Parkman Fund in Danger from City Inaction
City Aldermen warned that ignoring ordinances on Parkman fund income risks losing several thousand dollars this year. A public hearing was set at City Hall for citizens to suggest how to disburse the income. Other actions included appointments to boards, and the defeat of a reduced board plan and a Dewey Beach bath house funding measure.
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Board of Aldermen
Alderman Anderson
Parkman Fund
Hibbard
Edward G. Richardson
Alonzo F. Andrews
Lauriat Avenue
Dewey Beach
Charlestown
Committee On Public Improvements
Boston
Chaucer
Pope and
Moore Streets
Rice Square
Eben Rice
Father of Three Drowned Found in Trench
UXBRIDGE Oct 11 The body of Merry Quirk 59 was found in Elmondale Trench today. He is survived by three children.
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Uxbridge
Merry Quirk
Elmondale Trench
Water spout sighted off Newfoundland coast
Halifax Nova Scotia October 11. The fishing schooner Cedella reported seeing an immense water spout about 45 miles off the Newfoundland coast on October 3. The captain said dark clouds hung low, a funnel-like column poured water into the sea, spray reached 200 feet, and a whirlpool formed before the phenomenon ceased after 10 to 15 minutes. The ship escaped damage.
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Halifax
N. S
Newfoundland
Cedella
Port Au Basque
N.o
Petersons Leave Prison After Long Prison Stay
Carl J Peterson and Julius C Peterson, both committed to the State prison at Charlestown in 1902 for robbing Back Bay houses, were released yesterday as model prisoners. Four friends and Mrs Peterson met them at the door and they planned to travel to New York to start anew.
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Carl J. Peterson
Julius C. Peterson
Charlestown
Back Bay
Peterson
Julius
New York
Wright turns in 1735 seconds circle record
College Park Md Oct 11 Wilbur Wright, instructing army officers, completed a full circle in 1735 seconds, estimating an average speed of 35 miles per hour. The circle diameter was about 250 feet.
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College Park
Wilbur Wright
Advertising as Asset to the Retailer Meeting
The New England Dry Goods Association will hold a dinner and discussion in Ford Hall Ashburton Place on advertising as a retailer asset. Speakers include A W Guptil Gilchrist Co on personality of advertising, F W Tully Filene on planning advertising, O N Powell Almy Bigelow Washburn on confidence advertising earns, J H Vahey Traveler on mistakes of advertisers, and A J Leitch on the business doctor. A banquet and reception committees are named.
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New England Dry Goods’ Association
Ford Hall
Ashburton Place
A. W. Guptil
the Gilchrist Co
F. W. Tully
William Filene Sons Company
O. N. Powell
Almy, Bigelow & Washburn Company
John H. Vahey
the Traveler
Albert J. Leitch
Cleveland, O
G. K. Willis
James E. Bell
Gus L. Levy
H. P. Edgecomb
Cudahy Packing Company Pays $97,777.50 to Settle Case
In Leavenworth Kansas on October 11 the Cudahy Packing Company agreed to a compromise ending its case for violating internal revenue laws by not placing proper stamps on oleomargarine packages. The firm was fined 5000 dollars and will pay back stamp tax of 82777.50 plus special tax of 10000 for agencies totaling 97777.50.
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Leavenworth, Kas
Cudahy Packing Company
Internal Revenue
Record Halibut Price Set At Wharf Sale
A lively scene on T wharf ended with the Elva JL Spurling docking 225 pounds of halibut. Fish merchants jostled as the price jumped from 12 to 15 cents to 30 cents, finally selling at 40 cents a pound to Michael O'Donnell, a record for the species.
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T Wharf
Elva JL
Spurling
Michael O’donnell
Watson
O’donnell
Guilds Due Thursday Arrive on Ivernia in Port
Passengers aboard the Ivernia are former Governor and Mrs. Curtis Guild. The ship is due to arrive in port about Thursday.
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Ivernia
Curtis Guild
Dewey Faces Ballot Fight Over Theocratic Nomination
Judge Dewey’s Independence League bid for governor is blocked by Secretary Olin who says his nomination papers were not properly sworn. The Ballot Law Commission will decide if the 47 sheets count as one nomination or require a sworn oath on each sheet.
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Henry
Dewey
Olin
Ballot Law Commission
Independence League
Dewy
Boston Election Commissioners
Boston
Judge Dewey
Steamer Clermont Leaves Albany for New York
The steamer Clermont departed Albany today bound for New York while the Half Moon also headed to New York in a quick maritime movement reported from Albany on October 11.
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Albany
N. Y
Clermont
New York
Frohman Aims to Aid Barrie in London Divorce Suit
London report says Charles Frohman plans to travel to assist James Barrie in reconciling with his wife whom he is suing for divorce. Barrie remains in London with a friend, while rumors link potential marriages to Pauline Chase Maude Adams or Hilda Trevelyan. Barrie’s wealth, about 2 1/2 million, may pass to Chase if divorce proceeds. charitable tributes note small payments to a policeman and a patrolman.
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London
Charles Frohman
New York
James M. Barrie
Mr. Frohman
Mr. Barrie
Frohman
Farnham
A. BE. W. Mason
Pauline Chase
Maude Adams
Hilda Trevelyan
Miss Chase
Polly
Ritchie Loses in Baths Suit Two Verdicts in Supreme Court
juries awarded Edward J. Vickery 11431 against John Ritchie Jr Boston Board of Health member over a Carver street baths contract. Ritchie claimed 23000 but signed 33721. Chelmsford Foundry Co. won 7016 against John Shepard Jr. for steel and iron work on Union street Providence building.
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Supreme Court
John Ritchie, Jr
Boston Board of Health
Edward J. Vickery
Carver Street
Ritchie
Chelmsford Foundry Company
John Shepard, Jr
Union Street
Providence
New Haven Rewards Girl and Policeman
North Attleboro October 11 to 14 year old Clara Ames alerted authorities when burglars attempted to rob the High Street depot, earning recognition from New Haven officials for swift action and bravery.
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New Haven
North Attleboro
Clara Ames
High Street
Dandruff Causes Baldness and Hair Loss Itself
Dandruff is the direct cause of nearly every baldness case and many scalp ailments. Cleanliness and regular washing are essential. Avoid harsh soaps. use Birt's Head Wash made from refined soap, coconut oil, egg white, glycerine, and salicylic acid. Price 50 cents.
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Birt
Pyramid Pile Cure Testimonials Offer Free Trial
Advertises Pyramid Pile Cure with hundreds of unsolicited letters claiming relief from piles. Offers a free mail trial package by requesting name and address, promising eventual purchase at 50 cents per box if effective. Includes coupon to mail today.
Pyramid Drug Coupon Offer
A free package coupon promises a trial packet of Pyramid Pile Cure mailed to the recipient without charge. The text instructs filling in name and address, then mailing to Pyramid Drug Company in Marshall Michigan.
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Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid
Dr Williams Pink Pills Proclaimed To Restore Health
A testimonial from John H. Moss of Methuen Mass describes years of illness and rapid improvement after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The ad urges use for anemia rheumatism stomach trouble and other weakness caused by impure blood and offers the diet book free with purchase. Pills priced 50 cents per box six for 2 50 from the Dr Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY.
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Car
John H. Moss
Phillips Street
Methuen
Mass
Arlington Mills
Lancashire
England
Dr. Williams
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