25 Years with Zion's Herald editorial milestone
The Rev. Dr. Charles Parkhurst completes a quarter century as editor of Zion's Herald, the Methodist denomination's official publication. The Boston Wesleyan Association, owners in trust, refrained from planned recognition at his request, and prints an official appreciation in this week's issue on the last page.
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Charles Parkhurst
Zion's Herald
Boston Wesleyan Association
Dr. Parkhurst
Dr Burkhart Vege table Compound Promises Low Price Cure
In a testimonial style pitch Dr Burkhart offers Dr Burkhart's Vegetable Compound at 25 cents to relieve stomach ills and bilious feelings, claiming it can cure constipation headaches and general malaise. He guarantees money back if unsatisfied and promises free trial treatment on request from Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Kilmer Swamp Root Note from Mrs Nordquist
Letter from Mrs John Nordquist of Galeton Pennsylvania praising Kilmer Swamp Root for back pain and kidney trouble relief. She states her husband recovered after using the medicine and notes she recommends it to friends. Dated May 14 1912 and sworn by J P W D Allen J P.
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John Nordquist
Galeton, Penna
W. D. Allen
J. P
Swamp Root Sample Offer From Kilmer Co.
A promotional letter from Dr. Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York urges readers to request a sample bottle of Swamp Root. It promises the sample will prove its benefits for kidneys and bladder and notes a booklet is provided. The Sunday Post is referenced for mentions and prices list regular bottle sizes at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Sunday Post
Conductor Karl Muck to Leave Boston Symphony?
Rumors say Dr Karl Muck will depart the Boston Symphony Orchestra after this season. Speculation centers on his next destination in Europe with Felix Weingartner named as potential successor.
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Karl Muck
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Europe
Boston
Felix Weingartner
Dr Muck Denies Boston Symphony Release Rumors
The Boston Symphony Orchestra dismisses rumors about Dr. Muck seeking release. His four year contract remains intact with the orchestra, and he has declined offers from Munich Vienna Berlin Darmstadt Paris. He will stay in Boston through the 1916-1917 season.
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
Mack
Dr. Muck
America
Europe
Munich
Felix Mottl
Vienna Opera
Berlin
Darmstadt
Champs Elysees Opera House
Paris
Boston
Bori Shines as Gilda in Boston Rigoletto
Lucrezia Bori starred as Gilda in Verdi’s Rigoletto at the Boston Opera House. Umberto Macnez sang the Duke in his Boston debut, with Ramon Blanchart as Rigoletto, Mardones Sparafucile, Severoni Maddalena, and Courcy as Dinema. Conductor Robert Maranzoni led a performance praised for Bori’s expressive voice and youthful charm.
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Lucrezia Bori
Gilda
Verdi
Boston Opera House
Umberto Macnez
Metropolitan Opera Company
Boston
Duke
Ramon Blanchart
Jose Mardones
Sparafucile
Elvira Severoni
Maddalena
Florence de Courcy
Giovanna
Michele Sampieri
Monterone
Robert Maranzoni
Miss Bori
Mimi
Macnez
Dinema
Mr. Blanchart
Miss. Bori
Quincy Man Dies by Fall at Niantic Quarry
Amos D. Hopkins, manager at Marietti’s pink quarries in Niantic, plunged 60 feet into a quarry pit and was instantly killed. The 50 year old, a Quincy, Massachusetts native, leaves a widow and two children.
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New London, Conn
Amos D. Hopkins
Marietti
Niantic
Hopkins
Quincy
Mass
Mexico Editorial Gratitude Sent to Boston Post
Telegram from Eagle Pass dated March 5 reports Mexico's constitutional army officials thank Boston Post for its March 24 editorial lamenting the president and vice president's deaths and denouncing Diaz Huerta Momdragon Blanquet and the commander-in-chief.
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Eagle Pass
L Ex
Boston Post
True Sons of Mexico
Constitutional Army
Diaz
Huerta
Momdragon
Blanquet
Paris Spring Frock Designs to Feature in Fashion Section
The latest Paris spring frocks with four color illustrations will appear in next Sunday's fashion section of the Post.
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Paris
Tremont Temple
Arthur K. Peck
England
London
Azores
Bay of Naples
Florentine Gallerie
Italy
the Land of Enchantm
Florence
Rome
Venice
Lakes
Abe
Doctor Page for Bishop Nominated at Massachusetts Convention
The Rev. Herman Page of St. Pauls Episcopal Church Chicago will be nominated for suffragan bishop of Massachusetts at the convention meeting April 9. Born in Boston and educated there he was Harvard class of 1888 orator, studied in Germany, trained in nursing at Massachusetts General Hospital, and served in Idaho before leading St Johns Church Fall River and later Chicago.
