Porter, Rich Chicago Leader, Ends Life With Revolver
George F Porter, prominent society figure and Republican leader, killed himself in Chicago after leaving farewell letters to his wife. A Yale graduate and mining investor, he had suffered illness and planned a trip to London with his wife, leaving notes that described “the end of the rope” and instructed cancellation of debts. He was 45.
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Yale
Chicago
George F. Porter
Ife
M Porter
Mine de Manziarly
New York
London
Porter
Johns Hopking Hospital
Baltimore
Krishna
University of Wiyconsin
Ootaramuns
India
Mme. Manziarly
Paris
France
Mr. Porter
Peter
Yate
Knickerbocker and
University Clubs of
Metropolitan
Washington
Judson Mining Company
Nevada Land Company
Boar of Trustees
Chicago Art Institute
University Clubs
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets for Children's Health
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe vegetable remedy to regulate bowels and stomachs in children age six and up. It claims improved digestion, clearer skin, and brighter eyes, noting 15c 20c and 60c sizes and highlighting a mild corrective for constipation without harsh laxatives.
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Edwards
Amy
Gaza
Th. Edwards
Musterole advertising copy promotes mustard ointment use
Musterole claims quick relief for colds and chest conditions and lists indications such as sore throat, bronchitis, rheumatism, lumbago, and neuralgia. It touts a plain white oil-based ointment made from mustard oil and home remedies, with a milder children's version and doctor endorsement.
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Cate
Taboo
Like a Boy at 50 Full of Life and Energy
A New York doctor touts Radium based ARIUM as a quick fix for middle aged weakness and debility. He cites a 50 year old patient who improved to youthlike vigor, claiming blood restored and high energy for sports and activities. The ad from Associated Radium Chemists Inc promises easy, economical use and money back guarantees.
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New York
Raqium
Arium
Associated Radium Chemists, Inc
James Th Marty, Eartaacy
Karth Cyr
Challenger Expects Higher Tax Collections This Month
City Auditor Walter W. Garrity warned the Board of Apportionment that Tax Collector Howard B. Challenger must collect $282,213.58 more in March and April than February and Merchanet year to meet estimates. The board aims for 95 percent of current taxes, plans a special session, and will question Challenger on complaints about Tax Attorney Edward L. Kelly and settlements of tax appeals.
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Walter W. Garrity
Board of Apportionment
Howard
Challenger
Behrena
Edward L. Kelly
Tax Board
William FB. Burnham
John A. Leverty
Kelly
Mary McGovern Bride of Frederick Berger in Trumbull
Miss Mary McGovern daughter of Mr and Mrs James L McGovern of 319 East Main street married Frederick Berger son of Mrs Berger of Long Hill Trumbull. Probate was at St Marys Church with Rev M Ernest Wilson officiating. They plan a honeymoon to Montreal and Quebec after a wedding breakfast at Stratfield hotel.
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Mary McGovern
James L. McGovern
East Main Street
Frederick Berger
Mis Berger
Long Hill
Ann McGovern
Kenneth Berger
John W. Dial
Aurelia Benger Campbell
Bbride
Stratfield Hotel
Montreal
Quebec
Canada
Berger
Academy of Our Lady of Mercy
Milford
Danbury Normal School
Silvermine
Conn
Lincoin Schole
Bridgeport
Uruguayan Flyer Lands On West African Coast
Major Hen Larre Borges, Uruguayan aviator on a Madrid to Uruguay flight, arrived at Casablanca after a weather aided hop from Malaga. He planned a quick rest then refuel for an early run to Villa Cisneros and Idly De Oro, the next stops.
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Madrid
Hen Larre- Borges
Uruguayan Viator
Ledy
Uruguay
Casa Blanca
Africa
Malaga
Spain
Ilo Selock
Larre-Borges
Lasa Flar
Villa Cisneros
Idly de Oro
Mother Says Tanlac Is Best Remedy in World
Mrs Harriet Gomes of Buffalo recounts relief after years of suffering from indigestion and fatigue. Her daughter recommended Tanlac and she reports renewed strength, weight gain, and cleared pain. Tanlac advertised as a tonic from roots and herbs with many bottles sold.
