Paine's Celery Compound Praised By Notables
Widespread endorsements from D B Albright Esq of St Paul Rev Dr BuAlong and A O Harrington highlight Paine's celery compound as relief for biliousness rheumatism insomnia and fatigue. Foreman Peter A Friess praises it for back pain and sleep and a Vermont boy credits it for recovery from poison ivy. The text extols the product as a pure vegetable medicine superior to sarsaparilla and tonics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Albright
St. Paul
Paine
Boston
A. O. Harrington
Feiter
A. G. Harrington
Lama Well Man
Rhode Island
BuAlong
Ashaway
J.C. Puplong
Peter A. Friess
the & N. W.A.R
Foreman Friess
M. G. Hitchcock
Ascuineyville
Leslie
Leslie Hitchcock
Attractive Boston Carriage Advertisement Sparks Fashionable Travel
Boston's suburbs and avenues offer ideal driving routes as warm weather returns. Kimball Bros., 110 112 114 and 116 Sudbury Street, showcases a wide line of carriages including hooded vehicles, victorias, cabriolets, spiders, stanhope phaetons, and new breaks in three sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Kimball Bros
Sudbury Street
Regan on Sick Leave as Fire District Fills In
District Chief Regan of the fire department is on indefinite sick leave. District Chief Egan temporarily fills the post. Captain Gray reports to the substitute station while the drill school location sends him to East Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regan
Fire Department
Tis Place
Egan
Gray
Boston
Twombly, Whitney elected lieutenants in Waltham meeting
At a special meeting of Company F in Waltham on May 8 William C. Twombly was elected first lieutenant and W E Whitney second lieutenant. Corporals J W Williams and E B Bull were promoted to sergeants and Privates E B L Harvey and W J Benton promoted to corporals. Major George Benyon presided.
Wife Questions Husband On Letter Burning
In a humorous exchange a wife asks why her husband burns old love letters. He explains he reads them now to prevent future heirs from using them to argue his sanity after his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Puck
Alarm Clock Joke Sparks Broken Gauge Wit
The Washington Star reports a jeweler answers a line about alarm clocks with a pun about price and a remark that the clock is broken now. The exchange frames a light, witty moment in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Lizzie Borden Arrains Not Guilty Plea Amid Murder Charge
Lizzie Andrew Borden, held since August in Taunton Jail, was arraigned in New Bedford's Superior Court and pleaded not guilty to three indictments charging the murder of her father Andrew J. Borden and stepmother Abbie Durfee Borden. Attorney Andrew Jennings and colleagues appeared. bail not set as she returns to Taunton for trial.
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New Bedford
Lizzie Borden
Taunton
Fall River
Andrew Jackson Borden
Abbie Durfee Borden
Andrew Wright
Miss Borden
Pearl Street
Sheriff
County Court House
County Street
Court House
Sheriff Wright
Simeon Borden
Lizzie Andrew Borden
Andrew J. Borden
Andrew J. Jennings
Mr. Jennings
Judge Hammond
George D. Robinson
M. O. Adams
Hammond
Miss Bo
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde amateur stage at Union Hall
Edmund J Elton led a creditable performance as Hyde and Jekyll in John T MacNary's dramatization of Robert Louis Stevenson's tale. Caroline C Lockhart as Vera Carew showed promise through a poised display. Vincent S McDonough impressed as Sir Danvers Carew. crowd packed Union Hall with hearty applause.
