Dysentery cured at 88 thanks to Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey
Silas Dunton of Millbury Massachusetts, aged 88, credits Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey with curing his dysentery after a severe summer illness. He notes daily use and cites a doctor and nurse tending him for months, though a friend doubts the need for more years at his age. The claim is dated May 18, 1906.
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Silas Dunton
Millbury
Mass
Duffy
Dunton
Mr. Dunton
Millbury, Mass
Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Advertisement Claim
An old promotional text extols Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey as a pure medicinal stimulant and tonic that strengthens nerves, muscles, and blood, aids digestion, and nourishes the body. It targets men, women, and children, claiming it can make the old young again. The ad warns to buy only genuine bottles from registered sellers and avoid bulk purchases.
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Duffy
Pettieeien
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
Lipton vows new challenge for America's Cup in coming years
Sir Thomas Lipton, honored at a Brooklyn Yacht Club dinner with 200 yacht club leaders present, pledged he will not rest until lifting the America's Cup. He indicated a possible challenge next year and a race possibly in 1908 or 1909, praising New York rules favoring yacht construction over mere racing machines. He received a gold nugget watch fob bearing the Brooklyn pennant and a diamond star.
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New York
Brooklyn Yacht Club
Thomas Lipton
America
Sir Thomas
Brooklyn
Pythians Adopt Anti Liquor Statute
New Orleans October 25 The supreme lodge Knights of Pythias passed a sweeping anti liquor statute aimed at barring from entry wholesale liquor dealers and hotel bar operators. It covers professional gambling saloon keepers bartenders and others dealing in spiritous vinous or malt liquors.
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New Orleans
Supreme Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Tragedy in Fayston: 30 Year Old Saw Mill Worker Shot
Harrison Corless, 17, under surveillance in North Fayston after the death of Henry Tracy, 30, found shot multiple times by the roadside. Investigators say Corless admits firing the shots, but questions remain about motive and mental state. An autopsy is planned in Burlington and Wakefield.
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Montpelier
Harrison Corless
North Fayston
Henry Tracy
Corless
Tracy
Benjamin Gatgs
Frank Tracy
Henry Lanson
North
Fayston
Steele
Burlington
Howe
Wakefield
District Attorney Langdon Suspended by San Francisco Officials
Acting Mayor Gallagher suspends District Attorney Langdon from office with Board of Supervisors approval. Langdon must appear in one week to show cause why he should not be removed. He is a gubernatorial candidate on the Independence League ticket amid concerns over 30 days of absence during a crime wave.
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San Francisco
Gallagher
Langdon
Board of Supervisors
Independence . League
Saupe
Ex Senator Burton Begins Six Month Jail Term
Ex senator J R Burton of Kansas started a six month jail sentence in Ironton Missouri after a misconduct in office conviction and expulsion from the U S Senate. His wife has rented rooms near the jail and will live with him during the term. The first day he received sheriff permission to walk with his wife in the village triggering protests and a muddle for the sheriff.
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Ironton
J. R. Burton
Kansas
United States Senate
Burton
A. 8. Hinchey
Autoist Sought After Bicycle Crash Injures Peterson
Cambridge police seek the driver who struck Andrew Peterson on Massachusetts avenue in North Cambridge. The cyclist, from Arlington at 9 Tufts street, was knocked from his bicycle and taken to Cambridge Hospital with a fractured leg last night.
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Andrew Peterson
Cambridge
Son
Tufts Street Place
Arlington
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge Hospital
Women arm themselves as robberies rise in Framingham
Framingham reports a spike in small firearm sales as women carry more protection after police fail to apprehend robbers who have been beating women.
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South
Framingham
Mayor Alone Can Prevent Big Strike In Boston
Boston faces a strike of all schoolhouse construction unless the mayor and schoolhouse commissioners grant union labor and conditions. C L U President Huddell says the strike rests with Mayor Fitzgerald, following a sheet metal workers dispute at Charlestown high school. Delegates from Hatters Union named to attend the AFL convention. Boiler Makers addressed by national officials.
