Fay Case for Jury Today
Lieutenant Robert Fay of the German army testifies in a Federal Court trial charging him and his brother in law Walter Scholz and Paul Dasche with conspiracy to destroy munitions ships bound for entente allies. Fay denies shared plans and says bombs were for rudder disabling only and not to destroy vessels. The defense argues innocent persons could be implicated if he reveals how he acquired dynamite. The trial resumes with jurors to be selected tomorrow.
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Judge Ben B. Lindsey In Denver Critically Ill
Judge Ben B. Lindsey of the Denver Juvenile Court lies critically ill at his home following surgery to remove a tumor from his back. His condition has gradually weakened since the operation about a week ago.
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Rhode Island Reenacts 1776 Assembly Session
Members of the Rhode Island Citizens' Historical Society dressed as colonial assemblymen and reenacted the May 4 1776 session that declared independence from England. The event marked the 140th anniversary of Rhode Island's declaration.
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Rhode Island Citizens’ Historical Society
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Elliott Charged With Double Murder Faces Possible Death
Elliott, badly wounded, was arrested in a carriage shed near the Pettis homestead after a deadly struggle. Authorities say Pettis struck him with an axe while Elliott allegedly fired a pistol. Elliott has refused detailed statements and now awaits trial in Brooklyn jail. The scene drew neighbors as a funeral for Pettis and Miss Pettis proceeded nearby.
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R. H. Chandler
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John Elliott
Albert Pettis
Sibyl
Thompson, Conn
Harvard Crimson Holds 48th Annual Dinner at New Plant
The Harvard Crimson celebrated its 48th annual dinner merged with a housewarming for the new $40,000 plant last evening in Cambridge. About 110 attended including 50 former Crimson editors and current staff members. Dwight H. Ingram presided as toastmaster while speakers from Harvard and publishing circles lauded the paper’s status as a leading daily college newspaper.
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Prosperity for Boston Shown in Census Factory Reports
A Department of Commerce study compares 1914 census factory data with 1909 figures for Boston. Excluding hand trades building trades neighborhood industries and non factory system establishments the report highlights growing prosperity in the city’s manufacturing sector.
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Department of Commerce
Economic share mix in production factors report
The data outline salaries at 5.8 percent and primary horse power at 25.5 percent, with wages 23.9 percent and capital 22.6 percent. Salaried employees stand at 21.5 percent while materials are 2.5 percent. Value of products is 19.9 percent and value added by manufacture 18.9 percent. Wage earners are 13.3 percent.
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Industrial reports show gains in several cities with declines in Woburn and Malden
Reports from the Department of Commerce reveal progress in Springfield Worcester Newburyport Malden Woburn and Everett. Woburn exhibits higher industry value but drops in salaried employees and wage earners by 2.7 and 5.5 percent and 1.8 percent in pay. Malden shows a 17 percent fall in average wage earners with no wage decrease and a 26 percent cut in materials.
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Malden
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Let Uncle Sam Arrange the School Lunches for Your Children
Government program details for school meals appear in the next Sunday Post, offering guidance for families on eligibility benefits and meal provision options for students.
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Girl receives note of plan to die by own action
In Haverhill on May 4 a note to Irene Tucker warns she will find the body if she searches Plum Island shore. George V. Parker, missing since Wednesday, had $18 on him. Police and life savers patrol the island. investigators doubt self harm.
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Bible class men pledge to aid Billy Sunday campaign
Framingham May 4 More than a dozen men from Marlboro Ashland Natick Hopkinton Holliston and Nobscot churches gathered at Park Street Baptist church and pledged to work for the Billy Sunday campaign in Boston next fall. Rev George Dewey of Philadelphia spoke on organizing the effort.
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Boston
George Dewey
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Boston Gas Sliding Scale Rate Policy Stays Unchanged
The legislative committee on public utilities voted to refer to the next General Court the Gas and Electric Light Commission plan to repeal the sliding scale law unless the Boston Consolidated Gas Company is separated from other Massachusetts gas firms. Under current law, sliding scale rates could be revised after July 1 only if the Mayor petitions.
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Freckle Remedy Promise Guarantees Free Trial
A drugstore offer promises to remove freckles with an ounce of ethine double strength. Buy from any druggist with a money back guarantee if freckles persist. Suitable for a quick, low cost path to a clearer complexion for those labeled freckled.
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