No Christian Should Smoke, Warns Salvation Army Letter
Ensign W. H. Square Briggs of the Salvation Army in Fall River argues tobacco use harms Christians and society. He cites a London Anti Tobacco Society event where a young man fainted after chewing tobacco, claiming tobacco is worse than whiskey and damages moral work and funds for religion. He urges pastors and doctors to reject tobacco to prevent degeneration.
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Anti-Tobacco Society
London
W. H. Squarebriggs
Salvation Army
Fall River
Bowdoin Square Defended by Boston Police Leaders
Police Superintendent Pierce Inspector Watts and Colonel Cole respond to clergyman criticism of Bowdoin Square calling it a minor issue amid a busy urban crossing. They cite crowding from trolley routes, floating populations, and petty theft but defend the area as largely free of serious crime.
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Bowdoin Square
West End
Boston
Pierce
Watts
John D. Rockefeller
Hagar
Coun
Division 3
Cambridge
Somerville
Charlestown
Station 3
Cole
Board of Police
Drunk Suspect Bound Over For Theft From Elderly Man
In Hartford on September 12, George H. Ames was bound over to the next term of the Superior Court under a $1000 bond for the theft of 15 cents from a helpless elderly man. Judge Clark ordered the binding this morning.
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Hartford
Conn
George H. Ames
Superior Court
Clark
Insane Plea Discussed in Morris Murder Case
In Lowell on September 12 Judge Stevens heard arguments over whether George F. Morris will be tried in the September session or later. It is likely Morris will claim insanity and argue morphine addiction left him not morally responsible for shooting Mrs. Jen ni e P. B. Spaulding.
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Lowell
George F. Morris
Stevens
Morris
Jennie P. B. Spaulding
Moore to plead before Governor's council pardon board
John B. Moore of Peabody, half of a two year sentence for alleged stealing a gold dollar, plans to plead his innocence before the Governor's council pardon committee at 10 30 this morning. It is the first case of a prisoner released on a writ of habeas corpus to address the pardoning power, with Attorney General Parker confirming Moore's right to appear.
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Salem
John B. Moore
Peabody
Governor’s Council
Parker
Moore
Wigglesworth Pleads for Detention as Vagrant
Dedham District Court hears 71 year old English weaver Henry Wigglesworth plead he has no home and is sickly requesting removal to a place where he can be cared for. Judge Grover sentences him to two months at Dedham House of Correction for vagrancy.
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Dedham
Henry Wigglesworth
England
Grover
Wigglesworth
Hyde Park
Dedham House of Correction
Penalty Fixed For Forcing Kisses In Virginia
In Richmond on September 12 Justice Merritt of Brunswick announced a strict penalty for kissing a girl without consent. He set a fine of 20 dollars per offense and pledged to publicize the offender’s name and case in county and state papers to deter such acts.
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Richmond
Merritt
Brunswick
Wife Can't Sue For Alienation In Massachusetts
In Lawrence Massachusetts a married woman sued another for alienation of her husband's affections. The Superior Court sustained the demurrer, ruling a wife has no right to such action, and ordered judgment for the defendant. Plaintiff plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Lawrence
Superior
Massachusetts
Gaskill
Supreme Court
Osmo-Chemic offer ends in four days for free treatment
Four days remain for the Osmo-Chemic scientists liberal offer granting a month of free treatment and a month of medicine to all patients who apply by September 16. The program covers old and new patients with consultation, examination, and X-Ray, boasting cures in blindness deafness and mobility.
Osmo-Chemic Doctors Praised By Local Patient
Frank Coupal of 14 Moscow Street Norfolk Downs Mass recounts severe illness and rapid improvement after Osmo-Chemic treatment. He credits the doctors with restoring sleep appetite and weight, calling the result wonderful and faith inspiring. He signs the testimonial.
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Frank Coupal
Moscow St
Norfolk Downs
Mass
Frank M. Coupal
Eyewitness claims Osxmo-Chemic cure restores Mrs Colclough sight
Mrs A Colclough of 75 Roy Street Swampscott Massachusetts reports an eye specialist said she would go blind. She credits Osxmo-Chemic physicians with curing her and says she no longer needs glasses and can see as well as ever.
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A. Colclough
Roy St
Swampscott
Mass
Navy fixes Dolphin after electrolytic damage at yard
A hull inspection found a hole due to electrolytic action near copper tube enclosures on the U S S Dolphin. Eight bilge drains and exhaust pipes were studied. several nearby steel plates show corrosion. Ship to sail to Norfolk with Secretary Bonaparte. repairs needed before longer sea duty and possible return for further work.
