Paine's Celery Compound Praised by Knights Official
Commander A. J. Criss of the Sth Regiment Uniformed Knights Ohio credits Paine's celery compound with rapid relief from catarrh of the head and stomach after trying many remedies. He has recommended it to many others, asserting it builds up the broken down system quickly and remains more used than any other remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Ohio
A. J. Criss
Sth Regiment
Uniformed Knights
Paine
United States
Bishop Foss Stricken With Erysipelas Delays Japan Mission
The condition of Bishop C D Foss of the M E Church worsened after a fall at Evanston. Erysipelas has set in and doctors forbid travel for a year preventing a trip to San Francisco and then Japan. Bishop Foster of Boston will take his place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Bishop Foss
Chicago
C. D. Foss
M. EB
Evanston
San Francisco
Foster
Boston
Insurance Re-ratings on Franklin Street Block Complete
The Board of Fire Underwriters finished revising premiums for the Franklin street block 42 to 76, mostly four story buildings built after 1872. Rates rise to 20 to 43 cents for basements and blocked stairs add 80 cents plus 15 cents for blocked passages. Dana Tucker & Co F A Foster & Co Wamsutta Mills Mackintosh Green & Co are among tenants with varied increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Fire Underwriters
Franklin Street
Arch Street
Hawley Street
Ising Tose
Dana, Tucker & Co
Ary Goods
F. A. Foster & Co
Woolens
Wamsutta Mills
Woodens
Mackintosh, Green & Co
Somerville Shooting Victim H L Gonzalez In Critical Condition
The Somerville shooting victim H L Gonzalez remains in poor condition with slight temperature rise and uncertain recovery. Annie E Smith, the alleged shooter, was arraigned and held in 1500 bail for trial on May 23 and is confined at Cambridge Jail. she shows despondency and has not spoken to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
H. L. Gonzalez
Annie E. Smith
Cambridge
Marriages in New Hampshire and New York area
In Newport New Hampshire on May 10, Rev M T Runnells officiated the Jardine Runnel ls wedding with Fred D Jardine of Charlestown NH and Carrie S Runnells of Newport. A New York City ceremony on May 4 united Fletcher Ladd of Lancaster NH and Mary W Lind say of East Milton NH formerly Concord. Moffatt Allen occurred May 11 in Roxbury at the bride’s parents home Frederick John Moffatt and Maud Allen. Thayer White wedding took place April 30 in Dayton Ohio with Winthrop Thayer of Froston MA and Beatrice White of Dayton OH.
Obituary Notices from May Deaths
Death notices list Timothy P. Cooney 42 at Brookline with funeral from his sister's home May 16 and a high mass at Church of the Assumption. Also listed are Harriet H Fiske widow of Moses M Fiske formerly of Framingham, Edwin F Varwell 72 of pneumonia in Brighton, George Forbes 46 in Boston Highlands, Mary Gardiner Hedge in Washington, Eva R Norris 16 in Hyde Park, Charles P Shattuck 75 in Roxbury, Albert Stevens 76 in Cambridge, James D Sumner 77 in Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooney
Brookline
Timothy P. Cooney
Dennis Lynch
Sewell Street
Church of the Assumption
Fiske
West Newton
Nettie M. Freeman
Harriet H
Moses M. Fiske
Framing
Shattuck
Roxbury
Charles P. Shattuck
Stevens
Cambridge
Albert Stevens
Sumner
Lexington
James D. Sumner
The Rise and Fall of the National Cordage Company
The narrative reviews the National Cordage Company's collapse led by a clique of wealthy young managers. It details lavish spending, high salaries, social excess, and the failed bond issue that triggered the crash. G Weaver Loper remains a receiver, attributing the downfall to market stringency.
