Warns Chase-Chace Members of Big Bunco Plot
The seventh annual Chase-Chace Family Association reunion at the Vendome heard a warning from President J. C. Chase of Derry New Hampshire about a Western syndicate using the English fortune swindle to bilk members. About 100 members attended as officers were announced including John C. Chase as president and Omar P. Chase as secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase-Chace Family Association
Vendome
J. C. Chase
Derry
N. H
England
Western Association
Guild
P. N. Chase
Sugar Loaf
N. Y
Anna Gibson Chase
Malden
Reuben R. Baker
Quincy
Martha A. Baker
Wellfleet
John C. Chase
William M. Chase
Concord
Wayland J. Chase
D. D
Morgan Hill
Ill
Emory A. Chase
Catskill
Thomas W. Chace
East Greenwich
R. I
Arthur Chase
Ware
Andrew J. Stevens
M. D
Omar P. Chase
Andover
Mass
M. L. C. Smith
Hartford
Conn
A Woman's Health Playbook from Mrs Pinkham's Advice
A period advertisement extols wives as partners to successful husbands and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. B of Tacoma Washington about relief from inflammation and headaches after use. It invites readers to write for free advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Pink
Lydia B. Eickbem
South 10Th Ag
Tacoma
Wash
Ainsley
Augusta
City Sq
Hale Hospital
Haverhill
St. Luke's Hospital
Boston
Quinona Co
Hartford St
Mass
More Tobacco Men Arrested In Salem Street Case
Six cigar and tobacco manufacturers on Salem street were arrested by federal officers for violating internal revenue laws. The defendants allegedly failed to enter leaf tobacco purchases from late 1908 and made fraudulent entries. Six men including Greenberg, Rabenowitch, Fox, Shapiro, Certoff, and Silverman pleaded not guilty and were released on bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Street
Internal Revenue
James D. Gill
Barnard Greenberg
Jacob Rabenowitch
Greenberg
Pope Greets Bishops Stang and Tierney in Private Audience
In Rome on September 7, the Pope received in a private and cordial audience the Bishop of Hartford Michael Tierney and the Bishop of Fall River William Stang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Hartford
Michael Tierney
Fall River
William Stang
Longshoremen Row Over Boston & Maine Strike
Isaac B. Sanderson arrived in Portsmouth from Gloucester to address the Boston and Maine local on the strike at the docks. The stoppage ended a month ago, but manager James Roughan refused to reinstate old workers some of whom served up to forty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
Isaac B. Sanderson
Longshoremen’s International Union of
Detroit
Gloucester
Boston & Maine
James Roughan
Mail Drivers Strike Causes Little Delay
New York reports minimal mail disruption in business districts as 300 drivers strike, affecting collection and distribution. No significant delays observed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston man sends Labor Day address apology with $1000 check
Thomas W. Lawson of Boston missed his Labor Day address in Kansas City due to business engagements. He sent a letter of apology and regret, which arrived today accompanied by a $1000 check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Beehive Found in Chestnut Tree at Enfield Farm
In Enfield Massachusetts on September 7 a large beehive was found inside a chestnut tree cut down on Frank Barlow’s property. About 40 pounds of honey were taken from the hive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enfield
Mass
Frank Barlow
Nominations to Be Read Today at Democratic HQ
Today at 9 o clock the Democratic nomination papers for State county and councillor offices will be opened at the Democratic city headquarters. Several candidates filed papers yesterday and Charlestown faces a broad battle for Senator Representative and county delegations. Ignatius McDonough filed for the fifth Suffolk senatorial district opposing Senator Leahy. Ex Alderman John J Flanagan filed for the Senate in the sixth district against Senator Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luce
Charlestown
Ignatius McDonough
Suffolk
David D. Leahy
John J. Flanagan
Senate
Daniel D. Lane
Ward
Massachusetts bond rule limits money orders via steamship offices
A Septem ber 1 effective law requires a $15 000 bond with the state treasurer for all money order dealers linked to steamship ticket offices. Only 15 of about 150 traders have filed bonds, sparking legal challenges from bankers who could lose customers, while compliant firms fear business harm amid pending enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Brothers Found Guilty Of Robbing Employer
Harry and William Datesbury aged 20 and 21 were found guilty of stealing 90 coats valued at 360 dollars from their employer Charles H Holmes of 146 Lincoln Street. William received two months and the younger brother was placed on probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
William Datesbury
Charles H. Holmes
Lincoln Street
William
Wells Keeping Firemen Busy In Boston
Commissioner Wells of the Boston fire department orders semi annual inspections of men and apparatus every spring and fall to raise overall readiness. The program aims to identify weak spots, standardize equipment, and improve transfers while highlighting skilled personnel for specialized tasks. The first phase started with Ladder Company and Engine 2 and Ladder 13 visiting headquarters for evaluations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Fire Department
