Plan to Create Portland Public Service District
A bill introduced by Representative Frederick W. R. Hinckley proposes forming the Portland public service district to include Portland South Portland Westbrook and nearby towns to operate transportation except by steam railroads and to supply light heat and power. If approved by the Legislature the measure would be sent to district voters on August 25. A constitutional amendment resolve to let towns divide into voting districts for elections was also introduced. a similar measure failed at a special election two years ago.
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Augusta
Portland
Return of influenza feared as cold weather comes
An advertisement warns that influenza danger remains with cold weather and urges use of Oil of Hyomei inhalation. It cites past Boston epidemic results, promotes a home inhaler kit, and claims daily use can destroy germs in nose throat and lungs, preventing illness and lost work.
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Boston
Carest
Gomei
Be A First Class Man With Gold Medal Haarlem Oil
Healthy aging ad touts Germain Haarlem Oil Capsules to keep kidneys clean and System in good order. It claims vigor at seventy equals twenty and promises improved spirits, mobility, and productivity. Three package sizes offered with money back guarantee.
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Haarlem
Hair Removing Paste Promises Smooth Skin Delatone Tip
A paste of water and delatone claims to remove hair within minutes without pain. Apply for 2 to 3 minutes, rub off, wash skin, and hair supposedly vanishes. Take care to ensure the product is genuine delatone to avoid issues.
From Baseball to Boches a Humorous London Visit
A World War I spoof by H. C. Witwer recounts a Yankee sergeant and his wife Jeanne arriving in London. The narrator describes crowded streets, chaotic taxi rides, lively English women, and the Savoy Hotel, with wartime shortages and social dynamics shaping their impression of London and Paris.
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London
Jeanne
Uns
Joe
Savoy
Savoy Hotel
Barnum & Bailey
Billy Sunday
Bartenders’ Union
Paris
Acid stomach dangers and a magnesium remedy
A medical warning explains that most stomach trouble is caused by chronic acid buildup and acid salts. It recommends neutralizing stomach acid after meals with hot water and Bisulated Magnesia, noting its safety, non laxative nature, and availability from druggists in powder or tablet form.
Will Oppose Theatre Tax
In New York on January 16, leaders of the United Managers' Protective Association held a protest meeting against a 20 percent theatre tax in the revenue bill. John N. Golden sent a cable to Bernard Baruch in Paris asking him to urge President Wilson to oppose the tax, which could close numerous theatres. The group plans a national appeal to actors and audiences to petition the White House and Congress, with petitions already presented in several cities after performances.
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New York
Wilson
Congress
Bernard Baruch
Paris
John N. Golden
United Managers’ Protective Association
White House
United States
Fought to Keep His Cook Felon Rejected in Springfield Court
Associate Justice Edwin F. Lyford dismissed the assault case against Augustine Roberts of Commonwealth avenue. John Fremlich admitted trying to lure Roberts' housekeeper, a prize cook, arguing legitimate right to negotiate for employment. The judge ruled Fremlich used no more than justifiable defense of proprietary rights. Both men are well known in the community.
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Springfield
Edwin F. Lyford
Augustine Roberts
Commonwealth Avenue
Roberts
John Fremlich
Justice Lyford
Col Deeds Is Exonerated by War Board Inquiry
A War Department inquiry clears Colonel B E Deeds of the Signal Corps of all charges. Secretary Baker announces the board’s findings approved and the case closed with records filed, following Hughes' aircraft production report recommendation.
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Washington
BE. A. Deeds
Signal Corps
Charles FE. Hughes
War Department Board
Baker
Fruit-A-Tives claim cure for chronic liver and kidney trouble
Walter J. Marriott of Ottawa reports three years of fatigue and illness resolved after using Fruit-A-Tives. He praises improved health and clear thinking, endorsing the 50c box, six for 2.50, or 25c trial. Distributed by Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
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Walter J. Marriott
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Libby Prison Survivor Streeter Dies at 78
Philander A. Streeter age 78 and a veteran of Vermont's Second Regiment died in Holyoke He was captured at Bull Run and imprisoned five months in Libby before being exchanged Streeter later returned to service and worked as master mechanic for 39 years at the Parsons division He is survived by his wife Nettie M and two sons Herbert Ellsworth Streeter and Austin Taylor Streeter with roots tracing to Benjamin Rush
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Holyoke
Philander A. Streeter
Libby
Vernon
America
Stephen and
Urusek Streeter
Gloucester
Vermont Volunteer Infantry
Bull Run
Richmond
Streeter
Parsons
American Wrapping Paper Company
Nettie M
Tracy
Benjamin Rush
Herbert Ellsworth Streeter
Springfield
Austin Taylor Streeter
West Springfield
Former Emperor Charles of Austria Ill with Influenza
London reports Former Emperor Charles of Austria has been ill for a fortnight with a relapse after a prior influenza attack. The information comes from a German wireless message received in London.
