Porter Torpedo Boat Destroyer Commissioned at Philadelphia
The torpedo boat destroyer Porter, among the largest and fastest of its class, was placed in commission today at the Philadelphia navy yard. It measures 315 feet, displaces 1090 tons, and can reach 29 knots with four 4 inch rapid fire guns and four twin deck torpedo tubes. A navy yard report also noted possible defects in the Michigan battleship’s 12 inch guns, though unconfirmed, and Oklahoma to follow into commission soon.
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Porter
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Philadelphia Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Naval Board of Investigation
Michigan
Oklahoma
Look at the tongue if sick cross feverish
A vintage style health warning urges mothers to check a child’s tongue for fever or illness and recommends California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative to relieve constipation and stomach distress. It touts a 50 cent bottle, versioned for babies to adults, warning against counterfeits and urging to insist on genuine California Syrup of Figs.
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California
California Wig Syrup Company
Old Folk's Best Friend Digestive Tonic Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes a digestive tonic described as the best friend of the elderly. It claims to restore vigor and vitality by enriching the stomach, blood, flesh, and bones with each meal.
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Old Folk
Shivar Ginger Ale Refund Offer Detailed
Advertisement notes a refund on the first dozen pints if not pleased with results. Bottled by Shivar Mineral Spring in Shelton South Carolina. If local stock is unavailable, customers should ask their wholesale grocer to arrange phone delivery.
Censure Passed On Aviation Chiefs Sparks Army Air Reform
Secretary Baker announced a plan to create a separate aviation corps apart from the signal corps as part of a broad shakeup sparked by a court martial and disciplinary actions. Brigadier General Scriven and Colonel Reber were censured, Colonel Goodier was censured, and reforms were ordered including a study by a general staff committee. The move follows scrutiny of aviation discipline and aims to expand air power for reconnaissance and combat.
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Army Corps
Signal Corps
Baker
Army
Lewis E. Goodier
Western Department
Aignal Corps
Goodler
Wilson
George P. Scriven
Aviation Corps
Samuel Reber
General Staff
Gelonel Goodier
San Francisco
Lewis E. Goodier, Jr
Comet Artillery
San Diego
Goodier
Arthur 8. Cowan
George O. Squier
London
Reber
Congress
Army Aviation
United States
Scriven
Clvilife
Mexico
Kerlin Wins Fayette County Sheriff Nomination
At the Fayette County democratic primaries in Fayetteville T. M. Kerlin defeated incumbent F. J. Brown for the party nomination. Brown had served as sheriff for twelve years, and the race was one of the most spirited in county history.
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Sandersville
Baldwin County
Milledgeville
Savannah
Courthouse Square
T. M. Kerlin
Fayette County
Mr. Kerln
Fayetteville
F. J. Brown
Brown
Censures Issued for Administrative Lapses in Corps
The remarks note some progress delays among men in the corps and blame higher officers for focusing on aviation at the expense of administration. Censure recommendations were approved and issued for failures to enforce discipline and observe military regulations, not for unworthy motives of any officer.
Postmaster Lynched by Mob in Florida
Chipley Florida April 17 Reports say county authorities took no action after the Vernon Florida lynching of John Dykes postmaster of Greenhead Washington county Dykes was arrested there earlier in the day for killing A Walker Naval store operator and was moved to the Vernon jail A mob of masked men overpowered the jail deputy and lynched Dykes in Vernon
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Vernon
Fla
John Dykes
Greenhead
Washington County
Green~head
A. Walker
Dr Hardman speaks at Hogansville Chautauqua
Hoganaville Ga April 17 Special Dr G Hardman spoke this morning to a large audience at the chautauqua. Solicitor Hugh Dorsey who was scheduled to speak Tuesday morning will not appear. Judge Richard B Russell’s resignation at the Georgia court of appeals prompts local support for Judge Frank Saffald.
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Hogansville Chautauqua Hoganaville
G. Hardman
Chautauqua
Hugh Dorsey
UDG
Frank Saffold
Appelate
Bengh Millen
Richard B. Russell
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Frank Saffald
Swainaboro
Saffald
Russell
Narris
Senate Orders Probe of Gasoline Advance
Washington reports Senator Martine’s resolution, branding Standard Oil as a trust, was adopted by the Senate for inquiry into rising gasoline prices. The attorney general investigation was approved earlier, with Standard Oil inviting full cooperation to show price increases stem from natural supply and demand, not conspiracy.
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Martine
Standard Oil Company
Senate
Supreme Court
New York
United States Attorney General
Sandard Oil Company
New Jersey
Widow Awarded 16000 For Husband Death In Tennessee
Washington April 17 judge Jennie B Gray won 16000 against Chattanooga Southern railroad receiver for death of her husband a Chattanooga Southern conductor killed at Alton Park Tenn Supreme Court today affirmed the judgment providing the widow the compensation.
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Washington
Jennie B. Gray
Chattanooga Southern Railroad
Tennessee
Chattanooga Southern
Supreme Court
Gray
Alton Park
Tenn
Supreme Court broadens safety appliance law scope nationwide
The court ruled federal safety appliance acts cover all railroad injuries from interstate or intrastate work. In the Rigsby case a Texas and Pacific brakeman was awarded $11,000 after a defective ladder on a bad order car caused injury. Justice Pliney stated Congress holds exclusive jurisdiction over interstate rail safety, affirming Texas court judgment.
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Supreme Court
A. R. Rigsby
Texas and Pacific
Marshall
Texas
Rigsby
Britain settles claims of Chicago meat packers in war cargo case
London reports that the foreign office announced a settlement of the Chicago meat packers claims over seized cargoes. Included are Armour Swift Hammond Morris Schwarzschild and Sulzberger and Cudahy, with prize fund proceeds to be held. The settlement does not affect Sir Samuel Fivans ruling and appeals to the privy council are withdrawn. Britain will regulate future packing house shipments to neutral European countries during the war.
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Wmondon
Foreign Office Tonight
Chicago
Armour, Swift, Hammond, Morris and Schwarzschild
Sulgberger
Cudahy Company
Sayac
Sir Samuel Fivans
Theprize Court
Kim
Fridland
Alfréd Noeibal
Wbjornstjerne-Bjjornson
Privy Council
Brumbaugh Candidate for the White House
Petitions bearing affidavits from Governor Brumbaugh declare his candidacy for president and as Republican at large delegates. The filings arrive at the state capital from fourteen counties, signaling petition activity in Harrisburg on April 17.
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Brumbaugh
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