Pension reform starts in Washington with end of completed files system
The Commissioner of Pensions Lochren abolished the completed files system used under Commissioner Raum. He cited extra work, unfair shifts in claim order, and reliance on attorney certificates as complete without evidence. He argued only the examiner handling a claim can judge completeness and adjudication readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commissioner of Pensions
Lochren
Raum
George B. Lemon
Aton
Several Bank Suspensions Reported Across States
Reports from Chicago Kissimmee Louisville and Duluth detail bank and business failures. Citizen State Bank Cherubus county Indiana and Citizens Bank Kempton Indiana suspended as branches of Columbia National. KisSimmee City Bank closed with liabilities about 75000 and assets around 100000. Gill Wright Duluth Roller Mills assigned with assets 75000 to 120000 and liabilities 67000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Citizen State Bank of
Cherubus County
Ind
Capital
Citizens’ Bank
Kempton
Columbia National
Kissimmee
Fla
Louisville
D. M. Lawson
Bowling Green
Duluth
Minn
Gill & Wright
Duluth Roller Mills
Cattle with lumpy jaw halted at St Clair tunnel
A carload of cattle suffering from lumpy jaw traveled through the St Clair tunnel toward Boston on Friday. Canadian officials sent the animals back, and they are now isolated awaiting instructions from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Huron
Mich
St. Clair Tunnel
Boston
Washington
Fire Alarm at Jamaica Plain Home No Damage
Mr Charles BE Tucker pulled in the alarm from Box 561 at 6 44 yesterday morning for a slight fire in the chimney of his dwelling at the corner of Corey and Garden streets Jamaica Plain. No damage ensued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles BE. Tucker
Corey and
Garden Streets
Jamaica Plain
Presbyterians to Decide Briggs's Case in Washington Assembly
The 105th general assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the United States meets in Washington on May 18 with Briggs’s case, seminaries, and faith confession revision as top topics. Notables include ex-Justice Strong, Vice President Stevenson, and Senators Frye and Faulkner. The Lincoln pew is restored for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
One Hundred and Fifth General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church of the United States
Portland
Committee On
Briggs
New York
New York Avenue Church
Lincoln
Jackson
John Quincy Adams
Pierce
Buchanan
Alvin Bartlett
William Young
Strong
Supreme Court
Stevenson
Gresham
Hoke Smith
Lamont
Elkins
Wanamaker
Harlan
Brown
Shiras
Gorman
Frye
Gordon
Faulkner
W. A. Stone
C. R. Breckinridge
Committee On Finance
John W. Thompson
McMillan and Brice
John Hay
Gardiner G. Hubbard
General Assembly
Test of Strength Sermon at Salem Union Vesper
The Rev. George D. Latimer spoke on A Trial of Strength at the Young Men's Christian Union vesper service in Salem. He contrasted old and modern views of temptations and urged self mastery through testing existing weaknesses and circumstances. Musical selections by Florence G. Ayers and Fannie E. Holt complemented the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Latimer
Salem
Young Men’s Christian Union
James
Florence G. Ayers
Fannie E. Holt
Baptist Train Heads to Denver for Annual Meeting Tour
The sixth annual Baptist train of New England delegates departs Fitchburg depot at 1 p m for Denver. Nine Wagner palace cars form the train. The party visits Niagara Falls and Cleveland then Chicago before continuing to Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Baptist Missionary Union
American Baptist Home Missionary Society
American Baptist Publication Society
American Baptist Educational Society
Denver
Colo
Baptists of
New England
Fitchburg
The
First Baptist Church of
North Adams
International Hotel
Niagara Falls
Cleveland
Chicago
Monay
Omaha
City
Council Bluffs
Robbery at Tremont Street Drug Store
Alonzo P. Gibson reported at Station 6 that two men entered his drug store at 619 Tremont Street around 10:30 PM. One spoke with him while the other opened the safe and stole $100 before fleeing the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo P. Gibson
Station 6
Tremont Street
Brewer protest clarifies presidency and arrest claims
President Elias Brewer responds to recent troubles at the Reformed Catholic Mission. He denies eagerness for the presidency, says Bradbury was absent from Ferdinand street meetings, and asserts he was nominated only in an ante-room session by legally eligible voters. He disputes arrest allegations, claiming no warrant was issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Brewer
Bradbury
Ferdinand Street
Brewer
Newspaper Men Off for St Paul Convention Trip
Eastern delegates to the third annual International League of Press Clubs will travel from New York by special train to St Paul for the May 18 to 20 convention. About 150 delegates and ladies will attend, discussing causes including a national home for sick and aged journalists. The group will return to Chicago for the World's Fair. a brief stop occurs in Chicago Wednesday en route. Boston delegates include William F. Murray and others. the visit will be hosted by St Paul journalists and the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International League of Press Clubs
