Summer Street Merchants Form Permanent Association
A meeting of Summer Street merchants led to the creation of the Summer Street Retail Merchants Association. Ten leading houses approved a permanent alliance to boost retail exposure through advertising. Members report strong shopper turnout and plan a new advertising push with Morris Murch & Butler presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summer Street
Morris, Murch & Butler
Spitz Bros. & Mark
L. C. Bliss & Co
John C. Meyer & Co
J. Hunter & Co
E. A. Crown & Co
M. Hatch & Co
Goldsmith, Silver & Co
John D. Gilman
Gilbert, Brooks & Tebbutt
Ich
Wmmer Street
Spitz
New England
Boston
Murch
Mr. Hatch
J. B. Hatch & Co
Messrs. Bliss
Murch and Spitz
Esterhazy Admits Disclosers Warn of Discipline
Paris reports that Count Esterhazy, accused of leaking military secrets and alleged author of the unsigned letter condemning Dreyfus, has admitted giving information contrary to regulations. The Patrie notes student protests against the Dreyfus syndicate and a meeting with M. Schaerer Kestner, Senate vice president, speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Count Esterhazy
Dreyfus
Esterhazy
Patrie
Dreyfus Syndicate
M. Schaerer-Kestner
Senate
Trade reports spark interest amid prosperity hints
A fragment from the Chicago Record features a conversation where a miser explains interest in trade reports, arguing wealth among others makes it easier to extract money. A separate line claims a wife’s health is excellent and credits a monthly allowance for medical bills and gowns, though she dodges the doctor now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cephalonia to sail from here for Queenstown and Liverpool
Cunard steamer Cephalonia with Captain H. W. Pierce departs at six this morning carrying eight saloon forty intermediate and 112 steerage passengers. Notables include Mrs. E. W. Johnson and James A. Butler among saloon travelers. Reports from Halifax note wreckage ashore at Louisburg and possible loss of two vessels in last week’s gale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunard
Cephalonia
H. W. Pierce
Queenstown
Liverpool
E. W. Johnson
Co. F. Cumming
Kentish Rankin
Barstow
Richard T. Murray
Robert Chamberlain
James A. Butler
Boston
Theodore Dean
Frank Miller
Nickerson
Philadelphia
Halifax
N. S
Louisburg
C. B
Mikado
Hickman
Grand Bank
N. F
Gloucester
Mass
Cottage City
Maine Steamship Company
New York
Portland
Klondike
New England Shipbuilding Company
Bath
Chase
Death by his own hand of a shirtmaker
Oscar Gowing a shirt manufacturer living at 252 Washington street and boarding at 109 Mt. Vernon street was found hanged yesterday afternoon by a lodger. He was aged 60 left a long letter stating his intention and funds to aid friends and to have his body cremated at Forest Hills. He left to his nephew Franklin Gowing room 43, 89 State street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Gowing
Washington Street
Mt. Vernon Street
Gowing
Franklin Gowing
State Street
Forest Hills
Nack to Testify in Thorn Guldensuppe Murder Trial
Augusta Nack plans detailed testimony on the Guldensuppe murder including the pistol source and exact sequence of events. Thorn and Nack face a dramatic new chapter as jurors are summoned and initial steps to prove death and identity proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Augusta Nack
William Guldensuppe
Youngs
Guldensuppe
Thorn
Mrs. Nack
Herman Nack
Moss
Nack
W. H. Methven
Methven
Talesman
Guldensuppe’s
John Gotha
Somerville Quandary Narrows GOP Field for Mayor Perry
In Somerville the Republican leaders fail to name a candidate to oppose Mayor A. A. Perry who earned a unanimous nomination from the Municipal League. J Warren Bailey of the Prison Commission rejected a bid, leaving the party with no clear contender on the eve of tonight’s municipal convention at Union Hall. Rumors say Perry may be renominated or the convention may adjourn without a choice, repeating last year’s stalemate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
A. A. Perry
Municipal League
J. Warren Bailey
Prison Commission
Bailey
Perry
Union Hall
Unknown German dies at New York luncheon in Atlantic Garden restaurant
An unidentified German mechanic about 55 collapsed and died at a lunch counter in the Atlantic Garden restaurant in New York. Patrons noticed he appeared asleep when served and did not awaken after a waiter shook him. Special Policeman Rich assisted, and the man was pronounced dead. He stood five feet five inches, with sandy gray hair and mustache, wearing dark worn clothing, a white linen shirt, and a torn collar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atlantic Garden
Rich
Worcester brakeman killed in snow mishap at Putnam
Charles Cudding, 25, of Worcester Mass, brakeman on freight train No. 23, was killed at Putnam while the Norwich and Worcester line passed through. He slipped on the snowy car roof and fell between two cars, his head severed and body dragged fifty yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam, Conn
Charles Cudding
Worcester
Mass
Norwich
Norwich &Worcester
Cudding
Flora Van Schaack Recovers From Millionaire Father-in-Law
Mrs Flora Lillian Van Schaack travels to Chicago to collect 65000 from her father in law Peter Van Schaack after a Brooklyn jury awarded her this sum for alienation of her husband’s affections. She recounts a life of society debut, travels in Europe, and a strained marriage to John Van Schaack amid family opposition and high society circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Lillian van Schaack
New York
Chicago
Peter van Schaack
Brooklyn
Simp
Covington
Palmer
Pensacola
Fla
Avondale
Maddox Place
United States
Navy Yard
Fort Boraccos
Ira Haynes
Fred Lynder
Supreme Court
St. Louis
Walter Merrie
Duke of Sutherland
John van Schaack
Jack
New Orleans
Europe
Paris
Countess de Souscheffsky
St. Petersburg
Turkey
Egypt
Jerusalem
Duke of Hamilton
Milton Nobles
Floss
Union Square
Baltimore
Minnie Kelly
West
van Schaack
Bedford
Duchess of
Brain of dead banker to be used in trial
In Chicago a legal team reveals the plan to use the brain of the late John B. Ketcham to prove insanity and invalidate a alleged marriage and will. The widow Walkup is accused of complicity while police investigate possible tampering with Dr De Veney’s prescriptions.
