United States to Forward Jewish Protest to Russia
Officials state the Roosevelt administration will forward the petition from American Jewish and other faith groups to the Russian government. The move aims to address outrages against Russian Jews, despite Russia claiming it will not entertain foreign protests. President Roosevelt declined to discuss the statement for publication, saying State Department should present the position.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
United States
State Department
Roosevelt
State Department cites delay in Russian Jewish petition
A State Department official said the holdup in forwarding the petition from American Jewish citizens about mistreatment in Russia was due to the petitioners not supplying their addresses. The statement came in Secretary Hay's absence.
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Washington
State Department
Hay
Russia
Union of Three Denominations Reaches Union Platform
Pittsburg July 1 The joint committee of Congregational Methodist Protestant and United Brethren churches after an all day session reached a platform for their union. They considered a report from a subcommittee of five members from each denomination formed in Washington weeks ago. The report with amendments was adopted.
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Pittsburg
Washington
Unions Name Chief Marshal for Boston Labor Day Parade
At a joint meeting of the Boston Central Labor Union and the Building Trades Council William J. Fitzgerald was elected chief marshal for the Labor Day parade. Fred J. Kneeland was named secretary and William H. Taylor treasurer as plans proceed for the event.
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Boston Central Labor Union
Building Trades Council
William J. Fitzgerald
Boston
Fitzgerald
Fred J. Kneeland
Painters’ Union HS
William H. Taylor
Carpet Upholsterers’ Union
Market and Commission House Teamsters’ Union
Canal Street
Herman Robinson
New York
American Federation of Labor
Painters’ Union
Tyre
The
Bennett Street
Dr Bye's Balmy Oils for Cancer Cure Ad
An advertisement touts Dr. B F Bye’s Balmy Oils as a painless cancer cure. It claims home treatment without doctors, instant relief from pain, and thousands of cancers cured in three years. It urges sending for a book and mailing to Indianapolis Indiana.
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B. F. Bye
Indianapolis
Ind
Flat Worker Arrested in Back Bay Robberies Felt
Special Officer Burr of Fast Dedham street station captured George W. Shaffer 28 of Milwaukee, tied to a two week spree in Back Bay South End Roxbury. Jewelry worth over 600 identified by Mrs. Cook. clothing valued 169 identified by Mrs. Peterson. Shaffer held in 1200 bail for Superior Court. to face Judge Bolster on robbery charge.
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Burr
Dedham Street
George W. Shaffer
Milwaukee
Shaffer
Back Bay
South End
Roxbury
James Cook
Davison Street
Julia Peterson
Dwight Street
Superior Court
Bolster
Station 10
Editor Geddes Replies on Meditations on Marriage
Miss Alice Spence Geddes, editor of the Cambridge Press, reasserts her views in Meditations on Marriage and attacks the Cambridge Chronicle. She argues women should cultivate their strongest talent and not abandon it to duties as wife or housekeeper, condemning the notion that domestic work dulls a woman’s identity. She defends housekeepers who pursue their calling while developing their talents.
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Alice Spence Geddes
Cambridge Press
Cambridge Chronicle
Cambridge
Miss Clara McNamee Weds James Bradshaw in Cambridge Church
Miss Clara Agatha McNamee sister of Cambridge Mayor McNamee married James Edwin Bradshaw at St Pauls Church Cambridge Mt Auburn Street Somerville guest list includes Katherine Coveney. Best man Hugh McNamee. Couple to honeymoon in Manchester and announce home in Winchester by Oct 15 and 28.
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Clara Agatha McNamee
Mayor McNamee
Cambridge
James Edwin Bradshaw
Somerville
St. Paul's Church
Mt. Auburn Street
Katherine C. C. Coveney
Winter Hill
Hugh E. McNamee
Vacation Tours Across Champlain Islands and Canadian Rivers
A publisher offers a series of guided tours across Lake Champlain and its surrounding regions including Canada 1000 Islands Niagara Falls St. Lawrence River and Hudson area. Transportation only tours with all expenses paid and personally conducted trips. Send 2 cent stamp for illustrated Travel magazine from Simmons Marsters Boston.
