Mr B F Keith Anniversary Marks Long Theatre Career
Yesterday marked a milestone for Mr. B F Keith as he began his amusement career on January 8 1883 in a Washington street building with a midget baby as the first attraction. The year saw a merger with F F Proctor of New York expanding to six Greater New York theatres and the Keith Booking Office adding new theatres to its list of 15.
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B. F. Keith
Washington Street
Adams House
Keith
F. F. Proctor
New York
Keiths Theatres Expand Circuit Across Cities and Nations
The Keith circuit has grown to include 50 theatres in 46 cities with additional houses in Manchester New Hampshire and Columbus Ohio. Over 24 years of steady expansion founder Mr Keith has reinvested profits into improvements while supporting charities. His son A Paul Keith aids as assistant general manager alongside general manager F Albee.
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Proctor
Poli
Bennett
Manchester
N. H
Columbus
Keith
Boston
Legion
F. Albee
A. Paul Keith
Keith Enterprises
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Digestive Relief
Government authorities in the United States and Great Britain endorse Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets claiming they contain natural elements to aid digestion. A 50 cent trial package is offered with no risk, promising relief for dyspepsia and related ailments after meals, with full-sized tablets available from Stuart Co. at Marshall, Ltd.
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United States
Great Britain
Stuart
Nature
F. A. Ao Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Ltd
Winchest er church feud ends with Suter backing
At Epiphany Church Winchester Massachusetts the annual election delivered a clear majority for the regular officers and endorsed Pastor John Wallace Suter. The dispute over Dr Crapsey’s views and a prior sermon sparked bitter debates and a split in the congregation before the vote.
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Winchester
Crapsey
Epiphany Episcopal Church
John Wallace Suter
Suter
Massachusetts
Church of the Epiphany
Dr. Suter
Dr. Crapsey
John E. Paige
Addison R. Pike
D. Ralph Putnam
Frank F. Carpenter
F. B. Tracey
George F. Edgett
Doctor Is Murdered in Portland Two Months After Marriage
Portland Ore January 8 The murder of Philip Edwards Johnson a physician recently arrived from New York is one of the Northwest's most mysterious tragedies Mrs Johnson formerly Scarborough is daughter of former Ohio Governor Hoadley The doctor son of Episcopal Archdeacon Johnson of Staten Island and a Columbia University graduate
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Portland
Ore
Philip Edwards Johnson
New York
Northwest
Dr. Johnson
Episcopal
Johnson
Staten Island
Columbia University
Doctor Johnson Falls to Death After Bridge Move
Shortly after dining with his wife, Dr. Johnson planned a visit to Dr. Panton to complete examination for medical practice. His cousin W O Alvord aided by driving to his door, and the doctor was found mangled beneath the Ford street bridge with missing watch and wallet, no sign of struggle, and identification cards on him.
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Johnson
Panton
W. O. Alvord
Alvord
Ford Street
Dr. Panton
Dr. Johnson
King Street
Owners take over the Hotel Lexington property
Hotel Lexington remains open despite reports of a closing. Manager Charles P. Wilson says no assignment occurred. The property is now in the hands of Albert Geiger Jr and Andreas Blume who took possession due to non payment of rent. They seek a new owner while running the hotel in the interim. J. D. Fanning places liabilities at 375000 and left with his effects.
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Lexington
Charles P. Wilson
Albert Geiger, Jr
Andreas Blume
J. D. Fanning
Lexington Hotel Company
Grand Jury Considers 25 Routine Cases
About 25 routine cases were considered by the grand jury yesterday. Mr Moran spent the day presenting cases. no major investigations were discussed.
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Moran
Hackett Murder Case to Await Grand Jury Session
Augusta Maine January eight Kennebec county grand jury convenes and will not review the Mattie Hackett murder at this session. The case, linked to a Kent's Hill strangling on August seventeenth 1905, awaits a later session with new evidence expected. The current grand jury will hear evidence on a December freight train collision at Monmouth in which four men died and the conductor admitted fault.
