Rowley Seeks Divorse in Contested Split
Clarence W. Rowley, prominent attorney, sought divorce from Anna G. Rowley before Judge Fessenden. He testified to persistent abuse, nagging, and threats since their August 1906 marriage, with alleged plans to ruin him and mishandle his business. The uncontested case awaits a final decision in a few days after depositions.
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Clarence W. Rowley
Fessenden
Anna G. Rowley
Mr. Rowley
Rowley
Rowleys
Harrisville man pleads guilty to murder
Harl Jacques pleaded guilty to the murder of Miss Mary E. Eddy in a bench warrant case before Judge Harris. He was adjudged probably guilty and ordered committed without bail to Cranston to await the March grand jury action.
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Harrisville, R. I
Harl Jacques
Mary E. Eddy
Harris
District Court
Cranston
March
Mantilla May Replace Bonnet at Catholic Church Services
Boston milliners and Catholic leaders debate whether black mantillas will supplant traditional headwear at pallium ceremonies for Archbishop O Connell and potentially all church services. Concerns rise about social acceptance, with mantillas already advertised and theater use noted.
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Boston
Archbishop O'Connell
Europe
Spain
Italy
Papal Court
Greater
America
Banks Cannot Guarantee Deposits Across National Banks
Washington reports comptroller W B Ridgeley advised Governor Hoch Kansas that national banks lack power to guarantee deposits in other national banks. Courts deny third party guarantees. only when owning notes may banks indorse to guarantee makers. Also headlines note Hamilton Bank resumes after three months of closure and the Nor wegian steamer Fitz abandoned off Brest with crew saved.
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Washington
W. B. Ridgely
Hoch
Kansas
Oklahoma
New York
Hamilton Bank
125Th Street
Manhattan
Bronx
Brest
Orangeine Powder Promise Relief from Pain
An advertisement touts Orangeine powders as a quick remedy for pain and common ills. It claims rapid action and long lasting relief, with easy portability and use. The copy targets common ailments like headaches and indigestion and promises benefit for chronic conditions baffling physicians.
Sorensen Marries Weymouth Girl in Roxbury Ceremony
East Boston councilman Theodore I. Sorensen surprised friends by announcing his marriage to Anna M. O'Donnell, eldest daughter of James and Mrs. O'Donnell of North Weymouth. The ceremony took place Sunday afternoon at St. Patrick's Church Roxbury performed by Rev. Father Flynn.
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Theodore I
Sorensen
East
Boston
Anna M. O'Donnell
James O'Donnell
North Weymouth
Cohasset
Father Flynn
St. Patrick's Church
Roxbury
Shannon Confirmed Chelsea Police Chief by Aldermen
Sergeant Gaspar G. Shannon of the Chelsea police, named chief by Mayor John EB Beck a week ago, was confirmed by the Aldermen at their regular meeting last night.
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Gaspar G. Shannon
Chelsea Police
John EB. Beck
Major Beck
Chelsea
Board of Aldermen
New Chelsea Police Chief Known for Long Service
The incoming chief has served in the Chelsea force as a patrolman and sergeant for over two decades and is noted for sterling qualities, loyalty and fearless conduct in duty.
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Chelsea
U S Catholic Population in United States Rises in 1908
Milwaukee report notes 13,877,426 Roman Catholics in the United States per Wiltzius Catholic directory advance sheets. This marks an increase of 798,093 from the previous year, including 7,106,452 Catholics in the Philippines. Adding 1,000,000 in Porto Rico and 55,000 in the Sandwich Islands yields 22,018,878 Catholics under the American flags.
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Milwaukee
Wis
United States
Philippines
Porto Rico
Sandwich Islands
Tyson's Six Month Lineage On Kidney Trouble
An advertisement cites James Tyson M D professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania asserting nephritis changes begin by ten weeks and are established by six months. It promotes Fulton’s Renal Compound as the only cure for chronic kidney inflammation and notes free literature and local agents in Oakland California.
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James Tyson
University of Penn
Tyson
Fulton
John J. Fulton CO
Oakland
Cal
Jaynes & Co
Werner Search Halted By Family Request in Disappearance Case
New York, Jan 20 The search for Mrs. Frederick A. Werner wife of a Boston shoe manufacturer who vanished from the Hotel Belmont last week has been suspended by order of her husband. Henry W. Wack lawyer for the Werner family said the pause is due to the illness of Mrs. Werner's mother and belief that publishing clues could worsen her condition. Fisher North Salem farmer identified a photo of Mrs. Werner from newspapers after seeing it the day before.
