Exchange of Names Cost a Man His Wife
In a striking case Samuel J. K. Adler sues Saul M. Arnold in the southern district of Virginia for damages claiming Arnold used his name to marry, causing Adler to lose his wife. Adler alleges a copartnership in law practice with Arnold who posed as Adler for years. The suit mirrors a complex family dispute with a later family will contest in Islip involving granddaughter Fannie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Samuel J. K. Adler
United States District Court For
Southern District of Virginia
Saul M. Arnold
General Arnold
Adler
Richmond
Shakspere
Dromies
Council Bluffs
Arnold
Iowa
Siebert
Yorkville
Virginia
Beckwiths Settle At Home In Mt Pleasant Iowa
Mr and Mrs Warren Beckwith settle into their Mt Pleasant Iowa home after eloping to marry The couple plans to manage family affairs while avoiding a wedding reception Ex Senator Harlan comments the marriage is a genuine long standing love match and that the pair are now content to live quietly as a married couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Pleasant
Iowa
Beckwith
Harlan
Captain Beckwith
Western Wheeler Scraper Company
Aurora
Young Beckwith
Mr. Beckwith
Warren Beckwith
Granddaughter Fannie L HOmmedieu In Estate Row At Isle of Long Island
Islip, Nov 17 The civil contest over Thomas Broadway estate draws wide attention. Broadway known as Old Tom died last September leaving an estimated 100000 to 400000 with a will favoring granddaughter Fannie L Hommedieu. He disinherited cousins and warned his son in law to oppose them. His life story is deemed remarkable.
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Islip
Tom
Tom Broadway
Teale
Fannie
Wees
Broadway
L. I
Thomas Broadway
Fannie L’hommedieu
Salvation Oil praised as a timely friend and cure
A Virginia reader from Ashland reports Salvation Oil quickly relieves rheumatism and neuralgia in the ankle, eases swelling, and ends pain when other remedies fail. The testimonial touts rapid relief and superior results from this liniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Oil
Jno
M. Hall
Ashland
Heiresses Victimized in New York Swindle Case
Captain Mc Clusky announced three women in New York were swindled by Arthur Blair Moody of New Haven. The victims include two heiresses and a renowned Australian artist. Moody, now out on bail, seeks to fight the requisition to return to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McClusky
Arthur Blair Moody
New Haven
Holland House
Deleon Nicholl
Mary van Buren Vanderpool
One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Street
Seventh Avenue
Moody
Bowerman
Owen
Buckingham Hotel
Elis Bowen
Australia
Woman in West Somerville Takes Poison in Despair
Mrs Edward Revous about 40 at 12 Washburn Avenue took a large dose of Paris Green over possible family disputes with her husband and son. Her son alerted a drug store and doctors treated her through the afternoon. she survived and later expressed regret. Family attributes ill health to mental strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Revous
Washburn Avenue
West Somerville
Cambridge
Walter H. Tyler
North Cambridge
John E. Somers
G. D. Mowland
Submarine Test in Lake Winnebago
Richard Raddatz and William H. Engelbright completed a three hour underwater test in a submarine boat off Oshkosh Wisconsin. The craft operated smoothly with a pure air supply and a simple lever controlled depth as water remained murky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh, Wis
Richard Raddatz
Lake
Winnebago
William H. Engelbright
Tremont House
Raddatz
Engelbright
Tampa Bay Hotel Opens with Casino Theaters and Pool
The Tampa Bay Hotel in Tampa Florida opens December 8 under manager D P Hathaway. The New York and Florida special resumes January 17 1898 leaving New York at 1230 PM and arriving at Tampa next day. The Tampa Bay limited departs New York daily at 930 AM arriving Tampa next evening at 730 PM. Address inquiries to J A Flanders 290 Washington St Boston.
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Tampa Bay
Tampa
Florida
D. P. Hathaway
West Twenty-third Street
New York
New York and
Tampa Bay Hotel
J. A. Flanders
Washington Street
Boston
Alfred Ordway founder of Boston Art Club dies in Melrose
Alfred Ordway, noted artist and founder of the Boston Art Club and the Paint and Clay Club, died of heart disease yesterday morning in Melrose. A Lowell native, he came to Boston thirty two years ago and became a leading local art authority, known for portraiture and later landscape studies. He had not been in best health but attended the Boston Art Club monthly meeting and even sat for a portrait the previous Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Ordway
Boston Art Club
The
Paint and Clay Club
Melrose
Lowell
Boston
Mr. Ordway
Ordway
Charles Copeland
Prosperous Men’s Development of Boston’s Summer Street Trade
The piece notes rapid transformation of Boston’s Summer street in the last quarter century from a wholesale hub to a district filled by major houses. It highlights BE A Drowne Co 18 Summer street cham bers Morris Murch & Butler 42 Summer street Goldsmith Silver & Co 44 Summer street J D Gilman 48 50 Summer street J B Hunter & Co 60 Summer street Gilbert Brooks Tebbutt 39 41 Summer street Walter M Hatch & Co 45 Summer street Spitz Bros & Mork 67 69 Summer street John C Meyer & Co 87 Kingston street L C Bliss & Co 109 Summer street, listing firms, products, and store scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summer Street
Boston
BE. A. Drowne Co
Summer Street Chambers
Morris, Murch & Butler
Goldsmith, Silver & CO
Causeway
Merrimac
J. D. Gilman
J. B. Hunter & Co
Gilbert, Brooks & Tebbutt
Walter M. Hatch & CO
John C. Meyer & CO
Kingston Street
Meyer
L. Co. Bliss & CO
Bliss & Co
Tennessee killer William Mays executed for 1925 murder
Nashville report states William Mays, who shot and killed G M Massea ll in Sullivan county on June 15, was executed at Blountsville this afternoon. The case details indicate a long pursuit and final justice in the state capital region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
William Mays
G. M. Masseall
Sullivan County
Blountsville
Juniata in Port New Merchants & Miners steamship reaches berth
The Juniata captained by John March arrived at Battery wharf at 12:30 pm after leaving Baltimore Sunday night for Norfolk then back to this port. The four deck iron steamer, 270 feet long with 42 feet beam, 34 feet hold, carries 2676 tons and 15 knot speed when loaded. The crew includes Acting President Michael Jenkins and Commodore March, shifting from the Fairfax to the new vessel.
