Kilmer’s Swamp Root Ad Warns of Kidney Trouble
An early 20th century Boston Daily Post advertisement warns of kidney disease symptoms and urges readers to try Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root. It promotes the product as a kidney liver and bladder remedy with sample bottles and a free information book, listing Binghamton New York as the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Bright
Kilmer & CO
Binghamton
WN. Y
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Boston Daily Post
City urged to end stone crushing plants and overhaul contracts
A city report argues the stone crushing system wastes money. It cites small outdated crushers, excessive staff, and poorly drafted contracts. The commission recommends shutting down plants, long term low bid contracts, and storing stone for emergencies to save about 100,000 per year.
Officials defend stone crusher use amid Finance Commission charges
Exposed officials accuse the Finance Commission of misjudging ledge operations. They cite lease obligations on the Columbia Road ledge and say payroll padding claims are unfounded, noting the Street Department chief's knowledge governs payroll needs.
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Columbia Road Ledge
Babson
Crocker
Finance Commission
City policy on stone crushing plants and contractor purchases
The speaker notes no reading of the Finance Commission report on stone crushing. The Bleiler plant is valued but shut down, with no crushing recently. The department previously used older workers, and the city was urged to cease stone crushing and buy crushed stone from contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Commission
Bleiler
Harris Weds Alice Nolan in New Jersey ceremony
Sam H. Harris, George M. Cohan's theatrical partner, wed Alice Merrill, sister of Mrs. Cohan, at Dr. Carl McDermott's home in Long Branch New Jersey. Justice of the Peace James S. White officiated. The couple will honeymoon briefly at the Laurel House in Lakewood.
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New York
Sam H. Harris
George M. Cohan
Alice Merrill
Carl McDermott
Long Branch
N. J
James S. White
Freehold
Hepburn Proposes 50 Cent Tax on Stock Trades
A House bill introduced by Representative Hepburn of Iowa on March 2 would tax the sale and transfer of stocks at 50 cents per hundred shares. The tax excludes collateral stock certificates not actually sold and would tax upon delivery of the stock certificate or issuance of a new certificate when a sale memorandum is attached.
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Washington
Hepburn
Iowa
Strange life history of Haverhill woman
A Haverhill woman Ada C Shaw later known as Ada C McGrath faces arrest after multiple marriages tied to Benjamin Quinney and missing husband Charles A White. The case centers on whether White was legally single when Ada wed Quinney, and whether her later marriage to McGrath was lawful. Court proceedings noted the absence of White’s trace and the contested legality of prior unions.
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Charles A. White
Madison
Winifred
White
Kennebunk, Me
Benjamin J. Quinney
Mr. Quinney
Haverhill
Mr. McGrath
McGrath
Martha A. Clough
Mack
Quinney
Boston
Sullivan Street
James Quinney
Pleasant Street
W. J. McDonald
William A. Moody
Kennebunkport
Washington Avenue
Ada C. Shaw
Lancaster
N. H
M. D. Wolfe
South Christian Church
Minnie Banford
Shannon
Hussey
Glacia Calla Roy to Be Taken to Sanitarium After Crime Rumors
Glacia Calla Roy experiences a rapid physical and mental decline at Newington, seeks departure with adviser George Hodgdon, and plans a New York stage return while detailing her version of the murder. Hodgdon accompanies her to New York as authorities prepare official steps.
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Newington
Glacia Calla
New York
Glacia Calla Roy
W. O. Jenkins
Sonny
George E. Hodgdon
Cooper's New Discovery Prompts Boston Health Crusade
The article praises Cooper's New Discovery as a medical education campaign that restored thousands to health. It notes high sales at Jaynes Drug Stores and includes Mrs. C A Dow of 894 Broadway West Somerville Massachusetts who endorses the remedy after years of catarrh and stomach trouble. She urges others to try the preparation and not doubt its curative properties.
