Noted Woman Writer Margaret J. Magennis Dies in Roxbury
Margaret J. Magennis a leading Boston writer and editor died at 32 Winona Street Roxbury in her 80s. She worked with the Boston Traveler from 1874 until death editing the religious weekly review and earlier on the Watchman and Reflector and the Congregationalist. She served as a probation officer and led Suffolk county W C T U prison reform for 25 years. She co founded the New England Home for Deaf Mutes and was active in many women’s groups and churches.
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Margaret J. Magennis
Fields
Winona Street
Roxbury
Boston Traveler
Watchman and Reflector
Congregationalist
Pershing Man of Action in Early Life Profile
In the next installment of The Real Life of General Pershing by H. F. Wheeler, the Boston Sunday Post previews how the general from boyhood chose decisions first and acted with prompt resolve.
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Pershing
General Ae
General Pershing
H. F. Wheeler
Boston Sunday Post
Explosion in Boston and Albany power plant transformers
A transformer room explosion at the Boston and Albany Electric Light Plant in Hast Boston caused a severe blast shattering skylights and glass, darkening the area and halting work. Officials from Hoison Electric Light and the Boston and Albany Railroad investigate a short circuit as the cause.
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Berlin
Boston & Albany Railroad
Boston
Hoison Electric Light
Boston & Albany
Suffrage Fund Expends to Defeat Targeted Senators
The National American Women’s Suffrage Association led by Carrie Chapman Catt reports spending 7693 to defeat Senator Baird in New Jersey Senator Weeks in Massachusetts and Mr Moses in New Hampshire. Four thousand three hundred ninety three dollars were spent in New Jersey for Charles C Hennessey’s Senate bid with smaller sums in the other states for printing and mailing circulars.
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Washington
National American Women's Suffrage Association
Carrie Chapman Catt
House Today
Senator Baird
New Jersey
Senator Weeks
Massachusetts
Moses
New Hampshire
Charles C. Hennessey
Senate
Prevent Influenza with Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad
An old ad promotes Bromo Quinine tablets as a remedy to prevent influenza and grip. The box features the signature of EH W GROVE and is priced at 80 cents.
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EH. W. Grove
Cardinal Host to Visiting Prelates at Boston event
Cardinal O Connell hosted a lunch for French and British prelates and clergy including Bishop Keating Anderson and many monsignors and priests. Monsignor Barnes cited Sir Philip Stapleton from Copley group painting. Beaudrillart to lecture at Alliance Francaise.
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Michael J. Splaine
George J. Patterson
Ambrose I. Roche
D. J. O’farrell
Edward J. Moriarty
Charles W. Lyons
Boston College
Richard J. Haberlin
D. D
Monsignor
Beaudrillart
Guillament
Abbe Klein
Abbe Flynn
Dubois
Flory
Monsignor Stapleton Barnes
C. H. L. Duchemin
J. F. Solfer
S. M
James J. Phelan
William J. Dooley
John R. Slattery
Charles A. DeCourcy
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick
Henry V. Cunningham
James M. Prendergast
Harry Nawn
Monsignor. Beaudrillart
Alliance Francaise
Olive Tablets offer quick relief from constipation
The ad promotes Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets as a non calomel remedy for constipation and torpid liver. It claims gentle, non irritating action with no griping, available in 10c and 25c boxes, and touts benefits like fresher breath and improved energy.
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Edwards
Famed Hotel Man Caesar Ritz Dies in Switzerland
Caesar Ritz founder of the Ritz hotel chain in Europe and the United States died last Friday at a sanitarium in Lucerne Switzerland. He was 70, born in Switzerland and had lived in Lucerne for five years. He owned hotels in London Paris Madrid Budapest New York and Philadelphia and his widow managed the Paris Ritz. His son Charles served in the American army at Camp Wheeler Georgia. Other Ritz hotels included the Salso Maggiore in Italy the Plaza Hotel Buenos Aires the Grand Hotel Rome and the National Hotel Lucerne.
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Ritz
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United States
Lucerne
Switzerland
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Paris
Madrid
Budapest
Philadelphia
Charles
Camp Wheeler
Georgia
Salso Maggiore
Italy
Buenos Ayres
Grand Hotel
Rome
National Hotel
Miss Wilson Arrives in France to Sing for Soldiers
Margaret Wilson daughter of the U S president has arrived in France to sing for Allied soldiers wearing a YMCA uniform. She travels with her longtime singing teacher Ross Davis and accompanist Mrs Davis as part of a yearlong mission. the trip was kept secret until a cablegram alerted George L Sullivan.
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Wilson
France
Margaret Wilson
United States
George L. Sullivan
New England
United War Work Campaign
Miss Wilson
America
Ross Davis
Mrs. Davis
Dr Williams Pink Pills Aid Appetite and Digestion
Mrs Clyde Edward of Williamsport Pa shares relief from stomach trouble and gas after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The tonic builds blood and nerve force, improves appetite and digestion, and provides lasting health benefits. Pills available at drug stores or by mail for 50 cents a box, six for $2.50. Free diet book offered.
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Clyde Edward
High Street
Williamsport
Edwards
Dr. Williams
Millener Dry
Harvard Man Held in $100 Bond on Trading With the Enemy
A Harvard University researcher, identified as Professor Camille Schneider, was arraigned yesterday in Washington before US Commissioner Hayes on charges of violating the Trading with the Enemy Act. He posted a $1,000 bail and the case was continued for two weeks. Authorities say Schneider, linked to Arnold Arboretum, is suspected of sending substantial funds to Austria, beyond normal family support.
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Vard University
Department of Justice
United States
Sioner Hayes
Schneider
Arnold Arboretum
Austria
Camille Schneider
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Quick Digestive Relief
A testimonial from a woman praising Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after relief from bloating pain and stomach trouble. The ad claims the preparation removes mucus from the intestinal tract and cures many stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose urged and marketed by Jaynes Drug Stores and pharmacists nationwide.
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Mayr
Iggett Riker Jaynes
Home remedy for catarrhal deafness and head noises
A vintage remedy advises those with catarrhal deafness or head noises to mix one ounce of double strength Par mint with hot water and a little sugar, take one tablespoon four times daily, to relieve nasal congestion and throat mucus. The recipe claims quick relief and ease of preparation.
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