Depression era catalog item list from H. B. F. Co
A long list of assorted goods and prices including tea jam jelly linens tools labors and garments. Itemscite English breakfast tea jam jars window rods candle wax and napkins alongside clothing hosiery and household wares with various prices and quantities.
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Waaees
Eaneins
Hoes Eeeckee
Rogers
Eid
Shoimd
CAG
Ios
Kekee Eee
MUO
Damon Isc
Fourth of July committee outlines $12000 city celebration budget
City Hall meeting sets 12000 for the Fourth of July event with allocations for oration 100, children’s entertainment 3500, music 1300, rowing 1600, West Roxbury 300, South Boston 350, Dorchester celebration 300, fireworks 1600, bicycle races 275, hurling 150, ice water 250, lacrosse 300, printing 00, incidentals 350, ferries 25. Council members dispute the division and seek allocations for East Boston and other localities alongside Roxbury and Dorchester.
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City Hall
Yesday
West Roxbury
South Boston
Dorchester
Leary
Ward 2
East
Boston
Roxbury
Brakeman Fatally Injured At India Point
Robert Downey a brakeman was fatally injured at India Point when a brake staff broke while he was setting the brake. He was thrown under a moving coal train and both legs were severed.
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Providence
Robert Downey
India Point
Vessel On The Rocks Near Ash Island
A capsized fifty ton vessel with no crew and sails set struck Gangway Ledge off Ash Island at noon today, drifted about a mile, and now lies on its side at Sheep Island Ledge near Rockland Maine.
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Rockland
Ash Island
Sheep Island Ledge
Sunday Notices and Church Schedules in Boston
Sunday notices list events at Union Hall 48 Boylston St with Rev. William J. Batt. Tremont Temple Church with morning and evening services. Grand Service of Song at Massie Hall featuring J Albert Snow's Orchestra. Maverick Church East Boston. Sixteenth Annual Meeting of the Boston Industrial Home at Clarendon Street Baptist. Boston Spiritual Temple Berkeley Hall lectures. hospital and free lectures at 724 Washington. Father Chiniquy at People's Church Columbus Ave. Union Bell clash at Fnat oat 2:40 with Rev. N. Eames welcome.
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B. Y. M. Christian Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
William J. Batt
State Reformatory
Corcord
Mass
Mae Mackay
Anna Ruggles
Elizabeth London
George Mendal Taylor
Tremont Temple Church
Music Hall
Lorimer
Temple of God
Maasie Hall
J. Albert Snow
Master Flanders
Fifine Amin
Son
Henshaw
Bruce W. Hobbs
Artimer
William B. Osgood
Maverick
Boston
Smith Baker
D. D
Boston Industrial Home
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
A. J. Gordon
S. Stillman Blanchard
T. D. Roberts
Tabernacle
Berkeley Hall
Berkeley Street
J. Clegg Wright
Hossitalle
Washington Street
Washington
Thomas Froctor
Landis
Cor
Worcester
Sunda
Christendom
Union Biel
Eames
Gent
West Buxton Bank Heist Ends With Fled Burglars
Portland dated May 11 reports a bold attempt to crack the Buxton and Hollis Savings Bank in West Buxton York County. Burglars used sledge drills and nitroglycerine on a 1857 Lillie safe, but fled after blow torch charges failed. evidence left includes nitroglycerine, a dynamite cartridge, drill bits, soap, and powder.
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Portland
West Buxton
Buxton and Hollis Savings Bank
A. K. P. Lord
J. F. Sand
Henry Fogg
C. P. Harmon
Troy
N. Y
Caucus Reform Association Forms in Ward 15 Politics
South Boston's Ward 15 group the Caucus Reform Association met at Towt Hall with about 200 members. Edward P. Barr was elected chair man and B J Rehill secretary. Speakers included James F Creed Thomas F Donovan Michael Collins James Burley Councilman Daniel A McCarthy and Messrs Barry and Rehill. They opposed McNary and backed McEttrick and plan a ticket against the ward committee with permanent headquarters to be secured.
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South Boston
Ward 15
Caucus Reform Association
Towt Hall
Edward P. Barr
B. J. Rehill
James F. Creed
Thomas F. Donovan
Michael Collins
James Burley
Daniel A. McCarthy
Barry
Rehill
Mc Ettrick
McNary
Boys Return Home After Tramping Row in Boston
Jacob Gordon and Guido Caspi left Boston last Monday and tramped toward the city. They slept in a barn on Calvary street in Waltham where a patrolman woke them at 11 pm. Taken to the station, their identities were confirmed and Boston police were notified. They promised not to repeat the offense.
