Lawrence Officials in Court Questioning Over City Matters
District Attorney Peters questioned top Lawrence officials before the grand jury amid secrecy. The inquiry centered on the 1905 election of City Treasurer B T OConnell and Assessor D H Finn. Witnesses included City Clerk J Corcoran ex-treasurer D Murray Alderman J P OBrien Cronin and Hennessey with Mayor J P Kane and Cronin on afternoon session.
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Lawrence
Peters
B. T. O’connell
D. H. Finn
Post
Cornelius J. Corcoran
Daniel F. Murray
John P. O’brien
M. F
Rescued Boy From Drowning At Charles River Wharf
Eleven year old Frank Brenza of East Boston fell into a deep stretch near the Charles River stores wharf while swimming with companions. Robert W. Cook of Columbus Avenue, a stores employee, plunged in and pulled the boy to shore. Patrolman Sheehan and Cook then performed artificial respiration to revive him.
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Charles River
Frank Brenza
South Marginal Street
Boston
Robert W. Cook
Columbus Avenue
Brenza
Skull Break in Quarrel Ends in Death in Providence
Thomas Winters died of a fractured skull after a quarrel at his Providence home over rent. Police say Peter J. O Rourke a blacksmith struck Winters with his fist and has been arrested. O Rourke says he only pushed Winters and witnesses dispute his account.
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Providence
R. I
Thomas Winters
Peter J. O'Rourke
Winters
O’rourke
Candidates for Teachers Examinations Set for October 6
The examination of candidates for certificates to serve as special assistants in city high schools will be held at the Girls' High Schoolhouse on West Newton Street Saturday October 6 at 9 am. Evening school candidates may also take the exam. Notify Secretary Thornton D Apolonio. In October the board will add to eligible lists those with certificates gained by examination valid June 2 1906 who apply for rating by October 15.
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West Newton Street
Thornton D
General Adam E. King Stricken With Nephritis
Baltimore reports General Adam E. King former consul general at Paris is critically ill at his home from nephritis. The illness described as severe and life threatening with hospital care expected if condition worsens.
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Baltimore
Adam E. King
Paris
Von Buelow Heads to Homburg for Long Stay
Chancellor Von Buelow left Berlin for Homburg and will stay there until November, with plans described for the stay and duties at the spa town.
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von Buelow
Homburg
Berlin
Brookline Father Abandons Wife and Five Children
A Brookline family tragedy unfolds as Edward Miller leaves his wife who is in an insane asylum and their five children ages 12 to 3. The mother is confined, an uncle offers to help, and the children may be placed in an institution. Miller, last seen near Nantasket Point, is described as 5 feet 11, light complexion, bald, about 165 pounds.
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Brookline
Edward
Charles Miller
John
George
Charles
James
Mildred
Miller
Nantasket
Police Anomaly Hinders Action In Shaw Case
After a lengthy hearing Commissioner O Meara placed Patrolman Charles T Shaw of Station 18 on file without prejudice. Carl F Hettinger accused Shaw of assault with a dangerous weapon and discharging a firearm in July, noting a chase and a ground shot to intimidate. The commissioner cited a long standing anomaly in the police regulation and urged amendment while praising Shaw as an energetic officer.
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O’meara
Charles T. Shaw
Station 18
Carl F. Hettinger
Jamaica Plain
Shaw
Frederick C. Hettinger
Young Hettinger
Hettinger
Youthful Pair Wed In Quiet Wakefield Ceremony
A bride aged about 16 or 18 and groom described as a youth were married by Rev. Heath in Wakefield with parental consent. The bride Flora G. Freeman is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Freeman. The couple, Harry G. Whitney and Flora Freeman, express happiness over their nuptials.
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Mr. Heath
Coronets Spur Fashion Change at Boston Theatres
A Paris born fashion for coronets worn in place of high hats spreads from Boston to London as women embrace artificial flower bands with central aigrette. Prices range from eight to sixteen dollars, with room for higher creations. Men fear the new look and its growing popularity at the theatres.
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Paris
Boston
London
Hat trimming taught in Pittsburg schools
Pittsburg announces a new school program teaching hat trimming and fancy millinery to girls in the higher classes. The Minersville school started the initiative and reported strong student interest and success.
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Pittsburg
Minersville
Cure for a skin condition with Cuticura remedies in 1905
A U S Navy sailor from Newark New York writes that after three years of a persistent humor he tried doctors and Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He bathed daily and used six to seven boxes, claiming full cure in three weeks and continuing to use Cuticura.
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H. J. Myers
U.S. N
U. S. & Newark
New York
Do it Now Do it Now Do it Now
An advertisement urges immediate action for internal cleansing with Cascarets to keep the body clean inside. It claims neglect leads to liver and digestive issues and promises overnight cleansing and morning vitality. It promotes purchasable 10 25 and 50 cent boxes with a distinctive long tailed C mark.
Cuticura Grows Hair Uses in Skin Cure and Pills
Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills offered as complete external and internal treatment for hair loss crusts scales and dandruff. Claims to cleanse purify soothe parasites stimulate follicles and nourish roots producing healthier hair on a clean scalp. Sold by druggists for one dollar with Bold worldwide promotion for Cure all skin humors from pimples to scrofula contexts.
Boy Firebug Sends Town Into Terror in Lakeville
A 10-year-old boy sparked a week of fires in Lakeville. Officers Washburn and Canedy trapped him in the act and arrested him. Fires damaged farm buildings and highway structures. a cow was found tied and injured but recovered. The youth was not prosecuted due to age and was ordered to pay restitution and leave town.
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Lakeville
Clarence V. Washburn
Z. L. Canedy
Frank Williams
Allegheny
Johnston
Sauer
Burglars Escape After Safe Robbery In Bridgton
Two burglars blew open the Bridgton post office safe and fled with about 300 dollars in stamps and cash. A handcar on a narrow gauge line carried them to Bridgton Junction as deputies searched the woods where the car was left. The explosion alerting residents came before Postmaster John S. Davis discovered the theft hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgton
Bridgton Junction
John S. Davis
Club Gambler Grabs Fellow Player in Poker Game
In a stud poker game at the Americas club in Pittsburgh a dispute erupts when D. Joseph Johnston a prominent club member is suddenly grabbed by the wrist by fellow player Frank Sauer. Johnston's cap-
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Pittsburg
Americas
D. Joseph Johnston
Frank Sauer
Johnston
Rengo Fruit Offered as Fat Reduction Aid and Health booster
Aggressive sales copy promotes Rengo Fruit as a natural safe fat reducer and health booster. It claims rapid fat loss without exercise or dieting and asserts easy, palatable consumption in concentrated form with free trial mailing and plain wrapped coupons.
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RENCO
Rengo Fruit Co
Main St
Augusta
Mich
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A. E. King
Daily Bulletin
Washington St
Edward C. Miller
Nantasket Point
Edward Miller
Perkins
Pease
Nunzio Ceccecaralli
Newark
U. S
Cuticura
Washington and
Winter Sts
Winter Sta
Priestley Cravenette
Aneee
Johnny Jones
Garment Dept
Dept
Eeeeeer
Ceil
Cei
BBC
Dileies
Boy Firebug
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