Lincoln Spring Water Promoted for Kidney and Liver Trouble
Promotional notice from 1897 touts Lincoln Spring Water as a cure for kidney liver and bladder issues. Includes testimonial from Thaddeus C Dorsey and claims physicians endorse the mineral water sold in bottles and at Saratoga Springs springs with Boston and Allston Mass addresses.
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West End Street Railroad
Boston
Allston
Mass
Lincoln Spring Co
West End
R. R. Co
Thaddeus C. Dorsey
Spring Street
Brighton
Lincoln Spring Company
Lincoln Spring
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Cornhill
City bath house contract dispute tests mayoral influence
The filing accuses Mayor Quincy and city officials of pressuring contractors over labor, seeking injunctions to stop contract violations and protect the city’s pledge. Complainants insist the case centers on principle, not damages, and aim to secure the contract’s binding terms and noninterference protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogan
Bath House
Lynch
Boston
Quincy
Meyor Quincy
Boston rat killing match leads to arrests
Following Civil War era bets on dogs and rats a Boston arena hosted a rat killing exhibition last night. Police arrested fifteen men including organizer Thomas M. Mallard and others named Foss Lynch Brown Slade Bronson McSewell Ley Baxter Dawson Mers Tuttle Hudson Hamman Coughlin. Most posted bail. arraignments set for today.
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Boston
Station 2
Howard Street
Leary
Prendergast
Gallivan
Thomas M. Mallard
Emerald Street
Albert S. Foss
John Lynch
Charles Rown
Walter Slade
Charles Bronson
Ichard McSewell
Lewis Ley Arthur Baxter
Edward Dawson
Paris Students Renew Zola Protest on Boulevards
A fresh anti Zola demonstration by students in Paris on January 14 paraded along boulevard St Michael shouting Down with Zola and with the Hebrews. Police dispersed the crowd after clashes. The students regrouped across the Seine and marched again toward the Opera district as omnibuses joined the chorus.
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Paris
Boulevard St. Michael
Seine
Avenue de L'Opera
Republic proposed to end trouble between Pope and King
London reports a Daily Chronicle Rome dispatch attributes to Civilta Cattolica a call for an Italian republic. The piece argues Vatican Italian unity is impossible and suggests Switzerland or American models as examples. It hints Cardinal Rampolla and the Pope might favor a republic if peace with the King is unattainable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rome
Daily Chronicle
Civilta Cattolica
Vatican
Quirinal
Holy See
Switzerland
America
Italy
Cardinal Rampolla
Republican Party
Yellow fever ravages Kingston amid military camp deaths
Letters from Kingston Jamaica report yellow fever among Royal Engineers Major Slater and Captain E R White of the tug Atlas. Park camp sees deaths nearly every two days as troops move under canvas during barracks disinfection. Two Americans from New York have fallen ill, one dying. by Jan 7 about 100 cases and nearly 60 deaths.
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New York
Kingston
Jam
Slater
Royal Engineers
E. R. White
Tug
Atlas
Park Camp
New York City
Man 70 Fatally Struck by Shifting Engine in Portland Yard
Moses P. Ricker of South Waterboro was killed in the Portland and Rochester yard in Portland. The 70 year old, visiting his son, appeared to have been struck from the rear when an engine shifted. No witness to the incident today.
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Portland
Moses P. Ricker
South Waterboro
Portland and Rochester
Grain shipments spark chatter of Leiter’s cargoes
An evening paper reports big grain shipments arriving from Chicago to Philadelphia aboard Larne at six cents per bushel, cheaper than the usual ten and four tenths. Commission men speculate the wheat is Leiter’s, destined for steamers under contract at the port this month and next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Chicago
Leiter’s
Bequest to Cambridge YMCA and East Cambridge Church
By the will of George D. White of Cambridge the Middlesex Probate Court records a $50 bequest to the Cambridge Y M C A and a $25 bequest to the East Cambridge Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. White
Cambridge
Middlesex
Cambridge Y. M. C. A
East Cambridge Baptist Church
Mind Over Fear and Health Rules From a Courier Tale
A Civil War era anecdote contrasts a coward who dies after a forehead chip from a stray shot with a captain who survives eight wounds and lives to raise healthy children. The piece argues that mindset governs life, urges health through good food and a strong will, and endorses avoiding coffee in favor of Postum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie
Hood's Sarsaparilla Declared America's Greatest Medicine
The verdict praises Hood's Sarsaparilla for purifying blood and curing diseases from scrofula to rheumatism. Physicians and druggists endorse its use, noting rising sales and broad newspaper support as proof of its intrinsic merit.
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Hood
America
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Claims Wide Health Benefits
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood tonic curing dyspepsia nervousness insomnia and rheumatic troubles by strengthening the blood and nerves. It includes a testimonial from Mrs D A Kimball of Somerville Massachusetts praising improved sleep appetite and complexion after use.
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Hood
D. A. Kimball
Madison Street
Somerville, Mass
Police seize hidden loot in Roxbury youths burglary case
Police describe October and November robberies by Percy Curley and accomplices. Officers raid Curley’s Weston street home and a Columbus avenue jewelry shop, recovering extensive gold and silver items. A Springfield raid yields more stolen goods later exhibited for identifications.
Chief Watts Likely to Seek Warrant for Carrick Arrest
Chief Watts told the Post he would probably seek a warrant for Carrick on receiving stolen foods charges. The Post found Carrick at his Columbus avenue store in an amiable mood, apparently ready to meet his accusers halfway, and he replied to the reporter’s questions with calm deflection.
