Betty Van Lews Curios Sold At Auction In Bromfield Street
Betty Van Lews curiosities and relics linked to the Loyal Spy of Richmond were auctioned at Leonard's in Bromfield Street. Bidders included abolitionists and Old Boston families. notable items drew low prices while a Confederate flag fetched 75 dollars. Autographs and letters sold for modest sums as bidders eyed association with the famed Union spy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty van Lew
Richmond
Leonard’s
Bromfield Street
B. W. Monroe
John Leonard
Libby
Elizabeth van Lew
Betty
Uncle Tom
C. A. Chenoweth
Nathaniel Thayer
van Lew
Confederacy
J. W. Fowler
John Randolph
Roanoke
Horace Greeley
Henry Wilson
James A. Garfield
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Frederick Douglass
Lady Auberley
General Grant
J. P. Reynolds
Etty van Lew
Union
Hoar at Harvard Speaks at College Honors Award
Senator George F. Hoar of Massachusetts delivered the Harvard College honors address at Sanders Theatre last evening. He praised the prize winners and took playful aim at Roosevelt, urging focus on the brain over the strenuous life. He extolled eloquence and outlined keys to public speaking, emphasizing sincere tone and practice in debate. Following his remarks came the announcement of prize recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Hoar
Massachusetts
Harvard College
Sanders Theatre
Roosevelt
Century of Work Celebrated by Sacred Heart Society
The Society of the Sacred Heart marked a hundred years of service with ceremonies across the world, highlighted by Boston on Massachusetts Avenue. The Children of Mary donated the chapel’s electric lights, while many alumni contributed money and decor. A grand reception followed a solemn Mass and benediction, with music, readings, and tributes from pupils and staff, as Archbishop and clergy attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of the Sacred Heart
Boston
Massachusetts Avenue
Children of Mary
Pepite
Little Sisters of the Poor
Father L. O'Toole
St. Demaned's Church
West Newton
Society of the Children of Mary
A. McLaughlin
Gelderland Arrives Off Toulon for Kruger Reception
The Dutch cruiser Gelderland carrying Paul Kruger is reported off Toulon after time miscalculations delayed a planned demonstration. Severe Mediterranean westerly gales and slow speed caused a disappointing turnout, with thousands postponing the event amid uncertain landing time. Roughly thirty thousand gathered in spots, while most workers and shopkeepers missed the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
Gelderland
Kruger
South African Republic
Toulon
Port Said
Mediterranean
Baby Bones Need Nourishment Says Emulsion Ad
An old-fashioned advertisement notes that a baby not walking by eleven months or a year might have weak bones due to poor nourishment. It promotes Scott’s Emulsion of cod liver oil as a safe remedy and offers a sample from Scott & Bowne of New York.
Captain Devery at Van Wyck's Mercy
New York City politics center on whether Police Chief Devery will stay. Mayor Van Wyck must decide after police board members demand his resignation or else remove Captains Herlihy and Cross. Devery refuses to resign, relying on Commissioner Sexton for support amid Tammany Hall tensions and potential charges against Captain Thomas of the Tenderloin precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
van Wyck
Devery
Police Board
Herlihy
Cross
Sexton
Tammany Hall
Tammany
Croker
Fearful Loss of Four Masted Schooner Birdsall Feared
Report from the waterfront fears the four masted schooner J Holmes Birdsall has been lost after leaving Boston two weeks ago en route to Delaware Breakwater. Affected by recent storms, the vessel, lightly built, may have drifted out to sea with no sightings since departure. The Birdsall, a Boston trade ship, carried coal in last port and had a crew of eight or nine. Owned mainly by Amos Birdsall of Tom's River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Holmes Birdsall
Boston
Delaware
Birdsall
Amos Birdsall
Tom's River
Tufts College Abolishes Old Time Flag Rush
Medford November 21 The Tufts flag rush by freshmen and sophomores is abolished by joint vote. Faculty backing from President Capen prompted the action in Goddard chapel following a special meeting. A committee of six from each class will decide replacement plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Tufts College
Capen
Goddard Chapel
Hugh C.moore
Tufts
Mourn for Hoyt Funeral Set in Charlestown
Charlestown N H November 21 a funeral notice for Charles H Hoyt the playwright was issued The service will be Friday November 23 at 145 pm from St Lukes Episcopal Church in Charlestown The Rev B S Lassiter will officiate assisted by Rev Howard F Hill from Concord Mr Hoyt served as lay member on the NH Legislature judiciary committee and was honored by both Houses Speakers Jewett and other leaders are expected present Also notable attendees include Hon William E Chandler and families from Concord New York Hartford and Lebanon The notice notes friendships and honors along with political maneuvers within NH Democratic circles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
N. H
Charles H. Hoyt
James O. Lyford
Howard F. Hill
Concord
New Hampshire
Moyt
Judiciary
Hoyt
New Hampshire House of Representatives
Jewett
William E. Chandler
Frank McKee
New York
Henry McManus
Hartford
Lyford
BroWn Oeyson
Mayflower Descendants Celebrate 280th Anniversary Meeting
