Houghton & Dutton Celebrate 88th Birthday in Boston Sale
The historic Boston firm marks 88 years with a week of bargain sales and a grand expansion. The store has grown from a single floor to nine levels, with more space, new elevators, and a vast stock across many departments. The promotion invites the public to enjoy the celebrations and special cash-based bargains.
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Houghton & Dutton
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New England
Houghton & Dutton’s
Jamaica Autoists Paradise Tour in Jamaica by Boston Show Manager
Chester I. Campbell manager of the 1906 Boston Automobile Show returns from a Jamaica tour with Ivan Taylor and Dr. George Bridgman United States consul. Campbell praises Jamaica for motor touring, smooth volcanic roads, and convicts laboring to build a fine road system and plans another visit to attract more motorists. Kenneth Skinner of the Boston Dealers Association will ship six cars to Jamaica for winter use by tourists.
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No More Racing for Webb Says Mrs Jay
Mrs. Webb Jay declares she will never consent to her husband Webb Jay entering another automobile race. The couple, returning from Buffalo with two physicians, says he is nervous but improving after injuries at Kenilworth on August 17.
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Market Review and Outlook Highlights Copper and Smelting Power
Weekly market overview notes improved tone as money strain eases. Pools in Reading Smelters and Locomotive push the market, with strong influence from powerful financial interests. Rumors of National Lead and United Lead consolidations surface, while rail and farm indicators show record activity and rising profits. Local focus on Bingham properties and copper shares.
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National Lead Company
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Bingham Properties
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Utah Copper Company
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Bingham Consolidated
Amateur sport not rotten despite recent revelations
The piece defends amateur sport against broad condemnation after recent graft disclosures. It argues most athletes and promoters remain honest, while criticizing excessive expense as the core problem and urging stricter disqualification and safeguards rather than sweeping distrust. It notes changes at colleges and mentions figures like Yale, Harvard, and English refereeing as context.
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James E. Sullivan
Nervura remedy praised in testimonials and career sketches
A promotional notice extols Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy with endorsements from J J Robbins of Mooers New York and references to its claimed health benefits. It also highlights career progressions of P F Ryan Chicago grocery ventures and O Connor New York grocery leadership, arguing for executive ability over profession familiarity.
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New York City
Canadian Beginnings of a Boston Grocer Leader
Born on a Canadian farm William C. O Connor rose to prominence in the American grocery trade. He started in tea and coffee at 19 in Ontario then moved to Chicago to lead departments and eventually managed a large store. His rise continued as he built the grocery business for major firms.
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Brooks Favored for Cleveland School Superintendent
Indications point to Stratton D. Brooks of Boston being chosen as superintendent of Cleveland schools. A strong contest has occurred, but current canvass shows a majority in favor, with a final decision expected at the next School Board meeting.
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Missing Girls Found in Taunton
Two girls missing from Monk's laundry in Cambridge for 10 days were found by police in Taunton on Saturday. Eliza beth M. Doherty of 208 Green Street Cambridge and Mamie Leahy of Medford Street Somerville were hungry and footsore after walking a long distance. Mrs. Doherty and her daughter planned to bring them home.
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Somerville
Taunton
Convicted Murderer Pleads Miss Roosevelt for Pardon
Ira N. Terrill, a life prisoner in Noble county jail for the murder of homesteader Jack Embree, writes to Miss Alice Roosevelt asking her to intercede with President Roosevelt to grant a pardon. He insists on his innocence.
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