Shipbuilding trust case reveals attempted talks with Schwab
A New York inquiry into the stranded shipbuilding combination disclosed that D. Le Roy Dresser sought to contact Charles M. Schwab for concessions on Bethlehem Steel Works to aid rehabilitation. Witnesses described dummy directors and a large fund allocation, including 200000 cash and 1.3 million in securities, detailing underwriting by the Trust Company of the Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bondholders’ Protective Association
D. le Roy Dresser
Trust Company of the Republic
Combination
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Works
Dresser
Schwab
Harris
Harris, Gates & Co
W. D. Guthrie
Mr. Dresser
Mr. Schwab
Shipbuilding Company
Shipbuilding
Bethlehem Company
Guthrie
Untermyer
New Jersey
George P. Dailey
Bath Iron Works
McCook
Bride on wedding day shoots friend in playful gun mishap
C M Bassett of Wellesley Hills was shot in the forehead by bride Mrs Neil Donahue during a wedding visit in Providence. The 22 caliber bullet was believed unloaded and Bassett is in critical condition at East Side Hospital. Donahue is prostrated and no arrest is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
C. M. Bassett
Wellesley Hills
East Side
Neil Donahue
Bassett
Kennard and Woodworth Wed in First Unitarian Church
Miss Margaret Kennard eldest daughter of Mrs Charles Warren Kennard of Chestnut Street Boston and Mr Arthur Vernon Woodworth son of Mr A R Woodworth Commonwealth Avenue Boston were married at the First Unitarian parish. The Harvard man of 91 belongs to the Puritan Club. The bride’s sisters acted as attendants and a Worcester clergyman officiated. A reception followed at the bride’s mother’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Framingham
Margaret Kennard
Charles Warren Kennard
Chestnut Street
Boston
Arthur Vernon Woodworth
A. R. Woodworth
Commonwealth Avenue
Church of
First Unitarian Parish
Harvard
Mary Kennard
Elinor Kennard
Elizabeth Green
St. Louis
Helen C. Woodward
Washington,d. C
Rose B. Brown
Brookline
Henry R. Washburn
Worcester
Public Library Considers Advertising to Expand Readership
The Public Library may advertise to attract more readers. Charles B Hamlin urges signs on stations and outside displays plus excerpts from the Monthly Bulletin. Trustees cut fiction purchases, 702 volunteer readers assisted, 34,68 volumes added, total volumes 835,904, home use 1,489,083.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles 8. Hamlin
Hamlin
Selec
Mystic River Flats Sold at Auction for 8003 Dollars
The Mystic River flats in Charlestown owned by the city of Boston were sold by public auction to Francis W. Lawrence and Harry H. Wiggin for 8003 dollars. The upset price set by the City Council was 8000 dollars amid earlier council deliberations. Assessed valuation is five cents per square foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic River
Charlestown
City of
Boston
Francis W. Lawrence
Harry H. Wiggin
Girl Fights Minister With Hat Pin in Vineland
In Vineland New Jersey on October 14 Rev Robert Macwilliams stirred locals after Mrs Annie Quickmire and her daughter Ethel were arraigned on assault. Testimony described a pitched battle with a hat pin wielded by Miss Ethel. Recorder Lord bound the defendants for Circuit Court trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vineland
N. J
Robert Macwilliams
Annie Quickmire
Ethel
Lord
Diamonds and valuables destroyed in Bristol fire
Fire at the home of Dr. and Mrs. William C. Canfield in Hopeworth Bristol caused losses totaling about 26000 dollars. Diamonds valued at 10000 dollars and Indian shawls pearls and laces valued at 3000 dollars or more were lost along with stamps and historical correspondence including letters from General U S Grant and items related to Dr Canfield's Civil War officer father. Insurance on building and personal effects totals about 6000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Providence
William C. Canfield
Hopeworth
Canfield
Grant
Shiloh
Stewart Page Newton Wedding Quiet Home Ceremony
Miss Caroline Gertrude Page daughter of Warren B Page and Mrs Page of Walnut street Newton High lands married William B Stewart of Franklin Falls New Hampshire in a quiet noon ceremony. The couple plans to reside in Franklin Falls after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Caroline Gertrude
Warren B. Page
Walnut Street
Newton Highlands
William 8. Stewart
Franklin Falls
N. H
Stewart
Opera Scholarships Open at New England Conservatory
The preliminary examination for opera scholarships at the New England Conservatory of Music closes October 21. Scholarships cover one year in the full Conservatory opera course. Final hearing is set for Thursday evening October 22 at the Conservatory building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New England Conservatory of Music
Conservatory
Bertha R Storks Weds Robert H Josselyn in Dorchester
A wedding took place last evening at the bride’s parents’ home in Dorchester. Miss Bertha R Storks married Robert H Josselyn in a ceremony performed by Rev Murray W Dewart of St James Episcopal Roxbury. The couple will honeymoon in New York amid generous gifts.
