Divorce Case Reveals Debauchery of Boston Society Wife
The Boston divorce trial of Louis E. P. Smith and his wife, Mrs. Smith, unveils a years long European tour with heavy drinking, alleged intoxication, and lavish expenses. Testimony from the husband, boy witness, police, and drivers details nights out, hotel stays, and a costly alimony arrangement amid accusations of misconduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Constatini
Paris
Europe
Cologne
Leipsic
Venice
Milan
Vienna
John B. McCarthy
Brighton
Cornelius D. McCleary
William Bassett
Smiths
Mary Hassett
Smith
Annie Blackwood
Linwood
Antigonish
N. 8
Jamaica Pond
Franklin Park
Kempster Hotel
Libellant
Nagal
Trafalgar
Maghachusetts Avenue
Washington Street
Henry Austin Adams Leaves Family for Europe in Shocking Move
Brooklyn report confirms Henry Austin Adams a popular U S lecturer left his wife and child and sailed to Europe last August. once a Boston Episcopalian priest and later a Catholic lay leader, he gained fame for wit and delivery and spoke at Catholic Summer Schools and Knights of Columbus events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Austin Adams
Europe
Brooklyn
United States
Eagle
Adams
Boston
Grace Church
Buffalo
Church of the Redeemer
Manhattan
Catholic Church
Catholic Summer School
Greer Bay
Wis
Champlain Summer School
Knights of Columbus
Electric lighting bid at half current city cost
The Boston Courier reports a merchant proposes an electric lighting plant to illuminate City Hall, Boston, for half the present price. He offers security and a plant large enough to meet obligations, prompting questions if a bigger combine could outpace such savings, with over 100 percent potential profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Boston Courier
City Hall
Boston
Combine
Association of Clerks inauguration meeting at Young's Hotel
The annual meeting and banquet of the Association of Clerks of the Police, District and Municipal Courts of Massachusetts was held at Young's Hotel last evening. Officers elected for 100 percent include President Arthur F. Fitch of Palmer, Vice Presidents Benjamin A. Hathaway of Plymouth and William G. Pond of Medford, Secretary and Treasurer J. T. S. Churchill, Executive Committee N. Thomas Merritt of Dorchester, Chairman Herbert A. Chapin of Somerville, Joseph M. Gurley of Chelsea, Harry L. Howard of Walpole, Frederick W. Wright of Salem, with guests Hon. Samuel P. Hadley of Lowell and Hon. Henry S. Dewey of Boston Municipal Court, plus Assistant U.S. District Attorney Garland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Clerks of the Police, District and Municipal Courts of
Massachusetts
Young's Hotel
Arthur FE. Fitch
Palmer
Benjamin A. Hathaway
Plymouth
Medford
J. T. S. Churchill
N. Thomas Merritt
Dorchester
Herbert A. Chapin
Somerville
Joseph M. Gurley
Chelsea
Melrose Highlands Woman's Club Meeting Highlights
The Melrose Highlands Woman's Club met in Corinthian Hall with principal speaker Fred H. Nickerson discussing Art Decoration of the Public Schools. Mrs. W. S. Hollis spoke on Africa travel while Miss Helen I. Moorehouse read excerpts from Mrs. Hubbard's Child Labor in the South. The afternoon closed with light lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Melrose Highlands
Postum Health Story From Louisville Reader
A Louisville man credits Postum with curing his chronic headaches and indigestion after switching from coffee. He reports improved strength, weight gain from 149 to 160 pounds, and no sickness days for over a year, replacing coffee with Postum per directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Stanley
Louisville
Postum
Constipation blamed as cause of most diseases
An advertisement touts the Chemic Electro Method as a cure for chronic constipation and related ailments. It cites pile and fissure dangers, liver torpor, and skin discoloration, then features testimonials from Mrs. Catherine Parr and Mrs. Morrey. The piece promotes free X‑ray exams and offers extensive electrical treatments in New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oweny
Catherine Parr
FE. S. Morrey
New England
Library Employees Dance Event at Pierce Hall
The Benefit Association of the Boston Public Library hosted a dance at Pierce Hall in Copley Square last evening. Pierce Buckley led the floor with assistance from Miss Joanna Z4angg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benefit Association of the
Boston Public Library
Pierce Hall
Copley Square
Pierce Buckley
Joanna Z4angg
Perkins Defeats Scott for Senator in California
In Sacramento on January 14 George C. Perkins was formally elected United States Senator by a joint Legislature session. His principal opponent was Irving M. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Scott
California
Sacramento
Cal
George C. Perkins
United States
Irving M. Scott
Chickering Opens After Fire Destruction of Negatives
Chickering reports a fire last Monday destroyed 96 800 negatives but 200 000 stored elsewhere were unharmed. The blaze was limited to upper floors, not affecting offices or operating rooms. finishing moved to a private studio. Repairs will be done in the evening, promising a first rate studio once complete.
