Aldermen Pass The $2,494,300 Loan Bill
Boston aldermen approve a broad loan package totaling 2,494,300 to fund public works and playground projects including a Holbrook estate purchase for Mt. Hope Cemetery. The Holbrook deal faced sharp opposition from Ward 8 boss Lomasney and critics who allege inflated values and political graft.
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Holbrook
Board of Aldermen
Messrs
Slattery
Tinkham
Miller
Farwell
Norris
Lomasney
Ward 8
Mattapan
Mt. Hope Cemetery
New York
Gavin
Boston
Post
Kelly
Public Buildings Department
Bowen
Randolph Street
Albany Street
Harrison Avenue
Copley Square
Beacon Street
Elm Hill
Ward 21
Faneuil Hall Market
Harvard Bridge
Bathouse
Charlestown
Commonwealth Park
Dewey Beach
Holbrook Estate
Evergreem
Forest Hills
East Boston
Franklin Field
Neponset
Faneuil Hall
Norfolk
Harvard
Medway
West Seldon Streets
Dorchester
Freeport Street
Ward
Wellesley Park
Bunker Hill
Lexington
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Sarsfield
Northampton
Lawrence Farm
FE. W. Holbrook
Alderman Lomasney
Back Bay
F. O. Wooldruff
Water Street
Rollin Square
William Taylor
William ‘Taylor
Taylor
Kelley
Doyle
Messrs. Slattery
Universal germ killer claim from Radam Co ad
An advertisement asserts Radam's Microbe Killer cures cataract and many germ diseases including consumption Brights disease diphtheria dyspepsia and blood disorders. It touts fifteen years of success and thousands of certificates, with Boston office contact details.
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Bright
Radam
Williams sues over Starkweather estate in Rhode Island
George Fred Williams of DedhamMass filed a trespass and ejectment suit in the U S District Court for Rhode Island against Walter H Stearns and wife of Pawtucket as trustees in the Starkweather estate The action claims ownership of land at the corner of Summit and Walcott streets Pawtucket and seeks damages of 16000 with several estate beneficiaries joining as plaintiffs The case follows prior litigation in both divisions of the State Supreme Court over the trustee ship of the estate
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Providence
R. I
State Supreme Court
Amey M. Starkweather
George Fred Williams
Dedham
Mass
United States Court For
District of Rhode Island
Walter H. Stearns
Pawtucket
Williams
Starkweather
Everett Cycle Club Plans Half Century Run to Acton
The Everett Cycle Club schedules a half-century ride next Sunday to Acton with two divisions starting from 691 Broadway near Olendale. The 9 am division will ride at 10 mph under Lieutenant Winterbottom and the 10 am division at 14 mph under Captain Miller. Entries accepted at 135 Glendale street, Everett.
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Everett Cycle Club
Acton
Broadway
Olendale
Everett
Winterbottom
Miller
Glendale Street
Deaths: John W. Rose 35 in Quincy
John W. Rose aged 35 years 8 months died in Quincy on October 6. Funeral from his home at 10 Centre Street on Thursday October 9 at 2 PM. Relatives and friends invited to attend.
Harvard Men Fight on Gridiron at Soldiers Field
Remarkable display of rivalrous spirit as two leading tackle candidates Knowleton and Whitwell staged a fist fight before more than a thousand spectators. The clash began near the goal line amid bruising play. both men exchanged blows before coaches intervened. Off the field they are good friends, the irritation born of eagerness to shine.
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Crimson
Soldiers Field
Knowleton
Scully Whitwell
Whitwell
Varsity
Towle Nominated in 10th Congressional Race
The Republicans of the tenth district met at Union Hall and nominated ex-Senator William W. Towle for Congress. The informal balloting showed Towle as the choice, with Russell Sears nominating John O. Hall of Quincy for contrast. Towle pledged to reflect credit on the district and support Roosevelt's coal strike settlement and tariff ideas as a new congressional district committee form formed to aid his campaign.