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Union Hall
Edmund J. Elton
John T. MacNary
Robert Louis Stevenson
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Mr. Elton
Hyde
Jekvil
Fishing Schooner Willie M Stevens Ashore at Burgo
Gloucester reports the fishing schooner Willie M Stevens owned by Perkins and Rowe of Gloucester is ashore at Burgo Newfoundland full of water. Built at Bath in 1877 the 76 ton vessel is insured for 4400 dollars with Gloucester Mutual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Willie M. Stevens
Perkins & Rowe
Burgo
N. F
Bath
Gloucester Mutual
Aldermen Confirm Several City Posts and Appointments
The Board of Aldermen confirmed the reappointment of Superintendent Carter of Streets and Superintendent Burke of Ferries, each with twelve votes. Captain Samuel Hichborn was confirmed as principal assessor after debate on South Boston representation. Several other appointments were acted on or deferred, including cemetery trustee Edward Capen’s confirmation and Francis Morse’s rejection as overseer of the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Burke
Wheelwright
Samuel Hichborn
Flood
South
Making Sailors of Them Maritime Cadets Ready for Sea
The United States steamship Enter prise of the Massachusetts Nautical Training School sailed from Boston for a Cape ports cruise and anchored at Marblehead. Cadets were addressed by Commissioners Lincoln and Soley who announced eight annual scholarships and the McClellan conduct medal. Cadet officers and crew structure were detailed as eight crews with eligibility rules and insignia. Gloucester May 8 reports the ship arriving for a week long recruitment drive in the state’s northern shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steamship Enterprise
Massachusetts Nautical Training School
Cape Ports
Marblehead
Gloucester
Provincetown
New Bodford
Board of Commissioners
William H. Lincoln
Boston
Lincoln
Soley
William B. McClellan
Secon
Massachusetts
Enterprise
Merry
Boy Bennie Merrill Missing in Gardiner Me
Great excitement followed news that Bennie Merrill eight son of E W Merrill editor of the Reporter Journal is missing since Sunday afternoon He was last seen near the depot and wharves and searches along the river and surrounding woods yielded no clue to his whereabouts raising fears for his safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner
Bennie Merrill
E. W. Merrill
Reporter-Journal
All Diseases Treated Free by Dr Dewey Specialist
All diseases treated free. To sufferers from catarrh bronchitis lung troubles dyspepsia rheumatism diseases of the kidneys skin and blood Dr Dewey the specialist will furnish two weeks treatment and medicine free. His offices at 40 Tennyson street corner Columbus avenue near Tro and open daily until 8 p m except Sundays 10 to 4 p m.
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Dewey
Wil
Tennyson Street
Gorner Columbus Avenue
Electric Row in New York Airs GE Westinghouse Conspiracy Claims
William J. Clarke of General Electric denies conspiracy charges by Westinghouse in Pittsburg. He refutes arrests reports and explains comments about Lynn raid overheard conversation. Westinghouse cites missing drawings and alleged GE plan links to Niagara Cataract project, implicating several GE officials. SUPT. Rice denies theft of blueprints and claims Westinghouse access to his office was improper.
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New York
William J. Clarke
General Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Lynn
General Electric
Westinghouse
Niagara
Carey
Butler
Coffin
Clark
Rice
Knight
E. W. Rice, Jr
Westinghouse Company
Six Very Bad Little Boys Taken In Custody
Six youths charged with breaking and entering the April 30 burglary at John Hart’s residence 9 Temple Street. Officers Abbott and Gilmore report two entered the house while others aided in disposal of the stolen goods. Accused: William Gould 12 Cambridge Street Dana Johnston 11 Allston Street Edward Jennings 18 Leverett Street William Seaman 12 Hancock Street Edward Crocker 12 Lyman Street Craig Bryson 13 Chapman Street.
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Abbott and Gilmore
Station 3
John Hart
Temple Street
William Gould
Cambridge Street
Dana Johnson
Allston Street
Edward Jennings
Leverett Street
William Seaman
Hancock Street
Edward Crocker
Lyman Street
Craig Bryson
Chapman Street
Notable Suffrage Ladies Host Reception in Boston
Mrs Laura Ormiston Chant of London and Miss Kirstine Frederiksen of Denmark attended a reception at the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association on Park Street.Prominent guests included Lucy Stone and Mary Livermore as organizers, with lectures planned by Frederiksen on education and Chant at Music Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Ormiston Chant
London
Kirstine Frederiksen
Denmark
Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association
Park Street
Chant
Lucy Stone
Mary A. Livermore
Julia Ward Howe
Fanny B. Ames
Garrison
Mitchell
Colorado
Emma Maeram
Mary Willey
Agnes Garrison
Oliver Stearns
Judith W. Smith
Edna Cheney
Mary ~’. Whitney
Caroline EH. Kennard
H. W. Chapin
Eva Channing
E. B. Dietrich
Anna E
Congress of Women
Minister Apologizes After Sermon Hits Jones
A pastor seeks to smooth over offense after a sermon that touched Mr. Jones a man who trades distilling and runs various amusements. Jones responds with humor saying the sermon must hit everyone somewhere. The minister plans to explain and remove any unfavorable impression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Mr. Jones
Conscientious Scruples and a Temperance Quandary
A dialogue quoted from the New York Press notes a temperance woman who relies on her own will, facing a stubborn husband who growsl to her requests for aid. The exchange underscores gender roles and personal restraint within temperance circles.
