Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Prove Safe for Children too
An 1897 advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as safe for children and adults to aid digestion. It cites testimonials from a New Jersey mother and a Buffalo mother, including a notary sworn affidavit, claiming the product saved a two month old baby and improved flesh, appetite, and growth.
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Stuart
G H. Crossley
Washington St
Hoboken
New Jersey
Erie Co
W. T. Dethlope
N. Y
Galveston Endures Heaviest Rainfall in History
Galveston, Texas reports the heaviest rainfall ever recorded with 14.08 inches in 14 hours from 3 a.m. to 1 p.m. A storm off Galveston brought 42 mph winds at 11:30 a.m. Streets flooded, streetcar service halted, and most business suspended. Damages are not yet estimated.
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Galveston
Texas
Irish Envoys to Speak in Mechanic Hall Nov 10
Boston gathering reports strong Irish unity as United Irish League of Massachusetts organizes reception for John Redmond and visiting Irish MPs Davitt McHugh O Donnell and Da Vitt. Delegation sails from Ireland Oct 23. event at Mechanic Hall follows Parnell era, with about 2000 tickets sold and plans for regional mass meetings.
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United ‘Irish “League’of
Massachusetts
Mechanics’ Hall
Mainy
John 5. Redmond
M. P. Curren
John O'Callaghan
D. P. Sullivan
Dublin
John B. Redmond
P. A. McHugh
Thomas O'Donnell
Michael Davitt
The
Land League
Boston
Mr. Davitt
United States
Ireland
McHugh
Kilmainham
America
O'Donnell
Redmond
Charles Stewart Parnell
Davitt
O’donnell
Party of Parnell
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick
Dr. Gallagher
Charlestown
John E. Redmond
M. J. Jordan
South Boston
P. J. Timmins
Dillon
Roxbury
M. H. Crehan
Patrick Costello
Mary Owens
Roger F. Scannell
League
Old South Historical Society Hears Puritanism and Printing Talks
The second meeting of the Old South Historical Society was held at the Twentieth Century Club with George W. Walkins presiding. Joseph Parker Warren discussed Cromwell to James II and Puritan views, while Harriet M. Wood and Alice Edson spoke on Cambridge Oxford attitudes and Caxton printing. Paul D. Emmons closed with the seven bishops trial. A letter of appreciation to the late president Morse was approved.
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Old South Historical Society
Twentieth Century Club
George W. Walkins
Charles
James
Cromwell
Harriet M. Wood
Cambridge
Oxford
Alice Edson
Caxton
Paul D. Emmons
Morse
Turned His Hair Brown at Massachusetts Homeopathic Meeting
The first session of the 61st semi annual meeting of the Massachusetts Homeopathic Medical Society met at Pilgrim Hall, Beacon Street. Dr. George S. Adams presided, with Dr. Charles H. Thomas reporting on material medical and three papers by members followed by brief discussions. Dr. Fred B. Percy traced antimony as a drug and its useful role, while Dr. Gi Forrest Martin discussed pilocarpine in ear diseases. Dr. Cushings remark noted a patient whose gray hair turned brown after pilocarpine, and the gathering adjourned to continue the next day at 10 a.m.
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Massachusetts
Homeopathic Medical Society
Pilgrim Hall
Beacon Street
George 8. Adams
Westboro
Charles. H. Thomas
Fred B. Percy
Gi. Forrest
Martin
Cushing
Lovering Parry Wedding Adorns Medford Home
Frank Woods Lovering and Clara Teabel Parry wed at the bride’s home on Dudley Street. Ada Parry served as maid of honor, Marion Cobb as flower girl, with Willis Fitch and Raymond Minard as pages. Best man Ernest Stanley Doane of Marblehead belonged to Lovering’s class of ’09.
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Medford
Frank Woods Lovering
Marbethead, Mass
Mr. Lovering
Melrose Free Baptist Church Faces Withdrawal of 16 Members
Pastor George N. Howard says the 16 members who left the Melrose Highlands Free Baptist Church were the financial pillars but contributed little to offerings. He notes no sensational letter exists and foresees a bright future for the church despite the split.
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Melrose
George N. Howard
Melrose Highlands Free Baptist Church
Howard
Sarah Knowlton
Chelsea
Better Feeling at Fall River Mills Cloth Market
A marked improvement in Fall River's print cloth market was noted as mills expect settled conditions for months. Regulars stay nominally 3 cents, but odd counts are marked down by a sixteenth to move surplus narrow odds. Sales on narrow cloth reached high figures at 2 15 16 cents for regulars, with large immediate orders. Regular prints and 28 inch 64x60's show full quotations, with contracts extending into January of next year.
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Fall River
Episcopalians Defeat Huntington Amendment At Convention
In San Francisco the triennial Episcopal convention rejected the Huntington amendment allowing modified worship under bishop oversight. Article V on diocese creation was also defeated. A 10 000 strong missionary mass at Mechanics Pavilion featured a 4000 voice choir and talks by bishops from Newcastle New York Japan and New Haven. J P Morgan presented a memorial for a Philippine bishopric.
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San Francisco
House of Deputies
Mechanics’ Pavilion
Newcastle
England
New York
Partridge
Japan
Burton Mansfield
New Haven
Church Clubs of
Philippine Islands
Victorian Club Holds Second Monthly Meeting
The Victorian Club held its second monthly meeting last evening at the Westminister venue. The event was reported as an informal gathering with a focus on community affairs and social connection among members.
