New Escapades of Barefoot Girl Spark City Rumor
May Simmons known as the barefoot girl is blamed for a string of perilous stunts from Cambridgeport to Roxbury. Police and experts claim she is sane while her mother says she seeks thrill and mischief. Louise, her cousin, is missing and possibly distressed as May recovers in hospital.
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Dr. Jelly
May Simmons
Bay State
Plone
May
Charles River
West End
Cambridgeport
Brockton
Mary) Simmons
Louise
Woloman
Dover Street
Fort Point Channel
Salem
the Willows
Berkeley
Tremont Streets
Roxbury Crossing
Massachusetts General Hospital
George F. Jelly
Jennie Jones
Mrs. Jones
Post
Immigrant Band Free At Last From Detention
A group of 30 Italian musicians, the Banda Marinara, were released from detention at the Dominion line docks after bonds posted by G A Adamo, a North End band director. They arrived from Naples aboard the Vancouver and performed to boost morale as Assistant Commissioner Hurley expressed hope they would secure engagements in America.
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Naples
Dominion Line
G. A. Adamo
North End
America
Valerio Saia
Hurley
Venice
Banda Marinara
Italy
Vancouver
Billings
Boston
Long Island $7764 bill discussed by investigating committee
The Long Island investigating committee met in secret session and deferred action on Miss Elizabeth McDonoughs stenographic report, delaying final audit pending a sub committee review. Her bill totals $7,764.58 for 630 folios at 1.35 and 27,146 folios at .25 plus 472 half folios.
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Long Island
Elizabeth McDonough
Bell
Miss McDonough
Conway
Bradley
Brazzell
Bromberg and
Nolan
Qgonway
Dobbins
Bresnahan and
Brown, Cadogan and Foley
Elevating Health Through Grape Nuts Recovery
A once heavy man, dropping to 185 pounds due to inactivity, credits daily Grape Nuts with rapid weight regain to 215 pounds and renewed vigor. He reports improved mental and physical health, saying Grape Nuts made him feel younger and stronger. The ad promotes Postum Co. and includes a reference to The Road to Westville booklet.
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Postum Go
Battle Creek
Mich
Westville
Chelsea Se a supplementary lists grow with names added
Chelsea politicians added 123 names to the supplementary voting lists and expect about 200 more by the last registration day on Wednesday Oct 14 from noon to 10 pm. Democrats aggressively push for Representatives in the 26th and 27th Suffolk districts, aiming to win both, with an independent contest in the 27th against the Republican ticket, D H Tyrrell leading the city committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Suffolk
D. H. Tyrrell
Somerville Aldermen Retire Fire Captain Daley
At a Somerville meeting Captain Thomas Daley of the fire department was placed on the pension list at 550 dollars yearly. Daley served 20 years and is ill from service related sickness. Ex Alderman Ennis urged uniformed gas inspectors to curb thefts by impostors. Charles Harts George W Prime and Herbert L Clark drawn as jurors for the Superior Court at St Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Thomas Daley
Fire Department
Daley
William H. Ennis
Charles Harts
George W. Prime
Herbert L. Clark
St Cambridge
Gold stolen from Somerville house in daytime burglary
A false key worker entered the home of Mary E. Webber at 15 Dartmouth Street Somerville between 2 and 2:30 yesterday afternoon and took four gold watches a gold neck chain and a diamond studded child's gold ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Webber
Dartmouth Street
Somerville
Runaway Samuel Bayle Describes Frosty Boston Visit
Samuel Bayle, a 14 year old from Philadelphia, meets police in Dorchester after running away to seek work in Boston. He recalls leaving with $8.50, finding larger boys earn more, and liking New York then Boston. He calls Boston frostier than Philadelphia, notes cops handle him fairly, and plans to return home. His uncle is due to arrive today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Bayle
Boston
Dorchester
Philadelphia
Samuel
Bayle
New York
Erie Street
Chamberlain Talks Tariff in Scotland Visit