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Augusta
Kennebec County
Mattie Hackett
Beane
Monmouth
English High School Boys Demand More Beans
Boston English High School students protest bean shortages at lunch, urging the School Committee to restore ample Boston baked beans. The issue, voiced by players and scholars, prompts an investigation led by School Secretary Apollonio with mixed seriousness from committee members.
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Boston
Boston English High School
Boston School Committee
Apollonio
Ellis
Kenny
Morgan Ailing With Slight Cold At Home
New York January 8 reports say J P Morgan is suffering from a slight cold and remains at home attending to business. His son J P Morgan Jr. stated there is no serious illness and bad weather kept him from the office today.
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New York
Financial
J. P. Morgan
J. P. Morgan, Jr
Morgan
Norfolk county board names chair and swears in member
Dedham January 8 Norfolk county commissioners organized with Sumner H. Foster of Brookline elected chairman Evan F Richardson of Millis sworn in as the new board member taking the oath of office on the day.
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Dedham
Norfolk County
Sumner H. Foster
Brookline
Evan F. Richardson
Millis
British Vets Installation in Park Square
The annual meeting of the British Naval and Military Veterans of Massachusetts was held last evening at Park Square HQ. Colonel H. Robeson was named honorary colonel for the year. Major Clarke resigned as treasurer due to ill health and will retire with brevet rank of lieutenant colonel.
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Massachusetts
Park Square
H. Robeson
H. M. Second Queen's Regiment
West Surrey
Clarke
Erin Court installs officers at St. Rose Hall Worcester
The installation of officers of Erin Court Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters was held last evening at St. Rose Hall 17 Worcester street. Deputy Joseph A. Gallivan led the ceremony with the knights of St. Rose degree staff headed by James T. Riley.
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St. Rose Hall
Worcester Street
Erin Court
Order of Foresters
High Court
Joseph A. Gallivan
Knights of St. Rose
James T. Riley
Middlesex County Donnelly installs AOH Division 40 officers
John F. Donnelly installed the officers of Division 40, A O H, in Unity Hall Somerville with 300 members in attendance. Local Middlesex County event highlighted by the ceremony and turnout.
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Middlesex County
John F. Donnelly
Division 40
Unity Hall
Somerville
Man Survives 6900 Volt Shock and Jokes About It
Joseph King, Edison Electric assistant electrician on Hawkins Street, survived a 6900 volt electric shock while working at a dynamo. He was carried to the Relief Station hospital unconscious, then awoke and walked away an hour later with minor burns and a slight facial cut, saying such things do not bother him.
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Joseph King
Edison Electric Company
Hawkins Street
King
Boston
Backache Relief Doctor’s Secret Prescription Ad
A newspaper ad touts a home remedy blend from Fluid Extract Dandelion and compounds Sarsaparilla and Karyon. It claims to ease backache kidney trouble and weak bladder by filtering uric acid and waste from blood. Ends by praising a specialist’s reputation and recommending trial.
Parental School Fire Safeguards Applauded in Report
Fire Chief Mulligan reports favorable conditions at Parental School West Roxbury after inspection on December 31. Extinguishers are in good order, cotton hose presence noted, with a recommendation to test and add fifty feet per floor, safeguarding overall fire protection at the institution.
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Benjamin W. Wells
M. J. Mulligan
West Roxbury
Major Grady Camp U S W V installation held in East Boston
The newly elected officers of Major P. J. Grady Camp U S W V East Boston were installed with elaborate ceremonies. Department Commander George S Hazlett and Acting Inspector General ODonohue praised the camp and congratulated officers and members on their record and plans for an active year.
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P. J. Grady
East Boston
George S. Hazlett
O'Donohue
Plan to Relieve General Wood in Philippines
War Department states Major General Leonard Wood, commanding the Philippines division, will likely be relieved next summer and return to the United States. If Lieutenant General MacArthur declines, Wood would head the Atlantic division at Governor's Island, leaving Major General Weston to command the Philippines division in Manila.
