American Relief Feeding Children Aid Reaches Czecho Slovakia
American relief feeding program provides at least one meal daily to about 400000 children in Czecho Slovakia. Harl D. Osborne, representative, arrived on the George Washington. Telegraph from Herbert Hoover confirms food urgency will last at least another year.
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New York
Czecho- Slovakia
American Relief Administration
European Children's Fund
Harl D. Osborne
George Washington
Herbert Hoover
Czecho-Slovakia
Rush to aid French boy blocked at U S border
Telegrams and calls flooded the immigration station after 17 year old Edward Defrenez, who stowed away on the Snowdon at Cette, France, sought care. The board of special inquiry ruled he cannot be admitted, with an appeal to Washington filed.
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Edward Defrenez
Snowdon
Cette
France
United States
Land of Opportunity
Board of Special Inquiry
Defrenez
Washington
Palmer to Clean Up Day Law Violators
Attorney General Palmer announced that arrests for prohibition violations in New York will be followed by immediate clean-ups in other cities. He warned liquor dealers that DOJ enforcement continues despite the high cost of living investigation.
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Washington
New York
Palmer
Department of Justice
Worcester mill workers strike over daily wage increase
Worcester on August 27 saw about one hundred employees of the Worcester Woolen Mills Company dye house picker room and finishing room walk out for higher pay. They demand four dollars a day instead of eighteen or nineteen dollars per week.
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Worcester
Worcester Woolen Mills Company
Man Killed In Bar Harbor Auto Crash
Bar Harbor Maine August 27 Blithen Tripp aged 40 was killed when an automobile carrying J H Woodward of Bangor and Joseph Emery of Bar Harbor crashed near Hulls Cove three miles from here The car left the road struck a rock throwing the three men Woodward had a cut on the arm Emery was uninjured
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Bar Harbor
J. H. Woodward
Bangor
Joseph Emery
Hull's Cove
Woodward
Mr. Emery
Dartmouth to Build $350,000 Dormitory
Dartmouth College will construct a dormitory to house 14 students this fall. The building, named Topliff Hall in memory of Elijah M. Topliff, a Manchester lawyer, graduate, and benefactor, will cost about $350,000.
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Manchester
N._ EL
Dartmouth College
A. Q. Brown
Topliff
Elijah M. Topliff
Killing of War Nurse Not Illegal
In Baltimore on August 27 the minority report of the American Bar Association committee on military law stated that the execution of Edith Cavell by German forces was in accordance with civilized warfare laws. The committee examined courts martial and proposed reforms to military law in both its majority and minority reports.
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Baltimore
Edith Cavell
American Bar Association
Case for Abolishing Death Penalty in War Women Victims
8S. 8. Gregory of Chicago and Judge William P. Bynum of Greensboro urged abolishing the death penalty for women violating military law. Gregory argued Edith Cavell was executed under the laws of civilized warfare and that retaining similar provisions taints the justice system.
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Miss Cavell
Gregory
Chicago
William P. Bynum
Greensboro
N. C
Edith Cavell
Trial of Belgian Traitor Continues In Paris
The examination of Georges Gaston Quien charged with passing military information to the enemy and slandering Edith Cavell was continued. Several women testified he boasted he could secure release for their imprisoned husbands for a fee, claiming his connections would help.
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Paris
Georges Gaston Quien
Edith Cavell
Belgium
Quien
Kiley Seeks Gallivan Support in Suffolk D A Bid
Daniel J. Kiley, candidate for district attorney, praises Congressman Gallivan’s stance against the county ring and urges his backing after Timothy F. Callahan’s withdrawal. Kiley says the fight to protect citizens and property in Suffolk continues with Gallivan’s influence.
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Daniel J. Kiley
Gallivan
James A. Gallivan
Boston
Pelletier
Timothy F. Callahan
Suffolk County
Copenhagen Harbor Strike Halts All Work
In Copenhagen on August 27 harbor laborers launched a strike that stopped all harbor work across the port. No shipments or loading operations proceeded while the dispute lasts.
