Missing Charlotte bank cashier steals 68000 dollars
Frank K. Jones assistant cashier of Charlotte National Bank disappears with 68000 dollars. He left for Richmond after an urgent call. The bank offers a 1000 reward. Jones is married with children and active in First Presbyterian Church. Bank holds over a million in assets and aid from local banks.
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Charlotte
N. C
Frank K. Jones
Charlotte National Bank
Jones
Richmond
First Presbyterian Church
Perkins seeks accounting in suit over city contracts
Seth Perkins files in Superior Court against William H. Ellis seeking an accounting and claiming they were partners on multiple contracts. He says a verbal agreement on July 20, 1905 covered the Northern avenue bridge bid and other jobs including Brookline street bridge dredging and a Navy Yard Pier 2 project.
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Seth Perkins
Superior Court
William H. Ellis
Ellis
Perkins
Northern Avenue Bridge
Northern Avenue
Brookline Street Bridge
United States
Pier 2
Navy Yard
Dr York Wins Decree Nisi Then Absolute Divorce
A long running divorce case involving Dr Roger S York Back Bay physician and Ella York was settled yesterday with the decree nisi becoming absolute after repeated court motions. Attorney W H Noble represented the husband and William P Hale represented the wife as Judge Richardson declined to reopen the case. Minnie McPhee testified about a brief marriage to Charles McPhee in 1902 and was granted a decree nisi.
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Roger S. York
Back Bay
Nisi
Ella
W. H. Noble
William P. Hale
To Owners of Bad Breath Foul Odor of Indigestion
An ad promotes Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges for stopping foul breath indigestion and odors from smoking eating or drinking with a claim of immediate effect and relief. The copy targets owners of bad breath and suggests charcoal lozenges as a remedy.
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Stuart
Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges Promise Breath and Blood Benefits
An advertisement touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a cure for bad breath and indigestion, claiming charcoal absorbs gases and odors, cleanses the blood, and improves complexion. It offers a free sample by mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall.
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Stuart
F. A
Stuart O
Marshall, Ch
Dorchester Tragedy Husband Kills Self After Domestic Strife
Mrs. John Blake wounded in Dorchester avenue shooting says her husband shot her and killed himself over years of neglect and non-support. He threatened to return home but fired as she fled to work. he died at the scene while she was hospitalized. The family includes six children and a history of drinking and violence.
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Carson Street
Dorchester
John Blake
Dorchester Avenue
Blake
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Hudson Street
Kemp Street
Post
Mrs. Blake
Carnes Hospital
City Hospital
Jennie
John
James
Nellie
Edward
Mary
Treasure unearthed after decades by Mullins at Osborn farm
Sergent Kentucky article reports Mrs. Mary Jane Mullins aged 60 found a pot with 6000 dollars in gold and silver coins on her late father Bing Osborn’s abandoned farm lot after a 20 year search. The will hinted a buried fortune of 10000, with 4000 remaining to be found.
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Sergent, Ky
Mary Jane Mullins
Bing Osborn
Mullins
Kept $3 Of His $25 Pay So Wife Kicked Him Out
Chicago March 20 Mrs Eleanor k Le Batt files for divorce from Homer C Le Batt alleging that $22 of his $25 weekly salary was inadequate for her personal expenses. He testifies she claimed $500 yearly income from a prior husband and kicked him out when he objected to giving all earnings. She also reclaimed wedding gifts and favored dress and clubs.
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Chicago
Eleanor K. le Batt
Daughter seeks to lead posse to punish PA father
Miss Louise Fentzlaff, 18, daughter of Otto G. Fentzlaff of Montclair, says she is ready to lead men to punish her father for leaving the family. Her statement prompts local leaders to demand his immediate removal if he does not move.
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New York
Louise Fentzlaff
Otto G. Fentzlaff
Monclair
Fentzlaff
Miss Florence Stein Sues for $5000 in Breach of Promise
Miss Florence Stein of Passaic New Jersey sues Jacob Beck Hoboken liquor dealer for breach of promise seeking $5000. She says he demanded return of $350 earrings and then broke off the engagement after a theatre scene. Her complaint cites ungentlemanly conduct and a broken heart.
