Nan Patterson Back From Gans Nelson Fight
Nan Patterson, the Florodora girl linked to the Cesar Young killing, travelled through Denver en route from Goldfield Nevada after witnessing the Gans Nelson prize fight. She demanded top class train service, displaying a large roll of money as she bought a first class ticket with a drawing room.
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Denver
Col
Nan Patterson
Cesar Young
Goldfield
Nev
Gans
Nelson
Edgar D. Whitley
Colorado Midland ‘Road
Gans Nelson
McClellan Targets Bronx Park Commissioner in Political Move
Mayor McClellan demands the resignation of Bronx Park Commissioner George M. Walgrove, naming Joseph I. Berry as successor. He accuses Walgrove of using Parks Department for Haffen Tammany gains and signals further removals if he resists. The move is framed as a direct blow to Murphy and a warning to other officials.
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New York
McClellan
Charles F. Murphy
George M. Walgrove
Bronx
Murphy
Berry
Walgrove
Louis F. Haffen
The
Haffen
Tammany
Bronx Park
Joseph I. Berry
Department of Parks
Haffen Tammany
Bronxborough
Park Department
Hearst
Jerome
Deserter Bruff Leaves Navy Wife, Evicted in New York
Olga Maxwell claims marriage to Ensign Charles L Bruff. Bruff resigned from the navy for the good of the service after a tumultuous romance with Maxwell. His family reportedly paid bills before Bruff deserted her at the Alabama Hotel.
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Olga Maxwell
Ensign Bruff
New York
Charles Lawrence Bruff
United States Navy
Alabama
West Eleventh Street
Bruff
Miss Maxwell
Boston
C. C. Houghton
East Twenty-ninth Street
Clarice, Banks
Bessie Barton
Clarice Banks
Hollywood
West Thirty-ninth Street
Houghton
Providence
Navy
Engineer Huntley Sued for Breach of Promise in Lowell
Arthur E. Huntley, a widower and spare engine driver for the Boston and Maine line, faces a breach of promise suit filed in East Cambridge by Elizabeth A. Noonan. The case alleges he repeatedly promised to marry her and fathered a child, with hearing set for the first Monday in October and a $3000 claim.
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Lowell
Arthur E. Huntley
Elizabeth A. Noonan
Huntley
Miss Noonan
South
Walker Street
Ben-Ton Highlands
Bertha
Verda
Boston & Maine Railroad
Here
Boston
Best Tonic of the Age Promoted by Syracuse Man
A Syracuse resident T M Dorwin promotes a malt whiskey as a tonic claiming it helped him and recommending its use to friends. He states he sends a photo and speaks of its benefits in a July 2 1906 note from 101 Woodland Ave.
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T. M. Darwin
Syracuse
N. Y
Duffy
T. M. Dorwin
Woodland Ave
Syracuse, N. Y
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Medicine Ad Claims Purity
An advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a medicine and health tonic claiming it strengthens heart action and purifies the system. It warns buyers to seek the genuine sealed bottle labeled Old Chemist and notes a price of 1.00 with free medical booklet and advice from Duffy Malt Whiskey Car Rochester NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy
Duffy Malt
Rochester
N. Y
Fire Threat Mounts as Beachmont Cottage Fire Spreads
A stubborn fire in a small cottage and barn on Bellingham Avenue Beachmont spread to nearby cottages before the Revere fire department arrived. Damages run into several thousand dollars with Nickerson cottage likely around 1200 dollars. crippled alarm and damaged hose slowed efforts.
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Bellingham Avenue
Beachmont
Revere Department
Aevere
Alonzo Nickerson
Nickerson
Rich Silent Smith to Wed In Inverness
J H Smith of New York to marry Mrs Rhinelander Stewart after banns read at Alvin parish church Inverness shire. Stewart, recently divorced, faces public attention as Smith, famed as one of America's wealthiest men, inherited a large estate and hosted lavish splendor on Fifth Avenue. Stewart is sister to Mrs Anthony Drexel of Philadelphia.
