Mrs. Astor Is Secluded At French Lick in Divorce
Mrs. John Jacob Astor of New York has secured an interlocutory divorce from Colonel Astor. She arrived Oct four at French Lick Springs under a false name and avoids other guests while rumors place her in France. Colonel Astor, reportedly, has settled about 10 million dollars and sails in the West Indies aboard Nourmahal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paoli
Ind
John Jacob Astor
New York City
Colonel Astor
French Lick Springs
Astor
The
Springs
Austin
Read Bank
N. J
L. S. Thompson
Mrs. Astor
New York
Justice Mills
Supreme Court
West Indies
Nourmahal
Simple eczema wash marketed as D. D. D. Prescription
An ad promotes a 25 cent bottle of D. D. D. Prescription skin wash made from oil of wintergreen thymol and glycerine. It claims quick itch relief and long use, urging readers to buy now before the usual $1 price and noting availability at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. D. Laboratories
Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
Boston
Boston Aldermen clash with Finance Commission over court house loan
Mayor Hibbard and the board defy the Finance Commission, approving a second $25,000 loan for a new East Boston court house and police station while delaying Richardson’s board appointment. The Telepost company conduit case reveals rents and deals involving the Mixer brothers and the Home Company, with no action taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibbard
Board of Aldermen
Finance Commission
Boston
Edward G. Richardson
Board of Assessors
Court House
Alderman Whelton
Alderman Cotton
Giblin
Anderson
Cotton
James C. White
Wood and seven others file for city offices
Ex councilman George O Wood entered the mayoral race while seven candidates filed for city council seats. New hopefuls include Max Henry Newman Peter Kerr Jerome L Pastene Fred C Dawson Patrick L Norton Michael J Dalery and Cornelius J Fitzgerald. Israel Penanskie nicknamed Mayor of Salem Street filed then withdrew papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George O. Wood
Council
Max Henry Newman
Peter Kerr
Jerome l L. Pastene
Fred C. Dawson
Patrick L. Norton
Michael J. Dalery
Cornelius J. Fitzgerald
Israel Penanskie
Salem Street
No Licenses For Hotels In Chelsea This Year
Chelsea licensing board announces no hotel liquor licenses will be granted this year. Abbott W. Lawrence says licenses will go only to Chelsea citizens and taxpayers and none to firms with any woman involvement. The move aims to bar out of town operators and objectionable saloons in Mill Hill and near the Revere line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Abbott W. Lawrence
Addd
Lynn
Swampscott
Mill Hill
Revere
Pennington Toler Accused of Assault on Mrs Stetson
In New York city a report claims Henry Pennington Toler, once a business associate of Mrs Augusta E Stetson, assaulted her while under maleficent influence at the First Church of Christ Scientist reading rooms. The Boston Christian Science officials had sought punishment for Mrs Stetson over her teachings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Pennington Toler
Augusta E. Stetson
Stetson
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Christian Science
Affidavit Reveals Alleged Encounter at First Church
Mrs Laura A Skeels files suit to recover money lost after entrusting her business affairs to Mrs Stetson and Mr Toler. The affidavit cites a June 16 1905 remark by Henry Pennington Toler to Mrs Stetson and details a physical incident connected to the New Harlem matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church
Laura A. Skeels
New Harlem
Henry Pennington Toler
Mrs. Stetson
Try This For a Severe Cough Household Remedy
An old advertisement promotes a home made cough syrup blending sugar syrup with Pinex and warm water. It claims quick relief for deep seated coughs, hoarseness, bronchitis and colds, priced at 54 cents per pint and easy to prepare in five minutes. Pinex is described as a concentrated pine extract with healing properties.
Controversy Hits First Church Over Mrs Stetson Case
Disclosures from Charles Strobel and George Otis claim longstanding issues within the First Church. They testify that Mrs Stetson challenged Christian Science teachings on marriage and asserted Archibald MacLellan should be dead, amid trustee sessions and a board report dispute.
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By Will B. Johnstone
MR. Jones
Tovar
Naulo
COATY
Bent & Bush Coo
Franklin St
DEFY
FIN
COM
New Court House
East
Bailey
Richardson
Telepost Company
West End
Craigie's Bridge
Ellers
Mixer Brothers
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Elome Telephone Company
Wood
Toler
Stroebel
Otis
Marie Newell
Martha Otis Dickinson
Charles Charteris
Thirst Church
Strickler
Suzanne Thomas
Washington and
Winter Streets
Gloversville, N. Y
Europe
Gloversville
Gilchrist Company
Imoe Point
Paris Point
Uesee Sir Sacque A
Paris
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