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Herman Page
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Chicago
Massachusetts
Page
Boston
Harvard
Germany
Cambridge Theological School
Talbot
Idaho
Massachusetts General Hospital
Brooks
St. John’s Church
Fall River
New Mexico
Daring Hold Up At South Station Ends With Escape
A bold hold up at South Station saw a gunman threaten a paymaster with about 900 dollars. Messenger boys drew alarms, Frank McDermott assisted in the response, and a broad pursuit followed as police investigated the suspect, possibly a former Pullman porter.
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Frank McDermott
McDermott
David Buckley
Lagrange Street
Holt
Pullman
Newton
Quincy Woman Dies From Bullet Wound
Paraska Slobodinikova killed herself with a gun at the greenhouses on How ard avenue Quincy Point Tuesday morning and died at Quincy City Hospital. Klim Kittrick her companion is held on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon based on her statements. A hearing before Judge Avery is set for one week from tomorrow and an autopsy will determine the case outcome.
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Paraska Slobodinikova
Howard Avenue
Quincy Point
Quincy City
Klim Kittrick
Kittrick
Avery
Signalmen Form Progress Local No 36 Brotherhood Railroad
The Elevated road signalmen who were linked with the New Haven Local Pioneer No 5 have formed their own chartered union under the name Progress Local No 36 Brotherhood Railroad Signal men of America.
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New Haven
Pioneer No. 5
Progress Local No. 36
Brotherhood Railroad Signalmen of America
Tona Vita Promoted For Nervous Debility In Modern Life
John Beazley Webb explains a triad daily plan eight hours each for work play and sleep but warns modern living strains the brain and nervous system. The tonic Tona Vita is advertised as a remedy, with rest and diet emphasized as key cures. Symptoms listed include back pain headaches fatigue and loss of vigor.
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John Beazley Webb
Boston
Daudet Drama at Opera House Tonight
Boston offers a rare chance to see Daudet's L Arlesienne with Bizet orchestrations. M Peter Paul Marcel leads a French troupe from Provence with a full cast and roles filled by notable players including George Dumestre and Marguerite Zegarra in a staged production at the Boston Opera House.
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Boston
Daudet
L’arlesienne
Bizet
Boston Opera House
M. Peter Paul-Marcel
Provence
Frederi
P. Paul-Marcel Preto
Mabto
George Dumestre Balthazar
Claude Benedict
OCB
Pelea
Melvil Mitifio
C. Lours L
M. Herve
E. Bourquin
Marguerite Zegarra
Carewe ST Chto
Paul-Marce
Lucie Marsell
L. Morelli
New England
Alphonse Daudet
G. Bizet
Paul Marcel
Andre Caplet
Labrador Beached In Sealer Hunt Sinking Vessel
The Labrador, a sealing steamer with 140 crew aboard, sprang a leak and was beached in a sinking condition off St John’s Newfoundland during the annual seal hunt. Crew evacuated safely. vessel likely a total loss. The captain steered toward shore to prevent catastrophe.
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ST. John’s
N. F
Labrador
Gulf of St. Lawrence
New York to Hire Policewomen for Street Safety
Mrs. O H P Belmont urged policewomen to aid vice stamping in New York telling a legislative committee that women are needed to protect girls in public places. Witnesses including City Comptroller Prendergast and Rev Dr Parkhurst supported longer terms for the police commissioner and stronger authority over subordinates.
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New York
O. H. P. Belmont
Legislative
Charles H. Parkhurst
Prendergast
George D. Page
Merchants’ Association
Wagner
Albany
Aldermanic Investigating Committee
Theodore A. Bingham
Bingham
Parkhurst
Whitman
McCullagh
Papes Diapepsin Offers Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement promotes Pape a Diapepsin as the quickest remedy for sour upset stomachs. It claims the medicine digests food in minutes and prevents indigestion from meals, available for 50 cents a large case at drug stores.
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Pape
Doctor’s Advice Column Recommends Home Remedies
Readers send medical questions to Dr. Lewis Baker with cures offered for stomach disorders goitre nervous weakness kidney and liver trouble catarrh dandruff rheumatism and coughs. Answers cite tablets syrups and tonics with directions and urge drugstore purchases and self care.
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