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Washington
War Department
Leonard Wood
Philippines
MacArthur
Governor’s Island
Weston
Manila
Hot Springs Arkansas touted as cure and pleasure resort
Owning note promotes Hot Springs Arkansas as the nation’s cure and pleasure resort. It highlights fine winter climate and 200 hotels at all prices. Readers urged to write the Bureau of Information for a book.
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U. S
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Bureau of Information
Progressive League Holds New England Democratic Meet
In New Haven on January 8, prominent New England Democrats gathered to mark Jackson Day and organize the New England Democratic Progressive League. An executive committee meeting adopted a constitution and by laws with most members present. Former Congressman George Fred Williams of Massachusetts spoke on Railroad Regulation at the evening session and banquet.
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New Haven
Conn
New England
Democratic Progressive League
League
Garvin
Rhode Island
Alexander Troup
Robert J. Crowley
Lowell
Mass
George L. Crockett
Thomaston
Arthur H. Gleason
St. Johnsbury
George H. Wallace
H. T. Ledoux
Nashua
N. H
Braintree
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Moran Hailed A Real Lemon In Mail Carrier Mischief
District Attorney John B. Moran received a lemon from a U S mail carrier at his office yesterday. The lemon was a hard, well formed wooden substitute with a neat tag likely written by a woman, and described in light, humorous terms.
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John B. Moran
Uncle Sam
Birrell Suggested as Ireland's New Secretary
London weighs options for Ireland post with Mr Birrell favored to succeed James Bryce as chief secretary. Churchill and MacDonnell show strong support from rivals while some push for a fresh cabinet figure. Thomas J MacNamara eyed to succeed Birrell as editor of the Schoolmaster and head of the National Union of Teachers.
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London
Birrell
Board of Education
James Bryce
Ireland
Winston Spencer Churchill
Anthony MacDonnell
Thomas J. MacNamara
National Union of Teachers
St Patrick’s Church Reunion Tonight Roxbury
Parish reunion at St Patrick’s Roxbury in Mechanics building Paul Revere Hall begins at 8 20 tonight with whist games then a concert program through about 9 30 followed by dancing in the banquet hall attendees include past and present parishioners
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St. Patrick’s Church
Roxbury
Mechanics
Paul Revere Hall
Foraker and Lodge Agree on Brownsville Inquiry
Washington January report says Senators Foraker and Lodge reached a compromise to have the Senate Military Affairs Committee investigate the Brownsville Texas affray while allowing time for speeches on dismissing black troops. Speaker Daniel urged evidence without impugning the President or race.
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Washington, Jan
Senate
Brownsville
Texas
Foraker
Lodge
Senate Committee On
Daniel
Virginia
United States
Children Set Houses Afire In Roxbury And South Boston
Youngsters playing with matches started small fires in tenement homes at 1346 Columbus Avenue Roxbury and 169 C Street South Boston. In the Roxbury case Mrs Rita Ford rescued her children as flames spread to a room causing minor damage valued at four dollars. In South Boston children at play in a hallway cut escape for upper floors briefly, but the damage was slight.
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Columbus Avenue
Roxbury
C Street
South Boston
Rita Ford
Mrs Nickerson Dieing From Natural Causes
Medical Examiner MacDonald ruled Mrs Tillian Nickerson's death from natural causes after autopsy. She was found dead on the steps of 6 Asylum street in South End Monday night. initial foul play concerns were ruled out.
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MacDonald
Tillian Nickerson
Asylum Street
South End
Woman's Rights and Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription
An editorial urges recognition of women's contributions and rights, advocating vote for women and detailing health remedies. It promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe, alcohol free tonic for female ailments, claiming decades of cures and offering free confidential letters from Dr Pierce at Buffalo, NY.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
St. Vitus
Dr V. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo, N. Y
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