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Inverness
J. H
James Henry Smith
Silent” Smith
United States
George Smith
William C. Whitney
Smith
Whitney
Fifth Avenue
Stewart
Mr. Smith
Anthony J. Drexel
Philadelphia
Shawmut Bank Imports $2 Million in Gold
The National Shawmut Bank imported $2,000,000 in gold from London, the largest sum ever brought in by a local bank. Officials said the funds are needed in the West and South to finance moving and gathering huge grain and cotton crops.
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National Shawmut Bank
London
Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted By Mail Sample
The ad touts Pyramid Pile Cure sent by mail for free trial with testimonials including Mrs. J Bond of Toronto. It claims the product relieves pain reduces congestion and allows work without surgery and offers a full treatment for 50 cents via mail order from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan.
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J. Bond
Toronto
Canada
Pears Ave
Pyramid Drug CO
Pyramid Building
Marshall
Michigan
Henry Siegel Co Celebrates First Anniversary in Boston
The Henry Siegel Company marked its first anniversary with a week long Boston celebration. The store featured autumn and electrical decorations, lowered prices across departments, and daily Empire Women's Orchestra concerts. Large crowds attended, reporting the day’s sales as the year’s best, with many congratulatory telegrams and floral tributes arriving from afar.
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Henry Siegel Company
Boston
Empire Women’s Orchestra
Atlantic City
Medford Young Woman Excels as Auto Driver
Miss Viola v Davenport a popular soprano and resident of 144 Washington street is regarded as among the best auto drivers in the state. She owns a Northern touring car and a Cadillac runabout and recently drove 175 miles with Miss Marguerite Fraser dining at Samoset House Plymouth. Davenport is the daughter of Boston businessman Frank Davenport and a High School graduate who studied music in Europe. Fraser of Malden is daughter of William J Fraser and is noted in Malden secret circles.
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Medford
Viola v. Davenport
Washington Street
Davenport
Miss Davenport
Frank Davenport
Boston
Europe
Miss Fraser
Earl Avenue
Malden
William J. Fraser
Direct Cable Company
Trefry
Viola T. Davenport
Marguerite Fraser
Only $7500 on Hipple's Life Found in Policy Review
Philadelphia report states Frank K. Hipple head of the wrecked Real Estate Trust Company carried life insurance totaling 7500 dollars. F C Newburg, family counsel, says policies were discovered, contrary to the belief of a large sum.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Frank K. Hipple
F. C. Newburg
Hipple
Judge Bond Sentences Convicted Criminals
In the Superior Criminal Court yesterday afternoon Judge Bond sentenced William Smith to two years for breaking and entering. Frank Williams and Joseph E Reynolds each received four years for robbery from the person. Charles Jones got two years for stealing a yacht. James Foley received two years for robbing his employer. James Coakley, drunkenness convictions, sent to the State farm. Harvard Ruggles one year for stealing a team. John J Coleman and James J Hart each got one year for burglary with false keys and stealing. John P Minory three years for burglary at Savin Hill.
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James Coakley
State Farm
Harvard Ruggles
Charlestown
House of Correction
John J. Coleman
James J. Hart
John P. Minory
Savin Hill
Liquor Case Sentences In Dedham Court
The Norfolk Superior Criminal Court opened with associate justice John F. Brown presiding. On the liquor docket Peter J. Hynes Jr. was fined $75 for keeping liquor at Quincy. payment was made.
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Dedham
Norfolk Superior Criminal Court
John F. Brown
Milton
Grover
Peter J. Hynes, Jr
Quincy
Beer Is a Temperance Drink From German Study Report
Dr. P Bauer of Berlin presents a study on 75 German brewery workers showing health links to beer consumption. Of 56 soldiers, 18 others, with 4 defects, and 11 small statured. Physicians praise beer’s healthfulness and recommend Pabst Blue Ribbon as wholesome, digestible, and pure.
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P. Bauer
Berlin
Unite States
United States
Natio
Bauer
L Spridel & Co Advertises Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer
Local classified style note from L Spridel & Co at 51 Sleeper Street listing Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer and suggesting customers ask for it when ordering.
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L. Spridel & CO
Sleeper Street
South Baster
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Royal Bengals
Mark
American Cigar Company
Gans-Nelson
Ross
Madras
Allen,ake & Co
Washington and
Ame SA
Department For Politics
Lowell Man
Duffy’s Pure
Rich
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