Free three bottle offer from eminent chemist for consumption cure
An advertisement by T A Slocum of New York and London claims a reliable cure for consumption and related ailments. It promises three free bottles of his remedies to any reader who writes for the medicine, asserting widespread success and urging sufferers to act quickly.
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New York City
T. A. Slocum
London
Therore
M. C
Pine Street
New York
Giving Street
Boston Post
Medicine Testimonials From Pneumonia Recovery Letters
A collection of letters from Thomas J. McDermott, Allen S. Rogers, and Frank N. Murray praising T. A. Slocum medicines. They claim relief from pulmonary ailments, coughing, and pneumonia through samples and subsequent purchases, with gratitude and wishes for the seller’s continued success.
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Thos
J. M’dermott
Secretary Bliss Visits New York Private Matters Cited
The Hon. Cornelius N. Bliss secretary of the interior and his son arrived in New York from Washington last evening. Bliss says the visit has no political significance and is private in nature. He declined to discuss public affairs and plans to return to Washington after attending to personal business.
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Cornelius N. Bliss
Interior
Rnelius N. Bliss, Jr
New York
Slock
Ho- Vendom S
Washington
Murder Suspect Said to Have Struck Woman in Brooklyn Shop
In Brooklyn March 9 Mrs. Elizabeth man was found dead in her junk shop on Kent Avenue. Her head was crushed and the store showed signs of a violent struggle. A doctor summoned to the scene declared she had been dead for some time and that foul play appeared to be involved.
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Allen S. Rogers
Rooklyn
Elizabeth Man
Kent Avenue
Joseph B. Silsby
Rush
John Stetson
Stetson
Mr. Rush
Adah Richmond
Howard Theatre
Adah Stetson
Lane
Marion Bates
Larkelle
Katherine Stokes
Miss Stokes
Globe Theatre
Francis S. Sullivan
Sullivan
Joe Murphy
Adah Richmood
Mr. Stetson
Alden Street
Thomas M. Conant
Chelsea
King Funeral Honors Buried Millionaire at Bell Memorial Chapel
William H. King the alleged Rhode Island magnate was buried in a quiet Episcopal funeral at Bell Memorial Chapel within the cemetery. The service drew only five family members including two prospective administrators and a few elderly citizens. The double guard at the tomb was withdrawn as the heavy casket was lowered.
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Ewport
R. I
William H. King
Bennt Memorial Chapel
Cemey
Upholstery Service Offers Case Corner Furniture Deals
Local shop advertises affordable upholstery options and tailored furniture for home rooms. It promises custom fitting by expert upholsterers and emphasizes fair pricing to attract customers.
Norway Farm Oasis Rooms Adorned With Spet Twigs
An advertisement notes that rooms on a Norwegian farm oasis remain carpeted with spet twigs. It promises carpets as soft as wool and realistic Nature imitation, turning spaces into garden spots and invites readers to bend for the ABC Catalogue.
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ABC
Adah Stetson and John Stetson Marriage Controversy
Adah Stetson testifies about a 1870 marriage to John Stetson performed without witnesses after a legal license dispute. She recounts alleged abuse, forged or altered promises of money, and later life as Mrs Stetson, with letters and bills used as evidence. She states two children died, and details on residences and hotel meetings before his death.
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Quincy House
Mr. Morse
Luther N. Hanson
Adah Sullivan
John Stetson
Rae
Alden Street
J. Stetson
Maynard
Luther M. Hanson
Mr. Stetson
Remick
Boston
John
Romise
New York
Metropolitan Hotel
Washington Square Hotel
Adah Richmond
Savoy Hotel
Stetson
Herbert Magoun
Suffolk Savings Bank
Adah Stetson
Magoun
James Dudley
Elks Club
Howard Street
Howard Atha
Adah
Borst
Isaac B. Rich
Portland
Adah Borst
Gaston Here
Adah Amarann
Amarann
Margaret
Rich
Harry Bloodgood
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Canada
Gaston
John H. Russell
Parker House
John H. Borst
Bijou
Commonwealth Avenue
Kate Stokes
Richmond
John W
Grand Opera House
St. Louis
Adah Richmond Stetson Trial Details Old Boston Heir
The testimony centers on Adah Richmond formerly of the Howard Theatre and her marriage to John Stetson Jr. and the question of legitimacy. Witnesses recount stage life, alleged marriages, and prior liaisons with Stetson, with decorous courtroom notes on conduct, living arrangements, and papers.