Largest Fair Opens At Revere Town Hall
One of the town’s largest fairs opened last night at the Town Hall under Neptune Lodge I O O F. Newell D. Johnson grand master of the order formally opened the event. The fair will stay open through Saturday night.
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Revere
Neptune Lodge, I. O. O. F
Fae Cay
Newell D. Johnson
Fire destroys carriage workshop at Border Street East Boston
A wooden building at 136 138 Border Street East Boston used as a carriage shop occupied by Bennett and Lacy burned after midnight. The second floor housed a paint shop with oils and paints, hastening the blaze. Fire alarms and delays due to ferry travel delayed engines. owner James McDonald rescued a valuable express wagon on the lower floor.
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Border Street
Boston
Bennett & Lacy
Joan Nee
Rafertury
Station 7
Hox
James McDonald
Bennington Street
McDonald
Fire at Cambridge Barn Causes $2000 Damage
A barn on Ballard place Cambridge owned by John J. Blevins was damaged last night by a fire thought to be incendiary with estimated losses of 2000 dollars.
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Ballard Place
Cambridge
John J. Blevins
Scare at Police HQ Over Baby Birth Incident
In Everett Massachusetts police headquarters a scare erupted when a baby birth was feared in the inspector’s office. Dr. Thompson stabilized Mary Cerussi who suffered bruises after a man named Angelo Jannini kicked her amid an altercation with Mary Tot. Jannini faces trial next Monday after being held on $1000 bonds.
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Thompson
Mary Cerussi
Vermont Street
Everett
Ceruasi
Mary Tot
Angelo Jannini
Pleasant Street
Winthrop
Gaddis
Pinkerton
Jannini
Cambridge Aldermen Act on Fire Department and Staffing
Mayor cites William H. Buchanan and William H. Hanson of the fire department for intoxication and disturbing the peace and discharges them subject to board approval. Board agrees to have the fire committee study expanding the permanent force including a new company at West Harvard Square Central Square and East Cambridge.
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Cambridge Board of Aldermen
William H. Buchanan
William H.hanson
Fire Department
Common Council
Committee On Fire Department
Harvard Square
Central Square
East
Cambridge
Don’t Pay a Dentist Too Much
A promotional note claims dentists overcharge patients and touts a new dental system. It asserts the author’s inventions offer modern, pain free work at lower prices, advertising full sets starting at five dollars and welding crowns for six.
Don’t Be Fat Free Trial Offer Promises Weight Loss
An advertisement urges readers to mail name and address to Prof. F J Kelley at 69 W Main St Battle Creek Mich for a free trial package of a weight reduction treatment. A testimonial from Arthur K Wallace of Abingdon claims dramatic early breathing relief and weight loss after using the method, praising the program as safe natural and life saving.
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F. J. Kelley
W. Main St
Battle Creek
Mich
Arthur K. Wallace
Abingdon
Food Fair Draws Big Crowds From Region
Yesterday's Food Fair attracted excursionists from Providence, Pawtucket and southeastern Massachusetts. Attendees praised the decorations and booths in the main halls and enjoyed a varied musical program and demonstrations from Nellie Dot Ranche on patriotic dinners. A notable attraction was Jim Key the educated horse, whose skill drew wide applause amid the Maine Humane Society invitations. An electrical display titled A Day in the Alps and moving pictures also drew large crowds.
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Providence
Pawtucket
Massachusetts
Collins
First Regiment
Bowen R. Church
Prank E. Dodge
Fatherland
Antonio Panfilio
Nellie Dot Ranche
Massachusetts Humane Society
George T. Angell
Boston
Brick's Case Continues in Ward 8 Caucus Dispute
Ex-Alderman Michael Brick of Ward 8 faces a drunkenness charge as the courthouse in Boston continues the case against him. The conflict centers on Martin Lomasney and Frank Horgan for ward supremacy. Judge Henry S. Dewey presides with attorney Thomas Porter for Brick and Captain Gaskin presenting the government case. Two witnesses testified before the judge postponed proceedings to 10 o clock this morning.
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Michael Brick
Martin Lomasney
Frank Horgan
Henrys. Dewey
Brick
Thomas Porter
Captain Gaskin
Dewey
Fast Boston Masons Stage Benefit Concert
The Ladies Association of Mt Taber Lodge of Masons held a concert at Music Hall in East Boston to benefit Masons. Ushers included Eunice Brown Alice Dicker Hattie Hodgkins Bessie Morrison Millicent Oldrieve Marietta Pease and Laura Wood directed by John H Ripley. Active performers were Howard Snelling Adelaide Jump and Marguerite Pearson. A follow up concert by all Masonic lodges is planned for next Tuesday at the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Association
Mt. Taber
Masons
Eunice Brown
Alice Dicker
Hattie Hodgkins
Bessie Morrison
Millicent
Mt.,Taber
East
Boston
Free Goitre Cure Offered by Cincinnati Physician
A Cincinnati physician claims a prompt home remedy for goitre that has cured tens of thousands in India and offers a free trial package to any applicant. Send name and address to Dr. John P. Haig at 2629 Glenn Ridg Cincinnati Ohio to receive the non costly, prepaid, securely mailed treatment.
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Cincinnati
India
John P. Haig
Glenn Ridg
Ohio
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