Catalog-style furniture and housewares sale list
A dense price list offers full size brass beds, cane rockers, etamine lace cur tains, china ware, lamps, curtains, chests, tables and various household goods with marked values from a few cents to several dollars. Items include universal food choppers, family scales, sewing and lounging furniture, and decorative textiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal
Nottingham
Borderea Margt
Crsone
Aes Cotton Tapestry Furniture Co
Cretonnes
von Descorate Asa
I Scotch Ecru Madras
Quincy Man Dies in War During Dardanelles Campaign
Word from the British war office confirms the death of William John Murphy of Quincy in the Dardanelles. News reached his sisters Mrs. Samuel Butts and Miss Mary Murphy at 105 South Street after relatives in Newfoundland were informed, with condolence letters from King Edward and Queen Mary arriving as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Office
Dardanelles
William John Murphy
Quincy
Samuel Butts
Mary Murphy
Murphy
South Street
Newfoundland
King Edward
Queen Mary
Murphys Death in Action Noted by Comrade Letter
A comrade Walter Green reports Murphy died of a bullet wound in the lungs while in action. Murphy, a Quincy figure, served as a Boston Elevated conductor and was active in the Ninth Regiment, M. V. M. He lived in South Boston ten years and enlisted January 1915 in Newfoundland with the First Battalion Irisna Volunteer Corps. He left America March 17, reached the Dardanelles August 20, and was killed October 9.
Lodge Indorses Federal Child Labor Bill
Senator Lodge writes to Owen R Lovejoy endorsing a federal child labor bill and expressing support to secure passage in Congress. He says he has long taken an interest in child labor legislation and will do all in his power to help passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Lodge
Owen R. Lovejoy
National Child Labor Committee
Congress
Boy's Death Declared Natural by Medical Examiner
The college student who collapsed in a Scollay square theatre on Saturday night and died at Haymarket Square Relief Hospital has been proclaimed to have died from natural causes. Autopsy by Dr Magrath found a fatal lung hemorrhage with no signs of violence. An identifying Mackinaw coat from Sanderson & Thompson may help determine the boy's identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magrath
Scollay Square
Haymarket Square
Sanderson & Thompson, Clothiers
Amerst
Doctor Says Nuxated Iron Will Increase Strength 200 Percent
An advertisement features Dr. E. Sauer's claim that Nuxated Iron can dramatically raise strength in delicate people within ten days. The offer includes a test method, a 60-year limit, and a money-back guarantee if strength does not double in ten days. Distribution through local druggists is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
E. Sauer
NOTH
Riker-Jaynes
Liggett's
Press Night Dinner for Bank Men Draws Journalists Crowd
Boston Chapter of the American Institute of Banking hosts a Press Night at the American House with about 400 members. Journalists and editors perform skits and cartoons by Norman Ritchie, A. J. Philpot, Albert Gordon, and Charles Butterworth. The event features a mock “Boston Chapter Extra” program and songs led by Walter Tougas, culminating around 10 o clock with thanks from president Robert B. Locke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Inc
American Institute of Banking
Press
American House
Norman Ritchie
The
Post
A. J. Philpot
Globe
Albert J. Gordon
Advertiser
George H. Bartlett
Charles E. Butterworth
Journal
Robert B. Locke
Mr. Philpot
Rands
Norman
Bryan
Alouette
Gentille Alouette
Walter H. Tougas
Boston Chapter
Locke
Veteran Telegrapher Dies in Malden
Aged telegraphist 8S. A. D. Forristall dies at 61 Rockland Avenue Malden. Born in Troy New Hampshire he began as a boy on the Eastern division. Formerly superintendent of Western Union on the Boston and Maine and also superintendent of the railroad telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Forristall
Boston & Maine
Rockland Avenue
Malden
Troy
N. H
Western Union
Railroad Telegraph
Jack Dillon Beats Porky Flynn In Eight-Round Bout
Jack Dillon of Indianapolis defeated Dan Porky Flynn of Boston by decision in an eight round boxing match held in Memphis Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Jack Dillon
Indianapolis
Dan
Porky") Flynn
Boston
O'Sullivan Candidate for Democratic National Convention
Humphrey O'Sullivan of Lowell is the only candidate in the field for the big four at the Democratic national convention in St. Louis. Democrats discuss the delegation makeup with no action yet. Ex-Governor Walsh Ex-Mayor John F Fitzgerald Colonel William A Gaston and Daniel Doherty named as frequent possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey O'Sullivan
Lowell
St. Louis
Walsh
John F. Fitzgerald
William A. Gaston
Daniel Doherty
Westfield
Fitzgerald
West End Man Found Dead From Gas At Home
Robert Tuffin aged 70 was found dead in bed at his 72 Myrtle Street residence with gas escaping from an open jet. He was last seen alive at 2 o clock Sunday and the body was taken to the Northern Mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Tuffin
Myrtle Street
West End
New Strength for Lame Backs and Worn-out Feelings
Patient touts Dr. Pierce Anuric Tablets for backache and fatigue. Claims quick improvement after one box. Warns about sluggish kidneys and uric acid buildup. Advertises sending symptoms and urine sample to Dr. Pierce Buffalo NY for trial package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crick
Dr. Pierce
A. G. Drake
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Anuric
Pierce
Lithia
Will of Father Robert J. Johnson Leaves Specific Bequests
The late Father Robert J. Johnson of Gate of Heaven Church South Boston leaves Cardinal OConnell $1000. His library goes to Rev. Lawrence W Slattery of Newtonville. His Lowell house and land and policy proceeds go to his sister Catherine Plaherty. Executor Francis E Slattery to control residue for Catholic charitable purposes. Will dated May 2 1915 filed in Suffolk probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Johnson
Gate of Heaven Church
South
Boston
Cardinal O'Connell
Father Johnson
Lawrence W. Slattery
Church of Our Lady, Help of Christians
Newtonville
Walker Street
Lowell
Catherine Plaherty
Suffolk
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Ward Aiea
Lieret
Sea Island
Nainsook
Omar Herb O Shores
Ais Siardiave
Ise
Csaeste
Ures
Westers
Jordan Marsh Company
Orth
Chitizen
Ie Mae
Oan Smg Plese
Weverraeceeme
Oesses
Asia Minor
Turkey
Kirman
Kestaan
Mela
Boston Daily
Quincy Man
Mim
Dagaare
Lodge Indorses
Paredness
Charles FE. Lamb
George S. F. Bartlett
Old
London
Porky Flynn
America
England
Co. R. English
Alice
Jenney
Mr. English
O’sullivan
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