Land Frauds Case Grows in Oklahoma
Government officials in Muskogee report a vast land fraud tied to town lots as a federal grand jury convenes. Dozens of witnesses from many states arrive, with affidavits saying "dummies" were used in scheduling lots and quitclaims were signed unknowingly in the past three years. Governor Haskell and Adjutant General Canton arrive but speak privately.
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Muskogee
Okla
Goveralini
Federal Grand Jury
Secret Service
C. N. Haskell
F. M. Canton
Remove Wrinkles in Three Nights With My Simple Method
A woman shares a self developed wrinkle removal routine promising drastic facial improvements in three nights. She recounts personal success and cites testimonials from readers in Chicago Springfield Evarts and Syracuse inviting confidential replies for details.
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wW&kles
S. A. Clark
Evarts
S. D
Harriett Meta
Syracuse
N. Y
North End baths remain closed despite completion
The North Bennet Street bathhouse, though finished, stays shut due to lack of city funds. Inspectors report a bare upper gym area while the first floor holds 43 showers and lockers and the second floor 24 showers with separate gender spaces.
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Bennet Street
Bath Department
Maccabe
O'Brien
Brand renamed chair of Boston Aldermen after party maneuvering
Frederick J. Brand, a Republican from Ward 20 Dorchester and head of the American Felt Company, is elected chairman amid intraboard caucus tensions. The vote follows a plan for Republican unity then a swing to Democrats, with Curley and Donnelly voicing opposition. Brand vows to form new committees. Curley criticizes a church letter attacking him.
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Anderson
Alderman O'Hare
Curley
Alderman Whelton
O'Hare
Attridge
Donnelly
Alderman Anderson
O’hare
Alderman Ballantyne
Brand
Alderman Donnelly
Alderman Brand
Cotton
Ohare
Alderman Curley
Boston City Club
Board of Aldermen
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Shakspere
Fitzgerald
Draper
Cauley
Berwin
Louis M. Clark
Frederick J. Brand
Dorchester
American Felt Company
New England Mutual Life Reports Strong 1908 Growth
The 65th annual report shows gross assets of 47.98 million, up 3.80 million, with gross liabilities of 43.98 million, up 2.12 million. Income reached 8.60 million and policy payments plus expenses totaled 5.96 million, leaving a 2.63 million excess. 7230 policies issued, insured amount 17.97 million, terminations 11.92 million, outstanding insurance 184.91 million. Directors elected for three years: Alfred D. Foster, Thomas Sherwin, Philip Stockton Jr.. Stockton succeeds Benjamin H. Stevens.
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New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Alfred D. Foster
Thomas Sherwin
Philip Stockton
Philip Stockton, Jr
Benjamin II. Stevens
Senate Defers 500000 Cattle Disease Appropriation
The Senate passed the urgent deficiency bill but struck out the 500000 appropriation to eliminate foot and mouth disease in cattle. Senator State sought conference review, noting only 200000 had been spent on the program.
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Washington
Senate
State
Clay
Fisheries Agents Agree to Arbitration Over Newfoundland Question
Washington January 25. Secretary Root and representatives of Britain Canada and Newfoundland reach an agreement on the Newfoundland fisheries dispute to be submitted to The Hague for arbitration.
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Washington
Secretary Root
Newfoundland
Hague Court For Arbitration
Madam They Dont Digest That Critique on Medical Facilities
A commentary asserts that the issue rests not with individual effort but with inadequate medical infrastructure. The author argues improvements in facilities are essential, not patient fault or personal inadequacy.
Bates Elected President of Massachusetts Republican Club
The Republican Club of Massachusetts chose ex-Governor John I. Bates as president for the coming year. Joseph Walker’s message praised a financially strong and growing organization with 287 new members in the last year, raising total membership to 1780. New officers include Bates as president secretary Weston K. Lewis treasurer Arthur N. Devens and an executive committee listing Barnes Bennett Chapple Glines Langtry Lowell Manning Soliday Spalding Walker and Wolcott.
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Republican Club of
Massachusetts
Joseph Walker
Courtenay Crocker
John L. Bates
Boston
Weston K. Lewis
Swampscott
Arthur N. Devens
Hamilton
Charles B. Barnes, Jr
Hingham
Frank P. Bennett, Jr
Saugus
William D. Chapple
Salem
Edward Glines
Somerville
Albert P. Langtry
Springfield
James A. Lowell
Newton
Francis H. Manning
Joseph H. Soliday
Dedham
Thorndike Spalding
Cambridge
Brookline
Roger Wolcott
Milton
Rev. Charles H. Leareyd Dies at Wakefield
Wakefield January 5 Reverend Charles H. Leareyd former rector of Emmanuel Church and longtime treasurer of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts died at his home after a four year illness. Born in Danvers he previously led Grace Church Medford and St. Thomas Church Taunton. He leaves a widow and three children.
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Wakefield
Charles H. Leareyd
Emmanuel Church
Episcopal Diocese of
Massachusetts
Danvers
Grace Church
Medford
St. Thomas Church
Taunton
George's Leases Philadelphia Store and Expands
George's, head of the association of tailors, takes a long lease on the first floor store at Fifteenth and Chestnut in Philadelphia and unites premises with 101 South Fifteenth street. Extensions are planned at 259 West Thirty-fourth Street New York and 14 Summer Street, Boston. The metropolitan tailors vote to extend the clearing house system under George's for five more years.
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George's
Association of Tailors
Young Men's Christian Association
Fifteenth and
Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia
George
South Fifteenth Street
New York
West Thirty-fourth Street
Summer Street
Metropolitan Tailors
Chicago
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Cleveland
Buffalo
Best Rheumatism Recipe Claimed to Cure and Rejuvenate
Advertised remedy promises rapid relief from rheumatic pains and claims to eradicate poisonous acid from the blood. The formula mixes one ounce Sarsaparilla compound, one ounce Toris compound, and half a pint of whiskey, to be taken before meals and at night. Local druggists report high demand and cite remarkable effects in many cases.
Ashes on Streets Torture Boston Pedestrians and Horses
Readers recount a week of slush mud and ashes on Boston streets. Horses slipped on ice while pedestrians trudged through ashes and mud, prompting jokes about city economy and a reluctant cleanup. Local observers note the messy mix and prefer plain mud and water for cleaning.
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Boston
Worker Killed at Charlestown Navy Yard
John H. Keating, 65, Charlestown resident, employed at the Charlestown navy yard, died yesterday from a head injury after being struck by a chain hook at work.
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John H. Keating
Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown
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