America’s Optimism Praised by English Publisher
Lord Northcliffe of the London Times praised America as a nation of optimists and urged use of wealth for public good. He lauded Theodore Roosevelt as a rare statesman and suggested Rockefeller endow a great university, noting Morgan as a model for wise philanthropy.
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America
England
Theodore Roosevelt
Europe
John D. Rockefeller
J. Pierpont Morgan
Lord Northcliffe
London Times
Came Home Like "RIP" to Find Family Dead
Winsted Connecticut sept 29 Charles Stermer 73 long believed dead by relatives appeared in Windsor last night and found his fathers family and his relatives dead except three Charles and Timothy Stermer nephews and Norah Stermer a niece all killed in a shocking family catastrophe with only the trio surviving to mourn the loss of kin and the unknown fate of others across generations
Bananas to be dumped at sea by health order
Twenty one thousand bunches of bananas from the Saramacca cargo arrived yesterday from Dutch Guiana. The New York health department orders the entire cargo shovelled overboard at sea today to prevent suspected disease.
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New York
Dutch Guiana
Miss McCoy Presents Three Twins at Boston Theatre
Bessie McCoy comes to the Boston Theatre next week with Three Twins and performs the Yama Yama Man. The eccentric dancer adds a unique Pierrot dance set to her repertoire, showcasing her clever stage presence.
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Bessie McCoy
Boston Theatre
Miss McCoy Declines Season to Seek Vocal Mastery in Europe
The performer rejected a July extended run offered by Manager Gaites to sail for England in early June and travel to Germany for throat specialist care. After six weeks of painful treatment she reports the outcome as highly satisfactory and the hardship worthwhile.
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Gaites
England
Germany
Selfridge to speak at Boston retail dinner
Harry G. Selfridge of London will address Boston retail merchants at a dinner in the Hotel Somerset on Thursday Oct 28. The Chamber of Commerce retail trade committee sponsors the event. He will discuss retail careers for young men and demand for trained experts, drawing on his study of modern shop methods.
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Selfridge’s
Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised Cure
A vintage advertisement claims Doan's Kidney Pills cure backache and urinary ills. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. Helen M. Mitchell of Readville Massachusetts detailing kidney and back pain prior to use, noting relief after a few doses and ongoing kidney issues managed by the pills. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY at 50 cents.
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Helen M. Mitchell
Hamilton St
Readville
Mass
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Brookline Girl Weds Brookline Girl in Notable Ceremony
Miss ter Alice Sullivan, Brookline daughter of Mr and Mrs James Sullivan of Englewood Avenue, married Daniel J Burns in a nuptial mass at 10 am. Sister Lillian Sullivan served as bridesmaid while John Burns was best man. After a reception at the Sullivan home the couple departed for a South honeymoon and will reside at 864 Huntington Avenue Roxbury.
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Englewood Avenue
Brookline
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FE. Hoff
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John Morrison
Mrs. Burns
Huntington Avenue
Roxbury
Roswells
Alice
Cwoswell
Fire Department
Waldemar Company
Lafayette Hall
President Powers Denies Re-election Plans
President Pat Powers of the Eastern league rejects rumors of not seeking another term, calling the report absolutely false. He reiterates commitment to his current role and leadership of the league.
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The
Eastern League
Missing Haverhill Woman Feared Drowned in Merrimac
Police and fire units search for Mrs. Gert rude L. Roswell after she vanished from her home. Authorities consider possible insanity leading to suicide by plunging into the Merrimac River and say a witness on Winter street muttered about knowing all now. It is thought she may have headed toward her husband, possibly leaping into Little River and swept to sea.
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Winter Street
Little River
Merrimac
Roswell Wife Absent After Apparent Suicide Attempt
William R. Roswell’s wife, Mrs. Roswell, is missing after a note she left indicated she would not be found alive. Fire department members aided searches around Plug Pond as authorities fear she may have taken her own life following prior attempts and threats.
Strath Tay Arrives with 13 Million Pounds of Sugar in Boston
Thirteen million pounds of Java sugar valued at over 600000 dollars arrived in Boston aboard the British tramp steamer Strathtay, berthed at Lawrence Wiggins's wharf. A 200000 dollar duty will be paid to release the shipment, with 24 Chinese crewmen under strict watch to prevent desertion and a 300 dollar fine facing the captain if any crewman lands.
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Sandford's Fleet Sails From Rockland Harbor
Sanfords fleet ships the yacht Coronet and the barque Kingdom, both owned by the Holy Ghost and Us Society, left Rockland harbor this afternoon bound for Freeport.
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Jail Two For Liquor Sales
Belfast Maine September 29 Andrew L Knowlton proprietor of the Revere House here was fined 300 and given 30 days in jail on three indictments with 12 filed for illegal liquor sales after pleading guilty Homer B Carter proprietor of Commercial House was given 30 days in jail and a 100 fine after pleading guilty two indictments filed
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Commercial House
Cure by Cuticura After Long Suffering
A mother recounts applying Cuticura remedies to her six month old daughter for a spreading eczema. After ineffective doctors and mounting distress, use of Cuticura Soap Ointment Resolvent and Pills led to full recovery, with the child now three years old and healthy. Mrs P E Gumbin of Sheldon Iowa endorses the treatment.
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Sheldon
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
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Boston
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