Missouri Queen of the Ocean Sets New Speed Record
The Missouri established a highest speed of 18.30 knots during trials near Boston, surpassing the Maine and signaling a record for this class. Captain Cowles praised the ship as superior to the Kearsarge and nearly all navy vessels. Officials credited Newport News Ship Company and key crew for a flawless run with cheers from 400 aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Hmit
Maine
Williams. Cowles
Kearsarge
Newport News Ship Company
Charles Orcutt
Buffalo
Boston Harbor
Confidence
Boston
Orcutt
Iwanna
Navy Yard
Naval Board
Frank Howes
Merchant and Miners’ Transportation Company
Chicago
Baltimore
Boon Island
Trojans
Walter A. Post
Howes
Quartermaster Bendixon
James Rowbottom
Neal Christiansen
James Williamson
L. Wood
Judd
Beecham's Pills Promote Health and Vitality
An advertisement promotes Beecham's Pills as a remedy helping digestion and general vitality. It likens the body to machinery and promises renewed snap and vigor from proper digestive function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecham
Continuous Chain Bridge Metaphor in Medical Ad
An advertisement markets Dr Burkhart's Vegetable Compound as a universal remedy. It uses a bridge metaphor to claim continuous action from disease to health. It promises thirty days’ treatment for fifty cents and a six months option with a money back guarantee if no cure. It lists rheumatism catarrh constipation and blood diseases as targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingting
China
Burkhart
Richard Olney Speaks thrice at Leahy senate rallies
Three rallies in Wards 10 12 and 18 in support of David D. Leahy for Senator featured speakers Hon. Richard Olney 2d and others. Attendees heard presentations at Democratic clubrooms on Pleasant street Minot Hall and the Tammany Club with presiding officers Francis J. Carroll John V. Neary and BE. A. Harney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David D. Leahy
Richard Olney
John A. Sullivan
John A. Kelcher
James A. Gallivan
Frank J. O'Toole
James H. Doyle
William B. Larkin
Pleasant Street
Francis J. Carroll
Minot Hall
John V. Neary
Tammany Club
Whittier Street
BE. A. Harney
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles and Protruding Piles
The advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT provides a guaranteed cure for piles within 6 to 14 days. It promises a refund of money if the treatment fails. The product is priced at 50 cents.
Brookline Man Awarded $118 511 in City Land Case
F H White of Brookline won a verdict of 118 511 against the city for park land taken. He refused Judge Sheldon’s spring offer to reduce damages or grant a new trial after a 214 119.65 award and a prior offer of 136 000. the final award is nearly 20 000 less than that offer would have produced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
F. H. White
Brookline
Three Killed by Dynamite Near Aurora in Two Blasts
An explosion 35 miles east of Aurora Missouri killed two men and seriously injured 18 others. A second blast 10 miles away killed one more man and injured seven. All the injured are expected to survive.
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Aurora
Here
Prominent Bostonians Seek Funds to Aid Chinese Victims
An appeal for funds to aid the local Chinese in their legal redress for injuries from a recent raid was issued by Moorfield Storey Winslow Warren Thomas J. Gargan Archibald M Howe William Lloyd Garrison and Philip G Peabody. Subscriptions go to Mr. Garrison care of the Chinese consulate 2 Kilby Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorfield Storey
Winslow Warren
Thomas J. Gargan
Archibald M. Howe
William Lloyd Garrison
Philip G. Peabody
Mr. Garrison
Kilby Street
Reed Morrison Wedding in Brookline Station
Miss Katherine Morrison married Peter Reed of Brookline last evening. The bride wore white crepe de chine and carried lilies of the valley. She was attended by Miss Tena Reed.
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Katherine Morrison
Peter Reed
Brookline
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Catarrh
Claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures catarrh of the nose throat stomach and bowels as a constitutional remedy. Describes catarrh damaging lungs digestive organs and general health and urges readers to obtain Hood's with testimonials available by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Hood CO
Lowell
Mass
Canadians urged to accept Alaskan tribunal verdict
Canadians are urged to accept the Alaska boundary tribunal decision despite initial objections. The World editorial argues that Sir Louis Jette and A. M. Aylesworth refused to sign a document ceding disputed Alaska territory. It criticizes U S representatives as politicians and notes past negotiations and the neutral arbitrator proposal. It concludes Canada must take the medicine, bitter as it is.
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Toronto
Ont
Alaska Boundary
United States
Root
Turner
Lodge
Washington
Canada
Lord Alverstone
Alaska
McGill Surveys Alaska Boundary Decision Support
Mr. Arthur A. McGill a Ward 21 Republican and former Eugene Foss campaign manager told a Post reporter Canada should fault none in the joint commission award and that the decision strengthens U S Canadian ties and opens Canadian markets to U S products. Alexander Falconer Jr a lawyer at 15 Court Square echoed similar views.