Wells
Miss Mary Webb Forgets Name In Court Fire Case
In Dorchester court Miss Mary Webbs, charged with setting fire to her own house, could not recall her name. Dr. Jelly, insanity expert, to keep her under watch a few days longer as she appears weaker and may die, leaving the aged cripple almost helpless in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester Court
Mary Webbs
Jelly
U S Deserter Surrenders in Worcester
A 26 year old man named Villa Young walked to Worcester police headquarters seeking return to the army. He said he deserted from Fort Slocum New York about two weeks earlier and asked to be sent back with rations and his musket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
United States Army
Villa Young
Fort Slocum
N. Y
Marriage License Issued To Clough and Ross
At Gretna Green Providence Rhode Island on September 7 a marriage license was issued to William Plummer Clough 25 a physician of New London New Hampshire and Bertha Heloise Ross 22 of Roxbury Massachusetts daughter of Walter Ross a civil engineer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
William Plummer Clough
New London
N. H
Bertha Heloise Ross
Roxbury
Mass
Walter Ross
New Russell Enters Field For Governor’s Council
Thomas H. Russell a 24 year old Republican from Ward 10 aims for the Governor’s Council. He hails from a Russell lineage linked to ex Governor William E. Russell, born 1874 at 3 St James Avenue, educated at Prince Grammar School Boston Latin Harvard 96 and BU Law. He runs with Russell & Russell on State Street and boasts a state rope climb record while leading YMCA athletic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
William E. Russell
Thomas H. Russell
Ward
Thomas H
Charles Theodore Russell
Mr. Russell
St. James Avenue
Prince Grammar School
Boston Latin
Harvard University
Boston University Law School
McKinley
Republican Party
Russells
Post
Russell & Russell
State Street
Y. M. C. A. Athletic Association
Athletic League of North America
Battleship Massachusetts Arrives With Boiler Leak at Charlestown
The battleship Massachusetts reached Charlestown Navy Yard yesterday with a leak in a boiler. Torpedo boat Stewart accompanied her to the dock after a stop at Provincetown where the North Atlantic squadron is rendezvoused under Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans. Yard officials expect a repair within a few days as the fleet coal up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Charlestown Navy Yard
Stewart
Provincetown
Robley D. Evans
City Liable for Negligence of Streets Superintendent
The Massachusetts Supreme Court held that a city is liable for the negligence of its streets superintendent. Evelyn Dickinson sued the city of Boston for injuries from a windblown lamp post near Tyler street and Eddy place on Feb 3, 1899, yielding $5380 in the Superior Court. The lamp post lay two feet outside the legal highway limits, yet the city’s voluntary street lighting created an incidental benefit and established liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Evelyn Dickinson
Boston
Tyler Street
Eddy Place
Lowell Mother Hears Of Filipino Battle Brave Son
A Lowell letter states Private William S. Wells of Troop G Fourth Cavalry fought 11 Moros and is dying in the Philippines. His mother Mrs Ida Pitre, living at 30 Perking Street, recalls her brave son who last visited Lowell over two years ago when his ship Brooklyn was in Boston Harbor for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Lowell
Frank L. Nelson
Troop G
Fourth Cavalry
Charles LaFlamme
William S. Wells
LaFlamme
Wells
Ida Pitre
Perking Street
Brooklyn
Boston Harbor
Remarkable cucumber arch wedding in Middletown
In Middletown on September 6 Nellie Caring Arnois wed Robert M. Ford of Freetown under a natural cucumber vine arch fashioned by the bride. The rustic ceremony drew local interest as a unique wedding setting using garden produce as an archway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
N. Y
Nellie Caring Arnois
Robert M. Ford
Freetown
Funeral Rites for Mrs Galligan as Mother Passes
Funeral services for Mrs Galligan were held at St James Church Somerville. Her mother Mrs Ellen Whalen died at her home 4 Frost Avenue after learning of the galligan death. Mrs Galligan died Monday from kidney trouble and the two deaths follow years of fragile health. Burial for Mrs Galligan was in St Pauls Cemetery Arlington. Funeral services for Mrs Whalen will be held tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Et Galligan
Somerville
Thorns
Ellen Whalen
Frost Avenue
Galligan
Conservatives of the Chinese debated at Quaker Hill talk
Dr. George William Knox of Union Theological Seminary spoke at Quaker Hill conference in Pawling New York predicting China will adopt much of modern civilization soon, influenced by Japanese example and teachings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawling
N. Y
Quaker Hill Conference
George William Knox
Union Theological Seminary
China
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M. O'Keeffe
Walter Baker
O’keeffe
Pitcher’s Castoria
P. C. S. Brand
Blackstone St
Luna
Moon Club
Norumbega
Chase-Chaces
Bessie Ainsley
Stang
LABOR
Judge Hall
Stingaree
Chaper Headquarters
Committee OF 7
Brothers
Nual Inspection
Mary Webb
U. S
Gretna Green
New Russell
Prince ST
van Camp
van Camp Packing Co
Indianapolis
Ind
Ray
Ape
Mls
Dors
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