Lombard to Stand Trial for Embezzlement Charge
John B. Lombard former town treasurer of Irmingham may be arraigned next week at East Cambridge court house on embezzlement from the town tied to $320 000 in outstanding notes. Assistant District Attorney Weir said trial likely to begin if Lombard’s condition improves enough to travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Lombard
Irmingham
East Cambridge Court House
Weir
Lombard
East Cambridge
Cook's North Pole Proof Sent to Copenhagen
Dr Frederick A Cook's Arctic data and reports totaling about 30000 words were dispatched to the University of Copenhagen for scrutiny as proof of his April 21 1908 North Pole claim. Walter Lonsdale Cook's secretary accompanied the materials.
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New York
North Pole
Frederick A. Cook
Arctic
Denmark
University of Copenhagen
Cook
Walter Lonsdale
Stomach Gas and Indigestion Vanish with Diapepsin
A nostalgic health ad promotes Pope's Diapepsin as quick relief for stomach gas heartburn and indigestion. It claims five minute relief, cites universal use in US UK Canada, and urges readers to buy a 50 cent case from a pharmacist for lasting cure.
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United States
England
Canada
Pope
Girls Oppose Secret Clans at Wellesley College
Nov 25 discussion among Wellesley students focused on abolishing secret societies. Agora, Shakespeare, Alpha Kappa Chi, Phi Sigma, Tau Zeta Epsilon and Zeta Alpha may vote to dissolve. leaders planned a post Thanksgiving meeting to decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellesley
Wellesley College
America
Sarah Baxter
Agora Society
Alpha Kappa Chi
Phi Sigma
Shakespeare
Tau Zeta Mpsilon
Zeta Alpha
Mary Ingalls
The
Agora
Bertha Cottrell
Tau Zeta Epsilon
Hester Davies
Baxter
Nes
Mrs Roosevelt Returns from Europe with Family in Tow
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt and daughter Miss Ethel arrive in New York aboard the Koenig Albert after a European voyage. Elder daughter Mrs Nicholas Longworth, Mr and Mrs Douglas Robinson, and Col. Loeb meet them at the pier. They spend the holiday at the Douglas Robinson home and later proceed to Oyster Bay.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Ethel
Europe
Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Douglas Robinson
William Loeb, Jr
Oyster Bay
Yeaton Jacobs Nuptials In Lynn At Jacobs Home
Edward E. Yeaton, a local newspaper man and Lynn Post representative, wed Miss Ethel Gould Jacobs at the bride’s home. The couple received guests at a reception and begin a bridal tour through the West, with plans to reside at 103 High Rock Street after December 1.
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Lynn
Edward E. Yeaton
The
Post
Ethel Gould Jacobs
Henry P. Jacobs
Beacon Hill Avenue
F. W. Tadelford
Pearl Jacobs
Earl Jacobs
Jacobs
West
Mrs. Yeaton
High Rock Street
Meeting on mine sealing in Cherry with state board and Chicago firm
Details emerged from a morning gathering in Cherry Illinois where the State Mining Board Battalion Chief McDonald of the Chicago fire department and W. W. Taylor general superintendent of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Company mines discussed the deadly mine incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry
State Mining Board
McDonald
Chicago Fire Department
W. W.taylor
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Mine rescue decision seals shafts to starve fire
Battalion Chief McDonald reports water throwing failed to reach the fire, with bodies in the third vein now inaccessible. Urbana rescue reports fire spread to the coal pillar and dangerous gases formed. Meeting agrees sealing both main and air shafts to smother the fire and allow recovery of the bodies.
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McDonald
Williams
Urbana
Presentation of gift to North Dakota captain on Thanksgiving
Captain Thomas H. Evans who commanded the battleship North Dakota during its record trial received a gold watch chain and anchor charm from six quartermasters who served under him. The gift was presented at the Evans home in Winthrop during Thanksgiving dinner as Quartermaster James Nash of Quincy, overcome by emotion, handed over the package with a simple tribute to his skipper.
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Thomas H. Evans
United States
North Dakota
Skipper
Fellowe
France to Build More Dreadnought Warships
Paris report states Admiral De la Peyrere minister of marine proposes an enhanced 23 000 ton dreadnought capable of 21 knots and plans a two battleship annual program through 1919 to reach 18 ships with six of the dreadnought type.
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Paris
Admiral de la Peyrere
Feud Among Gypsy Tribes Over Kidnapped Girl
Chicago report details a feud between gypsy tribes sparked by the alleged 13 year old Amelia Johnson kidnapping from Elizabeth New Jersey. Zalcho Demetro’s arrest for stealing the girl intensified tensions. Nicola George and family, part of Johnson’s band, were arrested upon arriving in Chicago and may be deported. Demetro claims his son is Amelia’s husband and that the father received 1090 dollars for the betrothal.
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Chicago
Amelia Johnson
Ephraim Johnson
Elizabeth
N. J
Zalacho Demetro
Nichola George
Johnson
Demetro
Canada
Detroit
Beitler
Amelia
That Bathroom of Yours
Promote Gold Dust cleaner for enameled and painted surfaces. The ad urges using Gold Dust to dissolve dirt, prevent enamel roughness from scouring, and make cleaning easier with rinsing. The slogan features the Gold Dust Twins as the product’s cheerful helpers.
Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Praised by Two 84 Year Olds
On February 18 1909 Mr Swan praised Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic and body builder saying two teaspoons in hot water restore old time strength. On February 25 1909 Mrs Swan aged eighty four and a half reported relief from chills and cough after using the whiskey nightly, claiming it helped her sleep and work and recommended it to the aged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Swan
Rutland
Duffy
Mr. Swan
Mrs
Duffy PureMalt Whiskey Promoted as Youth Renewing Tonic
An advertisement extols Duffy PureMalt Whiskey as a powerful tonic and disease fighter aiding tissue healing and vitality. It claims benefits for consumption pneumonia grippe bronchitis coughs colds malaria and wasting conditions and invites readers to contact the Medical Department in Rochester New York for free advice and a medical booklet.
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Duffy’s
Duffy Malt Whiskey Company
Rochester
New York
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