Brisson Becomes Grandfather of Triplets in Conn
Plainfield Connecticut reports Levi Brisson father of 43 children, celebrated as a new leap into fame as his 17 year old daughter Lucille Leclaire gives birth to triplets named Peter Paul and Joseph. The family notes all are healthy and thriving, with Brisson described as a proud grandfather.
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Plainfield
Conn
Levi Brisson
Lucille Leclaire
Three Rivers
Peter
Paul
Joseph
Grandpapa Brisson
Boston Rolls Probed as City Inspectors Probe Padding
Superintendent of Streets James Donovan denied opening an investigation into padded city payrolls. He vowed to weed out “genteel workers” who draw pay without work but said he had not lined up the men this morning. He would review names later, but could not say when the probe would begin.
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James Donovan
City of
Boston
Quinona Promises Quick Cure For Nervous Prostration
A Boston doctor and a pastor report Quinona restored sleep and digestion after nervous collapse. The ad claims widespread benefit for digestive weakness and insomnia with rapid effects. Large bottle priced at $1, free medical advice offered by The Quinona Co.
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E. Hilton Post
Grace Evangelical Church
Everett
Francis St
Mass
Quinona CO
Hartford St
Boston
Mrs Sprague to Wed Thursday in Brookline Society Circle
Mrs. Charles F. Sprague of Brookline, heir to a fortune said to exceed 8 million, will marry Edward Brandegee of Utica at St Stephen's Episcopal Church on Florence street. A noted social leader, she inherited from her late husband and built a Venetian palace, drawing nationwide attention to Washington society functions.
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Charles F. Sprague
Brookline
Edward Brandegee
Utica
N. Y
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Florence Street
Spragues Cre
Washington
Sprague
John L. Gardner
Professor Bell
Telephone Fame
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Middlemas
Brighton
George W. Middlemas
Washington Street
Mayor Powell Lauds Baby Crop In Thanksgiving Proclamation
Henderson Kentucky November 13 The mayor celebrates the city’s baby crop in a Thanksgiving proclamation. He lauds newborns as sunbeams and urges charity for the hungry, urging oysters turkey and mince pie for the poor and clothing for the ragged, signing the message with official authority.
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J. H. Powell
Powell
Earth
Girl Saved by Aerial Flip in Fall from Window
Gertrude Grout of 4656 Aspen Street in Philadelphia escaped serious injury after falling from a second story window. She twisted her body midair and landed on her feet, though she sprained her right ankle and cut her ear as she fell forward.
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Philadelphia
Gertrude Grout
Aspen Street
Melrose Woman Leaves $5000 to Her Church
Melrose, Nov 13 Under the will of the late Sarah H Hunt who was found dead at her apartments last week the new Methodist church of this city will receive 5000 This money is given with the understanding it is said that a memorial window be placed in the building and if this provision is not complied with it is to go to missions
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Melrose
Sarah H. Hunt
New Methodist Church
Lillian Bond Named in Fifth Mrs Lawrence Divorce Case
New York November 13 Miss Reata Winfield, Lipton protegee, returns to press divorce suit against Lionel E Lawrence theatrical manager. Winfield says Lawrence is her husband’s rival. Bond, the actress, claims to have aided to swell the list as Mrs Lawrence No 6. Letters from Bond to Lawrence form key evidence.
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New York
Reata Winfield
Sir Thomas Lipton
West
Lionel E. Lawrence
Supreme Court
Miss Winfield
Lawrence
Lillian Bond
Rescued Somerville Tots Recovering At Hospital
Kenneth and Harle Cook, two children rescued from a burning home at 14 Carlton Street Somerville, are doing well at Somerville Hospital and expected to recover. Fireman Peter Kelly helped Lieutenant Turner, injuring a hand while breaking a window to ventilate the home.
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Somerville
Kenneth
Harle Cook
Carlton Street
Somerville Hospital
Peter Kelly
Hose 3
Turner
Kelly
Knights of St. Rose Plan Winter Entertainment
Despite bad weather the Knights of St. Rose held a largely attended meeting at their hall 17 Worcester street Consul William E Shay presided Initiation of candidates followed by addresses from officers and trustees The order reports plans for a series of winter entertainments for members and friends to benefit the organization and its members
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Knights of St. Rose
Worcester Street
William E. Shay
Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters
Shay
George E. Cusick
Timothy Donovan
Lynn
Stephen J. Fitzpatrick
Patrick F. Burke
Committee On the Good of the Order
Thas
King's Bohemian Beer Endorsed by Physicians for Strength
Physicians recommend King's Bohemian Beer as a food beer to help build the system. The claim positions the beverage as a healthful aid during meals and daily nourishment.
Police Board hears witnesses in Nov. 2 riot inquiry
Photographs of cut and bandaged heads from the Tech police riot day after Nov 2 will be shown as evidence. Judge Emmons and Commissioners Curtis and Adams start the third session at 11 this morning with thirteen witnesses already testifying. They describe police brutality as officers clashed with students and crowds. The inquiry continues until all who wish to testify have spoken.
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TECH
Police Board
Emmons
Curtis
Adams
Judge Emmons
Boston
Malden Pastor Links Labor Vote to Bates Defeat
The Rev. C. S. Macfarland of Maplewood Congregational Church in Malden said Governor Bates lost largely due to organized labor. He described the ballot as a decisive weapon and urged parties to learn labor's power, calling the outcome a moral sign of the defeat.
Police Battle With Crazed Wife Beater
Mary McLean, wife of John McLean of Derby Street, lies in Newton Hospital in serious condition after a morning beating by her husband. He fought officers during arrest and was jailed after neighbors called police. The incident began with household violence and escalating assault with a boot.
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West Newton
Mary McLean
John McLean
Derby Street
Newton Hospital
McLean
Newton
Tarbox
Nagle
Readiness or Shed With Preparation Lecture At Y M C A
Rev Julian C Jaynes of West Newton spoke at the vesper service of the Young Men’s Christian Union on practical readiness. A 15 minute Philharmonic Orchestra program preceded the service under Ashton Lewis. Next Sunday a Thanksgiving vesper will feature Rev Frank S Wicks of Brighton with special church choir music.
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Julian C. Jaynes
Young Men’s Christian Union
West Newton
Philharmonic Orchestra
Ashton Lewis
Frank 8. C. Wicks
Brighton
Skater Drowns on Monson Pond in Maine
Three youths skating on Monson Pond broke through the ice. One victim, 22-year-old Himer Berglund, drowned while two others were rescued by Emil Carlson. Berglund’s parents are in Sweden and a sister lives in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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Monson
Monson Pond
Himer Berglund
Emil Carlson
Berglund
Sweden
Springfield
Mass
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Addhese
Boston Eye Institute
Boylston St
EASY
Smith Bros
Opera House
C. F. Sprague
Boston Post
P. O
Estacie
Tomorrow’s
Albert McCoy
Henry W. Palmer
Carl H. Clark
Kate Crownfield
Pierce P. McGann
Knights OF ST. Rose Plan
King’s Bohemian Beer
Cluett, Peabody & CO
Cluett
Monarch
Davis & Shannon Optycians
Boylston Street
Gookin Ladies
Temple Pl
Melton and Kersey
Vicuna
Oxford
Pioneer Clothing Co
Washington St. Cor. Beach ST
Maine
Armours
Armour’s
Armour & Company
Chicago
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Bre
Kuppenheimer
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Washington St
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