Eleven Crew Escape As Ship Explodes At Sea
Twelve crew members of the four mast schooner Elmir Roberts report their ship loaded with ammunition caught fire and exploded off Yarmouth Nova Scotia. The vessel owned in Lawrence Texas was returning from Bordeaux to New York on its maiden voyage. A lamp in the engine room exploded at midnight causing rapid flames and forcing escape in a single boat. The crew were rescued by the Roseway 110 miles southeast of Cape Sable after nine hours afloat. The explosion coordinates match a reported mysterious blast near New York.
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Yarmouth
N. S
Elmir Roberts
Lawrence
Texas
Bordeaux
New York
Jorgensen
Roseway
Cape Sable
Merauke
Aero mail letter from Canada arrives in Boston
Quicker mail service from Canada to Boston may come soon thanks to the first aero mailed letter from Canada received at the Boston post office. The Toronto letter was mailed by Toronto postmaster W. G. Lemen.
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Canada
Boston
Hurley
Toronto
Can
W. G. Lemen
Protests Over U S Troop Policing of Silesia
Representative Wood of Indiana introduces a resolution protesting sending American troops to police Silesia. The measure urges quick action as the War Department lists troop organizations selected for the mission.
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Washington
Silesia
Wood
Republican
Indiana
War Department
Seek to Stop Will Contest in Salem Court
A bill in equity was filed in the Salem Superior Court by Ezra S. Eaton, Malcolm H. Eaton, and Charles F. Eaton as executors of Charles S. Eaton against Ella S. Eaton of Pasadena. They seek an injunction to restrain further will contest and probate delays, and ask she fulfill her antenuptial agreement to satisfy dower rights in Charles F. Eaton's estate. Justice Pierce issued notice, returnable in Boston.
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Salem
Superior Court
Ezra S. Eaton
Malcolm H. Eaton
Marblehead
Charles F. Eaton
Brookline
Ella S. Eaton
Pasadena
Cal
Charles S
Thompson Spa
Boston
Supreme Court
Pierce
High Prices Take Slump Seen Across the Nation
Prices begin to ease in parts of the country though momentum remains limited for immediate purchases. Attorney General Palmer says the government's goal is to curb artificial inflation, with expected gains once Congress amends the food control law to punish profiteers and hoarders.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Palmer
Congress
Boy Admits Burglaries In Quincy Case
William H. Thompson, 19, pleaded guilty in Quincy District Court to four burglaries valued at 1750 dollars. Co defendants John Purpura and Max Levy faced pleas or continuances. Purpura fined 20 dollars for receiving stolen goods. Thompson's address is Beachwood Road East Braintree. Jury remains unidentified in one case as investigation continues.
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William H. Thompson
Quincy
Braintree
Young Thompson
Thompson
Beachwood Road
East Braintree
John Purpura
Main Street
Max Levy
Bigelow Street
Purpura
Avery
Winthrop Elks Dance Tonight With Lawn Pictures
The Winthrop Lodge of Elks plans a lawn party and dance on club grounds tonight. Moving pictures will be shown on the lawn alongside regular features. Fred H. Clark chairs the committee with Eric Ambler directing concessions and Tom Butler leading the hall dancing.
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Winthrop Lodge of Elks
Fred H. Clark
Eric Ambler
Tom Butler
Norman Harrigan
Eric le Ambler
Arthur Morrison
Norman Horrigan
Thomas Butler
Arthur Lane
Thomas Fisher
William Gardner
William Curran
Harry Kelly
Bayer Aspirin Safety Stamp Warns Against Counterfeits
The notice explains genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin must bear the Bayer Cross and present directions for relief of headache toothache earache neuralgia colds and pain. It notes affordable 12 tablet tins at drug stores with larger packages also available.
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Bayer
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Gilchrist
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Kiley
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Winthrop Elks
Enoug
Hudson
Filene
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