Miss Gertrude Tower Dies After Auto Crash
Philadelphia May 17 Miss Gertrude Tower daughter of Mr and Mrs Charlemagne Tower died at Presbyterian Hospital from injuries in an automobile accident. She had seemed only slightly hurt after the Saturday crash but internal injuries were found later and a delicate operation was performed Tuesday. Her condition worsened today and she died earlier this afternoon.
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Philadelphia
Gertrude Tower
Charlemagne Tower
Presbyterian Hospital
Miss Tower
Barnes Pleads Guilty to Armed Assault in Superior Court
John M. Barnes pleaded guilty to assault with a loaded revolver with intent to murder Joseph S. Cheatham yesterday afternoon in the Superior Criminal Court. Judge Dana sentenced him to state prison for a term of five to seven years.
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John M. Barnes
Joseph S. Cheatham
Superior Criminal Court
Dana
Ratshesky Donates Home for Sick Poor in Boston
At the Federated Jewish Charities annual meeting in Boston the Ratshesky Charity Foundation received a major gift from A C Ratshesky president of the United States Trust Company. He announced a real country home for sick mothers and children of congested districts as a second contribution to the Ratshesky foundation in a letter to Joseph M Herman.
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Boston
A. C. Ratshesky
United States Trust Company
Federated Jewish Charities of Boston
Elysium Club
Huntington Avenue
Ratshesky Foundation to establish Laura Shuman Home near Boston
Donation by a couple establishes the Laura Shuman Home for country week to aid sick mothers and children. A committee will seek a site within 15 miles of Boston. Federated Jewish Charities reports over $83,000 spent on relief in the year ending May 1, 1916, aiding 892 families. The Hebrew Women's Sewing Society funded camps and farm rest programs totaling $2321.48. Credit given to Simon E. Hecht and A. C. Ratshesky for their leadership.
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Boston
Federated Jewish Charities of Boston
Martha M. Silverman
Hebrew Women's Sewing Society
Canton Camp
Simon E. Hecht
A. C. Ratshesky
Federation
Army Bill Agreed by Senate After Day of Debate
The Senate approved the conference report on the army reorganization bill after extended debate. It calls for a regular army of 211 000 at peace and about 260 000 at war, plus a federalized national guard of 457 000 at maximum strength. The House is expected to sign off soon before sending the measure to the President.
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Washington
Senate
House
National Guard
Great Brittain
Alleged embezzler ordered deported from Manchester
Joseph Misch, recently indicted on embezzling several hundred dollars from Herman Rodelsperger, was ordered deported to Germany by federal authorities. Complaints filed with the State Department allege Misch entered the United States just before the war with a stolen or forged passport to avoid military service.
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Manchester
N. H
Joseph Misch
Herman Rodelsperger
Germany
State Department
Misch
Wife testifies for state in Waite murder trial
Mrs. Clara Peck Waite arrives from Grand Rapids to support the State in the murder case against her husband Dr Arthur Warren Waite. She argues capital punishment is justified only in exceptional cases and that this crime merits death.
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New York
Clara Peck Waite
Grand Rapids
Arthur Warren Waite
John E. Peck
Mrs Waite Describes Loss and NY Affairs in Talk
Mrs Waite stays with friends and met District Attorney Swann then reporters. She recalls a strained married life with hints of devoted dentist attentions and notes she has lost everything, blaming the tragedy for her parents' deaths and criticizing New York's moral climate.
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Dr. Waite
Margaret Horton
Horton
Not to Hold Summer Camp by Massachusetts Women Aid Society
The Special Aid Society Massachusetts Branch votes not to hold a summer camp for women citing time and funds. Mme Grouited urges women to train for war while affirming home duties and wartime preparedness. A mass meeting May 29 at the Boston Opera House aims to raise funds to send more men to Plattsburg camp. 21 have already gone.
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Special Aid Society
Massachusetts
Mme, Grouited
Serbia
Boylston Street
Boston Opera House
Plattsburg Camp
Old Clock Returns to SS Peter and Paul
After a year absence the old clock is replaced in the remodelled tower of SS Peter and Paul on Broadway South Boston. The clock, reburnished with hands regilded, sits back in its familiar granite tower and the Angelus rang again last evening.
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Church of SS. Peter and Paul
Broadway
South Boston
SS. Peter and Pants Church
West Broadway
Reform for New York Women and Moral Standards
A speaker argues that married men corrupt society and women must set the moral example. She condemns Mrs. Horton for her relationship with Dr. Waite and laments the harm to her family, urging reform to improve the city.
City Receives Large Land Plot for Playground
Lawrence report: Edward F. Searles of Methuen donates a nearly 200000 square foot tract valued at 250 dollars to the city for a playground. The gift requires the city to appropriate funds for immediate prep and yearly maintenance.
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Lawrence
Edward F. Searles
Methuen
Painter of Sleeping Babies Featured in Sunday Post Reproductions
Boston artist known as the Painter of Sleeping Babies is described with examples of his work beautifully reproduced in the upcoming Sunday Post. The article highlights his soothing lullaby tones and intimate portraits that capture peaceful infant scenes.
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Boston
Next Sunday Post
Darken Gray Hair At Home Say Kansas City Resident
A well known Kansas City resident promotes a home hair treatment claiming to darken gray or faded hair and stimulate growth. The recipe uses bay rum Barbo Compound and glycerine mixed with water, applied every other day then biweekly, and it is said to relieve scalp troubles and dandruff without staining or greasiness. It reportedly makes a gray-haired person look 10 to 20 years younger.
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Kansas City
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