Gibson Girl Vision in Divorce Court Sparks Harrowing Tales
A series of divorce testimonies in Judge Richardson's court reveal brutal marital strife. Alice M. Brown cites violent incidents by Henry P. Brown, Pauline Rosenthal describes constant abuse by Samuel Palter, and Urcilla A. Britton wins divorce from John W. Britton over his support of another lodger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Dan Cupid
Urcilla A. Britton
John W. Britton
Miss Blood
Pinckney Street
Missing 15 year old Annie Rafferty feared in Chelsea
Bernard Rafferty and family of 28 Spruce Street Chelsea report the disappearance of Annie Rafferty, 15, seen last March 8. Neighbors and Malden police have no leads. Annie is described as about five feet tall with blue eyes and brown hair. she may have left after conflicts at home following her mother’s death.
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Casey
Bernard Rafferty
Spruce Street
Chelsea
Annie
Malden
Towne
Annie Raffetty
Cure of skin eruption with Cuticura remedies praised
Claude N. Johnson explains he suffered two years from a severe skin eruption with itching. After trying a doctor, he found relief using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills and studying the Cuticura book. He states he is completely cured and offers to publish the testimonial dated June 15 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude N. Johnson
Maple Grove Farm
Walnut
Kan
Cuticura Skin Cure Promises Relief for Itching
An advertisement touts Cuticura products as cures for severe itching and skin conditions. It cites Cuticura Soap Resolvent Pills and Ointment, claims rapid relief when other doctors fail, and promotes availability through Potter Drug & Chem Corp and general druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Sole Ops
Boston
Mass
Bay State Gas Suit Against Rogers Heard In Court
The Bay State Gas Company of Delaware versus Henry H. Rogers filled the United States Equity Court session. Counsel Sherman J L Whipple stated the Coke Company borrowed at 6 percent to buy Rogers securities and could not pay more than 4 percent. He claimed Rogers controls Boston companies via J Edward Addicks, citing Albert C Burrage’s testimony. The case was continued until next Wednesday.
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Bay State Gas Company of
Delaware
Henry H. Rogers
United States Equity Court
Sherman JL. Whipple
Coke Company
Rogers Securities
Boston
Rogers
J. Edward Addicks
Albert C. Burrage
Mr. Burrage
B. & M. Men in Court for Railroad Theft
Seven of eight men arrested were charged with stealing and receiving Boston and Maine railroad property. Frank I. Morris was released without arraignment. Edward Fitzgerald waived examination and was held for grand jury in 200 dollars. The other six pleaded not guilty and their cases were continued to March 22 and 26.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Somerville
Frank IF. Morris
Parkhurst
Edward Fitzgerald
Gas Commissions Refer to Attorney General Over Gas Standards
The gas commissioners accuse Gascos subsidiaries Malden and Melrose Gas Light and Gardner Gas Fuel and Light of violating gas standards by using poisonous compositions and excessive ammonia and sulphurated hydrogen. They also cite several towns and multiple gas light companies for failing to file annual returns on time.
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Malone
Malden and Melrose Gas Light Company
Gardner Gas, Fuel and Light Company
Gardner Company
Belmont
Merrimac
Millers Falls
Reading
Block Plant Electric Light
Cape Light, Heat and Power Company
Chicopee Gas Light
Dedham
Hyde Park
Nourish the body with Scott's Emulsion
An advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as superior nourishment that digests easily and improves digestion, claiming it helps run down individuals and aids normal food absorption. The ad lists Scott & Bowne of 409 Pearl Street, New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Ex-Mayor Green Sees Social Change and Birthdays
The ex mayor and historian Dr Samuel A Green, age 76, discusses progress for women and politics at the Historical Research building. He notes women now compete in many vocations, but says marriages are often too late. Green, born in Groton on March 16 1838, is a Harvard trained surgeon and Peabody Fund agent.
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Green
Historical Research
Dr. Green
Samuel A. Green
Groton
Harrid University
Harvard Medical School
Paris
Peabody Education Fund
Waltham Vet Firemen Prepare Hand Tub for Season
The Watch City hand tub owned by the Waltham Veteran Firemen's Association is being overhauled and readied for the upcoming season. The group plans to attend several musters and will collaborate with the Newton Veteran Firemen's Association.
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Waltham
Waltham Veteran Firemen’s Association
Newton Veteran Firemen's Association
Mayor Harvey Stricken at Home with Bronchitis
Waltham reports Mayor Harvey confined to residence by illness. He traveled to Boston for treatment at the State House where he was seized by sharp pains. Dr. Chadwick diagnoses bronchitis.
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Waltham
Harvey
Boston
State House
Chadwick
Sebago schooner ashore near Beaver Harbor
Word reached St John that the American schooner Sebago from Boston to Philadelphia with laths went ashore at Beaver Harbor during a heavy gale last night. A tug was sent to assist. Captain Finley commands the 254 ton vessel built at East Deering Maine in 1883 with a crew of five.
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ST. John, N. B
Boston
Philadelphia
Beaver Harbor
Finley
East Deering
Constable Wins Travel Fee Claim In Tax Case
In the case James J. Callan v John O'Brien Judge Luce rules for Constable O'Brien of Watertown. O'Brien collected a tax bill from Callan plus costs of 2.70 including 20 cents for travel, which Callan argued was not authorized by law.
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Waltham
James J. Callan
John O’brien
Watertown
Luce
O’brien
Callan
Mrs Roosevelt Visits Groton
Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Groton from Boston by rail to visit Kermit Roosevelt at the local school. The stop followed the confirmation of a 20 student class at the school by Bishop Lawrence, which included Kermit. Mrs Roosevelt planned to return to Washington the next morning.
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Groton
Theodore Roosevelt
Boston
Fitchburg
Boston & Maine Railroad
Kermit Roosevelt
Hub Engineer Favors Panama Lock Canal
Frederick P. Stearns of Boston, a Panama Board of Consulting Engineers member and noted dam expert, testified before the interoceanic canals committee. He supported the lock canal plan and spoke on the Gatun dam as essential to the project.
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Washington
Frederick P. Stearns
Boston
Panama Board of Consulting Engineers
Interoceanic Canals Committee
Gatun
Clever burglar flees in cross country pursuit
In Newton on March 16 a daylight burglary led a youthful offender to outrun police and electric cars through Auburndale. The thief was found at F. W. Young’s home later rummaging the sideboard, smoking a cigar, with cutlery in pockets, and escaped via a back door.
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Newton
Auburndale
F. W. Young
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Max Palter
Salem
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Samuel
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Klein
Wolf
Madras
Cales
Alter
Ues
Norfolk
Panama
Hanover and
Portland Streets
The
Whipple
Coke- Rogers
Gasco
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Mrs. Roosevelt
Kermit
Lawrence
Panama Lock Canal
Phelan
Steptoe
Correc
Stetson
P. & S. Specials
Fowne
Bingham Derby
Hot Toursine
Boylston Street
Dr. Miles
Miles
Adelia Lane
Portage
Mich
Gwen
Puritan
Eine
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