Portland Lawyer Arrested Over Mann Act Case
Merton L. Kimball, a Portland Maine attorney, was arrested by U S Deputy Marshal Condon charged with violating the Mann Act by transporting Florence Jackson and Mary Kane of Portland to Boston on February 22 for immoral purposes. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before U S Commissioner Hayes and is held on $8000 bail for a March 6 hearing.
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Merton L. Kimball
Portland
United States
Marshal Condon
Mann
Florence Jackson
Mary Kane
Boston
SK Kimball
Hayes
This Simple Laxative A Household Necessity
An article praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild effective laxative. It cites a Virginia legislator endorsement, notes no narcotics or gripe, and lists fifty cent price with a money back trial offer via Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
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Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Illinois
Growth of Christian Science Explored by Syracuse Lecturer
Charles I. Ohrenstein of Syracuse described the growth and progress of Christian Science to a packed audience at First Church of Christ Scientist in Back Bay. He cited Jesus as the way and praised Mrs. Eddy for healing and founding a global church with hundreds of thousands healed and many followers teaching others to heal.
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Charles I. Ohrenstein
Syracuse
N. Y
Church of Christ, Scientist
Back Bay
Boston
Jesus
Mrs. Eddy
God
Brookline Boys Court holds first session with three probation cases
The Brookline boys court held its first session last night and settled three cases. All three youths received five weeks of probation after cases involving window damage and mischief at the S Brookline Friendly Society rooms. Judge George Lyons chaired the proceeding with juvenile detective John Ford presenting one offender for payment of glass.
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Brookline Boys
S Brookline Friendly Society
John Ford
Friendly Society
George Lyons
John Norton
Massachusetts
Allen divorce awarded with $2000 alimony in Norfolk Superior Court
Mrs Elizabeth P Allen of 669 Washington Brookline was granted a decree nisi for divorce from Charles C Allen, Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company manager, with $2000 yearly alimony and custody of their son, by Judge Callahan in Dedham.
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Elizabeth P. Allen
Washington Street
Brookline
Charles C. Allen
Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Callahan
Norfolk Superior Court
Dedham
Salem Woman Files Libel for Divorce
Salem Feb 26 Mrs Florence M Luce of Beverly filed a libel for divorce against Albert L Luce formerly of Manchester now Bridgewater Conn. She says less than two months after their Aug 25 1914 marriage he became cruel and abusive toward her.
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Salem
Florence M. Luce
Beverly
Albert L. Luce
Manchester
Bridgewater
Conn
Guns Ready If Ordered for Ships
Guns and mounts to arm a large number of American merchant ships are stored at navy yards. The Navy Department confirmed the stock following President Wilson's request to Congress for authority to supply weapons and men if needed. Efficient gunners are scarce unless drawn from active ships, which cannot spare them.
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Washington
Navy Yards
Navy Department
Wilson
Congress
Navy study on U boat gun pointers and merchant defense
Naval officers say trained gun pointers are needed for anti submarine work with 6 inch guns on merchant ships. Only a fraction of 1600 reservists and 250 registrant ships could supply pointers while maintaining fleet fighting strength. Officials caution against convoys as unreliable and risk to fleet readiness.
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Fleet Reserve
Navy
Navy Crew Plans for Merchant Ship Armament Contested
The article questions who would command merchant gun crews aboard ships and whether naval officers or merchant captains would control the use of weapons. It notes the militia cannot be called for gunners due to its status, and that constitutional limits curb active service to insurrection, invasion, and law enforcement. The Navy has reserve guns and contracted small arms ready but no indication they will be required.
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Navy Yards
Navy Department
Gilchrist dinner sends sympathy to President Wilson
A telegram of sympathy and confidence was sent to President Wilson at the Gilchrist company third annual dinner at the Hotel Somerset. Felix Vorenberg declared loyalty and support for wartime actions, denouncing hyphenated Americans as 150 attendees sang America.
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Wilson
Gilchrist Company
Somerset
Felix Vorenberg
America
H. W. Schaschke
Charles C. Ferris
Jardine
Simon Vorenberg
Fred Vorenberg
Samuel Vorenberg
Camp Raid Uncovers Auto Thieves HQ On Chadwick Pond
Haverhill police raid a pond side camp and recover a stolen automobile and car parts. They identify the site as headquarters of a mobile theft ring disguising recovered vehicles. The camp is tied to Louis J. A. Benoit, with a painter employee and City Marshal Mack in late negotiations. Milton Greenwood’s arrest spurred the probe. his case continues in court with more arrests anticipated.
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Haverhill
Chadwick Pond
Louis J. A. Benoit
Benoit
Mack
Milton Greenwood
Andover
Greenwood
Kidney Cleanse Advice With Jad Salts and Rad Salts
A health blurb promotes using Jad Salts and Rad Salts to cleanse kidneys and reduce backache. It urges high water intake and a daily tablespoon of the salts dissolved in water before breakfast for several days to stimulate normal kidney activity and neutralize urine acids.
28 Arrests in Ireland Stir House
New data shows 28 people arrested in Ireland under the defence of the realm act. Henry E. Duke told the House of Commons the arrests target those suspected of harming public safety. Authorities barred the suspects from residing in Ireland under military orders.
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London
Ireland
Henry E. Duke
House of Commons
Duke
Dillon Seethes Over Irish Arrests In House Debate
Nationalist leader John Dillon warned of a serious Ireland situation as he moved to adjourn the House to discuss arrests he called unjust and a shift in policy. Duke denied policy change while Bonar Law cautioned about publicly detailing sensitive facts. The debate drifted without a decision.
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John Dillon
Duke
Dillon
Ireland
England
Bonar Law
Mr. Dillon
Curley asks city rail belt line for hospital patients
Mayor Curley wrote to President Brush of the Elevated company requesting a belt streetcar line to serve City Hospital out patients. He cited injuries and travel hardships after a girl with a fractured ankle was unable to reach street cars and needed a ride home. The proposed route would run from Dover street to Washington street and through Northampton street Harrison avenue to Dover street.
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Curley
Brush
Elevated Company
City Hospital
Washington Street
Roxbury
Dover Street
Northampton Street
Harrison Avenue
Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Remedy Promises Fine Hair Care
An old advertisement extols un emulsified cocoanut oil as a superior shampoo. It warns against alkali in soaps and hints that pure oil cleanses scalp without drying hair. Instructions say to moisten hair, rub in oil for rich lather, then rinse to remove dust and oil. The product is cheap and widely available.
Thousands Attend Holy Cross Retreat for Women
Nearly four thousand women from Cathedral parish and nearby districts filled the Cathedral of the Holy Cross for the second night of a mission for women. Reverend John P. Conway of Atlantic City led the rosary and offered instruction, while Reverend William Treanor preached the evening sermon.
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Cathedral of the Holy Cross
John P. Conway
C. SS. R
St. Joseph's Retreat
Atlantic City
N. J
William Treanor
C. SS. K
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Raymond Syndicate
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