Poison in Milk Suspected Attack on Roxbury Family
John B. Smith of Roxbury reports his family sickened after mixing Worcester Creamery milk with a second batch from E J Locke of Brookline. Nurse Mrs McAllister and three children with ages 4, 2, and 9 days showed severe symptoms. arsenical poisoning suspected as police investigate possible revenge by a neighborhood adversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Street
E. J. Locke
Brookline
Worcester
Locke
John B. Smith
Roxbury
Smith
Longmeadow Street
Edith
Ellen
Worcester Creamery
Storer
J. B. Smith
Guirit
Boxing Gossip at Broadway Club Aims for Dixon Erne Bout
At the Broadway Athletic Club in New York George Dixon the undefeated featherweight champion faces Frank Erne of Buffalo in a twenty round decision bout. Dixon trains in Faulkner Massachusetts under Joe Elms while Erne prepares in Buffalo. The fight follows a previous draw at the New Manhattan Athletic Club and promises a crowded house with a decisive outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway Athletic Club
New York City
George Dixon
Frank Erne
Buffalo
Dixon
Joe Elms
Faulkner
Mass
Erne
New Manhattan Athletic Club
Eric
Nick Burley
Frank Purcell
Spike Sullivan
Boston
Larry Burns
Cohoes
N. Y
Burns
Sullivan
Dave Sullivan
Casper Leon
New York
Post
Leon
Ike W. McArthur
Young Silvey
East Boston
Jack Hamilton
Bill Murray
Dave Jenkins
Frank Hawkins
Peter Jackson
England
Bill Slavin
Ted Pritchard
Jem Smith
Smith
Mitchell
Corbett
Polo Results Across New Bedford Area Matches
Polo results list multiple games with scores in New Bedford Fall River Pawtucket Providence Malden Woburn Stoneham and Augusta Maine. Highlights include 5 3 matches in New Bedford and 8 6 scores in Pawtucket Providence and Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Fall River
Pawtucket
Providence
Augusta
Lewiston
Malden
Woburn
Stoneham
Malden Rifles Hold All Day Shoot at Faulkner Range
The Malden Rifles conducted an all day shooting event at the Faulkner range. Corporal Brown won the Currier medal awarded for the top score in the first five shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Navy
Bold Lynn lodging house robbed of nearly $1000 in valuables
In Lynn on a Wednesday forenoon the Liberty street lodging house operated by M. R. Connolly was entered and about $1000 worth of jewelry stolen from Mrs. Connolly's sleeping room chiffoniere. Other rooms were rifled but except for a diamond ring and a revolver nothing else was taken. Evidence suggests professional thieves carried out the break in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Swell
Liberty Street
M. R. Connolly
Duel With Burglars At Hastings Brothers Store
Patrolman Eagan detected two burglars at Hastings Brothers clothing store in Irving square around 3 15 am. The men fled through the front door windows, four shots were fired by the officer and two by the burglars as they vanished into Hollis court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Framingham
Eagan
Hastings Brothers
Irving Square
Hollis Court
Atchison
Norfolk Hunt Club holds successful drag hunt in Dedham
The Norfolk Hunt Club staged a drag hunt starting from Dover Common at 10 30 with a large field of riders. The run stretched from Pigeon Hill Dover to Mesfield covering forty eight cross country jumps. Master Joseph Baich and whipper-in John McGee led proceedings while Dedham Polo Club hosted breakfast at High Street. Dedham Sportsman's Club held an all day shoot at Islington with seventeen matches and 178 birds. Clean scores went to Cole Wood and Leverett and Thanksgiving turkey matches were won by Kay and Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Norfolk Hunt Club
Dover Common
Pigeon Hil
Dover
Mesfield
Joseph Baich
John McGee
Thelub
Dedham Polo Club
High Street
Dethaan
Dedham Sportsman's Club
Islington
Cole
Wood
Leverett
Messrs
I Kay
War Measures Tighten Corn Control Across Cuban Provinces
An official order requires Pinar del Rio Havana and Matanzas to gather remaining corn and move it to towns by December 20. After that, corn in farmers possession becomes contraband of war and owners face disloyalty charges. Also reports of Cuban defeats by Spanish forces at San Jose Matanzas and El Cano with minor Spanish casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinar del Rio
Havana
Matanzas
Figueroa
San Jose
Elcano
Durango
Maguire's Long Career Shapes Boston Politics
The article profiles Mr. Maguire, a Boston Democrat leader and builder of the park system, detailing his ascent from carpenter roots to city politics. It notes his 1860 city committee work, roles on the finance and Governor's council, and his influence over mayors like Palmer and O'Brien, plus friendships with Cleveland aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maguire
Boston
Milk Street
Albany Depot
Washington Street
Dover
Canton Street
Harrison Avenue
Warren Street
Walnut Avenue
Intervale Street
Brunswick
MR. Maguire
Butler and Robinson
O’brien
Park Commission
John F. Andrew
Andrew
Mathew Keany
Michael M. M. Cunniff
Cunniff
Mr. Cunniff
Cleveland
Massachusetts
Buzzard’s Bay
Washington
William C. Whitney
Palmer
Matthews
Quincy
State Committee
Judes
Internal Revenue
Maguire the right hand man in Boston’s Republic leader
