Senator Quay Wrote His Own Epitaph in Plain Stone
In Pittsburg on May 30, Richard Quay recounted how Senator Quay chose his own tombstone inscription and hinted at a succession plan for his unexpired Senate term. Names like Don Cameron and Henry Frick surfaced as likely successors, while Quay's son Dick had become wealthier through business with the American Tin Plate Company.
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Pittsburg
Penn
J. Donald Cameron
Henry C. Frick
Francis L. Robbins
Francis J. Torrance
William Flinn
George T. Oliver
Ethhox
Joseph Sibley
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Don Cameron
Richard Quay
Morgansea
Richard
Matthew Stanley Quay
Anderson Beaton
Katherine McCain Quay
Implora Pacem
Purest soap for infant skin and scalp care promotes sleep
Advertises Cuticura Soap and Resolvent as instant relief for severe infant and child skin and scalp conditions including eczema rashes and hair loss. Claims global availability with depots in London Paris and Boston and promotes a guide All About Baby's Skin Scalp and Hair.
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London
Paris
Rue de la Boston
Columbus
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
A Billygoat Mask Sweepstakes in The Boston Sunday Post
The Boston Sunday Post will distribute goat masks with every Sunday issue starting June 5 in New England. Masks feature lithographed animal heads and interlocking construction for easy wear, with bears and other animals following weekly. Demand is high and limited editions mean early ordering is advised.
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Sunday Post
Boston Sunday Post
United States
New England
Floral tribute aboard Constitution honors unknown dead sailors
Gray haired Civil War veterans and their patriotic kin joined children on the harbor deck of the old frigate Constitution for a floral service. Commander Bench led the ceremony as wreaths were cast upon the waters to memorialize unknown sailors buried far from home.
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Woman's Relief Corp
Oes
Constitution
Ironsides
Navy Yard
Charles L. Stearns
P. J. Bench
Tottering
Abraham Lincoln
Sons of Veterans
William G. Barber
Woman's Relief Corps No 9
Margaret M. Jones
Italy
Country
Grand Army
How Ethel and Kermit Go Swimming
Washington May 30 James Rudolph Garfield commissioner of corporations a Roosevelt ally recounted he and his brother Abe once sneaked downstairs to swim in the fountain basin at the Executive Mansion Two pairs of wet mud stained pajamas were found by a White House servant The Roosevelts questioned Ethel who said they swam and claimed Garfield did it when he was little Mrs Roosevelt admonished them and the President gave a light reprimand
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James Rudolph Garfield
Roosevelt
White House
Garfield
Abe
Executive Mansion
Ethel Roosevelt
Kermit
Mrs. Roosevelt
Ethel
Brother
Mr. Garfield
Kelso Funeral Held for Bos ton Caledonian Leader
Wakefield May 30 The funeral of James W. Kelso ex chieftain of the Boston Caledonian Club and a prominent member of Scottish organizations was held at his home 181 Salem street Montrose this afternoon.
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Wakefield
James W. Kelso
Boston Caledonian Club
Salem Street
Montrose
Memorial Day Baseball and Street Car Accidents
A series of injuries marked Memorial Day incidents. Seven year old Charles Vinal was cut by a slipping bat at Sullivan square. Isaiah Whale fell 30 feet from a steamer holds causing breastbone fracture. Edward O Neil, six, fractured his left wrist at the Columbus avenue playground. A Chinaman, Charlie Ong Ying, was knocked from a wagon after a street car collision near 2808 Washington street.
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Sullivan Square
Charles Vinal
Medford Street
Relief Hospital
Cretic
Hoosac Tunnel
Isaiah Whale
Relief’ Hospital
Edward O'Neil
East Lenox Street
Columbus Avenue
City Hospital
Charlie Ong Ying
Harrison Avenue
Washington Street
Elks Memorial Window Viewed After Memorial Day
Boston Lodge of Elks No 10 inspected the memorial window in the Elks mortuary chapel at Mt Hope cemetery after Memorial Day exercises at Elks Rest. A large crowd attended the solemn ceremonies including a quartet performing the Elks Chant and other selections. The memorial address was given by Brother Thomas A Mullen and a poem read by M Ambrose Hannon P E R.