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Callender Street
Dorchester
Bertha R. Storks
Robert H. Josselyn
Murray W. Dewart
St. James's Episcopal Church
Roxbury
New York
Bowen Flannery Wedding at St Josephs Somerville
Cornelius J. Bowen married Miss Roselle M. Flannery at St. Josephs Church Somerville yesterday afternoon the ceremony was conducted by Rev M J Welch Best man was Kieran J Lowrey and bridesmaid Miss Minnie McSweeney A reception followed and the couple will reside at 6 Giles Park Somerville after a wedding tour to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Church
Somerville
Cornelius J. Bowen
Roselle M. Flannery
M. J. Welch
Kieran J. Lowrey
Minnie McSweeney
New York
Giles Park
Iron-Ox Tablets claim to cure dyspepsia and constipation
An advertisement extols Iron-Ox Tablets as a gentle yet effective remedy for dyspepsia and constipation. It warns against violent laxatives and alcohol-based tonics, urging gradual, natural restoration of digestion and bodily functions with a 25 cent aluminum pocket case sold by The Iron-Ox Remedy Co. in Detroit, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron-Ox Remedy Co
Detroit
Mich
Team Thieves Fall Into Trap on Boylston Street
Inspectors Conway and Hart trapped two New York crooks near the Public Garden after a chase on Boylston street. Harry Baxter and Fred Hill of Dobbs Ferry, New York, were arrested for stealing two bundles valued at 15 dollars from a Boston Parcel Delivery wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway and
Hart
New York
Boylston Street
Harry Baxter
Fred Hill
Dobbs Ferry
Boston Parcel Delivery
Public Garden
Hotel Thorndike
Boys bite by adder saved by shoestrings in woods
Warren Terwilliger and Wilford Sloat both 12 of Middletown N Y were bitten on the leg by an adder while nutting in the woods. They tied shoestrings above and below the wound, killed the snake and ran several miles to a physician where the wound was cauterized. Doctors believe prompt treatment will prevent complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
N. Y
Warren Terwilliger
Wilford Sloat
Terwilliger
Italian Immigrants Arrive on Dominion Steamer Cambroman
A large group of Italian immigrants sails from Genoa and Naples aboard the Dominion line steamer Cambroman. She departs Naples at 10 Tuesday night with 19 saloon 140 second cabin and 952 steerage passengers totaling 1075. She will call at the Azores en route, where some Portuguese passengers will embark, and is due at Pier 6 Hoosac Dock on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambroman
Genoa
Naples
Dominion Line
Azores
Hoosac Dock
Dowie Host Starts to Invade New York Chicago
The Zion restoration host from near Chicago began movement on Oct 14 toward New York city. Train loads of followers of John Alexander Dowie will spread teachings to every household while leaders hold street corner meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowie
New York
Chicago
Zion
New York City
John Alexander
Amory Stockton Wed At St Pauls Church In Beacon Street
At St Pauls Church yesterday at noon Miss Mary Stockton daughter of Howard Stockton of Beacon Street was married to William Amory second by Bishop Lawrence uncle of the bridegroom. The bride wore no ladies and was given in marriage by her father. Ushers included Lawrence M Stockton Philip Stockton George G Amory L A Frothingham Frederic B Winthrop Ingersoll W Amory F K Bangs and Captain S D Parker. Best man was Thomas Nelson Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
Mary Stockton
Howard Stockton
Beacon Street
William Amory
Lawrence
Messrs
Lawrence M
Philip Stockton
George G. Amory
L. A. Frothingham
Frederic B. Winthrop
Ingersoll W. Amory
Marriage of Miss Mary Catherine O Connor and Patrick M Phelan
Miss Mary Catherine O Connor daughter of Mr and Mrs John T O Connor of Roslindale Ashland street wed Patrick M Phelan son of James W Phelan of Dorchester at the Church of the Sacred Heart Roslindale yesterday morning The bride’s father is a deputy collector and the groom works at Phelan Steptoe on Boylston street Bridesmaids were Katherine B E and Agnes T O Connor Best man was James Kennedy Worcester An uncle Rev P M O Connor Revere attended A wedding breakfast followed at 161 Ashland street with many guests all morning reception duties continued through the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Catherine O'Connor
John T. O’connor
Ashland Street
Roslindale
Patrick M. Phelan
James W. Phelan
Dorchester
Church of the Sacred Heart
Phelan & Steptoe
Boylston Street
Sacred Heart Couple Weds in East Boston Ceremony
In the parochial residence of the Church of the Sacred Heart East Boston Rev Michael Clark united Miss Katharine Sullivan and Charles John son at 7 30 o clock Miss Annie Garland Chelsea attended the bride and David Lythgoe Winthrop served as best man A reception followed at 437 Meridian street The couple will take a short honeymoon and reside at 349 Meridian street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Sacred Heart
Boston
Michael Clark
Katharine Sullivan
Charles Johnson
Annie Garland
Chelsea
David Lythgoe
Winthrop
Charles Burke
Meridian Street
Specific No 3 Promises Cure for Colds and Pneumonia
An advertisement warns that women’s attire exposes them to colds and pneumonia and promotes Dr. Geo. W. Hilton’s Specific No. 3 as a preventive and cure. The sugar pellet remedy is sold in bottles for 50 cents with many doses, advertised as vital for throat and lung troubles and offering free personal advice by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Hilton
Acadie Naar
Dalton
Lowell
Mass
John Alexander Dowie Adherents Arrive for Garden Reform
