How Yacht Atlantic Looks Under Sail
Naval officers at the torpedo station expected the yachts to take at least 24 hours to reach the lightship given the light head winds. A 20 mile breeze last night gave crews confidence they would be sighted before daylight, while Newport observers placed large wagers on the result, including a $1000 bet on the Atlantic finishing first to the Lizard.
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Newport
Chester Paulmann
Atlantic
Lizard
Od Hardy
Gloucester
Agreement on Tucker Exceptions and Monday Conference
Final agreement on the Tucker case exceptions likely cannot be formulated before Monday. Attorney General Parker and defense counsel James H. Vahey planned a meeting, but court business prevented it. Parker said court proceedings will occupy the rest of the week, with a conference next Monday as the first chance.
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Charles L. Tucker
Parker
James H. Vahey
Court Busi
Ness
Mrs Livermore in Melrose Reported Illness
Mrs Mary A Livermore remains quite ill at her Melrose home with physicians not reporting any change in condition. Many visitors came to the residence but were not admitted. however, word circulated that her prospects for recovery are considered good.
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Melrose
Mary A. Livermore
The Change of Life Dangers and Relief Through Lydia E Pinkham
A promotional piece explaining the change of life as a critical period for women and touting Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the remedy. It cites symptoms such as hot flashes dizziness and irritability and includes a testimonial from Mrs. A. E. G. Hyland claiming relief after treatment. It invites women to write for free advice from Mrs. Pinkham.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Peace Society Dinner Highlights Bates Speech
Ex Governor John L Bates spoke at the American Peace Society annual dinner in Boston. Robert Treat Paine presided. Charles E Adams urged peace to boost commerce. Dr. Trueblood pressed for permanent headquarters. Other speakers warned against war’s costs and weaponry.
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John L. Bates
American Peace Society
Twentieth Century Club
Robert Treat Paine
Charles E. Adams
State Board of Trade
Benjamin F. Trueblood
Bates
Francis H. Rowley
Elwyn G. Preston
Chamber of Commerce
Three Divorces Granted in Yesterday's Court
Judge Crosby reserved decision in Walker versus Walker amid an annulment request. Elizabeth P. Hutchins won a decree from Weston F. Hutchins on neglect and cruelty. Cora A. Stone received a decree from Frank E. Stone for drunkenness and cruelty. she reverts to maiden Allen. Frederick H. Hewitt got a decree against Rose G. for infidelity. Judge Dewey reported a compromise for Mae B. Morse without alimony.
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Crosby
Walker
Frederick H. Hewitt
Rose G
Dewey
Mae B
George M. R. Morse
Brookline Woman Stops Dog Fight in Harvard Square
A ferocious dog fight drew more than 200 onlookers in Harvard square Brookline yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Fred H. Crosby of Davis avenue saved lives by snapping the leash and pulling the dogs apart after 15 minutes of savage fighting, causing traffic tie ups.
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Harvard Square
Brookline
Fred H. Crosby
Davis Avenue
Winchester Matrons Lead Petition Against Extended School Term
Winchester matrons vow a mass protest against the school committee's plan to extend the term past June. Prominent signers include Dr. Meade and wife, Samuel J. Elder, Rev. Dr. Newton, Dr. French, and others who cite health concerns for children and teachers during hot months. The petition seeks a public hearing and action from the committee amid accusations that wealthy residents push for longer terms to preserve exam standings.
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Winchester
C. F. A. Currier
Technology
Meade
Samuel J. Elder
Newton
French
D. C. Dennett
Henry C. Ordway
Joshua Phipps
Post
Currier
James E. Corey
Mass of Sores Cured by Cuticura Ointment
Testimonial from Robert Wattam of Chicago dated December 30 1897 describes a five year old boy with widespread itching rash. After three doctors failed, Cuticura Ointment applied on bandages led to relief by the third and fourth uses and complete recovery. The account emphasizes dramatic skin healing and renewed health.
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Robert Wattam
Center Ave
Chicago
Ill
Cure Report from Chicago Figure Endorses Cuticura Remedies
Six years later, Dr Wattam reports a thorough cure of his little boy by Cuticura Remedies. The letter, dated February 23, expresses gratitude for the successful result. The ad promotes Cuticura Resolvent pills and ointment sold worldwide with depots in London Paris Boston and mentions a guide on curing boils.
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Chicago
London
Charterhouse
Rue de la Paix
Boston
Potter and Chew
Brookline Board Hears Push to Retain Sanford Principal
The Brookline School Board held a private Town Hall hearing on the petition to retain Daniel S. Sanford as Brookline High School principal. Professor Dewey praised graduates as high in scholarship equal to Harvard and MIT standards, while Harvard and Vassar presidents were cited. The board offered no statement after the session.
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Brookline School Board
Town Hall
Daniels. Sanford
Davis A. Dewey
Technology
Sanford
Brookline High School
Eliot
Harvard
Vassar College
Brookline
Railway Inspector Weds in Wakefield
Inspector Timothy J. Cronin of the Boston and Northern railroad marries Miss Gertrude M. Nickerson in Wakefield at St. Joseph's parsonage. The couple later hosts a reception at their new home 29 Franklin Street and receives many wedding gifts.
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Wakefield
Timothy J. Cronin
Boston & Northern Railroad
Gertrude M. Nickerson
William J. O’connor
St. Joseph's Parsonage
Franklin Street
Missing Montreal link in Alice Atkinson disappearance
Robert Atkinson the coachman for J Montgomery Sears suspects his daughter Alice who vanished on Tuesday en route to school may have fled to Montreal to stay with her aunt Mrs William Langley. Schoolmates saw her near the Fens and Jefferson School with a doll and photographs before leaving home. He believes the last letter to her Montreal aunt contained money and instructions and has written to Montreal for answers.
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Robert Atkinson
J. Montgomery Sears
Alice
Montreal
Atkinson
Fens
Jefferson School
William Langley
Hyams Seeks $1800 Rebate From U S Government
Henry M. Hyams of the Boston tobacco firm sues Collector James D. Gill claiming the Internal Revenue Service defrauded him of 1800 dollars. He notes over 4000 dollars spent to win the suit. Gill says 1902 tobacco rebates allowed only verified claims. Hyams was among about 650 filed and rejected for overstatement.
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United States
Internal Revenue Department
Henry M. Hyams
Henry M
Collector of Internal Revenue
James D. Gill
Hyams
Literary wife ends marriage with editor in New York divorce
Justice Keogh grants an interlocutory divorce to Juliet Wilbur Tompkins Pottle from Emery Pottle after secret grounds. The writers had depicted their troubles in recent stories and say the split stems from failing to live up to their imagined ideal.
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New York
Finis
Emery Pottle
Juliet Wilbur Tompkins Pottle
Justice Keogh
Henry W. Taft
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Deutschland
Hamburg
Dover
Cherbourg
Tucker
Mrs. Livermore
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Peace Society
Lr. Wattam Writes
Metropolitan Clothing Co
Cotte
Buster
Buster Brown
Alice Atkinson
Coachman
Mr. Pottle
Arcade Millinery Dept
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