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Percy Curley
Ward
Percy
Gaddis
Roxbury
Reformatory
Watts
Wise and
Kelley
Curley
Weston Street
Willett
Sirs. Wiltett
Post
the Willett
Tremont
Guptill
Hawkins
Cleary
William Carrick
Columbus Avenue
Carrick
PP. C. Edwards
H. C. Edwards
F. S
J. P
M. I
T. M. DD
Www. L
Republic of Colombia
Israel P. Proctor
Aron P. Proctor
Mary Proctor
Jewelry recovered as police press case details teen thieves
A police exhibit showcases found and stolen items from Dorchester and Springfield robberies. Items include bracelets Knights of Pythias badge and a watch and chain. Suspects Hawkins Guptill Shultz and Williams tied to multiple break ins with probation and reform school sentences noted.
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Bryant
Wyman Street
Hawkins
Watts
Paige
Brookline
James B. Williams
Colonel Chase
Williams
Davis Street
Guptill
Shultz
Johnson’s
Shawmut Avenue
Windsor Street
Lyman School
Davis
Batavia Street
Westland Avenue
Home Life Of The Boys In Robbery Case Described
The report details five Roxbury youths aged 16 to 18 accused of robberies. It notes their decent homes and supportive families, highlighting each boy’s background, work history, schooling, and personal character while stressing no poverty or harsh home life excuses their alleged crimes.
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Roxbury
George Guptill
Ruggles Street
Post
Battery Street
Massachusetts Boot and Shoe Company
Tremont Row
George Schultz
Williams Street Terrace
Lyman School
Ralph Davis
William W. Davis
Ralph
Walter
Frank Hawkins
Everett
Emery Street
Weavers Rally in New Bedford Against Wage Cut
About 2000 union and non union weavers filled Adelphi rink for a mass meeting to oppose wage cuts. They voted to strike unless wages are restored and a uniform price list adopted. A joint arbitration committee urged postponing the cut for another week as talks continue. Richard P. Barry failed to resolve the dispute.
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New Bedford
Adelphi
Matthew Hart
Cunneen
Board of Trade
Richard P. Barry
Biddeford Textile Unions Face Possible Strike After Pay Cut
In Biddeford Maine January 14 labor leaders from the Dressers and Spinners unions pressed for a wage scale continuation with mill agent McArthur of Pepperell and Laconia. He left for Boston after talks failed prompting strike talk among about 2500 workers who may adopt a four day week if overproduction is blamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
McArthur
Pepperell and Laconia Mills
Boston
Labor Committees
No Strike In Lonsdale After Secret Weavers Meeting
Weavers at Lonsdale mill vote not to strike after Monday cut down. The secret meeting at Valley Falls drew 400 of 2500 workers with delegates from New England Federation of Weavers and textile unions in Olneyville. They will not workers beyond normal loom count to avoid laying off 20 percent. Company will not insist on adding an extra loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
R. IL
Lonsdale
Valley Falls
New England Federation of Weavers of
Fall River
National Association of Textile Workers of
Olneyville
Ashton and Berkeley Mills
Lonsdale Company
New England Federation of Weavers
Ashton Weavers
Woman Cures Inflammatory Rheumatism With Pink Pills
Mrs. George L. Rogers of Canton New York suffered thirteen years from inflammatory rheumatism and related ailments. After trying doctors and remedies she used Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, taking thirteen boxes and regaining health, appetite and vitality. She praises the pill's vegetable composition and blood purifying effects, claiming it offers relief and enables church attendance again.
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St. Lawrence Plaindealer
Canton
George L. Rogers
West Main Street
N. Y
Methodist Church
Williams
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Saratoga
Zola
Pope
Septuage
Leiter
Hiram Bliss, JR
Rockland
Washington
Bright
Maine
Y. MC. A
Fright
High Resolve
cMie
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell, Mass
Park Square
Kelsey
Springfield
Joe Knox
Kelley Brothers
Arthur Kelley
Keileys
Waltham Watch
Frank Thompson
Felley
Nora
Mary
Suffolk Loan Company
Abbott
Rogues’ Gallery
Captain Dugan
Albert L. Crowell
Humboldt Avenue
Solomon Bryant
Jamaica Plain
John O. Poor
Perkins Street
John Donehy
Cunard Street
L. P. Streeter
Samuel Madison
Washington Street
Ida Burrows
Hammond 'S Street
Anna Nagle
Judson Street
Dorchester
Charles Bernhardt
Lyndville Ter
Mr. Carrick
Court St
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Bideford
Johnson
Liniment
Cures Co
Atu
Ore Aime A
Inson Ss
Soriee
Manhattanes
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office State
Ate
sMassachusetts
Benj. F. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
F. Trull
WM. B. Turner
Alpheus M. Stetson
Kilby Street
Waterville
Lockwood Company
Hutchinson, Kan
Hutchinson Southern Railroad
Medford
Oklo
Union Pacific
The
American Wringer Company
Franklin Street
Arch Street
GEO
Goodwin CO
Hanover St
Prescott & CO
Indianapolis Journal
Coughlin
Beacontreet
Thomas Coughlin
St. Mary's Church
Charlescote
Leonard
Lexington
Elizabeth «. Leonard
Ezra Leonard
L. A. Saville
J. Newman & Sons
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