Urging New Custom House at Boston Port
Those familiar with conditions at the Boston custom house say a new building is needed though Congress has not appropriated funds. Over six months appraisers faced cramped space due to rising business. A new goods examination system, instituted by Secretary Shaw, increased workload and required improvised storage on a third floor. Clerks and examiners worked long hours to clear the blockade and improve throughput, though facilities still lag behind New York.
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Congress
New York
Second annual Local 223 ball in East Boston draws record profit
The second annual ball of Local 223 of the United Garment Workers of America was held at Commonwealth Hall East Boston. The event was financially successful with many local labor leaders present after an enjoyable concert.
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United Garment Workers of America
Commonwealth Hall
Meridian Street
Boston
Blue Ribbon Stamp Booth Offers Free Stamps This Week
A dealer advertises one dollar worth of Blue Trading Stamps free to every person who brings their stamp book to the stamp booth on the 2d floor or basement this week except Tuesday. Each book earns one dollar of stamps on these days only, and the stamps are valid in the same book as the blue ribbon day stamps.
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Booth
Eevee at the Publisher's Price Se and 60c
A brief note appears about Eevee at the publisher and a price of sixty cents. The fragmentary text provides limited context and lacks clear event details or additional names or dates.
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Publisher's
Quarrel Over Dove Triggers Divorce Suit
Theresa H Raymond sues John B Raymond over ongoing cruel treatment amid a dispute about caring for a dove. The couple married July 2 1900 in Plymouth and lived in Mattapan. Raymond previously remarried and has a seven year old daughter raised by Roslindale friends. The court resumes the case after contested testimony.
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Theresa H. Raymond
John B
Plymouth
Mattapan
F. Keeser
C. O. Engstrom
Raymond
Roslindale
Reunion of Company 8, 9th Massachusetts Regiment
First reunion of Company 8, 9th Massachusetts Regiment held at Corinthian Hall, 16651 Washington Street, next Thursday evening after return from Santiago. Event features a whist party and dance.
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Massachusetts Regiment
Compan
Santiago
Corinthian Hall
Washington Street
First Lady of Brockton Mrs Boward H Keith Profiled
Mrs Boward H Keith wife of Edward H Keith is described as a busy Brockton homemaker and mother to Helen Evelyn Frances and Lawrence. She attends Sou Congregational Church weekly, participates in the Ladies Sewing Circle, enjoys music, and is well educated and well read. Born May 13 1861 in Machias Maine she moved to Brockton about twenty years ago and married in 1885. The couple live in a cottage at 1604 Main Street Campella.
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Machias
George W. Dow
Brockton
Edward H. Keith
Main Street
Campella
WANTS NEGRO IN CABINET
In Galveston editorial the City Times says the Afro American vote helped elect presidents and should secure one seat in the Cabinet. It notes the race cast one sixth of the winning party’s vote and calls for proportional jobs from Cabinet down. Hanna is said to indirectly endorse the plan.
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Galveston
City Times
Southern Negro Congress
Jalince
Hanna
Chicago Loses In Gas Cases
Judge Grosseup in U S District Court ruled against Chicago in the 70 cent gas cases finding the State did not delegate gas price regulation to the city. The suits were brought by D O Mills, stockholder in People's Gas Light and Coke Company, and Frank M Jones.
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Chicago
Grosseup
United States District Court Today
D. O. Mills
People’s Gas Light and Coke Company
Frank M. Jones
Arraignment in Sharon arson cases for Leahy and McPherson
Matthew Leahy and Frank H. McPherson were arraigned in district court this morning on Sharon arson charges. Both pleaded not guilty and the case was continued to next Friday.
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Stoughton
Jan
Matthew Leahy
Frank H. McPherson
Sharon
Iron Ox Tablets claimed to prevent and cure grippe
An advertising notice promotes Iron-Ox Tablets as a health tonic that strengthens digestion cleanses the blood and purges waste by supporting stomach bowels liver and kidneys. It warns against habit forming liquid tonics and says effects arrive gradually with a reliable buildup of bodily functions. Fifty tablets cost 25 cents from druggists or Iron-Ox Remedy Co Detroit Mich
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la Grippe
Iron-Ox Remedy Co
Detroit
Mich
Neilson Stole His Bride Away in Elopement Tale
Philadelphia report details Jules Blanc Neilson and wife Mrs Wall fleeing New York after secret marriage. They reached Philadelphia in haste with pursuit feared, aided by a confidante maid, while neglecting baggage. Neilson says the elopement was deliberate strategy and they planned to discuss matters at the Walton hotel.
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Penn
Jules Blanc Neilson
Miss Wall
New York
Walton
Mr. Neilson
The Post's Original Short Story Chaos at Sundays
A fragment from The Post hints at a Sunday feature about a rushed or chaotic short story section. It mentions Rice and competition, with an Enitorta pace behind the scenes, reflecting editorial strain and pace in the Sunday lineup.
Violet Remembered Love and a Long Lost Sweetheart
In Mildred Evans’s quiet room a faded violet book haunts her memory of a poet lover named Howard Earle. A chance visit from Edith Merling rekindles hope as Earle returns unexpectedly, discovered through Edith, and Mildred finds happiness with the man she never forgot. A closing portrait lists notable society names and events, including Princess of Denmark and Drexel relatives.
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Mildred Evans
Edith Merling
Sable Building
Dreamland
Miss Evans
Edith
Shapleigh
Howard Earle
Mildren
Mildred
Cleveland
Cosey
Mildred Earle
Three Boys Admit Train Wrecking in Florence Robbery Plot
In Las Vigas New Mexico on January 25 Myron Alkirich 14 Lowelllis 18 and William Denton aged unknown confessed to wrecking an extra Denver Rio Grande freight train at Florence Colorado January 10 They planned to rob the late running passenger train and target passengers injured or dead.
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Myron Alkirich
Lowelllis
William Denton
Rio Grande
Florence
Col
Laxative Bromosquinine Ad Claimed Cures in South Africa
An old advertisement promises cures in South Africa for a bromide quinine laxative product. It urges readers to call for the full name and charges 25 cents for the item.
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South Africa
Some of Our Readers Born Feb 29 Celebrate Birthday
Albert S. McDonough will celebrate his 55th birthday on February 29. Born in Lexington he learned floristry at 15 and now runs a florist business in Boston. Friends will host a reception for him on Feb 29 at his niece Mrs Rooney’s home in Maplewood.
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Albert S. McDonough
Mr. McDonough
Lexington
Boston
W.S. Rooney
Bishop’s Road
Maplewood
Beautiful gowns worn by prominent society women
Miss Frances Dana, daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard H Dana of Cambridge and granddaughter of Longfellow, made her debut last season and is among the best dressed in University City. This winter her gowns, including a pale blue mousseline de soie dress with lace and chiffon details, drew particular admiration at recent events.
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Frances Dana
Richard H. Dana
Cambridge
Longfellow
An Ideal Tour on Private Train From Boston to Old Mexico
An ideal winter tour departs Feb 18 on a private train to old Mexico with rich historic interest and scenic beauty, including the Grand Canyon of Arizona on the return. It uses Pullman cars and two dining cars. For itinerary contact W H Eaves, New England agent, 9 State Street, Boston.
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Old Mexico
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Pullman
W. H. Eaves
New England
State Street
Boston
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