Melba Denies the Orleans Duke Story in Paris
Mme Melba publicly denies the Duc d Orleans visited Paris as her servant, saying Loze the former police prefect proved he was elsewhere. She heads to London with Abbeys, discusses Calve Eames Sibyl Sanderson, divorce hopes, and her 10 year old son’s custody.
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New York
Duc d’Orleans
Mme. Melba
Paris
Ballard Smith
Rue Prong
London
M. Loze
Russia
America
Calve
Eames
Melba
Sibyl Sanderson
Nanon
England
Boston Mass Ends with Bishop Bradley Attending
A large religious ceremony featured Bishop Bradley of New Hampshire and Rev William P McQuaid of St John s Boston among a big delegation from Manchester N H and other towns. The altar glowed with lights and flowers as high mass was celebrated by Rev C W Regan with a full clergy and choir. After services a reception at the parochial residence and convent followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley
New Hampshire
William P. McQuaid
St. John's Church
Boston
Hugh Roe O'Donnell
East Boston
J. J. Lyons
Manchester
N. H
F. P. Curran
Beverly
J. J. Niland
Amesbury
C. W. Regan
W. P. McQuaid
Hlugh Roe O’donnell
John J. Murphy
Father Healey
St. Anne’s
Mary E. J. Roach
Salem
Convent of Mercy
Ballad of a Boss and a Ballplot in Norristown
A Norristown firm head clerk falls in love and confides to his boss who then offers a bold plan to abduct the girl to secure consent. The scheme hinges on a ball, a coachman, and a staged elopement. In a twist the clerk’s beloved is the boss’s daughter, who vanishes after the ball. The parent forgives next day.
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Norristown
New York Press
Joseph
Silver Jubilee of Gloucester Convent Leader
A large crowd gathered at St. Anne's Church Gloucester as the mother superior of the Convent of Mercy marked twenty five years of leadership. Noted clergymen attended the service in honor of the sister's long service to the Catholic community.
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Gloucester
St. Anne’s Church
Convent of Mercy
Tales of a City woman and her Italian alibi
Pearlist Johnson, 19, left Danvers to visit grandmother in Pawtucket and met Thomas Tester, an Italian. They rented a room at 102 Stamford Street, Tester gave a ring and a marriage certificate, but he denied being her husband. Arrests followed as missing goods surfaced. Tester got one year in the House of Correction while Pearlist’s case was held pending. Arthur E. Fowler, once fined for a hat pin ad scam, was in town for federal court. Little Edna Whitney was run over by an Independent Ice Co wagon. both legs broken. Howgate’s seizure of DC property sparks talk of a possible family suit against the government for repayment and interest.
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Pearlist Johnson
Danvers
Pawtucket
R. I
Thomas Tester
Tester
Pearlist
Stamford Street
House of Correction
Arthur E. Fowler
Lynn
United States District Court
Arthur
United States
Casey
Nelson
Fowler
Little Edna Whitney
East Cambridge
Independent Ice Company
William Dunlap
Bridge Street
West End
Massachusetts General Hospital
Dunlap
Washington
Howgate
Williams
Tenth Street
District of Columbia
K Street
Thirteenth Street
Fourteenth Street
City of
Treasury
Howgate Ready for Trial in Embezzlement Case
Captain Henry W. Howgate, arrested in New York and jailed on embezzlement charges from his Weather Bureau post, appeared before Judge Benedict. After admitting his identity, he was ordered removed to Washington for trial in the District of Columbia Supreme Court. He offered no statement.
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New York
Henry W. Howgate
Ludlow Street
United States
Alexander
Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Benedict
United States District Court
Washington
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Howgate
Uniform Factory Laws Sought by Inspectors for All States
Philadelphia hosts the eighth annual convention of the International Factory Inspectors Association. A resolution calls for uniform hours of labor, banning under-14 employment, compulsory education, thorough building inspections, hygienic standards, machinery guards, elevator rules, boiler inspections, and reduced hours for cable and electric car workers. A 48-hour proposal split 24 to 14. Next convention to be held in Providence.
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Philadelphia
Penn
International Factory Inspectors’ Association
Ingram Carpet Weavers’ Union
John Russell Young
Union League
Rufus R. Wade
Massachusetts
Henry Splaine
Bay State
Providence
R. I
Boston Post Leads In Circulation Among Morning Papers
The Morning Paper reports that the Post maintains the largest circulation in Boston and surrounding areas, surpassing all other morning papers.
Women vote impact in Illinois trustee race in Chicago
At the upcoming election women in Illinois can vote for a state university trustee. Republicans name Lucy Flower and Democrats Julia Holmes Smith. A Republican meeting hears Marion Foster Washburne confess pressuring domestic staff to back the GOP. Rumors say Governor’s wife Alteee would back Republicans, but she denies such plans and says she will vote Democratic.
