Senator Critchfield's Practical Hair Joke Shocks Senate
Harrisburg dispatch recalls a 11 year veteran story from Behind the Scenes With a Newspaper Man. Norman Bruce Critchfield, a Somerset county senator famed for his black hair, once played a prank by donning a gray wig and changing his appearance. The Senate roared as the seasoned jurist revealed the ruse during roll call, transforming into a markedly different public figure.
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J Stackpole
Harrisburg Telegraph
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Westville Fire Caused by Auto Wiring, Westville Plant Loss
New Haven February 21 AP defective wiring in the generator of an automobile caused the West Rock Wagon and Auto Company plant fire near Westville yesterday. Fire marshal Fleming completed the investigation today and estimated damage at about 190000, with a third likely covered by insurance. Henry Howser panel owner said a recently installed accumulator and a generator not functioning properly contributed to the blaze.
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New Haven
West Rock
Erda
Wil ‘Leming
Day violator loses plea in federal prohibition case
Washington February 21 AP Supreme Court review denied to George Gracie convicted of violating federal prohibition axg at Cranston R. A brief ruling ends his bid for relief.
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Washington
Supreme Court
George Gracie
Axg
Cranston
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Promises Cough Relief
A 48th Street Chicago advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a cure for stubborn coughs. It claims rapid relief from coughing and sleepless nights, emphasizing the combination of honey, tar, and soothing ingredients. The copy urges readers to ask for the product at local druggists.
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Foley
LE 48Th
Chicago
Musterole Ad Promises Quick Relief for Ailments
An aged Musterole advertisement touts the mustard plaster style salve for cold symptoms and aches. It claims a warm tingle as the ointment penetrates pores providing soothing relief for bronchitis sore throat stiff neck rheumatism lumbago neuralgia and congestion. The copy also suggests it may prevent pneumonia and flu.
Murdered Man's Mules Roll Over His Grave, Suspect Says
OSHKOSH Nebraska AP reports a pair of mules said to roll over the grave of Frank Boyer are cited by Henry Boyer in custody alongside Frank Boyer’s common law wife. The elder Boyer was shot on his ranch in 1913. his bones were recovered after 36 hours of digging. Authorities plan charges as claims point to Henry's brother Thomas, who is dead. No inquest is planned.
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Oshkosh
Nebraska
Frank Boyer
Henry Boyer
Boyer
Henry
Frank
Boyer Ia
Boye Ranch
Tosye County
Frank Litton
Thomas
Paris writer George Sand slander suit moves forward
Mme Turoro Sand granddaughter of George Sand sues Jacques Boulenger for defamation over The First Lovers of George Sand article. She seeks 10000 francs damages claiming the piece misrepresents the writer’s memory as a woman of amorous intrigues aided by patrons. Boulenger’s defense argues truth of statements and readiness to present documents.
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Paris
France
George Lind
Chopin Louis de Musset
Alfred
England
Gladstone Tria
Giaves
Mme ‘Turore Sani
Ageinst
Jacques Boulenger
George Sand
Boulenger
Mme Saad
Ice Cream Monopoly Charges Filed in New England Suit
Mary D Mausart of North Adams sues four ice cream firms and several individuals in federal court alleging a long running conspiracy to form a regional ice cream monopoly across Western Massachusetts parts of New York and Vermont. The plaintiff claims past attempts forced her out of business after her family operated the Country Maid Ice Cream Company in North Adams and reorganized into Mary L Mausart Ice Cream Company.
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Massachusetts
New York State
Vermont
Mary D Mausart
North Alamo Mees
North Adams
Pittsfield
Albany
Troy
Schenertady
Berkshire Ice Cream Company, Inc
General Ice Cream Company
Pictalley
de Rndants
Mary L. Mausart Ice Cream Company
Calfskin coats catch fancy of German fashion
Spotted calfskin coats, newly seen on the French Riviera, gain favor with German girls in the morning wear trend. Calfskin wraps, rich and expensive, are adopted with blotched natural hues of blue black or brown, marking a bold fashion note.
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Bevis
French
Riviera
Veteran Silversmith Shoots Self and Dies in Providence
AP reports Edward Alur, a veteran silversmith, killed himself with a gunshot in Providence. The man had appeared in Gorham Silver linked advertisements across the country. The death certificate cites a selfinflicted head wound and despondency over a temporary layoff from the plant.
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Providence
Edward Alur
Silver Crestaman
Gorham Mig Company
Rauston
Jersey Residents Angry Over Deans Book Criticism
Jersey City officials and residents react to Dean Charles R Brown's claim that the city is uninteresting while Yale Dean Brown defends the city. Governor Moore and others pledge to examine the book and counter the critique, with mixed responses from the Chamber of Commerce and local leaders. Local clergy defend Jersey City amid national attention.
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Harry Moore Todivy
William H. Richardson
Charles R. Brown
Brown
School of Divinity
Yale University
Moore
Dean Brown
Chamber of Commerce
Richardson
Alert Bushnell Yiatt
Harvard
Chamber
Robert J Hoos
New Haven
Frank Hague
Palm Beach
Willam B. Quinn
Harry L Everett
First Congregational Church
Dr Everett
Hairs W Noble
Wesleyan Argus names Leland Woodford manager of paper
Middletown Feb 21 AP The Wesleyan publication board elected Leland M Woodford Bristol Conn class of 1927 as business manager of the Wesleyan Argus for the current term He will serve until May when Robert Leland of Newtonville Mass class of 1928 becomes assistant business manager The Wasp humor publication gains new leadership as well naming editor in chief James M Osborn. managing editor FI Kowalewski. and other editors The business board includes James L Bidwell and Philp F Fortin with Edwin H McCormick and G W Field Jr among assistants
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Wesleyan University
Leland M Woodford
Bristol, Conn
Wesleyan Argus
Robert & Leland
Newtonville Mass
James M. Osborn
Kenosha
Wis
F I. Kowalewski
West Haven
Conn
P. S Plumer
Unicon
Maine
J R. Swain
Philadelphia
R R White
New Haven
James L. Bidwell
Hartford
Philp F. Fortin
Acushnet
Mass
Edwin H McCormick
Indianapolis
Ind
G W. Field, Jr
Scardale
Fewer Births in Philadelphia Drop from 1920 Levels
Philadelphia report shows 1926 births at 3 545, about 5 000 fewer than 1920, yielding a birth rate of 15 25 per thousand and signaling a rise toward overall mortality. Dr Krusen warns the birth rate may equal general mortality while infant mortality improves to 77 per 1 000 births since 1908.
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Philadelphia
Alrea
Krusen
Convicted of peonage in federal court
John D Alford of Phiker La pleaded guilty in New Orleans federal court and received a six month jail term for peonage He was indicted with Webb Bellue and Jo Andere for kidnapping and enforcing servitude of a degrav family The trio allegedly transported a Mississippi family across the river and sold them to a Tangipahoa parish farmer for twenty dollars after Alford completed a state auto theft sentence
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John D Alford
Phiker
Alford
Webb Bellue
Jo Andere
Tangipahoa Parish
Bellue
Anders
Miasiosippi
Louisiane
Tanglpacken Parish
Paraguayan aviator reaches Spain voyage ends in Montevideo
Belo 21 to Spain flight concludes as Major Tadeo Larre-Horgar Uru guayan aviator completes a night journey from Marina Di Fals to Alicante and arrives in Montevideo via Alicante with a late arrival in Spain.
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Tadeo Larre-Horgar
Marina di Man
Montevideo
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Alicante
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