Cure Drunkards With Odorless Secret Remedy
A silent odorless tasteless remedy placed in coffee or food promises to cure drunkards without their awareness. It claims to remove the urge to drink, with a testimonial from Mrs. Samuel Boyd about curing her husband. Readers are urged to write Dr J W Haines in Cincinnati for a free trial package to prove its simplicity and cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidne
Warner
John C. Pelzer
Denham
Ind
3D Met
J. F. Saunders
Lone Beach
Cal
Bright
Samuel Boyd
J. W. Haines
Glenn Building
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mining expert Michael H. Toomey dies after long illness
Michael H. Toomey, noted mining expert, died yesterday morning at his sister's residence in Brookline. He spent decades in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Mexico and California as a mining superintendent. After a severe illness traced to a cold in Cripple Creek, he sought care in Denver Tucson Santa Barbara and finally returned to Boston to reside with his sister. He leaves two sisters and four brothers and funeral services are set for 8:30 am at 70 East Brookline Street with a high mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception and burial at Mt Benedict Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael H. Toomey
J. Quill
Fast Brookline Street
Mr. Toomey
Boston
Old South Cove
St. James’s Young Men's Catholic
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Mexico
California
Cripple Creek
Col
Toomey
Brown Palace
Denver
Mt. Benedict
West
Three Coasters Injured On Upham Street Melrose
Melrose January 14 three persons were injured in a coaster accident on Upham street. Carl Brown about 29 was internally injured and taken to Melrose Hospital while Missie Dill and Miss Florence Dennison were sent home with injuries including a dislocated hip. The icy hill caused Brown to lose control and strike a tree. About a dozen people on the double runner were shaken up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Upham Street
Melrose Hospital
Carl Brown
Arrie Dill
Foster Street
Plorence Dennison
Emerson Street
Brown
Miss Dill
Miss Dennison
Merger Case Resumed In Northern Securities Hearing
The Minnesota versus Northern Securities case resumed in New York with testimony by George F. Baker and W. S. Thorne, both directors, who said they cooperated with James J. Hill. Baker spoke of 1901 talks on forming a holding company to control Great Northern and Northern Pacific stock, while Thorne supported placing Northern Pacific stock in the holding company to avoid conflict with the Great Northern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Minnesota
Northern Securities Company
George F. Baker
W. S. Thorne
James J. Hill
Baker
Hill
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Mir. Baker
Northern Securities
Thorne
Great Northern Railroad Company
Free tuberculosis services offered by Koch Tuberculine offices
Call before January 20 to receive free services with only the Tuberculine provided at cost. Offices listed in Boston New York Philadelphia Buffalo Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati Baltimore Washington Rochester. Prof Koch discovers the germs of consumption and Tuberculine that destroys them. Contact the nearest office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylston &I
Boston
West 22d St
New York
Arch St
Philadelphia
Franklin St
Buffalo
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Penn Ave
Pittsburg
Garfield Place
Cincinnati
N. Buling
Baltimore
N. W
Washington
South St
Rochester
Koch
Dr. King
King Dental
Washington Street
Avon Streat
Jordan's
White's
Ovce Crouby's
Oxford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arner's
Safe Care Co
Boy
le Smith
S. K. Hamilton
Hall and Powers
James R. Murphy
Louis E. P. Smith
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
No. 8
Exchange Place
Prince Albert
Mr. Smith
Malden
George C. Lorimer
Tremont Temple
Jess
Edward Parker Smith
Naples
Quircy Patriot
Meeting OF
Melrose Highlands Woman's Club
Mr. V. E. Childs
Vv. B. Childs
E. 8. Morrey
Ghemic- Electro Institute
H. B. McConnell
Boyston St
Pelham
Chickering
Mutual Coal Relief Office
Warrep At
Charlestown
Aul Mabih
Borden
J.S. Waterman & Sons
Washington St
Dudley Street
Roxbury
Weltch
Jamates ‘Plain
Anne
Henry Weltch
Bolster Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!