Swindler Beauvans Arrested in Larceny Case
Oliver Beauvans 35 of England was arrested in Boston on a warrant for larceny of 35 dollars in three counts from the Oxford University Press American branch in New York City during April and May last. Inspector Cowboy led the inquiry with Captain Duncan and Judge Burke issued the arrest warrant.
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Inspector Cowboy
Oliver Beauvans
England
Oxford University Press
West Thirty-second Street
New York City
Crouse
Boston
Beauvans
Duncan
Burke
Present Laws Sufficient for Train Crew Regulations
Railroad labor groups urged an increase in train crew numbers for freight trains. The Legislature sent the issue to railroad commissioners, who after hearings stated that strict enforcement of current rules suffices to protect the public and workers, provided officials enforce them and companies employ enough staff to meet the rules.
Pettibone Seeks Separation Over Wife's Race Track Gambles
William L. Pettibone a wealthy New York insurance broker says in court papers his wife Minnie L Pettibone is an inveterate gambler at the race tracks and that her racing drains ruined him. He says he left her last spring due to her spending on horse racing.
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New York
William L. Pettibone
Rector Street
Minnie L. Pettibone
Pettibone
Balloon aeronaut Louis Malecot flights Issy to Chalais Meudon and back
Paris reports Louis Malecot completed a successful balloon aeroplane flight from Issy to Chalais Meudon and return lasting 54 minutes with the craft aloft for the trip.
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Paris
Louis Malecot
Issy
Chalais Meudon
Itching Skin Eruption Clears After Cuticura Trio
A. A. Krutskoff of Chicago describes years of itching and skin eruptions that worsened despite doctors and multiple products. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills, the itching ceased in days and the eruption disappeared in about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Krutskoff
Chicago
Ill
Skin Health Remedies Advertised in 19th Century Claim Cure All
An old advertisement extolls Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent as superior for eczema itching scalp and rashes. It promises skin cleansing healing and relief for infants and adults, citing testimonials and broad efficacy. It mentions pills and liquids and a coat of coated biscuits as part of the claimed remedy set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butunas
Winslow Named Federal Superintendent of Road Construction
David H. Winslow of the Massachusetts Highway Commission was appointed federal superintendent of road construction by the Office of Public Roads in Washington. He will depart October 12 to assume duties. The Malden native, 38, educated at Malden High and MIT, previously served as Boston water department construction engineer before 12 years as state highway resident engineer. He lives at 19 Corona Street Dorchester.
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David H. Winslow
Massachusetts Highway Commission
Office of Public Roads
Washington
Boston
Mr. Winslow
Malden
Malden High School
The
Institute of Technology
Water Department
Highway Commission
Corona Street
Dorchester
Negroes to Have Comely Negro Dolls Endorsed
At the Colored National Baptist Association meeting in Lexington on September 23 the publishing board was urged to supply a factory for negro dolls. The resolution notes decades of using white dolls for Christmas due to uncomely features and endorses establishing a negro doll factory.
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Lexington
Colored National Baptist Association
Negro Doll Factory
Missouri Democratic Party Aide Is Secretary To State Chair
Miss Anna J. Goldsteen of Macon Missouri serves as secretary to Harry M. Rubey, chairman of the State Democratic committee, and provides orders suggestions and advice to party workers in St. Louis.
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ST. Louis
Missouri Democratic Party
Anna J. Goldsteen
Macon Mo
Harry M. Rubey
Permanent relief from constipation with proper personal regimen
Guidance suggests enduring laxative use is unnecessary with daily habits and nourishment. Emphasis on using Syrup Figs and Senna from leading druggists to aid natural bowel movements without overreliance on remedies.
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Benealy
Pure Irish Linen Handkerchiefs and Household Goods Ad
Small lot of women's pure Irish linen crossbar embroidered handkerchiefs in dainty patterns and plain ozure linen handkerchiefs offered. Also included are rubber complexion brushes massage cream violet talcum powder box guest items and various toiletries such as toothpaste bath salts and cod liver oil emulsion. Prices show items like 3 for 30c rubber brushes 50 cents and 1.00 for cod liver oil emulsion.
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Hazel Roger & Gallet
Eave Elie
Beu bars Beauvans in Boston hotel caper at colonial theatre
Beuvans, a book agent for Oxford University Press, hides in Boston after being spotted on Boylston Street near the Colonial Theatre. He is accused of attempting to dispose of a key and a letter at the Common, with police recovering 11 doctor orders and several checks deemed worthless. Authorities seek explanations for signatures and the medical book scheme.
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Beauvans
Boylston Street
Colonial Theatre
Cowboy
Adams House
Providence
Coal & Iron Bank of New York
Oxford University Press
Bauvans
Back Bay
Bellevue Hotel
C. O. Fredericks
A. C. Fredericks
A. G. Christin
South
Lost Jewel Ad Sparks Boston Scams Warning
A Boston paper advertises a missing gold brooch with a blue Egyptian scarab near Harvard and Hotel Touraine with a $25 reward. The piece questions the ad’s legitimacy, notes none claimed the jewel, and warns of typical confidence tricks used in lost jewelry swindles.
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Cambridge
Harvard College
Massachusetts Ave
Boston
Hotel Touraine
Harvard University
Touraine
POP ANSONS DAUGHTER MARRIED IN HOBOKEN
Arthur C Dodge a Montclair bank clerk and Dorothy Anson of Chicago married at 10 last night by Justice Engler Hoboken. Bride 19, groom 21. The bride named her father as Adrian C Anson.
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Hoboken
N. J
Arthur C. Dodge
Montclair
Dorothy Anson
Thirtieth Street
Chicago
Justice of the Peace
Engler
Newark Street
Adrian Cc
Anson
Federal Grand Jury To Report This Morning
The grand jury for the September term will report to Judge Dodge at the federal building. More than twenty cases have been presented by United States District Attorney French and assistants.
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United States District Court
Dodge
Federal Building
United States District Attorney
French
Independence League plans for Massachusetts convention
The Independence League of Massachusetts executive committee pushed plans for the state convention at Faneuil Hall on Saturday October 8 at 2 PM. Charles G. Kidder of Taunton is nominated temporary presiding officer and Richard J. Talbot of Springfield is named first member at large and platform chair. Other members at large on the resolutions committee are William D. Ring, Joseph G. Jackson, Alexander Cohen, and William Nice. The report also lists additional committee members.
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Independence League
State Committee
The
Independence League of Massachusetts
Old South Building
Faneuil Hall
Charles G. Kidder
Taunton
Kidder
Typographical Union of
Central Labor Union
Richard J. Talbot
Springfield
William D. Ring
Lowell
Joseph G. Jackson
Fall River
Alexander Cohen
Boston
William Nice
Newburyport
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Cuticura
Winslow
Lenna Howe
Washington and
Essex Streets
Royal
New England
Oise
Xara
Fifth Avenue
Henry Siegel Co
America
Kail Reid
Waitt Raa Salo
Floor
Venice
Buster Brown
Carver
Vair
China
Mail Nanail Sale
Tae
Madras
Vray Ie
Hen Siegel Co
Jewel “Ad
Pop” Anson
Federal Grand Jury
Ina Ward Jaycox
Elbert E. Jaycox
Jaycox
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