The article profiles Mr. Maguire as the Republic newspaper’s trusted manager and a key figure in Boston politics. It notes his dedicated care for the ill leader, his prominent role in real estate development at Intervale and Brunswick streets, and his habit of personally overseeing improvements from a humble printer’s case to a prosperous businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Republic
MR. Maguire
Boston
Intervale
Warren Streets
Maguire
Brunswick
Intervaie
Blue Hill Avenue
Rise of a Boston Irish American Publisher
Born in Ireland and raised across Atlantic ports, he learned to be a compositor in Boston in the 1850s. He built a printing and real estate career before founding the Republic in 1880 to advance Irish affairs with Michael Curran as editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
America
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
Provinces
Boston
Post
The
Commonwealth
Courier
the Republic
Michael Curran
Maguire
Dees
Curran
Republic
Land League
Hamburg Dock Strike Widens as Laborers Join
Hamburg reports 8000 dock laborers on strike with lightermen now joining. Ships from England and Sweden bring replacements while Bremen port workers idle and Kiel dockmen plan to strike next day. London notes many Grimsby dockers traveling to Hamburg to fill striking positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
England
Sweden
Bremen
Kiel
London
Grimsby
Germany
Bryan Democrats Meet Plans for Boston Municipal Campaign
The Bryan Democrats of Boston met at the American House and endorsed seven candidates including Edward P. Barry Clifford H. Plummer A A Pillar W W Knox and E J Ryan for city office. School Board vacancies go to Mrs. McVey Morrill and George H Heywood. Rallies will be held in every ward with the campaign opening next Wednesday in Ward 17. A three member finance committee with Thomas Wallace as treasurer was formed to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Democrats
Boston
American House
Edward FP. Barry
South Boston
Clifford H. Plummer
A. A. Pillar
W. W. Knox
E. J. Ryan
School Board
McVey Morrill
George H. Heywood
Ward
Thomas Wallace
Obituary for M. Francis Emmanuel Arago and Mary Page
Paris and Danvers obituaries report deaths of notable figures. M. Francis Victor Emmanuel Arago, born 1812, French senator and advocate, influential in 1848 and national defense government role, ambassador to Switzerland 1830–1891. Mary Page, widow of Nathan Page, died aged nearly 97 in Danvers after long abolitionist involvement.
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Paris
Francis Victor Emmanuel Arago
Government of
National Defence
Switzerland
Danvers
Mary Page
Nathan ‘Page
Quaker Page
H. B. Learnard
Abolition Movement
Indigestion and Wind on His Stomach Statement
Mr. R. 8. Syms of 42 Boylston Street Springfield Mass proprietor of the barber shop at 174 Main Street is widely known in Springfield and has lived there for years. He served in a New Hampshire regiment and was discharged due to sickness. He describes long health struggles including liver trouble and past fevers and rheumatism and claims partial improvement after treatment in New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
George Dergan
Chelsea St
Boston
Dear
Woodbury Drug Co
Maverick Square
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
R. 8. Syms
Boylston St
Springfield
Mass
Mainst
New Hampshire
Dixi Crosby
Ard Avenue
New Haven
Connecticut
Crosby
Syms
Edgar F. Wheeler
Puritana Cures I Had Grip and Malaria
A brief medical note claims Puritana Cures treated grip and malaria. The text presents a testimonial style claim of effectiveness without supporting evidence or context.
Puritana Promises Relief for Indigestion Sufferers
A promotional appeal details Puritana as a cure for dyspepsia and related ailments. Testimonies from Hiram H. Fox, R. Syms, and Edgar F. Wheeler describe relief from grip, malaria, indigestion, rheumatism, and kidney issues after taking Puritana, claiming improved health and restored activity.
Chicago Beef Company Manager Praises Puritana Cure
W H Bezanson of Chicago Beef Company at 88 Blackstone St Boston says his wife suffered years of stomach troubles and loss of appetite. After trying doctors with no relief she used Puritana and recovered, with noticeable improvement from the first dose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Beef Company
W. H. Bezanson
Blackstone St
Boston
Puritana Promises Health From Head To Foot
Puritana claims its product acts on the mucous membranes to cure stomach and head catarrh. It asserts benefits through digestion and blood to clear skin and complexion, improving health via stomach liver and kidneys with thousands as living proofs daily.
Also Mentioned on This Page
James B.smith
American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Cornhill
Tremont
AW. Wheeler & CO
Hanover St
Marry ME
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Barton—Abbott
Cambridge
Ek, Edmunds
Charles J. Barton
Melrose
Mary Carolyn Abbott
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
Dedham Sports
Lopez Coloma
Shoot
Medford
Boston Shooting Association
Wellington
Colonel Wilder
Puck
Jones
Dickey
White
Wilder
Sanborn
Henderson
Bond
Allison
Bewe
Webster
Peabody
Pray
Lowell
Justine Guerin
Tilden Street
Patrick Maguire
Puritana
Hiram H. Fox
H. H. Fox
Gouldsville, Vt
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