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Chicago
State University
Lucy Flower
Julia Holmes Smith
Marion Foster Washburne
Woman's Will: Why Should Women Make Wills
A short editorial or opinion reflects on dying men making wills while women evade similar duty. The piece questions gender norms and the duties of wives, suggesting social pressure and expectations influence women’s engagement with wills and end-of-life planning. The tone is prescriptive about property and obligation within domestic life.
Lucania Breaks Speed Record Yet Again
The Lucania arrived at the bar at 3 53 p m after a five day seven hour forty eight minute crossing from Queenstown setting a new fastest time. The voyage measured 2782 miles at an average speed of 21 77 knots with winds varying through the trip. A sub committee will apply wind data to Civil Service Commission work. Thomas J Gargan was seen at his office after a meeting but could not say when subway work would start. New quarters at 60 State street near completion as carpenters proceed.
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New York
Lucania
Liverpool
Queenstown
Sandy Hook
Nantucket
Civil Service Commission
Thomas J. Gargan
Post
State Street
Carpenters
Cape Cod Aids Parker in Coming Trial Fund
Cape Cod and Old Colony residents raise a defense fund for Captain Parker J. Hall of Kingston who is under arrest in Flushing Long Island for murder after claiming self defense against two Portuguese crewmen aboard the schooner Robert J. King. Duxbury organizers F B Knapp and William J Wright solicit contributions.
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F. B. Knapp
William J. Wright
Duxbury
Provincetown Fleet Reports Varied Whaling Season
The Provincetown whaling fleet, Sept 28, shows seven of ten ships arrived with oil totals. Notables include William A. Grazier 430 barrels, Gage H. Phillips 460, Alcyone 470, Baltic 410, Carrie W. Knowles 450, Rising Sun 80, D. A. Small 130 totaling 2730 barrels. Several vessels await or resume after refits and repairs.
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Provincetown
William A. Grazier
Dunham
Gage H. Phillips
Marston
Alcyone
Stevenson
Baltic
Fisher
Carrie W. Knowles
Nichols
Rising Sun
Sparks
D. A. Small
Captain Rose
Agate
Winslow
St. Helena
Congo Grounds
Africa
Ellen A. Swift
Dyer
Dominica
Joseph A. Manta
New Bedford
Union Railway
Subway Commission Meets Amid Full Attendance
The Subway Commission held its first fully attended meeting at 60 State Street. Thirty men are employed, routine business completed, preliminary street surveys underway, and a larger work force will be required soon.
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Subway Commission
Commission
State Street
Women and society beliefs from an old column
Mrs Jennesz Miller says average women care more for looks than soul salvation. A dubious statistic places widowhood for women under 35 at twenty months. A fashion writer notes mothers announce births via attached baby cards, repeated to many acquaintances. Smith College opens Sept 14 9 and enters senior year amid talk.
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Jennesz Miller
Gehenna
Smith college notes rise of sophomores and a Brooklyn prodigy
The piece comments on Smith College traditions and student status. It highlights the shift of the class of 1897 to sophomorism, President Seelye’s recovery from insomnia, and the clock rule. A Brooklyn girl named Miss Bridges is profiled as a brilliant literary talent viewed as a future Shakspere of the nineteenth century.
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Smith College
Seelye
Smith
Brooklyn
Miss Bridges
Advice to Bridegrooms on Their Wedding Day
Don’t be nervous or shout during the ceremony. Let the deep organ tones carry the moment and avoid preaching to others. Don’t plan a bachelor supper or urge others to follow suit. Don’t call her “fold woman” on the journey. Don’t pretend to be perfect or think you can always think for your wife.
Woman and Myth A Cold Look at Female Appeal
An essay contrasts idealized female imagery with the real psychology of attraction. It warns that romanticized depictions inflame fantasies, while urging early scrutiny of superficial charm to avoid manipulation and bondage to a captive ideal. The piece cites societal and religious admonitions against female power and urges restraint.
Fenno's corner transformed by M McManus store remodel
The M McManus & Co clothing firm transformed the Washington and Beach corner with a new expansive glass front, shifting the entrance and recasting the store interior for clothing menswear and shoes. The Montgomery Guards named Mr McManus captain, and many officials and locals sent flowers and well wishes during two opening days.
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Washington and
Beach Streets
Washington Street
Beach Street
Boston
Fitzpatrick’s
Montgomery Guards
Dr Hill Sentenced in Superior Court for Criminal Malpractice
Norris A Wilson alias Dr Arthur M Hill was yesterday sentenced to the Massachusetts Reformatory by Judge Hopkins after aiding in a criminal operation at Dr Clark's office in Boston. Wilson, 23, from Watertown N Y, studied medicine as Clark’s understudy and faced related indictments. Clark, the known operator, was previously sentenced to ten years in State Prison.
