Catarrh Causes Most Kidney Disease Say Physicians
A medical advertisement asserts catarrh of the kidneys is a common, underlying cause of kidney trouble. Peruna is claimed to cure kidney disease by eradicating renal catarrh, with testimonials including W W Washburn praising improved health after two months use. Readers are urged to write to Dr Hartman for guidance.
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Peruna
Hartman
Louisiana Commercial Club
William Watson Washburn
New Orleans
Canal Street
W. W. Washburn
North End Improvement Group Forms New Committee
The North End Improvement Association held a meeting in Sun Court street with John O Hare presiding. Reports noted street clubs formed by local boys and a need to restore North End Park officer duty and pier lights, plus curbside junk dealer concerns and multilingual health circulars. A five member public improvement committee was approved to replace the old one.
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North End Improvement Association
Sun Court Street
John O'Hare
Cleveland
Max Bloomfield
Civic Service House
P. Robert Greene
North End Park
Daniel D. Rourke
Board of Health
North End
Mule Spinners' Union Holds Annual Convention at Templars' Hall
National Mule Spinners' Union opened its annual meeting in Templars' Hall with reports from national officers and locals. The gathering notes a prosperous condition and outlines three active strikes at Lyman mills Holyoke, Winooski Vermont, and Lawton mills Woonsocket Rhode Island, with hopes for quick settlements.
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National
Back Bay House Robbed Report of Theft at Residence
Mrs. Mabel Pearson of 153 St. Germain street told Division 16 police that someone entered her home yesterday using false keys and stole a dress suitcase a diamond stickpin a black silk skirt a blue skirt trimmed with black and a quantity of underwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Pearson
St. Germain Street
Division 16
Gaston Responds to Anti-Imperialist Inquiry
Erving Winslow of the New England Anti Imperialist League asked Col William A Gaston Democrat nominee for Governor if he supports immediate Philippine independence and withdrawal of American sovereignty. Gaston replies he is utterly opposed to colonial imperialism and calls the policy wrong and inconsistent with U S political principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erving Winslow
New England Anti-Imperialist League
William A. Gaston
Winslow
Gaston
Senate
House
Congress
Cooper
M namee's Appointments Held Up by Cambridge Aldermen
At a Cambridge aldermen meeting last night the mayor's list of election officers was laid on the table again. The Republican ward and city committee claim the law was not followed and some listed Republicans voted in Democratic caucuses last month. They also say the mayor did not confer with Republicans before making appointments. The board voted to investigate before confirmation.
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Cambridge
Republican Ward
Relatives Sought for John H Melver of Hunters Mountain
Police seek relatives of John H. Melver of Hunters Mountain Cape Breton who was killed on the tug Mercury last Monday. The body was taken in charge by Robert Davis of 35 London street East Boston. John Hall Gladstone dead scientist born 1827 in London October 7.
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John H. Melver
Hunter's Mountain
Cape Breton
Mercury
Robert Davis
London Street
Boston
John Hall Gladstone
London
Coal barons hopeful after conference on strike issue
Five members of the manufacturers committee left for Philadelphia after a day of talks with unions. Frank Leake of Philadelphia voiced hope that a definite step will be taken, and a committee member said there is a strong sense of progress among the members. The operators refused to name their conference partners for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Leake
Philadelphia
Manufacturers' Committee
Lehigh Valley Railroad
AFL Acts in Washington Push Labor Unity and Child Labor Laws
The executive council of the American Federation of Labor met in Washington and created a sub committee to draft a public address on the coal strike situation. Gompers is empowered to pursue amalgamation of the Team Drivers International Union and the Teamsters National Union of Chicago. The charters of the National Union of United Brewery Workers and the International Union of Steam Engineers will be upheld. A move to unify glove workers into an international union was ordered. Agitation for stronger child labor laws was directed. An application from the Brotherhood of Railway Freight and Baggage Handlers of America was referred to a special committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Dominion of Canada
Gompers
Team Drivers’ International Union
Teamsters’ National Union of Chicago
National Union of United Brewery Workers
International Union of Steam Engineers
Brotherhood of Railway Freight and Baggage Handlers of America
Plymouth seeks injunction to stop washeries dumping waste
In Wilkesbarre on October 7, Plymouth Borough asked the county court to bar North American and Sterling washeries from operating at Plymouth. The suit alleges culm and dirt from the plants foul the borough sewer. The court refused to halt operations but issued a preliminary injunction against dump discharges into the river and set October 13 for a hearing to make the injunction permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Penn
Plymouth
Not Believed Miners Will Return to Work
The article reports the two main questions in the coal fields: will miners heed President Roosevelt and return, and can operators mine enough coal if aided by state military power. Public sentiment is divided with miners at Lehigh Valley Coal agreeing to stay out until concessions are granted, while officials forecast a potential resumption with military presence.
