Murderess Goold Dead in Prison Cell
Violet Goold died in Montpellier prison where she and Vere St Leger Goold were serving life terms for the Monte Carlo trunk mystery murder of Emma Levin in 1907. Their crime drew worldwide attention for its brutal method and dramatic arrest as police seized a trunk with body parts bound for Marseilles.
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Montpellier
France
Violet Goold
Vere St. Leger Goold
Emma Levin
Monte Carlo
Goolds
Goulds
Marseilles
Goold
Principality of
Monaco
St Anselm's College Founder Dies in New Jersey
The Rev. Hugo Paff founder of St Anselm's College in Manchester died today in Wilmington New Jersey. He established the college four years ago and his death prompted tributes from faculty and students.
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Manchester
N. H
Hugo Paff
St. Anselm’s College
Wilmington
N. J
California Syrup of Figs Adverts for Children
A vintage promotion urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs to constipated children. It claims a teaspoonful will cleanse the stomach liver and bowels, restore playfulness, and notes a 50 cent bottle made by the California Fig Syrup Company with warnings against counterfeit syrups.
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California
Jence
California Fig Syrup Company
Warning on Kidney Health and Dr Kilmer Swamp Root
An aging health notice stresses kidney function as central to overall health and cites Bright's disease deaths in New York in 1912. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy and offers a sample bottle by writing to Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York, with bottles sold at 50 cents and one dollar.
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Bright
New York
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Kenny Rally in Roxbury Draws High Tension and Debate
A Boston rally for candidate Thomas J. Kenny ends amid clashes with Curley supporters in Grove Hall Roxbury. Reporters are assaulted and a press car is harassed as Kenny denounces political machine control and pushes port development and clean government.
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Roxbury
Thomas J. Kenny
Tad” Clark
Thomas Cocostello
Walter White
Costello
Sure Indications of Lung Trouble From an 19th Century Ad
Advertises Eckman’s Alterative as effective for throat and lung ailments including cough night sweats and pleurisy claims relief after three bottles and cites a testimonial from W F Bomar. Notes it contains no narcotics or habit forming drugs and offers a Philadelphia based Eckman Labor at Philadelphia Vermont address for a book and evidence.
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Eckman
Schell City
Wyoming
W. F. Bomar
Beckman
Roggists
Philadelphia
Summons Issued for Revere Assessors Shortage Witnesses
Assistant District Attorney Thomas Lavelle issued summonses for six witnesses in the Revere assessors funds shortage probe. Witnesses include Arthur Pendergast William Colcord George Burke Minot Fenno Gladys Hamilton and Inspector Silas Waite. They are to testify before the grand jury Monday morning.
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Thomas Lavelle
Revere Assessors’ Department
Silas Waite
Waite
Arthur C. Pendergast
William H. Colcord
Board of Assessors
George B. Burke
Minot D. Fenno
Kingston
N. H
Gladys R. Hamilton
Walnut Avenue
Revere
Lavelle
Aged Couple Dies Hours Apart in Ipswich
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Small both aged 81 died within hours of each other after more than five decades together. Mrs. Small fell ill two years earlier, and Mr. Small, grief struck, died Tuesday night. They lived on Grape Island for over 50 years and were buried at Harold F. Lunt's chapel in Market square following a double funeral service.
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Ipswich
Samuel Small
Mr. I
James Leet
Small
Mr. Small
Grape Island
Harold F. Lunt
Market Square
Harvard President Advocates Tax Exemption for College Property
President Lowell of Harvard told the Cambridge City Council special committee last night that taxing college property would shift the burden to students. He said current tuition is 150 dollars yearly while the college spends about 600 dollars per student annually and that new freshmen dormitories could lower room costs to about 35 dollars per student per year, promoting democracy among students.
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Lowell
Harvard
Cambridge City Council
Curley Explains Campaign At Large Boston Rallies
Jim Curley denounces Kenny backers as corrupt financiers tied to New Haven and B M railroads. He taunts voters to mark Curley next Tuesday while defending postal workers and pledges no paid agents. Crowd roars as he presses for elected mayor of all Boston residents.
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Thomas
Good Government Association
Jim Curley
Boston
Simon Legree
Diamond Jim
Curley
Jim
Quincy
Jim Timilty
Jerry Watson
Mike Leary
South
Kenny
New Haven
Richard Olney
Laurence Minot
James J. Storrow
New England
J. P. Morgan & Co
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Digestive Relief
A vintage ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick fix for indigestion and upset stomachs. It claims five minute relief, gentle digestion, and affordable fifty cent large cases at drug stores. It urges readers to use the product to eat favorite foods without fear.
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Pape
Regina under Martial Law in Saskatchewan city
Regina Sask awaits martial law tomorrow night as unemployed leaders threaten 83 armed men and vengeance if work not provided. Mounted Police detachment to patrol. officers ordered to arrest the writer on sight amid threats to burn the town and endanger women and children.
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Regina
Sask
McGibbon
Mounted Police
Baltimore Cathedral Plans Signed for $5 Million
A contract was signed for plans of the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral of the Incar nation Baltimore. The final cost is estimated near 5 million, with phased construction over years. completion may take about 75 years for the full building complex.