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Norris A. Wilson
Arthur M. Hill
Superior Criminal Court
Hopkins
Massachusetts Reformatory
Wilson
Watertown
N. Y
Robert A. Clark
Hill
Clark
Northampton
Tremont Streets
Agnes Ingalls
Reformatory Holds Wilson After Plea in Ingalls Case
Wilson pleaded guilty to the indictment linked to the Ingalls operation. The court noted the operation did not cause death, considered his former good reputation, and ordered confinement at the reformatory until he has recovered his good behavior.
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Wilson
Ingalls
Reformatory
A Queer Chap in Court
John Nixon a 38 year old Hub resident roamed downtown stores on Thursday stuffing toilet soap facial cream and shoe blacking into his pockets and claiming he would pay. In Municipal Criminal Court Judge Hardy heard saleswomen testify while Nixon claimed he had $40 and tried to pay but was refused. He answered a stream of cross questions about marriage and cosmetics as he faced potential jail time.
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John Nixon
Houghton & Dutton’s
J. H. Krey’s
Hardy
John
House of Correction
Boston's Largest Circulation Oe Paper Ad Blurb
The item notes the largest circulation of any Oe paper printed in Boston and mentions want ads with 1-2 cents per word for situations wanted and 1 cent per word for other wants.
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Boston
Sunday Worship and Church Music Listings
A digest of Sunday services and musical programs from First Baptist, Tremont Temple, Christian Union, Fulton lectures, and the Boston Young Men's Christian Association. Includes performance pieces, speakers, and times for services from 7:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., with noted artists and choirs.
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First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
Myles Foster
McLeod
J. C. D. Parker
Goltermann
Bach
Leo Schultz
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Fanny Holt
Tremont Temple Baptist Church
Music Hall
Robert MacDonald
Charles A. Eaton
God
B. Y.M
Christian Union
the Union All
Houlston Street
A. . Mayo
Boston
Samuel Ball
George Megall Taylor
Fulton
People's Temple
Columbus Avenue
Evangelistic Association of New England
L. P. Rowland
Boston Oung Men’s Christian Association
Rowland
Albert Snow
Brookline
R. F. Tue
Boston Young Men's
Christy N Association
Goylston
Berkeley Streets
Richard E. Locke
North Shore closes season with Crescent Beach dance
The season ends with a formal closing at Crescent Beach hosted by Mr BE Murphy. Colored lights rockets and music at the Palace bath house drew about four hundred attendees for an enjoyable wind up as Dunbar's Orchestra played and guests danced in a festive finale.
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North Shore
BE. R. Murphy
Crescent Beach
Palace Bath House
Dunbar
Lady Mary Berry Adopts Adult Heir in Chicago
Chicago on September 28 reports Allen F Wilde of James H Wilde & Co. adopted by the widow of Professor Garrison as her heir. Lady Mary Berry, English heiress to vast estates, chose Wilde, 83, a noted society and club member, after years of acquaintance.
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Mary Berry
Chicago
Miss Willard Advocates Organization For Working Women
Frances Willard argues the American girl seeking work will not receive fair pay or personal freedom until she is organized. She states that suffrage society and other efforts do not aid her. only organization benefits working women.
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Frances Willard
Kipling Poem Fragment on Shrine and Goddess
The poem fragment contemplates a desecrated shrine with a departed goddess. Worshippers claim the altar remains lit yet empty, while wreaths lie on a blackened altar stone. They wonder if continuing rites might attract a wandering deity to linger and bless their devotion.
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Rudyard Kipling
No use to sigh over what's gone by in hard times
A short verse-like snippet reflects on moving past loss and hardship. It suggests money vanishes with spending, worry is limited by time, and that trouble can be a blessing in disguise as life goes on. The lines emphasize resilience and perseverance.
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Midway Plaisance
Campaign Ballads Signal Local Election Rush
A playful portrait of voters roaring through a county campaign season with candidates in hideout maneuvering and a festive, elated crowd. The verse captures the election mood, campaigns, and public fervor in a rustic, period voice.
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Boston & Albany
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LOW Country
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Cosman
John G. Cosmen
Danehy
North Cambridge
Timothy Danehy
Elliot
Denver
Col
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Charles E
Olive Haynes Elliot
Gilbert
Wollaston
Frederick J. Gilbert
Hayes
Worcester Insane Asylum
Elias W. Hayes
Hayward
Abner Hayward
Hewins
Centreville
Harriet Augusta Hewins
Taunton
King
City Hospital
George HE. King
Derry
Lydia B. King
Winthrop
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