Joseph Chamberlain begins a day in Fifeshire on a tariff tour recalling gains from working class support. He argues fiscal reform is essential for workers wage prospects and employment, noting colonial sentiment and Britain's wartime strength depend on free trade policy shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Scotland
Joseph Chamberlain
Fifeshire
Cupar
Great Britain
Saranac Aground in Parana River Near San Pedro
The American bark Saranac, sailing from New York to Rosario under Captain Porter, went aground in the Parana River near San Pedro, Buenos Aires. A steamer and lighteners were dispatched to assist, and part of the cargo will be discharged from the deck load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayrres
New York
Rosario
Porter
Parana River
San Pedro
Will Live Despite Paris Green Poisoning Incident
Daniel J. Crowley of 104 Conant Street Roxbury swallowed Paris Green yesterday morning. Family found him and a physician treated him at City Hospital where doctors report he will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Paris Green
Daniel J. Crowley
Conant Street
Roxbury
Crowley
Chilian Cabinet Resigns After Short Tenure
Santiago. On October 8 the entire Chilian Cabinet resigned. The cabinet had been formed on September 2 after prolonged negotiations between President Riesco and his opponents and was led by Ricardo Matte Feres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago DE Chile
Ricardo Matte Ferez
Riesco
Boy Orator Astonishes Ale Boy at Ebeneezer Baptist
A 1 or 2 year old boy evangelist at Ebeneezer Baptist Church drew wonder and pity as he spoke on unbelief. His blind father appealed for schooling while the child, though dressed in short trousers, delivered a mature recital with a resonant voice and clear delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebeneezer Baptist Church
J. L. Washington
Brakeman Gordon Beattie Killed At East Somerville Yards
Gordon Beattie a brakeman for the Boston and Maine railroad died instantly at the East Somerville freight yards around 8 35 last night while coupling hose. He fell between cars and was run over before he could free himself. His body was found mangled by Watson Cook. Beattie aged 30, married, resided in Swampscott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Beattie
Boston & Maine Railroad
East Somerville
Beattie
Watson Cook
Swampscott
Montgomery for Senator From Cambridge District
Superintendent of Parks James A. Montgomery of Cambridge was nominated for senator of the second Middlesex district at the Democratic convention. Montgomery won 51 votes to 24 for President Timothy W. Good and the nomination was made unanimous. John F. O'Brien was re elected to the State committee.
Somerville Republicans Hold Love Feast Meeting
Republican leaders in Somerville gathered in Social Hall on Tufts street last night about 40 attendees. President Blanchard of the city committee presided with addresses by Mayor Glines and others urging burying party differences to boost voter turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Tufts Street
Blanchard
Glines
74 Year Old Man Praises Smiths Buchu Lithia Pills
Nashua New Hampshire resident F. C. Munroe reports personal improvement after using three boxes of Smiths Buchu Lithia Pills. He endured a six month water stoppage three years ago, now starting a fourth box and requesting a free book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
N. H
F. C. Munroe
Granville and Trotter jailed in Boston disturbance case
The Superior Criminal Court in Boston sentenced Martin Granville and William M. Trotter to nine and a half days in jail after a trial for disturbing a meeting at the Columbus Avenue Colored Church during Booker T. Washington's visit. The defense sought a new trial, but it was overruled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Martin Granville
William M. Trotter
Columbus Avenue
Booker T. Washington
Clement Morgan
McLaughlin
Judge Sherman
Boston
Manning
Dexter Fined For Altercation With Motorman
Charles Dexter, second baseman for the Boston club, was fined $10 in Municipal Court for assaulting Frank Meehan, a motorman, at Hotel Langham Tuesday evening. Dexter defended the Boston team in a dispute over the championship series with Pittsburgh. after Meehan spoke disparagingly of the Bostons, Dexter struck him following further remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles BE. Dexter
Boston
National League Baseball Club
Frank Meehan
Pittsburgs
Bostons
American
Meehan
Dexter
