Homer to Take Stand in His Own Defence
Trial coverage of Dr. Homer accused of robbing Mrs. Wilbur of jewels valued at 17 500. Prosecution rests after multiple witnesses. defense plans to show an engagement and non coercive hotel encounters in Los Angeles and Chicago.
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Homer
T. Hughes
Dr. Homer
Gallagher
Hughes
Wilbur
McPherrin
Mr. Hughes
Los Angeles
Nat Goodwin
Mt. Lowe
Angeles
Mrs. Wilbur
Chicago
Sherman Hotel
Sherman House
Fifth Avenue
New York
Robert Goode
Paris
Budapest
Freckles Advertised Othine Treatment Promises Clear Complexion
An old advertisement touts Othine double strength as a guaranteed remedy for freckles. It claims quick results with nightly and morning applications and offers money back if freckles persist or fail to disappear.
Women to Aid War Industry In New England
New England women are urged to play a key role in solving labor shortages and boosting war munitions output. Levi H. Greenwood, district ordnance production chief, says substitution of women for men has proven effective. W Irving Bullard of Boston's Merchants National Bank will guide manufacturers on wages and labor information.
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New England
Levi H. Greenwood
Ordnance
W. Irving Bullard
Merchants National Bank of Boston
Mr. Greenwood
Britain Hints Aid to Russia from Commons
In the House of Commons Foreign Secretary Balfour suggested Britain will extend influence to Russia. He spoke of aiding Russia’s national self-consciousness and easing sufferings caused by the nominal peace imposed by Germany, and of restoring economic and political unity and national effort.
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London
Balfour
House of Commons
Great Britain
Russia
Germany
Strike Leader Now at Devens
Joseph Renkiewicz, head of 45 strikers at West Boylston Manufacturing in Easthampton, was arrested by a Boston federal officer and sent to Camp Devens. He faces charges of falsely filling out his selective service questionnaire and would be inducted into the army. The intake claims his wife works and supports herself, contradicting his statements.
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Easthampton
Joseph Renkiewicz
West Boylston Manufacturing Company
Boston
Camp Devens
Renkiewicz
War with Bulgaria and Turkey Proposed in House
A joint resolution declaring a state of war with Bulgaria and Turkey was introduced by Representative Kelly of Pennsylvania and sent to the foreign affairs committee. The measure asserts that the two governments have committed acts of war against the United States.
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Washington
Bulgaria
Turkey
House
Kelly
Pennsylvania
Foreign Affairs Committee
United States
Women Wage Earners Converge at Wel lsley for War Era Meet
More than 50 young women representing 14 000 members of the National League of Women Workers gather at Wellsley College for the 10th convention. Delegates register at Tower Court and the first session opens at 10 with Mrs Henry Ollesheimer of New York presiding.
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National League of Women Workers
Wellesley College
League
Wellesley
Tower Court
Billings Hall
Henry Ollesheimer
New York
Fire destroys Lake Williams Ice Company icehouse
A blaze at 8 o'clock tonight destroyed the Lake Williams Ice Company icehouse on Lakeside avenue. The fire, of unknown origin, caused an estimated loss around 65000 dollars and consumed more than 12000 tons of ice.
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Lake Williams Ice Company
Lakeside Avenue
Firefighters Fight Blaze Across Property Lines
Fire crews summoned from Hudson responded to a blaze that ruined ice and threatened neighboring structures as measures were taken to stop spread to adjacent properties.
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Hudson
General Greene Assigned to Philippine Army Command
Major General Henry A. Greene, recently relieved of command of the 91st National Army Division at Camp Lewis, Washington, is assigned to command the Philippine Department of the Army with the rank of brigadier general. No reason for the transfer was given.
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Washington
Henry A. Greene
91St National Army Division
Camp Lewis
Philippine Department of the Army
War Department
Dr Williams Pink Pills Tonic For Nervous Women
A testimonial style advertisement endorses Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood nourishing tonic for nervous women. Mrs Lizzie Scoble of Lowell Massachusetts reports improved nerves and sleep after using the product. The ad explains the pills build up blood to reach nerves and notes availability from druggists or by mail at 50 cents per box, six for $2.50.
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Dr. Williams
Lizzie Scoble
Sawtelle Street
Lowell
Mass
Cuticura Heals Pimples on Face in Vermont Patient
Percy Coombs of St Johnsbury Vermont reports pimples on his face lasting a year improved after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He says one box of Ointment and several cakes of Soap cured his skin. Postcard sample and prices included.
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Percy Coombs
Eastern Ave
St. Johnsbury
Dept. H
Boston
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad Across Time
An advertisement promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure for backache. It cites royal charter status since 1690 and urges daily use to end pain, claiming the product is the genuine Dutch remedy sold by reputable druggists with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Holland
Netherlands
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Cooper Union
Goodyear West Oxfords
Harding
Harding Uniform CO
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U. S
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