L Conductor Faces Court On Theft and Assault
Frank B. Stickney a 34 year old conductor for the Boston Elevated Railroad was arraigned in East Boston court charged with larceny of 75 cents from Alfred L McDonald assault and battery on William J Lombard and with profanity. He pleaded not guilty and the case was continued for a week. The incident began over a dollar change McDonald says he gave Stickney and received only a quarter in change. Lombard testified he saw the dollar tendered and only quarter received. Stickney allegedly told Lombard to mind his business and struck him. He is said to have used profanity toward a police officer afterward.
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Maverick Square
Alfred Titus
East Boston
Alfred L. McDonald
Lexington Street
William J. Lombard
Princson Street
McDonald
Stickney
Lombard
Army Recruiting Drive Opens on Boston Common
An extensive army recruiting drive begins tomorrow at Boston Common at noon with a band concert featuring musicians from Army posts in the First Army Corps area. The month long event runs to Oct 26 and mixes vaudeville style shows with Army band performances and brief recruiting speeches limited to five to ten minutes. Boston city permits authorize use of the Parkman band stand and three tents on the Common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Common
First Army Corps
Army
Boston
Parkman
Ford price shift sparks talk on advertising and profits
Henry Ford moves to pre war automobile pricing signaling a downward trend, said William R. Bassett of Miller Franklin Bassett & Co. at the Pilgrim Publicity Association. He warned against special orders harming efficiency and predicted future salesmen become order takers. He criticized profiteering and urged reasonable profit to avoid price wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
William R. Basset
Miller, Franklin, Basset & Co
New York Engineers
Pilgrim Publicity Association
Boston City Club
Washington
Eloping couple cleared of larceny charge in court
Salem reports the case of Ariyl Mitchelson versus his daughter and son in law Edward D Millen and his wife was dismissed for want of prosecution. The couple eloped recently and found peace as their dispute ended in court.
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Salem
Ariyl Mitchelson
Tariffville
Conn
Edward D. Millen
Insurance Men Debate Methods at National Underwriters Meet
At the 31st annual convention of the National Association of Life Underwriters in Boston delegates from across the country discussed life insurance to curb public dependency. Speakers urged thrift and saving as core public policy, with Governor Coolidge praising the policy’s civic value and urging broader support for life insurance.
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National Association of Life Underwriters
Copley Plaza Hotel
America
J. Stanley Edwards
Denver
J. Everett Hicks
Boston Life Underwriters’ Association
Boston
Wall Street
Allan D. Wallis
Philadelphia
G. M. Lovelace
School of Life Insurance Salesmanship
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Copley Plaza
Clarence W. Hobbs
Arthur Currie
McGill University
Job E. Hedges
The
Association of Life Insurance
Figures show one million dependents in Amer
A display presented estimates indicating about 1,000,000 dependents in America. The figures suggest a large segment of households relying on support, highlighting social and economic implications for policy discussions.
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Amer
Marking Time in Bomb Case in Wall Street Blast
DoJ and police say five and a half days of inquiry failed to crack the Wall Street explosion mystery that killed 35 and caused millions in damage. A ramshackle wagon left at the curb near the assay office is blamed for the device as investigators chase conflicting wagon and driver clues. A false bomb threat tied to the customs house caused a 2 PM alert and a clerks holiday, but no actual attack.
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New York
Department of Justice and Police
Wall Street
Financial District
Custom House
William H. Edwards
Internal Revenue
Odd Fellows Prepare For 100th Anniversary Observance
Odd Fellows from across the United States and Canada travel to Poston for the centennial of the I O O F in Massachusetts Lodge No 1 founded in Boston on March 26 1820. The Sovereign Grand Lodge Massachusetts Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment set up at Copley Plaza Hotel with reception plans. Insufficient rooms at the hotel lead to an official group booking of nearby hotels including Brunswick Lenox Vendome and West.
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Odd Fellows
United States
Canada
Poston
Massachusetts Lodge No. 1
Boston
Copley Plaza
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Massachusetts Grand Lodge
Brunswick
Lenox
Vendome
West
Fruit a Tives Endorsed By Buffalo Reader
Advertisement from 385 Grant Street Buffalo shares a testimonial about paralysis improving with Fruit a tives. The claimant William H. Ostrander, age 62, reports striking recovery and urges others to use the product. Boxes priced 50 cents each, six for 2.50, trial 25 cents. Available from Fruit a Tives Limited Ogdensburg New York.
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Grant St
Buffalo
N. Y
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ogdensburg
Local Masonic Gathering Expands to Accommodate Members
The report notes chambers in Westminster and Copley Square, with potential room rentals at alternative hotels to house the influx of Masonic order members and their families.
Flagwort Discs Free Trial Offer
Indigestion and stomach disorders are advertised as relieved by Flagwort Discs. The notice promotes a free 50 cent bottle (60 discs) sent by mail after sending 4 cents in stamps to Francis Co. Dept. C-51 Temple Court New York City. It claims mineral free composition and benefits to digestion and strength.
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Francis Co
Dept
C-51
Temple Court
New York City
Black and White Ointment Promises Skin Renewal
If your complexion fades with neglect or improper care, Black and White Ointment offers color restoration and relief from tan freckles pimples and discolors. Use nightly then rinse with Black and White Soap to cleanse pores. price 25c for the ointment and soap. refunds offered if not pleased.
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Quick Stomach Cure
A speaker describes dizziness and a fall caused by a bloated stomach and gas. A druggist treated a head wound and recommended Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for long standing stomach trouble, claiming the product clears mucus and inflammation and has money back guarantee. It is advertised as a harmless preparation sold at all druggists.
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Mayr
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Boston Elevated Railroad
Thommas DE la Rue & Co. Ltd
West 42Nd Street
Pondon
Ford
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SHAAL
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Womans Life Order Writers Assoc
Pacific Coast
Coolidge
Massachusetts
Edwards
Edwin H. Hughes
Methodist Episcopal Church
Thrift
Eam Harles Edwards
Convention
LS. Cranston
Franklin W. Gange
Oshkosh, Michigan
Natl Erec
Coma
EASON
Roet
Baby
G&k
Graton & Knight
Worcester
Mass
Graton & Knight Mfg. Co
Reliable Hardware
Graton & Knight Leathers
E.e.gray CO
Hanover
Union
Blackstone Sts
Friend
Haymarket Sq
California
Greece
New England
WM. H. Ostrander
pLexo
Toney
Odora
Eugene M. Pullen
Carpenter
Marcellus Avenue
Manasquan
N. J
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