Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted Despite Cautionary Tale
An editorial excerpt touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a health aid claiming it builds new tissue and prevents hemorrhages while warning against harmful drugs. A testimonial from Mrs H C Allington praises the medicine for stopping coughing and hemorrhages after grip and pneumonia. The piece urges buyers to purchase only genuine sealed bottles at $1.00 with a medical booklet offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy
Nashua City
N. H
H. C. Allington
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
N. Y
Labor Seizure of Prison Labor Twine at Newburyport
United States Treasury agents seize nearly 5000 worth binder twine at Newburyport alleging it was produced by Canadian prison labor. Two cars of 50 000 pounds were confiscated and will be shipped to the Newburyport customs house for auction. The consignees claimed innocence and will face government action to confiscate the goods.
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United States Treasury
Boston
Newburyport
Fred Hentz
Canada
United States
Hentz
Newburyport Custom House
Richford
Treasury Department
Moulton
Refreshing Sleep with Moxie Promises Restful Night
An advertisement touts Moxie as a safe nightly drink that aids sleep. It claims the beverage calms nerves and improves blood flow and digestion, promising sweet sleep and no harm.
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Moxie
Laxative Bromo Quinine Sales Hit High Mark in Cleveland
In the present year ninety eight thousand two hundred eighty boxes of Laxative Bromo Quinine were sold by Cleveland wholesale houses Benton Myers Co. Strong Cobb Co. The report highlights strong distribution through these firms and indicates robust demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Benton, Myers & Co
Strong, Cobb & Co
Dallas
J. W. Crowdus Drug Co
Texas Drug Co
Patton & Worsham Drug Co
Don’t Forget Clothes Wringer Repair Notice
A fragment advises sending a clothes wringer or carpet to PRES O8 at 56 Cornhill or 159 Summer for repair. The note preserves a local instruction with unclear full addresses.
Abbey proposes a national American school of art
Mr Edwin A Abbey urges a federally supported art school with million-dollar funding and rigorous entrance exams. He argues American training is fragmented and school standards must rival European institutions. The American Art Federation could trigger a national program, potentially placing the school in New York for access to major societies and exhibitions.
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Edwin A. Abbey
Boston Public Library
America
Abbey
American Art Federation
New York
National Academy
Four Years for Smith in Salem Court Forgery Case
In Salem four year sentence given to Eugene W. Smith of Haverhill for forging a 2000 dollar note with three days in solitary. Lawrence resident Joseph Hoening pleads not guilty to a 399 dollar false pretences theft and faces a one year sentence. Ipswich man Daniel Witham pleads not guilty to assault on an officer with a dangerous weapon as bonds set at 2009 are not posted.
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Salem
Eugene W. Smith
Haverhill
Joseph Hoening
Lawrence
House of Correction
Daniel Witham
Ipswich
New Court of Foresters Organized in Jamaica Plain
A new Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters court named Blessed Sacrament Court was installed at the Blessed Sacrament Church basement in Jamaica Plain. Rev Father Peter C. Quinn serves as chaplain with officers including Miss Margaret Roon, Miss Margaret Glennon, Miss Mary A Callahan, and several others. Mrs Nellie A Casey suggested the name. Refreshments were provided by Court Columbia 9.