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Boston
al U
Huddell
C. L.U
Conference Committee
Fitzgerald
Charlestown
Gommissioner
Sturgis
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Cupid Hall
John A. Moffit
Martin Lawler
John P. Mahar
Hatters’ Union
American Federation of Labor
Minneapolis
Dunne
Chicago
Hadlock
New Haven
Boiler Makers’ Union
Boyle Bros
Labor unions elect leaders amid reception in Boston
Huddell received a festive reception as Boston labor figures gathered to elect him president of the Boston Labor Union. The Stone Masons Union approved resolutions and prepared frames for formal action while representatives from Journeymen Lathers Union and related trades were in town for meetings and discussions.
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Huddell
Boston Labor Union
Stone Masons’ Union
Aoe
Ronald Meteuponaidar
Mnet
Thomas Gwesney
Hochester
Journeymen Lathers’ Union
Friends Honor William Withers With Watch Charm
Members of the Premium Associates presented William Withers at his home 26 Clive Street Jamaica Plain with a diamond studded watch charm. The event included speeches and music with Norman Steeves singing, Edward Roberts performing, and Fred Locke sharing anecdotes about being 47 and still a bachelor.
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William Withers
Clive Street
Jamaica Plain
Norman Steeves
Edward Roberts
Killarney
Fred Locke
Woman Drowns After Struggle On Castle Island Bridge
A 70 year old woman, identified as Aida Clarke, died after plunging from the Castle Island bridge while pleading for help. Crowley, Flaherty, and ONeill saved the boaters and pulled her from the water. she was taken to Carney Hospital by police, where she later died.
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Fred Erself
Tryis
Aida
Juiia Clarke
Gebirhdale
Castle Island
Carney Hospital
Luce, longtime Bath city liquor agent, dies at 78
George W. Luce died tonight in Bath after serving 11 years as the city liquor agent. A Civil War veteran, he was 78 years old.
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Bath
George W. Luce
Fire ruins Chamber of Commerce building in Kansas City
A devastating blaze in Kansas City Kansas destroyed the Chamber of Commerce building. Four people are dead and eight others fatally injured with about 60 more hurt. A partial list of identified victims includes D. R. Young and Charles A. Lynch and Finham, a wagon maker, died at a hospital.
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Chamber of Commerce Yiding
Kansas City
Kan
D. R. Young
Charles A. Lynch
Hi Sparks
J.finham
London Meat Condemned From U S And Argentina
In a House of Commons reply President Burns said 418 tons of meat seized at Smithfield between July 19 and Sept 13, including 24 tons from the United States and 232 tons from Argentina.
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London
House of Commons
Burns
Smithfield
United States
Debility Treatment Highlighted by Dr Williams Pink Pills
A Watertown stenographer credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing over a year of general debility and related symptoms. The ad claims the pills rebuild red blood and nourish organs, with prices 80 cents per box and six boxes for 2.50, from the Dr Williams Medicine Co. in Schenectady New York.
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Lula M. Metzger
Mill Street
Watertown
N.Y
Dr. Williams
Will Benant
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Wagon Wheel Kills Child in Street Accident
Eddie Maloof four, of 9 Albany Street, died after a wagon wheel crushed him at Tyler and Beach Streets. He played with friends, did not notice the wagon, and was carried to Station 4. Parents and friends mourn the sudden death.
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Eddie Maloof
Albany Street
Tyler
Beach Streets
Tyler Street
Station 4
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Nf .S
Lipton’s
Vermont
DIST
Peterson
Cobb
Aldrich A Bist Toe
Washington St
LABOR
Withers
Washington Street
Aida Germain
Agurndale
Bath Liquor
ET _ PEABODY Shaw
U. S
Roe A
Bours
Court St
Sudbury
St. i
Wagon Wheel
Martha Dean Patterns
Fevorite
Aitea
Ress
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