Ghosts and Torch Blamed for Gloucester Mansion Fire
Gloucester March 30 Ghosts rats and an incendiary are blamed for the destruction of the Niles homestead at Eastern Point. Insurance investigators say the torch that ruined 25 summer residences and the Colonial Arms may indicate an arsonist at work. The fire was reported at 1 10 a m and gutted the upper floors after a long absence of occupants. The estate, owned by J A Sherrard, sits opposite Niles Pond and was erected nine years ago by Greenleaf. State Fire Inspector Rice is on the case.
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Gloucester
Long Beach
Colonial Arms
Niles Pond
Mark
J. A. Sherrard
Aiken
A. W. Pollard
Boston
Everett C. Benton
Greenleaf
Thomas Niles
Rice
Harmony at the table boosts digestion with Stuart’s Tablets
The text extols family mealtime harmony and digestion aided by Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets. It claims tablets mix with stomach juices, ease digestion, and quiet the digestive tract. It notes forty thousand physicians use them, lists price as five cents, and offers a free trial by mail from F. A. Stuart Co., Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
End the War with a Health Liver and Digestive Restore
An advertising notice promotes Dr. Burkhart's Vegetable Compound as a 30 days treatment to restore digestive function and liver balance. It offers a money back guarantee if not benefited and a free treatment if price is an issue, signed by Dr. W. S. Burkhart of Cincinnati.
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Dr. W. 8
Burkhart
Station
Cincinnati, Ohio
Rumors Fly Over Bank Commissioner Appointment
As Langtry and Senator Stevens court the Legislature for the bank commissioner post to replace Arthur B. Chapin, rumors swirl about an unknown candidate. Frank Kemp, Spring field representative and Ways and Means chair, is linked to Langtry. A council move aims to confirm Chapin under suspension to quicken a Republican caucus session.
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A. P. Langtry
Senator Stevens
Arthur B. Chapin
Frank Kemp
Springfield
House Committee On Ways and Means
Kemp
Langtry
Governor’s Council
Chapin
Old Merger Fight Looming In Legislature
The Legislature considers granting New Haven authority to hold Boston and Maine stock as merger advocates push their case before the railroads committee. Attorney Choate sees clearing atmosphere, while Joseph B. Warner and Jerome Jones speak for merger backers. A petition by New England businessmen supports the measure amid questions raised by William B. Lawrence about the New Haven’s statements and the role of a possible commission.
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Committee On Railroads
New Haven
Boston & Maine
Charles F. Choate, Jr
Joseph B. Warner
Jerome Jones
New England
William B. Lawrence
Draper
Matthews Denounces Primary System Calls for Reform
Nathan Matthews, chairman of the late r Finance Commission, urged replacing primaries with a convention system of nomination. He stopped short of opposing a referendum on the city charter and favored abolition of party designations.
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Nathan Matthews
Finance Commission
Legislative Committee On
Pos sam skin remedy claims overnight cure all over skin
Since its discovery a year ago pos sam has cured thousands of eczema cases and eradicated chronic facial disfigurements. It stops itching with the first application and works on pimples rash herpes and acne after an overnight use. Available in 50 cent and 2 dollar sizes at Boston drugstores with free samples by writing Emergency Laboratories New York City.
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Boston
Riker- Jaynes
Houghton & Dutton
U S to Block Castro Return in Venezuela
The State Department vows no compromise with Cipriano Castro and will use all means to prevent his return to power in Venezuela. Officials say France England and Holland share concerns and would view Castro’s return as an affront or threat to their interests. Any presence of Castro would fuel discord, so the slightest opening will be used to keep him from political influence.
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Washington, D. C
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Trinidad
State Department
Castro
United States
France
England
Holland
Ubero Coffee Suspect Held in Boston Investigation
Inspector Ainsley C. Armstrong heads to Augusta to identify W. D. Owens, arrested by Augusta police as a promoter of the Ubero Coffee Company. The firm, with offices on Court Street, defrauded Bostonians of several thousand dollars. President Borges of the company is serving six years in Charlestown State Prison.
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Ainsley C. Armstrong
Boston Police
Augusta
W. D. Owens
Ubero Coffee Company
Court Street
Borges
Charlestown
Plan for Greater Boston City Club Meeting
Edward A. Filene presided as it was voted to form a standing committee to push the ideas of speakers and organize the movement. George B. Smith outlined the plan with other civic leaders urging comprehensive city planning, better health services, and transportation to make Boston the finest city.
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Edward A. Filene
George B. Smith
Boston Merchants’ Association
Richard C. Cabot
J. Randolph Coolidge, Jr
State Street
Park Square
Copley Square
West End
Michael H. Sullivan
United Improvement Associations
Boston
Henry V. Cunningham
Michael Murray
Henry B. Sawyer
George W. Coleman
Washington Street
James J. Storrow
Boston urged to fight disease through education and reform
Speeches by Mr. Storrow and Dr. Cabot call for cutting disease waste via daily life changes. They urge public education, better housing and water, and a park-based school system to curb tuberculosis and improve population efficiency.
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Richard C. Cabot
Cabot
Boston
Socialism Declared Not Making Progress in America
Louis A Wilkinson University of Cambridge lecturer said in New York on March 30 that socialism is making no progress in America. He had completed a tour of the Eastern States speaking to over 100 colleges and learned societies on socialism topics before his departure for Europe.
