Three More Verdicts Against Boston and Maine Railroad
In Suffolk Superior Court, three more verdicts were returned against the Boston and Maine railroad after its failure to meet a large note. David A. Williams won $51,680.35, Rahway National Bank $10,336.07, and the Colonial Piano Company $3,061.50 in the suits brought by them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine Railroad
Suffolk Superior Court
David A. Willliams
Rahway National Bank
Colonial Piano Company
Father John's Medicine Unequalled Tonic and Body Builder
A historic advertisement touts Father Johns Medicine as a superior tonic and flesh builder. It claims to strengthen the body, aid colds throat and lung issues bronchitis and asthma, and notes it contains no alcohol or dangerous drugs.
Progressive State Convention Opens at Faneuil Hall
The Progressive State convention convenes today in Faneuil Hall with expected harmony. Wendell Phillips Thorpe has not yet secured a credential, and his possible arrival could spark lively activity as several delegates are eager to see him.
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Faneuil Hall
Wendell Phillips Thorpe
Thorpe
Convention Opens With Acting Chair and Key Speakers
Chairman Matthew Hale cannot attend the convention. Arthur Glines will open it as acting chairman, with H. Houstis Newton as permanent chairman. Speeches will come from Governor candidate Hon. Joseph Walker and Charles Sumner Bira. The platform emphasizes Congress passage and submission to the States of the Shepard plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Hale
Arthur Glines
H. Houstis Newton
Joseph Walker
Charles Sumner Bira
Congress
Hobson pushes nationwide prohibition and reform platform
The proposal favors constitutional amendment for nationwide prohibition and calls for arbitration laws replacing war. It empowers the Legislature on all taxation after adoption of initiative and referendum. A statewide vote on Boston and Maine railroad ownership is planned along with a short State ballot. The platform opposes repealing the string bill, supports the 1912 Progressive platform, and backs initiative, referendum, recall, labor laws, trusts regulation, social welfare, woman suffrage, and biennial odd-year elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Boston & Maine
New Haven
National Commission
Pickpockets Pay $40,000 A Year in Chicago
Chicago officials heard testimony showing pickpockets contribute about $40,000 annually to lawyers and bondsmen. Captain John Halpin testified detectives arrest around 2000 known pickpockets each year, many released in court. Lieutenant Patrick McWeeny added each pickpocket must pay about $200 for bond relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
City Council Crime Commission
John Halpin
Patrick McWeeny
Wilson May Meet Watterson and Harvey at White House
President Wilson hinted at possible peace with Henry Watterson editor of the Louisville Courier Journal and George Harvey editor of the North American Review after meeting them at the White House yesterday. No arrangements for a meeting were made.
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Washington
Wilson
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
George Harvey
The
North American Review
White House
Mr. Watterson
Executive Mansion
Heirship Dispute Over $33,000 Estate In Superior Court
Mrs Bertha R H Cheney of Dorchester challenges the will of Mamie E Mawson of Allston alleging unsound mind and undue influence by Martha Schroder of Chicago. Trial before Judge Brown covers the $33 000 estate and substantial bequests to relatives and the adopted daughter. Cheney described as youthful and calm on the stand while Schroder denies any influence or direct involvement. The case includes details of the Mawson household, adoptions, and financial arrangements surrounding care and burial expenses.
