East Side Cohen wedding dazzles with diamonds and wealth
In New York City on March 19 a lavish East Side wedding linked Henry Cohen and Eva Cohen amid immense wealth. The bride wore satin and lace as diamonds decked the church and banquet hall. gifts included a $5000 gilded baby grand piano and a $50,000 cash dowry from the bridegroom’s father.
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New York
East Side
Henry
Cohen
Eva Cohen
Abe’’ Cohen
Harris Cohen
Baxter
Henry Street
Harry Cohen
Division Street
Papa Cohen
Harry
Eva
Harris
Uncle Harris
Lower East Side
Lenox Lyceum
Chicago
Two Years For Man Killing In Hartford
Henry Martin of Unionville pleaded guilty to manslaughter for shooting Sam Ruff during a drunken encounter on January 10 in Unionville. Noble B. Pierce defended Martin, noting Ruff's violent reputation. Judge F. B. Hall sentenced Martin to two years in jail and a $2 fine.
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Hartford
Conn
Superior Court
Henry Martin
Unionville
Sam” Ruff
Martin
Ruff
Hattie Travers
Eix
Noble B. Pierce
F. B. Hall
Massachusetts Benefit Life Association Mortality Rise Cited
The statement from Massachusetts Benefit Life Association notes low mortality in early years of the new company and higher mortality now. President Litchfield says the rise is normal with aging insurance companies and questions why others attack his firm.
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Massachusetts Benefit Life Association
Litchfield
Correction on Cambridge foundation case for Joseph Green
The Saturday report wrongly stated Joseph Green of Cambridge faced an accusation of placing soft brick in his building and being ordered to rebuild the foundation. Superintendent Gray explains only cellar piers were condemned. bricks were used unintentionally and the law required real brick piers.
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Joseph Green
Cambridge
Magee and
Grigg Streets
Green
Gray
Boston Kidney Health Ad Endorsed by Suffering Man
An old Boston advertisement promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a quick and permanent solution for kidney troubles. James McGonagle of 288 Sumner Street, E Boston, testifies after 20 years of backache and urinary issues, praising the pills and urging others to try them. Sold by dealers. Foster Milburn Company of Buffalo is listed as sole U.S. agent.
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Boston
Dean
James McGonagle
Sumner St
Woodbury Drug Co
Maverick Square
Doan
Foster- Milburn Company
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Mayor Quincy Expands City Offices Amid Taxpayer Scrutiny
Boston officials clash with the mayor over new salaried posts created without council consent. Colonel John Wheelwright and Nathan Brock each receive 5000 yearly, while Corporation Counsel Bailey seeks 6000 for two assistants. City factions warn of diluted oversight as reforms shake the administration.
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Boston
John T. Wheelwright
Law Department
People’s Chosen
John
Law
Quincy
Nathan Brock
Bailey
Merchants’ Municipal
Curtain Snippets and Stage News From Boston Theaters
The piece highlights Eon Mulle’s return with The Brownies at the Hollis and Boston Museum shows. Nancy Macintosh, Little Tuesday, Fanny Davenport, Nancy McIntosh, Giacinta Della Rocca, and other stars are noted with upcoming engagements at Tremont, Castle Square, Columbia, Grand Opera House, and Howard Atheneum.
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Eon Mulle
Boston
Brownies
Nancy
Dedham Historical Society Elects Officers for Year
The Dedham Historical Society elected officers for the coming year led by President Don Gleason Hill and Vice President Erastus Worthington. Librarian is John H. Burdakin. corresponding secretary Julius H. Tuttle. recording secretary Harriet T. Boyd. treasurer Georgi W. Humphrey. Curators include Hill Worthington Burdakin Lamson Slatter. The group publishes the Dedham Historical Register.
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Dedham
Dedham Historical Society
Don Gleason Hill
Erastus Worthington
John H. Burdakin
Julius H. Tuttle
Harriet T. Boyd
Georgi ‘W. Humphrey
Henry W. Richards
A. Ward Lamson
Carlos Slatter
Dedham Historical Register
Calve interrupted by scream in Carmen box incident
In Buffalo a soprano Calve halted during Carmen when a scream from Elizabeth Gates’s box drew attention to Miss Ma ria Love, a Buffalo social figure. Love leapt up, toppled from her chair into the box recesses as Calve looked startled and stage activity paused amid a mouse seen near manager Max Hirsch at the doorway.