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Baltimore
Don’t Be Fat When It Is Easy To Be Slender
An old weight loss ad extols Clark's Thinning Salts as the only simple cure for excess fat. It promises twenty four baths dissolve fat from tissues with no dieting or exercise and lists Liggett's and major stores as sellers with a booklet available from Clarks Corporation New York.
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Clark
Clark’s
Liggett’s
Ses
Amaigrissant
Clarks Corporation
Broadway
New York City
Eastern Drug Co
Eye Health Promise in Free Prescription Adverts
An advertisement claims eye weakness can be reversed using a free prescription with Optona dissolved in warm water. It cites testimonials of reading without glasses and reduced eye pain, urging readers to buy from drug stores and bathe eyes two to four times daily for rapid improvement.
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Optona
Physicians urged to aid public press in crusade against sickness
President Stephen H. Blodgett, M. D., told the Homeopathic Medical Society at Evans Memorial last night that physicians must drop their professional dignity and offer aid to the public press in the effort to combat sickness and suffering.
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Stephen H. Blodgett
Homeopathic Medical Society
Evans Memorial
Public health stance on drug education and discovery news
A speaker rejects using the press to instruct the public on drug use while advocating preventive guidance. He argues for public education about new medical discoveries and notes slow physician adoption twenty years after Bright's breakthrough.
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Bright
Public Press and Medical Knowledge Clash Over News
A three month span shows many doctors learn of a new cure through patients while lamenting that journalism spreads health information. The speaker argues newspapers educate the public but doctors resist sharing details, fearing unprofessionalism, and notes editors struggle to obtain doctors’ cooperation for publication.
Dr Hugh Cabot to Speak Free Public Lecture
Dr Hugh Cabot will deliver a free public lecture at 6 Marlborough Street on Friday at 4 15 pm under the American Medical Association Public Health Education Committee and the Women s Municipal League Department of Public Health The talk will explore The Influence of Public Opinion in the Control of the Sex Instincts.
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Hugh Cabot
American Medical Association Public Health Education Committee
Women’s Municipal League Department of Public Health
Marlborough Street
Ely's Cream Balm Offers Quick Relief for Colds
Advert says Ely's Cream Balm clears blocked nasal passages and head congestion within moments. A small bottle promises to shorten catarrh and cold symptoms by morning with immediate soothing relief and easier breathing.
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Ely
Theater schedule and prices from Steinert's notice
Tonight and upcoming days list opera and concert lineups with performers Edvina Alvarez Moranzoni and others. venues include Downtown Office Steinert's 162 Boylston. prices range from 25c to 2.50 dollars. box office hours and piano brands noted.
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Madonna
Edvina
Calvarez
Ferrari-Fontana
Marcaux
Moranzoni
Lucia
Tetrazzini
Heyman
Taulonge
Vernari
Faust
Beriza
Swartz- Morse
Laffitte
Wronski
Grand
Everett
Leveront
Tournon
SUN
MME
Boston
Blanchart
Edna Peterson
Orchestra
Tales OF Hoff
Mann
Amsden
Scotney
Strong
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Watson
Jubilee Hall
Blue Hill Avenue
Warren Streets
Grove Hall
James A. Watson
Trust Company
J. P. Collins
Mark Angeli
Rick
Tonneau
Thornton Street
Claremont Club
Fraternity Hall
Poplar Street
Roslindale
Kossuth Hall
Tremont Street
James P. Timility
Cohen Hall
Cross Street
North End
Academy Hall
Leverett Street
West End
Lomasney
James E. O'Connell
O'Connell
South America
Europe
Chamber of Commnerce
Quincy Club
Real Devils
Waven
Park Square
Diamond Jim’ Timilty
Jerry’ Watson
Thomas Joyce
Hagan
Citizens’ Municipal League
League
Whenny
Darkness
Baltimore Cathedral
Trixie Clarendon
Bison City
Howard
Fellows
Josh
Rector
Lydia Jospy
Helen Jessie Moore
Stella Gulmore
Boston Opera House
William Moore Patch
May Robson
James Forbes
Klaw & Erlanger
Delphine
Majestic
Louisa M. Alcott
Plymouth
Selwyn & CO
Loew’s
Grand Opera House
Durands
Star of India
Cabare
Viorenz
Matinee Daily
Boylston
Lee Wrothe and the
Ginger Girls
B.F. Keith’s Theatre
Ralph Lynn
Jack Wilson
Robt. T. Haines
Empire
Lily Long
Shelvey Boys
Samaroff
Sonia Bill Bailey
the Weekly
Candy Counter
Joan Cort
Lew Fields
Carter DE Haven
Kate Elinore
Company of 100
Symphony Hall
Titta Ruffo
Florence Hinkle
Jane William Morse Rummel
Jordan Hall
Holland
Julia Culi
Conrad V. Bos
Maccmserete
Mischaelman
Eleanor Spencer
Usaye
Tremont Temple
Pompeii
Tremont
Charles Frohman
Ethel Arrymor
C. Haddon Chambers
Miss Barrymore
H. T. Parker
Loew’s Orpheum
Marty K. Thaw
Waldron
Casino
Hanover Street Nr
Tremont Row
Urlesquers
Theatres
Hollis
Donald
Brian
Donald Brian
London
Paris
Scare
Tremog Burton
Temple Holmes
Manila
Dean C. Worcester
Philippine Ae
Philippines
Raymond & Whitcomb Co
Washington St
Temple Place
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