Farmers Institute Meets in Chelmsford Center
The Farmers Institute of the Middlesex North Agricultural Society gathered at Chelmsford Centre for a talk on poultry care and a social, with a large attendance. John H. Robinson of Boston discussed poultry foods and feeding, emphasizing judgment in feeding and practical tips for yolk production and winter laying.
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Farmers’ Institute
Middlesex North Agricultural Society
Chelmsford Centre
Geo. W. Trull
Westford
Senator Morse
Belchertown
Trull
John H. Robinson
Boston
Middie
Beth Shel
Qatar
Martone
Kate Te
Grand Jury Indicts Chicago & Alton Railroad Officials
A federal grand jury indicted the Chicago and Alton Railroad Company and two former officers, John N. Faithorn and F. A. Wann, on ten counts alleging illegal rebates to Schwarzschild and Sulzerberger to secure shipments and free transport for its employer. The case cites specific rebates on dressed beef shipments from Kansas City in 1903 1904 and a passenger fare refunds totaling thousands. Bonds may be required for Faithorn and Wann as the railroad company faces appearance through a general officer.
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Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Chicago & Alton Railroad Company
John N. Faithorn
F. A. Wann
Schwarzschild and Sulzerberger
B. S. Casey
Schwarzschild
Sulzerberger
Cussy
Samuel Weil
Humphrey
Kansas City
Packing Company
Fairhorn
Wann
Morrison
Perkins Resigns From New York Life In Board Shakeup
Newa W. Per, a junior of J R Morgan, resigns as vice president of New York Life Insurance Company. The board accepted the resignation and formed a committee to investigate company finances. John Claflin named president of the finance committee. he heads a local dry goods firm. The new investigation panel includes Thomas P. Wier, Norman B. Roam, Clarence M. Mackay, Hiram R. Steele and Augustus C. Payne to probe discretionary expenditures and payments to Andrew Hamilton and seek a proper accounting.
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Newa W. Perwho
J. R. Morgan
Acc
I.rt. 2
York Life Insurance
Board of
Ignation
Eeu
Ap Amittee
New York Life
John Claflin
Air Ore
The
of Commerce
Rapid Transit Commission
Claflin
Perkins
J. P. Morgan & Co
Board of Trustees
Thomas P. Wier
Norman B. Roam
Clarence M. Mackay
Hiram R. Steele
Augustus C. Payne
Legislative Committee
Ingeire
Andrew Hamilton
World’s Fifth Sunday School Convention in Philadelphia
The central committee of the World’s Fifth Sunday School Convention met in Philadelphia on May 2 3 1907 and vowed to hold the world convention in Rome Italy. Delegates were present from parts of the United States and Canada representing an enrollment of about 256 000.
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Philadelphia
Dee
Central Committee
Saesatee Mane
Reme
Taly
Unites Sunky States
Canada
Fur Trimmed Hudson Bay Pelerine and Matching Muffs
Luxurious sable and opossum pelerine over shoulders nearly three yards long, trimmed with real tails and cord, satin lining. Includes matching fur lined coats in black or brown wool broadcloth, sable coney lining, fur collar and cuffs, extra long, all sizes. Regular values listed with special sale prices.
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Hudson Bay
Hazing at Annapolis Case Reported After Court Martial Testimony
At the Naval Academy in Annapolis a hazing incident occurred last night involving Midshipman Jordon-Kimbrough of Germantown. He was forced to assume multiple positions for ten minutes and found unconscious, later taken to hospital. Admiral Sands ordered an investigation by a board of officers. initial findings cited failures to report the incident and incomplete witness accounts.
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Annapolis
Meriweather
Naval Academy
Jordon — Kimbrough
Germantown
Enn
Kimbro
James H. Sands
Gauss' Catarrh Cure Promised To Cure All Cases
An advertisement touts Gauss' Catarrh Cure as a quick radical permanent remedy for catarrh and related debility. It claims the cure works regardless of illness duration, offering to send free information and promises a guaranteed result if used as directed.
Trolley disaster in Meadville kills three and injures many
In Meadville Pennsylvania on December 13 a runaway trolley car roared down College hill at high speed and struck a Cambridge Springs car. Three passengers died and over a dozen were injured. The dead include Mrs Breed of the Allegheny College faculty and John Beckman Dwight Birchard Samuel Gray and Mrs Moyer is believed fatally hurt. The crash was caused by a broken towing chain.
