Love Suit Names Married Man 63
Former mayor William F. Houston of Newburyport, cashier at First National Bank for 46 years, faces a $50,000 breach of promise suit by Evelyn M. Breen of Boston in Essex County Superior Court. Breen alleges Houston promised to marry after meeting in 1918 while denying his unmarried status. Houston counters with a general denial. The case lists numerous interrogatories about finances, affiliations, and past relationships, with details of residence and introductions. In a separate note, Dr Harriet M Gervais of Boston married Lt Commander William Higgins of the Royal British Navy in Serbia on October 4.
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William F. Houston
Newburyport
First National Bank
Evelyn M. Breen
Boston
Essex County
Miss Breen
Mr. Houston
Houston
Harris Street
Hotel Plaza
Sarah Collins
Westland Avenue
McDonald
MacDonald
Harvard
Essex County Superior Court
Harriet M. Gervais
Serbia
William Higgins
Royal British Navy
Gervais
Charles J. Vopicka
Higgins
Admiral Trowbridge
Boston Woman Weds in Serbia Abroad Ceremony
Boston physician married in Serbia to Lieutenant-Commander Higgins, secretary to Admiral Trowbridge of the British navy. The engagement and ceremony are noted as a cross Atlantic union involving noted naval figures.
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Boston
Serbia
Higgins
Trowbridge
Palmer Campaign Pushes Anti-Profiteering Crusade Across Nation
Attorney-General Palmer declares a hard fight against profiteering, urging fair price lists for food and clothing and licensing for big companies. He says sugar limits ease shortages, urges female committees, and warns of a cycle of rising wages and prices harming American households. He envisions a return to normal production as war-impacted unrest continues.
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Palmer
United States
Thomases
Sugar Board
Louisiana
New England
Waiting for Production Return and Transition Relief
The speaker outlines steps to hasten normal conditions and ease the transition period. The focus is on those earning fixed salaries who face new costs, highlighting the burden on workers with unchanged wages.
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America
Palmer Calls Economic Fight to Cut Living Costs
Palmer urges hoarder crackdown and prosecutions, labor effort and frugal living to reduce prices. He advocates production over consumption, wearing last year's clothes, and urging families to buy less to lower living costs.
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America
Wohlgemuth Freed After Murder Trial Verdict
The jurors found Wohlgemuth not guilty of murder. The trial highlighted profiteering concerns and calls for stronger food control. His nine year old daughter Ethel M. testified as a star witness, and Wohlgemuth thanked the court and Post reporters before reuniting with family.
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Wohlgemuth
Ethel M
St. Francis
Fulda Street
Roxbury
Dward M. Dangel
Typographical Union votes to assess members for strike relief
New York Typographical Union No. 6 will deduct 10 percent of members' pay to aid those out of work amid a printing industry strike and lockout. A referendum approved 4551 to 1034. Separately the Big Six rejected a raise for Marsden G. Scott, president of their international, by 4432 to 1050.
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New York
Typographical Union No. 6
Big Six
Marsden G. Scott
Their International
Wilson Recuperation Buoys Coal Strike Talks
President Wilson participates in coal strike discussions via a message to miners and operators signaling progress toward recovery. Official briefings show optimism at the White House while Dr. Grayson warns against overtaxing the President.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Grayson
Palmer
Deaths Tied to Jamaica Ginger Poisoning Reported in Lynn
The third fatality from the Jamaica ginger drink within ten days occurred at Lynn Hospital. Cyril Koaskoski, 39 Camden Street Lynn, had consumed Jamaica ginger for three days and told police he would drink it until he died. He leaves a wife and three children in Poland.
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Jakey
Lynn Hospital
Cyril Koaskoski
Camden Street
Lynn
Poland
Mining suit seeks asset restraint in Iron Cap case
Hearing opened in the Missouri Supreme Court as Arizona Commercial Mining Company sues Iron Cap Copper Company. The complainant seeks an injunction preventing disposal of assets until claims totaling 400000 dollars are settled and asks that securities held in Boston be turned over to satisfy the dispute.
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Portland
Supreme Court
Philbrook
Arizona Commercial Mining Company
Iron Cap Copper Company
Iron Cap Company
Boston
The Making of a Famous Medicine
A visit to the laboratory shows how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is produced with cleanliness and sterilization. Over 350000 pounds of herbs are harvested annually and solvents extract medicinal properties. Letters from women praising its health benefits accompany the ad.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
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PRKES
Atty Gen’s Palmer
U.S
Amitchell Palmer
Massachusetts
Europe
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Congress
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Blucher
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Washington Street
Water Street
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J. H. Sherburne
State Commission On
Chicago
General Sherburne
Cuba
Fessenden
Pelletier
Daniel J. Daley
Edward M. Dangel
Rosa R. Wohlgemuth
Garland Street
South End
Hickey
Standard Oil Company OF
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PAT
Asolire
Standard Oil CO. OF
Lyknu
Richard H.long
J. Weston Allen
Graham
Central Square
Cambridge
Union Square
Somerville
Arlington
Winchester
Medford Square
Medford
Malden
Chelsea Square
Chelsea
Hovey Hall
Waltham Town Hall
Watertown
Newton Corner
Newton Town Hall
Brookline
Richard H. Long
Col
John F. Herbert
Charles H. McGlue
Chandler M. Wood
Arthur J. B. Cartier
Joseph A. Conry
Michael A. O'Leary
Old South Bldg
Korein
Korein Co
Nc-69
Station F
New York City
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