Tragic double murder suicide shocks Chicago
James J. Delaney vice-president of the American Shipping Company was shot and killed by his wife who then killed herself. The couple, recent New York arrivals, were found in their La Salle Avenue apartment with Delaney shot in the head and Mrs Delaney dead by a self-inflicted wound. A boarder reported hearing two shots in the night.
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Chicago
James J. Delaney
American Shipping Company
Delaneys
Cyrus Woods
la Salle Avenue
New York
Delaney
Bessie Mortimer
Edward Tyler
Ellis Is School Nominee Ellis Is School Nominee
At Faneuil Hall the Democratic convention nominated David A. Ellis for the School Board by 191 votes, with Julia B. Duff 73 and Thomas E. Coogan 12. Duff indicated she would run independently amid attacks on Ellis by Alderman Linehan and Councilman McCullough, while Storrow and Eliot figures were cited in the controversy.
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Faneuil Hall
David A. Ellis
Fitzgerald
Mr. Ellis
Julia B. Duff
Thomas E. Coogan
Duff
Ellis
James J. Storrow
Eliot
Harvard
Storrow
Moe Cullough
William N. Newton
Newton
Quincy House
William F. McClellan
City Committee
Conry
Charles 8. Sullivan
Tary
Bold Hold Up Shocks Whitman as Storekeeper Robbed
In North Abington on November 23 Cassimir Pierparks a Finnish storekeeper was robbed of 90 dollars and fired upon by fleeing thieves. Two men were involved. one captured later refused to give his name and will be arraigned in Whitman District Court on robbery charges.
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Whitman
North Abington
Cassimir
Robbery Incident at Abington Street Store
A man robbed a small Abington Street store, demanding cash from the drawer. The third man fired at the store owner but missed. one suspect fled and was pursued as neighbors were alerted. The total amount taken was about $90 with a shot fired during the escape.
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Plerparks
Brullard
Abington
Taten
Jerparks
Prison Officer Douglas of Charlestown Dies after Illness
James S. Douglas a long time Charlestown resident and State prison officer for about 15 years died at his home 18 Rutherford Avenue after a lingering illness. He leaves a widow Catherine and one son. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. from his late home with prison officers attending.
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James $. Douglas
Charlestown
Rutherford Avenue
Douglas
State Prison
Catherine Douglas
St. Michael's Court
Cure for Eczema Promised by Trial of Cutiura
A reader describes severe eczema with itching and burning keeping them awake. After trying Cutiura the symptoms improved and they now recommend the remedy.
Cuticura Remedies Prove Eczema Cure Tale
Chester A Bailey of 260A Highland Avenue Somerville Massachusetts writes that after four months of agony from eczema he found immediate relief using Cuticura Remedies. He urges others with skin diseases to try the products and verify the claim with family and friends.
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Chester Aailey
Highland Avenue
Somerville
Mass
Cured at expense of 15¢ claims for hair cure
An 1905 testimonial from Milo Maine claims Cuticura Soap Ointment cured a scalp humor with one box and one cake, urging readers to obtain the Complete External and Internal Treatment. The ad lists Cuticura Soap Ornament Resolve pills and promotes Potter Drug & Chem. Corp as Boston suppliers.
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Iza
Milo
Potter Drug & Chem. Corps le Props
Boston
Mass
Mrs Duff voices dissatisfaction after Democratic convention
Mrs Julia Duff claims she heard delegates voted multiple times for Mr Ellis at the Democratic municipal convention and says she could have influenced ballots if she had access. She states she will run as an independent candidate.
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Julia FE. Duff
Ellis
Ian
Gorgoza Delivers Notable Recital at Chickering Hall
Emilio Gorgoza presented a highly artistic recital at Chickering Hall last evening. Boston music lovers were impressed as his voice warmed to reveal its beautiful qualities despite an initial rough start due to a minor physical difficulty.
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Emilio Gorgoza
Chickering Hall
Boston
Dodge-Spear acquires Miner Beal clothing stock at 607 Washington
The Dodge-Spear Company buys the entire Miner Beal & Co. stock after the Boston wholesale house closed. The new ready-made mens and boys clothing comes from a renowned firm with forty years in business, adding a windfall stock and prompting extended hours and extra staff to serve shoppers.
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Dodge-Spear Company
Washington Street
Pitts, Kimball & Lewis
Miner, Beal & Co
Summer
Chauncy Streets
Boston
Miner
Summer Street
Miner Beal Company
Reduction in passenger fares on New Haven and Hartford railroad
The railroad trims fares to two cents a mile across the entire road, signaling a push to offer the lowest possible rate and improve accommodations and service for patrons. The move aims to extend access to travel across the company’s servicing territory, aligning with recent actions by the New York lines.
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New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New York
Hair of Dead Girl Is Shown at Gillette Murder Trial
At Herkimer New York on November 3 a boat hair strand evidence and a lock from Grace Brown were presented in Chester Gillette murder case. Fragments from the boat cleats and a cut lock were shown to jurors for comparison. Witnesses described the dead girl's body and marks found on it.
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Herkimer
Chester Gillette
Grace Brown
Big Moose Lake
Gillette
Robert Morrison
Frances Brown
Devendort
Frank Crabb
Charles Kerwin
Undertaker German
Frankfort
Rev Mr Bush's Silver Wedding in Chelsea Church
The silver wedding anniversary of Rev. R Perry Bush and his wife Mrs Bush was celebrated at the First Universalist Church Chelsea with two parishioners and many friends present. Daughters Reba Edith son Vanevar and relatives attended along with fraternal groups and clergy from nearby towns. An Everett pastor contributed a large cash gift and the standing committee arranged ushers and a Haskell led orchestra for the event.
