Sudden Death of R. J. Hardy in Bristol Station
Rodney J. Hardy, 76, senior partner of Rodney J. Hardy & Sons grain merchants of Boston, collapsed at Bristol railroad station while finishing a telegram. Death due to heart disease. Survived by three sons Rodney T., William E., Charles A., and four daughters. He was a Arlington resident, Democrat, and former director of the New England Grain Dealers' Association. Body at local undertaking, awaiting instructions from Boston family.
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Bristol, Conn
Rodney J. Hardy
Rodney J. Hardy & Sons
Boston
Hardy
New Haven
Mr. Hardy
New Hampshire
Arlington
Rodney T
William E
Charles A
Samuel B. Dean
Roxbury
Nellie F
Henrietta
Mary
New England Grain Dealers’ Association
McNary to Make Annapolis Appointment
Congressman William McNary of the 10th district will appoint to the Naval Academy at Annapolis on March 6. He announces a competitive examination for the appointment to be held in late February. The place and exact date of the examination will be announced later.
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William 8. McNary
Naval Academy
Annapolis
First public view of Gardner Palace held today
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Palace opens for a winter public view this afternoon from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All tickets have been sold, reflecting strong interest and crowd anticipation.
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Palace
Endorsement of Deans Kidney Pills by Emma Page
Mrs Emma Page of 113 Revere Street recounts a 1895 interview in which she praised Deans Kidney Pills after relief from years of backache dizziness and headaches. She says she procured pills at Bradburys drug store and credits the treatment with curing her kidney and loins pain and endorses the product four and a half years later.
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Emma Page
Revere Street
East Dedham Street
Dean
Boston
Bradbury’s
Her Brother's Wealth Hers Her Brother's Wealth Hers
Dorchester heiress Catherine Walker Herr inherits 11000 from her brother John Walker of Omaha Nebraska. They parted years ago with her remaining in Boston while he sought wealth in the West. His death led to discovery of an old photo and letters, proving kinship.
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Dorchester
Catherine Walker
Trust Street
John Walker
Omaha
Neb
Boston
Catherine Walker Herr
Officers of Erin Court 28 Installed in Worcester St
St. Rose Hell on Worcester street hosted the public installation of Erin Court 28 M C C F. Deputy High Chief Ranger Michael T Gleeson supervised with Americus Court M C O F degree staff led by marshal John W Brown. Rev Thomas I Gasson spoke on Unity Fraternity and True Christian Charity before a short musical program and collation.
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St. Rose Hell
Worcester Street
Order of Foresters
Erin Court
Michael T. Gleeson
Americus Court
John W. Brown
Thomas I. Gasson
Beatrice Herford Performs For Ellis Memorial Club
Miss Beatrice Herford presented a series of monologues at Jordan Hall for the Ellis Memorial Club yesterday afternoon. The fundraising effort yielded a satisfactory amount, indicating strong attendance and support for the cause.
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Beatrice Herford
Ellis Memorial Club
Jordan Hall
New York market show mild strength with profit taking
Wall Street reports a dull day as profit taking trimmed gains amid war news and subdued interest. Mixed railroad earning results and a decline in six month loans at New York banks weighed on sentiment while sub treasury payouts and a firmer time money rate influenced trading.
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Wall Street
London
Atchison
Southwestern
New York City
New York Clearing House
New York
San Francisco
Treasury
Boston
Whitaker Wright Dies After Guilty Verdict in Fraud Trial
Whitaker Wright promoter of the London and Globe and other financial ventures dies suddenly after being found guilty on 26 counts of fraud and sentenced to seven years. Court watchers noted Wright discussing his family before collapse as guards awaited to take him to Brixton. The case traced to a long promoter scandal with estimates near fifty million in public losses.
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Brixton
Wright
Court of King’s Bench
Justice Bigham
London and Globe Corporation
London
London and Globe Company
Whitaker Wright
Promoter
James E Hayes Council 116 Knights Celebrate Ninth Anniversary
Members of James E Hayes Council 116 Knights of Columbus marked their ninth anniversary with a ladies night at Knights of St Rose Hall Worcester Street. Whist ran 8 to 10 then a collation, dancing followed. Floor duties were by D F Carpenter grand knight with H H O Connor W F Leary and J W Doherty assisting. Prize winners included Miss M F Fitzgerald and Mrs H H O Con.
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James E. Hayes
Knights of Columbus
Knights of St. Rose Hall
Worcester Street
D. F. Carpenter
H. H. O'Connor
William F. Leary
James W. Doherty
M. F. Fitzgerald
H. H. O’con
Dutch supper planned by city council for Feb 8
A fragment notes the city council contemplates a Dutch supper to be held on Monday evening February 8. Names mentioned include Miss Mary Cadigan Joseph H Sheehan Peter A Hayes and C F Lynch.
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Mary Cadigan
Joseph H. Sheehan
Peter A. Hayes
C. F. Lynch
Scott's Emulsion Promises Pure Cod Liver Oil
FMULSION praises its effectiveness for threat and lung troubles and wasting diseases after thirty years. It warns against substitutes amid cod liver oil shortages and adulteration. It asserts cod liver oil remains absolutely pure and ingredients carefully chosen.
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Scott
Miss Archer Defends Working Girls Against Mrs Hill
Miss Stella Archer, active with working girls, refutes Mrs Eliza Trask Hill s charge that starvation wages corrupt the nation s women. She cites strict morals among clerks and factory girls, notes many live at home on 3 a week, and criticizes broad judgments by society ladies. The row stirs agitation among workers.
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Miss Archer
Mrs. Hill
Stella Archer
Eliza Trask Hill
Helping Hand Society
Coventry
Bar Harbor
New England
Salvation Army
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Boston Proof
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Ree
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Elliott
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Eaid Corporation
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Sok, Poten
Gehalf
Smith
Maine
Ises
Old Dominion Mining and Smelting Company
Edward P. Ricker
Poland Springs Company
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Charles S. Smith
James T. Herrick
Charles J. Lund
J. Waldo Smith
C. H. Altmiller
A. P. Brown
No. 2
Charles A. King
Santa Fe. Copper Company
Old Colony Trust Company
T. Jefferson Coolidge, Jr
Gordon Abbott
Oliver Ames
C. W. Amory
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B. P. Cheney
T. Jefferson Coolidge
Charles E. Cotting
Philip Dexter
Eben
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George P. Gardner
Henry Ss. Howe
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George von L. Meyer
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sosTon
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Sudermann
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Keith
Lawrence McCarty
Lessee
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Enid Mayo
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Tel
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Washington & Dover Sts
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EEO
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Richmond
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Mass
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L Pass
Charles Frohman
J. M. Barrie
Colonial Theatre
Viola A
Viola
Shakspere
At & Sat
Romer Colonial
Austin Stone’s Museum
Delkanos
Sweet Marie
Tabhurst
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