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Alaska
Arthur A. McGill
Ward 21
Republican Committee
Eugene Foss
Canada
Post
Joint Commission
United States
Jobt Commission
McGill
Alexander Falconer, Jr
Court Square
British Columbians Disgusted At Hearing News
In Victoria British Columbians react to the Alaskan boundary settlement with disgust. Public sentiment favors the Canadian commissioners Sir Louis Jette and Mr Aylesworth while condemning British negotiators for compromising to preserve friendship with the United States.
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Victoria
B. C
Canada
Louis Jette
Aylesworth
Great Britain
United States
Comment on Alaska boundary decision echoes across papers
London editors portray the Alaska boundary ruling as regrettable but honorable, with both afternoon and morning papers sharing a similar verdict. The consensus notes a difficult but principled outcome and expresses cautious acceptance.
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London
Child Labor Charged in Massachusetts Mills
In Philadelphia on October 21 during the textile convention a discussion on child labor arose. Representative Joseph G. Jackson of Fall River accused Massachusetts laws of not being enforced in Fall River New Bedford and Lowell.
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Philadelphia
Joseph G. Jackson
Fall River
Massachusetts
New Bedford
Lowell
Aluminum Utensils Prove Durable in Long Test
A New York trial left an aluminum tea kettle on a gas flame for seven hours daily over 38 days with no damage. Users in Jordan Marsh showrooms watch demonstrations of aluminum utensils, praising their nonstick joints free design, light weight, rust resistance, and suitability for delicate foods.
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New York
Jordan
Marsh
Socialist Rally in Ward 16 Kidney Upham Hall Speaker slate
The Socialists of Ward 16 opened their state campaign with a rally in Winthrop Hall Upham's Corner. Governor candidate John C. Chase led the event with M H Yonson presiding and speakers Dr George W Galvin Mrs Merrifield and Joseph P Nelson present.
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Ward 16
Winthrop Hall
Upham’s Corner
John C. Chase
M. H. Yonson
George W. Galvin
Merrifield
Joseph P. Nelson
Death by gas ends life of Mr. Rollins at 518 Massachusetts Ave
Mrs. Rollins defends her husband in a gas asphyxiation at their home. The body was found after 5 PM Tuesday with investigators ruling out murder. A second victim, Ryan, from 55 Rutland Street, is identified with police custody over belongings as the investigation continues.
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Charles A. Rollins
Massachusetts Avenue
Georgia
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Draper
Rollins
Eliza Farwell
Rockland
Rollins House
Post
Miss Rosie Bruce Case Attracts Medical Attention
Exeter on October 21 reports Miss Rosie Bruce of Portsmouth Avenue slept five days, drawing focus from local doctors in the area.
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Exeter
Rosie Bruce
Portsmouth Avenue
Kansas Divorce Valid Here Judge Rules
Judge Fessenden in Suffolk Superior Court dismissed Emma L. Stiles v John L. Stiles ruling a Kansas divorce valid and enforceable here. The case followed Mrs Stiles seeking separate maintenance after an earlier appeal. the judge held a Kansas divorce is fully binding in Suffolk County.
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Fessenden
Emma L. Stiles
John L. Stiles
Kansas
Suffolk County
Veterans Honored at Boston Boot and Shoe Club Dinner
The 108th monthly dinner at Hotel Brunswick featured veterans as guests of honor. Notables included Dwight O. Judd Colonel N. P. Hallowell Alfred Roe William M. Olin Albert A. Pope Charles B. Hapgood Edmund Rice and others. George C. Houghton served as toastmaster with speakers Alfred Roe Hapgood Judd Olin and Hallowell.
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Boston Boot and Shoe Club
Brunswick
Dwight O. Judd
N. P. Hallowell
Alfred S. Roe
William M. Olin
Albert A. Pope
Charles B. Hapgood
Edmund Rice
George H. Nason
John E. Gilman
Silas A. Barton
Waltham
Charles D. Nash
Whitman
Elisha T. Harvell
Rockland
Wilfred A. Weatherbee
Francis L. Pratt
William L. Coon
Joseph Halstrick
Charles A. Mooar
Boot and Shoe Club
George C. Houghton
Alfred §. Roe
Hapgood
Judd
Olin
Hallowell
Fat loss treatment mail offer promises free trial
A terse sales pitch promises a treatment that reportedly melts fat and claims to have relieved thousands. The offer then says it will mail a free sample upon receipt of the recipient’s name and address. The message uses urgent language to provoke action.
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F. J. Kellogg
Kellogg Bldg
Battle Creek
Mich
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THES
Herbert Tewksbury
Atlantic Avenue
Gooston
Quinona
C. A. Churchill
Cook Avenue
Weymouth
F. J. Hall
Yorktown Court
North Cambridge
THE
Quinona CO
Hartford Street
Hartford
Queen OF
the Ocean
Bren
Reed—Morrison
Jordan Marsh
Socialist Rally
Lestve Brome
C. A. Rollins
Ryan
Thompson’s Spa
Washington Street
J. S. Waterman & Sons
Washington St
Dudley Street
Roxbury
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