Biography and the Cosmic View in Historical Study
The first regular club lecture by William R Thayer of Cambridge argues biography remains essential to history as life is concrete not merely cosmic. He cites Plutarch and the Old Testament, warns against excessive abstraction, and urges focusing on individuals to illuminate past events and destiny shaped by few decisive leaders.
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Colonial Hall
William R Thayer
Cambridge
Bennett
State Federation
The
Federation Bulletin
May Alden Ward
Helen A. Whittier
Thayer
Plutarch
Biography, science, and the novelist's path to truth
The piece debates biographers using science as a tool yet warns against overreliance on theories. It argues for admiring heroes, avoiding simplistic life motives, and studying individuals to understand history, while praising autobiography and fiction as means to illuminate real lives.
Biography hinges on physiology and psychology in history
The article argues that biographies must consider a subject’s physiology and psychology, noting Lincoln’s humor as essential, Frederick the Second’s seasickness affecting crusades, and cautioning biographers not to overapply pathology while seeking causal insight.
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Lincoln
Frederick
Will of Rice case argued in New York Court of Appeals
In Albany on Oct 12 the New York Court of Appeals heard Albert T. Patrick challenge to probate of William M. Rice's will. Bartins, executor for the Rice Institution for the Advancement of Literature and Science and Art, contends the 1900 will is a forged instrument. Patrick’s counsel argued the appellate division erred by upholding the 1896 will and dismissing Patrick’s later date instrument.
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Albany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
Rice
Albert T. Patrick
William M. Rice
John D. Bartins
William M
Rice Institution For the Advancement of Literature and Science and Art
Houston
Texas
Mr. Bartins
William B. Hornblower
Patrick
John W. Tomlinson
Max J. Kohler
Edgar J. Kohler
Appellate Division
First Department
Fitzgerald
Hornblower
First of Fifteen Cases Goes to Trial Against Boston Breweries
The first of fifteen lawsuits against Boston breweries opened in superior court before Judge Gaskill. About 35 more cases await trial, seeking damages near 100000. Plaintiffs allege breach of a 1902 strike era agreement to provide steady, permanent employment. defendants deny any such agreement and deny injuries.
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Boston
Superior Court
Gaskill
Cure for all with Dean's Ointment claims safe
An advertisement extols Dean's Ointment as the only sure cure for torture and piles, asserting it is absolutely safe and cannot fail, appealing to all ages and classes.
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Dean
Mrs D L Moody Dies at East Northfield
Mrs Dwight L Moody widow of the evangelist died at 5 o clock Saturday afternoon at her East Northfield home after a brief illness. She was about 60, born in England, survived by son Paul D Moody and two other children. Funeral 3 pm Tuesday at Congregational church Northfield. body in state two hours prior. interment Round Top beside her husband.
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East Northfield
Dwight L. Moody
Moody
Northfield
W. R. Moody
Paul D. Moody
Chicago
Case Postponed in False Swearing Trial of Robins
In Salem Superior Court Samuel Robinson and two relatives, all directors of Globe Worsted Mills in Lawrence, faced a six count indictment for false swearing. They allegedly signed a certificate stating the corporation liabilities were 168 256 29 in 1898, with trial postponed.
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Boston
Samuel Robinson
Herbert Robinson
Benjamin F. Robinson
Salem
Holmes
Globe Worsted Mills
Lawrence
Royal Blue Line October Tour to Washington
Royal Blue Line offers an October week long tour from Boston leaving Thursday October 22 for 27 dollars, covering all expenses except supper on the Fall River Line. Conductor arranged itinerary includes daily program at the National Capitol with details from Jos. P. Taggart at 360 Washington Street Boston MA.
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Royal Blue Line
Washington
Boston
National Capitol
Jos. P. Taggart
Washington Street
Mass
The Woman With Hair On Her Face Hair Cure Claims
A speaker professes expertise in treating facial hair, listing trials and methods. The note advertises Rhodes Hair Store at 73 Market Street offering remedies and guidance to those discouraged by failed experiments.
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Rhodes’ Hair Store
Rimack Street
The Life of Pope Leo XIII Authentic Memoir
A printed memoir authorized by the pope and issued with Nihil obstat from Reverend J F Loughlin and Imprimatur from Archbishop Patrick John of Philadelphia. The work bears blessing and official church imprimatur for printing.
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Pope Leo XIII
Monsignor O’reilly
D. D
L. D
Leo XII
J. F. Loughlin
Archdiocese of
Philadelphia
Patrick John
Scalded to Death Aboard Picqua Firemen Lost In Steam
The Picqua steamship arrived in New York with flags at half mast for two firemen killed and injured in her engine room after a hurricane collision on October 9. Cyprian Maleaz died after ten hours of agony. Samuel Mendez lay near death from steam inhalation as repairs allowed the ship to reach port.
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New York
New York and Mediterranean Line
Picqua
Filkins
Cyprian Maleaz
Samuel Mendeze
Special Colonist Tickets Offer From Boston to West
Daily now until November 30 the NI Kel Platte Railroad sells special one way Colonists tickets Buffalo to California and other Pacific coast points at 42.50 with lower rates to Utah Montana and Idaho. Includes splendid tri weekly tourist car service. See L. P. Murgess agents No. 238 Washington Street Boston.
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NI ‘Kel Platie Railroad
Buffalo
California
Pacific Oast
Utah
Montana
Idaho
L. P. Murgess
Washington Street
Boston
Burdock Blood Bitters Claims Pure Blood Health
A health claim promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as producing pure blood and invigorating the entire system, suggesting improved tone and energy through its use.
Sealed letter sought under Bennett will in probate
In New Haven the court sent a special messenger to New York to obtain a mysterious sealed letter mentioned in Philo S. Bennett's will. Executor William J. Bryan aims to secure the document as part of a $50,000 trust for the widow, to be administered per sealed instructions. The letter was not with the will when delivered by the Merchant Safe Deposit Company.
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New Haven
Conn
Philo S. Bennett
William J. Bryan
Cleveland
New York
Merchant Safe Deposit Company
Bennett
Safe Deposit Company
Humane Lodge Dedication in Rochester Hall
In Rochester New Hampshire on October 12 in front of Grand Lodge Masons Humane Lodge No 21 established in 1811 dedicated its new hall. George P Furbush presided and Oliver A Roberts of Boston delivered the oration.
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Rochester
N. H
Grand Lodge of Masons
Humane Lodge
George P. Furbush
Oliver A. Roberts
Boston
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