Abnormal Infant Mortality in Fall River scrutinized
Fall River faces extraordinarily high infant mortality with 305 deaths per 1000 live births in 1900 ranking near the worst in the North. Local leaders blame working mothers and feeding practices, while doctors and mill owners doubt a simple remedy exists and consider education and better child care measures.
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Fall River
United States
Chicago
New York
Boston
Biddeford
Lowell
Mass
Providence
William Hard
Board of Health
Efard
Mr. Hard
Holy Name Societies Drill for Catholic Centenary Parade
Catholic diocese centenary parade plans gain momentum as Holy Name branches drill in Roxbury Cambridge and surrounding areas. Archbishop O Connell's commemorative guidance spurs training with 2000 spectators possible and Major Sullivan supervising 1200 plus marchers ahead of next Friday.
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Society of the Holy Name
Boston
O’connell
Cambridge
Roxbury
South Boston
East Boston
Brookline
Jamaica Plain
Battleship Fleet on Way to China
The United States Commission to the Tokio exposition sails with naval honors awaiting imperial decoration. Francis B. Loomis Frederick J W Skiff and Francis D Miller will receive high orders while John C O Laughlin and F A Newcomb get lower class decorations.
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China
United States Commission
Tokio Exposition
Francis B. Loomis
Frederick J. W. Skiff
Francis D. Miller
John C. O’laughlin
F. A. Newcomb
Fear of Assassinations Cloud Amoy Welcome for American Fleet
Chinese authorities fear revolutionists threaten high official assassinations during the Amoy reception for the American fleet. The event proceeds with naval guests, imperial commissioners, and a full schedule of dinners and boat races, while a 120 interpreter corps and Namporto Temple open to guests amid typhoon damage and heightened security.
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Amoy
Sah
Admiral Emory
Prince Yu Lang
Liang Tun-Yen
Peking
Emory
Admiral Sah
Imperial Commissioners
Young Men’s Christian Association
Canton
Namporto
Don’t Cough All Winter Lung Haro Cures Phlegm Fast
A health brief proclaims Lung Haro loosens phlegm and relieves coughs quickly during winter. The claim centers on a remedy said to clear chest congestion with rapid action.
First Woman Set to Break Ground on Waltham School Board
The candidate, not a reformer, anticipates becoming the first woman elected to the Waltham School Board, signaling a historic shift in local education leadership.
Sears Seeks Waltham School Board Republican Nomination
Dr Eloise A Sears announces candidacy to become the first woman elected to the Waltham School Board since incorporation. Indorsed by the Waltham Woman's Club, five candidates compete for three seats with two incumbents seeking reelection and a spirited battle expected for the remaining spot.
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Waltham
Eloise A. Sears
Waltham Woman’s Club
Joseph A Haskins Dies in Dorchester at 61
Joseph Anthony Haskins a Hanoverian who led German American circles in Boston died at his Dorchester home 21 Mt Vernon street. He was 61 and a pioneer member of the German Catholic Church on Shawmut Avenue.
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Joseph Anthony Haskins
Boston
Mt. Vernon Street
Dorchester
Shawmut Avenue
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by Paz ointment Guarantee
An old advertisement promises to cure blind, bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days with Paz Ointment. If not cured, money is refunded. The item costs 60 cents.
Police search train for fugitive passenger
Acting on advice from Indianapolis Boston police searched the Southwestern Limited arriving Boston at 9 30 last night boarding at Huntington avenue station. They hunted an alleged fugitive from justice and a young woman who were said to be passengers. No one matched the description. Authorities believe the man may have alighted at Springfield or Worcester before continuing to Boston by automobile.
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Indianapolis
Boston
Southwestern Limited
Huntington Avenue
Boston & Albany
Justice
Springfield
Worcester
Orville Wright Breaks Thigh Heals as Bones Knit
Orville Wright, the aeroplanist, who narrowly escaped death in an Fort Myer Va accident five weeks ago, is set to return home to Dayton. The broken thigh is the main injury and the splint was removed today. X ray shows the fracture bones knitting perfectly.
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Washington
Orville Wright
Fort Myer
Dayton
Hart Matched to Fight Will at Philadelphia Nov 14
Marvin Hart the Kentucky heavyweight is matched to box John Wille at the National Athletic Club of Philadelphia on November 14. Jack McGuigan is named referee for the bout.
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Marvin Hart
Kentucky
John Wille
National Athletic Club of Philadelphia
Jack McGuigan
James H. Williams Dies in Bellows Falls Leader in Business and Politics
James Henry Williams a longtime business and political figure in Vermont died at his home in Bellows Falls. Born July 19, 1843, he served as president of the Vermont Valley railroad at the time of his death.
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Bellows Falls
James Henry Williams
Mr. Williams
Vermont Valley Railroad
President Roosevelt Praises Marathon Big Stick Letter
Washington high notes receipt of the Marathon Big Stick sent by John Hayes the England race winner The White House dated Oct 24 1908 expresses pleasure at Hayes letter and the gesture praising his citizenry hard work play and duty The president invites Hayes to visit when in the neighborhood signed Theodore Roosevelt
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New York
Jonn Ja Hayes
England
Roosevelt
Hayes
White House
Washington, D. C
Theodore Roosevelt
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