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
Roosevelt
Mitchell
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
National Guard
Coal Company
National Board
John Fallon
Investigation into Coal Trust by New York District
United States District Attorney Burnett was ordered by the Attorney General in Washington to investigate the coal trust in the southern half of New York State. Burnett declined to discuss further details.
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New York
United States
Burnett
Washington
Coal Trust
New York State
New York Officials Get No Coal Bids
New York dock department Commissioner Hawes planned to open bids for 2000 tons of coal but reportedly received none. The event occurred on October 7 in New York.
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New York
Hawes
Dock Department
Seven Vessels Arrive in Harbor With Coal for Boston Parties
A fleet of seven vessels reached the harbor with a total of 17 60 tons of coal plus bags on a steamer. Vessels include Mora from Louisburg and schooners George W Wells and Jennie French Potter from Philadelphia. Citizens consider buying coal in bulk and note local efforts to import coal from Nova Scotia.
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Boston
Mora
Louisburg
C. B
C. C. Co. No
Baltimore
Bonanza
Bizarre
New York
George W. Wells
Jennie French Potter
Philadelphia
Marjorie Brown
Mystic Wharf
Brown
Confidence
Wood End Light
Cape Cod
Potter
Vineyard Haven
Nova Scotia
D. W. Smith
Prince George
Long Wharf
Yarmouth
Prince Arthur
Plier
Morgan's Order for 50 000 Tons of Scotch Coal
The American demand for anthracite coal spikes prices in London as J Pierpont Morgan reportedly placed a 50 000 ton order with the Scotch United Collieries Company. Morgan’s linkage to the firm as sponsor is noted, with potential profits and stock implications cited.
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New York
Philadelphia
Morgan
London
Wales
America
South Wales
Liverpool
J. Pierpont
Scotch United Collieries Company
Newark
Scotch United
J. P. Morgan & Co
Scotch Company
Coal bids fail as 500 tons of anthracite go unsold
For 10 days the fire department advertised bids for 500 tons of anthracite coal. This morning opening failed to attract any bids. A resolution urged Governor Stone to call an extraordinary session of the Pennsylvania Legislature to ensure immediate operation of the coal mines and asked New York City to act to ease hardships for the poor due to coal shortages.
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Lue
Stone
Pennsylvania
New York
Miners Back Aid From England in Strike Support
At London on October 7 Miners Federation president Benjamin Pickard said American and British miners share a similar fight for independence and right to trade unionism. Sir William Abraham moved a £5000 aid for American miners now seeking recognition and arbitration while a £25 000 donation was defeated. Districts were urged to provide immediate financial help to U S strikers.
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London
Benjamin Pickard
Miners’ Federation
America
Mitchell
United States
William Abraham
M. P
Militia to Guard Mines as 9000 Soldiers Ready
Philadelphia reports 9000 guardsmen will be on duty by tomorrow afternoon to protect mine property and workers in the anthracite region. The force will cover every colliery and mining village to prevent disorder. President Mitchell directs mass meetings of local unions to express views on operators' Washington conference pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Mitchell
Washington
Strikers Will Stay Out Says Gompers
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor says there is no early return for the striking anthracite miners. He indicates the miners will hold out until concessions are secured, specifically a guaranteed arbitration or adjudication of their demands.