Canada
England
Germany
New York
St. Paul
Lddies
Chicago
Boston
William F. Murray
The
Herald
William V. Alexander
Transcript
Daniels. Knowlton
Times
Edward W. Hazewell
William 8. McNary
Impostor Claims Barum and Bailey Circus Agents
A scammer named R C Ball and another calling Cc S Ball has visited multiple cities as an advance agent for Barum Bailey circus. He secured thirty rooms at the Adams House and offered rates for traveling show personnel. Barham Bailey warn of a $25 reward for conviction of anyone falsely claiming circus representation. The impostor is believed to have also visited New Haven Conn seeking contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Ball
Cc. S. Ball
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Adams
R. G. Ball
Barham & Bailey
New Haven
Conn
Full dressing cabinet at $15 in Boston spurges rare chance
An old proverb suggests small purchases build a great home. A single dressing cabinet advertised by Paine's Furniture Company for only $15 offers a rare opportunity in Boston that may not repeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Furniture Company
Boston
Columbian Celebration at North Russell Street A M E Zion
The North Russell Street A M E Zion Church plans a Columbian celebration tonight with vocal and instrumental numbers and historical tableaux. The event, closing the New England conference, honors ministers and delegates and is expected to be highly entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Street
A. M. E. Zion
Boston
Pope to Send Golden Rose to Queen Marie Henriette
The Vatican announces the Pope will honor Marie Henriette of Belgium with the Golden Rose of Virtue this year. The gesture highlights papal friendship and royal ties between Rome and Brussels during May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Marie Henriette
Eulalies Ball Sparks New York Society Chaos
Gotham's 400 quarrel over Infanta Eulalie's ball with Ward McAllister opposing and Mrs. Paran Stevens withdrawing. Circulo Colon Cervantes now handles plans as Spanish etiquette debates unfold. Infanta may visit New York then Washington, weather permitting, amid speculation of a Much Ado About Nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gotham
Infanta Eulalie
Ward McAllister
Agin
Ollie Sumner Teall
Circulo Colon-Cervantes
Marquis de Pedrosa
Isabella
Paris
Flora McFlimsey
Madison Square Garden
Eulalie
Paran Stevens
Fifth Avenue
Ward McAlister
John Jacob Astor
America
Waldorf
Washington
Havana
Potter to Address Cleveland Business Men in Bromfield Week
Charles H. Potter a leading Cleveland banker will speak at the daily noon meeting in Bromfield Street Church for one week beginning today The topics include A Curious Capitalist The Head of a Busy Firm A Friend of the Administration A Rising Lawyer A Successful Politician and A Government Official Solos daily by Mr and Mrs W V Baker blind singers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Potter
Cleveland
Bromfield Street
W. V. Baker
Perruf Brothers Arrested After Revolver Assault at Salem Street
Officers report Louis Perruf and his brother Nicholas were arrested for an assault on Frank Ruffo at 21 Salem Street in the North End. Louis allegedly drew a revolver during a dispute over a mattress and fired. the bullet lodged in a piano, sans injury to Ruffo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division 1
Louis Perruf
Nicholas
Frank Ruffo
Salem Street
North End
Perruf
Ruffo
Louis
Man Attempts Suicide by Razor at Cushman Avenue
Michael McGowan 37 of Cushman Avenue West End attempted self harm Saturday by slashing his throat with a dull razor. He was moved to Massachusetts General Hospital with a non serious wound and remains in custody at the city jail awaiting examination by the board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael McGowan
Cushman Avenue
West Ind
McGowan
Massachusetts General Hospital
City
Board of Directors
Chicago Mecca of America Sees Boston Guests This Summer
The city of Chicago is labeled the Mecca of America this summer as Boston plans send a notable stream of pilgrims. Leading figures anticipated include State Treasurer Marden, Assistant Post Master Ernst, General Francis Peabody Jr, Dr. Samuel A. Green, Mrs. John L. Gardner, Councillor James Donovan, Dr. Malcolm Storer, Colonel Harry Russell, ex Senator William S. McNary, Colonel Dennis H. Morrissey, Senator John F. Fitzgerald, Dr. E Wigglesworth and General W. W. Blackmar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
America
Boston
Marden
Ernst
Francis Peabody, Jr
Samuel A. Green
John L. Gardner
James Donovan
Malcolm Storer
Harry Russell
William S. McNary
Dennis H. Morrissey
John F. Fitzgerald
E. Wigglesworth
W. W. Blackmar
Photographer offers cabinet portraits at reduced price
G Waldron Smith, photographer, offers a dozen of his best ten dollar cabinets for two dollars by presenting this issue's special rate coupon today Tuesday or Wednesday. If you cannot attend, prepay and sit when convenient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Waldron Smith
The
Post
Somerville Fatality Follows Row Over Irish Arrival Party
