Not Guilty Outlook in Sugar Case
Judge Hand weighs instructing jury to acquit John E. Parsons, Washington B. Thomas and other American Sugar Refining officials on conspiracy charges. Defense argues collateral loan terms and plant shutdown justify acquittal while DA counters. Judge to decide tomorrow after extensive motions.
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New York
Judge Hand
Federal District Court
John E. Parsons
Washington B. Thomas
American Sugar Refining Company
Delancey Nicoll
James M. Beck
Beck
Adolph Segal
Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company
Sugar Trust
Samuel Untermeyer
Segal
Trust
Untermeyer
Hand
Pint of Cough Syrup Recipe Promoted as Guaranteed Remedy
A vintage advertisement touts a do it yourself cough syrup using one pint granulated sugar and warm water, plus Pinex and honey. It claims rapid relief, broad uses from bronchial to whooping cough, and a money saving guarantee with refund options.
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United States
Canada
Wayne
Talbot Slander Suit Testimony Paused in Chicago
In Chicago on March 25 testimony in the $100,000 slander case filed by Esther Mercy against Marion Talbot dean of women at the University of Chicago was halted when a motion to remove the case from the jury was filed by Francis Walker counsel for Talbot.
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Chicago
Newport set for high society season with royal guests
Beaulieu the Vanderbilt summer home will host a busy Newport schedule as the Duke and Duchess of Connaught arrive with Princess Patricia in August. German Prince Adelbert and associates join the royals, bringing enhanced social activity and many long-absent cottagers returning for the season.
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Newport
R. I
Beaulieu
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Duchess of
Ogden Goelet
Duke of Connaught
Patricia
Italian Garden Draws Throng in Boston Exhibition
The Italian Garden in Horti cultural Hall draws large crowds in Boston as James Farquhar and Mrs. H. N. Slater are credited for design and statuary. Cardinal OConnell praised the display calling it the most artistic event seen here, while the National Flower Show is dismissed in favor of this exhibit. The Italian Orchestra performs twice daily, with concerts and folk songs by Mrs George Wright Tinckley, and the society’s spring show of orchids and bulbs also runs in the lecture hall.
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Horticultural Hall
Boston
James Farquhar
Roslindale
H. N. Slater
Cardinal O’connell
New England
George Wright Tinckley
Jury adjourns as Walker argues against slander claim
The jury was excused until tomorrow as Attorney Walker argued that no slander against Dean Talbot was shown. He claimed the plaintiff had been scandalized by Mercy and sought to halt the vaudeville publicity she received. Reynolds testified, while Mercy recalled questions on life and a hat gift.
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Walker
Harry Pratt Judson
University
Dean Talbot
Miss Mercy
Warren E. Reynolds
Pomeroy
Reynolds
Prouty Pushes Curfew Plan for Spencer Teens
Charles N. Prouty aims to secure a curfew at the upcoming Spencer annual town meeting. He seeks to require boys and girls under 16 to be home and in bed after 9 PM to strengthen family safety and locality order.
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Spencer
Charles N. Prouty
Dynamite Train Wreck in Maine Causes No Injuries
Five carloads of dynamite rode in the front of a Maine Central freight on the Presumpscot River bridge when a rear end collision with a regular freight halted on the bridge. Seven cars of the regular were damaged but the dynamite cars remained intact. Engineer Paul Johnson and fireman F W Glidden escaped by jumping. No cars left the bridge and no injuries were reported.
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Westbrook
Maine Central
Presumpscot River
Portland
North Conway
Paul Johnson
F. W. Glidden
Special
Man Chases Through Busy Street Capture of Thief
Edward L Fitzgerald aged 19 of South Boston was chased 300 yards through Chauncey and Bedford streets at 6 pm. He reportedly grabbed a bundle containing two women's suits from George E Crafts wagon at 42 Chauncey Street and was stopped by Inspectors Kilday and Wise after a public cry alerted them.
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Chauncey and
Bedford Streets
Edward L. Fitzgerald
Ellery Street
Boston
Kilday and Wise
Police
Fitzgerald
George E. Crafts
Chauncey Street
Abundance of Soft Hair and No More Dandruff
An advertisement promotes Knowlton's Dandine as a hair product that dissolves dandruff and stops itching. It claims rapid results within ten minutes, with hair becoming light, fluffy, and appearing renewed after weeks of use. The pitch urges buying a 25 cent bottle from any drug store or toilet counter.
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Knowlton
Mary Walker Rallies Again
Dr Mary Walker who has been ill with bronchitis for several days passed a bad night and today was very weak Her representative Mrs Van Slingerland said her condition was nervous Later reports said her condition improved and she had taken substantial nourishment
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New York
Mary Walker
Travel 6000 Miles to Wed Buenos Aires Bride in Haverhill
Senor Jose Fidel Lagos traveled more than 6000 miles to wed Miss Helen M. Brown of Madison Maine in Haverhill. The bride, a six year opera singer, studied in Boston Paris and Europe before meeting Lagos in Buenos Ayres where he has real estate interests. The ceremony was at 95 North Avenue and the couple plans to sail for Buenos Ayres within two weeks.
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Haverhill
Senor
Jose Fidel Lagos
Helen M. Brown
Madison
Senor Lagos
Buenos Ayres
Miss Brown
Brown
Warren Davenport
Boston
Paris
Europe
South America
F. E. Leavitt
North Avenue
George H. Hubbard
Union Congregational Church
Arlington Adopts Auto Triple Combination Purchase
Arlington voters approved buying an auto triple combination fire truck with a pump chemical and hose unit at an adjourned Town Hall meeting held last night.
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Arlington
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