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Jacob Gordon
Salem Street
Guido Caspi
Endicott Street
Boston
Waltham
Calvary Street
Salem to remove overhead wires in Essex county
The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company began to lay cables in conduits today in Salem. Once connected the company will remove all overhead wires and posts, making Salem the first city in Essex county to eliminate a portion of pole suspended wires.
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Salem
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Essex County
Danvers Visit by Governor Council Inspects Asylum
Lieutenant Governor Wolcott and the Governor's Council visited the Danvers Asylum this afternoon for an inspection. Councillors Jeffs Leeson Hamlin Savage Harris and Trustees Stone Sullivan Hopkinson Lee joined with Treasurer Herrick H J Jaques president of Traders Bank of Boston to observe the facilities.
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Danvers
Wolcott
Danvers Asylum
Jeffs
Leeson
Hamlin
Savage
Harris
Stone
Sullivan
Hopkinson
Lee
Herrick
H. J. Jaques
Traders’ Bank of Boston
Getchell murder trial verdict returned in Augusta
The jury in the Getchell murder trial returned a verdict of murder in the first degree in Augusta Maine on May 11.
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Augusta
Getchell
Senate Debates Tariff and Trust Critique in May Session
Washington May 11 Senate and House fields show a day dominated by routine business. Quay seeks a municipal code for DC while Peffer’s unemployment relief plan is sent to rules. Across the chamber Mills and Hoar clash over protection, sugar duties, and rhetoric as the session adjourns. In the House naval appropriation debate highlights the push for Navy buildout amid party fault lines.
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Washington
Senate
Quay
Rep
Penn
District of Columbia
Peffer
Kan
Committee On
Chandler
Mills
Hoar
Boutelle
Democratic Party
Baker
Talbott
Dem
Navy Department
Cummings
N. Y
Reed
Reps
Ring theft trial ends with shopkeeper's civil liability remark
In Municipal Criminal Court James McIver faced larceny charges over a finger ring from Henry Krey's store. Louise Collins testified McIver took a ring and bought a doll before leaving. A ring lay on the floor. Krey warned of civil liability, and Judge Forsaith noted repeated petty larcenies in the shop.
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Municipal Criminal Court
James McIver
Henry Krey
Louise Collins
McIver
MccIver
Krey
Forsaith
The Matthews Guards Parade Costume Ideas Discussed
Citizens imagine City Hall guards in humorous military evolutions each morning. Alvah Peters would wear bias cut tunic. Silloway puffy quilt suit. Foster a Dumpty style. Mooney a sailor rig. McHugh an adjutant bird costume. Flax-seed poultices suggested to shape the nose.
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City Hall Brigade
Alvah Peters
Hamburg
Silloway
Mr. Foster
Mr. Mooney
McHugh
Tragic Maine Central Brakeman Dies After Junction Injury
Himer Kellette, a Maine Central freight brakeman from Augusta, was fatally injured at Yarmouth Junction when jammed between engine and car. He died in Augusta about 11 PM. married, age 41.
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Augusta
Himer Kellette
Maine Central Freight
Yarmouth Junction
Coal Strike Tension Spreads Across Illinois and Beyond
Reports from Pittsburgh and Elmwood describe a major western Pennsylvania coal operators and miners meeting failing to reach agreement. Illinois sheriff leads a posse toward Elmwood amid threats of disruption as 400 miners were said to descend. New York faces coal shortages with heavy imports underway. In Nova Scotia, Spring Hill miners strike closing all slopes over promised changes.
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Illinois
Peoria
Elmwood
Here
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
New York
Nova Scotia
Spring Hill
N. S. Amherst
N. S
Hernani staged by Mounet Sully at Tremont Theatre
Mounet Sully presented Victor Hugo's Hernani at Tremont Theatre last evening with Mme Jane Hading as Dona Sol de Silva. The performance offered strong acting though the lengthy melodrama suited French tastes more than American crowds.
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Victor Hugo
Mounet- Sully
Tremont Theatre
Mounet-Sully
M. Mounet-Sully
Mme
Jane Hading
MVE
Weber
Spectacular Variety and Big Acts Headline Local Theatres
A busy program features Iola Pomeroy, Eva Bertoldi, and Eva’s troupe with grand shows at Keith’s New Theatre. Bowdoin Square Theatre hosts The Shadow Detective finale and Davy Crockett. The Boston Theatre launches a star packed concert with Maggie Cline, Carroll Johnson, and a full ensemble. Sun night Lyceum promises City Club at Midnight and more.
