Surrender of Five Children to State Board
Mrs. Martha Williams of Braintree surrendered her five children to the State Board of Charity in Quincy court before Judge Avery. Six months of mental strain led to temporary insanity. she had been released from an asylum and sought aid. Children named Mary 10 Maud 8 William 7 Sarah 5 and Martha 3. one child has a potential home via the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
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Quincy
Martha Williams
Braintree
State Board of Charity
Avery
Mary
Maud
William
Sarah
Martha
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Sara Louise Guild
Post
Tucker
Edward Cohen
State House
Miss Guild
Simple Kidney Based Rheumatism Remedy Promoted
Advertorial claims rheumatism stems from inactive kidneys and uric acid. It prescribes Fluid Extract Dandelion half an ounce, Compound Karyon one ounce, Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla three ounces. Shake in a bottle and take teaspoonful after meals and at night. Ingredients from prescription pharmacies.
Governor Guild Lingers as Massachusetts Mournful Waits
Long line of visitors throngs Marlboro Street as Massachusetts Governor Curtis Guild III struggles with illness. Friends, medical staff, and state leaders express hope for a recovery while public affection and concern fill Clarendon and Marlboro streets through the night.
Draper Hopes for Guild Recovery Amid Illness
Lieutenant Governor Draper stayed in the executive chamber and at the Governor Guilds bedside by phone all day. He visited the Governor with Senator Lodge and said he has not given up hope of the Governor's recovery despite the serious illness.
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Marlboro Street
Senator Lodge
Draper
Hibbard
Curtis Guild
Boston
Greenhalge
Commonwealth
Guild
Governor Guilds Illness Sparks Widespread Concern
Medical authorities fear Governor Curtis Guild may not recover as reports describe a dangerous combination of cirrhosis Brights disease muscular rheumatism grip and heart failure. Officials say the end could be near though some hopeful bulletins emerge as the public watches for updates about the beloved leader.
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Guild
Bright
Curtis Guild
One Day Cold Cure Promoted by ER W Grove
Advertisement states a product titled Bromo Quinine as a laxative and a claim that it cures a cold in one day. It attributes the claim to signature ER W Grove and notes its world usage. The wording emphasizes a universal application of the remedy.
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ER. W. Grove
Frown Upon Monkey Dinner Sparks Society Snub
Chicago society women and Evanston socialites rejected a monkey dinner planned as a charity benefit at a city theatre. Mrs. Charles Dawes quipped that while she could be broad minded about Mr Dooley she must draw the line and end the event.
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Chicago
Evanston
Charles D. Dawes
Hood's Sarsaparilla Spring Medicine Appeal
Thousands of people endorse Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring medicine. Ada F. Paris from Fall River testifies it cured headaches and sleeplessness, giving better sleep and energy. Available in liquid or Sarsatabs at 100 doses for $1.
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Hood
Ada F
Paris
East
Globe Street
Fall River
Mass
Widow 5 Days After Widowing Marries New Husband
Mrs. Maude Mosher Leonard, daughter of John P. Mosher of Plainfield, ended a five day widowhood by marrying Crosby Leonard. The ceremony was performed by Rev. William Whiting Davis at the Church of the Redeemer after the death of her first husband George Laing Homan of Plainfield ten days earlier.
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New York
Maude Mosher Leonard
George Laing Homan
Plainfield
Crosby Leonard
William Whiting Davis
Church of the Redeemer
Leonard
John P. Mosher
Mapl Flake: The All Food Wheat Flake With Maple Flavor
An advertisement extols Maps-Flake wheat flake as thoroughly cooked and highly nourishing. It claims long steam cooking and 30 minute toasting to maximize starch digestion, promoting maple syrup flavor and urging value at 15 cents.
Lavender Lady seeks $800000 alimony in divorce filing
Mrs. William J. Lemp Jr. known as the Lavender Lady plans to file for divorce in the Circuit Court. Her petition asks for $800000 in alimony. She is daughter of wealthy manufacturer A H Handan. Her husband is a principal owner of the Lemp Brewery.
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ST. Louis
William J. Lemp, Jr
Activities Of Churches In Greater Boston Today
All day meeting of the Christian and Missionary Alliance held in Wesleyan Hall addressed by Minnie T. Plummer and Morton W. Plummer. Brotherhood of St. Andrew discuss New England assembly in Pawtucket May 8 9 10. Magoun to begin Y M C A lectures Sunday. McElveen to conduct farewell at Shawmut April 12. Nomination notices for Young People’s Religious Union officers due to Rev. Leavens. Van Ness to complete Tuckerman lectures March 24 25 on Sunday School methods. Clarendon Street Baptist to host second Sunday evening service with ushers and stereo views by Rev Dr Minifie.
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The
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Wesleyan Hall
Minnie T. Plummer
New York
Morton W. Plummer
Sharon
New England
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Brotherhood
Broad Street
Mr. Billings
Boston
Randall
Frank Westervelt
Pawtucket
R. I
Young People’s Religious Union
Robert F. Leavens
Rockview Street
Jamaica Plain
Thomas van Ness
Tuckerman
Beacon Street
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
William C. Minifie
Death by own action Hall fire on Bowery in New York
Fire on March 19 gutted the third floor of a five story brick building at 295 Bowery near East Houston. The former McGurk's Concert Hall known as death by own action Hall, once notorious for suicides, was saved from further spread by firemen. Loss pegged at 3000 dollars. Residents recalled its palmy days under John H. McGurk and the era of bouncers including the infamous Eat Em Up Jack.
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New York
295
Bowery
East
Houston Street
John H. McGurk
Upper Bowery
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UNION
United States
Rhodes-Ripley Label
State Board
Massachusetts
Clarendon Street
Mr. Guild
Governor Guild
Clarendon
Marlboro
Dr. Winslow
Courtenay
FOS Company
Battle Geah
Greater Boston
Herbert W. Magoun
Cambridge
William T. McElveen
Evanston, Nl
Shawmut Congregational Church
Ren
William C. Crecor
Winter St. Tel. Ox
Tremont St
McGurk’s
David J. Ingraham
Temple Place
R. H. Stoams
Clothing of Credit
Suffolk Supply CO. In
Bromfield ST
Regen
Ellen Regen
East Brookline Street
Immaculate Conception Church
Nayse Ie Winthrop
Frank H.evens
Cross Street
Shirley Street
Purdey
Revere Beach
Ocean Spray
Sullivan
Roxbury
Margaret M
Michael
Margaret J. Sullivan
Hayes
Hillside Street
W. A. Mellish
Cora M. MeLlish
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