Family Scored by Judge in Desertion Case
Judge White withheld harsh verdicts as Mrs. Frank Ambrose sought support from funds tied to her husband who vanished with another woman. Evidence showed $3690 trust funds for their son, while the wife testified she had received only $76 from dividends since the desertion. The judge urged amicable settlement by Nov 2 or he would order the money redirected to the husband with a maintenance fund for the wife and child.
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White
Frank’c. Ambrose
Charles M. Draper
Ambrose
Boston
Frank
George C. Ambrose
Judge White
More Beer Less Strong Drink Promotes Temperance
Temperance workers hail increased beer consumption as progress toward temperance. Superintendent Williamson of the Anti-Saloon League cites 160,000,000 more gallons of beer consumed last year, with spirits falling. He argues beer aids health and digestion with low alcohol, endorsing Pabst Blue Ribbon as a wholesome temperance drink brewed with eight day malt and purity.
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Williamson
Anti-Saloon League
Cleveland
Supt
Pabst Beer Ad Mentioned With Blue Ribbon Label
An old newspaper fragment mentions Pabst Blue Ribbon beer and includes a call to ask for Pabst by name. The brief ad line implies a retail ask rather than a narrative detail, reflecting local marketing phrasing.
Two Women Fight on Atlantic Avenue in Jamaica Plain
Two fashionably dressed women Marjorie and Katherine from Jamaica Plain fought on Atlantic Avenue near State Street. They damaged hats hair and clothing during about ten minutes of hand to hand combat before bystanders and an officer ended the altercation. A cab and group of students were involved as the scene moved toward Boylston and Washington streets.
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Atlantic Avenue
State Street
Marjorie
Katherine
Jamaica Plain
Boylston
Washington Streets
Beagh Street
Boylston Street
Immigration total seen at 1.4 million this year
Secretary Metcalf disclosed after a White House meeting that total immigration to the United States this year may reach 1,400,000. The statement followed a brief talk with the President as Metcalf left the White House.
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Washington
United States
Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
White House
Mother Pleads for Freedom of Her Counterfeiter Son
Mrs. Nellie Wiggin of Meredith New Hampshire petitions President Roosevelt for clemency for her son Edward Wiggin serving five years for counterfeiting in this city. Wiggin reputedly had a good character in Meredith before his arrest as part of a counterfeit ring led by Dr F B Williams and linked to the passing of counterfeit ten dollar notes. The elder Wiggin visited New Hampshire public figures to gain support while sacrificing earnings to fund the campaign for a pardon. Warden Bridges says he is a model prisoner with about two years remaining unless pardoned.
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Nellie Wiggin
Meredith
N. H
Edward Wiggin
Ghazipala
Mrs. Wiggin
Wiggin
F. B. Wiliams
Myrtle Street
Robert Thompson
Wilson
Charlestown
Bridges
Mrs Burton Feeds Husband in Jail on Vacation Visit
IRONTON Missouri October 24 Half hour liberty and a walk to his wife's boarding house eased the first day of former United States Senator Joseph R Burton in the Iron County jail His meals are prepared and carried to him by his wife who calls the imprisonment a vacation She plans to continue delivering meals daily and criticizes Texas Senator Bailey for supporting his expulsion efforts.
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Ironton
Iron County
United States
Joseph R. Burton
Burton
Marshall
Aalon
Supreme Court
Senator Bailey
Texas
United States Senate
Bailey
New York Ones All to Tammany Says Croker
Berlin October 24 Richard Croker in the Telegraph interview defends Tammany Hall against corruption labels. He argues any dishonorable act by a member reflects on all, cites bridges elevated rail and public buildings as Tammany’s merit, and says reformers did little for New York. He claims Tammany is democratic and supports equal rights for foreigners and the poor.
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New York
Tammany
Croker
Berlin
The
Telegraph
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Hall
Unknown disease causes panic in Marinere Harbor NY
An un diagnosed fever illness has spread through Marinere Harbor Staten Island with more than 300 cases and two deaths. Residents sell homes and relocate as doctors seek answers. The disease begins with high fever followed by red blotches on the body.
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New York
Marinere” Harbor
Staten Island
Ita
Postoffice Expenses Jump Increases in Salaries and Service
Washington Oct 24 Postmaster General Cortelyou has sent to the Treasury estimates for the coming fiscal year. Salaries in the post office department are set at 1 528 920 up 121 530 from the current year. Maintenance of the postal service stands at 206 662 190 up 15 000 000 from the present appropriation. The figures, though large, are described as a normal advance to meet growing needs and public demand for better facilities.
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Washington
Cortelyou
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Postoffice Department
Postal Service
Post Office Department
Seare
Governor Cobb Arrives After Record NY to Boston Run
The new Eastern Steamship Company steamer Governor Cobb, 306 feet long with turbine engines, reached port after averaging 18 4-10 knots from New York to Boston. Captain Samuel F. Pike praised the vessel, noting its vibration-free ride and ample passenger accommodations.
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New York
Boston
Governor Cobb
International
Eastern Steamship Company
Metropolis
Cobb
Union Wharf
8S. F. Pike
Delaware River
Distinguished Company Honors Educator at Tremont Temple
A distinguished gathering at Tremont Temple honored Michael Agnanos, Greco American educator and philanthropist, former Perkins Institution director. Attendees included Governor Guild, Mayor Fitzgerald, Julia Ward Howe, Frank B. Sanborn, and others. Eliot of Harvard sent regrets. Prayer by Rev Frothingham. addresses by Guild, Fitzgerald, Sanborn, and Manatt. Howe read a tribute poem.
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Tremont Temple
Michael Anagnos
Howe
Perkins Institution
Massachusetts
School For the Blind
Francis H. Appleton
Governor Guild
Fitzgerald
Julia Ward Howe
Amory I. Lawrence
William Endicott, Jr
Bishop Lawrence
John Parmenides
Boston
Frank B. Sanborn
Edwin E. Allen
Pennsylvania School For Blind
John F. Bledso
Maryland School For Blind
Charles . Flelacher
Eliot
Harvard
P. R. Frothingham
Curtis Guild, Jr
John F. Fitzgerald
Concord
Lawrence
Irving Manatt
Bro University
Julia Ward
Nestor .Soussides
Police Inquire Over City Bill For Pay Raise
Police officers press City Hall over a salary bill. The measure proposes a raise for patrolmen with over ten years of service and all sergeants. The bill has lingered idle in city government.
Indicted Ice Man Surrenders to Police
Charles A Davis turned himself in at police headquarters yesterday after an indictment charging him and others with conspiracy to raise ice prices. He posted bail of two thousand dollars and was released.
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Ice Man
Charles A “Davis
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Pabst
Blue Ribbon
BEN C.O
Carr
London
E. R. Hawkins & Co
Washington St
Tailor
SMD. Fey
Anagnos
Mammoth Turbine
Gov. Cobb
St. John
Samuel F. Pike
International Division
Calvin Austin
St. Croix
God
Hartshorn
Mani
Arin Baal
KODAK
Copley Hall
Dixon
Pureifa
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