony Lieutenant George A. Smith Charles Hinckley Albert Hall John Crocker John Houston Harry Clifford Oliver I. Francis William Casserly and Chester Flanders.
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Central Fire Station
Chelsea
Ladder
Chemical Companies
Broadway
Grove Street
Harris
Anthony
George A. Smith
Charles Hinckley
Albert Hall
John Crocker
John Houston
Harry Clifford
Oliver I. Francis
William Casserly
Chester Flanders
Hayes Jumps From Two Stories in Nonantum
John Hayes of Brighton jumped from a second story window on Middle street in Nonantum while believing enemies sought his life. A pursuing crowd of over 600, including three policemen, captured him after a struggle with Patrolman Maurice Kelly. He was taken to police headquarters, treated for head wounds, and committed to the Worcester insane asylum after a sanity exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hayes
Brighton
Middle Street
Nonantum
Hayes
Watertown Street
Maurice Kelly
Worcester
Free to Ladies Cure All Female Weakness Offer
A promotional notice promises free full-size $5.00 treatments for female health issues from two renowned American lady specialists. Readers are urged to mail name and address to Dr. Mary Lock Co in Chicago for a three-course home treatment, with assurances of privacy and no questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lock
America
U. S
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Umbria Purser Fleming Retires After Ties to Cunard
The Umbria returns to Liverpool where Thomas Fleming, aged 54, will retire after nearly 50 years with Cunard. He completed 920 North Atlantic voyages totaling 2,760,000 miles. He receives a life pension and a 3000 silver loving cup from Captain Dutton and the ship’s officers. Fleming joined Cunard in 1855.
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New York
Umbria
Cunard
Hine
Liverpool
Thomas Fleming
North Atlantic Ocean
Dutton
Mr “Leming
Overturned Lamp Sparks Fire in South Boston Freight Shed
A lamp toppled by workers on the second floor of New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad freight house No. on Congress street caused a blaze yesterday morning. Firemen fought the flames, calling a third alarm to prevent spread. The loss is estimated at 6000 dollars, with partial insurance.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Congress Street
Boston
Perkins
Double Motive Planned Philippines Trip for Miss Dodge
Miss Nettie Dodge of Somerville will sail for Boga Island Negros about February 10 with two aims. She intends to teach in the Philippines and to marry Mr Walter Chapman, a local teacher there. The couple, engaged for two years, both graduated from Boston University in 1899.
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Nettie Dodge
Somerville
Philippines
Walter Chapman
Miss Dodge
Boga
Island of Negros
Chapman
College of Liberal Arts
Boston University
the Post
Edwin I. Dodge
Lowell Street
Morse Grammar School
Somerville Latin School
Phi Beta Phi Society
Dodge
Local Jewelry Heist Suspect Arraigned In Court
Fred Haffner, 21, of 339 Tremont Street, arraigned in Municipal Court on three counts of larceny from Clarkson Schrieber jewellers at 11 West Street. Bound over to Superior Court in zero bond. He confessed, saying he melted daily filings for old gold over six months, totaling nearly $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Haffner
Tremont Street
Clarkson Schrieber
West Street
Haffner
Will Not Strike Today By Marble Workers
Marble cutters polishers slaters and soap stone workers postpone strike for at least a week to 10 days after learning of an illness affecting a member of a prominent firm. They demand an eight hour work day and hope manufacturers will concede.
Hedges Reunites With Son Report From Colonel Hedges
A despatch from Colonel Sidney M. Hedges says Hedges joined his son yesterday morning. Details of where the boy was found or the circumstances are not being released by the family. It is noted the reunion occurred at a location distant from Pittsburg.
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Sidney M. Hedges
Hedges& Jages
Theatre Reflections on Stars in Liberty Belles and More
The piece notes stars reshaping careers in Liberty Belles with Harry Davenport and Sandor Milliken switching paths to success on stage. It highlights George Devol and Edward Isham at the White House event, and hints at Kubelik's Paganini violin recital as well as Christie MacDonald's ascent in The To reader.
