Lyman Exposed Oil Stock Swindle Netted $300000
John Grant Lyman, arrested after fleeing St. Petersburg, Fla., where he fled Feb 8 following the oil stock swindle discovery, was returned to New York under government escort. He reportedly told deputies he could have made a million dollars if he had run his operation six more weeks as John H. Putnam & Co.
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New York
John Grant Lyman
St. Petersburg
Fla
United States
W. D. Vinzant
Florida
Eec
Lyman
Ohn H. Putnam & Co
Mayor Opposed to East Boston Franchise
Mayor Curley announced opposition to extending the Mast Boston Marginal Freight railroad track franchise at a hearing in his office. He said if action was taken he would direct Corporation Counsel Sullivan to urge the Legislature to repeal the 1911 franchise, as represented by George H. Sweetser and Thomas A. Niles.
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Curley
Boston
George H. Sweetser
Thomas A. Niles
Sullivan
Williams Treatment promotes kidney and rheumatic relief
Advertisement touts The Williams Treatment for uric acid, kidney and bladder troubles, and rheumatism with a free 50 cent trial bottle offer. Readers are asked to mail name and address with 10 cents for distribution, promising a regular 10 cent bottle by parcel post with no obligation.
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Williams
Dr. Im
A. Williams
Dept
General P
East Hampton
Conn
Battling Nelson divorce credibility tested with court ruling
Fay King, wife of Battling Nelson, seeks certainty before commenting after Chicago court decides to grant a divorce. Nelson completes the legal steps to end marriage. Fay defaulted, with judge expected to sign the decree.
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Kansas City
Fay King
Battling Nelson
Chicago
Bat
Fay King Nelson
Nelson
Kersten
Mellen Denies Ties To Billard Co In Meriden Suit
Former New Haven chief Charles S. Mellen denied at his Stockbridge home any director or shareholder link to the John L. Billard Company of Meriden as the firm settled its suit with the railroad for 1.25 million dollars. He said his defense costs were substantial and he expects indemnification from the New Haven railroad.
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Pittsfield
Charles S. Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Stockbridge
John L. Billard Company
Meriden, Conn
Nelson and King Nelson case feature Nelsons long marriage woes
Attorney VanBever raises desertion charges as Nelson testifies in a court scene. Oscar Battling Nelson, resident of Hegewisch Illinois and professional entertainer, details a troubled marriage with Fay King Nelson begun January 1913 and marked by separations and non consummation.
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Emile V. VanBever
Nelson
VanBever
Battler
Kersten
Oscar Matthew Battling Nelson
Hegewisch
Ill
Fay King Nelson
Ilr
Mellen says New Haven covered litigation costs for five years
Mr Mellen told reporters that upon re signing as New Haven president he secured a contract ensuring the company would pay all litigation expenses for five years. He noted the firm has indemnified part of the costs but not all and that he may sue for the remainder. He added the Billard case is now resolved and he will not be troubled by it further.
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Mr. Mellen
The
New Haven
New Haven Company
Billard
Medicine That Overcomes Most Obsolete Kidney Troubles
A testimonial from Minnie Dorough of Antlers Oklahoma describing severe kidney trouble in 1904 through one month of doctor treatment with no relief. After using Dr Kilmer Swamp Root she improved and has stayed healthy for ten years. She urges others with kidney trouble to try the remedy and not to delay. The notarized statement dated March 1 1915 accompanies an offer to sample the product for ten cents and a booklet about kidneys and bladder. Regular bottles available at drug stores.
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ED. Brown
Pushmataha County
State of
Okla
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Boston Daily Post
No directorship or receipt of funds cited in defense statement
The witness declares he never received money from Billard, was not a director or shareholder, and only incurred legal fees. He notes the New Haven indemnity remains valid and that he may sue for costs while a Massachusetts restitution suit by Sherman L. Whipple is pending against him.
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Billard
New York
New Haven
Massachusetts
Sherman L. Whipple
Boston
Knights of Columbus Big Ball at Symphony Hall
Representatives of the nation state and city will attend the annual Bishop Cheverus Assembly of the Fourth Degree ball hosted by the Knights of Columbus of Greater Boston next Monday night at Symphony Hall. The committee plans to greet 1500 guests and features a military drill by a knights company.
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Knights of Columbus
Greater Boston
Bishop Cheverus
Fourth Degree
Symphony Hall
Knights
If You're Going West The Burlington Can Save You Money
Travel advertisement offers low rate special tickets to the West Northwest and Pacific Coast. Burlington agent Alex Stocks invites readers to request maps and pictures for trips and to discuss costs, promising helpful planning and substantial savings.
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Burlington
West
Northwest
Pacific Coast
Wonderful
Alex
New England Pass
Washington St
Boston
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Billard CO
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Eire OK
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Tin
Oliver
Jarslie Peascott
Kellogg's
Richardso Robbins
Singer
Standard
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Wilson
Florence
Sacons
Buckley’s Specialty Store For Women
Haverhill, Mass
Madam Lyra
DIC
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Wests
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