Albatross Wreck Near Egg Island Claims Two Lives
Portuguese steamer Albatross wrecked on a ledge near Egg Island twenty five miles east of Halifax. Two crew members died and eight survivors, scantily clad, reached the island where the lightkeeper aided them. The vessel had served in Canadian naval service and was bought for sardine fisheries before leaving Halifax on Monday for Portugal.
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Halifax
N. S
Egg Island
Canadian Naval Service
Portugal
Bond Issue Opposition Aims at Soldier Pay Plan
Republican leader Mondell told the House ways and means committee that a bond issue to fund adjusted compensation for former service men would cause a panic and push prices higher.
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Washington
Mondell
Wyoming
House
Ways and Means Committee
Lawmakers clash over relief plans and tax fears
Mondell opposes relief funding, warns heavy taxes or bond issues would threaten currency. Swope backs extra year’s pay for service members, estimating 1.3 billion dollars. Critchfield endorses $50 monthly cash aid, while Garner cautions veterans’ groups. Senate debate shows split on soldier relief.
Morill appeals court order for support and custody
Leon G. Morrill of Brookline appeals a probate decision requiring him to pay $200 outright and $3800 monthly for his wife Flor ence R. Morrill and two children, with custody of Russell G. 12 and Marguerite 8 given to the mother amid claims of cruel treatment.
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Norfolk County Superior Court
Dedham
Leon G. Morrill
Brookline
Florence R. Morrill
Russell G
Marguerite
Morrill
Sentence Driver Who Killed Three in June
Brockton reports Walter N. Chessman a 22 year old electrical goods salesman was found guilty by a jury on three counts of manslaughter and an indictment for operating an automobile to endanger the public. He will likely be sentenced at the June term of Superior Court convening the first Monday in June. No exceptions were taken during the week long trial and no appeal to the Supreme Court was filed.
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Brockton
Walter N. Chessman
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Adamson's Cough Balsam Promoted by Druggists
Advertising copy touts Adamson's Cough Balsam as a remedy for a rasping graveyard cough with druggist backing. The brief notice emphasizes pharmacy distribution and product use.
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Adamson
House Reaffirms Peace Time Army of 299000 Men
Washington March 10 The House rejected pleas to cut military expenses and approved a peace time establishment of 299000 enlisted men and 17820 officers. The vote, three to one, signals acceptance of a larger regular army and tactical organization by the President, with separate corps for air service chemical warfare and finance, while keeping transportation and construction under the quartermaster.
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Washington
House
Harmless-Splendid Ad for Stomach Relief
An OTC remedy claims to relieve indigestion heartburn and dyspepsia by addressing acidity. It urges quick purchase at drug stores and promises meals without stomach upset. The box touts a guide titled Common Sense Rules Regarding Stomach.
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Swope
Kentucky
American Legion
A. B. Critchfield
Infantry School
Akron
Ohio
Garner
Texas
Kitchin
North Carolina
Congress
Major Critchfield
Soldier Relief
Senate
Washington Corner
Bedford Street
Bolivia
Gest Gah
Suillus
Pape
Sunnycorn
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