Contempt Report Likely as Lawson Faces House Inquiry
The rules committee prepared to indict Thomas W. Lawson for contempt over his refusal to name alleged Cabinet and government officials tied to a leak. A possible special investigation was discussed while witnesses, including R. W. Bolling, denied knowledge of the leak. The committee pursued Barron as a source but then shifted to focus on Lawson and possible punishment.
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Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pepticon Pills Ad
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla with 12 oz bottles and Pepticon Pills 200-dose package. It claims blood purification and stomach toning with ingredients like sarsaparilla mandrake dandelion yellow dock wild cherry gentian plus iron pepsin. Price set at $2 for 200 doses.
Barron Says Subpena Not Served For Leak Hearing
Clarence W. Barron says he has not been personally served with a subpena to attend the Washington Leak hearing. He questions attending, noting he was in Boston on the day of the peace note trouble. James Riley, WSJ news manager, ran the New York office and knows what occurred. Barron remains open to appearing if summoned.
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Wall Street Journal
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James Riley
State Will Pay Honors to Col. Cody
Denver officials announce William F. Cody Buffalo Bill will lie in state at the Colorado Capitol for four hours. A guard of honor will be on duty as federal troops escort his body to the Elks Home for services with additional troops in the funeral cortege. Telegraphed condolences pour in from across the country including messages from President Wilson and other notable figures.
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William F. Cody
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Elks
Noted scout to Lie in Lookout Mountain Tomb Next Spring
Funeral services are set for Sunday at the Elks Home with Denver Lodge in charge and several organizations including the Grand Army of the Republic Pioneer Society of Colorado and Cowboy Rangers to participate. The interment will be in a mountain tomb atop Lookout Mountain with the Masons handling interment preparations. The body will lie in state at the Capitol Sunday morning and a joint resolution to authorize the burial is to be voted on tomorrow.
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Denver Lodge of Elks
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Pioneer Society of Colorado
Cowboy Rangers of
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Masons
Boston Press Club expresses sympathy on Buffalo Bill Cody death
The Boston Press Club telegram to Mrs. William F. Cody in Denver mourns the loss of Colonel William F. Cody Buffalo Bill an honorary member. The message notes his photograph and name will adorn the club walls in loving remembrance signed by president Roy Atkinson of the Post.
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Boston Press Club
William F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Denver
Roy Atkinson
The
Post
Worcester Coal Dealers Cut Prices Ahead of New Supplier
Worcester dealers reduced coal prices by 50 to 20 cents a ton due to improving coal conditions, with speculation the change follows Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company’s arrival planning to sell 5000 tons locally. Current rates list Egg $9.50 Stove $9.75 Chestnut $9.75 Pea $8.26.
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Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company of
Philadelphia
Footprints Taken for First Time in Boston Police History
James Jackson, arrested on multiple breaking and entering counts, had his footprints taken at police headquarters. Detectives linked bare footprints from a South End break to Jackson, who faces charges including larceny across five South End houses, with potential ties to twenty more break-ins in the South End and Roxbury. He is held in $4000 for the grand jury.
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Boston Police Department
James Jackson
South End
Jackson
Roxbury
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