Cure of Cancer Reported by Serum Injection
Philadelphia April 4 Cure of a case of cancer in the neck of a woman by the injection of guinea pig serum was reported at the American Association for Cancer Research meeting at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr G H A Clowes of Buffalo presented evidence of a relation between cancer and parasitic origin. Out of 100 cases, 200 were determined to be cancer by blood tests for anti trypsin reactions.
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Bens
Philadelphia
G. H. A. Clowes
Buffalo
American Association For Cancer Research
University of Pennsylvania
Clowes
Store Policy On Clearance Goods In Tunnel Basement
A rule states that merchandise in the Tunnel Basement must be sold within five weeks or be given away. Each item carries a price tag with the sale start date allowing shoppers to see how long it has remained on display.
Beatrice Farnham Seeks Separate Path Amid Marital Vacation
Beatrice Farnham now Mrs John Otto explains her move to Boston while husband stays at Monument Canyon Colorado as a marital vacation. She says married couples may need time apart to avoid wear on their relationship and a five year separation could lead to legal steps if they still wish to live apart. She notes time to decide if reunion is possible. The piece recalls the artist poet romance linked to Independence Peak carving last June.
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John Otto
Beatrice Farnham
Boston
Monument Canyon
Col
Otto
Independence Peak
Poet of the Mesa and his artist wife in mountain shack
The poet husband known as the Poet of the Mesa endures solitude in a mountain shack while his wife, the artist, longs for her old life and many interests among friends in Boston.
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Boston
First Forest Fire of Year Reported Near Ipswich
Newburyport April 4 passengers arriving from Boston report the first local forest fire of the year burning in the woods between Rowley and Ipswich at 9 PM. The blaze, likely started by locomotive sparks, burned through uninhabited forest with no nearby houses at risk.
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Newburyport
Rowley
Ipswich
Boston
Relatives Located for Brocket Explosion Victim Cronin
The Boston Post reports Cornelius Cronin fatally injured in a dynamite blast at Brocket Alberta. His two sisters are identified: Catharine Collins of Charlestown and Minnie Cronin, a Boston hotel maid. Collins aims to reach his bedside before death. Cronin will accompany if needed.
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Boston Post
Cornelius Cronin
Brocket
Alberta
Catharine Collins
Stanley Place
Charlestown
Minnie Cronin
Boston
Collins
Washington Sails for Guantanamo With Knox Aboard
The cruiser Washington departed at noon from Port au Prince Haiti heading to Guantanamo Cuba carrying Secretary Knox and his party.
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Port AU Prince
Haiti
Washington
Knox
Guantanamo
Cuba
New Band Stand on Common to Be Completed by July 1
The bandstand on Boston Common is to be completed by July 1. It will feature modern improvements and include commodious facilities for concerts and gatherings.
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Boston Common
Stand halves ready for concert use and instrument storage
The roll sides will close the stand to prevent use except for concerts and will act as sounding boards. The outside of the stand is now practically completed, with clothing and storage prepared for the players’ instruments.
Jack Johnson Fined for Smuggling Necklace
Chicago April 4. Jack Johnson the negro pugilist faces a $9600 fine from the United States government for smuggling a diamond necklace. The Treasury charged him with illegally importing a $6080 necklace from King George's coronation. Johnson sought a settlement at the district attorney's office, needing full payment to avoid prosecution. The necklace reportedly contained 60 diamonds and was worn by Johnson's white wife.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
United States
Treasury Department
Johnson
United States Distict Attorney's
Man Marries Widow Hours After Wife Dies in San Diego
Bert Mason of Ta Mesa wed Miss Helen Lux of San Francisco in San Diego four days after his first wife died. A justice of the peace officiated. The ceremony followed a dying promise to the widow, with three children in consideration for their welfare.
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San Diego
Cal
Bert Mason
Ta Mesa
Helen
Mason
Miss Jux
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