Shocking New York Tragedy Involving Rob Roy Protégé
Dorothy Harburger a model and protégée of B H Benton was shot and killed in New York and the murderer then killed himself. Benton says she was to appear in a December stage sketch promoting physical culture for both sexes and that jealousy led Stephen Scott to the fatal act. There was no scandal, Benton notes, only a move to support her two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Harburger
New York
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Boston
Keliher Named for New England on Ways and Means
Congressman John A. Welcher of Boston is expected to join the Ways and Means Committee for New England in the next Congress after Grancer of Rhode Island loses reelection. Champ Clark, minority leader, credited with the choice, cites tariff revision as elevating the committee’s importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Welcher
Boston
New England
Ways and Means
Congressman Grancer
Rhode Island
Kelcher
Congress
Champ Clark
House
Brookline Amateurs to Appear in Comedy Tonight
Miss Beatrice M. Roberts leads the Gutta-Percha Girl show by the Paint and Powder Club of Brookline a fashionable amateur comedy engagement set to entertain local audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
Paint and Powder Club
Brookline Club Presents Gutta-Percha-Girl Comedy
Brookline society prepares the Paint and Powder Club production of Sydney Grundy comedic farce Gutta-Percha-Girl at Whitney Hall Coolidge Corner on Friday November 13. Miss Beatrice M. Roberts leads with Ralph Harlow as lead male under Mrs. Charles Miller direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline Society
Sydney Grundy
Paint and Powder Club
Brookline
Whitney Hall
Coolidge Corner
Beatrice M. Roberts
Ralph Harlow
Charles Miller
North Dakota Battleship Christened at Fore River Launch
Miss Mary Benton, daughter of North Dakota, christened the battleship North Dakota with a wine bottle at Fore River Shipbuilding. Governor John Burke and about 100 North Dakotans watched as the 8000 spectators cheered while the vessel slid into Quincy Bay. The ship, valued at over 8 million dollars, is hailed as a major naval fighting machine with the great gun fire expected to be among the largest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Mary Benton
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Quincy Bay
John Burke
Miss Benton
North Dakota Battleship Launch Draws Crowds and Praise
Spectators jammed the yards as the North Dakota slid into the bay after Miss Benton christened it with a wine bottle. Admiral Bowles oversaw the event with Gov Burke and other dignitaries present as four tons of grease reduced friction. Navy leaders and state officials lauded the launch, with Massachusetts officers among the guests and a luncheon following the ceremony.
Joyous Westerners Sail North Dakota Launch Day
The North Dakota launching party arrived at South Station after a long trip and joined a breakfast on the train before the ceremony in Quincy. Governor Burke and staff attended with Miss Mary Benton who christened the ship, while Governor Guild welcomed Burke at the Vendome. The group later toured Boston lodging at Parker's and Young's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
South Station
Burke
Mary Benton
Alice Nelson Page
Quincy
Miss Benton
John D. Benton
Boston
Governor Burke
J. D. Burke
Mary Burke
Governor Guild
Vendome
Massachusetts
Meyer Slated for Court of St. James
Rumor in official circles suggests Postmaster-General George von L. Meyer may be named ambassador to England instead of remaining in Taft's Cabinet. The idea of Meyer as Secretary of State faded as Whitelaw Reid may return, reshuffling expectations for Cabinet posts and the London assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George von L. Meyer
Taft
England
Meyer
Whitelaw Reid
St. Petersburg
Rome
Ambassador Reid
London
State Department
Meyer poised for London postings amid Court social ascent
A close associate notes the vacancy at the English court is the top diplomatic post and hints Postmaster General Meyer could represent the United States abroad. He and Mrs Meyer are described as socially influential with independence fortune backing them, and speculation circles that Meyer may move toward higher Cabinet roles while Hitchcock remains in play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer
Massachusetts
Edward
Marine Eye Remedy Promises Health Comfort Beauty
A marine eye remedy claims to protect eye health improve comfort and enhance beauty. The product markets itself as a solution for irritation dryness and tired eyes with ocean derived ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine
Cde
Doctor Herman Cooper Dies at 49 in Amesbury
Amesbury physician and surgeon Dr. Herman Cooper, renowned in northern Essex and southern Rockingham County, New Hampshire, died at his home at 16 Market Street this morning at age 49.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesbury
Herman Cooper
Essex
Rockingham County
New Hampshire
Market Street
Lost Hearing Found A Test Before You Purchase
An advertisement promotes the Acousticon hearing aid, claiming 400 percent sound gain and restored hearing for most deaf users. It invites free in person tests at churches and public buildings in Washington, or by mail, promising refunds if you do not benefit. The offer urges trial before buying from The General Acoustic Co. at 15 Pemberton Square Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Acoustic CO
Pemberton Square
Boston
Melba Foresees Refined Beauty and Freedom
Madame Melba predicts future female beauty will be exceedingly dainty and intelligent. She says freak fashions will fade, harmony in dress and speech will prevail, and women's freedom will grow without eroding love of home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mme. Melba
Vanderbilt in a Horse Show Crash
Alfred G Van derbilt staged a blue ribbon driving exhibition at a New York horse show with his four-in-hand team Polly Prim Pretty Peggy Hamlet and Hortes. A collision near the south gate damaged the drag hub but the four horses and drivers escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alfred G Vanderbilt
Polly Prim
Pretty Peggy
Hamlet
Hortes
Paul A. Sorg
Fairmont Farms
George Watson
Vanderbilt
Thief Robs Residence in Jamaica Plain
A burglar struck a home at 82 Paul Gore Street in Jamaica Plain, stealing jewelry valued at 100 dollars and 55 dollars in cash after being spotted by a passing citizen who saw a lighted match. The intruder escaped before authorities arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen GC. Killan
Paul Gore Street
Jamaica Plain District
Osmo-Chemic Physicians Offer Free Month Treatment
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians announce a limited time offer to begin or renew treatment by Nov 14 providing one month of treatment and all medicines free. The ad promotes the Perfected X-Ray for diagnosis and lists numerous patient testimonials from Massachusetts and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylston Street
Local Residents Report Cures After Medical Treatments
Mrs. D A Rawson of Westboro and Mrs. Eri Perkins of Cambridge join Frank G Williams of Melrose and others in announcing cures. The list includes deafness, catarrh of stomach and bowels, bladder trouble, stomach catarrh, and a left elbow joint tumor. Additional names include Nelson Lowe of Walpole and O E Hill of Winthrop with similar recoveries.
