Supreme Court Honors Baron Reading as English Chief Justice Seated
On October 13 Baron Reading, lord chief justice of England, sat with the U S Supreme Court as chair of the Anglo French Financial Commission. Chief Justice White escorted him to a bench seat while arguments on North Dakota express tax constitutionality were heard. This marks the third such honor in court history, following Lord Coleridge in 183 and Lord Herschell in 1899.
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Washington
Supreme Court of
United States
Baron Reading
England
America
Chaiirman
English Law Court
North Dakota
Lord Coleridge
Lord Herschell
Brothers Arrested in Missouri for Brooklyn Murder
Vincent de Tusa 25 and his brother Toney 21 were arrested in Kansas City charged with the August Brooklyn murder of Frank and August Picone rivals in the fruit business. Police say they confessed to killing the Phones in revenge after the Picones slugged the Laisa father.
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Iansas City
Vincent de Tusa
Toney
Brooklyn
N. Y
Frank
August Picone
Secret remedy promises kidney relief with Rheumasalts
When kidneys ache and fatigue, a tonic urges asking the druggist for five ounces of Rheumasalts. Two teaspoonfuls in water before breakfast for a few mornings allegedly eases dull kidney pain, headaches, dizziness, and digestive issues. The effervescent formula is claimed to be a uric acid solvent and laxative from Rheumabath Co. of St. Paul.
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Rheumabath Co
St. Paul
Poisoned by slow kidney trouble warning signs message
Advertisement promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues. Claims quick relief and money back guarantee. Urges reading urine changes and tired mornings as early symptoms and notes import from Holland with prices 26c 40c and 1.00.
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Haarlem
Nerent Laboratories
Holland
Raced Sea Turtle Found Off Wollaston Beach
A pigmy sea turtle wandered from the tropics and was chased 50 yards to the ocean by catcher Thomas Cafarella of Atlantic. The 18 inch long, 11 pound creature was brought to the Post office for inspection after the chase and described as fierce appearing yet easily handled.
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Wollaston Beach
Thomas Cafarella
Newbury Avenue
Atlantic
Cafarella
Gets It Corn Remedy Ad Promises Quick Pain Free Use
An advertisement touts Gets It as the top selling corn remedy on earth. It claims quick, painless relief by applying for two seconds with no bandages or tools. Also promotes use for bunions and warts and lists E Lawrence & Co as the direct seller and Riker Jayne stores in Boston.
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Comn
E. Lawrence & Co
Boston
Riker-Jayney Stores
Boston University dedicates Robinson Memorial Chapel
The Robinson Memorial Chapel at Boston University School of Theology on Chestnut Street was dedicated with President Lemuel Hi Marlin presiding. Bishop Francis J McConnell of Chicago delivered the dedication address, criticizing Billy Sunday’s evangelism methods.
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Robinson
Boston University School of Theology
Chestnut Street
Lemuel Hi. Marlin
Uni
Francis J. McConnell
Chicago
Billy
Henry C. Shedon
John W. Hamilton
John M. Barker
Francis J. McConnel
Marlin
Walter Bundy
T. J. Helms
William F. Warren
L. J. Birney
A. C. Knudson
Harvard Lampoon mocks Memorial Hall talk rules
The Harvard Lampoon rails at Memorial Hall chatter in a satirical editorial. It mocks the Crimson for policing topics and calls for dining room reforms banning athletics and college subjects, suggesting waiters show more intellect and urging Mayor Curley to intervene.
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Harvard
Harvard Crimson
Harvard Lampoon
College Daily
Memorial Hall
The
Lampoon
the Crimson
Boston
University
Curley
Heptasophs Invite South Boston Guests for Evening
Supreme officers of the Improved Order of Heptasophs will be guests of South Boston conclave tonight at Bethesda Hall West Broadway. A reception banquet and speeches will follow with speakers including Supreme Archon Tolston and Supreme Counsel Allan Bryan among visiting dignitaries.
