Confident Minotto Innocent, Swift Denies Treason
Mrs. Louis F. Swift of Chicago declares her son in law Count Minotto innocent amid his second federal treason arrest. She praises government actions for national protection and notes Minotto’s mixed heritage while affirming she would not harbor a treacherous person. Her sons serve in the military and aviation training.
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Count Minotto
Louis F. Swift
Chicago
Packer
The
Touraine
Post
James Minotto
Ida May Swift
United States
Mrs. Swift
Berlin
Technology Ground School of Aviation
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Compound Ad claimed
An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a natural, even hair darkener that restores luster and youth. It emphasizes ease of use with a sponge or brush and warns it is not a disease cure. The copy references a grandmother’s remedy and a modern improved formula.
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Wyeth
Vindictive Sinks After Bombardment Mission Off Ostend
A detailed account of the World War I raid near Ostend describes the destroyer Vindictive guiding through smoke and fog to the harbor entrance, torpedoing piers, bombarding batteries, and finally sinking after a direct hit in the conning tower. Commander Godsal and several officers are cited among the casualties.
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Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Ostend
von Tirpitz
von Hindenburg
Dover
No. 22
Guy L. Cockburn
Angus H. MacLachan
Godsal
Sir John Alleyne
W. A. C. Crutchley
God Sall
Alleyne
Crutchley
William A. Bury
Mayor orders payroll audit after laborer wage protests
The Finance Commission reports many department workers gained jobs through political pull and avoid labor. The Mayor vows to verify each payroll entry is a real job and orders a thorough inquiry. Local 149 requests wage increases of 60 to 75 cents daily for laborers and drivers.
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Finance Commission
Sullivan
Public Works Department
Ostend Harbor Blocked by German Destroyers and Naval Chase
Ships moved from anchorage as nine German destroyers were reported at large along the coast. A night operation under near calm seas saw destroyers and coastal craft shadowed by darkness while Luftwaffe activity near Dunkirk signaled enemy air presence as Vindictive led the action.
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Royal Marine Artillery
Flanders
William R. Slayter
Stroombank
Albert L. Poland
Dunkirk
Calais
Machinists' Strike Threat In Cambridge
Worthington Pump and Machine Company workers in Cambridge affiliated with Machinists Local 264 rejected a 10 percent wage increase. The wage committee reports the action, and workers plan to strike if demands are not met by 10 o'clock Thursday morning, affecting about 1500 mechanics on government contracts.
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Worthington Pump and Machine Company
Cambridge
Machinists’ Union
Professional Women's Club elects new officers
Marie Dewing Faelton was elected president of the Professional Women's Club at the annual meeting last night at the Copley Plaza Hotel. Officers include Marie Ware Laughton first vice president Ella Fairbanks second vice president Eva Macey Watson recording secretary Elizabeth Jackson Drummond corresponding secretary Sybil H. Holmes treasurer Loretta Joy Cummins auditor and Marie Brazier historian.
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Marie Dewing Faelton
Professional Women's Club
Copley Plaza Hotel
Marie Ware Laughton
Ella Fairbanks
Eva Macey Watson
Elizabeth Jackson Drummond
Sybil H. Holmes
Loretta Joy Cummins
Marie Brazier
Say Lithuanians Will Not Fight for Germany
Washington May 14 Officers at the Lithuanian National Council headquarters reacted to Emperor William’s proclamation recognizing Lithuania’s independence within the German empire with strong opposition. They argued Lithuania cannot bear the war burden, noting they lack money and munitions, and cannot be dragooned into Kaiser Wilhelm’s ranks, while Germany had already acknowledged their independence.
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Washington
William
Lithuania
Lithuanian National Council
Germany
Hertling
Graham Elected on 370th Ballot by Lynn Council
At the Lynn City Council regular meeting John B. Graham was elected superintendent of streets and highways. He secured the job on the 370th ballot after weeks of voting.
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Lynn
John B. Graham
Married Life Ended Quickly
Bert Skerry a Suffolk county carpenter filed for legal separation from Christine after she left 14 days post wedding. He found a note saying they were not fit and later learned she had departed with another man. The Divorce Court reserved its decision.
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Bert Skerry
Suffolk County
Christine
Wireless Operator Richard Bagge Killed by U Boat
Brockton reports Richard Bagge an 18 year old wireless operator in the British merchant marine was killed by a German U boat in the Atlantic. The incident details remain incomplete with Bagge listed among merchant seafarers lost at sea.
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Brockton
Richard Bagge
Merchant seaman killed by German sub in Mediterranean
John B. Bagge reports his brother, an operator aboard a vessel, was killed when torpedoed by a German submarine in the Mediterranean. He had spent the past three years sailing among British merchant ships in danger zones, and this was his first encounter with a submarine.
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Mediterranean
John B. Bagge
Bagge
Poslam Emphasizes Quick Relief for Ailing Skin
Advertisement touts Poslam as the best remedy for pimples eczema rashes redness and inflamed complexions. It claims immediate soothing of irritated skin and relief from intense itching with a healing power said to be rare and unusual. Free samples or sales via Mergency Laboratories at 243 West 47th Street New York City.
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Mergency Laboratories
West 47Th St
New York City
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Peters
Thomas F. Sullivan
Public Works Commissioner
Zeebrugge
Ostend Harbor
Lon Pe
Coats
Els
Shepherd
Sted
Milan
Good
Professional Women’s Club
Lion Brand Condensed
LION
Wisconsin Condensed Milk CO
Washington Street
Graham
Skerry
Butler
Copenhagen
Chase and Sale
Butler’s Linens
Dre
Rus
Butler’s Silks
Red Cross
Butler’s
Butler’s Boys
Nainsook Athletic Union
Georgette
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