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Union H All
William W. Towle
Thomas M. Vinson
Alpheus Sanford
Ralph W. Hobbs
Quincy
Harrison A. Atwood
Committee On
Casacca
Eakencee
Guy Ham
John O. Hall
Russell Sears
Boston
Hall
B. H. Sprague
William H. Lott
Towle
Roosevelt
John K. Berry
Berry
Funeral for Hon. Frank Jones in Portsmouth
The funeral of Hon. Frank Jones was held at Middle Street Baptist Church at 3 PM with thousands viewing the body from 11 AM to 1:30 PM. Prayers were said at Maplewood Farm earlier, the service was led by Rev. George W. Guild, and interment followed at Harmony Grove Cemetery amid heavy floral tributes.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Frank Jones
Middle Street Baptist Church
Jones
Maplewood Farm
George W. Guild
Middle Street
Guild
Harmony Grove Cemetery
North
Eity
Holbrook goes on trial for murder in Wilton case
Herbert E. Holbrook of Wilton stood mute as he pleaded not guilty in the Supreme Judicial Court at Farmington Maine. The trial began with no substantial evidence presented this afternoon before Judge Whitehouse in the case charging him with fatally shooting his wife Josephine last month.
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Farmington
Herbert E. Holbrook
Wilton
Josephine
Supreme Judicial Court
Whitehouse
Holbrook
Our Army Need Fear No Other Says Hay
Secretary of State John Hay, speaking for the President, welcomes the army to Washington. He notes the nation’s history, the White House view, and Arlington’s tents, praising the citizen army as a robust, disciplined force ready to defend vital interests, then dissolve back into the nation as peace endures.
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Republic
MacFarland
John Hay
White House
Lincoln
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
McKinley
Roosevelt
Arlington
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Europe
Louisburg
England
Yorktown
Crockett
Alamo
Taylor
Buena Vista
Vicksburg
Lee
Appomattox
San Juan
Pekin
Luzon
United States
Fels-Naptha Soap Promises Easy Dish Cleaning
The advertisement touts Fels-Naptha soap as a purifier and cleaner that works with minimal effort and without boiling water. It urges readers to try it on dishes to experience quick, effective cleaning.
Grand ArmyMeeting Honors Soldiers and Citizens
The Grand Army event opened with praise for soldiers as citizens and addressed national unity. Speakers included General Eli Torrance and Secretary Moody, who recalled Farragut and Dewey's legacies to inspire current sailors and reaffirm allegiance to the flag. The ceremony closed with colors unfurled and a 21-gun salute.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Republic
Hay
Eli Torrance
Grand Army
Moody
Root
Potomac
Washington
Clark
Oregon
Bahia
Brazil
Farragut
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Bliss
Michigan
B. F. Bingham
Department of the Potomac
McElroy
Kansas Men Prominent at G A R Encampment
The Kansas delegation at Camp Roosevelt drew attention with a vivid agricultural exhibit of pumpkins, apples, potatoes, corn and wheat displayed along a hotel sidewalk. A Potomac regatta produced two close finishes as Vesper and Potomac Boat Club boats shone. Five thousand veterans gathered for a campfire in Convention Hall with El Torrance delivering the principal address on duty and enduring value of the flag.
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Washington
Camp Roosevelt
Potomac
Kansas
Washington Monument
Pekin
Jacob H. Smith
Roosevelt
Samar
Grand Army
War Department
Torrance
Ebbitt House
Potomac River Regatta Association
Louis Abell
Vesper
Philadelphia
Potomac Club
Seawanhakas
Malta Club
Varley
New York
Potomac Boat Club
Vesper Club
Convention Hall
el Torrance
McNeill Speaks on Coal Strike at Ballou Hall
At Ballou Hall Universalist ministers opened the season with an animated discussion on the coal question. George E. McNeill led with The Coal Strike and Things Relating Thereto, arraigning clergy as generally on the wrong side of this great issue.