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Maggie Cline
Graham
Boston
Lyceum
City Club
Boston Theatre
Gus Williams
James F. Hoey
Phyllis Allen
R. J. Jose
Carroll Johnson
Billy Carter
Carrie Tutein
Tony Hart, Jr
California
A. M. Thatcher
Annie F. Lacombe
Ladies’ Crescent
Charlestown Soldier Boys Prize Drill And Dance
The Charlestown High School prize drill and dance last evening featured a parade led by Captain H. M. Wing. Senior prize squad captains were Adjutant F. B. Brown in round one, Second Lieutenant W. B. Cooper in round two, and First Lieutenant J. W. MacLoud in round three, with Captain Wing commanding the junior squad. Prizes were awarded by Professor Henri Morand. Merrill F. Green won the first senior prize, Walter F. Chapin the second, and Frank W. Lord the junior prize. Judges were Major Robinson, Captain Hurd, and Captain Bucher. Arthur B. Curtis directed dancing with W. B. Cooper assisting. Matrons were Mrs. L. M. McLoud and Mrs. M. L. Cooper.
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Charlestown High School
H. M. Wing
F. B. Brown
W. B. Cooper
J. W. MacLoud
Wing
Henri Morand
Merrill F. Green
Walter F. Chapin
Frank W. Lord
Major Robinson
Roxbury
Hurd
Dorchester
Bucher
Arthur B. Curtis
L. M. McLoud
M. L. Cooper
Boston Theatre and Palace Theatre Offer Diverse Opera and Drama
The Boston Theatre and nearby venues present a busy schedule with Hamlets, Edipe-Roi, and Pinafore finales. Wilson Barrett returns for two weeks, followed by Ben-My-Chree and The Stranger. The Tremont hosts Francis Wilson’s Er minie with Lulu Glaser and others. The Columbia box office sees heavy Harris testimonial interest as Hagenbeck animals perform. The Palace Theatre screens The Fairies Well with George H. Timmons, while Humpty Dumpty ends and Utopia Limited opens at the Museum. Corinne wears jewel displays in Hendrick Hudson. Park Theatre reports strong business with Our Minnie.
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Wilson Barrett
Boston Theatre
Mr. Barrett
America
Europe
Palace Theatre
George H. Timmons
Corinne
Hendrick Hudson
Park Theatre
Sheriff Zou Shoots Man On Avenue A
Joseph Schnellbock was shot in the temple on Avenue A and died forty five minutes later. Howard J. Pugsley an under sheriff of Westchester county, who is believed to have fired, was arrested. Pugsley says Schnellbock shot himself after firing amid prior violence against his sister in law in Scarsdale.
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New York
Joseph Schnellbock
Avenue A
Howard J. Pugsley
Peekskill
Westchester County
Pugsley
Schnellbock
Scarsdale
Fiske Offered Librarian Post at Newberry Library
May 11 Chicago report states John Fiske the Cambridge historian has been offered the Newberry Library librarian role created by Dr William F Poole’s death. He has not yet formally accepted the offer.
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Chicago
John Fiske
Cambridge
Newberry Library
William F. Poole
Fiske
Titus to Race Bermuda Champion in New York
President McIntyre of Greenwich Wheelmen announces Fred Titus of Riverside Wheelmen will race W. Outerbridge, Bermuda champion, for one mile at Manhattan Field on June 23. The winning rider will receive a $150 diamond from the club.
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Gilbert and Sullivan
Utopia, Limited
Boston
Broadway Theatre
New York
McIntyre
The
Greenwich Wheelmen
Fred Titus
Riverside Wheelmen
Springfield
Mass
W. Outerbridge
Bermuda
Titus
Greenwich
Manhattan Field
Bequests From Jacob B. Remick Total About 10000
The will of Jacob B. Remick leaves about 10 000 to Cambridge institutions including The Avon Home Old Ladies' Home and Cambridge Hospital in Cambridge where he had lived over forty years The 73 year old bachelor who died in North Cambridge last week left a fortune estimated between 20000 and 40000 His nearest relative is his sister Mrs Adams of Plymouth aged 89 whose husband is reputed wealthy.
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Avon
Old Ladies’ Home
Cambridge Hospital
Cambridge
Jacob B. Remick
Remick
Mr. Remick
Mrs. Adams
Plymouth
Dover Fire Wrecks Four Story Warehouse On Central Square
Fire discovered at 2 56 a m in a four story brick warehouse on Central square Dover owned by Mrs S A Huntress and occupied by H A Pattie Co furniture dealers known as Tetherly block The blaze started in the basement probably from gas jet explosion wrecking the building Content loss estimated at 6000 insured Building damage 5000 insured 1500
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Dover
N. H
Central Square
S. A. Huntress
H. A. Pattie & Co
Governor Greenhalge Hosts Family Dinner at Parker House
Governor Greenhalge avoided thirteen at a Parker House table and entertained eleven relatives and close family guests at a Parker House dinner. The gathering then moved to Tremont Theatre for a private show, described as a strictly family affair and highly enjoyable.