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Harriet Gomes
Gra Street
Buffalo
Grimes
Hiruibs
If Sosuye
Tansie
Tania
Uwee
Grime
Pericner
Gorillas and Monkeys Outnumber Men in Tibet Jungle
MOSCOW February 23 AP report by Colonel Peter Kozloff details a Tibet expedition where a vast population of primates and other wildlife outnumbers humans. Kozloff describes battles with Tibetan tribesmen, loss of rifles, and the discovery of Kharakota with stone figures and a rumored treasure well to be excavated.
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Moscow
Russia
Tibet
Peter Kozloff
Ave
Kharakota
Kozloff
Kozloss Sentinel
Koziloff
Koziot
KookKoonor
Racredd Island
Keogloff
Kozioff
Hartford Panel Seeks Changes To Game Laws On Birds
Hartford February 23 AP The Fish and Game committee voted unfavorably on four bills altering bird hunting rules and considered a committee bill to align wild duck hunting with a Federal migratory law. No one favored the measures, including bills for landowner consent to hunting near private property and hawk or crow shooting limits.
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Hartford
Fish and Game
John PF. Richardgen
Treston
Doctor Arrested as Wife Is Found Slain
A doctor was arrested after his wife was found slain. Detectives reported the man altered his story about placing the body, saying he initially moved it then set it back on the floor. Investigators found the woman’s glass and food-stained glassware on a sunlit table near the scene, with coarse hair fibers on the glasses.
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Pales
Baumes law in constitutionary case frames plea options
New York defendants pleaded to lesser burglary and grand larceny charges after prior convictions but were sentenced as habitual criminals to life imprisonment. Judge Crane notes Baumes acts as a longtime tool, urges caution in accepting pleabargains, and says judges may permit withdrawal of guilty pleas if misled.
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Crane
Lehman
State of New York
Uhleve
Hig
Governor and Wife Host Legislative Reception in Hartford
In Hartford on February 24 the governor and Mrs. John H. Trumbull hosted a biennial reception for legislators at Memorial Hall State Library and the supreme court building. From 2 to 4 pm they greeted lawmakers including 15 women legislators while Senate leader Samuel C. Shaw noted the event. A luncheon followed in the entrance hall.
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Hartford
Pha
John H.traimbull
Memorial Hall
State Library
Supreme Court
Trumbull
Samuel C. Shaw
Senate
Uiel Dasbandsna
Elaff
Bridgeport Bills Set For Hearing In Hartford
Bridgeport faces key hearings in Hartford on measures to rename the comptroller post to auditor and adjust the municipal purchasing department. A companion reform to the financial advisory commission and a domestic relations proposal may be reworked for substitute bills. Representative Finklestone plans opposition to all measures.
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Wartforld
Bridgeport
Hartford
Cities and Boroughs Committee
Municipal Purchasing Department
Eltw
Financial Advisory Commission
George N. Finklestone
Finklestone
William A. Redden
Joseph Cubelli
Financial Advisory Board
Petntal
Cubelli
Hull
Shelton Park bid heard for 152 acre Indian Well land
Hartford February 23 AP hearing on state park purchase of 152 acre Indian Well along the river. Land owned by a public spirited corporation, not sold to individuals. Requesting $4,000 purchase price. Also urged were $25,100 annual for park roads under forest service and park board. A third bill allows districts to destroy currants and gooseberries affected by rust with $7,000 yearly appropriation.
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Hartford
Shelton
Committee On State Parks and Reservations
Sielton
State Park Committee
Etate Forester
Park Board
Armittee
Connecticut Agricultural Meat Station
Girls Spoil Plan of College View
Report notes that less than 100 girls were selected from 4000 applicants after five months of a co education experiment. The experience led to the conclusion that the cruise should have been limited to men for greater effectiveness.
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Atong
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