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Boston
Cooper
Jaynes Drug Stores
C. A. Dow
Broad
Way
West Somerville
Mass
Glacia Calla Supposedly Serene Amid Hidden Grief
John Kelley claims Glacia Calla, famed for calm demeanor, hides a broken heart at home in Portsmouth. He says in her return she cries for hours and endures hysteria when alone, barely resting since the murder night, while she appears composed to reporters.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Glacia Calla
John Kelley
Post
Kelley A Crack Oarsman Glacia Calla's Stepfather Revealed
Portsmouth New Hampshire March 2 It was revealed today that Mr Kelley stepfather of Glacia Calla is Jack Kelley formerly a prominent oarsman in Boston He rowed for Crescent Boat Club winning banners and trophies now kept on display at his Newington home He also spent 15 years on exhibition teams for the Boston Y M C A and Newington farmer life has aged him but his athletic past remains vivid
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Kelley
Rockingham County
Gracia Calla Roy
Roy
Paris
George
Portsmouth
N. H
Glacia Calla
Jack’ Kelley
Boston
Crescent Boat Club
Newington
Boston Young Men's Christian Union
Young Men's Christian Association
Post
Jordan Marsh Employees Reunion At Mechanics Hall
More than 1000 Jordan Marsh Company employees and friends attended the second reunion of the Jordan Marsh Mutual Aid Association at Mechanics Hall last evening. The event drew firm officers and guests including Alcott Pennell of the Jones McDuffee Stratton Aid Association. The organization began on October 18, 1905, to aid sick employees and now lists about 200 members.
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Jordan Marsh CO
Jordan Marsh Company
Jordan Marsh Mutual Aid Association
Mechanics’' Hall
Alcott Pennell
Jones, McDuffee & Stratton Aid Association
Jordan Marsh
W. F. Watters
T. W. Mitton
W. D. Williams
F. W. Coombs
Coombs
P. J. Barry
Barry
W. F. Hawkins
George M. Evett
N. Brice
I. W
Boston Social Club hosts first social night at Appleton Street
The Boston Social Club held its inaugural social evening at 9 Appleton Street with about 500 attendees. President John F. Kenny introduced entertainers J. C. Duke, Maurice G. Walsh, William Troy, William Shine, James Shine, and Mrs Balache Feath erstone, followed by orchestral numbers and dancing. The president noted membership grew from 10 to over 1300 in under two years.
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Boston
Appleton Street
John IF. Kenny
J. C. Duke
Maurice G. Walsh
William Troy
William and James Shine
Balache Featherstone
Waterbury Businessman Shoots Man in North Washington Row
Antonio Valatte a Waterbury business operator shot Amalico Christie during a dispute on North Washington avenue Bridgeport with the wound described as probably fatal.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Antonio Valatte
Waterbury
Amalico Christie
Washington Avenue
Chronic stomach trouble tonic praised in period ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a stomach tonic that strengthens digestion and improves blood and nerves. It cites Miss Cynthia Hart of Lebanon Ohio detailing relief after using the pills and urges sufferers of dyspepsia to try them. Price is 50 cents per box, or six boxes for 2 50, with a free book available from the Dr Williams Medicine Co.
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Cynthia Hart
Mulberry Street
Lebanon
Ohio
Dr. Williams
Dr.Filliamy Medicine Co
Schenectady
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Glacia 10
New Hampshire
Gracia Calla Ray
June
George Hodgdon
Joy
Peach
Paul Roy
Glacia
Hodgdon
West One Wundred
Thirty-first Street
Gracia
George Carkin
Adam Taylor Company
John H. Bartlett
Robert Scott
Secretary of State
Callahan
New England
John F. Callahan & Co
Federal Street
Denna
California
Boston Social Club
Williams
Traymore
Atlantic City
Home
O. Marquett SR
Whits
Chance
South Boston
Catherine Ir
Charles J. Chance
6Th Street
St. Eulalia’s Chapel
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