Ford Eagle boat praised as essential navy chaser
Washington March 4. Senate naval affairs sub committee reports Ford Eagle boats are the best submarine chasers and should be part of a peacetime navy. No charges against Ford Motor Co. are sustained. Naval experts assert boats were built as economically and quickly as possible though expectations were not met. The panel approved completion of 60 boats and cancellation of 52 contracts.
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Washington
Senate Naval Affairs
Senate
Ford Motor Orcs
Pair Held on Car Theft Charges in Central Court
Albert L. Pfaff a material witness in the Deininger murder case and Louis Snyder of Chelsea appeared in Central Court on charges of larceny of automobiles. Pfaff was held on 2600 bail for grand jury appearance over a $400 auto theft from George Graham. Snyder, arrested on larceny of three cars found in Chelsea garages, pleaded not guilty and held on 5000 bail for the grand jury.
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Albert L. Pfaff
Deininger
Louis Snyder
Chelsea
Central Court
Pfaff
Grand Jury
George Graham
Snyder
Sheehan and
Carnes
Plan Free Bridge From Portsmouth Plan Free Bridge From Portsmouth
The act to authorize a free highway memorial bridge over the Piscataqua River between Kittery Maine and Portsmouth New Hampshire was favorably reported in a new House draft. The bridge would honor soldiers and sailors from New Hampshire and Maine.
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Augusta
New Hampshire
Maine
Piscataua River
Kittery
Ortsmouth
N. H
Jeremiah A O Leary Trial Links Him To Mme Victorica Case
March 4 at New York Jeremiah A O Leary testified in a sedition trial regarding his acquaintance with Mme Victorica a German agent. The prosecution claims he conspired to pass messages to Germany while he says they met only in a professional context.
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New York
Jeremiah A. O'Leary
Mme. Victorica
Germany
O'Leary Testifies on Madame Victorica Diplomacy and Personal Likes
O'Leary testified Madame Victorica sought his help to obtain a divorce from an insane husband and requested a recommended maid or companion. He described encounters at a restaurant and the Hotel Netherland, and spoke of his stance on pro German resolutions and a claim about a messenger for Victorica. The trial adjourned to Thursday due to a juror's illness.
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O'Leary
Madame Victorica
Buenos Ayres
New York
O’leary
Hotel Netherland
American Truth Society
Lusitania
Willard J. Robinson
Germany
Robinson
Eight Bay State sailors commended for influenza germ experiments
Fifty two enlisted men were commended by Secretary Daniels for volunteering to participate in influenza germ experiments at Chelsea Naval Hospital. The group includes Joseph Bolduc Dorchester Lawrence William Morrell Chelmsford James Felton Chelmsford Ernest Fournier New Bedford Coleman O Toole South Boston John Vander Meer Worcester Leopold Vieira Gloucester Robert Warren Boston.
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Bay State
Daniels
Chelsea Naval Hospital
Joseph Bolduc
Lawrence
William F. Morrell
Dorchester
James E. Felton
Chelmsford
Ernest J. Fournier
New Bedford
Coleman F. O'Toole
F Street
South
Boston
John W. Vander Meer
Worcester
Leopold J. Vieira
Gloucester
Robert F. Warren
Daniels Approves War Service Certificate for Navy
Washington March 4 Secretary Daniels approves a war service certificate to be issued by commanding officers to enlisted personnel of both the regular force and the naval reserve so that every man and woman who served honorably during the war may have an official testimonial.
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Washington
Navy
Daniels
Regular Force
Naval Reserve
Mrs Joyce Kilmer Emerges as Poet of Home and Hope
Mrs Joyce Kilmer, widow of WWI poet Joyce Kilmer, lives in Boston and earns praise as a poet and lecturer. Her verses center on children and home, reflecting the star-like lamp of love that inspired her husband. She spoke on Contemporary Women Poets at St Cecilia’s College Club after his wartime legacy.
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Aline Kilmer
Joyce Kilmer
Boston
France
Aline
Richard le Gallienne
Kenton
Deborah
Michael Barry
Christopher
Wakefield Baby Marian Killam a Suffragist Star
Wakefield's Marian Hazel Killam, daughter of Mr and Mrs L A Killam, is celebrated as a Healthy Baby icon. At 16 months she weighs 8212 pounds, is 32 inches tall, has 16 teeth and can walk and talk.
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Wakefield
Marian Hazel Killam
Marian Hazel
Leyland Line to Resume Boston Liverpool Passenger Service
Leyland Line announces resumption of cabin passenger service between Boston and Liverpool. The first sailing will be the steamship Winifredian on the Saturday next, followed by the Bohemiah on about April 5. The ships have previously carried troops during the war and remain popular with travelers.
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Leyland Line
Boston
Liverpool
Winifredian
Ely
Ghosts at the Cheese and England's New Era After War
London notes describe a Britain transformed by war with old icons altered. The Cheshire Cheese tavern retains Dr Johnson’s chair but staff like Fred and George, two waiters lost in France, return changed. Demobilization, labor shifts, and social tension ripple through pubs, transport, and city life as England forges a new identity.
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London
England
Old England
New England
America
Dr. Johnson
Oliver Goldsmith
Fred
George
France
Hell
Missouri
Tattersall’s
Tanner
Kansas City
Crystal Palace
Sandown Race Track
Omnibus
Subway Company
New York
Tonic Ends Sickness Headaches Experiments Claim
Mrs. Eli Russett of North Adams Massachusetts credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with relieving years of anemia linked headaches. She says one box improved color and health, eight boxes cured the headaches and stomach trouble, with better sleep and refreshed energy. Pills are sold by druggists or mailed by the Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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Eli Russett
Nelson Street
North Adams
Mass
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Death of former Venezuelan foreign minister Jose de J. Paul
Guatemala City reports Dr José de J. Paul, a former Venezuelan foreign minister under President Castro, has died after a period in business in the city.
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Guatemala City
Jose de J. Paul
Castro
Kidney and Bladder Distress Relief Promoted
An authority links bladder weakness to uric acid, describing symptoms and suggesting Jad Salts or Rad Salts as a simple remedy. The remedy neutralizes urine acids, easing irritation and allowing normal urinary function after a few days.
Stockholders press for larger Savage Arms dividends
Utica March 4. The protective committee of Savage Arms Corporation, made up of stockholders, issued a statement declaring its intent to force a change in management if needed to secure a substantial surplus dividend.
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Utica
N. Y
The
Savage Arms Corporation
Spring Blood Purifier Claim Promotes Sulphur Tablets
A historical advertisement argues winter poisons foul the blood from lack of exercise and open air. It promotes Sulpheric Tablets made from roots and herbs with sulfur and cream of tartar as the best spring blood cleanser. The copy urges taking the remedy now to prevent spring illnesses and lists a price of 60 cents per sealed tube with directions.
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Victorica
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Chaucer
Raphael
Leonardo
Fairyland
Scribners
Lyon Carpet Co
R. H. White Co
Jacquard
Ardahan
Ardahan Rugs
R. J. White Co
Wakefield Baby
Johnson
Goldsmith
William G. Shepherd
N. Y. Evening Cost, Inc
Toston Post
Knights’ Old Church
Middle Temple
Jerusalem
Cheshire Cheese
Somme
Athelstan Riley
Constantinople
Church of England
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