Mellen to Meet Grand Trunk R R Heads Tonight
President Charles S. Mellen of the New Haven and Grand Trunk officials meet at the Touraine tonight to decide whether the Grand Trunk may enter Boston. Secrecy surrounds the conference with key figures including Governor Mead and other railroad leaders in attendance.
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Mellen
Grand Trunk R. R
Touraine
Charles S. Mellen
New Haven
Grand Trunk Railroad
Grand Trunk
Boston
Fitzhugh
Mead
Vermont
T. E. Byrnes
Cold Storage Probe Ordered by Senate Commerce Panel
The Senate committee on commerce will investigate cold storage methods with focus on impounding butter eggs and fish. Hearings set to begin in May.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Commerce
Melrose School Committee Schedules Afternoon Sessions
The Melrose school committee决定 to hold one session daily in grammar schools for the last three weeks of the year. Sessions commence at 8 50 and close at 12 50 to give instructors time to coach backward pupils.
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Melrose
MIT Class Day speakers announced by Parker committee
Theodore B. Parker of Allston announced the class day speakers for MIT. The lineup includes Donald R. Stevens for introductory remarks, Parker for first marshal's oration, William C. Salisbury for class gift to the institute, Peter Desmond White for gift oration, Orville B. Denison as class prophet, Richard Howland Ranger as class historian, and Irving W. Wilson as class statistician.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Theodore B. Parker
Allston
Parker
Donald R. Stevens
Brookline
Institute
William C. Salisbury
Chicago
Peter Desmond White
New York
Orville B. Denison
South Framingham
Richard Howland Ranger
Indianapolis
Irving W. Wilson
Bloomington
Ex Senator Kittredge Dies in Hot Springs
Ex Senator Kittredge of South Dakota is dead in Hot Springs Arkansas. The report notes his death occurred on May 4 and identifies him as a former U S senator.
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Kittredge
Hot Springs
Ark
South Dakota
No One Need Remain Fat Now
Physician releases a new method to banish fat after failure of drugs medicines and starvation diets. The method promises rapid weight loss without prior dieting.
Remarkable weight loss method offered by Dr. Turner
Philadelphia physician Dr. F Turner reports a dramatic transformation from 287 pounds with a 48 inch waist to 187 pounds with a 37 inch waist and 2 15 inch collar. He claims a simple home based system without drugs or harsh exercise, and offers a free booklet by mail to readers who send a 2 cent stamp.
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F. Turner
Philadelphia
Pfad
de Turner
Turner
Clark Music Blog
Syracuse, N. Y
Coupon offer for "How I Reduced My Wright 100 Lbs"
This notice announces a coupon entitling the holder to one copy of the book "How I Reduced My Wright 100 Lbs" by Dr. F Turner. Cut out the coupon from the Boston Post and mail it, stating it is cut from the Boston Post, to Dr. F Turner Suite 750H Clark Building Syracuse NY for return mail delivery.
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F. Turner
Boston Post
Clark Kidg
Syracuse
N. Y
Sewing Circle queries and state investigations letter
A Sewing Circle note explains the column as a homemakers forum for New England readers with advice on home life health and remedies. A reader asks about porter as nourishment and signs off with concerns on state department investigations and wasteful spending with a call for broader inquiry, signed George J Raymond at 256 Washington Street.
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Sewing Circle
Boston Daily and
Sunday Post
New England
Boston Post
Bride Quietly Plans June Nuptials Advice Requested
A reader signing Greenhorn asks for guidance on a small June wedding after starting housekeeping. She seeks timing after moving in, service and menu options, and how to conduct a quiet ceremony with only immediate relatives initially, later inviting friends.
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Greenhorn
Treatment for cross eyes and aid sought by a sister
A 20 year old woman asks for guidance after a childhood injury left her cross-eyed. She wonders whether glasses or a surgical operation can straighten her eye and how long hospital stay would be. She notes financial hardship and requests any sister with knowledge to advise.
Who Buys The Second Ring In A Double Ceremony
Dear Sisters of the Sewing Circle asks whether the bride should buy just her engagement ring or if the groom should purchase both rings in a double ring wedding. Elfleda seeks guidance on wedding customs and financial etiquette.
