Greek War Fear Sends Maniac Through Boston Train Depot
Nicholas Valdanis, driven mad by fear of Balkan war draft, escaped from a Boston Central Station train and ranted in Greek about aristocrats dodging military service. He clashed with a police officer and fled into the crowd as fellow Greeks helped police pursue him. He was later restrained and taken to City Hospital in Haverhill.
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Haverhill
Balkans
Nicholas Valdanis
City Hospital
Boston
New York
Valdanis
Constas Bellas
Company
Standard
Frank O. Blanchard
The
Greek interpreter Valdanis torn by mental crisis at station
Police surrounded an uncooperative man who attacked bricks and tore tongue and lips. He was restrained, placed in a strait jacket, and at times the nurses left the room. Application has been made for his commitment to Danvers State Hospital. The incident unsettled the Greek community as Valdanis, 18, a popular interpreter in area coffee houses and banks, is named.
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Danvers
Valdanis
Two Women Die and Two Hurt in Tarrrytown Fire
A big wooden tenement in North Tarrytown caught fire early today killing two girls and injuring two women who suffered burns that may be fatal. Thirty families evacuated in night clothing as rescuers battled the blaze, with initial fears of a larger death toll. The damage is estimated at about $50,000.
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Tarrytown
North Tarrytown
Metal Thefts Discovered at Navy Yard in Portsmouth
Portsmouth, N H Oct 16 The wholesale stealing of metal at the navy yard was uncovered today when two yard workers Jesse Hood and Joseph Saunders were arrested at the main gate with 437 pounds of copper brass and composition neatly boxed for shipment They were taken to Portland to be arraigned before Federal authorities Metal old and new has been disappearing in many departments lately and most of it taken outside working hours.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Navy Yard
Jesse Hood
Joseph Saunders
Portland
Danderine Hair Product Promises Quick Lustrous Results
Vintage advertisement touts Danderine as a quick clean for hair and scalp. It claims dust dirt oil removal in moments and promises new hair growth with continued use, urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from druggists or toilet counters.
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Knowlton
Fence Proposed Around Shaw Memorial
Major Higginson urged Mayor Fitzgerald to fence the Shaw memorial to stop children from climbing the bas relief and prevent disorder by men around the seats. Dr. John Dixwell of Cedar street voiced the complaint, and the mayor will investigate.
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Robert Goulg Shaw
Major Higginson
Fitzgerald
Higginson
John Dixwell
Cedar Street
Social Day for Knights of Malta in Portland
Portland delegates at the 2th annual session of the Supreme Knights of Malta observed social affairs as a major focus of the day.
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Knights OF Malta
Portland
The
Supreme
Commandery of Malta Holds Annual Banquet in City
Mayor Curtis extended the city welcome and Past Grand Commander Charles H. Edwards of Philadelphia responded. After a brief business session a harbor sail and sightseeing trips were enjoyed. The annual banquet of the commandery was held tonight.
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Commandery
Knights of Malta
Curtis
Charles H. Edwards
Philadelphia
Among the Churches of Greater Boston
The Rev. Gerald S. Maxwell of Cowley England superior general of the Society of St John the Evangelist was the noonday preacher at the Cathedral Church and will also deliver today and tomorrow. The first fall meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Massachusetts diocese was held at the Cathedral Church rooms yesterday. The Rev. Samuel G. Babcock Archdeacon was the principal speaker and paid tribute to the memory of the late Mrs A G Worden. The Rev L H Bugbee pastor of Centre Methodist Church Malden was guest of the Woman's Relief Corps and spoke on Three Months Experience With the Cowboys of Montane. The Rev Charles W Wendte delivered and the Newton Club meeting at Channing Unitarian. At the Medford federation annual meeting officers were elected: President Rev W H Vandermark vice president C E Miller secretary the Hon Clifford M Brewer treasurer H P Van de Bogert.
