Palmistry claims science status with Sterling Palmist
An advertisement for the Oriental Temple of Palmistry and Astrology at 81 Merrimack Street promotes palm reading as a scientific service. It lists charges of 25 and 50 cents, office hours from 9 am to 9 pm daily and Sunday, and asserts numerous official recommendations. It promises readings on life, marriage, business, and warnings of danger. It also mentions a large number of endorsements from governors, mayors, sheriffs, judges, lawyers, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Palmist
Oriental Temple of Palmistry
Merrimack Street
Ike
Unclear Dialogue From Punch Cartoon Quip
A fragment from a Punch cartoon quote shows an impatient patient asking if a boy can be both a physician and a fool. The exchange features a character labeled pet man and a retort about dual roles.
Sterling Palmist Ends Free Hand Reading Service
The Sterling Palmist will close the free hand reading offer due to a high volume of letters arriving via the Courier-Citizen. Readings are available at his office 81 Merrimack Street with 25 or 50 cent charges, hours 9 to 9 daily and Sundays.
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Sterling Palmist
Courier-Citizen
Merrimack Street
Oriental Temple of
Freight Engineered Killed in Rail Collision on Curve
Providence paper reports a head on crash on the Pawtuxet Valley branch of the New York New Haven Hartford line near South Auburn station. Engineer Joseph W. Oldham of one train died after attempting to jump following air brake action. Fireman of Oldham and engineer Patrick Keenan of the other train escaped unharmed along with Keenan’s fireman. Both engines on a sharp curve were traveling at speed with nine cars in each train. two cars of each telescoped. Oldham, about 35, resided in Providence with his wife and family.
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Providence
Kr.l
Pawtuxet Valley
New York, New Haven& Hartford
South Auburn
Joseph W. Oldham
Oldham
Patrick Keenan
Hils
Builders' Chance on Gibson Street Home Site
Best house total on Gibson street with 8600 feet of land ready to build. Real value, cut in two for quick sale. Inquire of Thomas H. Elliot at 64 Central street.
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Gibson Street
Thomas H. Elliot
Central Street
That Beautiful Varnish Paint Costs Six Cents
A readable fragment notes varnish price at six cents a bottle or can, offered by Adams Hardware and Paint Company. The item appears in a brief trade notice or advertisement style fragment within the period page. The source emphasizes affordable paint products and local retail availability.
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Beree
Bolt
Adams Hardware & Paint Co
French Club Elects Officers and shows charity play
The Pawtucketville Club Social elected Emile Gelinas president and officers for the coming term after a French American event. A dramatic skit by Cercle Dramatique drew an audience, with prizes awarded in whist and a charity proceeds plan announced.
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Club Social of
Pawtucketville
Cercle Dramatique
Madame Harpagen
Minnie Chretien
Claudia Nadeau
Soubrette
Stella
Eva Dumont
Flora Hotin
Maxime Lepine
Maude Crevier
Joseph WN. Jacques, Jr
Chretien
Gagnon
Lefebvre
Leonidas Desruisseaux
A. Bro
Greenwich Academy Holds Commencement Ceremony
East Greenwich academy awarded Scene Lee and Moos diplomas as Gov. presented diplomas during commencement in Greenwich Hast R. 1 on June 15.
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Greenwich Academy
Greenwich
R. 1
East Greenwich Academy
Scene Lee
Moos
Gov
Gas stock holders vote against Addicks
In Boston on June 15 J Edward Addicks who faced contempt of court in Philadelphia attended a meeting of Boston gas companies as a stockholder. All but Massachusetts Pipe Line Company voted to transfer property and franchises to New Boston Consolidated Gas Company while Addicks voted against the transfer citing a belief the offered price was too low. After meetings statements to the state gas commission said over two thirds of stock had approved the transfer.
