Sparing the Rod Sparks Somerville School Clash
Miss Norcross accuses 18 year old John McKenna Jr of hooting as he was denied admission to Pope School. His father John B McKenna threatens court action to secure public school education and defy suspension. The district committee meets to hear both sides with Principal Wadsworth and Attorney Malcolm Meehan Mee Way present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Wadsworth
Alice I. Norcross
Pope School
John B. McKenna
Merriam Street
Somerville
John 3. MckKenna, Jr
Alice Norcross
Catherine
Rose Mckenna
Messrs
O'Neil
Whitaker
Clarke
Miss Norcross
McKenna
Joseph Scitti
Why Doctors Fail Women and Pinkham’s Remedy
A 19th century critique argues doctors miss female diseases as patients withhold symptoms. It lauds Lydia E. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts whose Vegetable Compound offers expert advice and treatment based on women’s confidential reports. The piece cites testimonials claiming cures and urges women to write for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
How cold is it twice as cold as two degrees above zero
The item reports a public guessing game on how cold it is when it is twice as cold as two degrees above zero. Various readers and a Boston patrolman propose answers, with final opinion attributed to Herr Fahrenheit and others offering differing reasoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Emmons
Dr. Jelly
Brown
Boston
Post
Brighton
G. KE. Campbell
F. Thouret
Sweepir Sdai
Cayls
Fahrenheit
Jurisdiction Debated at AFL Convention in Pittsburg
A four hour session at the AFL dispute over steamfitters vs plumbers jurisdiction. John P. Mangan urged true trades unionism as steamfitters seek an AFL charter. Delegates also addressed boycotts, affiliations, and immigration and child labor issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
American Federation of Labor
John P. Mangan
Boston
Steamfitters’ Association
Plumbers’ Organization
Chicago
Car Workers’ Union
Painters and Decorators’ Union
Car Workers
Stone Masons’ International Union
A. F. of
Brick Mason's International Union
Stone Masons
Great Federation
National Cash Register Company
Executive Council
Skeleton Found in Gloucester Woods Linked to Yegg Gang
Police uncover a hidden camp and cache near the skeleton believed to be a gang member shot years ago. The site near West Gloucester shows evidence of a yeggmen resort with canned goods ammunition a cold chisel and a hunter's bag. An aside notes a missing Manchester man Frank Dow and an undertaker estimates the body lay in the woods for about five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
West Gloucester
Frank Dow
Manchester
Aaron WT Lloyd
Death toll 128 in Hilda steamer wreck off France
London and Southwestern Railway reports 128 dead after the Hilda strikes rocks near St Malo. Among the dead are 21 saloon passengers, 80 onion sellers, 27 crew. Six survivors endured 12 hours at sea in a snowstorm before rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
London & Southwestern Railway Company
France
James Gunter
Gunter
Ada
St Malo
Maine Skating Tragedy Claims 15-Year-Old at Clark's Pond
Clarence Cooney age 15 drowned while skating on Clark's Pond at Pleasantdale in Portland Maine. It is the first skating accident of the season in the state.
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Portland
Clarence Cooney
Clark
Pleasantdale
Maine
Ill Fated Wilda Crew from Southampton Reunites in Relief Efforts
All crew members of the ill fated Wilda are from Southampton and today witnessed pitiful scenes as families cope with losses. The steamer Ada that rescued survivors is due tomorrow. The Southampton mayor initiated a relief fund with a strong community response.
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Southampton
Ada
Mrs Cuddihy Refuses To See Runaway Daughter In Law
The mother in law Mrs J J Cuddihy refuses to meet Lillian Cuddihy the chorus girl and runaway bride. Attorney Clarence Rowley says the daughter in law sought a meeting for three days without success. The young wife insists on recognition from her husband Francis and support if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Cuddihy
J. J. Cuddihy
Clarence W. Rowley
Francis Cuddihy
Burton faces second trial in Rialto bribery case
United States Senator J Ralph Burton of Kansas is charged in a St Louis federal court indictment with accepting compensation from the Rialto Grain and Securities Company for using Senate influence in matters before the Post Office Department The latest indictment narrows the location to St Louis contrasting with the prior charge set in Washington D C
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
United States
J. Ralph Burton
Kansas
United States Circuit Court
Rialto Grain and Securities Company of
United States Senate
Post Office Department
Washington
Burton
Washington, D. C
Plucky Actress Elects Hospital Operation Between Shows
Helen MacGregor of the As Ye Sow company performs Dora Leland at the Majestic then undergoes deafness surgery at Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital. Drs Colburn and Schumell remove ossicles from her right ear after the Saturday show. She returns to the theatre tonight and plans to repeat the schedule for several days under care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen MacGregor
Majestic
Dora Leland
Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital
Miss MacGregor
Fred W. Colburn
Frank Schumell
Burlesque Sensation at the Columbia
The Columbia yesterday hosted the High School Girls burlesque company with novelties that kept first-nighters alert. La Belle Atlanta wowed the audience with a daring disrobing act and a thrilling high wire stunt, building on a European sensation profile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
la Belle Atlanta
Atlanta
Europe
Columbia Theater Vaudeville Show Packs Top Talent
Audience members yesterday enjoyed two performances featuring Nat Fields Sol Fields James Hazelton Billy Hart James Hughes Nellie Fenton Emma Weston Rose Gilman Nellie Gilman Anna Francis and La Belle Atlanda. The bill included several high class acts, witty burlettas, and a lively burlesque chorus with 20 featured girls.
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Columbia
Nat Fields
Sol Fields
James Hazelton
Billy Hart
James Hughes
Nellie Fenton
Emma Weston
Rose Gilman
Nellie Gilman
Anna Francis
Alio
la Belle Atlanta
Gilman
Francis
Coon Sport
Fire destroys block in Birmingham loss estimated at 150 thousand
A solid half block of buildings burned in Birmingham at Third Avenue and Nineteenth Street. The estimated damage reached 150000 dollars as flames raged early today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Third Avenue
Nineteenth Street
Black Hand Warns Coroner in Pierson Case
Mt. Vernon Ohio November 2 The Black Hand claims involvement in the Pierson case at Kenyon College saying the student was not injured by a fellow student and warning the coroner. The letter mailed from Station V Brooklyn signaled threats and has been turned over to post office authorities for investigation.
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MT. Vernon
Pierson
Kenyon College
Scarborough
Station V
Brooklyn
N. Y
Post Office
Opening of Park Square Skating Rink
About 8000 people gathered in Park Square Providence last night for the rink opening under L. W. Browne. Teel's military band played as skaters filled the arena and a roses and chrysanthemums wreath was given to Browne by friends. The crowd enjoyed a long evening with calls to stay open late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully
Park Square
Providence
L. W. Browne
Teel
Browne
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Catherine M'Kenna
Somerville School
Rose M'Kenna
John B. McKenna, Jr
Weather Sharp
L. Session
R. Lovejoy
The
Anti-Child Labor Association
Yeggman Resort
Hilda
London & Southwestern Railroad Company
Gregory
Rook
Dr. Stanley
Major
Tale of
Captain Mistoo
St. Malo
Chickering Company
Senator Burton
Missouri
Rie
Tarrant CO
Hudson Street
N. We
Fenway
Asa P. French
French
Whelton
Laurence Minot
Good Government Association
Street Department
White
Alice Fenton
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