Spies Used Invisible Ink In Telegraph of Treason Trial
Madame Marie de Victorica testified in the treason trial of Willard J. Robinson that she was introduced to him by Jeremiah A. O Leary and Robinson agreed to carry messages to Germany. She described a Bible with secretly inscribed code messages developed using iodine tablets and invisible ink hidden on the back pages.
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Marie de Victorica
Willard J. Robinson
Robinson
Jeremiah A. O'Leary
Germany
Ashe
Mrs Feazer Kessell sues Gilfether for 20000 damages
Mrs Florence G Feazer Kessell seeks 20000 from Miss Agnes G Gilfether principal of Shurtleff School district South Boston where Feazer Kessell taught until 1913. She claims Gilfether caused her commitment to the Psychopathic Hospital on three occasions by alleging foul play in the room adjoining her dying mother’s chamber, per Dr Elmer E Southard at trial.
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Florence G. Feazer-Kessell
Agnes G. Gilfether
Shurtleff
Boston
Kessell
Florence G. Frazer
Paranoiac diagnoses cited in Kessell case at trial
Dr. Southard linked Mrs. Kessell to paranoia from her hallucinations of a conspiracy between the janitor and principal and other delusions. Testimony described her plans to divorce and marry a man named Silveira, alleged theft of money, and statements about being persecuted.
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The
Psychopathic Hospital
German Who Stole in France Commits Death by Own Action
Max Kaasch a former German army captain arrested by American intelligence for possession of stolen French property killed himself in a Coblenz jail. He faced return to France for civil trial on common robbery charges. Linen and other goods found at his Coblenz home had been seized as war loot from Douai.
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Coblenz
Associated Press
Max Kaasch
France
Boppard
Douai
Valentine
Fauvel
Louis
Mme
Raoul Lagers
Gaston
America
Mme. Fauvel
Paris
Madeleine
Prosper
Raoul
Gypsy
M. Fauvel
Lecoq
Raon
Dutch Credit for France To Assist Reconstruction
Paris May 2 The Dutch government according to a Hague despatch will cooperate on France reconstruction by submitting to the State council a measure to grant France a credit of 25 000 000 florins for five years France would spend the funds in Holland for supplies of various kinds
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Paris
Hague
France
State Council
Holland
Condensed French detective tale and society notes
The Boston Post summarizes a condensed French detective novel featuring Lecoq and a web of deceit among the Fauvel family, with Hera and Gaston relations, a counterfeit son plot, and a dramatic ending in Paris. It notes the story is part of a hundred great novels condensed for readers and mentions the next work by Margaret Deland condensed for tomorrow.
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Raoul
Fauvels
M. Fauvel
Lecoq
Gaston
Mme
Gypsy
Prosper
Madeleine
Prosper Bertomy and Company
Paris
Post Publishing Co
The
Boston Post
Helena Richie
Margaret Deland
Sara Ware Bassett
Post
Gaboriau A Pioneer Of Detective Fiction
Emile Gaboriau born in Seu jon Charente Inferieure November 9 1833 died Paris September 28 1873. He rose from law clerks and cavalry volunteer to become Europe s master of the detective story writing L Affaire Le rouge in 1866 and later works such as Le Dossier No 113 La Corde au Cou and Le Crime d Orcival. The Palais de Justice in Paris nourished ideas later used in his tales, shaping a genre that thrilled readers across society.
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Emile Gaboriau
Seujon
Charente Inferieure
Paris
Gabeoriau
Ed Page
Monsieur Lecen
Les Esclaves de Paris
Argent Des Autres
Police Cours
Palais de Justice
Gaboriau
Paris Bank Robbery Mystery Sparks High Society Scandal
The Paris bank theft seemingly missing 350 000 francs follows a maze of clues. Detective Lecoq tracks lovers, a masquerade, a torn prayer book, and a web of suspects including Prosper the cashier and Madeleine Fauvel as motive and past entanglements unravel.
