Dorr admits killing Marsh to save own life in trial
In a tense Stockton murder trial, William A. Dorr testifies he shot James Marsh after a struggle in which Marsh pulled him back and threatened his life. Dorr describes intricate motives linked to Marsh estate disputes, his aunt Orpha Marsh, and alleged financial schemes, detailing journeys, diaries, and police encounters as prosecutors press for motive and method.
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Dorr
Marsh
Orpha Marsh
Essex County
George B. Crane
Mr. Crane
Crane
George J&. Marsh
Mr. Marsh
James M. Marsh
George E
California
George E. Marsh
Stockton
James Marsh
Miner
Escrow
Harry Marsh
Miss Marsh
Mr. Miner
James
W. A. Dorr
Calif
Orpha
Auto
Oak Island Station
Oak Island Street
Washington Street
Boston
San Francisco
Briare
Barney
Marshes
Attwill
100 Garment Workers Back in Strike Action
About 100 strikers returned to work at two shops after employers agreed to the union’s terms. International President Rosenberg addressed roughly 1200 waist makers at 31 North Russell Street, urging remaining issues be decided by the union executive board. The Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union planned a joint meeting with five delegates from each local as officers addressed the gathering. Four I W W Raincoat Makers’ strikers were assaulted on Oliver Street during picketing near New Star Raincoat shop. no arrests were made.
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International
Rosenberg
Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union
North Russell Street
Union 36
Washington Street
Mitchell
I. W. W. Raincoat Makers’ Union
Oliver Street
New Star Raincoat Manufacturing Company
Peculiar After Effects of Grip This Year
Doctors report a nationwide grip epidemic with distressing symptoms that strain kidneys and cause back pain and urinary troubles. Ads tout Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy, claiming kidney, liver and bladder support with herbal relief, offering free samples by mail and regular bottles at 50 cents and 1 dollar at druggists.
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Grip
Bright
Kilmer
Danderine promises dandruff cure and hair growth
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline for 25 cents, claiming immediate relief from dandruff and shedding. It forecasts new hair growth after weeks, describes hair as light, fluffy, wavy with lustrous health, and urges readers to buy at drug stores or toilet counters.
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Knowlton
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Catarrh Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast cure for clogged nostrils, catarrh, and head cold. It claims instant opening of nasal passages and relief from headache, with a small bottle enough to end nightly breathing distress and throat irritation.
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Ely
One Warship Ordered After House Naval Debate
After four days of Capitol debate and disorder the House approved a naval appropriation bill for about 111 million dollars and authorized one battleship six destroyers and four submarines. An amendment for only one battleship passed 174 to 156, while other proposals for more battleships were defeated.
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Washington
Capitol
House
Senate
Representative Tribble
Georgia
Representative Hobson
Amendment Powers Battleship Build At Government Yards
Calder's amendment passed keeping the battleships to be built in a government navy yard. The bill totals 146 000 000 for two battleships a transport and a supply ship, but Sisson's point struck out the transport and supply vessel. Missouri's Alexander questioned authority since such vessels were not previously authorized. Democratic support for the amendment showed in 146 for and 54 against with Republicans 102 against and 28 for. No final roll call on the bill as amended was reported.
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Oak Island Street
Mr. Marsh
Broad Street
Chatham Street
Calder
New York
Sisson
Mississippi
Alexander
Missouri
Hobson
Alabama
Representative Ayres
Underwood
Rodenberg
Georgia
Free Catarrh Relief Coupon Offer Promises Quick Help
An advertisement invites readers to sign and mail a coupon to receive a free trial of Gauss Combined Treatment for catarrh. It claims the treatment targets nose, throat, breath, and overall comfort, with no money required or promises asked, simply to test its effectiveness. The copy emphasizes rapid relief and root-cause action.
Treatment Offer for Catarrh Relief Promises Free Book
The request prints an offer to send a free treatment and book without cost or obligation. The prospective sender, C. E. Gauss of 4532 Main Street, Marshall, Michigan, seeks to have the Treatment and Book mailed prepaid, claiming it will relieve catarrh and restore health and spirits.
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C. E. Gauss
Main Street
Marshall, Mich
Make You Rich in the Mail Order Business
A claim of building a profitable mail order business with an idea and one hundred dollars. The author promises to reveal how this venture earned six hundred fifty thousand dollars in eighteen months by selling merchandise through mail order channels.
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William A. Dorr
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Alaska
Frisco
Merced
W. A. Morton
George E., Marsh
Brock
Santa Fe
Fresno
Los Angeles
Lynn
Caleb Marsh
George E Marsh
Mr Marsh
School Street
Revere
Saugus River
New Richwood
New York City
Sacramento
George KE. Crane
Dennis O’keefe
Wharf
Centre Street
Gillis
New Orleans
Ireland
Gaby
Marguerite
Rome
Charge of Light Brigade
NEW Dance
Melinda
Twilight Town
Memphis
Tenn
Swanee Shore
Georgiana Lou
Schott
Old
Kreymona
la Favorita Italan
Eternelle
Academy
Dino Professional
Krey Music CO
Mark H. Jackson
Alhambra Bldg
Syracuse
Gibson
Next
Navy Yard
Walt C. Cunningham
Aladdin
Gett Ng
Brecht Bldg
Denver
Colo
Warners
Warner
Warner's Safe Remedies Co
Rochester
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