Fiery crosses seen in sky report from Paris
In Paris April 16 meteorological phenomena such as halos crowns and luminous crosses have been observed frequently. Abbe Moreux director of Bourges Observatory notes devout observers see a mystic sign of victory but explains the crosses are atmospheric reflections from humidity likely caused by depressions over the North Atlantic and not linked to artillery fire.
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Paris
Abbe Moreux
Observatory of
Bourges
North Atlantic
Musterole Headache Remedy Ad Claims Fast Relief
An old style ad touts Musterole as a safe external remedy for headaches cold congestion sore throat bronchitis croup and many pains. It highlights oil of mustard content blister-free action and hospital size options with a Cleveland Ohio company address.
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Musterole Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Anti-kamma Tablets For All Pain Advertised By Dr Robbins
Dr Robbins touts Anti-kamma Tablets as a universal pain reliever with quick relief for headaches from malaria related causes digestion neuralgia and menstrual pain. He claims two tablets provide prompt relief enabling patients to resume normal activity and notes the tablets are sold by all druggists under the name AK Tablets.
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P. Robbins
Olive Tablets Advertisement Claim Health Benefits
An ad for Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets promotes a vegetable compound as a calomel substitute. It claims to improve yellow skin, coated tongue, appetite, and bowel function, with a pinker complexion and buoyant feeling, selling at 10 and 25 cents per box through Olive Tablet Company in Columbus, Ohio.
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Olive Zablet Company
Columbus
Trial Overdue in Cabot Will Case Adds Pet Stories Context
In the Cabot will case at Milton, a verdict is expected by next Thursday as attorneys rest their cases. Witness Mary E. Ames recounted Cabot’s favorite tales and books, including Rudyard Kipling, and described household habits and staff roles. The trial featured discussions of larvae monographs and Cabot’s relations with Dr. Bartol and others, with adjournment to Tuesday morning.
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Louis Cabot
Mifton
Charles F. Choate
Hardy
L. Vernon Briggs
Dr. Briggs
The
State Board of Insanity
Mary E. Ames
Brookline
Cabots
National Civic Federation
Hall
Mr. Cabot
Rudyard Kipling
Dr. Bartol
Elliot Lee
Dr. Bartel
British ship struggles to land coal in Progreso
The British steamship American of the United Fruit Company faced trouble landing a coal cargo at Progreso Mexico as Mexican revolutionaries urged bombardment. Captain McDonald defied pressure, steamed to Campeche, then returned to Progreso before a U S warship intervened.
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United Fruit Company
Mexico
McDonald
Boston
Progreso
Campeche
United States
Port Dispute Halts Unloading at Mystic Wharf
Labor friction blocks unloading of the Cricket and the Atlantic at Mystic wharf Charlestown delaying lumber cargoes from Philadelphia. Ship owners warn Boston will lose steamer calls to New York unless crews are allowed to operate freely. The Cricket crew files a protest with their San Francisco union as Wendell F. Brown Company owner laments over $1000 losses and plans a port protest.
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Mystic Wharf
Charlestown
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Cricket
San Francisco
Wendell F. Brown
Kilby Street
Consignee
Brown
Port Directors to Probe Dockside Cargo Exercise
Captain Moloney of the Cricket reports to the Post that despite sailing via the Panama canal and planning to unload in New York next trip, union longshoremen must be hired per union rules. He states his crew are all American union sailors, and he insisted his own winchmen operate the Pacific winches, as local longshoremen cannot run them.
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Panama Canal
New York
Moloney
Cricket
Pacific
Funeral for Maurice P. White Held at Leyden Church
Funeral services for Maurice P. White assistant superintendent of schools were set for 2 30 pm Sunday at Leyden Congregational Church Beacon Street after private rites at 29 Wallingford Road Brighton. School officials planned a 2 15 pm masters meeting in the church vestibule. Superintendent Dyer and W Stanwood Field led arrangements. cremation and burial were planned in South Hadley where White was born sixty years ago.
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Maurice P. White
Leyden Congregational Church
Beacon Street
Wallingford Road
Brighton
Dyer
W. Stanwood Field
Millionaires fleeced man at East Boston waterfront
A man named Andrew Boschetto was paid $5 to guide two men claiming to be millionaires to South Station on the East Boston waterfront. He later stood in the rain with pockets inside out and discovered his $5, 40, and his gold watch were gone. Police are searching for the two men.
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Boston
Andrew Boschetto
South Station
S Boschetto
Two Fairs at Half Fare Exposition Rates Cut In Two
Railroads slash fares offering a half price ticket to California and back for visiting both the San Francisco and San Diego Expositions via the Burlington Route. Travel includes Colorado scenery Royal Gorge Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City and a coastal return to Portland Tacoma Seattle Spokane with Glacier or Yellowstone on the way. Agent Alex Stocks invites plans and itineraries from Boston readers.
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San Francisco
San Diego
Burlington
C. B
California
Colorado
Royal Gorge
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Spokane
Glacier National Park
Yellowstone Park
Alex. Stocks
New England
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
Voyage of a Coal Trader to Havana in Troubled Waters
A sailor commanded a British captain to bear coal into Havana Cuba. He complied then loaded fruit and left the troubled zone.
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Havana
Cuba
Burgess To Build 3 Hydro Aeroplanes
Secretary Daniels announced contracts for three Burgess hydro-aeroplanes at 11500 dollars each. The ships must reach 8 miles per hour, sustain seven hours flight, and climb with full load to 6500 feet in six minutes.
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Washington
Daniels
Burgess Company
Marblehead
Mass
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Harvard
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