Judge Lindsey Declines to Pay Contempt Fine
Denver judge Ben B Lindsey refuses to pay a 500 contempt fine from the criminal court over a May 1918 incident involving Neal Wright the 14 year old ward. The Colorado supreme court denied a rehearing and Lindsey argues the Denver juvenile court upholds confidences and should not reveal information given in confidence. Wright served in France after enlisting at the war's start.
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Neal Wright
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John A. Perry
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Supreme Court
Colorado Supreme Court
United States
United Ites
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France
Poslam Real Treatment for Itchy Skin
Advertisement claims Poslam relieves itching and skin eruptions through medicated soap and topical treatment. Promises quicker relief with regular use and offers free samples from a New York City address.
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Wet 47Th Street
York City
Kronstadt on Fire as White Guards Advance Toward Petrograd
London dispatch reports Kronstadt fortress on the Gulf of Finland ablaze with seven Bolshevik warships surrendering to the British squadron. Fort Krasnaya Gorka, proximity to Kronstadt, reportedly fell to White Guards aiding a broad offensive toward Peterhof and Petrograd, with Bolshevik garrisons switching sides. The North Russian force has captured 22,000 prisoners and 87 cannon this campaign.
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London
Petrograd
Kronstadt
Gulf of Kronstadt
Heilsingfors
Daily Mail
Gulf of Finland
Fighters to Have Voice in Picking the Referee
Toledo June 17 Jane Willard and Jack Dempsey will have a voice in selecting a referee for their heavy weight championship on July 4 Promoter Rickard invited both boxers to be consulted before a final choice The champion Willard prefers a single referee over three officials in the ring and plans to press his case during workouts as Dempsey spars with vigor Chicago heavyweight Jack Mennen won two knockouts in a brisk session with a right to the chin shaking him up and sending him down twice
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Ohio
Jane Willard
Jack Dempsey
Army, Navy
Civilian Board of Boxing Control
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Willard
Willard Can
Dempsey
Jack Mennen
Chicago
Lwice
Wilard
Freezone promises quick corn relief for pennies
A vintage advertisement touts Freezone as painless relief for hard and soft corns and foot callouses. A tiny bottle, costing only a few cents, is applied with drops to stop pain and lift the corn with no irritation, claiming complete removal from toes and soles.
George R. Wales of Vermont for civil service post
Washington June 17 Senate nominations from President Wilson included George R. Wales of Vermont to be civil service commissioner among hundreds sent to the Senate that failed of confirmation. Also listed were John Skelton Williams for comptroller of the currency and Norman Hapgood to be minister to Denmark, among others.
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Wilson
John Skelton Williams
Washington
Norman Hapgood
New York
Denmark
Richard Crane
Lameing
Cxscho
Slovakia
Hugh& Gibson
Poland
Henry M. Robinson
California
Shipping Board
George R. Wales
Vermont
Genuine American Trick Del Val Surprised by Vatican Visit
Rome reports a group of American sailors and soldiers led by Father Edward Wallace of Brooklyn bypassed formalities to meet Cardinal Merry Del Val at the papal palace. Del Val called it a genuine American trick as the visitors sought a greeting without invitation. The episode highlighted American familiarity with Vatican custom and sparked playful remarks from Del Val.
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Rome
Associated Press
Cardinal Merry del Val
Vatican
Father Edward Wallace
Brooklyn
N.Y
Cardinal
Wattjean
Mather Wallace
Larry del Vals
Philadelphia
Chicago
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Cleveland
Louie
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Detroit
Boston
Father Wallace
Ialian
Merry del Val
Gore
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Brooklys
Arminaea
American League scores and standings from early games
Washington beat Detroit 3 to 0 while Washingtons Minaya and Chasey starred. Philadelphia defeated New York 4 to 3 in an 11 inning close game. Boston edged Cleveland 1 to 0 at Boston.
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Detroit
Philadel
New York
Low
Boston
Cleveland
National League scores with rain delays and extras
Weather affected NL games with Boston at Cincinnati and St. Louis at Brooklyn 0 2, rain halting play after Gurme filled tabt halfway fifth. Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 6 5, Chicago defeated New York 4 3 in 10 innings.
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Boston
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Philaiel
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Chicago
New York
Barre Golf Club Tournament Week End
Sugar shipments to New York from Porto Rico continue at a rate of 40,000 tons monthly as details from the Sugar Producers association outline production versus forecast. The report notes three centrals have produced about 20 percent less than estimated, with more than half the island’s sugar already shipped by May first and a large remaining bearing on Webster hand.