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Austria
London
Charles of Austria
Russia Linked to Peace Talks Meeting in Paris
The supreme war council at the foreign office met for two hours as the sole formal gathering of peace delegates today. The official communique says the Russian situation and the conference's press relations were the only topics discussed.
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Paris
Associated Press
Supreme War Council
Foreign Office
Leaders Discuss Russian Situation At Paris Peace Conference
President Wilson and British leaders met in Paris to exchange information on Russia and plan a joint examination of the issue. A committee of representatives from Britain, the United States, France and Italy was named to discuss publicity while Russia’s status remains unresolved. The congress will open with organizational work, aiming to form a league of nations and begin the peace process by spring.
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Wilson
Lloyd George
Lansing
Balfour
M. Picton
United States of America
Paris
London
Quay D'Orsay
Avenue Des Champs Elysee
Russia
Supreme Council
Sir George Riddell
Great Britain
Raymond Stannard Baker
United States
MM. Commert and
Corbin
France
Signor Aldorvanda
Italy
Japan
Great Salle de
League of Nations
Delicate Press Relations Face Peace Delegates
The Temps notes the challenge between peace delegates and public opinion, stressing equal treatment for the press of all nations. It argues that since the United States and Great Britain resist restrictions, the path is widest possible tolerance for all newspapers.
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Paris
Temps
United States
Great Britain
Debate Differences Hidden From Germany Say War Council
A source argues it would be harmful to reveal day by day disagreements between delegations to Germany. It warns such contradictions are natural in debates and will be reconciled, but disclosure could let Germany exploit the details for political gain.
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Germany
Clemenceau Defends Peace Conference Openness
Paris January 16 Premier Clemenceau told the Chamber of Deputies that interpellations on the peace conference could not be reopened after five or six sittings and that the conference proceeds with conciliation. He urged Parliament’s support, warned against internal opposition, and affirmed no change in policy toward Russia.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Clemenceau
Russia
British notables at dinner to Davis
London January dinner honors John W. Davis with a speech of praise from Winston Churchill secretary of war. The event at the American Society featured prominent British figures in attendance.
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Davis
London
American Society
John W. Davis
Winston Spencer Churchill
Notable wartime toast to President Wilson heard
Speakers included Henry Stoner the chair man Vice-Admiral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss first sea lord Sir Gordon Hewart attorney general Walter Hume Long first lord of the admiralty and Lieutenant General John Stevens Rowans of the British Army Council.
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Wilson
Henry Stoner
Rosslyn Wemyss
Gordon Hewart
Walter Hume Long
Admiralty
John Stevens Rowans
British Army Council
Liebknecht Reported Captured in Berlin by Mounted Rifle Guards
Berlin patrols of the Mounted Rifle Guards reportedly captured Karl Liebknecht the Spartacan leader in the capital. The operation reached Berlin late tonight with officers and troops dispersing the arrest.
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Liebknecht
Berlin
Associated Press
Dr. Karl] Liebknecht
Governor's Secretary III Henry Long Confined by Illness
Henry F. Long, private secretary to Governor Coolidge, was at the State House yesterday and suddenly fell ill. He returned home to Topsfield due to a severe cold and is confined there for rest.
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Henry F. Long
Coolidge
Topsfield
Mr. Long
State House
Poslam Skin Remedy Promises Rapid Eczema Relief
An advertisement touts Poslam for eczema itching and eruptive skin conditions. It claims quick relief, cooling, and soothing effects, with daily improvement and harmless use. Free samples offered from Emergency Laboratories in New York City. Poslam Soap medicated with Poslam also promoted.
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West 47Th St
New York City
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