Harvard Experiments With Wonder Rays Through Wood
Harvard Professor Trowbridge reports positive results photographing through wood and human hand using Crookes tube and Tesla coil setup inspired by Rentgen. He notes rays pass through thin wood and flesh but are blocked by glass, with potential surgical applications and further verification from Germany pending.
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Trowbridge
Jefferson Physical Laboratory
Harvard
W. C. Rontgren
Wurzburg
Germany
Cramer
A. W. Wright
Yale
Wright
Eldwin H. Hall
Department of Physics
How to Make the New Light Cathode Rays Discovery
A historical overview of cathode rays from Crookes tubes describes the term cathode rays as energy emitted at the cathode, capable of passing through glass and other materials. It explains the tube’s structure with an anode and cathode and notes Crookes experiments showing brilliant phosphorescent effects as current passes.
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Crookes
Rentgen
Hertz
Lenard
Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences
Berlin
Geissler
Dual role man Davis missing amid bigamy charge
Charles E. Davis an electrician from Boston and North Cambridge is missing while a warrant for bigamy stands. His wife Blanche Davis recounted inquiries in Clinton where she learned he wed another woman and took the Clinton couple to her home before he vanished after a supposed job call.
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Charles E. Davis
Boston
North
Cambridge
Blanche Davis
Clinton
Davis
Catholic Alumni Meet Forms Lay Catholic Alumni Group
Boston College hosted a gathering of Catholic alumni discussing a new association. Debate focused on eligibility including lay Catholic graduates and Catholic college graduates from any college, with some advocating Protestant inclusion. A motion passed limiting membership to lay graduates of Catholic colleges and Catholic graduates of any college. A constitution committee and a three-member recruitment panel were formed, and another meeting set for three weeks to advance steps.
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Boston College
William G. MacDonald
Henry J. Cottrell
Holy Cross
T. W. Coakley
John D. Drum
Mangan
E. A. McLaughlin
J. T. Connelly
John A. Brett
Edward A. Mclaughlin
Ames T. Connelly
W. D. Madden
Mt. St. Mary’s
John J. Dockry
Fordham
T. W. Coakny
John Db.trum
Francis H. Barnes
Ancient Brass Buttons Unearthed on North Market Street
Fifty unusual brass buttons were dug up by workmen installing a sewer on North Market Street. No two designs were alike, suggesting antique origins. Locals speculated they might be from Captain Kidd or European ships, but authorities offered no confirmation. Some buttons sold for fifty cents each amid the bustle.
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North Market Street
Post
Captain Kid
Boston Harbor
Green
Massachusetts Historical Society
Europe
Proofs Make Facts Educate Americans on Kidney Pills
The piece argues education via daily papers boosts belief in cures like Dean's Kidney Pills. A Boston resident, Mrs. McGregor of 75 Meridian Street, East Boston, credits the pills with curing her kidney pain after buying at Knight's Pharmacy, 97 Court Street. The ad claims nationwide proof and urges purchase at 50 cents per box from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, NY.
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United States
Daily Papers
Dean
Boston
McGregor
Meridian Street
East
Knight’s Pharmacy
Court Street
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Stage Irishman debate provokes public crusade
John J. Ryan of East Boston argues against caricatured Irish on stage and praises Judge for raising the issue. He cites "Tattered Pat" and other examples, notes past ridicules in American theatre, and urges Irish communities to form a crusade to remove the mockery from the stage.
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Judge
McLean
London
Austin & Stone’s
Hollis Street Theatre
Glen-da-Lough
Iolanthe
Dixey
House of Lords
Puck
John J. Ryan
Boston
Census Revelations From New York City Tabulations
The census shows 10 342 more females than males in the city with 920 009 males and 931 001 females. Ages 20 to 29 show 96 690 men and 120 74 women, and 56 9 more males than females aged over 65.