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Meadville
College Hill
Cambridge Springs
Breed
Robert S. Breed
Allegheny College
John Beckman
North Hast
Dwight Birchard
Cambridge Sprs
Samuel Gray
Cambe Springs
Moyer
Woodcock
Suit Case Sequel Deepens Boston Mystery
Boston December report notes Mrs. 8 Roberts arrested on a warrant while wife of William E Hunt. Hunt, serving six to seven years for aiding a death linked to Susan Geary, a chorus girl whose dismembered body was found in three suitcases in Boston harbor. Roberts believed connected to illegal clinics in Philadelphia and may reveal the principal Mary S. Dean’s location. bail set at 2600 dollars.
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Boston
Roberts
William E. Hunt
Massachusetts
Susan Geary
Shepherd King Theatrical Company
Boston Harbor
Hunt
Bee
Roberta
Ward
York
Philadelphia
Maud Gilpin
Robert
Philadephia Police
Geary
Edwin S Crandon Elected Chief Masonic Officer in Massachusetts
Edwin S Crandon of Cambridge was chosen most illustrious grand master at the annual assembly of the grand council of Royal Arch and Select Masters of Mascachu setta held at the Masonic Temple in Boston. Officers named include Deputy grand master Fred M Hampeon Worcester grand treasurer Wm B Lawrence Maecorder J Gilman Waite and two-year trustee Arthur G Pollard Lowell The report notes 05 subordinate councils in the state with 882 members for the coming year.
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Boston
Edwin S. Crandon
Cambridge
Royal Ata
Mascachusetta
Masonic Temple
Fred M. Hampeon
Worcester
Wm. B. Lawrence
Maecorder
J. Gilman Waite
Erent C.ton
Arthur G. Pollard
Lowell
Moet Hlushiogs
Porest EK
Parker
Silver Creek Growth Reported Along Lake Shore Rail Line
Silver Creek New York shows growing cottage interest along the lake shore corridor near Buffalos area. The fragment notes railway access on the Lake and Mid Southern lines and hints at factory sites and attractive cottages, signaling development potential for the town.
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Reet Lake
Mid Southern Railway
Im Creek
el Ima
Silver Creek
New York
Must Abolish Rebate Giving Citywide Call
Harrisburg December 14 Insurance Commissioner orders life insurers to stop rebates for three years after policy dismissal amid a push to end aggressive agent incentives. The memo lists offenders including local retailers and theaters linked to improper gift schemes.
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Harrisburg
Martin
Penneyiventia
The Cause of Accidents and Hair Loss
A vintage promotional piece argues that catastrophes and baldness are not accidents but the result of tiny unseen causes. It links avalanches to minute atoms and scalp germs to dandruff. It promotes Newbro's Herpicide as a treatment sold by druggists with stamps and agents.
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Newbro
Ambos
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Dracut
Perham
Chester W. Clark
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Herbert BE. Fletcher
Westfgd
Major Perkins
Marian
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Jessie Chamberlain
Gertrude Anderson
Blanche Kelly
Tewksbury
Ryerson
Willam Johnson
Tyngsboro
Donald Campbell
Horatius
Thomas Mack
Stella Feindel
Chelmsfordtre
Painter
the Saint
Raymond Wild
Marian RoUina
Lawrence
Mabel Laka
Marion B McKnight
Las
Arvilla Piggott
Mildred
Raymond Wid
Ruth Emerson
Chemefory Centre
Marian B. McKnight
Marian Rollins
Mildred McKnight
J. A. Knight
Isaac LaFleur
Marian Milner
Lowell High School
Owen James
Samuel Boutwell
Andover
Howard Poster
Soscapes Gemanends
Pierre
Lorwell
Boston Cloak and Suit Store
Merrimack Street
BEAR
Old City Hall
Pelerine
Isabella Fox
Meadville, Pa
Silver Creek, New York
Columbia Grandophones
Fuca Casa
Columbia Cylinder Records
Columbia Disc Records
Columbia Phonograph Company
Central Stree
Ismokers
Union Mane
Asos
Gaus Theater
Dickson
Merrimack
Ring
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