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Washington
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Troops Disperse Mob at Royal Oak Colliery
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on October 7 troops rushed to Royal Oak colliery and dispersed about 1000 people watching 20 non unionists behind a breaker barricade. The mob fled at the sight of soldiers. rocks were thrown as they escaped to homes and soldiers will guard the colliery all night.
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Shamokin
Penn
Royal Oak
Temple Iron presidents pledge ample soft coal supply
A meeting of Temple Iron Company executives yielded no public statements about actions taken. A leading coal dealer, both wholesale and retail, indicated that the presidents of the company offered no details on current coal allocations or policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Temple Iron Company
Coal supply assurances ease energy strain next week
Officials promise rush of soft coal to the area with enough stock to avert plant shutdowns. Domestic anthracite sells at 2 dollars per ton retail while soft coal wholesaling at 8.75 dollars and selling at 10 to families and 9 to steam trades.
Pennsylvania National Guard Mobilizes for Strike Region
General orders place the entire Pennsylvania national guard on duty in the strike region. Division headquarters at the Commonwealth Hotel in Harrisburg will oversee the mobilization under Colonel William J. Elliott. All state troops will be in the field by Thursday to allow soldiers to arrange private matters before deployment. General Miller commands the division and will be on the ground when troops mobilize, having gone to Washington for the G A R encampment.
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Harrisburg
Penn
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth Hotel
William J. Elliott
Miller
Washington
Calls for $125 000 to import coal
Governor Charles Dean Kimball will send a letter to each General Assembly member proposing a state guarantee fund of up to 125 000 dollars to reimburse coal dealers for losses in importing coal for Rhode Island. Local dealers agreed to import under such a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. IL
Charles Dean Kimball
General Assembly
Rhode Island
Coal Fleet Leaves Vineyard Harbor for Boston
A 110-vessel coal fleet at Vineyard Haven departs for Boston and eastern points after a gale. Vessels had been tied up since Sunday due to east winds but found suitable weather this morning to continue voyages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vineyard Haven
Boston
Non-Union Engineer Attacked at Shamokin Shaft
John Colson of Mahanoy City, a non-union engineer at Reading company's Henry Clay shaft, was attacked by a mob while walking to the colliery. A brick struck him and others clubbed him unconscious before coal and iron police dispersed the mob. Superintendents asked Sheriff Deitrick to station troops.
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Shamokin
Penn
John Colson
Mahanoy City
Reading Company
Deitrick
A Ton of Coal Haunts a Dreaming Soul
A Toronto Star poem riffs on a dream of a ton of coal in a shed. The speaker contemplates burning the coal to ward off winter, weighs comfort against cost, and recalls a surreal market scene where crowds view the pile and a seller charges ten cents. The verse blends whimsy with a weary, common wish for warmth.
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Barnum
Toronto Star
Scotch Coal Masters After Added Freight Facilities
London Oct. 7 Scotch coal operators report a surge of urgent freight requests as plans to add freight facilities progress and shipping costs come under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Coal Masters
London
Scotch Coal
Stimson Nominated by Democrats in 12th District for Congress
Frederick J. Stimson, author of labor and trust law and longtime Massachusetts lawyer, wins the Democratic nomination after surprise selection at United States Hotel. He pledges organized effort to win Massachusetts votes, defends state interests against New England reciprocity limits, and predicts a Democratic shift within a few years.
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Congress
United States Industrial Commission
Frederick J. Stimson
Stimson
Crane
Massachusetts
Francis C. Lowell
United States Court
Dedham
United States
A. C. Drinkwater
Braintree
Frank W. Jackson
David W. Murray
Hyde Park
Arthur Clark
George E. Cooke
Milford
Congressman Powers
Powers
175 Foundry Workers Idle in South Boston
As a direct consequence of the present coal strike about 175 men regularly employed by the Walworth Manufacturing Company in South Boston have been laid off pending the arrival of a supply of coke needed to run the furnaces. The men affected work in the foundry.
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Walworth Manufacturing Company
Boston
Angell proposes voluntary fund to raise miner wages
Mr Angell urges the public to donate enough money to raise Pennsylvania coal miners' pay until Congress convenes. He plans to contribute $60 personally and asks others in cities and towns to match it so miners can be immediately put to work and lessen capital labor tensions.