A Somerville gathering on 502 Somerville Avenue to celebrate an Irish arrival ended in a fatal assault. John H. Tattan was pummeled by Michael J. Buckley and Thomas F. O’Reilly, an ice chest rolled down stairs striking him, and he died Saturday from a fractured skull. Buckley and O’Reilly face murder charges. elder Tattan held as a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Somerville Avenue
Ireland
John H. Tattan
Michael J. Buckley
Thomas F. O'Reilly
Tattan
Buckley
O'Reilly
Story
Missing Jenkins and Bend Drive Portsmouth Mystery
George W. Jenkins manager of the American Express office in Portsmouth is missing after the office was locked and his disappearance occurred during an audit. Fremont Bend, a missing Kittery Point man, is believed drowned after his boat was found abandoned near the harbor mouth. A witness reported hearing cries for help near Bond Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
George W. Jenkins
American Express Company
Andrew Bunton
Boston
Jenkins
Dover
Bunton
New England
Fremont Bend
Kittery Point
Wilson
Bond
Mr McDonalds Views on Gas Reform in Boston
Mayor Matthews praised Chairman McDonald of the Gas Commission for urging immediate action. McDonald says he backs reform and has supported dollar gas for Boston. He expects remaining cases to be decided soon and supports the Legislature's investigation into corporate methods and gas costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Gas Commission
Matthews
Dollar Gas
Boston
MacDonald
Murray Blasts Republican Press At Norfolk Club Dinner
At Young's Norfolk Club dinner ex Representative Michael J. Murray criticized the Republican press saying Democratic papers supply better news coverage and most Republicans in Massachusetts and New England get their news from Democratic outlets. Councillor Davidhalrice added that Republican prospects were strong and others spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Young's
Michael J. Murray
Massachusetts
New England
Davidhalrice
Fire at 92 Essex Street damages building and stock
Fire Alarm Box 54 reported a brisk blaze on the second floor of the three story brick building at 92 Essex Street. George W. Caen, a manufacturer of toilet sets, owned the stock valued at about 1500 dollars. The first floor liquor saloon Guinness & Cherry suffered water damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Box
Essex Street
George W. Caen
Capen
Guinness & Cherry
Man Found Wounded on the Common After Robbery Claim
Early yesterday morning Frank C. Canney was found bleeding on the Common with wounds to his head and left eye by two citizens who brought him to Station 4. He said two men attacked him for a robbery, then gave conflicting stories. police doubt his first account. He was treated by Dr. Hubbard and jailed for drunkenness. Canney, 38, lists 81 Warrenton Street as his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Canney
Station 4
Canney
Old man found unconscious on Washington Street
At 10 30 yesterday morning Division 5 found a man unconscious at the doorside of 1745 Washington Street and had him removed to City Hospital. He is said to be suffering from apoplexy. The man is about six years old with a gray beard, wearing dark clothing. A check made out to Thomas McDonnell of South Egan New Hampshire was found in his pocket, a place not listed in the Gazetteer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division 5
Washington Street
Thomas McDonnell
South Egan
N. H
Beiging and Albany Rrailroad Schedule Delayed
Through train and car service announced to start May 14 is postponed to May 25 due to delays in new timetable by connecting lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beiging, & Albany Railroad
Terribly Increasing Pneumonia Deaths Prompt Health Board Warning
New York officials report a sharp rise in pneumonia deaths, nearly doubling the five year average. Dr. John T. Nagle blames influenza and grip, urging blood warmth and circulation. The note promotes Duffy's Pure Malt whiskey as a trusted stimulant to prevent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
John T. Nagle
Registrar of Vital Statistics
Also Mentioned on This Page
Knights of
Pythias
Criss
Bishop Foster
Insurange
Marry ME
Effie
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
McCarry & CO
Cordage Trust
Wall Street
National Cordage Company
New Jersey
John Good
James M. Waterbury
National
George Weaver Loper
Frank T. Wall
Chauncey Marshall
John A. Tucker
E. M. Fulton, Jr
John C. Firman
C. Atterbury
E. H. Brinckerhoff
Lopez
Mr. Waterbury
Westchester
E. Berry Wall
Cincinnati
Trust
G. Weaver Lopez
G. Weaver Loper
the Watch Factory
Waltham
American Watch Company
William C.youngs
Charles A. Briggs
Scott
Scott & Bowne
N.Y
MR. Brewer
Barnum
Eulalies Ball
Paran Stevens and
Ward
McAllister
MR. M’donald
Essex
Strigken
Board of Health
Salvator Beer
Burkhardt Brewing Co
Hallock Street
Tel
Columbia Art CO
Globe Theatre
Hayward Place
Boston Wharf Co
Boston Postoffice
Joseph B. Russell
State ST
Lynn
Thomson-Houston
Westinghouse Electric Company
Thomson-Houston Company
Park Theatre
Timothy Leary
Irish National Federation
John R. Murphy
J. P. Keating
Robert Emmet
F. A. Wood Machinery Company
Standard Oil CO
Whiting
Standard Ol Company
Chester H. Graves & Sons
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