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New York
Florence Stein
Passaic
N. J
Jacob Beck
Hoboken
Royalty Involved Auto Fatality Sparks Outrage
In Athens a poor woman was killed when two cars raced, the second striking as the first passed. Prince Andreas fourth son of King George and his wife rode in the second car. The leading vehicle included M Simopoulos minister of finance. The public reacted with indignation over the crash.
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Athens
Prince Andreas
George
M. Simopoulos
Frightened Widow Sues Dog Owner for 5000
Philadelphia March 20 Mrs Mary F Donnelly an aged widow of 2864 North Fairhill Street fell after a dog leaped at her causing internal injuries and weeks in hospital She sues dog owner Jacob Werne of 614 Huntington Street seeking 5000 damages He calls the dog harmless noting it is a neighborhood pet
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Philadelphia
Mary F. Donnelly
North Fairhill Street
Jacob Werne
Huntington Street
Werne
Chinese Merchants Banquet Dines Governor and Councilors
The Chinese Merchants Association hosted a formal banquet for Governor Guild and the Governor’s Council at 912 Harrison Avenue. The $40 per plate dinner featured a bilingual menu and a single formal speech praising progress and U.S. support for China, with guests autographing the menu back as souvenirs.
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Men of the
Chinese Merchants’ Association
Occidentals
Harrison Avenue
Yee Wah
Governor Guild
United States
Celestial Kingdom
Massachusetts
Curtis Guild, Jr
Ebens S
Edward. P. Barry
Lewis Bartlett
Edward W. Jones
Galvin BD. Paige
Albion
F. Berfis
Charles F. Gettemy
Ke.f. Hamlin
Frank L. Wells
Thomas J. Barry
Bromo Quinine Cold Remedy Ad Claims Health Cure
An old advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine as a worldwide cold and grip remedy. It promises headache and neuralgia relief by removing the cause and urges readers to call for the full name with a signature attributed to E. W. Grove. The product is priced at 25c.
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E. W. Grove
Ferber Urges Study of Old Age Pension Commission
Representative J Bernard Ferber of Boston urged his bill for a commission to study old age pensions before the insurance committee. A large delegation attended from the Women's Educational and Industrial Union and the Central Labor Union.
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J. Bernard Ferber
Boston
Women’s Educational and Industrial Union
Central Labor Union
Textile mill overtime bill restricts work hours
A proposed overtime bill prohibits any minor under 18 and any woman from working before 6 am or after 6 pm in textile factories. The text specifies the prohibition applies to persons and agents of manufacturers.
Gale wrecks fence at Huntington Ave grounds
Heavy wind damages the grandstand back fence at the Huntington Ave grounds delaying ticket office relocation. Workers shift offices to the new site and press ahead to have facilities ready for opening.
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Huntington Ave
Shoe Machinery Bills Delayed to Next Week
The joint judiciary committee at the State House postpones action on the shoe machinery bills to Tuesday of next week. Anti bucket shop petitions are carried over to Wednesday of next week.
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Joint Judiciary Committee
State House
New Steamship to Be Christened by Mayor Fitz gerald's Daughter
The New England Navigation Company nears completion in Philadelphia and will launch its new steamship on March 26 with Miss Rose Fitzgerald, daughter of Mayor Fitzgerald, acting as sponsor. A prominent Boston party including the mayor and transport leaders will attend the christening, which will determine the ship's name. The vessel will pioneer outside fast freight service, competing with Metropolitan and other steamers.
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Senate
Bates
Douglas
Samuel Ross
New Bedford
House
John McManmon
Lowell
Horton Tilton
Hilton
Marceau
Miss Rose
Fitzgerald
Philadelphia
New England Navigation Company
The
Rose Fitzgerald
Metropolitan
Toy Line
Miss Fitzgerald
Dorchester High School
Governor's Council Approves Metropolitan Park System Franchise
The Metropolitan Park Commission gains consent to grant car access to the Boston Elevated within the park system. Debate centers on payment and exclusivity versus public benefit, with Barry opposing a valuable franchise and Cox and Bemis arguing the location broadens access for the people.
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Governor’s Council
Metropolitan Park System
Boston
Metropolitan Park Commission
Council Committee On Railways
Bartlett
Edward P. Barry
South Boston
Cox
Malden
Bemis
Foxboro
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DR. York
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Gaskill
Labor
McManmon
Ross
Loy Blake
Eddie
Joan Blake
Posse
Royalty’s
Ferber
OLD Age Pensions Commission
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Avon
Ceylon
Assam
Japan
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