Prelate Greer Dies After Illness in New York Hospital
The Rt Rev David H Greer Protestant Episcopal bishop of New York died in a New York hospital at 6 10 PM after relapse following a weeks illness. He built St Bartholomew s Parish into a major church plant and led the diocese since 1908 after succeeding Bishop Henry C Potter. He is survived by his widow a daughter and two sons Laurence and William.
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Final Illness Depths as Bishop Greer Fades at 75
The patient’s relapse worsened to an unrecoverable state this afternoon, sinking into a coma about an hour before death. Rev A C Monk recited a prayer in the hospital chapel as Bishop Greer neared the end, with Miss Jean Greer by his side. Greer had been ill for months though his age of 75 did not initially suggest danger.
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Strong Arm Crowd Gets Awful Jols
A lively police report details eight charter members of the Amalgamated Causeway Street gang nabbed in a fortnight. Leaders Donovan Barry and Daly are described as shady operators posing as respectable locals while robbing passersby and hitching a ride to jail. Police vow to cleanse the North Station area to restore safety for pedestrians and visitors.
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Dr Scholl Foot Comfort Appliances Offer Pain Relief
Physicians urge braces designed for fallen arches to halt flat foot progression. Dr Scholl of Chicago offers scientifically designed supports, fitted inside shoes, with expert service at stores nationwide. Prices range from $2 to $6, with the Scholl Manufacturing Company in New York City as sole maker.
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Salvation Army Drive Sees Slow Boston Start
Boston opened an eight day Salvation Army drive to raise 400000 with a daily quota of 50000 but collected only 31655 led by Brigadier General Charles H Cole. officials blamed Victory Loan and late ward reports while urging full civic effort and noting planned backing from Elks Y M C A K of C and Jewish Welfare Board as volunteers prepare for YD Day and rallies on the Common.
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K C Secretaries Aid Lassies In Campaign
The K of C welfare secretaries under General Secretary J W McAey help the Salvation Army drive for funds this week. Appeals will be made at 22 entertainments for men at Camp Devens Parker Hill Hospital West Roxbury Hospital Chelsea Hospital Hingham Naval Magazine and the Shipping Board HQ in East Boston to urge contributions to the Sallies.
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Two Husbands for 18 Year Old Carrie Pinkham Trial Opens
Carrie May Pinkham an 18 year old girl faces trial for polygamy in Portland Maine. She allegedly married John A. Pinkham in Richmond on March 14 197 with she being 16 and then wed Fred C. Doyle of Westbrook on Jan 20 while Doyle was 16. Pinkham testified she believed Pinkham was killed in a railroad accident before her marriage to Doyle. Witnesses included deputy sheriff John J. McNeil and clerk Clara Connor. Justice Leroy Rand presided as the ceremony was performed. The case drew large crowds in Cumberland County Superior Court.
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Col Healy Arrives at Newport News
Colonel Michael J. Healy former commander of the First New Hampshire Regiment and ranking officer from New Hampshire arrived at Newport News today after 15 months in France. Healy is said to be accompanied by Reverend Father W J Sweeney chaplain of the First Headquarters Regiment. The regiment, composed of men from all states, was stationed at Bordeaux.
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Trolley Crew Attempts to Save Boy on Cross Street
May 19 a Bay State street railway crew turned their trolley into an ambulance to save Louis Jacques who fell from a bicycle on Cross street He was carried a mile and a half to Everett mills and then to Lawrence General hospital where he died from a fractured skull.
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Brookline Board Rejects Motion Picture Licenses
The Brookline Board of Selectmen voted not to grant any licenses for motion picture houses in town. The action follows a May 6 hearing where residents voted 203 against and for submitting the question to voters.
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Major Meets His Rescuer on a Battlefield Rescue
Major James Brown, formerly of the 104th Infantry and adjutant to Brigadier General Shelton, met Captain Edwin Cooper official photographer of the 2nd Division, at Northeastern Department headquarters. Cooper had saved him from burial after a shell explosion last July and had him examined by a doctor before burial. Brown recalls only waking in a hospital with shellshock, unaware Cooper had saved him.
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Oklahoma City Man Chosen Palmer Trust Prosecutions Assistant
Washington May 19 C B Ames of Oklahoma City was selected by Attorney General Palmer to lead trust prosecutions in place of G Carroll Todd who resigned Frank Davis Jr of Cleveland was picked to become assistant attorney general succeeding Huston Thompson who resigned to take the federal trade commissioner post
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Sage and Sulphur Compound Promises Grayer Hair Reversal
A wartime era style ad touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home remedy to darken gray hair quickly. It claims even, natural coloring with a sponge or brush, requiring little effort and costing a small sum. The copy emphasizes youthfulness and attractiveness after use.
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