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Order of Foresters
Jamaica Plain
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Blessed Sacrament Court
Nellie A. Casey
Heath Street
Roxbury
James J. Desmond
Court Columbia 9
Order of Catholic Foresters
Peter C. Quinn
Margaret Roon
Robert Manning
Margaret Glennon
Mary A. Callahan
Barbara Kelley
Catherine Meade
Outside Sentinel
Kelley
Inside Sentinel
Annie A. O'Neil
Bridget Ferrett
Margaret Mahoney
Catherine Hennigan
Catherine Brown
Mary Quinn
Paul Revere
City Point Catholic Association
Joseph A. Lyons
Katherine Lyons
Thomas Teevens
Agnes Durick
Anna EB. Flood
Sadie Haynes
Clara M. Halton
George Donovan
Nora Donovan
Valenciennes
James McLaughlin
Margret A. Leahy
Agnes Murray
Susie Cassidy
Helen Stevens
Agnes de Coursey
James J. Myers
House
Michael J. Sullivan
Michael J. Carroll
St. Augustine’s Lyceum Association
Daniel J. Toomey
Young
Old Man of War Dead in Charlestown at 92
John Farrell died at his home 5 Putnam Street Charlestown after a long life as a veteran man of wars He lived in Charlestown 61 years and held two medals of honor for gallantry in the Seminole and Mexican wars The death came unexpectedly after a brief improvement on Friday
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John Farrell
Bunker Hill District
Putnam Street
Charlestown
Congress
Mexico
Novel Quarantine Wedding in Oswego
Miss Nellie Stone of Ottawa and F. Duncan of Oswego were married in a unique ceremony after smallpox quarantine. A phonograph recorded the questions asked by the minister who spoke from separate homes, with a clergyman present as witness.
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Toledo
Nellie Stone
Ottawa
F. Duncan
Oswego
N. Y
Miss Stone
Prince Henry's Suite at the Somerset Declared to Be Ideal
The German consul in Boston Herr Reincke outlines plans for Prince Henry's visit with Berlin approval required for all details. It is reported the prince and party will stay at the Hotel Somerset, praised for privacy and reception layout, with the front suites convertible for exclusive access and guarded entrances.
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Prince Henry
The
Somerset
Boston
William Theodore Reincke
Herr Reincke
Collins
Berlin
Washington
Germany
Hether
Hotel Somerset
Hotel
Osgood Company Declares Annual Dividend After Strong Year
At the annual meeting held yesterday at 744 Washington Street the treasurer reported a robust year with business rising by nearly 100000. The C E Osgood Company is said to head New England's retail furniture industry and a usual dividend was declared.
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C. E. Osgood CO
C. E. Osgood Company
Washington Street
New England
Prince to D N E White Berlin Dinner Jan 31
Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia will host a dinner for Andrew D. White US ambassador and Mrs. White on January 31 in Berlin. White dines tonight with Count Von Buelow. Unclear if President Roosevelt will accept a foreign gift citing US practice. A court official notes a Spanish king gift to General Washington as context.
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Berlin
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Andrew D. White
United States
White
Count von Buelow
Roosevelt
Emror William
Spain
General Washington
America
No Arrests Yet in Lawrence Conspiracy Case
Lawrence officials report indictments by the grand jury against local men for conspiracy to defraud the city remain unsummoned for the Salem Superior Court session. Lawyers for indicted doctors and druggists include James P. Sweeney and Henry F. Hurlburt. City records chief cites discrepancies in ward physicians books, noting noncontemporaneous entries and questionable accuracy in accounts for Dr Joyce, Bastaney, and Dr Bannon.
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Lawrence
Grand
Salem
Superior Criminal Court
James P. Sweeney
Boyd B. Jones
Haverhill
United States
C. A. DeCourcy
Henry P. Moulton
Henry F. Hurlburt
Lynn
John P. Kane
Joyce
Zihey Bastaney
Joseph Szumsky
Tewksbury O
Houghton Duteon Store Boasts Wide Home Goods Range
A grand department store in Houghton showcases extensive inventory from cellar to attic. Shoppers find everything for home improvement and interior style under one roof.
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Great Department Store of
Houghton ‘ Duteon
Schley Honored in Chicago with Reception and Parade
Admiral Schley and his wife received a public welcome at the Auditorium Hotel in Chicago with 3500 hands shaken. A 50 member sailor suit chorus sang as 17 former Commodore Dewey squadron members sent congratulatory notes. Schley later attended a dinner with Chicago Naval Battalion officers and reviewed the unit at the First Infantry Armory before departing for Louisville.
