Sir Richard Escombe Rides Back Amid Sherborn Revels
The tale recounts Sir Richard Escombe’s return to England after a long voyage to seek fortune and his love Kitty. At Sherbourn Manor the rivals Lord Harborne and Captain Beddoe clash with Mrs Dulcimore’s lively hospitality as the Chester race looms and gossip swirls around Wild Rose and a hidden past.
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Ness
Medmennum Abbey
Wilkes
Francis
Richard Escombe Ea
Glenfinnan
France
Gates
Barry Michigan
Sherbdourn Manor
Py Daletmors
Anthony
Miner
Ara
Escombe
Kitty
Rhe
Feh
Harborne
Sherbourn
William Wycherly
Peg
Mrs. Dulcimore
Mr. Dulcimore
Chester
Anthony Dulcimore
Lord Harborne
Marquis
Wild Rose
Richard Escombe
England
Captain Dick
Warwick
Major Repton
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy for relief
A Denver California woman appeals to Lydia E Pinkham asking other sick women to try her Vegetable Compound after long female troubles and failed surgery. The letter notes backache bearing down pains and irregularities, praising the product and inviting inquiries to Lynn Mass for guidance.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
A. Gregory
Lawrence St
Denver
Cal
Lydia E.pinkham
Lydia EE. Pinkbey
Probe Cole's Tickets in Essex Grand Jury Probe
Salem January 22. The Essex county grand jury is said to have examined Speaker John N Cole of the Massachusetts House over alleged use of influence to obtain railroad tickets for students over age. Testimony from six young women and nine men who studied at several Boston area schools was heard. The jury adjourned until Friday morning with Boston & Maine officials expected to testify.
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Salem
Essex County
John N. Cole
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Boston & Maine Railroad
Andover
Cole
Lucius Tuttle
Boston & Maine
Peters
Grand Jury Room
Tuttle
Lowell Ter School
The
Institute of Technology
Mons College
Boston Pharmacy
Edens, Museum of Fine Arts
Boston Normal Art School
Salem Commercial School
Flanders
Burt
Young Burlesque Actress Heir to Millionaire Fame
Lena La Couvier, stage name of a principal in Fay Foster’s show at the Columbia Theatre, is the niece of Lawrence Phipps and grand-niece of Andrew Carnegie. Her vocal talent astonishes Boston audiences and draws strong applause.
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Fay Foster
Columbia Theatre
Boston
Lena la Couvier
Lawrence Phipps
Henry Phipps
Pittsburg
Andrew Carnegie
Miss la Couvier
Benton Rob Roy recovering from serious illness
Friends of B. H. Benton known sporting authority Rob Roy will rejoice at news he is recovering after ten days of serious illness at his home. Word last night said he passed the crisis and hopes to be about shortly.
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B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Mr. Benton
Mildred Champagne Talks On Love And Sentiment
A young 18 year old writer seeks advice from Mildred Champagne on handling a faithless lover. The columnist suggests mixed options, urges dumping the distracting friend, and hints at testing the lover's jealousy while keeping independence.
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Mildred Champagne
Heated Brookline meeting over Article 15 sparks clash
A Brookline special town meeting last evening devolved into a stormy debate over Article 15. Eugene P. Carver attempted to have the article reconsidered after a defeat, calling it one of the most contemptible acts. The motion failed as the article sought a committee to review next year’s appropriations and include independent opinions.
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Brookline
Eugene P. Carver
Carver
William Lincoln
Messrs
Norman H. White
George 8. Nyhen
Mr. Carver
Dorchester Girl to Sing Juliet in Potters Hall Recital
A Dorchester 19 year old, Miss Gertrude A Breene of 664 Blue Hill Avenue, will sing Juliet in the tomb scene of Romeo and Juliet at Mme Vinelle Johnsons annual recital in Potter Hall. The event features about 100 young singers performing selections from Faust Carmen Tannhauser La Favorita and Romeo and Juliet. Breene, a lyric soprano from a musical family, has studied with top teachers and aims for the professional opera stage.
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Mme. Vinelle Johnson
Potter Hall
Dorchester
Juliet
Gertrude A. Breene
Blue Hill Avenue
Miss Breene
Elizabeth M. Breene
Breene
Boston
Colonial Theatre
Mme. Johnson
Ludlow Church Teapot Tempest Subside
In Ludlow on January 22 the absence of Rev. F. S. Chalupka of Webster calmed uproar among Polish Church of the Immaculate Conception parishioners as excitement quickly faded.
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Ludlow Church
Ludlow
Chalupka
Webster
Cuticura Remedies Credited With Skin Cure
A 73 year old Arkansas resident reports long relief from eczema after using Cuticura Sam, Ointment, and Resolvent Pills. She notes rapid sleep improvement and no relapse a year after treatment. A second item cites disappearance of a paler lump after Cuticura Soap and Ointment, with dates May 18 and July 13 1907.
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Mia
David, Brown
Locke
Crawford Ark
Cutiura Soap Pills Promised Relief for Skin Ailments
An 19th century advertisement touts Cutiura Soap and Pills as gentle remedies for skin diseases. It claims immediate relief in severe cases and a speedy cure if other remedies fail, urging readers to try the products.
Missing Newburyport Student Sought After Expulsion
William Young 19 son of New York millionaire W B Young disappeared after being expelled from Dummer Academy South Byfield. Authorities seek him in Newburyport Boston and vicinity with reports he telegraphed asking for money and that he may be in Boston stopping at the American House. He is described as athletic, wearing a gray sack suit and turn-down collar.
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Newburyport
Dummer Academy
South Byfield
William Young
W. B. Young
New York
Academy
Boston
Young
New York City
High Street
Johnson Recital at Steinert Hall Features Johnson and Collier
Pianist Charles S. Johnson, with accompanist Bessie Bell Collier, presented a varied program including Brahms Wiegenlied and Chopin Nocturne. Collier, an excellent violinist, contributed to Strauss cradle song and Laub show piece. the duo received warm applause from a large audience.
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Charles S. Johnson
Bessie Bell Collier
Steinert Hall
Gabrieli Igo
McSie Brahms
Wiener
Straups-Sebuett
Pierne
Johnson
Laub
Strauss-Schuett
Graves' Maryland Malt Whiskey Promoted as Indigestion Cure
An ad touts Graves' Maryland Malt Whiskey as a remedy for indigestion. It claims the whiskey purifies the stomach and aids digestion, helping emaciated individuals gain weight after meals with a spoonful in sugar and water. Distributed by licensed dealers and druggists.
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Maryland
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Beddoe
Captain Beddoe
Repton
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London
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Asashi
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Lottie
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Sweet Kitty
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Stampton Institute
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Burton Holmes
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