Mayflower Descendants gather at the Ven dome for the fifth annual meeting and dinner marking the 280th anniversary of the Mayflower compact. Delegates from New York, Illinois, Ohio, and D C join as telegrams of congratulations arrive from Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vendome
Society of
New York
Illinois
Ohio
District of Columbia
Massachusetts Society
Winslow Warren
Commonwealth
W. W. Blackmar
Standish Association
James G. Johnson
Connecticut Society
James Hicks
Ohio Society
Edward M. Adams
Illinois Society
Chapman
The
Daughters of the Revolution
Navy Long
Roger Wolcott
W. M. Howland
Grace Episcopal Church of
South Boston
Dainty Blackbirds Minstrels Stage In Somerville Hall
A large Somerville audience enjoyed The Dainty Blackbirds, a company of young women from Somerville, in Anthoine Hall last evening. Led by Mrs. T. Franklin Preston, the show supported Somerville Hospital funds. Interlocutor Mrs. Whitney, talented soloists and tambos entertained with costumes, dances, songs, and a cake walk. Miss Nettie Fox accompanied. The performance repeats tonight with a long list of participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthoine Hall
Blackbirds
Somerville
Franklin Preston
Somerville Hospital
Whitney
Agnes Murphy
Alfred Nickerson
Abbie Gilkey
H. A. Pestelle
Alice Gillis
T. Franklin Preston
Agnes Mure
Susie Vincent
Alfred Ackerson
Helena G. Harris
Charles Ll. Underhill
Mamie Melody
Gilkey
Nettie Fox
Susie M. Vincent
Edith J. Orne
Mabel F. Leavitt
Helena G. Parris
Jennie M. Lindquist
Jennie FE. Scott
Maud Cushing
Anna J. Stoppell
Alice M. Vincent
Fannie E. Bragg
Florence Linnell
Blanche Cadman
el] Fearnside
Chrissie Parsons
Florence Williams
Myra L. Roffe
Bessie Crosby
Annie M Harvey
Alice M. Libby
Bessie M. Martin
Mary H. Sargent
Lillian G.tuckett
Nellie M.riggs
Berta H. Lincoln
Alice L. Cadman
Carrie A. Mullay
Annie E. Blake
M. Millie Preston
Carrie Linnell
EB. L. Underhill
F. W. Sawyer
A. D Allen
F. E. Davis
Charles Hoyle
BE. W. Houghton
Still in the Fight Senate Row After Brookton Summit
Senator Chamberlain denies withdrawal and promises notice before acting after a conference with Senator Soule and Senator Attwill at Young's Hotel. Reports claim Chamberlain had withdrawn though Soule declines comment and plans to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Young’s
Senator Chamberlain
Soule
Attwill
Chamberlain
Souie
Adams House
Hoyt Will Undetermined as Heirs Gather in New York
Indications point to a contest over the will of playwright Charles H. Hoyt. The document rests with his lawyers in New York, drawn before the illness that clouded his career. Executors or heirs expect generous provisions. estate valued at seven figures to possibly a seven hundred thousand. Attorneys say questions of sanity and undue influence may be raised, with challengers planned after the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Herald
Charles H. Hoyt
Boblic
H.oyt
Frank McKee
Bret Hoyt
Hoyad
Fire Destroys Dresses at Turner Street Home
A blaze on the second floor of a three story wooden dwelling at 3 Turner Street destroyed dresses valued at six hundred dollars. The fire occurred at 2 o clock in a building owned by J P Web ber and occupied by Florence Mallard. Estimated damage to the structure will not exceed 190 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Street
J. P. Webber
Florence Mallard
Stacey Pleads Guilty To Post Office Embezzlement Case
Deputy Marshal Waters arrested Lew's Stacey on embezzlement charges involving post office supplies from William C. Draper, a Sullivan Square druggist in Charlestown. Stacey admitted cashing a $87 money order after filling one blank. arraigned before United States Commissioner Fiske, plead not guilty, bail set at 500 dollars. He is married with family on Pinckney Street, Somerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Waters
Lew
Stacey
William C. Draper
Sullivan Squate
Charlestown
Draper
United States
Fiske
Pinckney Street
Somerville
Cambridge Registration Rush Closes Amid Overloaded List
Cambridge registration ends at 10 p.m. with more names on the rolls than a week ago. In six days of wine registration, additional names were added, boosting the tally beyond earlier totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
New Discovery Removes Corns and Calluses Forever
Advertisement explains a preparatory discovery that removes a corn, wart, or callous without pain or soreness. Claims the knife offers only temporary relief and promises permanent destruction. Include 12 cents for a sample with directions to Horblell, Chemist, 126 Bowdoin St., Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ene
Gia
Ress
Ntington Berroll
Bowdoin St
Socialist Labor ticket nominates several city officials
The Socialist Labor municipal convention at Caledonian Hall on Eliot Street nominated James A. Bresnahan for street commissioner. For the school committee, Julius Aarons, George Bolle, Henry Brinkmann, David Goldstein, Mrs. Olga Enger, Joseph Hartog, Carl Myer, and Frederick Atkins were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socialist Labor Party
Caledonian Hall
Eliot Street
James A. Bresnahan
Julius Aarons
George Bolle
Henry Brinkmann
David Goldstein
Olga Enger
Joseph Hartog
Carl Myer
Frederick Atkins
Remarkable Discovery Cures Dangerous Disease Without Pain
A striking report describes a new treatment claimed to cure a dangerous and disfiguring disease without operation or pain. It highlights rapid relief and minimal disruption but remains unverified by medical authorities. Further testing and official validation are needed.