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Chicago
Schley
Auditorium Hotel
Timois
Dewey
Maita
Admiral Schley
Chicago Naval Battalion
First Infantry
Illinois
Germania Lodge Celebrates 46th Anniversary in Masonic Temple
Germania Lodge A F and A M marked its 46th anniversary in the Masonic Temple last night as officers were installed. Joseph W. Hill installed the officers with Frank Vose assisting. 400 couples attended a banquet and a Gothic Hall ball. Samuel Hauser received honors, and Otto Kramer, 77, was reinstalled as chaplain for another year.
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Germania Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
New England
Gothic Hall
William Chute
Lady Damm
Harvard Vocal Quartet
Joseph W. Hill
Faith Lodge
Charlestown
Frank Vose
King Solomon Lodge
Samuel Hauser
Hauser
Sebastian Gahm
Louis Ernst
Julius A. Zinn
George Leuth
Raphael Lasker
Otto Kramer
Texts Denounced by Philadelphia Methodists over Miracles Debate
At a weekly Philadelphia Methodist meeting Rev. George H. Bickley read a paper on Charles W. Pearson’s miracles critique. A broad discussion led to denunciations of several seminary textbooks including Mitchell’s Foundation of Christian Faith, with Dr J M King opposing current bishop actions.
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Philadelphia
George H. Bickley
Charles W. Pearson
Northwestern University
Methodist Theological
J. M. King
New York
Board of Church Extension
Board of Bishops
Professor Mitchell
Boston Theological Seminary
Mitchell
Pearson
Dr. Mitchell
Chair presented to Major C. A. Young by sanitary department
Foremen and clerks of the sanitary department honored retiring deputy superintendent Major C. A. Young with a banquet at the United States Hotel. Over a thousand employees joined in presenting a Morris chair. Robert H. Magwood spoke, William J. Saunders acted as toastmaster, with Maurice Jones John F. Wade and Daniel J. on as committee members.
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Sanitary Department
C. A. Young
United States
Department
Major Young
Morris
Robert H. Magwood
William J. Saunders
Maurice Jones
John F. Wade
Daniel J.on
High premiums mark Tremont Theatre circus sale
Auction at Tremont Theatre for Darnum and Daily Circus at Park Square Station drew high bids. James Connelly bought many top boxes for Boston society including a $123 box for Mrs. Oliver Ames. Several boxes sold above $100 with ringmaster B Nason Hamlin paying $122.50 for Box 53.
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Tremont Theatre
Darnum and Daily Circus
Park Square
Lewis G. Bird
James Connelly
Boston
Oliver Ames
Mr. Herrick
Mr. Connelly
B. Nason Hamlin
Connelly
Colonel Wainwright
Howard Russell
Jack’’ Gardner
Governor Crane
Thomas W. Lawson
Walter C. Bailey
Wadsworth
Mr. Stevenson
M. B. Mason
City Missionary Society reports strong year of aid and outreach
The City Missionary Society held its 8th annual meeting reporting receipts of 49 012 9 percent of a balance on hand 2998 69 at year start for missionary and charitable work. Activities include 56292 visits to families 17570 different families 3226 sick visits 61454 papers and tracts 608 Bibles to the destitute 576 Sunday school offerings 1474 meetings 560 employed 1515 aid to families 7796 garments 37335 fresh air car tickets 3850 harbor tickets 10826 country visits. Twenty two missionaries served the society this year. Officers elected President Richard H Stearns Vice President Rev Samuel KE Herrick D D Secretary Rev Daniel W Waldron Treasurer Samuel F Wilkins Auditor Timothy Smith.
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City Missionary Society
Richard H. Stearns
Samuel KE. Herrick
D. D
Daniel W. Waldron
Samuel F. Wilkins
Timothy Smith
Bladder Inflammation and Prostate Condition Warn of Urinary Pain
The article describes bladder inflammation and prostate neck irritation causing difficult urination. It notes risks from neglect leading to chronic catarrh, mucus, pus, and blood, plus possible ulcers and fatal decomposition if urine is retained. It promotes Smiths Buchy Lithia Kidney Pills as a remedy.