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New York City
Shipping news and maritime notices along the waterfront
Washington hearing on the Loud bill to license second and third officers. business trips by Yarmouth Steamship Co. officials. vessel repairs and preparations for fishing season. tugs fail to free the Carrie Easter. damaged pulp cargo and chalk sinkings. major cotton shipment from Leyland line. buoy resets and missing markers. a new car float stuck at Kelly’s yard. Atlantic vessels report storm damage near Bermuda. various coast guard buoy operations noted.
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William S. Durkee
Central Railroad
Honeybrook
Washington
House of Representatives Commerce Committee
American Association of Masters and Pilots
L. E. Baker
Yarmouth Steamship Company
Boston
Yarmouth
Michael O’brien
Arthur Binney
James Dunn
Lord Erne
London
C. A. Campbell
Chelsea
Virginian
East Boston Whiting Company
National Dock
East Boston
Leyland Line
Liverpool
Henry Clay
Samson
Nash’s Rock
Handkerchief Shoal
Kelly’s Shipyard
Metropolitan Steamship Company
Egremont Castle
Lewes
Del
Java
Bermuda
Jewelry Thief Arrested in Indianapolis on Boston Indictment
George W. Ward alias Emerson was captured in Indianapolis for an outstanding Boston indictment on larceny after skipping bail four months ago. Ward and accomplice James Sullivan, nabbed last Summer by Inspectors McCausland and Whitman in this city for stealing jewelry from three Boston firms. Sullivan pleaded guilty, got 18 months, and died in his cell six weeks into confinement.
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George W. Ward
Emerson
Indianapolis
Boston
Ward
James Sullivan
McCausland and
Whitman
Albert Fitzmeyer
Bromfield Street
BE. Boyle
Washington Street
George Bleiter
Essex Street
Sullivan
Caution urged as coughs may signal neglect in care
By highlighting coughs as potential signs of neglect, the UIL conference urges vigilance and timely medical evaluation. Authorities emphasize recognizing symptoms early to prevent complications and ensure proper treatment for at risk individuals.
Many Theatrical Events Highlight Boston Stage
The article previews multiple city performances including A Contented Woman at Park Theatre and The Shop Girl at Hollis, with Violet Lloyd acclaimed. It notes charity benefits for Carney Hospital at Columbia Theatre, Gilbert and Sullivan at Castle Square, Sothern’s Prisoner of Zenda at the Museum, and other acts by Ward and Vokes, Nawn, Wilson, and the Emerson School of Oratory benefiting libraries.
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Violet Lloyd
Hollis
Mr. Sothern
Castle Square
Carney Hospital
Columbia Theatre
Mme
Gertrude Auld
Emerson School of Oratory
Funeral Service Honors Theodore Runyon in Berlin
A memorial service for Theodore Runyon United States ambassador to Germany was held at St George s Episcopal Church Berlin with Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern attending The Emperor and Empress sent wreaths and an overflow service was arranged for Sunday The American colony and diplomatic corps expressed condolences in formal resolutions directed to Mrs Runyon the President and the State Department.
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Berlin
St. George’s Episcopal Church
Theodore Runyon
United States
Germany
Drs
Fry and
Dickie
St. George’s Church
Runyon
Prince Leopold of
Whohenzollern
Ambassador Runyon
Kreisman
Charles de Kay
State Department
Washington
Subscriptions Rise for Peabody Reimbursement in Atwood Suit
Campaign to reimburse Frederick W. Peabody exceeds 490 dollars as supporters rally to cover costs from the fight against Congressman Atwood. City notes mention health board issues, street accidents, and a court arraignment for larceny.
