Engagement of Miss Helen Thomas to Samuel D Warren Jr
A Thanksgiving engagement brings rejoicing as Miss Helen Thomas elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Washington B Thomas of Gloucester street Pride's Crossing becomes betrothed to Samuel D Warren Jr eldest son of Mr and Mrs Samuel D Warren of Marlboro street Dedham and Mattapoisett. The announcement followed a merry informal tea at the Thomas home.
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Helen Thomas
Washington B. Thomas
Gloucester Street
Pride’s Crossing
Samuel D. Warren
Marlboro Street
Dedham
Mattapoisett
Thomas
Miss Thomas
Mr. Warren
Thanksgiving Cheer for 55 Immigrants at Detention Center
Immigrants detained at the immigration bureau receive Thanksgiving meals thanks to Caterery M. J. Kelley. Mrs. A. C. Clark of the Immigra tion Home East Boston sends fruit and nuts. Colonel Billings, immigration commissioner, orders more freedom for detainees.
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Immigration Bureau
Caterery M. J. Kelley
A. C. Clark
East
Boston
Billings
Shuman Workers Get Free Turkeys Today
The Vermont turkey distribution at Shuman Corner today provides several hundred married men with free turkeys through A. Shuman & Co. This Thanksgiving observance sits near Christmas in the annual employers and employees tradition.
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Shuman
Vermont
Shuman Corner
A. Shuman & Co
Harvard Professor Bartlett Found Dead in Cambridge
Professor George A Bartlett A M a long time Harvard University teacher was found dead in his Ware Hall Cambridge bathroom yesterday morning shortly after 8 oclock. Medical Examiner Swan ruled death natural. Bartlett 65 a Civil War veteran served as German instructor assistant professor and prefect at Harvard and led the parietal board as its head. He headed the Colonial Club and was popular with students.
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George Alonzo Bartlett
Harvard University
Ware Hall
Cambridge
Swan
Bartlett
Harvard
Colonial Club of
Concert to Fight White Plague in Boston Hebrew Quarter
Tremont Temple hosts a charity concert to raise funds for the Denver Colorado sanatorium of the Jewish Consumptives Relief Association. Notables include Alexander Shedlovsky, Mme Minna Yablo nosky, the Juvenile Band of the Leopold Morse Home, and Yehoash Solomon Bloomgarden.
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Tremont Temple
Boston
Denver, Col
Jewish Consumptives’ Relief Association
David A. Ellis
Boston School Committee
Solomon Bloomgarden
Yehoash
Bloomgarden
Prescription Said To Relieve Rheumatism By Kidney Action
An old newspaper notice touts a simple remedy for rheumatism claiming to target kidney filtration. The formula includes Fluid Extract Dandelion one half ounce Compound Karyon one ounce and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla three ounces taken after meals and at bedtime.
City Registration Shows Marginal Gain in 1908 Vote
The city reports 111,440 registered voters in the latest list, a slight gain of 10 from 111,430 in 1907. Democratic efforts are minimal, Republicans less active, and female registrations have dropped by 1,135 since last year, totaling 12,556 for women.
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Democratic
Ward
Republican
Elee- City
Blow on Head Causes Death in Somerville Attack
Harry J. Martin of Groveland, a former regular army member, died after a blow to the head in Somerville following an insult. Investigators seek the assailant, with only witness clue “John Fisher” tied to a Navy Yard job. Autopsy shows brain tissue damage and fatal injuries.
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Harry J. Martin
Groveland
Regular Army
Cherry Street Hospital
Somerville
Charlestown
Boston
Martin
Durell
Swan
Cambridge
Walter A. Russell
G. W Bryant
West Somerville
John Fisher
Navy Yard
Herbert Martin
Highland Avenue
Soothing oil of wintergreen cures eczema
A simple external remedy D. D. D. Prescription with oil of wintergreen glycerine and mild liquids is claimed to heal eczema and blotchy skin. A Franklin County Kentucky sheriff reports his daughter was relieved after two years of suffering. Drug stores in Boston sell the product.
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Franklin Co
Frankfort
W. H. Graham
Riker-Jaynes’ Drug
Boston
Charter committee proposes five member elective city board with referendums
The Economic Club charter committee urges replacing the Mayor with an elected five member board, adding referendum voting and petition nominating, while abolishing party on ballots. Ex mayor and officials comment on direct democracy versus strong executive power and larger council.
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The
Economic Club
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard
John D. Long
Harvey N. Shepard
Harvey 5. Chase
John F. Tobin
Fitzgerald
Louis M. Clark
Board of Aldermen
James Gallivan
Finance Commission
Mayor Hibbard Backs Reform Report Endorsed by City Leader
Mayor Hibbard voiced strong support for the reform report and indicated willingness to push for further steps. He urged backing for the proposed changes and emphasized commitment to progress.
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Hibbard
Wood Pollard Company Gifts Turkeys to Married Men
Wood Pollard & Co continuing a long standing tradition presents each married man in their employ with a fine Vermont turkey as a holiday gift.
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Wood, Pollard & Co
Vermont
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Thompson
Lamb
Isha
Copenhagen
Ee Ee En Engineere
E. C. Skuffer
Sage
Bride of
S. D. Warren, Jr
Jersey
Mosse
Prof. Bartlett
Hebrews
Tremont and
Boylston Streets
New York
Cravenette
Oxford
Lilluu
Inctorses
Vue
Guc
Massachusetts Ave
Mary R. Brewer
Vterville
Joseph Cummings
John F. Foster
Republican Citizens
Clayton S. Hunt
Socialist Citizens
John Diggins
James Crane
Old Harbor St
Wm. T. Davidson
Longwood Ave
William Orr
Ninth St
South Josten
MR. Parker
Huntington Ave
Margaret Conlehan
Blue Hill Ave
Roxbury
Mass
Mechanics’ Building
Grours
Fry FS
Peer OF
RYES
Peter
Cooper
Alex de Laske
Court St
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