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Supreme Officers
The
Improved Order of Heptasophs
South Boston
Bethesda Hall
West Broadway
Supreme Archon
Tolston
Allan Bryan
Woman Crushed Foot by Wagon in Beacon Tremont Crash
Miss Nellie Berry of Springfield Street was struck by a wagon at Beacon and Tremont yesterday afternoon. Her right foot was crushed and she sustained additional injuries.
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Nellie Berry
Springfield Street
Beacon
Tremont Streets
Thinking machine proposed by Arthur Blanchard of Cambridge
Arthur Blanchard of Cambridge described a thinking machine that would invent original comedy or tragedy plots and devise scenarios for stories plays headlines and personal problem solving to a Post reporter yesterday.
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Arthur Blanchard
Cambridge
Blanchard
Post
Blanchard Describes Thinking Machine Concept
Mr Blanchard outlines a theory that most thoughts can be reduced to a simple word formula. He claims the invention uses these words arranged to produce new thoughts and actions, likening it to a kaleidoscope for the brain.
Six Word Story Device Sparks Humorous Tales
A 3x6 inch pasteboard box with six word rolls creates instant six word stories as each roll turns. Examples show a bachelor, a spinster, a lawyer and others weaving quirky scenes like Eccentric Spinster Adopts Burglar Excitement Marriage and Aged Aviator Discovers Mannibal Collusion Feast.
England's War Taxes Increase in Budget Debate
London October 13 Edwin Samuel Montagu financial secretary to the treasury defended the new war taxes in the House of Commons replying to critics of Reginald McKenna budget. He stressed the heavy burden of the war and argued duty requires half income for the state.
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London
Edwin Samuel Montagu
Treasury
House of Commons
Reginald McKenna
Montagu
Montagu Expounds War Financing and Tax Plan
Montagu described an impregnable navy and a massive war effort funded by loans and taxes. He urged citizens to contribute at least half their income, urging austerity and a shift to compulsory taxation alongside voluntary savings. Debates followed over duties, tea and sugar taxes, and perceived government waste.
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Mr. Montagu
India
Montagu
Alfred Mond
Chamber
Viscount Bryce
No Cash If He Weds Gentile In Rutstein Will
The will of Chelsea resident Barnard Rutstein filed for probate stipulates that if his son Samuel marries outside the Jewish faith his share passes to son Irank. Samuel's whereabouts are unknown, with a two year return window to claim his share if he has not married a Gentile. The estate is held in trust by two sons and a son-in-law, with income to the widow then to the children.
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Barnard Rutstein
Chelsea
Samuel
Irank
Rutstein
Indianapolis Mayor Bell Acquitted After Five Week Trial
Mayor Joseph E. Bell is acquitted of election conspiracy charges after a trial lasting more than five weeks in Indianapolis. Prosecutor A J Rucker declines to speak on the fate of over 100 co defendants including Thomas Taggart and Samuel V Pierrot as special prosecutor Joseph Roach says he will not join other trials.
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Indianapolis
Joseph E. Bell
A. J. Rucker
Thomas Taggart
Samuel V. Pierrot
Joseph Roach
Bell
Abbott and Hendrickson Wed in Wakefield Home
Miss Annie Ruth Abbott and Walter A. Hendrickson married last evening at 31 Chestnut Street Wakefield in a ceremony at the bride’s brother William Abbott home. Reverend Frederic S Boody of the First Baptist Church officiated.
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Annie Ruth Abbott
Chestnut Street
Wakefield
Walter A. Hendrickson
John Hendrickson
Gould Street
William O. Abbott
Frederic 8. Boody
First Baptist Church
Five Years for Burglary in Back Bay Case
Ray Cox reported a break in at her Back Bay apartment on September 14 with a mirror valued at twenty dollars and three silver ornamented brushes valued at seventy dollars each plus a butter dish and five dollar bag. Jacob C. Miller, aged 23, was sentenced to five years in the House of Correction by Chief Justice Aiken after pleading guilty to breaking and entering. Miller admitted a prior five year Sing Sing sentence for similar crime and said he preferred confinement at Charles Street jail. The silver items were melted and sold, police said.
