Ire Bell To Mail Letter
Peter Fournier, visiting Haverhill from Canada, wrote a letter to his parents after encountering a red mail box. Curious locals and fire officials misread the scene as a fire alarm when he opened the box, delaying the mail as Currier translated and guided him through the postal procedure.
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Haverhill
Peter Thournier
Canada
Willey Street
Uncle Sam
Fournier
Gordon
Currier
Astor Alimony Talks Ahead of Divorce Ruling
Counsel for Mrs. Jacob Astor to appear before Justice Mills in White Plains New York to seek permanent alimony after the interlocutory decree. Reports say $50 000 yearly alimony offered and $400 000 yearly demand. Colonel Astor reportedly counters with a much lower figure.
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New York
Jacob Astor
Justice Mills
White Plains
N. Y
Colonel Astor
Astor
Gilman Ordered to Reply to Finance Commission Report
Soldiers' Relief Commissioner John L. Gilman is instructed to prepare an answer to the Finance Commission's recent report criticizing his department. The Soldiers' relief committee of the City Council chaired by Councillors Hale Curley and Buckley directs this action.
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Soldiers’ Relief
John L. Gilman
Finance Commission
Soldiers’ Relief Committee
Council
Hale, Curley and Buckley
Lexington Ice Fete Success
The winter carnival at Twin Elm Spring grounds in Lexington raised funds for the Boston Floating Hospital. Treasurer Edward B. Worthen sent the net proceeds to C. Loring Briggs, supporting a week of care for sick babies and a five year endowment for a carnival bed. The event was praised for its artistic display and civic support.
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Twin Elm Spring
Lexington
Edward B. Worthen
C. Loring Briggs
Boston Floating Hospital
First Chinamen Enter Country Under New Immigration Law
Nine Chinese men arrived on the steamer A. W. Perry in Boston marking the first entry under the new immigration law. The group includes students Tse Yuen Cheung and Wong Ying Lun and merchants Der Ben Fong Chu Wing Hoi, with others listed as laundrymen and merchants returning to the United States. Ling Tie, born in America, stays in Boston.
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United States
Boston
East
A. W. Perry
America
Canton
Quang Tung
Tse Yuen Cheung
Wong Ying Lun
der Ben Fong
Chu Wing Hoi
Der
Washington
Chu
New York
Tom Bing
Yung Toi Naen
Dong Sing
Lee Lee
Ling Tie
China
Chu Wing
Yung Tot Haen
Philadelphia
Columbus
States
Post
Masses Pay Citys Bills
Former Governor Guild urged direct taxation would help the masses at a Huntington Hall gathering of the Women's Municipal League and the City History Club. He argued excess government spending raises rents and prices, urging everyday patriotism and civic responsibility.
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Guild
Women’s Municipal League
City History Club
Huntington Hall
New England
United States
Private citizen resumes life after illness and politics
He described himself as in good physical condition after a brisk walk and recovering from sciatica. Despite rain keeping him indoors, he declared he is through with politics and will return to business soon, enjoying private citizen status.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Free Trial Pack
An advertisement promises a free trial package of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to prove their digestives power. It touts ingredients like hydrastis tincture and pepsin, claims purity, and notes a nationwide use with a 50 cent price for full packs. Send name and address to F. A. Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
United States
University of Michigan
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Building
Marshall, Mich
Dorchester Mayor Responds to Rumor of Ill Health
Former Mayor Hibbard tells a caller at his Dorchester home to judge for himself his health after rumors spread he was far from well. The exchange underscores local concerns about the leader’s condition.
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Hibbard
Dorchester
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