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Paris
Lecoq
Louis de Clameron
Gaston
M. Fauvel
M. Prosper Bertomy
Madeleine
Mme
Valentine Fauvel
Raoul Lagers
Gypsy
Prosper
Raoul
Count de Clameron
Mme. Fauvel
Mme. Fa
Valentine de Verberie
America
Condensed Classics Series Print Schedule Through May
A list of previously printed condensations in the series with titles from Dickens to Stevenson, noting publication days from Thursday May 1 to Tuesday May 20. Includes notable works such as David Copperfield, Quo Vadis, Heart of Midlothian, Les Miserables, Robinson Crusoe, Arabian Nights, Prisoner of Zenda, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and The Sea Wolf.
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David Copperfield
Dickens
Pendennis
Thackeray
Kipling
Sienkiewicz
Ballantrae
Back numbers offered at regular price in brief notice
A brief notice states back numbers can be secured at the regular price of 2 cents per copy if applied for immediately, urging prompt action.
Columbus Charity Club Dance Tonight at Intercolonial Hall
Miss Mary G. MacDonald secretary of the Columbus Charity Club announces a May party to be held tonight at Intercolonial Hall. The event aims to raise funds for local charities and features dancing and refreshments.
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Columbus Charity Club
Columbus Charity Club May Party Scheduled Tonight
The Columbus Charity Club hosts its annual May party tonight at Inter. Members and guests are invited to attend the event with proceeds supporting local community goods.
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Columbus Charity Club
Inter
Whist Event Details At Colonial Hall Reported
Colonial Hall hosts whist in Longfellow Hall with Mrs Katherine McAuley leading general arrangements. Mrs A R McDonald chairs reception assisted by Mrs J McIntyre, Mrs H MecGilvrey and Mrs J Powers. Mrs P Peters heads the whist committee with aides Mrs A McDonald and Mrs T Collerain. Prize committee members Mrs D E McDonnell and Mrs E Doherty selected numerous souvenirs.
Supreme Knight visits Knights of Columbus Home
Last night James A. Flaherty supreme knight of the order paid a visit to the Knights of Columbus Home at 204 Berkeley Street with Supreme Advocate Joseph C. Pelletier and Past State Deputy Daniel J. Gallagher. He congratulated Director Sullivan on the work aiding soldiers and sailors, inspected the building and dormitories, and noted many service men taking advantage of the sleeping privileges.
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James A. Flaherty
the Order
Knights of Columbus
Berkeley Street
Joseph C. Pelletier
Daniel J. Gallagher
Supreme Knight
Sullivan
Cambridge Baby Claimed Smallest By Obscure Contest
Letter to the editor disputes a May article about tiny babies, proposing a challenge against an Oak Bluffs mother. The writer introduces her own baby Adeline Antoinette Theriault, seeking comparison.
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Post
Oak Bluffs
Adeline Antoinette Theriault
Cambridge woman proclaims tiniest baby claim
A letter from Mrs. William J. Theriault of M7 Fayerweather Street Cambridge describes a baby born December 27, 1918 weighing two pounds at birth and 12 1 4 pounds now. She is bright and happy despite teething troubles and has had no sickness since birth.
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Afta
William J. Theriault
Fayerweather Street
Cambridge
Marine Sergeant Hoffman Decorated With Medal of Honor
Charles Pi Hoffman of Brooklyn New York a Marine sergeant was decorated with the Congressional Medal of Honor by Secretary Daniels for exceptional meritorious conduct in the battle of Soissons.
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Washington
Charles Pi Hoffman
Brooklyn
N. Y
Marine Corps
Daniels
Battle of
Soissons
Newark Woman Credits Lydia E. Pinkham Remedy
Miss Flo Kelly of Newark New Jersey credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with ending years of nervous breakdown headaches and weakness. She says the tonic relieved her at once and enabled her to work again, and she allows publication of her letter to encourage others to try the product.
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Miss Kelly
Lydia E. Pinkham
Newark
N. J
Lydia &. Pinkham
Flo Kelly
14Th St
Lydia E. Binkhama
Wealthy Widow Seeks New Match After Mayr Remedy
An advertisement features a wealthy widow claiming Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured her stomach trouble. She states the preparation removes intestinal mucus and inflammation, easing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. Money refunded after one dose. Available at druggists.
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Mayr
This Leaves the Skin Free From Hairy Growths
A brief note describes a home method to remove hair using delatone powder and water. The paste is applied to the skin for about two minutes, then rubbed off to remove hairs without damaging the skin, provided the correct product delatone is used.
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