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New York
Frederick A. Werner
Boston
Belmont
Henry W. Wack
Broadway
Werner
Wack
James H. Fisher
North Salem
Fisher
Brewsters
Man 75 Falls From Hay Loft Deadly Injury
Newburyport January 20 Charles Sanborn 75 a highly regarded resident fell from the hay loft of his barn at his Salisbury home. He was found in a pool of blood with brain concussion and facial injuries and is dying at home despite medical aid from Dr. Murphy Amesbury.
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Newburyport
Salisbury
Charles Sanborn
Ice cases not pressed Chelsea graft case dropped
Acting under direct orders from District Attorney Moran Assistant District Attorney Dwyer yesterday did not press indictments against all defendants in the ice cases and the Chelsea graft case. Officials indicted include James M. Gill William H. Barney J Edward Whimaball Marshall S Coolidge Edward A Davenport Charles A Davis Marcus Estabrook Reuben W Hopkins Frank W Homans and John Sy Bennett. Dwyer says no case can be proved against Aldermen Edgar E Strout and Thomas E Ruggles of Chelsea.
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Moran
Dwyer
Ice
Chelsea
James M. Gill
William H. Barney
J. Edward Whimaball
Blind pianist Frances Weaver shines in Jordan Hall recital
Frances Weaver, a blind pianist, performed a demanding program including Scharwenka variations and Beethoven Appassionata. Review praises his accuracy and warm tone while noting needed growth in melodic phrasing and full artistic height. The standout pieces include Saint-Saens Song Without Words and the Die Walkure fire music. Weaver receives commendation for progress and promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Weaver
Jordan Hall
Schubert Brude
Sehnett
Saint-Saens Feuerzauber
Renin Vhgine
Chopin
Weaver
Larsen Dies By Self-Inflicted Poisoning In Fitchburg
Axel G. T Larsen 27 a machinist died by drinking carbbolic acid in his Fitchburg lodging. He had been on strike since July and recently returned to work though despondent from taunts by fellow workers.
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Fitchburg
Axel G. T Larsen
Larsen
Naval Apprentice Dies After Battle on Cumberland
A board of officers investigates the death of Naval Apprentice H. A. Hartnet of Philadelphia after a fist fight with Naval Apprentice D. M. Manning of Middletown, N Y aboard the Cumberland. Manning is held on a charge as the inquiry proceeds.
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Board
Hartnet
Newport
R. L
H. A. Hartnet
Philadelphia
D. M.’ Manning
Middletown
N. Y
Cumberland
James H., Olliver
Harry I. Hull
Edward T. Austin
William McKelvey
United States Marine Corps
Manning
Harriet
John F. Merrill
Albert C. Dillingham
William F. Fullam
George B. Landenberger
William T. Fullam
Naval Training Station
South End Wife Reports Husband Missing
Mrs. Ernest Bevis of 59 Brookline street says her husband vanished five weeks ago. She fears poverty for her and her four children if aid is not found, noting rent of 30 dollars and scarce food. The children are ages 11 months, 4, 9, and 13.
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Ernest Bevis
Brookline Street
Labor Federation Plans Drive for Funds in Boycott Case
At Washington on January 20 the executive council reviewed President Samuel Gompers’s report for the American Federation of Labor. Secretary Morrison noted increased membership and finances. Gompers urged legislation to protect miners and announced a federation circular asking for voluntary contributions to support the defense in the Buck Stove Company lawsuit over the right to boycott and publish unfair lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Morrison
Gompers
Buck Stove Company
St. Louis
Fourteen Fined for Spitting on City Sidewalks
Fourteen men from across the city faced the Municipal Criminal Court in its first session for spitting on sidewalks. Each defendant paid a five dollar fine. Names listed include Louis Burns, Thomas Casey, James Provider, John Kirby, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Criminal Court
Louis R. Burns
Thomas J.,casey
James Provider
John F. Kirby
Benjamin, Bazar
Salvatore Amartoi Bapentt
Jarot Thomas
Artemas’ Fuller
John ‘Bitagerald
Patrick ‘McQuade
George A. Zevroski
William F. Bosworth
Fever Japan Immigrants Decrease in 1907 Arrivals
Washington reports from the Immigration Bureau show a drop in Japanese immigration to the United States for December 1907, with 2234 fewer arrivals than December 1906. The decline reflects a narrowing trend in rollovers for the year to date.
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Washington
America
Immigration Bureau
St Regis Hotel Promises Luxury for Ocean Travelers
Advertorial praise of the St Regis on Fifth Avenue in New York. Highlights marble, wood carvings, tapestries, mosaics, statuary, and luxurious furnishings. Emphasizes pure air, global communications, automatic heat, fire safety, and superior kitchen service at first‑class prices. Encourages advance room bookings for travelers stopping in New York.
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Continents
New York
St. Regis
Fifth Avenue
Fifty-fifth Street
Hotel St Regis
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