Cure for Goitre Promises Home Treatment Trial
Dr. John P. Haig of Cincinnati claims a remedy cures goitre and offers a free trial package. He cites Mrs. Lillian Brown’s 22 year cure and reports success in Bombay with 60,000 patients. Send name and address to 423 Glenn Building Cincinnati Ohio for postage prepaid treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Brown
Haig
John P. Haig
Glenn Building
Cincinnati
Ohio
Rey
Bombay
India
Tornado Wreaks Havoc Across Tennessee and Mississippi
Reports say a deadly tornado caused extensive destruction from Love Station to Maury County. In Mississippi at Love Station a dozen homes and churches were wrecked, one person died and several injured. In Tennessee, many believed killed in Maury County.
Buffalo Fair Wreckage Exacts Heavy Toll Across City
A November wind at 6 mph near Buffalo Pan-American grounds toppled the cyclorama structure and injuring several workers. Midway buildings suffered serious damage as scaffoldings and roofs tore away. North Tonawanda reported 80 mph gusts lifting river currents, destroying buildings, injuring people and capsizing nine fishermen in the Niagara River. Total damage exceeds 200000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Mission Ridge
Midway
North Tonawanda
Niagara River
Gale Lashes Milford In Sudden Gale
Milford was struck by a fierce gale around 6 PM causing fears and widespread alarm. The twenty minute storm flooded streets, blew down signs, broke tree limbs and smashed glass, with workers panicking on upper floors but no serious damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
St. Lawrence Sunk Off Lorain Amid 60 MPH Winds
A Lorain telegram reports the steamer St. Lawrence foundered off Lorain twenty five miles west of Cleveland. The message requests the Cleveland life saving crew be sent quickly as winds reach sixty miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, CO
Lorain
St. Lawrence
Cleveland Life Saving
Storm Devastation Kills Ten in Tate County Miss
A severe storm in Tate County Mississippi yesterday left ten dead and twenty injured. Nearly every building was demolished and many victims were trapped under debris and extricated with difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkahucla
Tate County
Miss
Gale cripples telegraph service and wrecks ships in Great Lakes
A gale on November 21 badly crippled telegraph service linking Cleveland Chicago Buffalo and Columbus. Lake craft Eanes No boats left the Cleveland harbor. Several small vessels were blown ashore at Barguere and some buildings were time roofed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Cleveland
Chicago
Buffalo
Columbus
Barguere
Also Mentioned on This Page
Glad Lepage
Lepases
Vas Atarta
Gloucester
Mass
Rusisia
Russia Cement CO
St Pages Ve Glube
le Page
Rae
Beleleg
le Pate Paste
C. Gloucester
MABS
Aucrigne
Hoar
Harvard
Dr. Bulls Couch Syrup
Kroger
Perly
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
Captain Devery
van Wyck’s Mercy
McNary
William 8. McNary
Ward 15
Democratic State Committee
Joseph J. Corbett
James A. Gallivan
Dore
Mayelower
Famous Compact
Myles Standish
J. Myles Standish
George Hodges
George Ernest Bowman
Marcus Morton
Frederick Wesley Parker
Samuel Jason Mixter, M. D
Morton Dexter
Burr Porter
William Lawrie
Henry Southworth Shaw
Edward Livingston Adams
Sarah Haskell Crocker
Sumner Bass Pearmain
Brockton
Post
L. E. Chamberlain
Cambridge Registration
Socialist Labor Ticket
J. A. Bresnahan
School Board
Buffalo Fair
Niagara
Lake Erie
Tennessee
Grace Church
the Fountain of Youth
Geo. W. Attrid
Duffy
Abram E. Elmer
Utica
Duffy Malt Whiskey CO
Rochester
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!