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E. T. Rittall
Winthrop St
Roxbury
Mass
A. J. Brown
Franklin St
South Framingham
E. 4. Lunt
E. High St
Newburyport
F. P. Todd
Main St
Rowley
Hiram B. Sewall
Fink St
Brockton
Elin Hart
Holliston
Hattie J. Dodge
Charlestown
C. W. Hoisington
Walkhill St
Mattapan
Jacob Doer
Woodlawn
Lawrence
Jennie B. Twombly
Pleasantville
Judson Hunt
Wakefield
Melville A. Stone
Reading
Frank Pickel
Winnepurkit Ave
Lynn
G. E. Eldridge
Williams St
Westerly, R. I
D. A. Rawson
Westboro
Frank G. Williams
Winthrop
A. Sturtevant
Trenton St
E. Boston
A. P. Wright
Needham Heights
Abraham Alpert to Deliver Lecture Series
Abraham Alpert editor of the Boston Jewish American and Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society will give a free illustrated lecture series at Bowdoin School Myrtle Street under the North American Civic League for Immigrants. First lecture A Trip Through America comes Thursday Navy 125 the second Round and About Boston on Thursday Nov 19. Third Pictures of American History on Friday Nov 7 and fourth Lives of Great Men on Thursday Dec 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Civic League For Immigrants
Abraham Alpert
Boston Jewish-American
Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society
Bowdoin School
Myrtle Street
America
Navy
Boston
Four Children Seek Father After Long Train Stop
Four motherless children Mary Feinstein nine Samuel eight Rebecca five and oneid eight traveled from Chicago to Boston to meet their father Morris Feinstein but could not locate him at North Station. Patrolman Walsh helped the children who were later sent to Chardon Street Home while authorities search for the missing father who does not appear to live on Portland street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mary Feinstein
Samuel
Rebecca
North Station
Chicago
Walsh
Mary
Morris Feinstein
Portland Street
Chardon Street
R I Marriage Licenses to Massachusetts Folk
Providence R I November 10 These wedding licenses were granted today Leroy Thomas McMaster of Boston 22 shipper son of Edward a horseman and Jeannette Wein Wray Boston 19 daughter of Robert a watchman William George Shackley Boston 41 salesman born Chelsea son of William T a manufacturer and Annie Hattie Cram Portland Me 41 daughter Leander K a sheriff George Henry Wheeler Boston 38 piano business son of Henry P a receiver for the Boston Elevated and Anna Maria Pickett Boston 37 divorced November 1 1898 born Salem daughter J Warren Perkins a sea captain
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Leroy Thomas McMaster
Boston
Shipper
Edward
Jeannette Wein Wray
Robert
William George Shackley
Chelsea
William T
Annie Hattie Cram
Portland
Leander K
George Henry Wheeler
Henry P
Boston Elevated
Anna Maria Pickett
Salem
J. Warren Perkins
Margaret E. Smith's Danvers Will Bequeaths $1000 to Missionary Society
Salem report notes Margaret E. Smith of Danvers left a trust bequest of $1000 to the American Tom Missionary Society of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Margaret E. Smith
Danvers
American Tome Missionary Society of
New York
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Mittee
VICHY
Fore River
Admiral Bowles
Post
Roosevelt
Bowles
United States Navy
John Benton
Fargo
John MacLane
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Emery
Aldrich
Sears
Fore River Company
William Shea
Gilbert Wilson
American Spousers Society
W. H. McGraw
A. S. Dinnie
B. F. Brockhoff
Samuel T. MacQuarrie
President Bowles
Fore River Ship Company
Court OF ST. James
Mrs. Meyer
Hitchcock
Meyer’s
Melba
Song Bird
Jamaica Plain
Oss Steatism
Emerson Home Co
Mr. J
H. D
Newport
Waltham
Orcester
Hopes Drag Co
Lyon, Beverly
Goldthwaite’s
Taunton
Roxlist
Sta., Boston, Maass
Proprietors
Carters
The
White Dental Parlors
Washington St
Opp
A. H. White
Tostey
Dannaday
Park Sq
Sedalia
Bond
Newton Hospital
Martha J
James Bond
Myrtle Baptist Church
Prospect Street
West Newton
Carr
East Boston
Michael
Margaret Fuuneral
Lehan
David J
Anna G. Lehan
Men
Manni
Chures
St. John the Baptist
Sore Bennet
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