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Chelsea
Universalist
R. Perry Bush
Lysander M. Paine
George Hamilton
Mr. Bush
Everett
J. E. Rice
Boston
Priscilla Club
Jesse Snowlton
W. H. Wyeth
Fred Beals
Charles Leeds
Cc. W. Bliss
Raymond Alley
Frank Knowton
J. H. Haskell
New England Mill Strike Halted With Six Month 16 Percent Rise
At Fali River on November 23 the Manufacturers' Association agreed to a 16 percent wage increase for six months, ending May 1, after Mayor John Coughlin and M. C. D. Borden helped avert a longer disruption. The accord followed an ultimatum from 30,000 workers who had rejected 6 percent and sought 10 percent. news of the decision brought joy to workers and merchants, with hope of peace spreading to other New England mills.
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Fali
River
Johnny
Coughlin
M. C. D. Borden
Textile Council
Neil
Fice
Pocasset
Borden
New England
Smoking in Bed Triggers Cortes Street Fire
A lodger on the top floor of a three story brick house at 58 Cortes Street South End started a bed fire by smoking in bed. The blaze was put out in seven minutes by the fire department. Damage estimated at $10.
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Cortes Street
South End
Mills Face Breadth of Wage Rise Across New England
Advices from cotton mill centers in southern New England say a 10 percent wage increase granted by Fall River manufacturers to their 30 000 employees will affect nearly 460 000 workers in southeastern Massachusetts Rhode Island eastern Connecticut and several towns in other regions. The rise may not reach full 10 percent outside Pall River.
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New England
Fall River
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Pall River
Francis Still Eludes Posse in Maine Woods
Rockland Maine November 99 officers have searched the Monroe area since dawn for escaped convict Francis. No trace found since last night at 10 30 when he tried to steal a team. Warden Norton warns farmers to remove nuts from carriage hubs to prevent use by the desperado.
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Rockland
Thomaston
Monroe
Francis
Monroe Village
Norton
Steel Trust Raises Wages For Common Laborers
H. Gary, chairman of United States Steel Corporation, announced wage increases of 10 cents a day for common laborers in subsidiary plants, effective January 1 next year. The announcement came in New York.
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Steel Trust
New York
H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Freight Wreck at Pittsfield Jams Tracks. Two Trolleys Destroyed
A westbound fast freight on the Boston & Albany division of the New York Central collided with a local freight in Dalton yards, ejecting thirteen cars and blocking both tracks for about three hours. Two Berkshire Street Railway trolley cars, valued at $10,000 each, were completely ruined. The wreck is the worst in the area in years.
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Pittsfield
Boston & Albany
New York Central Railroad
Dalton
Here
Berkshire Street Railway Company
Stage Matters Bright Boston Theatre Season Promises
A flurry of upcoming engagements fills Boston theatres this week with Blanche Bates in The Girl From the Golden West at the Majestic and Lawrance D Orsay welcomed at the Park Theatre. The Rose of the Rancho closes today, while Maude Adams finishes her Peter Pan run at Hollis Street Theatre.
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Golden West
Blanche Bates
Boston
Lawrance D’orsay
Park Theatre
Augustus Thomas
Earl of
Johnny Jones
Maude Adams
Hollis Street Theatre
Colonial Theatre
Mayfair
Gibson Girl Sons
Atlantic
Elsie Janis
Mrs. Winthrop
Bijou
Barney Gilmore
Dublin
Grand Opera House
Castle Square Company
Hall Caine
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Keith
Royal Musical Five
Dwight Elmendorf
Tremont Temple
Rhine
Heidelberg
Cologne
Koclan
A Orpheum
Mme. Sembrich
Symphony Hall
Carnegie Hall
New York
Mme
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Bolears
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Trrederick
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Paris
Palace Theatre
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Keith's
Carney Hospital
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Grace Mordaunt
Frank Cohan
Theatre Comique
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Men’s Stores
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Summer St
Cor
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Henry W. Savage
George Ade
Wes
Majesti
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ROS Rancho
C. Mat
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David Belas
Velephone
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Fran
Wilson
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Tremont
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Barney Gilm
Lublin
John Graig
Oxford
Young Drs
Winthrop Anger
Olunbi
Colonial Belles
Vant
Bowdoin Squaer
Keuth's
Tom Edwards
Emma Carus
Yoangarian Boys
Byron and
Langdon
Lee ‘Tung Foo
4 Hargreys
Marzella
Millay
Tremont Tempil
Lmnendorf
S. Breese Stevens
Rhine Heidelberg
Christie MacDonald
Bessie Clayton
van Rensselaer Wheeler
Richard F. Carroll
Irene Bentley
Vaieska Suratt
Ignacio Martinetti
Jack Gardner
Leslie Stuart Mats
Holis ST
Isaac B. Rich
Charles Frohman
Nigara
Bobby
Bv Movin
Sembrich
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Holcomb, Curtis & Co
Quinlan & Mack
Victoria
Laurie Ordney
Howard S Burlesquers
All Girls
Providence
Washington St
Malin
GLOBE
Brady
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SALLE
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Ox. Orchestra
Knabe Ubei
Sy Saint-Saens
Washington
Winter
Ercy Williams
Harry Tate
London
Cottrell-Powell Co
Grace Cameron
Jack Norworth
Jas. Dolan
Ida Lenhart
Adolf Zink
Jewell
Manikins
Delton Bros
Vitagraphee
Lawrence McCarty
Lessee
Mer
Harry Kelly
Aay Temple Elm
Oston
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