Divorces Granted In January Term Cases At City Court
Chief Justice Mason opened the January term divorce session and pared the calendar by delaying cases not ready. The report lists multiple seekings for divorce due to deserted spouses and absent husbands, including Lillian W. Surbridge and Randolph C. among others, detailing years of marriage, separations, and apparent disappearances across Boston and surroundings.
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Mason
Pierce
Lillian W. Surbridge
Randolph C
Mary E. Lyons
Bennington Street
Boston
Patrick J
Patrick
South Dakota
Alice M. Morse
Merritt P
Merritt
Dorchester
Annie Taylor
James
Theresa A. Hatfield
William Co
South America
Mary J. Creed
James L
East Boston
Sadie J. Sawyer
Judge Pierce
Howard G
Carrie L. Hathaway
Old England
Harriet H. Lord
Irene A. McPherson
David B
Teresa Cannecelli
Alemano
New York
Hetty W. Hegelman
Jacob
Holmes Delivers First Supreme Court Opinion
Justice Holmes delivers his first Supreme Court opinion on January 5 in the Otis Gassman v. S Parker case. The ruling upholds California’s stock margin prohibition over the Constitution, with Justices Brewer and Peckham dissenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice Holmes
United States Supreme Court
Otis Gassman Ve. S. Parker
California
United States
Brewer
Peckham
Schwab Seeks 60 Shares of Steel Stock Allocation
President Schwab of United States Steel Corp cabled from Europe asking that 60 shares of preferred stock be allotted to him under the employee offer. Sixty is the maximum amount he could apply for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwab
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Europe
CUTICURA Soap and Ointment for Infant Skin Relief
Advert explains warm baths with CUTICURA Soap and gentle CUTICURA OINTMENT as the purest and most economical treatment for itching burning scaling and pimply skin and scalp humours in infants and children sold worldwide.
Deans Kidney Remedy Claims Stir Boston Back Deeds
Advert claims show Boston residents urged to try Deans kidney remedy. Highlights include a man with a back injury, a woman fatigued by nervous strain, elderly bladder troubles, a girl with urinary issues, and a boy with weak kidneys all allegedly relieved by the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean’s
Boston
Kidney and Bladder Remedy Endorsed by Trusted Public
A modern remedy for a special purpose gains endorsement from well known figures and builds on a reputation earned by past efforts. The product is marketed as a targeted solution with a trusted provenance and broad public confidence.
Indorsement of Deans Kidney Pills by Mrs Mills
Mrs B B Mills of 661 East 7th Street South Boston reiterates a strong endorsement of Deans Kidney Pills. She says the remedy cured her long standing kidney related backache headaches and other pains dating back to 1896 and has provided lasting relief and immunity from pain since.
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B. B. Mills
East 7Th St
South Boston
Dean
Cure All Kidney Ailments Quickly Pills Claim
An advertisement promises fast relief for kidney related illnesses including rheumatic pains dropsy urinary disorders backache and diabetes through a patent medicine product. It asserts broad effectiveness across multiple conditions and urges quick use.
Dean's Kidney Pills Now Remove Pain in Boston Resident
John R Payne of 424 Saratoga Street testifies he long suffered dull aching kidney pain. After using Dean's Kidney Pills the trouble was disposed of and he hopes for radical relief for others in his neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Payne
Saratoga Street
Boston
Dean
Resignation of Rev Knight At Berkeley Temple Cited
Rev William A Knight of Berkeley Temple resigns amid rumors over the South End issue he denies. The church plans to continue work in the South End and may name Rev F A Noble as his successor around mid month. Knight says he will likely join Brighton Church if offered the pastorship and believes the South End problem can be addressed through gospel work. Berkeley Temple leaders emphasize ongoing community work after the 14 year ministry ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Mr. Knight
Berkeley Temple
F. A. Noble
William A. Knight
Knight
Orangeide Powders Claim to Cure the Cause
The advert touts Orangeiie Powders as a permanent cure addressing the underlying cause and offering lasting benefits.
Fels-Naptha Promotes Easier Washing on More Days
The ad touts Fels-Naptha as simplifying laundry routines by suggesting washing can be done on days beyond the traditional wash day. It emphasizes ease and convenience for households.
Jones or Soule Compete for Senate Presidency
The Massachusetts Senate caucus at the State House will decide between Senator Soule of New Bedford and Senator Jones of Melrose for the presidency. Soule seeks a third term. Jones claims pledges from most Republicans to secure the top post, with party leaders wary of a contest that could provoke friction all year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Soule
Senate
State House
New Bedford
Melrose
Fletcher
Westford
Boston Chamber backs Hay-Bond treaty tariff commission plan
About 40 members met to approve the Hay-Bond treaty and to back a permanent tariff commission. President Lincoln and secretary Preston led the session as committee reports urged passage to protect Boston fisheries interests against Gloucester rivals and Newfoundland trade competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Washington
William H. Lincoln
Elwyn G. Preston
William D. Rice
Special Committee On Tariff Commission
Osborne Howes
Newfoundland
Boston
Gloucester
America
United States
Governor Bailey Faces Mass Marriage Proposals in Kansas
Governor elect Willis J. Bailey has not chosen a wife despite receiving 386 marriage proposals in recent weeks. His private secretary H. J. Bone operates a makeshift marriage bureau as applicants include teachers, stenographers, artists, and a New York homeowner with a $100,000 stake.
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Topeka
Willis J. Bailey
Bailey
Providence
Kansas
New York
Newport
H. J. Bone
Bone
R. I
Hanna
Bainley
Deadlock on Addicks Holds Delaware Legislature in Standoff
Dover Del January 5 The deadlock on Addicks persists as the Delaware legislature remains split 21 Democrats 21 Union or Addicks Republicans nine regular Republicans and one doubtful. Union Republicans favor a joint caucus with regulars for house officer nominations but indications show regulars will nominate separately, ensuring continued stalemate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Del
Noyes Bros Odd Lot Sale At Bargain Prices
The annual odd lot sale of fine furnishing goods at Noyes Bros corner Washington and Summer streets is in progress with articles priced at one-third to one-half the usual value. All departments offer first class goods and genuine bargains, including broken sizes and odd lots marked for quick disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noyes Bros
Washington and
Summer Streets
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Holmes
Supreme Court
Rward
East 7Th Street
Boston Post
Kipney Pitts
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Brisbois
W. A. Knight
Chamber OF Commerce
Cook
Delaware
Noyes S3ros
Leopold Morse & Co
Washington Rice Bros
Columbus Ave
Atlantic Ave
J. W. Day
Tretoont St
J. W. Newcomb
West Broadway
P. Finnegan
Dorchester Ave
Ross Bros
Hanover St
Samuel Simona
Charles St
Foyieton St
L. Wallace
Hanover
EL Hathaway & Son
Merchants Row
M. Shees & Co
Washington &J
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