Defence of Orpet Is Begun
In Waukegan Illinois on June 29 the defense opened in the Orpet murder trial. Two witnesses described cyanide availability at Lake Forest High School and Marion Lambert's chemistry study, noting a bottle of cyanide solution on a shelf and a box of potassium cyanide in a nearby stock room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liam H. Orpet
University of Wisconsin
Marion Lambert
Lake Forest
John B. Vergoe
Marton
E. J. Tragoe
Marion
Poisoning at Newport Picnic Leaves Dozens Sick
A Newport picnic sickened 75 people after lunch about 2 30. Victims ranged from 6 to 15 years old, with several Sunday school teachers among the gravely ill. Chopped ham sandwiches are blamed. ham and other foods were served. Police and physicians, including City Physician Frances A Keenan, organized a full investigation and treatment for 10 to 24 victims per doctor. Nelson Belfort aged 6 and Raymond Belfort aged 8 are among the critically ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Leary
Newport
Frances A. Keenan
Nelson Belfort
Raymond Belfort
Freckles Promo Promises Clear Complexion With Ethine Double Strength
An advertisement touts ethine double strength as a guaranteed remedy for freckles. It claims one ounce from a druggist, with night and morning applications, will fade dark spots and vanish lighter freckles. The dealer offers money back if it fails.
Poisoned Picnic Tragic Toll Leaves Newport Reeling
Lawton's Valley picnic crowds fall to poisoning with 75 of 80 attendees affected. Victims include Margaret Callahan and 71 year old Miss Mary F Dewick among many listed ages and names. Police station matron Harriet E Rogers among those critically ill. All foods retained for chemical analysis as authorities investigate the poison source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Callahan
Annette Boudreau
Harriet E. Rogers
Mary F. Dewick
Leola Bancroft
Susie Manchester
Rita Russell
Gladys Longley
Ottilie Wendell
Edith Vayro
George Vernon Dickey
Gladys Brinnell
Robert Nelson
Gladys Donovan
Helen Bardsley
John Kesson
Mary Kesson
North
Hannover
Gladys Clay
Mary Orbero
Mary Callahan
Frye
Iverson
Benson
Margaret Chite
Emmie Braman
Edith Fuller
William Shipley
Newport
Mary F. Dewlock
Autoist Flees After Knocking Down Quincy Boy
A 15 year old, Francis Ryan of 615 Washington Street, Quincy, was knocked unconscious on the Fore River bridge by a passing automobile that fled without aiding him. He recovered consciousness after a few minutes and walked to Dr. W E Bushnell’s office, found suffering from shock and head and body bruises. The accident occurred shortly before 10 last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Ryan
Washington Street
Quincy
W. E. Bushnell
Fore River
Shaw Nolan breach of promise suit dismissed in Suffolk
The breach of promise case filed over two years ago by Miss Christine Shaw of Bradford against Thomas A Nolan of Haverhill, Suffolk County, has been dismissed by court order due to no action since filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk County
Christine Shaw
Bradford
Thomas A. Nolan
Lis Cedar Street
Haverhill
Oppose Mexican Invasion At Sagamore Conference
Assistant Secretary of Labor Louis F Post voiced clear opposition to invading Mexico urging it would serve corporate interests and betray the Declaration of Independence. A Boston signature group urged troop withdrawal and U.S. mediation, while conference officials clarified no policy was set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagamore
United States Secretary of Labor
Louis F. Post
Mexico
Secretary Post
Alice Thacher Post
Wilson
Ico
Lewis J. Johnson
Harvard University
James P. Warbasse
Brooklyn
N. Y
Industrial Workers of the World
United States
George W. Coleman
Boston
Coleman
Secretary Post confronts flag over American property stance
Secretary Post halted a speech to glare at a wall flag and demand what the American flag represents. He argued protection of American property in Mexico implies that foreign governments granted U.S. corporations rights to rich mines and vast lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Mexico
Randall Named Massachusetts Prison Bureau Director
Governor McCall appointed Frank L. Randall to lead the Massachusetts Prison Bureau at an annual salary of 6000 dollars. The council confirmed the appointment under a suspension of rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCall
Frank L. Randall
Massachusetts Prison Bureau
Council
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Adler’s “Collegian
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Lincoln Brand
Clothcraft Clothes
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New York
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Gettysburg
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William H. Sayward
Master Builders’ Association
Boston Women’s Trade Union League
William C. Ewing
Wells Memorial Institute
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Springfield
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Commonwealth Av
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Prison Bureau
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Sault Bes
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