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San Man
D. Stuart
New York
L. Bottiggi
Stewart
A. Murray
Papoeia
Proeland
Toltion
Board of Equalization
G. C. Stewart
United States Shipping Board
A. Clark
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Robert
Jake Fraser
Sugar Producers’ Association
Lisa
Webster
Bage
Albert Milne
Not tired on book learning says Shinbone on prayer
In a dialect laden remark the speaker Shinbone jokes about learning and jokes about what Deacon Simms prayed that the land would have merriment for sinners who go to the place from which no traveler ever returns.
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Shinbone
Simms
Boston Transcript
Czech Offensive Opens as Forces Seize Ammunition
Geneva reports Czech troops under General Hennocque begin counter offensive against Hungarian Soviet troops. After ten hours of fighting they capture several villages and seize two cannon, maxim guns, and ammunition. Czech war ministry plans raise forces to 1,100 officers and 43,000 men.
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Geneva
Hennocque
Xov~ Ora
Prague
Cznehs
Czecho-Slovakia
Tuberculosis Seen as After War Enemy by Expert Panel
Atlantic City June 17 Walter Ufford of Washington told the National Tuberculosis section meeting that tuberculosis is both a deadly scourge and a major economic enemy. He urged health departments to control the disease as a contagious problem and to receive funds for civilian protection. John A. Lapp urged health insurance to enable working men to receive proper treatment, warning many cannot pause work. Dr Donald B. Armstrong cited Framingham discoveries showing intensive examinations reveal many cases missed by routine checks and suggested broad application nationwide. Mary A Myers urged a changed public attitude and emphasized health education to combat tuberculosis.
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Atlantic City
Walter
Ufford
Washington
John A. Lapp
Ohio Health Insurance Commission
Framingham
Massachusettes
Donald B. Armstrong
Goa
Misa Mary A. ‘Myers
Indianapolis
Veetach Declared Preventable and Curable by Education
The speaker notes a shift from viewing Veetach as hereditary to recognizing it as preventable and curable. Educational efforts have reached many, making most adults and children aware that Veetach can be prevented and treated.
Return of Mrs Tracy and crowd at Slatersville town hall
Mrs Charles Tracy and sister Florence Osborn returned to Slatersville R I last week. A reception for returning soldiers drew a large crowd at the town hall with singing and speeches. Groundbreaking began on the new No 3 schoolhouse with F W Spaulding foreman and W T Noble in charge of cement work. Harry Byford sold his farm to Leon Giles and plans to run a general store after purchasing the Wight store from A A French. Earle F P Howe bought a light truck for road and general work. Miss Pinney of Randolph will lead a large piano class this term. Thursday, ladies Dick arrived from overseas with the 26th division. He was hospitalized in France but appears well.
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Charles Tracy
Florence Osborn
Slatersville
R. 1
France
Cigarmakers strike seeks wage gains and unity
The cigarmakers, many members of unions, receive strike benefits as work has halted for five months. They vow to stay idle into next year to press higher wages and demand universal hiring by the Tobacco Company for capable operatives, rejecting the plant's profit-sharing offer.
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Peete Tee Ierearten Es Sait
United States
Porto Rican Strike Shrinks U S Cigar Supply
San Juan June 16 Porto Rican cigars are largely removed from the United States market due to a strike by cigarmakers and tobacco workers ongoing since January. About 5,000 workers are idle and U S stockpiles are exhausted, with Porto Rico’s prime industry disrupted and hardship spreading among workers.
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San Juan
Associated Press
United States
Bayer Tablets and Aspirin Branding Note
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Bayer tablets labeled Bayer Crone or Bayer package claiming relief for headache toothache earache neuralgia fever and cold. Mentions aspirin as the Bayer mark and monoacetyl salicylic acid content in small tin boxes.
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Bayer
Bayer Crone
Soldier asks piano hope as doctor assures healing
In a Boston Transcript piece a wounded soldier asks if he will play the piano again. The doctor reassures him, saying yes, and the soldier expresses delight at the prospect of resuming music. The dialogue reflects wartime resilience and humor.
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Boaton
Mysterious English-Language Phrase Draws Boston Transcript
A cryptic line features mispronounced names and a reference to breaking furniture, attributed to Mrs Johnson-Dathushan and Mrs Simma-Dat, noted in the Boston Transcript. The wording hints at a playful or coded regional dialect, with little clear narrative.
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Simma
Boston Transcript
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