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Hollis
Harry Davenport
Sandor Milliken
W. H. Crane
Diana
George Devol
Francis Wilson
Devol
Edward Isham
Boston
Roosevelt
White House
Horticultural Hall
India
China
Japan
Jan Kubelik
Hungary
Paganini
Symphony Hall
J. Kubelik
Christie MacDonald
Champagne
Charley
Boston Theatre Stage Beckons With Multiple Attractions
The piece highlights a bustling Boston theater week with Miss MacDonald and Francis Wilson forces, Serviss lecture on Old Holland, and a slate of shows at the Boston Theatre, Grand Opera House, Tremont, Museum, and other venues. It notes performances by Louis Mann, Clara Lipman, Henrietta Crosman, William Faversham, and charms of Diamond stars with varied reviews and crowd sizes.
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Washington
Miss MacDonald
Francis Wilson
Serviss
Symphony Hall
Holland
Boston Theatre
Terry McGovern
Louis Mann
Clara Lipman
Columbia
Perley
Joseph Humphrey
Tremont Theatre
Napoleon
Henrietta Crosman
William Favershaw
Hollis
Mr. Faversham
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George C. Hazelton
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Wisconsin
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Washington Loan and Trust Co
Somerville Girls
The
Dicouad
Hedges
Son
Charmion
OLD Howard
O'Brien
Havel
Lew Hawkins
Martinetti
Sutherland
Yamamoto Japs
Dooley
Fowley
A. O. Duncan
Tenley
Simonds
Geo
H. Wood
3 Racketts
McBride
Goodrich
Clara Douglas
Lawrence McCarty
Lessee & Mer
Matinee Today
N.Y
Keith
ED Latell
John T. Thorne
James Donovan
R. J. Jose
Hamilton Pl
Winter St
Oxford
AN All Maude Odell
Eleanor Falk Lillie Lawson Jane Bernard Mattie Boorud
Supef
Weber & Fields
Augustus Cook
Robert Datley
Frank Lalor
Sam Sidman
Robert Harris
Jake Bernard
Tremont
Music Hall
Theatre
Huntington Ave
Back Bay
Mutfet
Party
Olumbia
Harry N. Farren
Frank L. Perley
Geo. W. Lederer
A . m. Opera House
Keith’s
Boston Theatres
Faust
Populars FC
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Maria Victoria Torrilhon
Herr Rudolf Frimil
Daniel Frohman
Hugo Gorlitz
Flodér
Virst
Wissner
Neal Theatre Mats
Charles Frohman
Crane Hn
Noyes Westcott
David Harum
WiorsGco
London
Boston Museum
RED Kloof Svaal Boers
Square Theatre
Bowdoin
Revere
H Bartley Campbell
Jon
New Stock Company
Julie Arthur
Queen
William Humphrey
Roselle Knott
Josephine
Somes
Bloc
Liz
T.aunese
Dot
Bonner
Bonavita
Linus II
Beauty Hoe
Stone
Chiquita
Europe
Madame Morelli
Grand Opera House
Matinee
Wats
Tnes
Thors
Sat
Harry Walters
al. W. Martin
Hollis Thatre
Isaac B. Rich
William Faversham
Klaw & Erlanger
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Astin
Tom
Sandows
Cetewayo
Torketto
Aichest Odeonw
MAX
Hamburg
Drake
Palace
Haymarket
William Crane
the Colonial
David
Frances Knight
Stebel
Loraine Dreux
Bowtoin Square Theatre
Siberia
Mattie Cheete
Morrison's Grand Theatre
Keith's
Mr. Lockhart
Maude Odell
the Howard
Animal Arena
Austin & Stone
Nickelodeon
al W. Martin
Chas, O. Brown
Duluth, Minn
Fr. Agnew
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