Doctor Talks. Illness and Death in Watertown stirred by Faith
The Watertown case centers on Mrs. William G. Morgan who died from heart rupture amid alleged Christian Science beliefs. Neighbors allege misguidance by three Watertown residents and one Newton person who promoted faith over medical care, while the Morgan infant remains gravely ill and dependent.
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Episcopal Church
Sea Moss Farine Pack Offers Nutritious Economy
Product notes toothsome nutrition and cost savings with a package yielding 16 quarts. Mentions receipts and a claim of availability at all grocers.
Church Jurisdiction Question Sparks Committee Review
Gilkey underwent a strict examination and was followed by a Post reporter. Capen stated the committee found no church jurisdiction over the case and that reports were exaggerated. He noted church members accused were found to hold beliefs divergent from church doctrine and ordinary practices.
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Trust Benefited by Enforcing Old Kerosene Law in Boston
Boston kerosene dealers fear enforcement of a defunct statute will wipe out 1400 to 2000 small shops. Fire officials cite tenement housing and inflammable oils. dealers across North End and South Boston warn Standard Oil will gain a monopoly. Many stores lack licenses or awareness as enforcement looms.
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Svengali Influences Lead to Brooklyn Divorce Case
In Brooklyn a man sues for divorce amid revelations of a spiritualist influence over his wife. Hyram W. Hunt claims undue intimacy with a mystic named Professor Stefani later called Estevla Lopez, with past Italy ties. The couple, married 1859, have two children and Hunt seeks $300 counsel fees and $25 weekly alimony amid financial and social reverses.
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Hattie W
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Cullen
Supreme Court
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Annie Nevins
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Italy
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Elopement on Bicycles In Dorchester Case Shrouded
Mrs. Bickford of Roxbury reports her 19 year old daughter Maude E Bickford eloped with a man described as Leon E Blanchard a watchmaker living at 28 Chapman street Dorchester. The couple used two bicycles and left after a note to Mrs Bickford claiming strain and danger. Police have not confirmed the elopement.
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Leon E. Blanchard
Dorchester
Chapman Avenue
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Secret Ballot Sought in City Democratic Meeting
A city Democratic committee plans a meeting in Horticultural Hall one week from tonight. The contest for president pits incumbent James Donovan against ex Representative James E. Hayes with talk of a third candidate as compromise. Hayes pushes for a secret ballot to settle the race, while Donovan claims he will win easily. Three candidates enter the race for committee secretary: William T. Graham, John F. McDonald, and John J. Donovan.
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James E. Hayes
Charlestown
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Donovan
Dover Street
Quigley
William T. Graham
John F. McDonald
John J. Donovan
Beecham's pills for constipation advertised at ten and twenty five cents
The ad promotes Beecham's pills for constipation with price points of 10 and 25 cents and urges readers to obtain the book from their druggist. It also mentions a sales figure of over 1,000,008 deron in the copy.
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Eyeless Fish Brought Up From 298 Feet in Artesian Well
Thomas Mould and BE Roys of Goshen fetch five eyeless cave fish from a six inch artesian well at Howell condenser y, each nearly a pound and a half. The creatures lack true eyes and rely on rudimentary eye tissue while remaining viviparous. The well pump is repaired and no more specimens are expected for now.
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Independent Republican
Thomas Mould
Thompson & Mould
Stain and Feed
BE. L. Roys
Goshen Democrat
Izaak Walton
Glenmere
Howell
Messrs. Mould and Roys
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Valkyrie III Launched by Lord Dunraven at Clyde
Valkyrie III yacht launched today in Glasgow with few spectators present. Designer Watson and a few observers witnessed the water entry while reports claim sail area of 14 000 square feet and a 160 foot high mast. The Daily News notes the ship as the prettiest yacht ever from the Clyde with a deep sharp keel and great bow rake.
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United Press
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Clyde
Cripsi Party Wins Local Italian Election
May report from Rome states polls closed at 4 pm with Signor Crispi’s party winning most electoral officials at polling stations. Election results indicate a favorable outcome for Crispi supporters, including Da Felice, amid a wide majority of turnout.
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Signor Crispi
da Felice
Chinese Sandow Draws Crowds in Boston Open Air Show
Lee Bing Nam the Celestial Sandow, famed from San Francisco to New York, staged an outdoor exhibition in Chinatown Boston. The six foot giant demonstrated muscle, performed acts with a sharp knife and iron rod, claimed medical cures, and sold bottles of medicine to eager spectators before preparing to depart for California.
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Oxford Place
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Seventy-Five Years Since St Pauls Episcopal Church Con secration
St Pauls Episcopal Church marked its seventy fifth anniversary with a morning service led by Rev John B Lindsay and a historic sermon by Bishop Lawrence. A forty voice choir led the music as clergy linked to former rectors attended. The offertory neared two thousand dollars and Archdeacon Jarvis preached in the afternoon on patience and faith.
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John 8. Lindsay
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Worcester
Treadwell Walden
Newton
Archdeacon Jarvis
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