Peruna Ad Claims James K Polk Kin Endorser
Minnie Lee Collins of Nashville declares Peruna cured her female trouble after physicians failed. The ad touts Peruna as a remedy for catarrh causing female ailments, with testimonials of relief from pains dizziness and irregularities, urging readers to write Dr. Hartman for free guidance.
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Minnie Lee Collins
James K Polk
High Street
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Peruna
Take Land for New Subway Entrance in Boston
The Boston Transit Commission has taken a parcel of land for the entrance to the proposed Washington street subway. The site measures about 8,240 square feet and is bounded by Ash street, Reuben Sherburne land, several owners, and land formerly of Charlotte Felton. The taking is by eminent domain for the city of Boston.
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Boston Transit Commission
Washington Street
Ash Street
Reuben Sherburne
City of
Boston
Charlotte Felton
Lewissohn Held in Contempt in Canfield Probe
New York May 16 Jesse Lewissohn copper magnate and clubman appeared before Justice Wyatt in John Doe proceedings instigated by District Attorney Jerome seeking evidence against Richard Canfield. He refused to answer questions about visits to Canfield's and was committed for contempt and placed in custody. Counsel challenges the witnesses law as unconstitutional and plans to appeal if needed.
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New York
Jesse Lewissohn
Wyatt
John Doe
Jerome
Richard Canfield
Lewissohn
Canfield
Jerome Lewissohn
Court of Appeals
Hubbard's Body Returned From Labrador Expedition
The seaboing steamer Aurora delivering machinery to a whale factory at Cape Charles, Labrador, arrived at Wesleyville with the dead body of Léonidas Hubbard Jr. the Outing assistant editor who perished in Labrador last October. Also aboard were companions Dillon Wallace of New York and Frank Elson a half breed guide. The ship is to reach St John’s by tonight or tomorrow.
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ST. John’s
N. F
Aurora
Cape Charles
Labrador
Wesleyville
Here
Léonidas Hubbard, Jr
Outing
Hubbard
Dillon Wallace
New York
Frank Elson
General John B. Sanborn Dies at 78 in St Paul
ST PAUL May 16 General John B. Sanborn died at his home today aged 78. Death was due to old age. He was born in New Hampshire in 1826 and came to St Paul in 1
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ST. Paul
John B. Sanborn
Sanborn
Walter R. Sanborn
United States Circuit
Court of Appeals
New Hampshire
Forepaugh Sells Circus Delights Huntington Avenue Crowd
The Forepaugh Sells circus opened a week at Huntington Avenue with a grand street parade. Spectators enjoyed three rings of acts including equestrian displays, aerials by the Jordans, and clown burlesque. Two bicycle feats looping the loop and a 40 foot jump over elephants headline thrilling performances alongside a strong wild animal exhibit.
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Huntington Avenue
Gieunie
Jordans
Boy John Murray Flees With Circus From Springfield
A 12 year old named John Murray from Springfield ran away with a traveling circus. Seven others were arrested in the city and sent back home to their guardians.
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John Murray
Springfield
Ome
Johnny Bostonbean Slate Readers Invited to Contribute
Readers of the Post are invited to submit Inserptions on general interests for Johnny's Slate In care of the Post. The paper notes many bright ideas in freak headlines and war poems and offers a new chance for witty readers to gain newspaper fame.
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The
Post
Johnny
Beason Hill real estate sale prank ends in fraternity rite
A crowd at Park Street subway heard a man cry of the greatest sale in the century and chased three youths in pink pajamas. They fled across Boston streets, were ejected from a car, and later admitted to Sigma Alpha Epsilon at Boston University Law School, where they received fraternity ritual. The group, rosters show 23 members.
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Park Street
Beacon Hill
Tremont Street Mall
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Society
Arthur C. Roche
Boston
D. L. Powers
Malden
E.A. Merriam
Berk
Eley Street
Boston University Law School
B M Carmen Workers Form Wage Agreement Demands
Committees from 17 shop centres representing all the car workers on the Boston and Maine railroad have drafted a wage, hour and working agreement to submit to road representatives. The men are thoroughly organized in every shop of the road and a conference request has been sent to the railroad officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine Railroad
Plea for New Crocker Trial Heard in Court
The motion to set aside the finding of a Supreme Court jury on Uriel H. Crocker's will and grant a new trial was heard by Judge Braley. Mrs. Crocker seeks the relief, contending undue influence by Annie J. Crocker. Opposing sides include three sons of the deceased and their counsel R. M. Morse, who argues the verdict was warranted.
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Supreme Court
Uriel H. Crocker
Annie J. Crocker
Braley
Crocker
J. H. Benton, Jr
George A. Crocker
Joseph B. Crocker
Edgar Crocker
R. M. Morse
J. Benton
A Crocker
Mr. Morse
Whist Party At Catholic Union Hall Draws 400 Attendees
A whist and dancing party last evening at Catholic Union Hall, run by ladies aiding St. Philip's Church, drew about 400 attendees. The Rev. P. J. O'Donnell and several other clergy and Maplewood and Weymouth parish leaders attended, with a long committee of Misses Mooney Craig Keefe Martin Doherty Hetherington O'Brien Hoolihan Riley McCarthy Collins Killion Cadagan and others arranging the event.