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Ballou Hall
Universalist
George E. McNeill
Sullivan Attacks Foss In Massachusetts Campaign Speech
Senator John A. Sullivan of the 11th district spoke at the William A. Gaston Club in Roxbury. He urged minority party growth, criticized one party dominance, and warned that money and Western tactics threaten Massachusetts politics, noting past governors and the need for public sentiment over machine fundraising.
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John A. Sullivan
Congress
Stone
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Russell
Gaston
Sullivan
Adams
11Th
Old
Webster
Sumner
Hall of Congress
Foss
Noted "Barbarian Brown" Dead in Butte Montana
Advices from Phoenix reveal the death of Robert E. K. Lee known as Barbarian Brown a famed West figure. He mediated between Kruger and raiders during the Jamison raid in South Africa and later helped launch the publication Coin with Coin Harvey in Chicago during the 1893 panic.
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Butte
Mont
Phenix
Ariz
All New Bills Continued from Page Four
The Rose Hill company will not be regretted as new bills continue discussion on page four.
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Rose Hill Company
Parisian Widows at Palace Theatre Delight Audiences
A lively Palace Theatre show titled The Parisian Widows runs this week with vibrant music and dancing. Bert Leslie leads a witty cast, Charles Falke delivers charming ballads, and the hot tamale girls Dill Clifford and Harvey draw strong applause. The program combines humor, song, and spirited acts, with smokers allowed during the performance.
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Palace Theatre
Bert Leslie
Charles Falke
Clifford
Harvey
Jordan
Welch
Nelson
Milledge
Nickelodeon Show Packs City With Acts and Stars
The Nickelodeon packed yesterday as Manager Walker unveiled one of the citys largest shows. Curio hall highlights include Wheeler and Wilsons Southern Wells specialty company with striking creoles. Notables: Harry Reed, George Lynier, Sam Keeley, Victoria Wheeler, Rose Wilson, Edith Gough, Etta Banks. Other acts feature Salem Kid, Nellie Cameron, Professor Bald win, Veno, and a 10 girl contest. The theatre offers hourly acts with Pete and Allie Elmo, Mona Shaw, Haney and Haney, Mary Daliere, Jeannette Willett, Morse and Carleton, Lena La Roux, Bertha Lenox, Gertie Crane among others. Friday night amateurs as usual.
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Nickelodeon
Walker
Curio Hall
Wheeler and Wilson
Southern’ S Wells Specialty Company
Harry Reed
George Lynier
Sam Keeley
Victoria Wheeler
Rose Wilson
Edith
Mona Shaw
Haney
Mary Daliere
Jeannette Willett
Morse and Carleton
Lena la Roux
Bertha Lenox
Gertie Crane
The King of Detectives at Grand Opera House
Theodore Kremer presents a melodrama of mystery and love titled The King of Detectives. Laurens Hascall reprises the title role after a strong season in The African King, with Ann Fairchild as the adventuress in this forthcoming engagement.
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Theodore Kremer
Grand Opera House
Laurens Hascall
Ann Fairchild
Duse Auction Sale This Afternoon at Tremont Theatre
Auctioneer Lewis J. Bird offers seats for Signora Duse and her Italian company at Tremont Theatre this afternoon at 3 o clock. Ticket demand is strong for the opening of Duse tours with three plays by Gabriele d Annunzio La Gioconda Citta Morta Francesca da Rimini slated for October 21 24 and 28. Remaining performances fill two weeks of Boston engagement with only Mondays and Saturdays excluded.
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Lewis J. Bird
Signora Eleonora Duse
Tremont Theatre
Duse
Gabriele d’Annunzio
Citta Morta
Signora Duse
Boston
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Lomasue
Wm. Radam Microbe Killer Co
Washington St
George Fred Williams Sues
Everett C. C
Harvard Menight
Chickering
W. W. Towle
10Th Congressional District
CANDY
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Church of God
Teddy Roosevelt
George L. Perin
Roblin and
Thomas
M’neill
Ami
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