Dorr Found Guilty in the First Degree
A Suffolk County murder trial ends with William A. Dorr convicted of first degree murder in the death of George E. Marsh. Jury deliberated briefly after a 11 to 1 initial vote. sentence postponed 20 days. Dorr, age 20, appeared calm as verdict read and acknowledged by counsel.
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Dorr
William A. Dorr
George E. Marsh
Barney
Quinn
Attwill
Marsh
Suffolk County
Essex County
Pink Pills Promise New Hope For Impoverished Blood
An antique advertisement urges parents to diagnose and treat "impoverished blood" in daughters with Dr Williams Pink Pills. It claims the medicine restores health and happiness, promoting blood-building effects. The ad offers a booklet Building Up the Blood and lists pricing of 50 cents per box or 2.50 for six, with direct ordering from Dr Williams Medicine Co. in Schenectady New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Eckmans Alterative Promises Recovery From Severe Colds
A Philadelphia reader credits Eckmans Alterative with curing a 1905 consumption case after falling ill in July. The letter notes weight gain from 110 to 140 pounds, improved appetite, and no lingering illness. The ad claims effectiveness for bronchitis asthma hay fever throat and lung troubles and upbuilding the system. It lists drugstores selling the product and invites requests for a recovery booklet from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
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Eckman
Cherry St
Phila
Eckmann
M. L. Gerhart
Riker- Jaynes Drug Stores
Houghton & Dutton Drug Dept
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Money Trust Report Agreed By House Committee
The final report of the House money trust committee on concentration of money and credits was agreed upon at an executive session. The seven Democrats will sign the report and four Republicans will submit minority views. The committee, led by Samuel Untermyer, recommends reform of stock exchange and clearing house regulation and a revision of national banking laws. Two remedial bills will accompany the report.
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Washington
House Money Trust Committee
United States
House
Samuel Untermyer
Untermyer
Seven Keys to Baldpate Serial Reaches Climax
Readers are kept in suspense as the Baldpate serial nears its finale with another instalment promised in next Sunday's Post Magazine. The continuing mystery and unfolding events captivate the audience of the publication.
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Baldpate
Post
Freckles Face Freckles Prompted by Sun and Wind
A woman fears February and March will worsen freckles but a new ethine double strength prescription promises clear skin. It claims to remove freckles for even susceptible individuals. Obtain an ounce at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores and Houghton and Dutton Drug Dept with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
Houghton & Dutton
Drug Dept
Bribery Allegations Sweep Rhode Island Legislature
Senator McDevitt faces questions over a bribery claim as debate centers on giving the rules committee full powers. Speaker Cush ing pushes a motion amid oblique assertions and denials. The House and Senate clash over authority while McDevitt asserts he has nothing further to say.
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Senator McDevitt
Mack
Senator Mack
Speaker Cushing
Rules Committee
Blanchard
Representative McKettrick
Representative Meaney
Blackstone
Meaney
Cushing
Senate
House
McDevitt recounts bribe offer before rules committee
Senator John J. McDevitt of Quincy describes an attempt to bribe him over a bill. He says a Boston representative offered $300 to influence passage, but later acknowledged the briber had no authority. He could not identify the man or recall the bill, and declined further testimony.
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Republic
Fitzgerald
McDevitt
Greenwood
Senator McDevitt
Senator Mack
Senate
President Greenwood
John J. McDevitt
Quincy
Joint Committee On Rules
Cushing
Mack
Boston
Reston
Rules Committee
State House
Duncan
Lady Scott Grief Stricken Upon Arrival in Wellington
Lady Scott widow of the Antarctic explorer arrived in Wellington aboard the Aorangi seeking reunion with her husband on his expected return from the South Pole. She learned of his death by wireless at sea off Fiji and vowed to be brave as he would have wished. Her brother Lieutenant Bruce and Commander Edward Evans met her on the pier with the news.
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Wellington
N. Z
Lady Scott
Aorangi
New Zealand
South Pole
Edward Evans
Antarctic
Hearing on vote trade bill today
Prominent members of the three leading state parties will testify before the joint judiciary committee at 10 30 a m in favor of a bill to prohibit vote trading in the Legislature. Democrats, a Progressive former speaker, Republicans and ex-senators support it citing Morton Prince and bribery definitions.
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Joint Committee On Judiciary
George W. Anderson
Charles C. Jackson
Grenville
McFarland
George N. R. Nutter
Joseph Walker
Representative Crocker
Thomas M. Vinson
George Holden Tinkham
Goff
New York
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Youthful Look
An old advertising feature extolls Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy for darkening gray hair naturally. It claims to erase grayness overnight with nightly use, restore color after one or two applications, and ease dandruff and scalp itching without revealing dyeing.
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Wyeth
Grey Hair Restored to Youthful Color Ad
A promotional snippet claims to restore grey or faded hair to a youthful natural color with a few applications, promising renewed looks and confidence without aging effects.
Hay's Hair Health Hair Color Restore Claim
Claim promoting Hay's Hair Health pigment product promises near instant restoration of natural hair color with money back guarantee. Urges immediate purchase and asserts superiority over competitors.
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Lynn
C. Nea Barney
Ketie
New York, New Haven & Hartford
R. R
Federal Express
Baltimore
Money Trust Report Today
Maurice Ketten
Jove
THE
London Club
M’devitt
Representative Cox
Cox
Representative Duncan
Chicago
San Francisco
Cal
Sacramento
Los Angeles
San Diego
Portland
Ore
Helena
Mont
Butte
Missoula
Kalispell
Pocatello
Idaho
Seattle, Wash
Tacoma
Wash
Vancouver, B.C
Victoria
B. C
Pacific Coast
Nampa, Idaho
Salt Lake City, Utah
Ogden, Utah
Grand Junction, Col. Etc
California
Chicago and North Western Railway
J. E. Brittain
Washington St
Mass
Hay
Bilohniats
Oxford
Bates Gingham Petticoats
Parcel Post
Maas
Parcel Post Dept
Gilchrist
Washington and
Winter Sts
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