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Catholic Union Hall
St. Philip's Church
South d
P. J. O'Donnell
Austin E. Doherty
William O'Connell
B. Teeling
Carey and
Holland
Maplewood
Colbert
Weymouth
D. Mooney
EB. Craig
M. J. Keefe
Alicé Martin
Mollie Doherty
C. Hetherington
M. O'Brien
G. Penney
Nellie Hoolihan
K. O’brien
L. Hoolihan
J. Riley
K. McCarthy
Kit
Medals for Patrolmen Reward Courage and Promotions
The Board of Police commended three officers, awarded two department medals, granted a vacation to Patrolman Shorey, and promoted Reserve Officer Connor to patrolman. Hill and Connor were praised for rescuing inmates from a burning house on Columbus Avenue March 11. Shorey earned the vacation for rushing into a burning building on West Eighth Street April 4 and saving inmates. Chairman Emmons announced Connor’s immediate promotion.
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Board of Police
Department
William G. Hill
Joseph H. Connor
Station 5
South End
Weston, Shorey
Division 6
South Boston
Hill
Connor
David Blanchard
Columbus Avenue
Shorey
West Eighth Street
Emmons
Connor Tha
London greets the Curzons arrival in ceremony
Lord Curzon viceroy of India and Lady Curzon arrive in London to a strong reception. Premier Balfour and ministers greet them at the station. An audience with King Edward follows at Buckingham Palace as crowds line the route. Henry White of the US embassy is among the relatives and friends present.
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London
Lord Curzon
India
Lady Curzon
Balfour
Lord
Henry White
United States
Buckingham Palace
Edward
Lieutenant McLean for Fire Department Promotion
Fire Commissioner Henry 8 Russell announced the selection of Lieutenant Walter M McLean of Engine 8 Galem street for advancement. McLean, who has served nearly 16 years on the fire department, will soon appear before civil service commissioners for promotion examinations.
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Henry 8. Russell
Walter M. McLean
Galem Street
McLean
Civil Service Commissioners
Fire Department
Baby Found On Doorsteps In Cambridge
A two weeks old child was found on the doorsteps of 239 Putnam avenue Cambridge at midnight. It was taken to the city home. There were no marks of identification and residents could not explain the child’s presence.
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Putnam Avenue
Cambridge
Man Posing as Captain Swindles Beacon Hill Residents
A well-dressed man claiming to be captain of the Boston and Gloucester Steamship Company collected payments for supposed package deliveries at Beacon Hill. Investigations later showed the parcels did not exist, exposing a targeted scam involving local residents.
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Beacon Hill
Boston & Gloucester Steamship Company
Verdict for Defendant Ordered in Doctor's Suit
Judge Bolster ruled for the defendant in the suit brought by Dr. Prosper Bender against George D. Coleman. The court found no evidence Coleman volunteered to pay for services to Mrs Eastman, and the decision was delivered promptly.
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Prosper’ Bender
George D. Coleman
Bolster
Municipal Court
Yeterday
Coleman
Eastman
Topliff Street Rock Crusher Must Move
Dorchester residents win in Supreme Court. injunction blocks operation of a planned rock crushing plant on a field along Topliff Street. Contractors must relocate, as 15 000 tons already on site and more to come would be moved elsewhere. Case sets county precedent against nuisance.
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Topliff Street
Dorchester
Lathrop
Supreme Court
Wathrop
Brakeman Crushed In Rogers Ave Train Yard
Michael J. Gillis a 34 year old brakeman was fatally crushed between two freight cars in the Rogers Avenue train yard last night. He resided at 1572 Tremont Street.
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Michael J. Gillis
Rogers Avenue
Trémont Street
Lynn Plumbers Strike Expands As 30 Take Action
Lynn May 16 The plumbers strike in Lynn began this morning as several firms signed the new agreement on Saturday and three more joined today. About 30 men are now on strike.
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Lynn
Injuries Reported After Roxbury Accidents In Five Areas
Six people sustained injuries in Roxbury last evening including a 13 year old with a broken left leg bones, a 5 year old with a fractured right thigh, a 22 year old with a crushed right foot, a 34 year old brakeman in a car crash, a 22 year old who fell at a terminal, and a 22 year old kicked by a horse. Facilities treated at City Hospital Massachusetts General and Dorchester.
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Roxbury
Tred Ganley
Chestnne Avenue
City Hospital
Henry M. Dolan
Baker Park
Edward Jebers
East Second Street
South Boston
Michael J. Gillis
Tremont Street
Massachusetts General
James Keefe
Arcadia Street
Dorchester
Guy Pease
Vernon’ Street
Sullivan Beats Gardner In Ten Round Toledo Fight
May 16 report says Mike Sullivan won a fast ten round decision over Gus Gardner in Toledo. Sullivan controlled the bout from start to finish and nearly finished Gardner in the eighth round.
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Toledo
Mike
Twin
Non-Union Work Dominates Boston Mills Yet Claimed
The Shop and Mill Hands' Union reports that nearly all Boston mill work is non union, except in a few shops. They will seek support from the Carpenters' District Council to ensure union mill work is used for Boston schoolhouses and public buildings. Orangeine "Simply Wonderful". "Am never without it, never tired of telling my friends about it." MRS. J. A. GIBSON, Lake Arthur, La.
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Boston
Carpenters’ District Council
J. A. Gibson
Lake Arthur
Sterling Remel
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