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Boston
J. Edward Addicks
Philadelphia
Boston Gas Companies
Massachusetts Pipe Line Company
New Boston Consolidated Gas Company
Addicks
Roxbury
South Boston
Bay State
Moody explains retirement of Harmon and Judson in rebates case
Washington June 15 Attorney General Moody issued a statement on the retirement of Harmon and Judson from further involvement in the rebates matter centered on the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railroad Company and the Colorado Fuel Iron Company finding no good reason for further action.
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Washington
Moody
Messrs
Harmon
Judson
Interstate Commerce
Atchison, ‘Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Pine Blocks for Summer Fuel Advertising Slogan
Elin dried Pine Blocks 2 to 6 inches long marketed as pleasant healthful summer fuel. Claims best wood to kindle a coal fire. Price list 16 bushels for 100 dollars 34 bushels for 2 dollars. Mail and telephon orders receive prompt attention.
Public dispute over statement in retirement from case
The speaker notes a difference with Messrs Harmon and Judson that led to their withdrawal. He sent a letter asking for a mutually agreeable statement. This morning Harmon replied by telegram, saying he would answer the letter, and the speaker will await Harmon’s reply before issuing any further statement.
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Messrs. Harmon
Judson
Mr. Harmon
Mo. Harmon
Scholarships at Brown Reduce Annual Scholarships
Providence June 15 The Brown University corporation has cut the number of annual scholarships from the common fund for needy students. About 25 applications have been refused as the treasury feels the financial bid is too great a drain. Entering classes are expected to be as large as care permits, with a waiting list to select the more desirable scholars. The plan does not affect a few endowed premiums.
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Providence
Corporation of Brown University
Lange
London Press Sees Washington as Peace Talks Venue
London newspapers hail Washington as the site for peace negotiations, calling it a tribute to President Roosevelt's diplomacy and signaling the rising influence of the United States in international affairs.
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London
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Rates to Denver and Colorado Springs by Nickel Plate Road
From Jacecourt the Ipwerth League and conventions with return rates. Tickets sold at listed rates. Return is stated in cm reporting. Sleepers and related services mentioned. Written by L. P. Burgess, Boston Mass, Old South Building.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Jacecourt
Ana cm
L. P. Burgess
N.eb
Old South Bidg
Boston
Mass
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Lydia Couch
Duffy
Willimantic
Lypia Covues
Manchester
Conn
Duffy's Pure
Couch
Hale
Iirdaliens
Harmeful
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
New York
Oriental Temple
Merrimack St
Lowell, Mass
Yassuh
Teddy Rooswater
Phanssyeulah
Sallie Jane
Newtownda
Billie Hamilton
Tri-State
Hamilton
New England
Miranda Dipley
Bridget
Gertrude
Annie
James J. L. T
Giess
Club Social de Pawtucketville
Emile Gelinas
Eugene Lajoie
L. C. Gelinas
Amedee Gelinas
Frederic Theriault
Joseph A. Sawyer
Charles Chandonnet
St. Joseph's College Hall
Harvey
Lowell
Canaan
N. H
Joseph Moreau
Marie Noel
Oscar Remillard
Cordelia Moreau
Miss Noel
Marie Robert
St. Mary's Church
Fred Moreau
Napoleon Moreau
Omer Moreau
Eugene Desrochers
Remillard
Albert Gagnon
Adolphe and
Angelina Gagnon
Perkins Street
4Onsarche Studio
Majestic
Ben Hur
B. M.C
Galaxy
Washburn
New York State
Uncle Jerry
Hirsch Worcestershire Oat
Wamilla
Jamaica
Wintergreen
Wetmore
Baker's
Sterry
Emile Ader
Challenge
Blue Hill
Cape Cod
China
Carton Cassia
Carton
Allspice
Stickney & Poor's
Slade’s
Japan
Assam
Chase & Sanborn
Vermont
Sapien
Gebb
John F. Saunders
Gorham, Corner Summer Street
I. C. TV
Atty
Gen
Gorham and Dix Sts
Gorham
BROWN
Norma
Dr. True
SA Polio
J. J. McManmons
Prevostt Street
Albert
Albert Chemical Co
Falls & Burkinshaw
Middlesex Street
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