Boylston Street Bridge Closure Hurts Local Merchants
Boylston street shopkeepers say months of bridge closure have cost thousands in sales. Merchants fear fire delays as fire engines must detour around the block while City Engineer and Mayor outline July start and September opening targets.
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Boylston Street
Prebbie Company
Hopewell Brothers
Boylston
Clereford
Newbury Streets
Massachusetts Avenue
Elevated
Jackson
Hibbard
Not a Particle of Skin on Body Case Clinches Cure
A rare eczema case described as the worst in 40 years sees a six month old baby bound for death. Blood oozed over the body, and she was wrapped in silk and carried on a pillow. The doctor reports a full remission and the child is now perfectly cured.
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Dr. C
Dr. B
James J. Smith
Buena Vista
Doctor Recommended Cuticura Remedies for Severe Skin Trouble
Testimonial from James J. Smith of Buena Vista Virginia describing infant dermatitis cured by Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. Claims eight cakes of Soap and three boxes of Ointment used with drastic prior illness. Includes product prices and Potter Drug details.
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Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Mass
More Pay for Mail Carriers Gains House Support
Washington March 13 Congressman Keliher of Boston led a House floor campaign for higher letter carrier salaries. The measure passed with Democratic and Republican backing, boosting 11,200 carriers nationwide by 100 dollars per year to a 1200 dollar salary. Kelcher drew praise from colleagues for the victory.
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Washington
Keliher
Boston
House
United States
Kelcher
Congressmen clash as postal bill faces party lines
Congressman OConnell of Boston, now assistant whip, rallied Democrats to line up behind the measure. Overstreet, chair of the Post Offices committee, opposed the bill citing economy and spoke at length. Kelcher accused Republicans of breaking faith with letter carriers and urged votes to honor promises as the $1,185,000 appropriation for the raise is debated.
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Congressman O'Connell
Boston
Congressman Overstreet
Kelcher
Kentucky Governor J C S Beck to retire from politics
Frankfort March 13 J C S Beck long serving Kentucky governor announces permanent and unconditional retirement at a banquet hosted by 300 Democrats.
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Frankfort
J. C. S. Beckham
Kentuccky
Morse Wins Temporary Advantage in Bankruptcy Fight
Charles W. Morse has gained a temporary edge in his bid to avoid bankruptcy as creditors seek to force liquidation. Charles A. Hanna as receiver for the National Bank of North America and two former bank employees filed with Judge Holt in U S Circuit Court to declare Morse bankrupt.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Charles A. Hanna
National Bank of North America
Holt
United States
Court denies receiver. Morse assets 38 million vs 4 million liabilities
Counsel argues Pringle and Shotwell not creditors under the law and their claims unliquidatable as stock-based. The court withholds appointing a receiver pending creditor status review while Morse's finances are assessed. Analysts estimate liabilities near 4 million against assets around 38 million at current market value, a figure promoters contest as unfair.
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Morse
T. G. Pringle
E. B. Shotwell
Mission gathers large crowd at St Patrick's Church
A big audience attended a week long mission for colored Catholics at the old St Patrick's Church on Northampton Street. Rev. Philip J. O'Donnell preached on perseverance. Archbishop O'Connell, closing the mission tomorrow, may offer guidance and blessing. About 20 converts reportedly joined the faith.
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St. Patrick's Church
Northampton Street
O'Connell
Philip J. O'Donnell
St. Philip’s Church
Southend
Fr. O'Donnell
Archbishop O'Connell
Free $1.00 Box Promises Safe Fat Reduction Solution
An advertising offer claims a free $1.00 Kelloge’s Safe Fat Reducer package will reduce fat safely while improving digestion and health. The writer asserts proven results from others who failed with dieting and exercise and promises to explain why listeners are fat.
Losses 62 Pounds With Kellogg's Treatment Claim
Mrs. 8 E Carter of Tracy Kentucky reports dropping from 210 to 148 pounds using Kellogg's treatment. She says she feels better than in fifteen years and credits the remedy and divine blessing. She invites correspondence from interested readers.
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8. E. Carter
Tracy
Lost 30 Pounds by Treatment Claim from Missouri Man
Mr. R. J. Richardson of Boleckow, Missouri, reports losing thirty pounds in thirty days after two months of treatment. He says he would recommend the treatment to any fat person and credits it with real results.
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R. J. Richardson
Boleckow, Mo
Quiet Chelsea Maid Marries Everett man
Esther M. Lowry 18 and Herbert Bakemann 19 wed secretly last Thursday in Providence. Bride returns to Chelsea then home to Everett where Bakemann works. Parents relieved with no major objections citing youth surprised but not opposed.