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Ray Cox
Back Bay
Jacob C. Miller
House of Correction
Aiken
Superior Criminal Court
Miller
Charles Street
Sing Sing
Protestant Church News Items and Talks
The Rev. William M. Gilbert spoke before the Melrose Methodist Brotherhood about Morgan Memorial work with moving picture illustrations. The Rev. Elwood Worcester addressed Cambridge Divinity Club on The Christian Ministry. Prohibition meetings head to Maverick Church with Flying Squadron speakers tomorrow. Roslindale Congregational Sunday School presents the two act comedy Mr. Bob tonight to a large audience.
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William M. Gilbert
Morgan Memorial
Men’s Brotherhood
Melrose Methodist Episcopal Church
Elwood Worcester
D. D
Emmanuel Church
Divinity Club of
Cambridge
Christian Ministry
Episcopal Theological School
Harvard Divinity School
Andover Seminary
Roslindale Congregational Church
Bob
Registration Gains 697 in Somerville State Election List
Somerville closes registration with 13 687 names on the poll list, a rise of 697 from the last state election. Since July 1 1584 new voters registered, boosting turnout prospects for the upcoming vote.
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Somerville
Services Held for William A. Gibson
Funeral services for William A. Gibson a clerk in the office of Chief Post Office Inspector Morse of Boston were held yesterday from his home at 6 Cleaves street Roxbury The chief's office was closed during the services Interment was at Proctorsville Vermont the home of his parents
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William A. Gibson
Morse
Boston
Cleaves Street
Roxbury
Proctorsville
How to Get Rid of Catarrh Remedy Guide
An old home remedy advises visiting a druggist for Parmint double strength and preparing a solution with hot water and sugar. The mixture is taken by the tablespoon four times daily to relieve head noises, unclog nostrils, and stop mucus drainage.
Juror Missing During Trial In Superior Court
One of the twelve jurors disappeared during a brief recess around 2:50 p.m. Chief Justice Aiken excused the remaining eleven jurors until 9:30 a.m. today after waiting about two minutes. Court officers searched the courthouse but could not locate the juror.
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Superior Criminal Court
Aiken
Planning Aid for Armenians Meeting at State House
A meeting is set for tomorrow afternoon at the State House to form a Boston committee to aid Armenian relief. A circular circulating in Greater Boston outlines conditions in Armenia and asserts extermination of Armenians in Europe by Turks. The letter, signed by notable figures, describes a New York central committee sending funds to Ambassador Morgantian in Constantinople.
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State House
Boston
Greater
Armenia
Europe
New York
Morgantian
Constantinople
John L. Bates
Bishop Lawrence
Charles W. Eliot
Henry Lee Higginson
Charles F. Dole
Henry H. Proctor
Albert Bushnell Hart
William E H. Huntington
Swamp Root Promises Kidney Remedy Purity and Strength
Advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a pure vegetable herbal remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims non stimulant action and urges readers to buy or request a sample by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York with Boston Daily Post mention.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Boston Daily Post
Children Found Neglected in Boston Court Action
The three Gioiosa children Michael five Theresa four and Joseph one appeared before Judge Barnes in Boston Municipal Court yesterday. Agent Constan of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children testified the home was found in a badly neglected state and the children were placed temporarily in the Home for Destitute Catholic Children.
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Piucci Gioiosa
Better Than Calomel Olive Tablets Declare Quick Liver Aid
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets present as a mild laxative and liver substitute claiming rapid effect without calomel’s downsides. They position as teeth friendly, reducing constipation and dullness, with sales urged across druggists and boxes labeled The Olive Tablet Company Colrline.
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Dr. Edwards
Bee Pee Box
Olive Tablet Company
Colriiline
Skin care advice for dull oily and wrinkled complexions
A historical remedy guide recommends constant grooming and avoiding heavy cosmetics for sallow rough or greasy skins. It touts using ordinary mercolized wax to absorb oil and cleanse the complexion, plus a simple bath mixture with hazel water and saxrolite to smooth wrinkles, claiming miraculous but harmless effects.
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Lere
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