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Sisters of the Sewing Circle
Elfleda
Olive oil as a builder for a run-down person
The user asks how much olive oil to take when run down without settled disease, when to take it, and whether to take anything with it. They also ask if raw eggs are better than cooked and how many eggs to use. No medical or dosage guidance can be provided here.
Circle Sisters Seek Novel Fundraising Ideas
Readers are asked in MT PLEASANT to send novel and interesting ways to raise money for a newly formed society aiding a worthy charity. The columnist invites inventive approaches and practical schemes from the community to support the charitable effort.
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Circle Sisters
MT. Pleasant
How to Wash Lace Draperies Overnight Advice
A sister shares a detailed home method to wash lace draperies using warm water soap powder, a boiler boil with dissolved soap and kerosene, and a careful pressing routine. The note notes ruffled draperies may vary and suggests drying and ironing steps.
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Scott
Raymond Calls for a Real Investigation into Gypsy Moth Case
A letter to the editor alleges graft and mismanagement in gypsy moth control, claiming planted moths on a large estate and wasteful spending. The writer criticizes hearings, Chamber of Commerce influence, and cites $8000 in alleged savings tied to arsenate purchases and questions Gov. and Lieutenant-Governor’s roles.
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Committee On Agriculture
State House
Chamber of Commerce
Moth Association
Frothingham
J. A. Watson
James Elected Head of East Boston Co
At a special meeting the East Boston Company elected George B. James as president John Shepard as vice president and Joseph Weeks as treasurer and clerk James succeeds Henry M Whitney who has long led the company The new officers indicate a strong push to aggressively develop the firm’s prospects
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The
East Boston Company
George B. James
John Shepard
Joseph Weeks
James
Henry M. Whitney
East Boston Company Eyes Waterfront Boom and Factory Growth
The East Boston Company plans a manufacturing and commercial expansion in the Boston area with new buildings and strong cooperation from New Haven and Grand Trunk interests. Robert Burgess of Maverick mills reports a waiting list of over 200 women and girls for a new project, many from East Boston. The executive committee includes George B. James, George W. Moses, and Joseph Weeks.
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Boston
East Boston Company
Robert Burgess
Maverick Mills
East Boston
George B. James
George W. Moses
Joseph Weeks
Chicago High School Fraternities and Sororities Banned
Chicago May 4 High School fraternities and sororities in public schools are banished. The Board of Education voted 11 to 3 to abolish secret societies. Pupils must resign or be expelled from schools.
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Chicago
Board of Education
Trueblood Elected Secretary of American Peace Society
The American Peace Society held its annual meeting in Baltimore on May 4. Senator Theodore E. Burton of Ohio was chosen president, Dr. Benjamin F. Trueblood of Boston was named secretary, and George W. White of Washington, D. C., was elected treasurer. A large slate of vice presidents was also elected.
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Baltimore
The
American Peace Society
United States
Theodore E. Burton
Ohio
Benjamin F. Trueblood
Boston
George W. White
Washington, D. C
Berlin Captain H Langreuter Dies Aboard Steamer
Captain H Langreuter of the North German Lloyd steamship Berlin died suddenly on board at her dock in Wobcken New Jersey. He had appeared healthy when the ship docked on Tuesday and was found dead in his cabin today aboard the vessel.
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Wobcken
N. J
H. Langreuter
Berlin
Vaangreuter
Free Advice to Women by Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass
Women with illnesses are urged to contact Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. Letters are read and answered by women only, with strict privacy and consent. The Lydia E Pinkham company offers free advice and a free 80 page Text Book by mail to any woman in America.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Eckmans Alterative Promises Recovery For Lung Ailments
Advertisement claims consumption often follows pneumonia and weak lungs invite infection. It touts Eckmans Alterative as remedy for bronchitis asthma fever throat and lung issues. Testimonial from Thomas Reilly cites 28 pound gain after using the product sold by Riker Jaynes stores and Houghton and Dutton drug dept in Philadelphia with request for more evidence.
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Powelton Ave
Phila
Iulier
Riker-Jaynes
Houghton & Dutton Drug Dept
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
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