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New York
America
Louis A. Wilkinson
Europe
Wilkinson
University of Cambridge
Vaudeville Actress Elfie Fay Postpones Wedding
Ensign Bar ratt Lesley Anderson of the battleship Missouri and Elfie Fay did not wed today as planned. City Clerk Scully corrected the license date. The ceremony was postponed one week and will take place in Boston.
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New York
Ensign Barratt
Lesley Anderson
Missouri
Elfie Fay
Scully
Miss Fay
Boston
Flanagan Exhibition At Bird Galleries Receives Praise
Francis J. Flanagan recently returned from abroad where he painted Brittany and New England scenes. The Bird galleries show 140 paintings and sketches, with many Brittany works and a few noted in the Pennsylvania Academy medals. The Boston painter, among its younger talents, attracts major attendance today and tomorrow.
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Francis J. Flanagan
Bird Galleries
Flanagan
Brittany
New England
Boston
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Fire Aboard Cretie Sparks Panic Aboard Steamship
On a White Star steamship near open sea, an Italian immigrant set a fire with a pipe and straw pillow in the steerage. The blaze sparked a crowd rushing to the deck and men with knives gathered around lifeboats. First Officer Williams and Captain Kelk ordered calm and control, ending the danger as a seaman hurled the burning material overboard.
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New York
White Star Line
Cretie
Williams
Kelk
Henry Dutton Shattuck Funeral Notices and Career
Henry Dutton Shattuck of the city died Monday night. Born June 24, 1848 in Nashua New Hampshire he was a prominent furniture man. He spent 15 years as buyer in the furniture department of Houghton Duton Company and earlier worked in dry goods in Boston and Lowell and with Tanner Bros. of Topeka Kansas.
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Henry Dutton Shattuck
Nashua
N. H
Houghton & Dutton Company
Boston
Lowell
Mass
Tanner Bros
Topeka
Kan
Quinlan Enters Amusement Field as Manager
William F. Quinlan, long connected with carriage and auto businesses in Roxbury, has become manager of a Roxbury moving picture house. Born in Roxbury, he starts a new career in the entertainment field with strong support from friends.
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William F. Quinlan
Mr. Quinlan
Roxbury
Maxwell Car Delayed in 10,000-Mile Run Setback
The Maxwell car aiming for a 10,000 mile non stop run was delayed after the driver took a wrong road and hit a cuck hole, cracking a front spring. The engine kept running and by midnight 5102 miles had been completed despite the delay.
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Maxwell
Newburyport
Club Women Annoy Judge in Court in Beach City
In New York the Rubinstein Club row pits Dr Adelaide Wallerstein president against treasurer Mrs William R Chapman and followers. Justice Hendrick questions whether a court can settle internal disputes as the president seeks an injunction to bar the treasurer and her faction from interfering with administration.
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New York
Rubinstein Club
John Canville
Adelaide Wallerstein
William R. Chapman
Justice Hendrick
Supreme Court
Painter Plunges From High Roof In Newton
Thomas Ballam aged 28 a Chelsea resident fell from the roof of A F Armstrong’s residence at Hammond and Cronin streets this afternoon sustaining serious injuries to head and body He was taken to Newton Hospital.
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Newton
Thomas Ballam
Chelsea
A. F. Armstrong
Hammond and
Cronin Streets
Newton Hospital
Rid Yourself Of Indigestion And Stomach Distress
Advertises Pape's Diapepsin as a cure for indigestion and gastric distress. Claims many symptoms fade after use and that digestion improves without reliance on the stomach. Promises relief after a few days and no need for laxatives or liver regulators.
Senate drops countervailing duty on Brazil coffee
Washington March 30 The Senate finance committee struck from the Payne bill the proposed countervailing duty on Brazilian coffee reasoning Brazil cannot suspend its export tax for years and a duty would raise consumer costs. The panel notes possible U S coffee stock schemes and warns Congress must answer to the people if duties create higher prices for the breakfast table.
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Washington
Brazil
Senate Committee On Finance
Congress
Senate Committee
Committee On Finance
Fat a Pound a Day Patter Promotes Rengo Product
Advertisement touts Rengo a weight loss product claiming daily fat reduction of one pound. Consumers can obtain a trial box free by mail from Detroit headquarters or purchase full size at $1.00 via listed drug stores in Boston Cambridge Malden and Washington Street locations.
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Rengo
Rengo Co
Rengo Bldg
Detroit
Mich
Boston
Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
Houghton & Dutton Co
Henry Siegel Co
Washington
Bassex Sts
Woodward Drug Co
Tremont St
W. B. Hunt & Co
Washington St
Mass, Ave
Cambridge
Pleasant St
Malden
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Campbell
E Men
Vlusa
Torch
Choate
Matthews
U. S
Saunas
Ubero Coffee
Greater Boston
City Club
George & Smith
Mr. Filene
Tempe Place
Burke
Gingham
Chambray
EAC
Panama
Billie Burke
Serge Coats
Rajah Coats
Henry D. Shattuck
Houghton & Dut
W. F. Quinlan
Painter
Hotel Cecil
Park Theatre
Whugh
Hr. A. Moran
R.S. Morton
Mers Telephone Oxport
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