OMAHA CONVENTION NAMES O CONNOR NATIONAL PRESIDENT
At the Omaha session of the A O H convention on May 11 Mr O Connor of Georgia was elected national president Bishop Scannell and Dr Shahan of Catholic University gave addresses The new constitution was considered and a night session held Reports were very satisfactory and the convention is an unqualified success.
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Omaha
O’connor
Georgia
Scannell
Shahan
Catholic University At
Washington
Republican caucus backs Baker for Third District Congress
In Augusta Maine on May 11 delegates to the district convention were instructed to support Hon. Orville D. Baker for Congress from the third district. The seat is presently held by S. L. Milliken.
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Augusta
Orville D. Baker
Congress
S. L. Milliken
Inmate in Jail Over Togus Death Investigation
Thomas O'Brien of Southboro Mass an inmate at the Soldiers Home Togus is jailed in Augusta to face an investigation into the death of Arthur Corrigan another inmate. Corrigan who had been drinking with Patrick Sheehan was found in a bad condition claiming he had been beaten kicked and robbed. He died from internal injuries Thursday night and the stolen items Corrigan claimed were found on O'Brien.
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Augusta
Thomas O'Brien
Southboro
Mass
Togus
Arthur Corrigan
Patrick Sheehan
Corrigan
O’brien
O'Brien
Death of Wilkesbarre lawyer and council president
General William H. McCartney president of the Wilkes-Barre City Council and leading Luzerne County lawyer died suddenly of heart disease at his North Mountain country home. Born July 11, 1884 in Boston he joined the army April 19, 1861 and served three years with active participation in twenty engagements. He also campaigned for Stephen A. Douglas in 1860.
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Hollander, Bradshaw
Folsom Company
Washington St
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F. H. Raymond
Ward Committee
the Matthews Guards
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New
York
Pittsburg
Western
County Court House
Cleveland
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Tremont
Gilbert & Sullivan
Museum
Graham Bis
Jas
F. Hoey
LV Carter
Eyeer Mule
Phylis Allen
Phentamine
Carrol Hnson
Hed Ok Soubrette
Grand Orchestra
California Quartette
Boston Music Hall
Mr. T. Adamowsixi
Duces
Charles Burnham
Tom Browning
Bob Murray
Iola Pomeroy
Grand Museum
Paul Keith
Eva Bertoldi
Keith
New Theatre
Miss Bertoldi
France
Koster & Bial’s
Soudan
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Davy Crockett
Frank Mayo
Charlestown
Mme. Hading
Hernani
Edipe-Roi
Big Gorilla
Austin & Stone's
Professor Enoch
Francis Wilson
Lulu Glaser
Amanda Fabris
Mr. Broderick
Columbia
William Harris
Hagenbeck
Joseph Haworth
Tom Seabrooke
Opera
Tabasco
Minnie
Howard Atheneum
Prof, Fiske
Wilson Bros
Old Colony
R.R
Tremont Row
Victoria
Marks—Bashner
Goldstein
Harry Marks
Fannie Bashner
GLO
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
Marie Burroughs
Boston Post
P. O
Walt
M’cartney
Bonita
e@ starter
Stewart
Gillen
Hattie Stewart
Clemence Brothers
Peter Helstrom
Yon Yonson
Ducrows
Florence Elene
Ida Howell
Josie Gregory
the Howard
Austin & Stone
Cremont Row
Soollay Square
Children of
New England
Corilla
Stone & Shaw
Boston Museum
Seabrooke
Barnet & Chadwick
JASCO
R. D
Eugene Tompkins
D. M. Babcock
Sig. Montegriffo
Ralph
Wm. McLaughlin
Deadeye
Lew Dockstader
Sir Joseph
Lon F. Brine
Lucille Jocelyn
Josephine
Mabella Baker
Buttercup
Mamie Gilroy
Hebe
Graham Bic
Sears
Stora
Phyllis Alien
Kimball Opera Company
Peavonite
Best Seata
Columbia Theatre
Rich & Harris
Charles Frohman
Hacenbeck
Bowdoin SQ. Theatre
Charles Fatkinson
Bates Brothers
Humpty- Dumpty Co
Crand Opera House
Grand Opera House Stock Company
James W. Bingham
Hermie Nixon
Living AT A Performances
Washington &St
Boylston
Manager Burlesquers
UES
Yand & P
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