National City Bank Directors Appeal Wreck Case
The directors of the National City Bank of Cambridge appeal a lower court ruling holding them liable for negligence in the bank wrecking. The hearing before Judges Dodge Aldrich and Brown in the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals occurs today. The 1911 wreck was caused by bookkeeper George W. Coleman with aid from "Big Bill" Keliher.
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National City Bank of Cambridge
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Dodge
Aldrich and Brown
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
George W. Coleman
Big Bill
Keliher
War Risk Insurance Rates Raised for American Vessels
Washington March 21 complete readjustment of rates charged by the Federal War Risk Insurance Bureau for insurance of American vessels and cargoes includes an increase to 3 percent of the charge on all ships passing through the war zone. Changes follow extension of insurance to many classes of contraband and reflect the state of war with Germany and the added risks from arming American merchantmen.
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Washington
Federal
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Bureau
Germany
New Flat Three Percent Rate for Vessels to Europe War Zone
Rates for ships bound for European ports through the war zone rise to a flat three per cent, replacing previous caps. Early in the war a lower maximum existed after Genys submarine blockade. Readjustment doubles Atlantic to Pacific coast rates, with Atlantic to West Indies and to South America proportionally higher.
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Europe
Atlantic
Atlantic Coast
West Indies
South America
Oleomargarine Said Nearly As Nourishing as Butter
Dr. Martin Fisher told a Harvard Medical School audience yesterday that oleomargarine offers about the same nourishment as butter. He spoke in the Hygiene building about dietary comparisons and food value.
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Martin Fisher
Harvard Medical School
How I Darkened My Gray Hair Advertisement
A reader shares a home recipe to restore natural hair color using Barbo Compound bay rum and glycerine mixed with water. Suggested use every other day until the desired shade appears. Claims the mixture darkens gray hair, makes it soft, and does not rub off or feel greasy.
Flower Show Opens as 4000 Attend in Boston Hall
A crowd of about 4000 attended the Massachusetts Horticultural Society spring flower show opening at Horticultural Hall. The display featured a tropical scene with rare orchids and a striking arrangement by E. D. Brandegee of Brookline including lilacs Japanese cherries azaleas rhododendrons and other free blooming varieties.
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Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Horticultural Hall
E. D. Brandegee
Brookline
World Class Orchid Show Draws Large City Crowd
An expansive exhibition runs daily 10 a m to 10 p m through Sunday, hailed as the city’s most elaborate display. Thomas Roland of Nahant showcases rare acacias in a top collection, with Flemish garden, sabots, and an electric lit frame by Rutherford, N J. John Farquhar exhibits, plus notable displays of Easter lilies, calla lilies, cineramas, and President Wilson tulips by A W Preston of Swampscott. The Larz Anderson and C G Weld hothouses contribute to the color.
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Thomas Roland
Nahant
John Farquhar
Rutherford
Wilson
A. W. Preston
Swampscott
Anderson
C. G. Weld
Miner Nominated for Mayor at Calais GOP Caucus
In Calais Maine on March 21 Dr Walter N Miner received unanimous nomination for mayor at the Republican caucus.
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Calais
Walter N. Miner
Remarkable home-made cough syrup cuts cost
An old advertisement promises a powerful cough syrup made from 2½ ounces of Pinex and a pint of rain sugar syrup, costing about 64 cents. It claims relief from dry coughs, hoarseness, bronchitis, croup and asthma within 24 hours, with no spoilage and a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co.
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The
Pinex Co
Wayne, Ind
War Taboo At Banquet at Algonquin Club
The Boston Paper Trade Association marked its 21st anniversary with a banquet at the Algonquin Club. Attendees included Congressman Barnhart of Indiana and Judge Baggott of Dayton who spoke on paper-trade topics while avoiding mention of conflicts. Charles L. Baird of Brookline presided as president of the Boston Association, as an orchestra provided background.
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Algonquin Club
Boston Paper Trade Association
Congressman Barnhard
Indiana
National Committee On Printing
Judge Baggott
Dayton
Ohio
Ross Andrews
Washin
The
National of New York
National Association
Charles l. Baird
Brookline
Boston Association
French Players Close Run With L Aventuriere
Final week at the Copley Theatre features the French Players in a strong run praised by the audience. Last night showcased Yvonne Mirval and Claude Benedict in L Aventuriere, with a double bill of Le Feu du Voisin and Les Deux Sourds scheduled for tomorrow night.
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Copley Theatre
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