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The
Post
Pennsylvania
Congress
George T. Angell
Ends Coal Strike with Public Meetings and Purchase Plan
A speaker urges nationwide public meetings and petitions to the President for a special Congress session to authorize government purchase of coal fields at fair value and run for public benefit, or resign. The plea is framed as a swift, final settlement addressing the sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Clergy urged to fund miners, follow golden rule
Charles A. Buckland of Roxbury urges clergymen to donate to the miners’ fund rather than critique wage earners. He argues President Mitchell should consider sacrifices for miners facing starvation wages, and calls for clergy to act in line with the golden rule.
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W. T.mcelveen
Mitchell
Charles A. Buckland
Hunneman Street
Roxbury
Cornerstone of New York Custom House Laid
The cornerstone of the new New York Custom House was laid this afternoon in ceremonies attended by committees from leading mercantile and industrial organizations and detachments of militia and regular troops. Speeches were delivered by Secretary Shaw and former Secretary Gage.
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New York
New New York Custom House
Shaw
Gage
Local bout ends with late save in final round
Philadelphia fighters Young Corbett and Eddie Denny sparred six rounds at Industrial Hall tonight. The bell evidently saved Denny in the last round.
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Philadelphia
Young Corbett
Eddie Denny
Industrial Hall
Denny
Catarrh of the stomach praised as easily treated with tablets
The article promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the safest remedy for catarrh of the stomach and related indigestion. It cites Dr Harlanson and reader testimony from R S Workman in Chicago praising the product for improving digestion appetite and rest after meals.
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Harlanson
Stuart
R. S. Workman
Chicago
Ill
Fire destroys express wagon in Charlestown blaze
A heavily loaded wagon owned by George H. Kelley caught fire on Chelsea street near Scott's court drawing a large crowd. The driver fled to safety as a passerby yelled, the alarm from Box 428 rang out, and the blaze was quickly put out with no damage estimated. Origin uncertain but sparks from an electric light are suspected.
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Charlestown
George H. Kelley
Cambridge Street
East Cambridge
Chelsea Street
Scott's Court
Polo Magnates Meet Elects Portland and Lewiston Transfer
The American League of Professional Roller Polo Clubs convened at the Savoy Hotel last night. Portland received membership, and Lewiston players transferred to Portland club.
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American League of Professional
Savoy Hotel
Portland
Lewiston
Fall tennis tournament opens at Longwood Club
The annual women’s fall tennis event began yesterday on Longwood Cricket Club courts and runs through the week. First round matches finished with Weld defeating Stockton in three sets and Griffith beating Merrill, while Lawrence endured a three set win over Williams. Play resumes in singles and women’s doubles starts this morning.
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Longwood Cricket Club
Eloise M. Weld
Mary Stockton
Josephine Griffith
Enid Merrill
Merrill
Isabel Lawrence
Constance M. Williams
North Shore Bowling League Forms for November Start
Bowling teams from Malden Melrose Charlestown Salem Cambridge and the Boston and Maine railroad organize the North Shore Bowling League with a three month season starting November 6 and a candle pin tournament beginning February 5.
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Young Men's Christian Associations
Malden
Melrose
Charlestown
Salem
Cambridge
Boston & Maine Railroad
North Shore Bowling League
New York Boxers Shine In Rhode Island Card
Mike Toots of New York defeated Billy Ryan of Boston in ten rounds. Max Freeman of Pawtucket won a six round decision over Joe Toots of New York. Kid Moore and Kid Raymond of Pawtucket fought to a six round draw.
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Providence
R. I
Mike Toots
New York
Billy Ryan
Boston
Max Freeman
Pawtucket
Joe Toots
Kid Moore
Kid Raymond
Eighth Regiment Shoot at Walnut Hill Postponed to Afternoon
The annual Eighth Regiment M. V. M. shoot follows the cavalry carbine event at Walnut Hill. Teams have 15 men including captains and two substitutes, competing this afternoon.
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Cavalry
Walnut Hill
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