Lava Flood Ravages Etna Region in Sicily
In Catania on September 14 the Etna lava flow advances threatening villages and the Alcantara river. Peasants erect crosses and kneel in prayers as Monsignor Arista aids the faithful. A vineyard investor loses his land and is rescued by carabineers. supporters describe the scene as divine punishment.
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Catania
Sicily
Mt. Etga
Monsignor
Arista
Acireale
Giuseppe Rampolla
Cardinal Rampolla
Alcantara
Mount Etna
Etna
America
Carabineers
Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Relief for Indigestion
A home remedy ad urges readers to carry Pape’s Diapepsin for swift relief from indigestion sourness and stomach gas. It claims digestion within five minutes, prevents fermentation, and cures chronic dyspepsia with a 50 cent case available at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fivery
Count Ward Declares Bankruptcy After Wealth and Titles
Sept. 14 London Count Reginald Henshaw Ward once a Boston pedlar and broker who climbed to royal circles, has become bankrupt after copper property losses. A receiver will examine his assets and liabilities in coming days. Ward rose from a Boston pins and ironing boards seller to New York stock seats, befriended Edward VII, and received honors from Spain and Rome. He even aided Roumania and was named Romanian consul-general in England before financial woes ended his rise.
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London
Reginald Henshaw Ward
Boston
Allston
New York Stock Exchange
Worith Newcomb
H. Victor Newcomb
New York
Ward
Edward VII
Prince of Wales
Spain
Madrid
Roumania
England
King in Hospital as Pardon Effort Grows
Cc F King lies in Bridgewater Hospital with prognosis grave after a superficial exam. A thorough morning check will determine need for possible operation. The pardon movement led by former Attorney General Herbert Parker gains support as Richardson reports a favorable finding for King. King left prison yesterday with his wife present. he is serving a three year sentence of ten.
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Bridgewater Hospital
King
Herbert Parker
Sr. Richardson
Tle
Goodwin
Bridgewater
Shakers May Win Freedom In Murder Case
In Ashton Florida September 14 quiet Shaker siblings Sister Elizabeth 74 and Brother Gillette 54 face murder charges over the death of Sister Sadie. Exhumation and toxicology begin as friends bail them quietly while the grand jury session nears in November. Sister Sadie buried at the colony grounds. she had TB and came from Watertown New York seven years ago.
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Kipcislke
Fla
Shaker
Ashton
Elizabeth
Gillette
Shaker Settlement
Sadie
Ful
Ilizabeth
Amania ‘Yiffany
Watertown
N. Y
County
Poslam antiseptic advertised as skin cure and sample offer
An advertisement touts Poslam as a universal antiseptic for all skin ailments including eczema acne psoriasis and seven year itch. It claims rapid relief and curing power with a free sample offer from Emergency Laboratories New York and lists 50 cent Poslam products and 25 cent Poslam Soap at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emergency Laboratories
West 25Th Street
New York
Riker- Jaynes
Houghton & Dutton
Connolly Funeral Notice South Boston
At South Boston on September 18, Ann Connolly widow of the late Martin Connolly. Funeral from her late residence 86 Sixth Street Friday September 15 at 8 o clock. Services at the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary at 9 o clock. Relatives and friends invited to attend.
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Cavanaugh
Roxbury
Florence Cavanaugh
Simon J
Julia Cavanaugh
Driscoll
Norfolk Avenue
St. Patrick's Church
Dudley Street
New Calvary Cemetery
Doyle
Hlien
Andrew and
Mary Doyle
Curtis
Engelhardt
Frederick W. Engelhardt
St. Stephen's Church
Florence Street
Finn
East Boston
Alice
Patrick
Alice Finn
Hogan
Sar
Ted
Sena
Toansi
Kelly
Charlestown
Joseph H
James J
Annie Kelly
Ladder 9
Marion Street
St. Catherine's Church
Vine Street
Linehan
Little Sisters of Poor
Jey Street
Mary Linehan
Telegraph Street
Dorchester Street
Eighth Street
St. Augustine's Church
Low
Chelsea
Susan A. Low
William Low
Mackinnon
Boston
John 1
Helen Mackinnon
O'Rourke
Chelsea St
Star of the Sea
M'Nicholas
Bridget
John McNicholas
Q’hara
Chambers Street
Murray
Edward J
James
Margaret Murray
Connors
Corey Street
Norcross
Albion
Albert Harrison Norcross
Allston
Mass
Robinson
Robert B. Robinson
Perkins’ Undertaking
Shawmut Avenue
Rouleau
Jamaica Plain
Margaret A
Albert J. Rouleau
Forest Hills Street
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
Thayer
Melrose
Sigt
Sarah M. Thayer
Holbrook Court
Alexander
Joseph Travers
Harmony Place
Lexington Street
John the Baptist Church
North. Street
Wallace
Plymouth
Johhny Wallace
Mary Wallace
Lincoln Street
Brighton
St. Anthony’s Church
Holton Street
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Washington
Stetson
Yee
New Blacks
Wren
California
Union St. City
Poenel Entrance
Count Ward
Cc. F. King
Greater Boston
R Price Liat
Dept. S
South ST
Connor
Bertha
Wilson Bros
Scollay Sq
Rogers’ Silverware
Waltham Watches
Wilson Brothers
Small
George M. Small
Stanwood Street
Dorchester
Bading
Charles W
Magdalena
Sengens
Draper Street
Brooklyn
Blinkhomn
Lynn
Benjamin Dexter Biinkhorn
Pier Avenue
Medford
Oxford Lewis Jones & Son Undertakers
Lagrange Street
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