Unfinished Work Key to Mann Declining Washington Bishopric
The Rev Alexander Mann rector Trinity Church Boston says he declined the Washington bishopric because his work in Boston was unfinished. He notes initial informants were Rev Dr R H McKim and explains pressure to accept from New York was resisted. His declination follows three previous refusals since Bishop Satterlee’s death. Another convention will be held to fill the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Mann
D. D
Trinity Church
Washington
Boston
Mann
Post
R. H. McKim
McKim
New York
Satterlee
Charles H. Brent
Philippines
Tobacco kills a deadly habit remedy offered by mail
An advertisement denounces tobacco as expensive and dangerous and promotes a home remedy called Easy-To-Quit. It urges readers to mail their name and address to Hogera Drug and Chemical in Cincinnati for a free trial package. The piece appeals to mothers, wives, and sisters to help loved ones quit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hogera Drug and Chemical
Fifth and
Race Sts
Cincinnati
Obie
Man Attempts Suicide by Razor and Gas in Boston
Lawrence Russell of 10 Broadway South Boston tried to end his life using a razor and a gas fixture with hose. Found in his room with the devices active, he survived and is recovering at City Hospital. The 55 year old widower had been a lodger at Mrs. Catherine Campbell’s home. She reported the gas odor and notified police. Campbell said Russell had become despondent and welcomed the failed result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Russell
Broadway
South
Boston
City Hospital
Russell
Catherine Campbell
Campbell
Arrest on Saxonia Wharf Leads to Two Arrests
Special Officer ONeil of Station 7 detained two men on the Saxonia wharf in East Boston as the Cunard liner docked. Giuseppe Alessandro, 23, had just completed a six month sentence for pick pocketing and Salvatore Cozeno of Orient Heights also has a criminal record. The pair allegedly resisted arrest and were taken to police headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Boston
O’neil
Station 7
Giuseppe Alessandro
House of Correction
Salvatore Cozeno
Orient Heights
Truth and Quality Appeal in Laxative Product Claim
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a beneficial laxative that cleanses and relieves internal organs without debility or dosage escalation. It asserts natural action, physician approval, and urges purchase of California Fig Syrup Co. genuine product through leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
German Balloon Plauen Rescued Over North Sea
The German balloon Plauen, launched from Berlin for an endurance race, was picked up in the North Sea by a trawler on Wednesday night. Both aeronauts Hackstetter and Schreider clung to the gas bag in a nearly exhausted state. Schreider was landed in Hull infirmary in serious condition, about 240 miles from Spurnhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Eng
Berlin
North Sea
Hackstetter
Plauen
Hergezell
Foertsch
Oster-Wanne
Hanover
New Patterns in Furniture Show at Paine Company
The Paine Furniture Company announces fall and winter patterns across six show floors. Mahogany and foreign patterns appear, with a vast display of dining and bedroom sets, upholstery, and custom design services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine Furniture Company
Paine
Paine Company
America
Mission
Ais
San Domingo
Douglas Co May Keep Union Stamp
The State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration decides the W. L. Douglas Shoe Company is not bound to return the union stamp despite demands on July 16 and August 28 1908. The board finds the company acted within its amended contract with the Boot and Shoe Workers Union and that wages were paid on account pending price fixation by agreement or arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
W. L. Douglas Shoe Company
Brockton
Massachusetts State Board’ of Arbitration
State Board of Arbitration
Navy
Compan
Bernard F. Supple
Proper Styles for Men's Wear Parades at Jordan Marsh
One of the town’s most attractive fall displays is at Jordan Marsh Company. The windows showcase proper styles across all men’s apparel including formal and informal dress, waistcoats, smoking jackets, auto clothing, and accessories, with varieties in black and white, steel gray, and solid colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan Marsh Company
