Fractured Skull Debate in DeSaulles Case Heats Up
The trial panel heard expert testimony disputing a skull fracture and mental condition claims. X ray expert Dr Cole testified no fracture but a nonunion suture while defense and prosecution clash over the meaning of the bone markings and memory lapse.
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Henry A. Uterhart
Uterhart
Manning
Lewis Gregory Cole
United States Army
deSaulles
Bonn
Mr. Weeks
Justice Manning
Dr. Cole
Italian Day set aside in Boston appeal for relief funds
A 1917 letter from Governor McCall to Jerome A. Petitti supports December 3 as Italian Day in Boston. He urges all residents of Italian descent to contribute to relief for Italy, lauding Italian heroism and calling for funds to aid war-stricken regions.
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McCall
Jerome A. Petitti
Boston
Mass
Battery Street
Petitti
Samuel W. M
Olive Tablets Promoted as Breath Friendly Laxative
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel that cleanses the bowels and liver, purifies the blood, and relieves bad breath. The vegetable formula is sold in 10c and 25c boxes, with warnings against calomel side effects.
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Dr. Edwards
Edwards
F. M. Edwards
American Guardsmen Begin Live Fire Training in France
A large number of U S National Guardsmen in France start actual practice with automatic rifles at newly built target ranges. They learn rifle operation, wear shrapnel helmets, and endure long hikes to adapt to the gear. Many show interest in tanks and some units may transfer to tank duty when needed.
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France
Associated Press
Repair Service Seeks Firemen and Tailors for Quartermasters
The mechanical repair shop service of the Quartermasters' Department requires trained hose and truck men and expert fire fighters aged 18 to 41 who have not been called by a selection board. Tailors are also listed as needed in the Quartermasters' Department.
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Quartermasters’ Department
Wilson Asked to Aid Northwest Farmers with $50 Million
President A. Townley of the National Non Partisan League asked President Wilson to urge Congress to provide 50 million dollars to purchase seed and seed stock to be sold at cost to Northwest farmers. He cited two consecutive crop failures as the cause of farmers' financial distress.
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Washington
A. &. Townley
National Non- Partisan League Today
Wilson
Congress
Northwest
Food Thrift Tens Form Study Groups Across State
Miss S Agnes Denham chair of the home economics committee says the 107000 members of the Massachusetts Federation of Women's Clubs will form Food Thrift Tens, small study groups, as part of a statewide program. She outlined the plan in an interview at Garland School of Home Making on Chestnut Street.
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Massachusetts Federation of Women’s Clubs
S. Agnes Denham
Garland School of Home Making
Chestnut Street
Food thrift plan outlined for wartime home front effort
A wartime federation leader outlines Food Thrift Tens, national day observances, and local marketing guidance to conserve food. Demonstrations in economical cookery and sewing classes, with exhibits in libraries, store windows, and union letters guiding rural and urban districts toward meat fat sugar reductions and patriotic dietary changes.
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Federation
Satisfaction in Germany Over Lansdowne Letter
The Lord Lansdowne letter drew front page play in German papers. German editors call it a beginning of England getting reasonable and view the letter as a semi official feeler creating general satisfaction in Germany.
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Germany
Lansdowne
London
Lord Lansdowne
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
England
Russian Music by Symphony Boston Concert Review
The Boston Symphony's yesterday afternoon program in Symphony Hall was purely orchestral. It featured Rachmaninoff's E minor Symphony and three movements from Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream.
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Boston Symphony
Symphony Hall
Rachmaninoff
Mendelssohn
Soldiers Record Messages For Loved Ones At Front
Soldiers in a Ty ONES AG hut will use dictaphones to leave voice messages for their mothers or sweethearts before going over the top. J Frank Chase originates the idea, with Y M C A and Knights of Columbus huts adopting the plan and a phonograph company showing interest.
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Uncle Sam
Knights of Columbus
J. Frank Chase
Coal Rationed and Prices Fixed in London
London announces domestic coal rationing with fixed prices. Prices range from about 10.25 dollars for the best grade to 8.75 dollars for poorer grades, varying by distance from Central London.
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London
Neal's Gas Tablets Offer Relief After Eating
Advertisement describes Neal's Gas Tablets stopping stomach gas bloating and fermentation after meals. A one tablet dose is suggested for relief, available from reliable druggists.
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SAS
Neal
Belgian Art Expert Victor Horta to Give Norton Lecture
Professor Victor Horta of Brussels, a Royal Academy member and former head of Brussels fine arts teaching, will deliver the Norton Memorial Lecture to the Boston Archaeological Institute at the Public Library in Copley Square. He arrives in the United States on a mission for Belgium to study American construction methods for postwar application.
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Victor Horta
Brussels
Charles Eliot Norton
Boston Society
University of
Auto Makers to Keep at War Effort in Detroit
About 150 automobile manufacturers at a National Automobile Chamber of Commerce meeting pledged support to the government and readiness to turn over facilities as needed. They will maintain the organization to bolster war needs and sent a telegram to War Industries Board chair Daniel Willard. Speakers predicted some cutback in pleasure car production. Exports for the year ending June included 64,634 passenger cars and 15,977 trucks, with tires and parts valued at $133,411,000.
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Detroit
Mich
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Daniel Willard
War Industries Board
Washington
Alfred Reeves
Five Billion Dollars Additional Tax Bond Plan Favored
Congress must authorize raising about five billion dollars between now and July 1. This is in addition to the 3.666 billion in Liberty bonds authorized but not yet issued. Leaders expect roughly one billion from war savings, about three billion from taxes, with bonds as the main method. Secretary McAdoo backs bonds.
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Washington
Congress
McAdoo
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