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Frederick W. Peabody
Atwood
Board of Health
S. S. Hills
Jamaica Plain
Clark
Norfolk House
Cambridge
South Boston
Dover
Washington Streets
Box 9
Charter Street
New England Baking Company
Patrick Hince
East Second Street
Emerson Street
Charles B. Catchett
Chelsea
Union Station
Catchett
Bigelow, Dowse & Co
Franklin Street
Military circles buzz over Ninth Regiment G party scandal
In New York rumors swirl about Company G entertainment with a stag party and a famous dancer whose attire drew sharp shock. A boiler blast at Hollidaysburg Iron and Nail Co. killed five and wounded twenty three. Henry S. Martin of Keene is named as a national bank examiner candidate. James Lee of Middletown was arrested for assaulting his wife amid jealousy over her beauty.
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New York
Ninth Regiment
Hollidaysburg Iron and Nail Company
Hollidaysburg
Penn
Henry S. Martin
Keene
N. H
National Bank Examiner
James Lee
Middletown
Conn
Executive Council Announces Governor Appointments
The Executive Council met yesterday and received governor appointments including Six-Senator E. F. Lyfori as special justice of Springfield police court replacing C. L. Long who resigned to become probate judge Emily Talbot of Boston named trustee for Westboro Insana Asylum F C Lowell of Boston named trustee for Worcester Lunatic Hospital Alvah Barrus of Goshen Northhampton Lunatic Hospital S W Hopkinson of Bradford named trustee for Danvers Lunatic Hospital with reappointments G C Tobey named trustee for Taunton Lunatic Hospital succeeding J J Russell whose term expired
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E. F. Lyfori
Springfield
C. L. Long
Emily Talbot
Boston
Westboro Insana Asylum
F. C. Lowell
Worcester Lunatic Hospital
Alvah Barrus
Goschen
Northampton Lunatic Hospital
W. Hopkinson
Bradford
Danvers Lunatic Hospital
G. C. Tobey
Taunton Lunatic Hospital
J. J. Russell
Vermont Public Building Fire Claim Precedent Set
Comptroller Bowler of the Treasury says the interior finish contractor for the St. Albans public building destroyed by fire is owed 4710, the unpaid balance. The firm claimed 12450 and has already received 6890. This first ruling may set a precedent.
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Washington
Bowler
The
Treasur
St. Albans
Illness of Hon. William H. English in Indianapolis
The Hon. William H. English remains confined to his hotel room in English's Hotel. Dr. Hays reports his condition is serious but not dangerous. He is suffering from inflammatory rheumatism and grip.
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Indianapolis
Ind
William H. English
English
Hays
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Lonengrin
Tremont Theatre
Francis Wilson
Jennie Yeamans
Bowdoin Square
Bessie Brent
Miss Lloyd
Charles R. Sturges
Ward and Vokes
Chinatown
Castle Square Theatre
Ida
Tom Nawn
Keith's
George Wilson
Howard Atheneum
Nelson and Milledge
Browne and Harrison
McMahon
King
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Hallman
Pavanillos
Max Pettingill
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Mildred Howard
Reilly and Woods
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Vetrio
Sam T. Jack
Palace
Mr. Jack
Grand Museum
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This
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WON
Les
Stoddard
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Merman the Wader
Zat Zam
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MR. English
Bull Fichter Burlesque Company
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Jean Soonerete
Hello and
Milledge
Leq Deryalto
Milord Howard
Marvelles
Frank Latowa
Browne and
Harrison
Cor, Washington and
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GCRA
Jos. J. Dowling
Myra Davis
Handel and Haydn
B. J. Lang
Boston Music Hall
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Carlotta Desvignes
Charles A. Knorr
James Fitch Thompson
the Society
Horatio W. Parker
Music Hall
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Tremont St
Otc Oe
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the Nawns
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Mai
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Tannhauser
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Austin & Stone
Tremont Row
Scollay Sq
Okinetta
Hirute
ART Club
Adelina Ladies’ Orchestra
Caroline Miskel- Hoyt
Boston Museum
Zenda
Boston Bicycle Show
N. E
Mechanics’ Fair
Maze Edwards
Portland
Bay State
Portlave India
Ners
Beasage
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