Fire Damages Bedford Street Building Causes Water Loss
A small fire in a waste box on the fifth floor of 65 Bedford Street caused extensive water damage totaling about $10,000 to occupants after sprinkler deluge. Fire damage was minimal. Affected firms include Russ Eveleth Ingalls, John H. North Co, and J. B. Pierson, with Russ Haveleth Ingalls rating losses around $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Street
Russ
Eveleth & Ingalls
John H. North Company
J. B. Pierson
Russ, Haveleth & Ingalls
Democrats Complete Ratification Plans Today
A noon meeting of the Democratic city committee chairmen at headquarters will finalize arrangements for the ratification rally at Faneuil Hall this Saturday evening. Tickets and gallery seats for ladies are to be issued, with Mullaly's Band performing beforehand and speakers including General Collins, Hon. Charles Hamlin, Governor Garvin, Hon. W Bourke Cochran, and Mayor Collins as presiding officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic City Committee
Faneuil Hall
Collins
Charles Hamlin
Garvin
Rhode Island
Boston
Little Rhody
W. Bourke Cochran
New York
Massachusetts
Mullaly
Fitzgerald
City Committee
Roxbury Guard Wins Tricolor Fourth Time at Walnut Hill
On October 8 Troop D Roxbury captured the tricolor in the state cavalry carbine contest at Walnut Hill for the fourth consecutive year. Troop A Boston took second, Troop F Chelmsford third. Private G L Marshall of Troop A earned the first prize cup for best score. Private A C Mitchell of Troop F won second prize and first gold medal for distinguished marksmanship, while Corporal F C McMasters of Troop F took the second gold medal.
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Woburn
Roxbury
State Cavalry
Walnut Hill
Boston
Chelmsford
G. L. Marshall
A. C. Mitchell
F. C. McMasters
Dr. Green Named Peabody Fund General Agent
New York Oct 8 The Peabody educational fund trustees met with Chief Justice Mélville W Fuller presiding Dr Samuel A Green of Boston named secretary J P Morgan presented and approved his treasurer report The fund totals about 2100000 and Dr Green begins his term following the late Dr Curry who served as minister at Madrid
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New York
The
Peabody Educational Fund
Mélville W. Fuller
Samuel A. Green
Boston
J. P. Morgan
Green
Dr. Green
Dr. Curry
Madrid
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets as a one day cold cure with a money back guarantee if it fails. Each box features Grove's signature and is priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Tripp
Boston
Grove
Victorious Munyon Triumphs Over Digestive Ailments
Victorious Munyon, famed for remedies for indigestion and stomach catarrh, was a noted sufferer who found relief through his own medical approaches and popular tonics. The figure promoted cures while facing scrutiny of medical claims.
Munyon's Paw Paw touted as universal tonic
Munyon's Paw Paw claims to cure indigestion and insomnia, correct stomach faults, improve blood and organ function, and restore youthful vitality. Testimonials from H E Pierce praise rapid relief, while Munyon notes widespread positive letters about sobriety and appetite. Paw Paw sold at druggists for 1.00 per bottle and Laxative Pills for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Pierce
Beverley St
Providence
R. I
Munyon
Paw
Ward 23 Republicans form Michael J. Murray Club
A large group of Ward 23 Republicans met in Central Hall Roslindale to back Michael J. Murray for mayor. A. S. Parker Weeks opened the meeting and W. V. Libby was named chairman. Murray Engstrom Hamlin and Berger spoke. Officers chosen included Weeks Hatch Berger Hamlin McCarthy Webb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
M J. Murray
Michael J. Murray
Central Hall
Roslindale
A. S. Parker Weeks
W. V. Libby
Mr. Murray
C. O
Engstrom
I. B. Hamlin
Rudolph A. Berger
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Somerville Aldermen
Tomer
Chamberlain
Parana
Chilian
James L. Washington
King Dental Coo
Washington St
Cor
Avon St
Lady Assistants
Oxford
Lithia
Www
F. Smith CO
Ana
Granville and Trotter
Washington
Charley Dexter
Roxbury City Guard
Peabody Fund
M. Braman
Green St. West End
Wilson Jewelry Co
N.Y
Tremont Row
Manhattan
Phelan & Steptoe
Boylston Street
Lewis Jones & Son Undertakers
Lacrance ST
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