Adah Richmond Testifies In Court Drama
Adah Sullivan later Adah Stetson, known as Adah Richmond on stage, testified as her marriage proposal followed a first meeting in 1870. She recalled agreeing after a December proposal and the couple headed toward a Catholic priest’s house near Cambridge.
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Adah Richmond
Adah Stetson
Adah Sullivan
Mr. Stetson
Joe Peate
Annally
Cambridge
Adah Stetson Transcript Reveals Marital Claims and Rebuttals
The cross examination of Adah Stetson covers claimed marriages, adoptions, and stage years from 1858 to 1883. She denies marrying Amorann or Borst, recalls adopting status and living with him 1863 to 1865, and describes tensions with John Stetson and disputes over names and residences.
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Richmond Stetson
Stetson
Gason
City Assemblymen
New York City
Joseph Amarann
Benjamin Harris
Adah
Amerana
Pedro Petraluchi
New York
Amerann
Collins Voltaic Electric Plasters Claim Quick Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Collins' Voltaic Electric Plasters as rapidly easing backache kidney and uterine pains strains and muscular weakness describing relief as an electric flash.
Beauty Book Sample Ad From J H Woodbury Boston
An old advertisement promotes J H Woodbury in Boston offering a Beauty Book sample for 10 cents. It markets facial soap and facial powder with claims of improving pimples wrinkles and skin appearance. The copy targets readers seeking facial care remedies.
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J. H. Woodbury
St., Boston
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Rapid Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder complaints cured in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. It relieves pain in the bladder kidneys and urinary passages and stops water retention almost immediately. Sold by George O Good & Co Boston.
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George
GOOD
Live trolley wire ignites on Warren bridge
A live trolley wire fell on Warren bridge in Charlestown causing a small blaze and frightening nearby horses around 7 PM. The wire writhed and lit up the bridge as two horses pulling light express wagons crossed, narrowly risking people. West End company emergency corps fixed the line and extinguished the fire.
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Warren Bridge
Charlestown
West End Company
Big Men Their Guests at Boston Civil Engineers Banquet
The fifteenth annual banquet of the Boston Society of Civil Engineers at the Brunswick Hotel drew large attendance and high spirits. President George F. Swain reported growth in membership and activity, with speeches on engineering education and the profession’s integrity.
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Boston Society of Civil Engineers
Brunswick Hotel
Association
George F. Swain
William R. Hutton
American Society of Civil Engineers
Societies of Engineers
TI. C. Mendenhall
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Charles P. Clark
New York, New Haven & Hartford Rad
Arthur Lord
Civil Service Commission
Boston Engineering Society
Commonwealth
W. B. de Las Casas
Metropolitan Park Commission
Amiel Swensy Blue
Carl B. Hiligard
Pau
Frantic Mother’s Act in City Fire Claim Two Lives
In a Brooklyn blaze at Auburn Place and Canton Street a five story building fire killed Charles Goddard and his 18 month old child. Mrs Goddard jumped from the fifth floor with the child and died later in hospital. Mrs Dunkin leapt from the third floor and cracked her skull. Goddard perished despite attempting to reach a fire escape.
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Brooklyn
Auburn Place
Canton Street
Charles Goddard
Ohio River Rises as Unprecedented Rain Floods Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville Indiana reports unprecedented rains with creeks out of banks and the Ohio River rising. No mail trains have arrived since yesterday as flooding lingers across the area.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Ohio River
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