Great Kidney Remedy Swamp Root Promised Free Sample
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims broad health benefits, urges readers to request a free sample bottle and book, and cites testimonials and a Boston Daily Post offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post
A. L. Walker
East Linden St
Atlanta
Swamp Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Boston Daily Post
Brockton Woman Defies Arctic Perils in Whaling Voyage
Brockton resident Mrs. John Cook, veteran Arctic whaling crew member, disputed Seattle reports she will perish if the New Bedford fleet sails toward Nome. With eight Arctic trips, a 160 mile Mackenzie River sledge run, and close encounters with polar bears, she remains fit to endure the voyage alongside her male companions.
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Brockton
MacKenzie River
John Cook
Seattle
Wash
New Bedford
Bank
Nome
Mrs. Cook
Bowhead
Women Apply For Winter Ticket Seller Jobs At Elevated
Women and girls lined up at the Sullivan Square terminal seeking winter work as ticket sellers for the Elevated. Applicants, some as young as 17 and others aged to 60, faced catalogued intake and an eye and finger exam before potential assignment, with the process likely to extend into midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Square
Boston
Funeral of Stephen Salisbury notes major gifts to Worcester
The Worcester funeral of Stephen Salisbury, famed benefactor, featured a eulogy by Rev. Dr. Edward Everett Hale. Pallbearers included Harvard's Charles W. Eliot and Lincoln's Charles Francis Adams. Salisbury's will bequeaths 3,000,090 to the Worcester Art Museum, plus numerous legacies to institutions and individuals. The residuary estate names the Worcester Art Museum as residuary legatee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Stephen Salisbury
First Unitarian
Edward Everett Hale
United States Senate
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Charles Francis Adams
Lincoln
Samuel A. Green
Boston
Nathaniel Paine
Charles A. Chase
Edward L. Davis
Lyman A. Ely
James F. Hamilton
Salisbury Mansion
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester Society of Antiquity
Henry Hubbard
Lynchburg
Helen Hubbard
J. C. Hubbard
Elizabeth Hubbard
S. S. Green
James P. Hamilton
Helen Clark
David Casares
Yucatan
Mexico
Lyman A. Bly
Mary F. Washburn
Massachusetts Historical Society of Boston
Harvard College Library
Worcester Employment Society
Worcester Mechanics’ Association
Worcester Firemen’s Relief Association
Worcester Natural Society
American Unitarian Association of Boston
Home For
Home For Aged Women of Worcester, Old Men’s Home
Children’s Friend Society of
Worcester Natural History Society
Worcester Art Museum
Boston couples apply for marriage license in Providence
Boston sent its full quota to the Providence marriage bureau as Margaret Ann White and Melville Wright Freeman sought a license amid details of his recent divorce. Freeman, 55, born in Wellfleet, Mass., and White, 40, with ties to the revenue service, secured the license after presenting documents. The Rev. Mr. Gould reportedly had no objection to divorcees marrying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Boston
Margaret Ann White
Melville Wright Freeman
Freeman
Wellfleet
Mass
Jessie H
Louisianna K. (Newcomb) Freeman
Gould
Pine Street
Jefferson Jr. Wanders South Station Found and Returned
Joseph Jefferson Jr a 14 year old son of Thomas Jefferson known for Rip Van Winkle in the South and grandson of the actor was picked up at South Station by Police Inspector Wise. He carried a military blue coat big valise and a photo of his father and said he wanted to reach Buzzards Bay but had only 25 cents. He was taken to police headquaters and returned to Loring Villa School in Salem where he will resume studies.
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Joseph Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
South
Wise
Loring Villa School
Salem
Big South
Buzzard’s Bay
Burke
Loring Villa
Census Lists Boston Among Top Cities for Divorced Women
The census ranks Boston ninth among U S cities for fair divorced women with 800 counted. Chicago leads with 2486, New York 2060 including 600 in Brooklyn, San Francisco 1010, Philadelphia 1020, St. Louis about 1000, and other cities like Baltimore Kansas City Indianapolis Washington New Orleans Denver also showing similar counts.
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Boston
United States
Chicago
New York
Brooklyn
San Francisco
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Baltimore
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Washington
New Orleans
Denver
Detroit
Catholic Club Bazaar at Brunswick Tomorrow
The Ladies' Catholic Club Association of Boston will hold its annual bazaar at the Hotel Brunswick tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Proceeds aid the home for young girls on Hudson Street. A good place to buy holiday gifts while supporting charity.
