Arrest of Presbyterian Missionary in Korea Reported
The State Department reports the arrest of Rev. Eli Miller Mowry of Pyongyang Korea on charges by Japanese authorities that he aided Korean independence propagandists. Officials say he would face a fair trial under Japanese law and that US action would verify the court's impartiality. Information on missionary activities remains limited and unconfirmed.
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Washington
State Department
Eli Miller Mowry
Pyong Yang
Korea
Mowry
United States
Philippines
Speculator Test Case Finds Frederick Abt Guilty
The theatre ticket case against Frederick Abt, heard in Central Court, resulted in a guilty finding for a test case. Special Officer Sullivan testified Abt stood near Tremont Street theatre intercepting passersby and directing them to a drug store for tickets. The charge cited occupying sidewalk space for selling goods without a license.
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Frederick Abt
Continuence
Central Court
Sullivan
Abt
Tremont Street
James H. Devlin
Police Commissioner's Office
John J. Cronin
Calls Narcotic Evil U S Greatest Problem
New York April 10 Major Dan asserts three New York physicians recently investigated had dispensed 1,500,000 narcotic prescriptions to drug addicts in six months as part of a nationwide effort to curb narcotics.
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New York
Dan
Porter Calls Narcotic Evil Nation's Greatest Problem
New York IRS supervisor fel L Porter told a conference with state and municipal authorities that narcotics are the nation's greatest problem. The meeting aimed to plan care for hundreds of addicts cut off after the arrest of six physicians and four druggists last Tuesday.
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Fel L. Porter
New York
Internal Revenue Department
Needham Poetess to Edit Wellesley Magazine
Miss Mavis Claire Barnett, a junior and noted poet, elected editor of the 1919 Wellesley College Magazine. She will succeed Miss Eleanor Blodgett of Cortland who graduates in June. Barnett of 8 Newell Avenue Needham has contributed to college papers and earned strong praise for her verse.
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Mavis Claire Barnett
Wellesley College
Eleanor Blodgett
Cortland, N
Miss Barnett
Newell Avenue
Needham
Steel price accord rejected by railroad chief
Washington April 10 The railroad administration refused to accept steel price terms agreed by industry representatives and the Commerce Department's industrial board after Director General Hines conferred with board chairman George N Peek.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Department of Commerce
Industrial Board
Hines
George N. Peek
Railroad prices clash with government policy in price restart
Director-General Hines and Industrial Board Chairman Peek clash over steel and iron price levels. Hines says proposed prices are too high and government agencies should not endorse excessive levels. They stress fair terms and return to reasonable pricing for public interest and national recovery.
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Industrial Board
Railroad Administration
Peek
Hines
Wilson
Quebec Wet Forces Triumph in Province Referendum
Early returns from Quebec's referendum show a large majority for wet forces on wine and beer licenses. Across the province, wet majorities run high in many districts while dry supporters appear apathetic. women were barred from voting.
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Montreal
Quebec
Canada
Farewell Functions Mark Sharp’s Departure From Paris
In Paris on April 10 farewell events honor outgoing American ambassador William G. Sharp. Luncheons and dinners hosted by figures including President Poincare and Foreign Minister Pichon precede his departure. A Senate chamber reception, with addresses by M. Dubost and de Constant, features notable attendees and a Wilbur Wright Memorial donation of 90 000 dollars. Sharp sails from Brest to return home after meeting his successor Hugh C. Wallace.
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Ambassador Sharp
Paris
William G. Sharp
Poincare
Pichon
Latin-American Union
Republican Club
Franco-American Committee
Anglo-American Press Association
Serbian Legation
Sharp
Senate Chamber
Senate
Aviations Group
American Aero Club of
France
M. Dubost
Baron d’Estournelles de Constant
Woodrow Wilson
Admiral Benson
Louis D. Beaumont
Dayton
Ohio
Wilbur Wright
le Mans
Brest
Hugh C. Wallace
Father Johns Medicine for Colds and Coughs
An old advertisement promotes Father Johns Medicine claiming relief for colds and coughs and markets it as aiding body building. The copy emphasizes health benefits and uses period brand language.
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Father John
Red Cross Girls Prep Welcome Home Tea Room
The 26th Division parade will pass the Red Cross lunch room on Boylston Street with windows brightened by Welcome Home decorations. Red Cross workers plan festive touches including fudge making with Miss Dorothea Codman and Miss Dorothy Allen among the enthusiastic volunteers.
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Red Cross
Boylston Street
Candy
Dorothea Codman
Dorothy Allen
Army of Red Cross
Navy Enlistments Rise Slightly in Week Ended April 3
Navy recruiting for the week ended April 3 shows a small rise with total enrolments reaching 1245. Eastern division leads with 667, Central 245, Southern 244, and Western 89.
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Washington
Navy
Egg laying record from Rhode Island red pullets
A reader from Epping New Hampshire reports six Rhode Island red pullets hatched last May began laying in January and produced 92 eggs in February and 120 in March averaging 15 and 20 eggs per bird respectively, with continued production.
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Post
Rhode Island
A. B. Burnham
Epping
N. H
Americans Are Friends in South American Cruise
The cruiser squadron under Admiral Caperton returned to New York after a year in South American waters. Officers on the flagship Pittsburg report strong friendship with Guatemala, Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina and foresee greater U S South American commercial ties. Caperton praised the warm receptions and said the crew left with personal friends in the region.
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New York
William B. Capterton
South American
Guatemala
Brazil
Uruguay
Argentine
Pittsburg
United States
South America
Admiral Caperton
Mexico Receives Two Million 7mm Rifle Cartridges
Laredo Tex April 10 two million rounds of seven millimetre rifle cartridges for the Mexican government forces were taken across to the Mexican side of the border today with the permission of American authorities.
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Laredo
Tex
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