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Chicago
James E. Purnell
John B. Ketcham
Toledo
Ketcham
West
Leslie E. Keeley
Sawyer Purnell
George H. Ketcham
Going Round the Horn Klondike Venture and Big Hawley Trial
Preparations hasten to clear the schooner Stowell Sherman from Boston for a Yukon River voyage with fifteen men risking $300 each on a cooperative venture. In New York, the trial of Big Hawley alias William Carroll Woodward resumes over blackmail attempts tied to a bogus divorce suit, with ex congressman Bartlett testifying and questions suggesting the case may hinge on factual justification.
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Stowell Sherman
Klondike
Boston
Custom House
Sherman
Yukon River
Gold Country
New York
Woodward
Franklin Bartlett
James L. Brown
Bartlett
Thanksgiving Observances at B Y M C U Union Hall
The B Y M C U marks Thanksgiving with a public vesper at Union Hall Sunday at 7 30 PM featuring Hon Sherman Hoar of Concord MA on American Courage plus special music. Thanksgiving Day dinner in Union Hall at 1 PM serves members unable to attend with family due to distance or other reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Union Hall
Sherman Hoar
Concord
Mass
Brady to Speak on Cuba at People’s Temple
Dr. Brady delivers sixth sermon titled The Divine Evolution of Nations with focus on Canada and Canadians tomorrow evening. Prelude considers whether America should intervene on behalf of the Cubans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Temple
Brady
Canada
America
Ketcham Family Moves to Appoint Administrator in Chicago
The Ketcham family plans to ask Judge Kohlsaat to appoint an administrator for John Ketcham's estate. They assert they are the legal heirs and will press for a speedy decision, while alleging possible criminal conspiracy. The story includes bonds transfers and questions about Mrs. Wallace Ketcham and a mysterious will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketcham
George H. Ketcham
Chicago
Purnell
Parnell
Wallace Ketcham
Hansen
Kohlsaat
John Ketcham
New York
Chicago Club
New York Central Railway
North Chicago Railway
Toledo City
Deposit Box to Be Opened in Probate Court
The status of Ketcham's affairs hinges on a Probate Court order to inspect his safety deposit box at Illinois Trust and Savings Bank. Concurrently, Mr. Parnell seeks court supervision to open the Monadnock building vault in Ketcham's former office on the fifteenth floor, a room left largely unused since last spring as his office force was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketcham
Probate Court
Illinois Trust and Savings Bank
Parnell
John Ketcham
Monadnock
Purnell
Great Manufacturers Outlet Sale at 91 Summer Street
The Old Stand at 91 Summer St offers deep discounts on fall and winter clothing. Men's suits, coats, and trousers marked at up to 50 percent less than regular stores with dozens of bargains and hundreds of items for twenty days. Open evenings. mail orders accepted. extra salesmen wanted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton Cass
Vienna
Summer St
Downstair Entrance
Boston
Clearance Relief Co
Dutch Pete faces murder indictment in Brooklyn
Dutch Pete alias Peter Gerstel is taken to Adams Street Court to plead to first degree murder. Brooklyn detectives press for confessions and cite evidence tying him to Steiger in multiple killings and burglaries as his gang is exposed by witness Mary Muller and confession from Cock-Eyed Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peter Gerstel
Dutch Pete
Bellringer Stelz
Williamsburg
Adams Street
Brooklyn
Brann
Mary Muller
Constantine Steiger
Fred Smith
Pete
Steiger
Ferdinand
M. D. C. Borden
Max Eglau
Captain McClusky
Cock-Eyed
Louis
Meyer
Kate
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Im- Vieuna
Tts
H. Goldsmith
Union
Sumatra
Glen Shirt & Collar Co
Dipplit Ins
Traiser
H. Traiser & CO
Pulsifer
Wallace
Georges Ketcham
John
Alexander Campbell
Big Hawley
Klondikers
DR. Brady
Cuba
Paul Gores
Annex
Mr. Ketcham
Indiana Avenue
Mr. Gores
Wallace House
oDc
David H
St. - Osn
E Freestor Mass
Maine
Rockland
David Sawyer
Joseph Tecar
Sawyer
Tecar
N. Y
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office Square
Massachusetts Atute
D. Oe
WM. B. Turner
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