Died in State Prison under shadow of illness and crime
Alfonso Tavano aged 42 of 300 North Street died in Charlestown State Prison. Convicted of manslaughter for a fatal October 1904 stabbing, he served a five to nine year sentence. His health deteriorated, with leukemia and melancholia, and burial was set for Old Cambridge Cemetery. Frank Troglia arranged the funeral for Tavano’s wife, currently in Italy.
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Alfonso Tavano
North Street
Charlestown
Tavano
Frank Troglia
Italy
Joseph Longone
Prince Street
Cambridge Cemetery
New Haven Road Sees Record $53 Million Earnings
A high authority announced that the New Haven road will post gross earnings over $53,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, the largest in the company's history. The statistician based the figure on three quarterly reports and earnings data since the last statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Doctor Pittenger Seeks Pasteur Treatment After Bite
Boston dentist Dr. Lee R. Pittenger, bitten by a dog thought mad near 282 Columbus Ave, has traveled to the Pasteur Institute in New York for hydrophobia treatment. He remains under care as precaution while awaiting potential symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frizell
Boston
Lee R. Pettinger
Pasteur Institute
New York
Columbus Avenue
Lee R. Pittenger
Cadet Band Draws Crowd at Revere Beach Concert
A storm did not deter a good crowd at Revere Beach yesterday for the Charles Town Cadet Band debut at the State band stand. Amusement spots operated under charity permits, the bathhouse attracted visitors, and several hundred entered the water despite heavy surf. If pleasant conditions return, a large gathering is anticipated today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere Beach
Charlestown
War on gambling onboard ships sparks appeals to travelers
The White Star line posted a notice in the Cymric passenger list warning travelers of professional gamblers aboard Atlantic steamships. Managers urged patrons to discourage games of chance while avoiding interference with passenger freedom. 95 cabin and 850 steerage passengers traveled, including 164 Scandinavians and 206 Irish among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Star Line
The
Cymric
Charlestown
Uncle Sam’s Plan to Admit New Western States
The piece explains combining Oklahoma and Indian Territory into one state and uniting Arizona with New Mexico for statehood. It cites areas and populations: Oklahoma and Indian Territory about 70 430 square miles and 790 391 people. Arizona and New Mexico about 235 600 square miles and 317 241 people. It notes the combined Oklahoma Territory would be as large as Missouri and bigger than New England, while Arizona and New Mexico would exceed several small states in population. The President has signed the Oklahoma bill and Arizona and New Mexico voters face admission decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arizona
New Mexico
Ceesees
Texas
Missouri
New England
Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed by Leading Doctors
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery blends Golden Seal root Stone root Black Cherrybark Queen's root Bloodroot and Mandrake root with glycerine to treat catarrhal affections and related ailments. It is endorsed by professors from Jefferson Medical College New York University Bennett Medical College and others. The ad touts cures for nasal throat bronchial and gastric catarrh and cites heart disease relief and external ulcers. also promotes All-Healing Salve and Pierce's Pellets for liver and bowel issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
R. Bartholow
Jefferson Med. College
Coe
New York
Johnson
Medical Department
University of New York
Jno. King
John M. Scudder
Cincinnati
Hale
Chicago
Ellingwood
Bennett Medical College
Golden Medical Discovery
Golden Medical
Wm. Paine
New School
Prac
R. V. Pierce
Main Street
Buffalo
Butrick Body Search Moved to Hough's Neck Shore
Friends of Fred J. Butrick from West Canton join a water search off Hough's Neck a week after his drowning. Company E Ninth Regiment the Concord Club the El Dora Club and Blackstone Associates send reps to scan the shoreline while notices ask boaters to watch for the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Butrick
West Canton Street
Hough’s Neck
Company E
Ninth Regiment
Concord Club
el Dora Club
Blackstone
Pillsbury Dead Chess Champion Dies In Philadelphia
Harry Nelson Pillsbury, renowned chess champion born December 5, 1872 in Somerville Massachusetts, died in Philadelphia after months of illness. His career included wins at Hastings in 1895 and the American championship in 1897 and 1898, with famed blindfold feats and rapid memory skills cited by contemporaries.
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Philadelphia
Harry Nelson Pillsbury
Pillsbury
Somerville
Mass
Deschapelles
Boston
John F. Barry
New York City
St. Petersburg
Lasker
Steinitz
Tchigorin
Showalter
Cambridge Springs
Penn
Moscow
Vienna
Train Derailment at Proganitschnaia Kills or Injures 100
VLADIVOSTOK June 17 A passenger train derailed at Proganitschnaia station on the Chinese eastern railroad and about 100 persons were killed or injured in the accident.
Judge Wiggin Dies After Prolonged Illness
Malden reports the death of Hon. Joseph Farnald Wiggin born March 30 1838 Exeter New Hampshire four years mayor and former probate judge of Rockingham county He died at his home 154 Mountain Avenue after a lengthy illness Survived by nine children born in Exeter and educated at Phillips Exeter Harvard Law School Wiggin moved to Malden in 1880 where he maintained an office on State Street Boston
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Malden
Joseph Farnald Wiggin
Rockingham County
N. H
Mountain Avenue
Judge Wiggin
Wiggin
Exeter
Phillips Exeter Academy
Harvard Law School
William W. Stickeny
State Street
Boston
Porter, Havre Hill shoe man, dies at 59
General How ard L. Porter of Hav erhill a leading shoe manufacturer and Y M C A figure died suddenly at 59 from a cerebral hemorrhage. He once lived in Lynn where he served on the City Council and helped lay the cornerstone of the Lynn Y M C A. He also held NH posts including quartermaster general under Gov Sawyer and led state Y M C A and Sons of the Revolution groups.
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Haverhill
Howard L. Porter
Lynn
Lynn City Hospital
New England
Concord
N. H
Charles H. Sawyer
New Hampshire
Sons of the Revolution
Sodality Men at Communion at St Marys North End
Several hundred members of the Young Men's Sodality connected with St Marys Church in the North End attended the 7 30 oclock service yesterday morning and received holy communion in a body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Sodality
St. Mary’ S Church
North End
Sacred heritage in Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription claim
A persuasive defense of Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe known composition remedy for women. The article cites expert praise for unicorn root Helonias Dioica and other roots like Golden Seal, Blue Cohosh, Black Cohosh, and Lady's Slipper, arguing it offers genuine uterine support and cures for female ailments. It warns against secret nostrums and urges trial with patience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr.Pierce
John Fyfe
Eclectic Medical Review
Pierce
Helenias
Finley Ellingwood
Bennett Med. College
Chicago
John M. Scudder
Bartholow
Jefferson Med. College
John King
Woman Seeks Modesty Safe Treatment For Female Ailments
Dr. R V Pierce offers free letter consultations for women wary of direct exams. His Favorite Prescription is promoted as a private home remedy for uterine displacements and female weakness, with no alcohol or habit forming drugs and ingredients listed on the bottle. A booklet of endorsements is available post-paid.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Main Street
N.Y
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Revere
Liverpool
James B. Connolly
Athens
Rome
Pius X
Genoa
James Jeffrey Roche
London
Alfonso
Princess Ena
Paris
L. E. Keyser
Wyndham
America
Keyser
London Foreign Office
Pekin
China
Far East
Uncle Sam
Mavajo
Snoop
Haīī
Buffalo, N. Y
Butrick
Memry
Harry Pillsbury
Porter OF
Sodality
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