Edwin Hill’s marriage plea ends in divorce court scene
In a Divorce Court session Judge Braley expedited uncontested cases as Edwin Hill sought annulment from Emily Rathbone after a debt dispute. Hill had married to avoid debtor jail, claiming they never legally wed after seven years together. The day featured spectators, amid requests for corroboration in the Smith vs Smith case.
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Braley
Court Room
Edwin Hill
Emily Rathbone
Smith
Providence
Mystery of Baby McCobb Keeps New York Rumors Alive
Mrs. Martin insists a baby might exist as she faces public scrutiny in New York. James Selden McCobb and lawyer Edward Rapallo deny birth records. speculation grows about the fate of a potential child and Mrs. Martin’s motives. The story traces her past, current claims, and the fragile balance between reputation and truth.
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New York
McCabb
McCobb
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Mrs.Martin
Georgia
Mrs. Martin
Edward Martin
Birmingham
Clarence Martin
Martin
James Selden McCobb
Europe
Maine Hebron Market Ad Promises Fresh Poultry and Produce
Local catalog lists fresh Somerville chickens, native ducks, geese, and turkeys, with per pound prices. Also features canned goods Monarch Brand California items, butter substitutes, and a full cheese selection including Edam and Swiss. Eggs offered in several grades with per dozen prices.
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Vermont
Neufchatel
McLaren
What will be done with General Wood
The President and Cabinet are vexed by news from Santiago where a U S general is seen as a symbol of American rule. Cuban discontent grows as soldiers resent exclusion from spoils and the Spaniards’ ouster. The memo hints Cubans might rally behind General Wood as a figure of leadership.
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Washington, D. C
Santiago
United States
Cuba
Bryan Association Ball Promises Strong Ward 6 Event
In the North End the coming first grand ball of the Bryan Association of Ward 6 attracts attention. The association, a recently formed but harmonious political group, lists prominent members including Hon. John F. Fitzgerald Alderman.
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Bryan Association
John IF. Fitzgerald
No Bunco for Boston Girl
Miss Alice Co Stephens of Boston arrived in New York on a Fall River boat. Hackman Richard Smith offered a cab, charged 4.20 after she had only 40 cents. He took her satchel, but she got a warrant and he was arrested. Satchel returned within two hours.
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New York
Alice Co. Stephens
Boston
Richard Smith
Hackman
Smith
Moffat Street
Brooklyn
Married a Laundry Girl
In New Haven Mary Lynch’s daughter falls for Yale law student Louis Agassiz Fiske. Eugene D. Fiske of Chicago, a stern father, initially erupts at the match against the widow’s daughter who earns by washing. Yet wealth cannot crush true affection as the romance unfolds despite paternal wrath.
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Nellie Wrinn
Nellie Lynch
Alfred B. Wood
Hartford
Fiske
Father Coyle
South
Europe
Eugene Fiske
Chicago
Leetes Island
New Haven
Conn
Mary Lynch
Louis Agassiz Fiske
Yale
Borden
Eugene D. Fiske
Charlestown Ball Planned by City Officials Club
Edward W. Dixon and lawmakers head a 400 member club of young men led by Ward 6 Democratic chair Henry S. Fitzgerald. The event at Roughan Hall Charlestown Friday Feb 10 features dancing to 3 am with invitations sent to Legislators Mayor Quincy and city officials.
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Edward W. Dixon
Daniel J. Kane
Michael J Donovan
Patrick H. Spradley
Andrew Badaracco
Charles Logue
Christopher F. O’brien
Hunt
Henry S. Fitzgerald
Roughan Hall
Charlestown
Quincy
Cooperative Banks Offer Home Loans in Boston Area
Money to loan at low per cent on first mortgages or real estate in Boston and vicinity. Monthly payments include principal and interest. Easiest and cheapest way to buy or build a home or pay off a present mortgage. No commissions. CO-OPERATIVE BANKS, Washington St. Elbur Bank, Sec’y.
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Boston
UST
Washington St. I
EL Burbank
Sec'y
Clothing on Credit for $1 Per Week
Advertises workingmen as a credit store at 1904 Washington Street offering clothing on credit for one dollar per week with no questions asked.
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Waington St
General Wood Leaves Cuba for Washington Amid Tense Relations
State Department reports General Wood departed the Cuban city for Washington. Officials fear his return may trigger opposition and possible protests among Cubans. Cabinet members warn the public mood in Cuba is volatile and pretexts for rebellion could arise if orders differ from local expectations.
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State Department
Wood
Washington
Army
Cabinet
Post
Cuba
Metropolitan Clothing Co Sold to New Management
The entire stock and wholesale plant of Metropolitan Clothing Manufacturing Co has been sold at 47 1 2c on the dollar of raw cost. The trade name will be continued and staff retained. New management will introduce a system and sell current stock at prices far below wholesale, targeting New England retailers.
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Metropolitan Clothing Manufacturing Co
New England
Metropolitan Clothing Mfg Co Opens New Boston Outlet
Metropolitan Clothing Mfg Co relocates to the old stand at 176 Washington St in Boston with liberal principles. The firm pledges to defy competition by offering fine clothing at prices a third lower than any U S house, plus a ten day money back guarantee and free home examination and critique.
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Boston
United States
Grand Inaugural Sale at Metropolitan Clothing Mfg Co
Metropolitan Clothing Mfg Co opens with a grand inaugural sale starting at 8 30 A M featuring a wide range of overcoats ulsters and suits at deep discounts. Prices include 1250 all wool overcoats 5 25 760 half satin back overcoats 8 50 460 melton overcoats 8 75 550 superfine kersey melton overcoats 10 50 650 ulsters 5 25 750 frieze ulsters 9 25 800 clay diagonal suits 7 60 4000 cassimere and worsted pants 1 40.
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Melton
Rumors on Wood Governorship and Local Rebellious Sentiment
The article notes that American officials in Santiago saw no need for loud protests and argues Washington could rescind orders by other means if they displeased locals. It suggests General Wood would bear responsibility for any insurrection and would face accusations of inconsistency if trouble arose while he governed.
Czar Develops Peace Proposals for Conference
Odessa dispatch says the Czar, amid the imminent peace conference, works with Count Muravieff on a series of resolutions. He focuses personal effort on crafting Russian proposals to gain broad acceptance among the powers.
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London
Daily News
Odessa
England
Count Muravieff
Foreign Affairs
State Council
Swindler Posing as Children’s Aid Collector Warned
A man about 21, 5 feet 6, smooth faced, in a black suit and herk hat, is collecting money claiming to represent the Children’s Aid Association. No such association exists and the Children’s Aid Society employs no collectors. The man is evidently a swindler.
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Herk
Children’s Aid Association
Children’s Aid Society
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Men’s Dept
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Frankfurt
Maine
Hebron Poviche
California
Monarch
Oregon
Coles
Beacon Hill
Coftes
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Aioe
Cate Gee Arerace
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Eimemper
Spain
Boston Girl
Miss Stephens
Young Fiske
Leonard Wood
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Warn
Gover
Metropolitan Clothing Mfg. Co
Metropolitan Clothing Manufacturers’ Store
Czar
U. S
Japan
Formosa
Rio Coffea Santos
Cleveland
Earle Brand
Lea & Perrin
Courtenay & Co
Elgin Creamery
EL E
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
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N. B
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Broadway
Chelsea
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