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Merchants & Miners
Juniata
John
Battery Wharf
Baltimore
Norfolk
Michael Jenkins
Decatur H. Miller
William Turner
Harlan & Hollingsworth
Wilmington
Del
Boston
Fairfax
Harlan & Hollingsworth Company
Pevenne
March
Johnson
Essex
A. J. Wherett
Honor to Keith Receives Mass Reception at Boston Club
The Boston Press Club feted B F Keith, famed amusements manager, with a two hour reception in Bosworth street casey quarters. Frank C Brownell led introductions as a large mix of military leaders civic officials and notable citizens gathered. A picked orchestra performed with J N Proctor delivering a trombone solo while guests enjoyed refreshments and informal chats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Press Club
Casey
Bosworth Street
B. F. Keith
Frank C. Brownell
Keith
Harry J. Rockett
J. N. Proctor
Salem Cadet Band
E. F. Albee
A. Paul Keith
Brownell
Samuel Dalton
T. R. Mathews
Edward Glines
J. A. Frye
E. M. Weaver
Second
United States Artillery
Charles Pfaff
Heavy Artillery
Joseph Parsons
J. Payson Bradley
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
George A. Hall
Benjamin E. Stiles
Henry A
L. B. Porter
E. W. Hazewell
A. J. Waite
C. S. Howard
F.N. Cushman
Berwin
Alderman Lott
Alderman Dean
Priest
Silloway
George A. Marden
W. C. Cappelle
Carle A. Woodruff
Fort Warren
E. P. Cramm
Joseph A. Adams
Luke K. Landy
State Arsenal
Bowdoin S. Parker
Orrin M. Hanscom
L. J. Duchesney
John T. Huddleston
C.P. Keith
Com. Brawley
M. J. Keating
Frank Rice
C. W. Willis
M. P. Curran
G. Fred Richmond
Home Market Club Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
At the Home Market Club annual gathering 5$ Bedford street, officers for the coming year were elected. President: William B. Plunkett of Adams. Vice presidents include William A. Russell, Lawrence. William F. Draper, Hopedale. William H. Bent, Taunton. others from Belmont Skowhegan Providence and more. Directors and an executive committee were also named.
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Home Market Club
Bedford Street
William BB. Plunkett
Adams
William A. Russell
Lawrence
William F. Draper
Hopedale
William H. Bent
Taunton
Alanson W. Beard
Belmont
Lewis Anderson
Skowhegan
Robert Knight
Providence
R. I
Walter E. Parker
William W. Crapp
New Bedford
William H. Haile
Springfield
Hezekiah Conant
Pawtucket
Carroll S. Page
Hyde Park
Charles A. Bussel
Laconia
N. H
E. S._ Ross
Willimantic
Conn
EF. J. Haskell
Westbrook
James Phillips, Jr
Fitchburg
Charles A. Stott
Lowell
Thomas N. Hart
Boston
Eben
Draper
H. L. James
Rockville
Arthur H. Lowe
Philip W. Moen
Worcester
A. Sayles
Saylesville
R. 1
O. H. Merrick
Holyoke
A. _B. Valentine
Bennington
Whitinsville
John
Hat Salesman Notes Low Prices Spark Suit Purchases
A head hat salesman at My Clothier's said men buying suits or overcoats there almost always buy a new hat as well. He added that prices are very low for the quality, suggesting price influence on purchases.