Filagree
Free Trade Candidate to Campaign in Boston
General Hazard Stevens, Jeffersonian Democrat and free trade candidate for Congress, will hold meetings next Tuesday evening in Draper Hall Field's Corner Wednesday evening in Municipal building 590 Columbia road Upham's Corner Dorchester Friday evening in Music Hall Quincy Monday Oct 26 in Old Court House Dorchester and Fourth street South Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazard Stevens
Congress
Draper Hall
Field’s Corner
Municipal
Columbia Road
Upham’s Corner
Dorchester
Music Hall
Quincy
Old Court House
Fourth Street
South
Boston
Peary Reflects on Final Pole Quest and Arctic Venture
Peary reports progress toward the pole aboard the Roosevelt. He describes taking coal from the supply ship Brisk and plans to winter near Cape Sheridan. He notes 200 dogs, 30 tons of whale meat for feed, 30 Hskimos with families aboard, and 212 icebergs observed, with a February dash for the pole anticipated if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisk
Cape Sheridan
Pole
Labrador
Roosevelt
Hskimos
Peruna Endorsements Highlight Nerve Tonic Claims
A letter from Pilar Monterde of Mexico praises Peruna as the best tonic for nerves and vitality after exhaustion. Julia Marlowe also endorses Peruna as a nerve tonic, noting its benefits for catarrh, appetite, digestion, and sleep, with production by the Peruna Drug Mfg Co of Columbus, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renacimiento Theatre
Virginia
Fabregas Co
City of Mexico
Mex
Peruna Drug Mfg. Co
Columbua
Ohio
U.S. A
Peruna
Virginia Fabregas de
Teatro Principal
Peruna Drug Mig. Co
Columbus
Senorita Pilar Monterde
Julia Marlowe
Roxbury Woman Saves Boy From Fire Devastating Coat Burn
Mrs. Rose Mannis of Roxbury, by removing her coat and smothering flames with rugs, saved four year old Max Spivack from burning after his coat caught while playing with matches near his home. He was rushed to City Hospital on the dangerous list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Mannis
Roxbury
Max Spivack
Max
Howard Avenue
Nicholas MacSherry
Police Board Exonerates Two Patrolmen in Arrest Case
Lowell authorities report Patrolman Charles H. Hersey and Frank Donovan were exonerated by the Police Board on charges connected to an arrest, clearing their actions in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Charles H. Hersey
Frank Donovan
Man Held in Quincy for Breaking and Entering
Oct 16. One man was arrested and a second believed involved in an attempt to break and enter the jewelry store of T. L. Williams. Patrick Maloney helped police identify Fred Agnenn who, with a companion, tried a side window and set off a burglar alarm in a stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
T. L. Williams
Boston
Patrick Maloney
Fred Agnenn
Agnenn
Ehrlich Refuses to Serve With MacCabe as Chairman
Dr Henry Ehrlich chairman of the board resigns from trusteeship and as chairman after refusing to serve with Joseph B MacCabe East Boston chosen by Mayor Hibbard. He states in a letter to the mayor that conditions prevent continued service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ehrlich
Joseph B. Maccabe
East Boston
Hibbard
Ehrlich
Cure for Severe Eczema in a Child Prompts Local Notice
A Cambridge mother recounts her son Owen suffering from a severe eczema from infancy until six months ago when Curetta Soap Ointment and Inv ent Pills brought a dramatic recovery. Despite multiple doctors and hospital care the child remained in agony and nearly bedridden before the remedy produced a full skin clearance. Mrs Lily Hedge, 51 Vaughan Road Coldharbour Lane Camberwell Green Hingdon provides details and a free Curetta Book offer.
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Owen
Lily Hedge
Vaughan Road
Coldharbour Lane
Camblewell Green
Hingdon
London
Charterhouse
Paris
Australia
R. Towns & Co
Ernaon, Ltd
Copetown
Aem
Boston
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Legal Stamp Co
Graham
Hodaco
Pride of
Egular
Harvard
Snider's
Wilco
Kerric
Ee Rump
A. Halibut
Arlington
Razor
Gas
Saxonia Docks
Douglas CO
UNION
Jordan Marsh Co
Peary
Littleton Island
Virginia Fabregas de Cardona
Espang Mneee
Mexico
Spanish America
Mrs
Maccabe
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