Chemist Held for Hearing in Central Court
John R. Erbe a young chemist and lecturer faces a hearing in Central Court over alleged violation of fire regulations by possessing explosives and inflammable fluids at 113 Dudley Street Cambridge Police seized about 60 bottles and jars from his Tremont and Winsor rooms and transferred them to the State Chemist Woodger Massachusetts Avenue. The action follows a Dudley Street Opera House fire sparked when phosphorus reportedly involved in a demonstration.
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John R. Erbe
Dudley Street
Erbe
Plunkett
State Police
Patterson
Pemberton Square
Tremont
Winsor Streets
Cambridge
Wedger
Massachusetts Avenue
Dudley Street Opera House
Albany man fined for using flag to wipe hands
Tony Loudis of Albany New York was fined 50 dollars plus costs in Portland Municipal Court for desecrating the American flag by wiping his hands on it. The fine was suspended and he was placed on probation after denying intent to offend.
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Portland
Tony Loudis
Albany
N. Y
Praise for Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Medicine Ad
An advertisement from June 12 1916 in Tilton New Hampshire lauds Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a splendid remedy for kidney troubles. The letter by George W Lord notes twenty plus years of market popularity and high local regard.
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George W. Lord
Tilton, N
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do for You
An advertisement promises Swamp Root sample bottles for ten cents from Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. The notice urges mentioning the Boston Daily Post and notes regular bottle sizes of fifty cents and one dollar are available at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
The
Boston Daily Post
Gale
Lanterns for Paul Revere Questioned by Lynn Speaker
John C. Andrews of Lynn challenged the belief that lanterns for Paul Revere were hung in Christ Church Belfry. He argued many historians favor the Old North Church in the North End as the signal location, saying Christ Church lights would not be visible to Revere across the Charlestown shore. The talk closed the society season with hundreds in attendance.
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John C. 8. Andrews
Lynn
New England Historical and Genealogical Society
Paul Revere
Christ Church
Mr. Andrews
North End
Old North Church
Revere
Charlestown
Andrews
Lynn Public Schools
Boston Teachers' Club Elects Officers
The Boston Elementary Teachers' Club held its annual election in Huntington Hall and chose officers including Julia BE Sullivan president Ellen G Hayden first vice president Julia M Fitzpatrick second vice president Helen M Connelley recording secretary Esther F Sullivan corresponding secretary Anne C C McCormack treasurer.
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Boston Elementary Teachers’ Club
Huntington Hall
Julia BE
Sullivan
Wendell Phillips School
Ellen G. Hayden
Abraham Lincoln School
Julia M. Fitzpatrick
Rice School
Helen M. Connelley
Rice
Esther F. Sullivan
Anne CC. McCormack
Edward Everett School
Ladies Apparel Advertising Corsets and Underwear
A vintage ad lists itemized women clothing with prices including corset covers drawers skirts straight chemise combinations and envelope chemise night gowns in varieties like nainsook lace embroidery and Swiss features. The notice emphasizes trimmed yokes fine materials and decorative lace and medallions.
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S.s
Renee Lomo
Golden Jubilees Mark 60 Years of House of the Good Shepherd
At Roxbury the 60th anniversary of the House of the Good Shepherd was celebrated with Bishop Joseph G. Anderson presiding. He recounted Cardinal O Connell's praise for the sisters work and urged continued zeal and devotion as the golden jubilee continues through Saturday.
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House of the Good Shepherd
Roxbury
Joseph G. Anderson
Cardinal O'Connell
Anderson
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Jordan Marsh Company
Boston Teachers’ Club
White Sale
New England
Wallace
Crepe de Chine Underwear
Bayer
Bishop
House of Good Shepherd
Calvary Chapel
John F. Cummins
Church of the Sacred Heart
Roslindale
Calvary Cemetery
West Roxbury
Cummins
Marquette
Barbers’ Union
NAVY
Macallar Parker Company
Washington Street
Dr. Reed Cushion Oxfords
Dr. A.reed Cushion
West Street
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