$5000 Verdict for Death of Prusack
A jury at the Dedham Superior Court awarded $5000 to the heirs of John Prusack in a suit against Herbert M. Sears for the death and conscious sufferings of Prusack after being struck by Sears's automobile in Newton Upper Falls on May 2, 1914. Public Administrator David A. Ellis filed the action. Attorneys for the heirs were Joseph F. O Connell Daniel T. O Connell and James E. O Connell.
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Joseph F
Daniel T
James E. O'Connell
John Prusack
Newton Upper Falls
Herbert M. Sears
Commonwealth Avenue
Sears
David A. Ellis
Prusack
Dedham
Tonic for Women with Shaky Nerves Ad
A testimonial promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a non alcoholic nerve tonic addressing neurasthenia and anemia. Mrs E Salin of Brockton Mass reports relief after two to five boxes and endorses the product. Books on nervous diseases and diet offered free with mention of the paper. Pills sold by druggists or by mail at 50 cents a box, six for $2.50.
Alkali in Soap Bad for the Hair
Soap should be used carefully to protect hair health. Most soaps and shampoos contain too much alkali, drying the scalp and making hair brittle. Ordinary malsified coconut oil is recommended, as it cleanses hair and scalp with gentle lather.
Don’t Ignore Backache May Warn of Kidney Trouble
An advertisement warns that a simple backache could indicate failing kidneys and dangerous poisons in the body. It promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a quick relief with a Holland origin and money back guarantee, urging customers to buy only the Gold Medal brand in three box sizes.
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Haarlem Oi
Haarlem
Holland
Quick Delatone Hair Removal
The method for removing excess hair is quick and certain with a single application if the growth is not extremely stubborn. Make a stiff paste of powdered delatone and water, apply to the hairy area, wait about two minutes, rub off, and wash. Ensure your druggist sells you delatone.
Germans Reprise Nibbling Attacks Across Allied Lines
War update notes German forces resuming nibbling tactics to test Allied lines near Paris Amiens and Montdidier. General Foch’s reserve army blocks major drives while a central triangle reserve aims to defend Paris and join with Amiens. Public calls for confidence and steady defense accompany the unfolding martial maneuver.
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Chamber of Deputies
Clemenceau
Foch
Paris
Soissons
Amiens
Montdidier
Quincy Painter Arrested on Drunkenness Charge After Train Outburst
A man claiming to be John Anderson of Whitwell street Quincy was arrested on a drunkenness charge aboard a Boston to Quincy train after declaring Germany superior to the United States and praising German efficiency. Riders stopped him at Quincy station and the station officer took him into custody. federal authorities will be informed.
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John Anderson
Whitwell Street
Quincy
Boston
United States
Germany
Americans Drive HMS Back In Big Chateau Thierry Attack
American marines attacked at dawn and gained about 21 miles on a four kilometer front, taking 100 prisoners while French forces on the left captured 160 others. The assault reached all objectives by 7 45 am and continued with heavy fighting as three German divisions were moved to the front. Allied lines were reinforced and officials noted strong ground near Chateau Thierry and Veuilly la Potere. Separately, Essex resident Olive Simpson sues William and Lydia Ross in Essex County Superior Court for alienation of affections, seeking 25 000 each.
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St. Quentin
Aisne
Marne
Rheims
Chateau Thierry
Veuilly-la- Poterie
St. Mihiel
Verdun
Toul
Rmans
Soissons
Foch
Berlin
Vossische Zeitung
Associated Press
Olive Simpson
Essex
William Ross
Lydia Ross
Essex County
Salem
Joseph Simpson
McAdoo Proposes Higher Taxes to Bolster War Bonds
Secretary McAdoo outlines a plan to raise about eight billion dollars through higher normal income taxes and a real war profits tax. He urges substantial levies on unearned incomes and luxuries, with Liberty bond interest unchanged to keep government credit competitive and deter inflation amid wartime financing.
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McAdoo
United States
Harvard Bowdoin Prizes Awarded With Double First
Clarence Brinton of Springfield, a junior at Harvard College, wins the double first prize of 500 dollars for his essay on Acton's Philosophy of History, the first time a double prize has been awarded in over a century.
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Harvard College
Clarence Brinton
Springfield
Acton
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Leslie M. Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
Iowa
Richard Rollandenney
Delaware
U. S. Army
John L. Clem
Shiloh
U.S. Army
G. Atkinson
Court of Claims of
Washington
Oth
Noyon
Ypres
Dover
Sgieppe
NorrTy
Boulogne
Pari
Arras
Oe Lille
Cambrai
le Cateau
Bia
Anree
Rose
Laon
MaruBend
Favors Huns
Yankees
HMS
Associated Press Report
Sues
Mr. McAdoo
Amsterdam
Vossische Zeitting
Compiegne
Villers-Cotterets
Ceylon
Formosa, Eng. Val. E
Japan
Washington Street
Blackstone St
Friend St
Elm St
Carter
Arter
Boston Post
Telephone Main
Daily Post
Sunday Post
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