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Buffalo
Calve
Elizabeth Gates
Mavia Love
Gates
Miss Love
Max Hirsch
Evening entertainment at Industrial Home for Discharged Prisoners
This evening at 7 30 o clock the Industrial Home for Discharged Prisoners at 43 Howard Street hosts a free program. Mrs Anna Richberg King reads short stories while the Misses Dresel provide vocal and instrumental music and Mr John Saxe performs flute solos.
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Howard Street
Anna Richberg King
Dresel
Otto Dresel
Wil
John Saxe
Bay State Fair Planning In Worcester
Joint committee of the Bay State and Worcester Agricultural societies met to plan the forthcoming Bay State fair in Worcester. Delegates included J. D. W. French N. S. Bowditch and N. E. Douglas for the Bay State Society along with L. F. Herrick J. B. Bowker J. C. Macinnes J. Henry Washburn Winslow S. Lincoln and G. B. Inches for the local society. Department superintendents and local committees were chosen.
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Worcester
Bay State
Worcester Agricultural Societies
J. D. W. French
North Andover
N. S. Bowditch
Framingham
N. E. Douglas
Sherborn
Bay State Society
L. F. Herrick
J. B. Bowker
J. C. Macinnes
J. Henry Washburn
Winslow S. Lincoln
G. B. Inches
Captain Tobin Receives Medal of Honor for Malvern Hill
Washington March 19 The President awarded a Medal of Honor to John M Tobin late captain of Company I Ninth Massachusetts Infantry for gallantry at Malvern Hill July 1 1862. He assumed command of the regiment under fire and fought from 3 p m until dusk rallying and reforming the unit and twice rescuing the regimental flag.
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Washington
John M. Tobin
Ninth
Massachusetts Infantry
Malvern Hill
Tobin
Harry Field Named Superintendent of Boston Horse Show
Harry E. Field of New York, previously assistant manager and business representative of the Boston Horse Show, was appointed superintendent by the executive committee. He will oversee the business side while continuing to assist Manager Hyde. Field, from Plymouth England, educated at King College London, has long been involved in horse matters and formerly served as racing secretary to Marcus Daly and as assistant superintendent at Daly’s Montana stock ranch and the National Horse Show in Madison Square Garden.
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Harry E. Field
New York
Boston
Plymouth
Devonshire
England
The
King College
London
America
Marcus Daly
Montana
Whist Party Held by South Boston Postal Workers
A whist party by letter carriers and clerks of Station A and friends was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Sweeney 482 Fourth street. First prizes went to Miss P. J. Sweeney and Mr. J. E. Quinn with consolation prizes to Miss Agnes Gallagher and E. H. Johnson. Supper followed with music. attendees included several Gallagher and Wholley sisters.
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Station A
P. J. Sweeney
Fourth Street
South
Boston
J. E. Quinn
Agnes Gallagher
E. H. Johnson
Annie Gallagher
Nellie Wholley
Emma Hill
Nellie Gallagher
Maggie Wholley
Annie Wholley
Vermont State Dental Society Opens Twentieth Meeting
The twentieth annual Vermont State Dental Society meeting began in Montreal with a prayer by the Very Rev. Dean Carmichael and remarks from Dr. Globensky, president of the Quebec dental association, and Dr. Blanchard for the delegates.
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Montreal
Vermont State Dental Society
Dean Carmichael
Globensky
Dental Association For
Province of
Quebec
Blanchard
Salvation Oil Gains Ground as Premier Liniment
The note asserts Salvation Oil is rapidly replacing rival liniments in popularity and effectiveness, signaling strong consumer confidence in its soothing properties.
Boston School Committee Meeting Notice
A regular meeting of the Boston school committee will be held in the chamber at the Mason Street building on Tuesday at 7 30 PM. The notice lists the time and location for the public session.
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Boston
Fanny Davenport
Castle Square
Normandy
School Committee of the City of
School Committee
Mason Street
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Ida Maile
Sol Solomon
Lena Melville
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OFI
Bedford Street
Boston Theatre
Boston Horse Show Mechanics
Eneog
Boston Music Hall
Leonard & CO
Rose — Hill
Maud McIntyre
the Gildays
Grand Ace Mitchell
Wm. Haw
Rineharts
Upus
Washington and
Dover Sts
Mr. Horworth
Eugene Tompkins
Mgr
Sardou
Austin & Stone
Tremont Row
Soollay SQ
Worm Wood
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Castle Square Theatre
Arthur J. Clark
Tel
Ambroise Thomas
CNON
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CGAY
Portland
Jetland
India Wharf
F. Williams
Agra
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