High Life Divorces Roscoe Washburn in Providence
Mrs. Sarah Rhodes Washburn files for a limited divorce in the appellate division of the Supreme Court citing extreme cruelty and long-term drunkenness. The couple, once engaged twice before marriage in 1901, lived in Lloyd avenue after a European tour. A preliminary hearing on alimony is set for early October.
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Providence
Supreme Court
Roscoe C. Washburn
Sarah Rhodes Washburn
Roscoe Clifton Washburn
Mannering and Sutgrove Discuss Hidden Motor Shop
In a candid exchange Mannering reveals his secret hobby of building experimental cars. He and Sutgrove recognize a suspect near their earlier haunted pursuit as they discuss who owes whom a debt and the chance of catching the elusive driver.
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Mannering
Night chase fails as dawn thwarts entry at Mannering workshop
In the faint light of dawn near St. Albans, investigators Forrest and the narrator fail to breach a locked workshop. They hear Mannering’s car approaching and joke about the Motor Pirate, while Forrest contemplates a new motor that could expose the suspect. The scene ends with a sharp rebuke and a promise of continuation tomorrow.
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Brighton
Forrest
Mannering
St. Albans
The Limit Catterwaul-Tom Pitch Fenced for Life
A playful, metaphor laden item uses animal and sound imagery to convey a dramatic event about a catlike figure named Tom and a witty exchange. The text hints at a life or fate being bounded by a playful restraint.
Comedian Boarder Hails Iron-Jawed Museum Guest
In a playful aside a comedian boarder recalls not seeing many who enjoyed Mrs Hasher’s steaks. A sweet singer asks who the happy diner was and the boarder replies it was the iron-jawed man from the museum.
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Boarder
Sweet Singer
Not Realizable Rowland Rantt and Landlord Parley
The exchange shows Rowland Rantt vowing to leave a good name when he departs the town while the landlord notes the prior actor left only a cellulose collar for his board bill, highlighting unsettled debts and reputational stakes.
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Rowland Rantt
The Lark of the Larks Opera by Massachusetts Choral Society
The Massachusetts Choral Society plans the two act comic opera The Lark of the Larks with book and lyrics by William H. Gardner and music by Herbert Forrest Odell. Jordan Hall will host the November production. The society, incorporated last January, limits membership to 100 and lists officers and directors including A Merrill Bowser president and Walter C. Mooney vice president.
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William H. Gardner
Herbert Forrest Odell
Massachusetts Choral Society
Jordan Hall
A Merrill Bowser
Walter C. Mooney
Minnie Fowler Scott
William L. Birely
Henry Rohnstock
Harry R. Roberts
G. C. Oliver
Fitzpatrick
Hiram McKay
Edgar
Raub
R. E. Bailey
William Wilson
Caroline A. Rohnstock
F. E B. Nickels
Walter T. Wingfield
Aunt Jane's Picture Hidden Fortunes Change a Life
In a small village Janie inherits a tarnished portrait from her Aunt Jane. Her mother mocks the bequest until they discover bank notes hidden behind the back of the frame. The money funds a new frame, a porch and wheel chair, and Janie regains health, while Aunt Jane's picture becomes a symbol of newfound prosperity.
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Aunt Jane
Janie
Jane
Barber Advertising Agets New Quarters Move to Milk Street
The established W. Barber agency, successor to Dodd's, moves from 7 Water Street to the new Penn Mutual building at 24 Milk Street. A pamphlet notes the relocation with a slogan from Water to Milk. After 38 years, and only three moves, the firm cites rising business and invites old friends and new patrons to visit the new quarters.
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W. Barber
Dodd’s
Water Street
Penn Mutual
Milk Street
Boston
Our Army Is Overmarried Says Major General Corbin
Washington reports Major General Henry C. Corbin urges that no army officer marry without War Department approval and proof of sufficient income to support self and family and freedom from debt. He notes subaltern pay barely covers needs and that married officers who marry without prudence harm the service. He repeats his stance against unproven marriages and stresses financial self sufficiency.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Henry C. Corbin
Atlantic Division
Department of the East
War Department
Corbin
Doukhobors Pray Messiah Belief Follows Earl of Minto
Winnipeg reports Doukhobors, believing Governor General the Earl of Minto to be the Messiah, abandon fields to join a 500 mile horseback trek across the prairies aided by his secretary and mounted police. Battleford hosts him with Lady Minto joining later to Q Appelle and then Winnipeg.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
the Earl of Minto
Mounted Police
Battleford
Minto
Q’appelle
Thirty third degree conferred at northern Masonic session
The supreme council Ancient Scottish Rite Northern Jurisdiction held its 924th annual meeting at the Masonic Temple with Henry I Palmer presiding. Seventy 33rd degree candidates were recognized in full ceremonial form, and the allocution noted 43,000 14th degree members, up 4,800 from last year. A theatre party accompanied delegates’ families to see The Girl From Kay's.
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Supreme Council
United States
Masonic Temple
Henry I. Palmer
Milwaukee
Josiah L. Seward
Hollis Street
Kay’s
Compliment to Cummings Banquet by A. O. H. Suffolk Leaders
Matthew Cummings newly elected state president of the A O H is honored at a complimentary banquet Oct 3 hosted by Suffolk county clergy and 60 leading A O H members. He replies that loyalty and cooperation from the Suffolk chapter have shown strong friendship and support during his two years as president.
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Matthew Cummings
John J. Harkins
Suffolk County
John H. Dillion
John J. Yeevens
James M. Curley
Patrick J. Ferguson
Daniel A. Whelton
T. J. Hennessey
Michael Mooney
Cornelius J. Coughlin
Hugh W. Bresnahan
Order
Cummings
Advice Column on Love and Parental Position Clash
A 20 year old seeks guidance as her mother objects to a long courting partner with modest means. The columnist suggests addressing concerns with the mother, exposing responsibility, and urging the suitor to save for a shared future rather than leaving home.
Dear Miss Champagne I Should I Break With Love for Money
A 23 yearold woman asks if she should leave a loving young man who earns well but spends and smokes, to find a saver who will plan a home as her aging parents risk leaving her alone. The columnist replies to not break with the partner unless he wastes money on bad habits.
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Miss Champagne
Boston Post
Dear Miss Champagne on Love and a Actress Smoke Habit
A young man asks if he can persuade his actress beloved to quit cigarettes and whether he should defy his parents to marry her. The reply notes actresses’ pull of the stage life, warns that smoking is a powerful habit, and says she should quit for love and respect if she truly cares.
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Miss Champagne
R. C
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ASE
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Knights of the Road
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L. C. Page & Co
NEW Publications
Sutgrove
Louis Tracy
David Belasco
Hallowe’en
Universal Peace
Crowell Publishing Company
Springfield
Ohio
New York
Times
Chicago
Tribune
Andrew J. Lloyd & Co
Down Town
Storessack Bay
Boylston St
Catterwaul
Tom Pitch
Mass. Choral Society
Boys’ Clothing Department
Macallar Parker Company Manufacturers and Retailers
POST
Sunday Post
Annie Poland
Peabody, Mass
Mrs. Ellis
Ann
Beulah Land
Jane Cobb
Barber Advertising Agency
THINK
Canada
Edmonton
Mildred Champagne
A. McArthur CO
Corn Hilt
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