Gas Explosion Wrecks Bank in Millinocket
EF S Gowan of Reading Massachusetts acting cashier of the Millinocket Trust Company was burned when a gas explosion occurred in the basement while he adjusted furnace drafts. The blast blew out windows and doors and scattered cash as about $500 reportedly moved with air currents. Building damage is about $500.
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Millinocket
EF. S. Gowan
Reading
Mass
Millinocket Trust Company
Gowan
Taft Attends Funeral of Chicago Tribune Reporter
President Taft attended the funeral in Washington for Raymond A. Patterson, late Chicago Tribune correspondent, marking a solemn ceremony in the capital today.
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Washington
Taft
Raymond A. Patterson
The
Chicago Tribune
Arson Case Holds Trio in Roxbury Court
Mary Midnick Jose Freidman and Maurice Freidman faced arson charges after a lengthy Roxbury trial. Bond set at 8000 each, held for grand jury. Fires at 85 Columbus Ave home Oct 31 prompted state detectives inquiry. The Freidmans Bail being posted earlier by Poco Bennett. unable to meet bonds all were committed to Charles Street jail.
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Mary Midnick
Jose Freidman
Maurice Freidman
Roxbury Court
Columbus Avenue
Freidmans
Allen Street
Poco
Bennett
Charles Street
Oldest New Jersey deer hunter praises Duffy’s Pure Malt
Mr Aquilla Sharp of Ocean City New Jersey at ninety years old credits Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey with maintaining strength and vigor in old age. He says no tonic equals the elixir of life and that the product does all claimed and more for seniors.
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New Jersey
Duffy
Aquilla Sharp
Ocean City
N. J
Mr. Aquilla Sharp
N. T
O Neill and Storrow Favored for Committee Nomination
Report details that O Neill and Storrow are favored as potential nominees for a nine member committee. It notes the process may allow one or several recommendations and hints at floor nominations at Wesleyan Hall with friends of key officials on the committee.
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Citizens’ Movement
Committee Deliberates in Mayor Race as Noted Candidates Absent
The nine member committee adjourned after a two hour session. Bates and Capen, absent yesterday, will attend tomorrow. Meyer Bloomfield said no endorsements have been made yet. Maurice Fitzgerald urged endorsement for mayor. The Matthews committee slated David Ellis for School Board and the council slate, with Coulthurst and others named. Aimed at Wednesday night reports, with Brand denying acts as a buffer for ex Mayor Fitzgerald. Republican plans hinge on December 17 filing deadline.
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David F. Tilley
Fitzgerald
John R. Murphy
Hibbard
Matthew Cummings
Fred Brand
Board of Aldermen
Bates
Samuel D. Capen
Meyer Bloomfield
Hamlin
Storrow
O'Neil
Maurice F. Fitzgerald
John H. Rooney
Rooney
Cummings
Matthews
David A. Ellis
John A. Coulthurst
Coulthurst
O’hare
Attridge
Mccabe
Common Council
Charles T. Harding
Frank L. Young
Ballantyne
Hale
Frederick J. Brand
Herman Hormel
Republican City Committee
Swamp Root Promises Kidney Liver and Bladder Relief
The advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles and lists danger signals such as back pain frequent urination and nocturnal awakenings It offers a free sample bottle and a book by mail and encourages readers to request the gift noting its long standing reputation and the Binghamton New York address.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Boston Daily Post
City Club Elects New Committees
The Boston City Club held its annual election at the Beacon Street clubhouse. The executive committee elected includes Walter Ballantyne Carroll W. Doten Henry H. Fuller Fred L. Howard John S. Lawrence James P. Munroe David E. Tilley Nathaniel C. Fowler Jr and Andrew Marshall. The nominating committee elected comprises Charles M. Cabot Charles V. Casey David A. Ellis Edward A. Filene Charles H. Jones Patrick O Loughlin and Roger Pierce.
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Boston City Club
Beacon Street
Walter Ballantyne
Carroll W. Doten
Henry H. Fuller
Fred L. Howard
Johns. Lawrence
James P. Munroe
David E. Tilley
Nathaniel C. Fowler, Jr
Andrew Marshall
Charles M. Cabot
Charles V. Casey
David A. Ellis
Edward A. Filene
Charles H. Jones
Patrick O'Loughlin
Roger Pierce
Sal El Eliminant touted for multiple ailments in old ad
An advertisement from Dusal Chem Co claims Sal El Eliminant eases liver kidney bladder diseases rheumatism and constipation with a nonirritating blend. The formula comes in bottles priced 50c and 1 and a free booklet is offered by mail from 34 B 29th St New York City.
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Dusal Chem. Co
29Th St
N. Y
Boston socialite Chesbrough held on smuggling charge
Mrs. Fremont B. Chesbrough wife of a Boston steamship owner appeared in Trenton New Jersey court after being held on 2500 bond. Readings indicate she smuggled jewels and costly gowns estimated near fifty thousand dollars into the United States last May from a sanitarium retirement.
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Trenton
N. J
Fremont B. Chesbrough
Boston
Newton
Mass
Chesbrough
Cross
United States
Chesbroughs in Boston and New York jewel case intrigue
The Chesbroughs, coastwise steamers head in Boston, rose to interstate fame last spring after New York inspectors uncovered a false-bottom trunk with a pearl necklace valued at 18 000 and furs worth 2 500. The necklace, sent to Toronto, sparked action by Collector Loeb and led to Chesbrough surrender of the goods. The duty on the stones would have raised the jewelry value to 86 000.
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F. B. Chesbrough
Chesbrough
Boston
Chesbroughs
Newton
Brookline
New York
William Loeb
Roosevelt
Kaiser Wilhelm H
Bremen
Cahnesbrough
Toronto
Loeb
Free Rupture Cure Offer Promises Lasting Results
Advertisement claims a new rupture cure that ends truss use and danger of reoccurrence. It asserts the method works for single and multiple ruptures, even after surgery, and offers free treatment at the sender’s expense with no payment required.
Nervous trouble relief pitched for Dr Williams Pink Pills
An advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for nervous disorders. A testimonial from Mrs H R Evans of West Swanzey New Hampshire details years of nerve sickness and tremors followed by reported full recovery after using the pills. The copy notes blood nourishment strengthens the nervous system, guarantees no opiates, and offers a free booklet and mail order pricing.
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Greene
Temple Place
Boston
Mass
Williams
H. R. Evans
West Swanzey
N. H
Dr. Williams
How to gain weight insights for a 22 year old
A reader seeks guidance to gain about 15 pounds while working in an office. Advice emphasizes nourishing foods with butter and olive oil, ample chewing time, and potential milk-heavy regimens. It warns about a marketed product Sargol offering free samples for 10 cents to cover costs.
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Sargol Co
Herald
Binghamton
N. Y
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