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Esther M. Lowry
Chelsea
Herbert Bakemann
Everett
Providence
John Lowry
Stockton Street
Elm Street
Lowry House
Bakeman
How Much Fresh Should You Lose No. Wholistic Guide
A fragment lists ideal height and weight for a well formed man with a note that women weigh about S pounds less. It includes a personal claim of vitality and a closing signature from J W Bechle Sr of Canton Ohio requesting another supply of Safe Tat Reducer.
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J. Wf. Bechle, SR
Cedar Street
Canton, Ohio
Woman Reports 83 Pound Loss After Treatment
Mrs. Fita Hamerick of 230 Fischer Ave Detroit describes completing seven weeks of a Safe Fat Reducer program and claims an 83 pound loss in three months with improved health, offering to refer others.
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Fita Hamerick
Fischer Ave
Detroit
Ohio's Fat Boy Loses 189 Pounds in 70 Days
A reader reports dropping from 474 to 285 pounds after using the Safe Fat Reducer for ten weeks. He notes steady, natural weight loss with no interference to daily duties and improved heart feeling, claiming the product fulfilled its promises.
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Ohio
If. J. Kellogg
Sir
Baby Bliss
Penn Grafters Convicted in Capitol Contract Case
Harrisburg March 13 The jury found guilty four men in the capitol conspiracy trial after six hours deliberation. John H Sanderson contractor William P Snyder former auditor general W L Mathews former state treasurer and James M Shumaker former superintendent of public buildings convicted of defrauding the state in the capitol project which cost about 18 million instead of an estimated 4 million.
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Harrisburg
John H. Sanderson
William P. Snyder
W. L. Mathues
James M. Shumaker
Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey Advocated For Early Cold Care
An ad urges using Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey at first signs of illness to prevent neglect and pneumonia. It claims early use saves time and money, avoids doctor bills, and cites physician approval. The genuine bottle bears the Chester H. Graves signature on the neck and face labels.
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Graves
Maryland
Chester Hl. Graves & Sons
Obesity Cure Testimonial From Shelby Woman
Miss Artie Adams of Shelby Ohio shares a testimonial about Kellogg's Safe Fat Reducer claiming dramatic weight loss. She states her current weight and expresses gratitude for the cure and its impact on her feelings and appearance.
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Artie Adams
Shelby
Ohio
Kellogg
Prominent Nurse Praises Safe Fat Reducer
Clara Elizabeth Doolittle a nurse with over fifteen years at top hospitals including New York City and homeopathic clinics endorsed Kellogg's Safe Fat Reducer. She states she weighed 200 pounds with chest 42 inches waist 32 inches and hips 48 inches after starting the treatment.
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Clara Elizabeth Doolittle
America
New York City
Homeopathic Hospitals of
New York
Remarkable Weight Loss Testimony From Clara Doolittle
Clara Elizabeth Doolittle reports four months of steady weight loss without adverse effects and improved well being. She credits Mr Kellorg for his work addressing fat burden and notes contact at Tekonsha Michigan Box 64.
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Mr. Kellorg
Clara Elizabeth Doolittle
Box
Tekonsha
Mich
Letter from Mrs. Bean Endorses Kellogg Safe Fat Reducer
Mrs FE P Bean of Monett Missouri writes to Prof F Z Kellogg praising Safe Fat Reducer. She says starting weight 192 1 2 pounds dropped to 150 pounds after a month and a half of treatment and reports feeling better. She states she recommended the treatment to several patients with similarly good results.
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FE. P. Bean
M. Tb
Menett, Mo
F. Z. Kellogg
Alre EK
Pb. Lean
M. D
Monett
Kellogg's Safe War Reducer Promises Skin Changes
A damaged note claims weight loss products cause skin problems including wrinkles. It warns that reduction methods may lead to sagging or wrinkled skin, a risk associated with certain flesh reduction treatments.
Kellogg's Sait Rat Reducer Coupon Offer
A vintage coupon promises a $1.00 package of Kellogg's Sait Rat Reducer with ten cents, postage, and a good faith claim of first use. Limited to one package per person, mailed in plain wrap with name and address filled in, supported by testimonials from many users.
Turned Down By The Court
About 12 Boston men who headed city departments and were discharged by Mayor Hibbard before their terms ended are in a Superior Court case. Charles H. Johnson, Quincy assessor, challenged the mayoral removal citing breach of contract. Judge Rugg dismissed the petition. the outcome could have sparked broad Boston legislative action. Health Commissioner Hayes and Pauper Commissioner John B. Martin were among those removed before their terms expired.
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Boston
Hibbard
Superior Court
Charles H. Johnson
Quincy
Shea
Johnson
Rugg
Supreme Court
Hayes
John B. Martin
Lipton Calls Shamrock Racer Not Shamrock 4V
Sir Thomas Lipton says after inspecting his new cutter near completion that the boat should be called Shamrock not Shamrock 4V. He reserves the lucky four-leaved shamrock for his next American cup challenger.
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London
Fairlie
Thomas Lipton
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