Building Trades Leagues Unite Labor For Common Cause
The Building Trades Council in this city forms a powerful union coalition. General Secretary P J McGuire argues unions must run on shared principles, linking carpenters, bricklayers, hodcarriers, plumbers, and iron workers to advance collective welfare and labor sovereignty. The ten hour day agitation marks a long-standing labor push.
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Post
Building
John H. Burke
Building Trades Council
P. J. McGuire
The
Carpenters
Building Trades
Pioneers of the short hour movement and building trades leagues
The text praises early eight hour campaigns and building trades leagues for securing prompt wage payments without court action. It notes walking delegates enforce wage rules, curb delays, and promote union solidarity, while urging cautious strikes and simple federated organization among workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Trades Leagues
Mail directed to world’s fair urged for direct delivery
Superintendent Ryan of the railway mail service in New England directs all lines and Chicago mails to assemble separate mail for the World's Fair. Mail intended for the exposition grounds should be plainly addressed to the World's Fair station in Chicago Illinois with precise delivery location on the grounds if possible.
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Ryan
Railway Mail Service
District of New England
Chicago
Exposition Grounds
Ill
Dentist H T Burpee Found Dead in Lynn Office
Dr H T Burpee a 40 year old surgeon dentist wound up a two months debauch by taking lau danum at his Lynn office this morning. A collector found him seated in his chair dead while seeking payment on office furniture held by mortgage. He moved to Lynn from Newburyport two months ago after time in New Bedford. His wife and son, likely in Boston, reside apart due to his periodic sprees.
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Lynn
H. T. Burpee
Boston
Amateur dramatic entertainment at Roxbury kindergarten benefit
An Eliot Hall Jamaica Plain show at 8 tonight features Russell Sullivan's The Cigarette from Java and Afterthoughts with Mrs Agnes Booth Schaffel, plus The Mouse Trap. Proceeds fund Roxbury Public Kindergarten, a highly worthy cause drawing social interest and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot Hall
Jamaica Plain
Russell Sullivan
Java
Agnes Booth Schaffel
Howells
Roxbury
Dyspepsia Specialist Quizzes Patient Over Chewed Food
In Life magazine a dyspepsia specialist argues with a female patient about chewing and the purpose of teeth. The patient calmly replies that she bought her teeth. The exchange highlights humor in medical consultation.
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Lieutenant Tweimsly Row
DR. Jekyll and MR. Hyde
Mr. Wheelwright
Harry Hamilton
Lexington Street
John A. McKie
Princeton Street
James A Roberts
East Fourth Street
Barry
Common Council
Committee On
Edward Wheelwright
Western Union Telegraph Company
North End
Boston School Regiment
Newton & Brighton Street Railroad Company
Washington and Tremont Streets
Brighton
A. H. Plumb
Walnut Street Congregational Church
Massachusetts Sunday Protective League
Messrs. Boyd, While
Messrs. Boyd, White
Chas. P. Stockman
N. E
Messrs. Boyd, White & Co
Brussels
Sanford
Smith's
Corcoran
Higgins
N.B
Gilaghan
Washington ‘St
Globe Theatre
Roxbury Mills
Ingrain
Vbalagian Co
Washington St
Clobe Theatre
New York Press
Labor News
James F. Dolan
Singland
New York Depot
Canal St
Mass
Standard Clothing Co
DR. Schenck
Dre Schenck
J. Dr. Schenck
USA
Levingston
Washington Street
Water Street
Council Chamber
Henry Sherwin
Civil Service Commissioners
Board of Police
Kindergarten
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