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Navy Yard
Norfolk
Bonaparte
Missing pastor Edwin A. Lincoln believed in debt
Sept. 12 The most reasonable explanation for the pastor's disappearance is financial difficulties. He left many unpaid bills in Deerfield and had borrowed a substantial sum, with creditors dunning him.
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Deerfield
Edwin A. Lincoln
Tennessee giant Bud Rogan dies at home in Gallatin
Nashville report states Bud Rogan, an eight feet nine inch tall Tennessee negro giant, died at his Gallatin home. The obituary notes his extraordinary height and local fame.
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Nashville
Tenn
Bud Rogan
Gallatin
Rogan
Osmo-Chemic clinic touts free X-Ray diagnosis offer
Emma Colby of Boston reports severe back and nerve pain improved after Osmo-Chemie treatment. She describes free diagnostic X rays and examination if treatment begins by September 16, praising the Osmo-Chemic physicians for their non surgical approach and goodwill.
Osmo-Chemic doctors praised by Mrs. Jones
Mrs. R C Jones of Auburndale Massachusetts writes that the Osmo-Chemic doctors relieved her long stomach trouble and numbness. She reports many friends were treated successfully and some cured, praising the doctors’ work and treatment.
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R. C. Jones
Clark
Auburndale
Mass
R. O
Osmo-Chemic Treatment Praised by Mrs Stanley
Mrs A D Stanley of 22 Russell St Melrose Mass reports severe left side pain affecting her heart and rheumatism. After a thorough Osmo Chemic examination she began treatment and says rheumatism yielded and she is overjoyed. She urges others to try Osmo-Chemic doctors praising their professional conduct.
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A. D. Stanley
Russell St
Melrose
Mass
Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine office information
The Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine Incorporated announces permanent offices at Suites 8 9 10 entrance No 18 Boylston Street Boston Massachusetts Open daily hours 9 to 12 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 except Sundays requests a two cent stamp for its book on chronic disease.
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James M. Solomon
Beacon Street
Boylston St
Boston
Mass
Thomas Jefferson King
King
Oxford
King Dental Parlors
Washington ST
Crosby's Jewelry
Narrow gauge train survives wreck at Head of Tide bridge
A Wiscasset Waterville Farmington mixed train derailed near Head of Tide Maine as it crossed a trestle. Eight passengers were aboard including 65 Waterville Lodge 23 Masons bound for a clambake in Wiscasset. The engine and cars plunged into a brook after the bridge broke under the weight.
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Alna
Wiscasset
Waterville
Farmington
Head-of- Tide
Syrian woman held on bigamy and larceny charges
Shenay Meloof a Syrian girl is held by police on several charges including bigamy and larceny. She was arraigned on a larceny charge in Lawrence and the case awaits a bigamy trial in Derry New Hampshire. Bardawill and Meloof wed recently in Derry and she is also claimed as wife by Joseph Hidge of Lawrence. Bardawill was acquitted on a statutory charge after showing he believed she was single.
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Lawrence
Shenay Meloof
Derry
N. H
Abraham Bardawill
Joseph Hidge
Bardawill
West Derry
Exeter Man Bequeaths to Chinese Seminary and Utah Academy
The will of Nathaniel Gordon directs $10,000 to Gordon Theological Seminary at Tunchow China and $11,000 to Gordon Academy at Salt Lake Utah. Each institution receives $100 yearly annuities. Smaller bequests go to several religious groups and Phillips Exeter Academy.
Would-be Roomer Steals at Watertown Lodging House
An unknown man visited Mrs. John Coleman’s lodging house at 7 Mt. Auburn street and after taking a room stole a pocketbook containing $40 and a valuable ring from the hostess.
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Watertown
John Coleman
Mt. Auburn Street
Bates in Salem Seen at Probate Court on Washington Street
Governor John L. Bates visited the Salem Probate Court yesterday afternoon moving quickly along Washington street. He was recognized by only a few citizens including ex-Councilman James Fairfield and G Lincoln Allen who bowed as the former Commonwealth magistrate passed. One year ago he would have drawn all eyes.
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Salem News
John L. Bates
Salem
Washington Street
James Fairfield
G. Lincoln Allen
Commonwealth
Loftiest Bridge Opens in Victoria Falls Africa
The 420 foot high Zambesi River bridge, the world's tallest, opened as part of the Cape to Cairo railway. Professor Darwin spoke, quoting Erasmus Darwin on steam engines, then triggered a successful electric test as a Union Jack decorated locomotive crossed the span.
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Victoria Falls
Zambesi River
East Africa
British Association
Darwin
Erasmus Darwin
Equatorial Africa
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