Madison Square Garden prepares for John Alexander Dowie and his followers expected Friday morning to begin a reform. Workmen build at the east end a platform with seating to hold Zion's 600 officers and a 650 strong choir. A baptism pool 300 feet long and 16 feet wide will be placed in front of the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Garden
John Alexander
Dowie
Zion
Dowie Leads Crusader Trains In Mass Zion Departure
About eight trains carrying more than 3000 crusaders left the north shore city in a parade of diverse races including Japanese Syrians and many others. Zion leaders expect all trains to reach New York for next Sunday's Madison Square Garden meeting with preaching to begin upon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowie
North Shore
Orient
Fme
Zion
City of
Chicago
New York
Madison Square Garden
Cap
Boston Dowieites Start Tomorrow
Overseer William Hammer Piper will leave Boston tomorrow with a large Zion Restoration Host to join the Christian Catholic Church elders and deacons in New York for three weeks beginning Oct 18 to wage war against vice under Rev John A Dowie. Piper completes church arrangements at 80 Huntington Avenue today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Restoration
New England
William Hammer Piper
Boston
Christian Catholic Church
Vice
New York
John A. Dowie
Piper
Huntington Avenue
Foundry Tour by New England Association Highlights Sturtevant Expansion
About one hundred members of the New England Foundrymen's Association visited the B. F. Sturtevant Company new foundry and pattern departments in Hyde Park. The plant includes a four story factory 45 by 125 feet a three story section 81 by 600 and an 80 by 250 foot engine test storage and shipping building totaling more than nine acres. Most departments have moved yet only some are operating. full readiness is expected in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Foundrymen's Association
B. F. Sturtevant Company
Hyde Park
Jamaica Plain
Strike Breakers Sues Breweries for Damages
Arthur J. Parr sues Suffolk Brewing Company in Superior Court seeking 2000 in damages for breach of an alleged contract to offer permanent employment after being hired during a strike. About 40 similar suits involve New England Brewing Boston Beer or Suffolk Brewing Company claiming no such contracts were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Parr
Suffolk Brewing Company
Gasin
New England Brewing Company
Boston Beer Company
Suffolk Brewsing Company
Munyon's Paw Paw Tonic touted as heaven-sent cure
The piece declares Munyon's Paw Paw tonic a world class remedy with proven cures for dyspepsia digestion and nervous troubles. It cites free samples and testimonials from well known local citizens as unimpeachable evidence and invites skeptics to verify the claims with those who were treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutyon
Recommends Munyon's Paw Paw Pepsin Cure
Newton Massachusetts resident Geo E Dawson testifies that after consulting four top Boston doctors he found a cure for insomnia and chronic dyspepsia with Munyon's Paw Paw pepsin medicine. He claims improved digestion and weight gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Munyon
Geo. E. Dawson
Newton
Mass
Mrs Kelsch Credits Paw Paw Cure For Dyspepsia
Mrs E Kelsch of 363 East Street Boston reports long standing indigestion and insomnia cured by Munyon's Paw Paw. She says she stopped vomiting after meals and has slept through the night for three nights, endorsing the remedy to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyon
Dempsey Credits Munyon’s Paw Paw For Recovery
M. W. Dempsey reports nervous low mood and poor digestion improved after taking Munyon's Paw Paw. He says he can eat well, sleep well, and feels happier. He notes his wife also uses it as a tonic. Signed by M. W. Dempsey of 414 South Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Dempsey
South Street
Munyons Paw Paw claimed to cure many ailments
An advertisement touts Munyon s Paw Paw as a universal remedy that ends nervousness aids sleep cures stomach trouble and improves digestion It claims all body organs reach perfect tone and it even suppresses alcohol cravings Sold at drug stores for 1 00 per bottle and Paw Laxative Pills for 25 cents per box
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ell
Pam
Ottie
Miss Roosevelt Defies Matrimonial Superstition
Washington October 14 Miss Roosevelt will be a bridesmaid for the third time at the wedding of Miss Lelia McCauley and Talcott Tuckerman. She joins seven childhood friends as bridesmaids. Superstitious folk say a girl thrice a bridesmaid will never marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miss Roosevelt
Lelia McCauley
Talcott Tuckerman
Golden Specific Promised for Drunkenness Cure
An ad touts an odorless remedy claimed to purge drink craving in drunken individuals. It features Mary Everta praising a “Golden Specific” and promises a free trial package from Dr. Jones 1822 Bain es, implying effectiveness and quick relief for alcohol dependence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Everta
Rother
Dr. Jones
G “Baines
Fwein
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H-O
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Bowen
Flannery
Adder
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John Alexander Dowie
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Stockton
Phelan—O’connor
Johnson—Sullivan
William H. Pipder
Boston Dowieites
NEW Foundry
Sturtevant Works
Buchy
Lithia
People's Price
Idney
Lumbago
Lane
U Lithia
John J. Lan
Washington St
W. F. Smith CO
Summer St
ALL Jenuine
Paw Paw
Dawson
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