Nurse Sues Doctor for 5000 in Breach of Promise Trial
In Salem Miss Laura M. Goss sues Dr. Harry D. Abbott for breach of promise seeking 5000. On cross examination the doctor denies pressuring marriage or giving gifts besides one pineapple. He admits a $25 loan and a single theater outing, while describing Goss as prone to hallucinations and dangerous threats.
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Salem
Laura M. Goss
Harry D. Abbott
Danvers
Pratt
Miss Goss
New Jersey
Jerry Cronin
Denied Money Gift The Defendant Said He Never Told
A defendant denies discussing a money gift with prosecutors claiming no such disclosure occurred. The court hearing focused on alleged financial inducements and the defendant’s statements to authorities. Authorities seek clarity on conversations and potential evidence linking funds to influence.
Government Seizes Sweated Oranges in Illinois Ban
Federal Judge Landis ordered the confiscation of eight carloads of oranges shipped from California. The fruit had been treated with high heat to brighten color, a practice the judge said could deceive consumers into believing the fruit was ripe.
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Chicago
Landis
California
Teachers' Money Is Taken From Her Desk
Brockton report states Miss Annie L. Burke head of biology at Brockton High School had a $50 pay envelope removed from her desk today. Police and school authorities launched an investigation that may include observation and interviews to recover the funds and identify the culprit.
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Brockton
Annie Ll. Burke
Brockton High School
Suffragists Sleep Over in Wappingers Falls Hotel
Four walkers Miss Rosalie Jones Ida Craft Mrs Jessie M Stubbs and Mrs Lavinia Dock arrive after an eight mile trek from Fishkill Landing and plan to stay in Poughkeepsie over Sunday. They seek Albany and national leaders for cabinet appointments while President elect Wilson keeps silent on specifics.
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Albany
Fishkill Landing
Rosalie Jones
Ida Craft
Jessie M. Stubbs
Lavinia Dock
Poughkeepsie
William Jennings Bryan Cabinet Prospects Likely Not Revealed Soon
Trenton New Jersey December 20 The President elect indicated that Bryan or other prominent Democrats named for Cabinet posts under Wilson may not be announced until shortly before inauguration. He said he will probably reserve major announcements until about March 1.
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Clark
Underwood
O’gorman
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Gore
Trenton
William Jennings Bryan
Suffragists Parade Arrives to Cheers in Village Event
A party left Fishkill with village president and police chief forming a guard of honor. They were joined by many suffragists and greeted by a large delegation on arrival. Miss Craft addressed workers from a factory and later spoke at the assembly hall with Miss Jones at the season’s society event.
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Fishkill Landing
Miss Craft
Miss Jones
Husband Then Fled After Amesbury Assault on Court Street
Mrs. Byron Stewart was struck and knocked to the ground by her husband in an Amesbury yard on Court Street and is now in critical condition at Amesbury Hospital. The husband fled the scene and is at large.
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Stewart
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Tremont Street
Morton
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St. Paul's Church
Agreement on Albanian Autonomy Reached by Ambassadors
London dispatch reports the six great powers agreed in principle to autonomy for Albania and a guaranteed Adriatic port for Serbia. Diplomats noted the difficulty of detailing the scheme while Turkey seeks Adrianople and Greek issues loom. Financial estimates view a costly postwar recovery and potential shifts in regional power.
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Adriatic Sea
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Sublime Porte
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Adrianople
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Italy
Daily Telegraph
Balkan peace delegates dine at Mansion House luncheon
The Balkan peace delegates enjoyed a Mansion House luncheon hosted by the Lord Mayor of London. The event, a traditional honor for foreign missions and visiting dignitaries, saw delegates mingle warmly while savoring the Mansion House turtle soup.
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London
Mansion House
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