Defenders and Opponents Debate Defense Legislation in Court
Opponents of national defence measures argued their case before the House military committee in Washington on February 9. The session focused on constitutional and strategic implications as lawmakers weighed proposed defence legislation.
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House Military Committee
How to Prevent Acid Stomachs and Food Fermentation Ad
The ad claims excess stomach acid causes distress after eating and fermentation. It advises neutralizing acid with warm water after meals and Bisulated Magnesia as the preferred antacid to stop fermentation and restore normal digestion.
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Unanimous Opposition to Immediate Military Policy Change
Despite not being fully united on specifics the group agreed on opposing any current changes to military policy. They maintained a common stance against immediate reform and urged caution before altering army and navy guidelines.
Women and men debate war causes at preparedness hearing
Representatives from the Society for Friends and other groups discussed the European war and preparedness. Speakers ranged from urging caution until lessons are learned to opposing any military buildup, with some noting a gag order on officers. Florence Kelley cited letters urging 10,000,000 women to support wounded care efforts. Chairman Hay sought copies of the circular.
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Society For Friends
Women's Peace Party
Congress
Garrison Villard
New York
Walter Fisher
Interior
War Department
Army
Kahn
Garrison
Florence Kelley
Daughters of the American Revolution
Hay
Body Recovered From Warren Bridge Jump
The body of an unidentified man who jumped from Warren bridge Tuesday night was recovered yesterday by the police boat crew Watchman. It was taken to the North Grove street mortuary.
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Warren Bridge
North Grove Street Mortuary
Bow Legs and Short Skirts Spark Debate in Baltimore
Baltimore observers weigh fashion and ethics as women discuss skirt length. Mrs. Alexander Preston calls shorter skirts preferable unless bow-legged, while Mrs. Thomas Edison favors skirts within four inches of the ground. Other society figures mock extremes and praise varied styles.
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Baltimore
Alexander Preston
Mrs. Edison
Lincoln story told by Yale dean at Chamber luncheon
Dean Charles R. Brown of Yale described an unseen Lincoln anecdote during a Boston Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the American House. He praised Lincoln as a practical idealist with political integrity and unselfish leadership, noting his ability to sway hostile Cabinet members with a single remark.
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Yale
Chamber of Commerce
Dean Charles R. Brown
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Lincoln
Chamber
American House
Abraham Lincoln
Finance Commission Slams Tylose Purchases at Hospital
The Finance Commission in its third Tylose report condemns Dr. Arthur J. White for buying Tylose without proper inquiry and finds public funds diverted. It cites unbusinesslike methods, credulity toward sellers, and a trial costing $829.90 for one-fifth of the hospital floor.
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Arthur J. White
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Lynch
Public Buildings Department
White
St Josephs Alumni to Host Valentine Party in Roxbury
Roxbury St Josephs Alumni Association plans a Valentine party in the school hall with Rev Mer M J Splaine as honorary president and Thomas M Green as active president. Also notes Mass times at St Augustine's South Boston and a sermon by Rev Charles W Lyons at 7 30 pm next Sunday. Guild of St Luke names Dr William H Ruddick president with Dr John T Bottomley as vice president and Dr Thomas J OBrien as secretary treasurer after quarterly St Cecilia hall meeting.
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Roxbury
Mer. M. J. Splaine
D. D
Thomas M. Green
St. Augustine's Church
South Boston
Charles W. Lyons
Church of the Immaculate Conception
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Concord Street
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William H. Ruddick
Guild of St. Luke
John T. Bottomley
Beacon Street
Thomas J. O’brien
St. Cecilia’s Hall
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