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Gerald S. Maxwell
Cowley
Oxford
England
Society of St. John the Evangelist
St. Paul
Woman's Auxiliary
Massachusetts
Samuel G. Babcock
D.D
A. G. Worden
L. H. Bugbee
Centre Methodist Church
Malden
Woman’s Relief Corps
Montane
Charlies W. Wendte
He Club of
Newton
Channing ‘Unitarian Arch
Federation of Churches of Medford
W. HB. Vandermark
C. E. Miller
Cifford M. Brewer
H. P. van de Bogert
Philippines Open Third Legislature Inaugurated
In Manila on October 16 the third Legislature of the Philippines was inaugurated. Vice Governor Newton W. Gilbert read the governor general's message to the House stressing the colony's economic needs.
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Philippines
Manila
Newton W. Gilbert
House
Cascarets for Sick Headache Ad Claims Quick Cleanse
An advertisement describes bilious symptoms and a tired stomach image, urging Cascarets as a gentle overnight liver and bowel cleanse. It promotes a 10 cent box as a quick remedy that leaves the head clear and the stomach sweet, noting children will take them without gripe.
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Ruggist
Suit Dismissed Against C S Bird in Massachusetts Case
Horace N Hathaway of Walpole had filed a suit in Dedham Superior Court for 5000 against Charles C Bird Harry L Howard and George R Wyman all of Walpole claiming their concerted actions kept his name off the Walpole ballot for highway surveyor after he submitted nomination papers February 1909 The case and others were dismissed under Common Law Rule 65 for lack of action for two years prior to September and no motion to keep the docket.
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Dedham
Charles 3. Bird
Massachusetts
Harry L. Howard
George R. Wyman
Walpole
Horace N. Hathaway
Superior Court
Bird
Hathaway
Registrars of Voters of
Herbert A. Tilden
Cohasset
Dexter W. Bridgham
Boston
William A
Bryan Denounces Roosevelts Assailant in Indiana Stop
William J. Bryan opened his Indiana tour with a statement that discussing Roosevelt and his policies is embarrassing while Roosevelt recovers from a murderous assault. He urged the campaign be decided by sane principles, not by the act of a maniac, and said Roosevelt should be judged by past actions and future proposals.
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Franklin
Ind
Roosevelt
William J. Bryan
Indiana
Mr. Bryan
World Series Lily Blooms In Dorchester Yard Jinx Claim
Mrs. Abram V. Mann of Dorchester reports a rare Easter lily blossomed outdoors in late October in Boston. The plant began blooming after being cut down last May and planted near the porch, yielding a blossom on Columbus Day and a second bloom that morning.
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Abram V. Mann
A. V. Mann
Westcott Street
Dorchester
Boston
Bank Officers' Night at Little Boy Blue in Boston
Bank Officers' Association of Boston hosts a Majestic Theatre evening with the financial sector well represented from presidents to messengers. The annual event features Marian the comedian and remarks by bank officials, followed by a reception.
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Majestic Theatre
Bank Officers’ Association of
Boston
Bank Officers’ Association
Bertram D. Blaisdell
Arthur O. Yeames
Corners L. Titus
Seapapery
Frank W. J. Rowe A. Gladwin
Earl P. Perkins
Marian
Germany Exits Coal Trust Over Price Rise
Berlin Oct 16 The Prussian government and a major mine owner have withdrawn from the German coal trust in protest against price increases.
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Berlin
German Coal Trust
Pyramid Pile Remedy Claims Home Cure for Piles
A test package of Pyramid Pile Remedy is offered by Pyramid Drug Co. to Marshall Michigan residents. They promise swift relief without surgery and urge ordering a sample by mail with prepaid charges. The ad touts 50 cent regular boxes and says thousands endorse its effectiveness.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid
Dean's Kidney Pills Claim Kidney Pain Relief
An advertisement cites a Boston case from G A Scott at 34 Falcon St East Boston Mass praising Dean's Kidney Pills. He claims early dosing reduced back pain and other kidney distress and endorses the remedy after five years.
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Dean
G. A.scott
Falcon St
East
Boston
Mass
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