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Smith
Smiths Buchu Lithia Kidney Pills Advertised Cure
A 1901 letter from Pollard Arkansas praises Smiths Buchu Lithia Kidney Pills as a cure for gravel and bladder inflammation. The writer claims dramatic relief after nightly urination and requests mail order shipment, signing G W R McDonald and stating belief in the product’s curative power when used as directed.
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Pollard, Ark
W. F. Smith
Boston
Mass
Sir
Smith
G. W. R. McDonald
Pollard
Ark
Episcopalian Club Sees Officers Elected at Brunswick
The Episcopalian Club annual meeting at Hotel Brunswick elected officers led by President William Henry Turner and Vice Presidents Albert D. Bell Marcus Morton. Seventy attendees heard a seminar on education of young men for the ministry with speakers from Holy Trinity Brooklyn and Philadelphia.
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Episcopalian Club
Hotel Brunswick
William Henry Turner
St. Mary’s Church
Dorchester
Albert D
Charles S. Hamlin
St. Mary's Church
Samuel D. McConnell
Holy Trinity Church
Brooklyn
Francis A. Lewis
Philadelphia
Hugh McBirkhead
Episcopal Theological School
Cambridge
Central of New Jersey orders large car and locomotive fleet
The Central of New Jersey Railroad places orders for 1000 box cars 20 passenger coaches 750 hopper cars and 500 gondolas with American Car and Foundry. Orlan & Hollingsworth builds 30 coaches for Central and American Locomotive Company constructs 60 locomotives. From Railroad Digest January 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
American Car and Foundry Company
Orlan & Hollingsworth Company
Central
American Locomotive Company
Railroad Digest
Cambridge Democratic City Committee Reorganizes for 11 Wards
A Cambridge meeting voted to raise ward representation to 11 next year. The committee size grows from 50 to 110. J. Frank Facey reelected chairman, John Buckley vice president, Edward B. James secretary, and Jeremiah J. Sullivan treasurer.
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Democratic City Committee
Cambridge
J. Frank Facey
John Buckley
Edward B. James
Jeremiah J. Sullivan
Smith's Buchu Lithia Kidney Pills Promised Cure Claim
Letters from Brockton Massachusetts praise Smith's Buchu Lithia Kidney Pills for curing bed wetting and improving bladder issues. A customer reports long standing trouble resolved after using the pills, and a second letter requests a replacement bottle citing benefits to rheumatism and nerves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Mass
W. F. Smith
Smith
P. J. Gogan
Peckham Ave
Smith's Kidney Pills Promise Quick Cure for Sick Kidneys
An advertisement touts Smith's Buchy Lithia Kidney Pills claiming rapid cures for bladder, rheumatism, and blood disorders. It offers 100 pills for 25 cents and free mailed samples from W. F. Smith of Boston, plus Pineapple and Butternut Pills for stomach and liver with similar pricing.
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Smith
W. F. Smith
Boston
Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
New York
Berlin Selectman Case Prompted by Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court ordered a writ of mandamus in Wheeler v Carter to compel Berlin Selectmen to recognize Henry A. Wheeler as a Berlin Selectman. The dispute arose from March and April 1501 meetings where Wheeler was elected moderator and declared as a three year Selectman, with the board attempting to remove him for not resigning. The court held the selectmen had no power to compel his vacating moderator or to bar his eligibility as Selectman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Henry A. Wheeler
Sidney B. Carter
Berlin
Selectmen
Wheeler
Mrs Shaw’s Gowns a Marvel for Capital Society
Mrs Leslie M Shaw and the former governor, soon to be Treasury secretary, travel to Washington. She spared no expense to outfit herself for social life, with dressmaker instructions to prepare all gowns expected of a woman in her position, a marvel to Des Moines society.
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Des Moines
Leslie M. Shaw
the Treasury
Washington
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