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Bertha R. H. Cheney
Savin Hill Avenue
Dorchester
Mamie E. Mawson
Gardner Street
Allston
Superior Court
Brown
Martha Schroder
Chicago
Mawson
Schroder
James H. Vahey
Cheney
William J. Riggs
Lawrence
Josephine Riggs
Fred E. Mawson
Mrs. Mawson
Mrs. Schroder
Attorney Burke
Miss Appleton to Wed Tomorrow in Ipswich
Miss Ruth Appleton daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis R Appleton will marry William G Wendell of Boston son of Professor Barrett Wendell of Harvard University tomorrow afternoon at 3 in Ascension Memorial Church Ipswich The Rev Thomas K Smith D C of Washington D C and Rev B Parker will officiate The wedding draws interest from New York and Boston Miss Appleton’s sister Miss Alice Appleton recently wed Clarence L Hay of Washington D C in the same church
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Ruth Appleton
Francis R. Appleton
Ascension Memorial Church
Ipswich
William G. Wendell
Boston
Barrett Wendell
Harvard University
Thomas K. Smith
D. C
Washington, D. C
B. Parker
New York
Miss Appleton
Alice Appleton
Clarence L. Hay
Back Bay
Washington
Illustrator Charles Relyea Hit By Golf Ball
New York report says Charles M. Relyea, a noted magazine illustrator, was struck by a golf ball at New Rochelle. Doctors fear loss of sight in his right eye after a fragment penetrated the eye and shattered his glasses.
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New York
Charles M. Relyea
New Rochelle
Dying Wish Sparks Male Only Funeral at Eberle Home
Charles L. Eberle, longtime Germantown apothecary, dies after request for a stag funeral. He bans women from the house during the services to avoid gossip, with the interment private and no crape or mourners beyond his wife and son. His family confirms the plan.
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Philadelphia
Charles L. Eberle
Germantown
Joseph H. Eberle
French Liner Roma Reaches Providence Amid Marooned Passengers
Providence Oct 5 With 250 passengers including several Americans who had been marooned in Europe the French liner Roma arrived at Providence marking the end of their long wait and bringing many families together once again in the harbor city.
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Chalmers
Roma
Providence
Europe
How to Destroy the Dandruff Germ Advertisement
An old advertisement touts a home remedy to destroy the dandruff germ and curb hair loss. The formula combines Bay Rum Lavona de Com pose Menthol Crystals with optional perfume and is to be applied twice daily to the scalp. It claims to restore gray hair and even regrow hair after baldness.
Roma Returns From War Route To New York
Since the outbreak of the war the French liner Roma arrived today from Marseilles Lisbon and the Azores. Later she sailed for New York.
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Roma
Marseilles
Lisbon
Azores
New York
Bald Politician Reveals Hair Growth Recipe
A western politician known for his baldness appeared with new hair, claiming a home mix of bay rum, Barbo Compound, glycerine and water stimulates growth. He says apply to the scalp two to three times weekly to promote growth, remove dandruff, darken gray hair, and make hair glossy at low cost.
Ankle Skin Trouble Prompts Cuticura Cure
Washington Maine. A woman describes burning itching swelling and pimples on her ankle relieved by Cuticura Soap and Ointment after home remedies failed. She cites a full box of ointment and nightly relief for sleepless nights. The notice advertises Cuticura samples and asks readers to request the 32 page Skin Book from Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert Sukeforth
Cuticura
Dept. T
Boston
Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Relief for Bad Breath
An advertisement promotes Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets as a pleasant sugar coated remedy for bad breath. The vegetable formula, taken nightly, is claimed to cleanse the blood and stimulate bowels and liver without the after effects of calomel. Boxes cost 10c or 26c, available from all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Edwards
F. M. Edwards
Hdwards
Olive Tablet Company
Columbus
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MR Tibbets
William
Press Publishing Co
Cee Whillikens
Maine
John
Faneuil
Newton
DIPS
Marie Henry
Detroit
Chalmers Motor Company of
Massachusetts
Commonwealth Ave
Mass
Chalmers Motor Company
Lowell
Lynn
C. E. Whitten
Smith Motor Car Company, Lawrence and Haverhil
Duckling
Mary A. Everett
Elkins, N. H
Post
Elkins
N. H
Edith A. Woodman
Somerville
Wes. Riker-Jaynes
STAG
Roew
Lamb's Wool Polisher
Aa Rey Vy. Lael
Gunn
Allen-Paisley CO
Portland St
North Station
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