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Lake Champlain
Canada
Provinces
1000 Islands
Niagara Falls
St. Lawrence River
Saratoga
Hudson River
Illustrated Magazine
Simmons & Marsters
School Street
Boston
Real test comes in honest value from merchants
The writer complains about honorary degrees while praising straightforward value in clothing ads. They contrast charity with real retail honesty, arguing that genuine bargains come from honest pricing, not misleading promotions. The piece denounces money‑down offers and promises better value through straight, value‑driven pricing.
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Nit
Merrill Case May Go Over
Moody Merrill and embezzlement charges face a delayed court decision as counsel sought a continuance due to absent witnesses. Judge Bishop reserved ruling after 6 pm and continued discussions with counsel and the district attorney. The defense suggested proceeding without the missing witnesses if needed.
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Moody Merrill
Tower
Judge Bishop
Bishop
H. Pillsbury
Sughrue
Merrill
Byron Chandler Cleared In Theatre Assault Case
Byron Chandler a wealthy Manchester, New Hampshire youth faced Judge Adams in the Municipal Court over an assault charge on a Colonial Theatre doorkeeper after smoking a cigarette. The judge suggested possible perjury on either side and noted the case not proved beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Byron Chandler
W. S. Whipple
Adams
Municipal Court
Colonial Theatre
Manchester
N. H
Court Rows Highlight Theft Convictions In City
In Superior Criminal Court yesterday William F Corkery of American Express and coworker Michale Roue were found guilty of larceny involving fourteen thousand dollars and posted bail though Corkery remained held on four thousand dollars. James Doyle the pickpocket on the Elevated in Charlestown was found guilty. Miles P Dow, charged with multiple petty thefts from Dorchester Gaslight slot machines, was found guilty.
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Superior
William F. Corkery
American Express Company
Michale Roue
James Doyle
Charlestown
Miles P. Dow
Dorchester Gaslight Company
Somerset not involved in Gleason affair says manager
Alfred Ames, manager of Hotel Somerset, states Gleason has had no interest since January last and resigned May first. Gleason owes the hotel 11400 secured by mortgage. debts largely incurred before incorporation. Rumor of Boldt taking charge denied. furniture belongs to the corporation, not Gleason.
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Hotel
Somerset Corporation
C. R. Gleason
Alfred 8. Ames
Gleason
The
Somerset
Hotel Somerset
Hote
Local Woman Credits Koch Lung Cure for Recovery
Mrs Eliza J K Thomson of Waltham Massachusetts says she endured six years of consumptive illness with coughing nightly chest pain and weakness. She credits the Koch Lung Cure at 361 Boylston street Boston with a complete cure verified by two life insurance examinations.
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Boston
Waltham
Koch Lung Cure
Boylston Street
Eliza J. K. Thomson
Exchange Street
Waltham, Mass
No Poison Found In Thayer Body After Exhumation
Professors Hills Harrington and Wood found no trace of poison in Edwin N Thayer Newton after exhumation. Dr Frank W Draper had earlier certified death from natural causes following an autopsy. Life insurance of 470000 prompted review by several insurers.
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William B. Hills
Charles Harrington
Edwin N. Thayer
Newton
Thayer
Frank W. Draper
Draper
Hills
Harrington
E. S. Wood
Bricklayers Seek Formal Wage Agreement On Advances
Five hundred fifty members of the Bricklayers Union have received 55 cents an hour. Two hundred fourteen report they have not obtained the advance. Mason builders and journeymen favor a formal agreement on hours and wages and the union agrees to confer with the builders whenever they seek a conference.
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Bricklayers’ Union
Mason Builders
Mason Builders’ Association
Family finds health with Postum cereal changes life
A woman shares a long battle with health and stomach trouble that improves after switching from coffee to Postum cereal. She credits Postum with renewed strength for herself and her seven member family and mentions a $7500 prize promotion by the Postum Co.
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Bradshaw—M’namee
LABOR
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Summer St
C. E. Woodward & Co
Hoffman House
James G. Blaines
Brug
Superior Criminal Court
J. S. Waterman & Sons Fc
Uneral Undertakers
Washington St
Dudley Street
Schulz
South Boston
Catherine E
John Schulz
West Newton St
Coffey
Postum
Postum Co
Mailor
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