Arrest of Machen in Postoffice Letter Fastener Case
Nation startled as August W. Machen head of free delivery faces arrest on charges of colluding with Groff Bros to obtain pay from letter box fastener contracts. Widespread investigation led to bail set at 20000 with Groffs also ordered arrested. case proceeds in Washington with A United States District Attorney handling.
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Machen
Fosnes
Payne
Bristow
Groff
D. B. Groff
United States District
Taggart
Walter S. Mayer
Mayer
Samuel A. Groff
Diller B. Groff
Groff Bros
August W. Machen
Mr. Machen
Post Office Department
Washington
United States District Attorney
Postoffice Department
Mr. Payne
United States
Taylor
Douglass & Douglass
Harles A
Philadelphia
Commissioner’s Office
Guaranty Company
Associated Press
That Worn-out Feeling Iron-Ox Tablets Ad
An advertisement touts Iron-Ox Tablets as restoring energy by aiding digestion and nerves, waking the liver and purging impurities. It claims gradual, natural results, non purgative action, and suitability for constipation. The product, 50 tablets in a pocket case, costs 25 cents, from The Tron-Ox Remedy Co of Detroit, Michigan.
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Tron-Ox Remedy Co
Detroit
Mich
Iron-Ox Remedy Co
Fenced For Medals at St James Fencing Club Event
The first annual fencing tournament and exhibition was held at Allen gymnasium. Nickerson won gold, Mosher silver, Hill bronze in foil bouts. Somes beat Cook to win the St James team bout against St Peter's Beverly. Several exhibition matches and a squad drill followed with judges from the B A A.
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St. James
H. St. Gaudens
A. O. H. Division 27 Holds 18th Picniec at Sunny Side Park
The Augmented division 27 A. O. H. plans the 18th annual picnic and field day at Sunny Side Park Natick on May 80. A vaudeville show baseball game tug of war and a dance will entertain attendees.
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Sunny Side Park
Natick
Brunswick Club Social at Jubilee Hall in Roxbury
The Brunswick Athletic Association plans its first concert and dance at Jubilee Hall Grove Hall on Friday evening. John J. Lally and William J. Kelly lead the event.
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Brunswick Athletic Association
Roxbury
Jubilee Hall
Grove Hall
John J. Lally
William J. Kelly
Roxbury Owl Club Holds May Party Tonight
The Roxbury Owl Club hosts its annual May party this evening at South Hall 109 Tremont Street. Arrangements committee members include Charles H. Bryant James W. Collins Frank Tully and Frank J OToole.
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Roxbury Owl Club
Mystery in a Boston wife's death
Police investigate the sudden death of Bridget McGonagle who apparently fell from a four story roof at 21 Tileston street. Her husband Patrick McGonagle is held for Medical Examiner review amid questions over the morning hours and the cause of her fall.
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Bridget McGonagle
Patrick McGonagle
Boston
Tileston Street
Samuel Merchant
McGonagles
Merchant
Godby
No. 21
McGonagle
Post
Station 1
Harris
Cambridge Editor Miss Geddes to Wed Physician
A Cambridge girl criticizes last week’s meditation on marriage letter to Miss Alice Spence Geddes editor of the Cambridge Press. Geddes replies she welcomes opinions and will wed a physician, noting not all girls share the same view.
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Cambridge
Alice Spence Geddes
Cambridge Press
Miss Geddes
Charges Against San Juan Collector Filed
In San Juan Puerto Rico May 27 charges were filed in Washington against Collector Cruzen after Customs Inspector Leslie M. Cullom visited. Affidavits claim Cruzen received emoluments allowed ships to visit without inspectors in exchange for presents and demanded cigars from shippers. The collector is absent but will reply upon return.
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San Juan
P. R
Leslie M. Cullom
Washington
Cruzen
Seven Die As Two Trains Collide Near Birmingham
A double-header eastbound freight and a westbound freight collided at Bryan, 22 miles west of Birmingham, causing both trains to burn. Seven men were killed and others may die.
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Birmingham
Ala
Southern Railway
Bryan
Here
Fire endangers Water street as barn burns in Weymouth
An incendiary blaze on Water street in East Weymouth tonight destroyed Bela French's barn along with two horses a cow carriages and hay. The fire caused about 3000 in damage before being checked.
Examiners' Club Dinner Marks 40th Anniversary
The Examiners' Club celebrated its 40th anniversary with an annual dinner at Young's Hotel attended by 25 members. Rev. Francis Tiffany presided in Dr. Edward E. Hale's absence. The next meeting is planned for October.
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Examiners’ Club
Young's Hotel
Francis Tiffany
Edward E. Hale
Beecham's Pills Promise Pure Blood and Fresh Complexion
Advertising copy claiming Beecham's Pills purge impurities to improve health and skin tone. The text urges readers to use the product to achieve a healthier appearance through a supposedly purified system.
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Beecham
Beechum's Pills Promises Snap and Vigor Through Health
A vintage health ad touts Beechum's Pills as oil for the body’s machinery. It claims regular digestion yields well being and restored vigor through a complete health restoration mindset.
Health tips for keeping organs in good order
The passage urges maintaining overall health by ensuring each organ functions well. It highlights stomach liver kidneys and suggests that being not as well as one should be signals a need to improve wellness.
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Boston
Triscuit Promoted as Original Biscuits by Grocers
Ad copy praising Triscuit as the beginning and end of a good meal markets the electric baked biscuit as entirely original and unique, urging grocers to stock the product.
England's Anthem Controversy Sparks Suffrage Debate
Transcribed excerpts from Senator George F Hoar and Boston speakers reveal a sharp dispute over national pride and the role of women voters The letters and speeches challenge the tradi tions and contention that women should gain full suffrage while noting male resistance and immigrant citizen concerns.
Trustees to Probe Alms House Overdose Deaths on Long Island
Trustees meet at 10 AM to investigate alleged overdoses at the Long IslandAlms House amid reports of seven superintendents in six years. Trustee Henry Dobbins called for a full inquiry after claims that patients died from medicine overdoses following care lapses. Dr Hartwell recently resigned and was replaced by Dr Cox.
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Long Island
Henry Dobbins
Dobbins
Long Island Almshouse
Hartwell
Cox
Lowell Operatives Eager To Resume
A Lowell textile strike update shows leaders pledging unity as gates are opened. Workers like Joseph King and Paul Taylor defend resolve while demands for fair treatment and wages echo through calls for resumed operations. Community voices from Greek, French Canadian, Polish districts express urgency to return to mills.
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Robert Conroy
Joseph King
Nappers’ Union
Paul A. Taylor
The
Weavers’ Union
Harry Demaris
Canada
Josef Boshak
William Street
George H. Stowell
Chapel Street
Loomfixers’ Union
Mary Flynn
Boott
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Pettifoh
Yronox
St. James Club
St. Peter’s
Brunswick Club Social
E. Weymouth
Beecham’s
Regal
Washington Street
Devonshire Street
Tremont Street
Women’s Store
Men’s
Summer St
Washington St
Devonshire St
Tremont St
Women’s
England
Hoar
New England
Howe
Julia Ward Howe
Pat
John L. Withrow
Park Street
North End
Ellen M. Obdale
Wisconsin
Ladies’ Home Journal
Meyer Bloomfield
North End Improvement Society
Thompson
New Hampshire
Alice Stone Blackwell
Association
John D. Long
Trncius
C. Garvin
Rhode Island
Faneuil Hall
Lowell
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