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Brunswick
Ladies’ Catholic Club Association
Boston
Hudson Street
Professor Morse Addresses Charitable Irish Society
The Charitable Irish Society met at Young's Hotel Room 12. Prof Charles H Morse of Cambridge spoke on Developments in Electricity detailing land and marine use, wireless tech, submarine telephones for shipping bearings, and Niagara Falls power powering Buffalo and nearby cities. Musical selections followed by Twombly and Watterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irish Society
Young’s Hotel
Charles H. Morse
Rindge Manual Training School
Cambridge
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
N. Y
Charles W. Twombly
Thomas A. Watterson
Steamer Lost Drowned At Mud Island In Gale
In a tremendous gale at Mud Island on Friday a large steamer believed to be the Turbin struck rocks, was driven back by engines, then lifted on a huge wave before plunging below the sea with all aboard. The number of lives lost is given as sixteen to eighteen.
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Clark’s Harbor
Turbin
Steamer Edna R. Wrecked Off Mud Island in Gale
A severe gale on the Nova Scotia coast reports the steamer Edna R. struck ledges near Mud Island. Islanders at sea saw the collision from a distance and could not launch a rescue boat due to rough seas delaying news reaching shore.
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Nova Scotia
Edna R
Mud Island
Free Pile Cure Promises Home Treatment and Savings
A letter offers Pyramid Pile Cure as a private home remedy claiming rapid relief from long standing piles. Clients praise weight gain and life changes, with testimonials from Walter Sharkley F McKay and B Stringfellow. The ad promises a free trial and full packages by mail or via druggists at 50 cents, Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan.
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F. McKay
Weaverville
Cal
B. Stringfellow
Elko
5. C
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Building
Marshall, Mich
German Ladies Aid Society to raise funds for Christmas
The German Ladies Aid Society plans a Turn Hall apron sale and pedlers parade to aid poor German families. Over 200 children will receive clothing materials shoes stockings and warm lunches, with Mrs L Wagener as president and officers including Mrs L Munz and Mrs R Klitzky.
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German Ladies’ Aid Society
Turn Hall
L. Wagener
L. Munz
R. Klitzky
J. Schriftgiesser
Danish Crown Offered to Prince Charles of Denmark
The throne of Norway was formally tendered to Prince Charles of Denmark and accepted by King Christian on behalf of his grandson.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Norway
Prince Charles
Christian
First Grand Ball of Boston UHER Employees
About 1000 attendees joined the Universal Hotel and Restaurant Employees' Association Boston branch for its first grand ball at Paul Revere Hall Mechanics' Building. The grand march opened with President Emile F. Conlon and Miss Marie McDugal leading 30 couples.
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Boston
Universal Hotel and Restaurant Employees’ Association
Paul Revere Hall
Mechanics’ Building
Emile F. Conlon
Marie McDugal
Back Bay Robber Gang Targeting Aristocratic Homes
A series of break-ins in the Back Bay alarms residents as inspectors from headquarters and Station 16 pursue a street gang said to be systematically robbing wealthy houses. Mrs. Ross H. Maynard reports loss of jewelry and bric a brac from 22 St Botolph Street after an evening vesper service. Police describe multiple similar incidents and coordinate with beat officers to catch the culprits.
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Back Bay
Ross H. Maynard
St. Botolph Street
Lynn Shoe Company
Walnut Avenue
Roxbury
Woman Rescues Baby From House Fire in Back Bay
Mrs. Fred L. Norton of 53 St. Germain Street Back Bay saved her infant and herself after a front room gas light sparked a blaze. She dashed through flames to the street, passed the child to a passer by, and extinguished burning clothing with bare hands.
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Fred L. Norton
St. Germain Street
Back Bay
Mrs. Norton
Investigation of alleged poisoning at Mechanic Arts High School
Boston school committee hygiene panel opens inquiry into pupil illness tied to Mechanic Arts lunch. Food from New England Kitchen and served by George Fogg at the school counters is under review after Winchester Putnam’s death. Head Master Parmenter notes meals matched citywide supply and stresses evaluation of possible abuses.
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Mechanic Arts High School
Boston
Winchester Putnam
New England
Charles Street
George Fogg
Charles W. Parmenter
Mechanic Art School
Cambridge
Patent Remedy Promises Quick Cure for Cold
Ad claims a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if it fails. Each box allegedly bears E W. GROVE'S signature.
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E W. Grove
Grateful Wisconsin Couple Credits Cuticura Cure
Mrs. Caroline Cable of Waupaca Wisconsin writes that her husband suffered salt rheum on his hands and was eased after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills. She reports complete cure and smooth hands since and hopes others may be helped.
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Caroline Cable
Waupoca
Wis
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Gretna Green
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Randolph
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Harry Abbott Webb
Berlin Mills
Albert
Grace Evelyn Murray
Edward J
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Prof. Morse
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Walter Sharkley
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Grand Ball
WM. C. Grecor
Bromfeld ST
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Babe
Cuticura
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White Dental Parlors
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