Changes at Everett Steel Plant stir rumors of misdeeds
U S Steel Company of West Everett faces unfounded rumors after several high salaried officials reportedly left. Treasurer Charles S. Miller denies sale of his house and dismisses reports of company losses or government troubles while noting payroll economies. The firm lists assets of about 3.1 million with 96 thousand in debts and continues operations in metals casting and patent work.
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United States Steel Company
West Everett
Charles S. Miller
Post
Eugene Edwards
W. W. Montgomery
West Virginia
Massachusetts Commissioner of Corporations
Oliver Street
Nate Oliver's Flying Machine Promises Breakthrough In Air
Nathan Oliver, a Mattapoisett Neck farmer in New Bedford, declares he has reached a point where he can build an airship that not only sails the air but remains aloft as long as its operator’s strength lasts, though he has limited time for the project due to farming duties.
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New Bedford
Nathan Oliver
Mattapoisett Neck
Mr. Oliver
Santos-Dumont
Warner's Safe Cure Endorsement By Michel Blandypos
A testimonial from Michel Blandypos of New Orleans praises Warner's Safe Cure for curing years of bladder inflammation and headaches. The letter claims seven months of sole use led to recovery, urges kidney and bladder disease testing, and promotes Safe Cure and Safe Pills as safe, non narcotic remedies available at drug stores.
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Michel Blandypos
Marlowe Club
New Orleans
Warner
Indorse
Marais St
New Tleans
Bright
Warner's Safe Care Co
Rochester
N. Y
Valet Robs Young Boxer Jack Munroe in New York
John Munroe the young fighter was robbed by his valet on Thursday night. Police say the valet fled with a diamond ring worth 300 dollars and two rings valued at 12 dollars each, plus another ring worth 14 and 16 dollars. No trace has been found.
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John Munroe
New York
Minstrel Show Planned by Charlestown Catholic Club
The Catholic Literary Union of Charlestown organizes a two night minstrel at Bijou Theatre on April 27 and 28. A strong chorus and many Charlestown politicians will participate with James J. Phelan as interlocutor. End men include Edward L. Quigley M J Mitchell Dolan Sullivan Teague Dennison Mahoney C Mahoney.
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Catholic Literary Union of
Charlestown
James J. Phelan
Edward L. Quigley
M. J. Mitchell
To Cure Grip in Two Days by Quinine Remedy
An old box advertises E. W. Grover's laxative quinine cure for grip with a promise of two day relief. The label includes a signature and price of 25 cents.
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E. W. Grover
Dorchester Conquest Looms for Ex-Congressman Fitzgerald
Ex-Congressman John F. Fitzgerald settles in Dorchester and builds a political surge as ward alignments shift. He gains youth and elder supporters, champions local schools, improves public works, and draws battles among wards 16 20 and 24 as he moves toward a mayoral bid.
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John F. Fitzgerald
Dorchester
Congress
Dudley Street
Ward 6
Fitzgerald
Boston
Ward
Fred
Gore
Naphen
Inventor Seeks Airship Canopy Redesign for Lift
Oliver, a preventive genius with several patents, plans a major redesign of his airship canopy. He abandons the umbrella shaped top for a rectangular, longer than wide sail to provide sustaining and ascending power. The top, currently made of umbrella wires with Holland drilling, would be controlled from the car below.
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Oliver
Holland Drilling
A Change for the Better with Stuart's Catarrh Tablets
Physicians praise Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a convenient remedy containing red gum, blood root and hydrastin and free from cocaine or opiates. Dr J J Reitinger and Mrs Jerome Ellison share that regular use cleared head and throat, reduced catarrh, and helped their families avoid winter illness and school absences.
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Stuart
J. J. Reitinger
Jerome Ellison
Wheeling
Lowell banker Fred Howland Ela fatally shoots self
Fred Howland Ela formerly cashier of the Appleton National Bank of Lowell shot himself at his home 90 Parkview Avenue after a period of illness and mental strain. He died soon after as Mrs Ela and his son learned of the tragedy, with sympathy shown for the family.
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Lowell
Fred Howland Ela
Appleton National Bank
Parkview Avenue
Freeman
Appleton Bank of
Police Now At Odds In Burdick Case
Read excerpts discuss an inventor’s bird theory and propulsion ideas for a flying machine. The Burdick murder case sees police uncertainty, with a key female suspect disputed by officials. Deliberations continue as detectives pursue leads and statements from Dr and Mrs Paine with legal counsel involved.
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Burdick
Police Department
District Attorney’s Office
Bull
Meyer
Ashland Avenue
Cusack
Coatsworth
Seth T. Paine
Batavia
Elmwood Avenue
Philip V. Fennelly
Town Treasurer Impasse Over Salary Increase
Wakefield March 6 The town nearly lacks a treasurer as Thomas J Skinner refuses the oath of office pending a salary increase. He has earned 400 annually, duties rising last year prompting a raise but the town warrant keeps 400. He will resign if not raised. action expected next Monday.
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Wakefield
Thomas J. Skinner
Skinner
Stoneham 2 Woburn 0 in Eastern Middlesex league
Stoneham defeated Woburn 2 to 0 in a fast roller polo match in the Eastern Middlesex league series. Both goals were scored by Turnbull in the final period.
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Stoneham
Woburn
Turnbull
Dr Agnews Catarrhal Powder Relieves Cold Symptoms
One puff through the included blower diffuses powder over nasal passages. It relieves catarrh hay fever colds headache sore throat tonsillitis and deafness. Priced at 50 cents.
Petition for a veto targets Lawrence Police Commission bill
In Lawrence on March 6 opponents push a veto move if the bill passes without referendum. A petition to Gov Bates would urge a veto, signed by citizens across parties. Public indignation meetings may be planned as a response to testimony at a Boston hearing and local political tensions rise.
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Bates
Boston
Swedish couple in Cambridge vanish after note to family
Mrs. Lindquist of Roxbury leaves husband Axel and 14 year old son with no clear plan after eloping with Cambridge cabinet maker Peter Smith. She takes belongings and $70, while Smith, acting as Knights of Pythias secretary, carries money. Officers note their estrangement and past theatrical ties with the Swedish Glee Club.
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Axel Lindquist
Roxbury
Peter Smith
Cambridge
Ark of Newton
Lindquist
Mr. Smith
Knights of Pythias
Smith
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Miller
B. L. Gage
Hamlin
Mr. Miller
Fore River Company
Nate
Mattapoisett Farmer
Jack Munroe
Cluett
Peabody & Co
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
St Milk Street
Chas
H. Flood
Federal Street
H. Curtis
Somerville Junction
Mattapoisett
Red Riding Hood
Hood
A. C. Patmer
N. H
Lawrence
Police
William J. Bradley
Marshal Houghton
Grant
James A. Coughlin
Frederick Patch
Newton
Alma Lindquist
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