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Boston Lodge of Elks
No. 10
Elks
Mt. Hope Cemetery
R Thomas A. Mullen
M. Ambrose Hannon
Vanderbilt's horse wins in Paris at St Cloud
W K Vanderbilts Vanneau won the Prix des Marguerites at the St Cloud races on May 30 in Paris. The victory adds another international success for the Vanderbilt equestrian owner and his stable.
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Vanderbilt
Paris
W. K. Vanderbilt
Vanneau
St. Cloud
Peruna touted for chronic catarrh by Dr Hartman
A dated letter from 1897 recounts a long catarrh battle cured by Peruna and Manalin. John O Atkinson testifies five years of Peruna use eased a 25 year catarrh and urges others to try the remedies. The appeal notes systemic catarrh in old age and invites inquiries for free advice from Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio.
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Peruna
Manalin
John O. Atkinson
Atkinson
Independence
Pierce of Milton for House Leader
When Speaker Frothingham builds next year’s House committees he will likely name Charles H. Pierce of Milton as judiciary chair. Pierce, new to legislative action, is described as decisive and courageous with effective but concise speeches. A Republican, he commands respect from both parties and would bolster support on the floor.
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House
Judiciary Committee
Charles 8. Pierce
Milton
Representative Pierce
Judiciary
Oldest Life Policy Holder Charles Booth Dies at 100
Charles Henry Booth of Englewood New Jersey longtime insured man and reputed oldest life policy holder dies aged 100. Born in Stratford Connecticut he celebrated his centennial last September having taken out his policy in February 1843.
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New York
Charles Henry Booth
Englewood
N. J
Stratford
Conn
Tragic New Canaan man kills wife then shoots self
Sherman Deeman, 24, killed his wife in New Canaan today and then attempted suicide by shooting himself in the chest above the heart. He survived the injury.
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New Canaan, Conn
Sherman Deeman
Former Spanish Gunboat Sunk By Dewey Reaches Portsmouth
The gunboat de Cuba, sunk at Manila Bay and raised, arrived in Portsmouth from the Philippines. She will enter the harbor tonight and be moved to the navy yard in the morning for out of commission work and a general overhaul.
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Portsmouth
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de Cuba
Manila Bay
Philippines
Navy Yard
Cambridge Tot Fell From Third Story Window
Elizabeth Hawkins aged 4 12 living at 106 Hampshire Street fell from a third story window yesterday and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with body injuries.
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Elizabeth Hawkins
Hampshire Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston oarsman wins in Harlem regatta
New York May 380 Thousands of spectators flocked to the Harlem River for the 88th Harlem Regatta races. One mile events saw local clubs and Johnson of Boston win the intermediate single. Columbia University dominated the intermediate eights and senior eights, with a final victory by two lengths over Staten Island after a long delay from a thunderstorm.
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Harlem River
New York City
Harlem Regatta Association
Johnson
Boston
Columbia University
Wossely
Bohemian
Fuessel
Union Boat Club
Columbia
Dauntless
New York Athletic
Staten Island
Officer Hurt Aboard Yacht In Boston Harbor Collision
South Boston Harbor incident left John A. McDonald of Station 2 with a badly lacerated leg after his yacht collided with another vessel yesterday afternoon. The impact caused little shock and no damage to either boat or participants. McDonald, perched on the gunwale, was struck when a passing yacht brushed the side, the vessel turned, and he was brought to Relief Station for treatment.
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Boston
John A. McDonald
McDonald
Donald
Statio
Fatal casualties in Paris army walking race
Paris May 80 reports by the ministry of war say 42 soldiers are missing after an army walking match of 2000. Thirty four were hospitalized in varying stages of prostration with six in serious condition one dead and another in dangerous condition. War Minister Andre faced fierce criticism in the Chamber of Deputies for allowing the brutal contest.
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Ministry of War
Chamber of Deputies
Andre
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