Curtis Orders Bannwart Out After Visit to Police Chief
Alexander Bannwart, who wrote a strongly worded letter to Police Commissioner Curtis, visited Pemberton square and was ordered out of the commissioner’s office. The officer warned he would have a sergeant on hand if he did not leave, and Bannwart said he did not receive proper courtesy after waiting over 20 minutes. He later sought access to Mayor Peters through ex-secretary George Canty to complain about police treatment.
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Alexander Bannwart
Curtis
Pemberton Square
Bannwart
Devlin
George A. Canty
Peters
East Boston Man Poisoned in Suicide Attempt
William Gallagher a once famous horseman is on the danger list at East Boston Relief Station after drinking poison yesterday. He walked into a barber shop at 89 Bennington Street and said he had drank enough poison to kill a horse. He collapsed and was taken to the hospital with little hope of recovery.
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William Gallagher
East Boston
Gallagher
Bennington Street
Bergdoll Escape Reported in Motor Car Raid
Bergdoll, a draft dodger, fled in a motor car as two sergeants from Fort Jay watched from the drawing room of Mrs. Bergdoll's palatial home. The incident continues from the first page with details of the escape and custody attempts.
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Bergdoll
Fort Jay
N. Y
Bergdoll Fugitives Car Is Found Missing After Escape
Bergdoll fled Philadelphia with his olive drab prison garb on a big motor car. His chauffeur followed orders while two sergeants and police hunted all routes out of the city. Bergdoll, 28, had been on furlough to attend to confidential business and was convicted of desertion earlier at Governor's Island.
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Bergdoll
Fort Jay
Philadelphia
Governor’s Island
Shakspere
James J&. Romig
Emma C. Bergdoll
Romig
Governor's Sland
Army
Bergdoll Family Evasion Trial and Name Changes Highlight Case
Grover Bergdoll’s brother Erwin remains a fugitive after a motorsport career and desertion from the draft. Two elder siblings had their names legally altered to escape notoriety. Mrs. Bergdoll was fined for aiming a pistol at government agents during Grover’s January capture and faces further charges for aiding her sons to dodge the draft. The family wealth includes about $800,000 inherited from a brewer father.
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Bergdoll
Grover
Grover Bergdoll
Retail Prices Take Sharp Drop in Hub
Reports from Boston and nearby towns show widespread price cuts across clothing, meat, and food with shoppers brisk as merchants aim to convert overs stocks to cash. The New England freight and raw material shortages threaten production, though William M Wood of the American Woolen Company denies any curtailment and vows continued operation.
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Boston
Connecticut
O'Norwich
Norwich
Jewett City
Oneco
Whey
New England
William M. Wood
American Woolen Company
House Passes Peace Resolution Amid War with Germany
The House approved a peace resolution by 228 to 139, along party lines. Twenty Democrats joined Republicans, while two Republicans Kelly of Michigan and Fuller of Massachusetts opposed it. it awaits presidential action likely veto.
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Kelly
Michigan
Fuller
Massachusetts
Democratic resolu tion vote splits over presidential veto
Democratic supporters listed by name across many states backed a resolution, but Republican gains indicated it could not pass the President's veto. Senate last week approved 43 to 38 while the House fell 17 votes short of overriding. Debate linked party records to campaign stakes and implied continued war powers.
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Ashbrook
Ohio
Caldwell
New York
Carew
Cullen
Dooling
Evans
Nevada
House
Carss
Minnesota
Representative Keller
Huddleston
Alabama
San Francisco
Wilson
Silver Draws With Lajoie In Ten Round Title Bout
The notable 10 round duel at the Commercials A. C. matched Harry Silver of the West End against Nap Lajoie of Whitman. A fair draw reflected youth against experience as both fighters absorbed and delivered punishment. Other results included Billy Woods beating Mickey Fitzsimmons in 10 rounds and Jack Gilman stopping Dan McDonald in three. The eight round prelim saw Young Boya defeat Battling Hurley in six rounds with the referee stopping the fight.
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Commercials A. C
Harry Silver
West End
Nap Lajoie
Whitman
Lajoie
Billy Woods
Manchester
Mickey Fitzsimmons
Chelsea
Jack Gilman
Milwaukee
Dan McDonald
Cambridge
Gilman
Coalition Threatens the Bonus Bill Debate Tightens Line
The coalition warns against the bonus bill, aiming to pass it before a House vote while pledging a profits tax. Leaders call the measure ill considered and a Republican campus proposition, noting it would not take effect until after the next election.
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Permitte
Rainey
Coalition Shuffle Delays Bill Amid Bonus Tap Dance
A prospective Democrat led coalition with a Republican minority opposed to a cash bonus aimed to defeat or amend the rule for passage. An informal Democratic poll showed solid GOP opposition to the program. Fordney and Rainey filed reports, with Fordney calling financing possible only through new taxes and Rainey criticizing the taxation plan.
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Fordney
Ways and Means Committee
Henry T. Rainey
Mr. Rainey
Dr True’s Elixir advertised as family laxative and worm expeller
A testimonial ad for Dr True’s Elixir claims long market presence and success as a pleasant effective laxative and worm expeller. Mrs Helen Woodford of Boston endorses its health benefits for herself and children, asserting improved appetite, vitality, and daily tasks.
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Helen Woodford
Lamson St
E. Roston
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Vance Thompson
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Horlick
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