Trinity Court Cafe Wins Head Waiter O D Smith
O D Smith, former head waiter at Huntington and Bellview hotels, now serves as head waiter at Trinity Court Cafe and King Rooms on Deremensh street near the railroad ridge. Patrons at Public Library and visitors to Copley square notice the cafe’s service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Smith
Huntington
Bellview
Trinity Court Cafe
King Rooms
Deremensh Street
Railroad Ridge
Copley Square
The Girl From Paris Sevens Encore at Park Theatre
Active preparations mark the fiftieth performance of The Girl From Paris at the Park Theatre with souvenir clocks for attendees. The Boston scene features numerous engagements including Mason and Mason’s Courtship of Miles Standish at Tremont, and a slate of plays, revues, and concerts across city theatres and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Park Theatre
Acties
Ecore
John
Marion-Manola’ Mason
Miles Standish
Tremont Theatre
BE. S. Willard
Tom Pinch
Dickens
Martin Chuzzlewit
Empire Company
Hollis
the Empire
New York
Frohman
Montreal
Museum Navy
Castle Square
Charley
Leslie Carter
Boston Theatre
Astley D. W. Cooper
Tremont Street
Frank McNish
Howard
John J. Cain
Margaret Mather
Cymbeline
Grandera House
Chimmie Fadden
Columbia
Joseph Murphy
Nella Bergen
Christie MacDonald
Lillian Carlsmith
Frank Pollock
Melville Stewart
Boston
Comedy Theatre
Eugene Tompkins
Essee
Edward E. Rice
Woodbury's Facial Products Offer from John H. Woodbury
Advertises Woodbury's Facial Soap Facial Cream and Facial Powder with a free three week sample by mail for 20 cents. Regular size 25 cents. Dermatologist John H. Woodbury lists Boston address 11 Winter Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury
John H. Woodbury
Winter St
Boston
Gould Memorial Fund Created At National Academy Of Science
The National Academy of Science accepted a $20,000 gift from Miss Alice Bates Gould of Cambridge to establish the Gould memorial fund for astronomical and mathematical purposes, yielding about $1,000 annually. At the meeting, Alpheus Hyatt spoke on land snail evolution in the Sandwich Islands and A A Michelson described a harmonic analyzer built from the Sales fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Gould
National Academy of Science
Alice Bates Gould
Cambridge
Gould
Benjamin Apthorp Gould
Harvard
Academy
Alpheus Hyatt
Boston Society of Natural History
Sandwich Islands
A. A. Michelson
Chicago
Michelson
Baltimore Mayor Inaugurated In City Ceremony
William T. Maister was inaugurated today as the newly elected mayor of Baltimore in a formal ceremony. The event marked the start of his term in the city government.
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Baltimore
William_ T. Maister
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LEA & Perrins
Worcestershire
United States
John Duncan’s
N. Ye
Mrs. Beckwith
Mount Pleasant, Ia
Paris Green
Boston Fire District
E. A. Drowne CO
Spitz Bros. & Mork
New Merchants and Miners
Honor TO
Popular Amusement Manager
Bowdoin Square
Rossow
Kitty Mitchell
Imogene Comer
Grand Theatre
Twoanderers
Wallace Campbell
James Keane
Grand Opera House
Myrtie Peck
Austin & Stone
Cunningham
Grant
Palace Theatre
White Elephant
Banda Rossa
Eagoe Em Ptiou
Augustus Cook Myron
Cee M. J. Jordan
Edwin Mordant
A. C. Deltwyn
AS Roberts
Geo. Pruncefort
Harry Pearson
May Wheeler Carina Jordan Nott Frank Russell Frank Lennox John ¢. Kellen
WM. Murray
Rossow Midgets Vaudeville CO
Gus Hill
Vanity Fair
Front Row
Ireland
Billy Carter
Ithiitp. M
J. J. Cain Hanley & Jarvis
Weston Sisters
Mitchell
Jess
Pusey, Ashton & Conrad
Lettie Levyne
Matthews & Harris
Crand Theatre
Corner of
Washington
Jas. K. Keene
Isabel Pitt Lewis
Grand Theatre Stock Co
Dover Sts
Barr and Evans
Johnnie Quigley
Emma Cotrelly
McLean and Haidick Sands
Chalk Saunders
JO Phillips
Frank Walsh
France
Bute Banda Rossa
John B. Schoeffel
E.S
Willard
Henry Arthur Jones
Mr. Willard
Charles Dickens
David Garrick
Hall
Mme
Miarcella Sembrich
William Lavin
Emil DE Gogorza
CRAND
Signor
Bevignani
Sale of Gener
Tony Cummings
Tremont
Tremont St
C. Hadden Chambers
B. C. Stevenson
Charey
Model Playhouse
Tremont and
Washington Streets
Robert Hilliard
Auguste van Biene
Sig. Quinto Zani
Biograph
PENNS
A. Yale
Princeton
Irwin Score Board
Phila
Sanders Theatre
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Emil Paur
Gertrude May Stein
the Bear
Haydn
Ania
Jeanne d’Arce
Tschaikowsky
Goetz
Boston Museum
Avir Merriest Cssixiites
Hollis Isaac B. Rich
Charles Frohman
Empire Theatre Stock CO
N. Y
Shaun, Rhue
Cora Beckwith
Klondike Twit Sisters
Dee
Tremont Row
Marie Ronzani
Living Pictures
Crand Opera House
Sareen Ejd St
Jas
J. Corbett
Navan Caver
Thur
Mate Cycling Academy
the Palace
Brening
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