Dog on Trial for Killing Kitten Divides Eight P
In Philadelphia a Belmont fox terrier named Teddy faced police court for killing a six month old kitten. The trial, led by Police Magistrate Glenn, hinges on a post mortem exam ordered after the kitten’s dissection. Prosecution by James G. Spear cited cruelty, while owner Almer D. Witt and supporters defended Teddy. The next hearing was postponed to March 16.
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Philadelphia
Teddy
Belmont Fox
Weld Kitteg
Glenn
James G. Spear
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Almer D. Witt
Thomas Sproul
Ladies” Auxiliary
The
SP. G. A
Harry Lepper
Society
Yale track star Louis Multer dies in New Haven hospital
Louis Multer, 27, East Orange New Jersey, a Yale track star and half mile runner, died in New Haven hospital two weeks after being admitted with fever and complications. He was a member of Yale's track team and the two mile relay squad last year.
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New Haven
Louis Multer
East Orange
N. J
Yale
Might
Multer
University
Queen Victoria and Lydia E Pinkham Legacy Highlight
In 1819 two babies appeared with lasting influence. One grew to embody British crown and wisdom, Queen Victoria, while the other rose to prominence in American homes through Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. An advertisement frames their enduring legacies side by side.
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Old England
New England
Ween
Victoria
Lydia
Pinkham
Honey and Tar Advertisement Testimonial in Alabama
A letter from Edwards, Montgomery, Alabama endorses Honey and Tar for coughs colds and croup. The writer claims better sleep, relieved chest soreness, and a soothing coating for a raw throat, noting the product helped the whole family. An advertisement touts Folens Fionry and Tar as a remedy.
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Fran Jae
Edwards
Montgomery
Ala
American Consul Johnson Saves Amoy During Boxer Uprising
Peking dispatch details how American consul A Burlingame Johnson used silver dollars to avert a mutiny by Chinese troops in Amoy during the Boxer turmoil. He funded pay arrears, oversaw executions of key outlaws, and helped secure Japanese and British cooperation that led to troop withdrawals and Kulangsu island becoming an international settlement. Johnson later served in California politics.
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A. Burlingame Johnson
Peking
Mar
China
Amoy
for-Ching
Kulangsu
America
United States
Johnson
California State Senate
Ser Ice
Hutchins
Formosa
Adming Henderson
Mansfield
Japan
Iser Johnson
Amey
Manila
Feking
Emepor
Dover
Jonsus Johnson
Yamenu
Johnon
Kulangey
Dry Japan village noted as dry by residents
In Japan a village earns a dry label as residents led by the Takase Young Women’s Association pledge to shun any youth who drinks sake. They protest the heavy consumption by so called young blood, vowing abstinence to preserve virtue.
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Japan
Tokyo
Mar
Young Women's Association of
Takase
Influenza Epidemic Eases at Massachusetts College
Massachusetts Agricultural College reports only four new influenza cases as an epidemic wanes. By today many treated students return to classes and about 75 percent of the student body is back to normal campus life.
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Amhersy
Mass
Marth
Massachusetts Agricultural. College
Ita
Monopoly Cited in Quotations on Cotton Market
Washington March 8 Oral argument was heard in the Supreme court today in the appeal of the Old Lot Cotton Exchange of New York to compel delivery of cotton quotations by Western Union and others to it The exchange claimed a monopoly in trade and transport of cotton while the telegraph firms argued they merely distributed quotations and did not violate antitrust laws The New York Cotton Exchange contended it did not hold an illegal monopoly and that the telegraph companies acted as agents rather than conspirators
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Washington
Supreme Court
Gold Lot Cotton Exchange of
New York
New York Cotton Exchange
Western Union Telegraph Company
Gold and Stock Telegraph Company
Old Lot Cotton Exchange
Western Union
Federal District Court
New York ‘City
Odd Lot Exchange
Ierstate
Loss of Wife’s Affections Brings $10,000 Award
Worcester judge awards John A. Green of Worcester $10,000 against Archibald Wiggett of Boston for alienation of his wife Florence Green's affections. The ruling, the largest such damages in the Worcester Superior Court, follows Wiggett's default at the December session.
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Worcester
Mass
Christopher T. Callahan
Superior Court
John A. Green
Archibald
Wigegett
Boston
Green
Florence Green
Hartford
Wiggett
Créen
Callahan
New Fairfield Residents in Danbury Harmonic Radio Program
The Harmonic Music Club of Danbury led by Mrs Jeanie Crea Gregory aired a radio concert from station WGBS in New York featuring thirty choristers from New Fairfield including Clara Jennie and Harriet Peck and Ruth Raffles. Afterward they attended Song of the Flame then visited St Jauke s Episcopal church and sang at the Orthopedic hospital.
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New Fairfield
Mar
Harmonic Music Club
Danbury
Jeanie Crea Gregory
WGBS
New York
Clara
Jennie
Harriet Peck
Ruth Raffles
Gregory
Charles J. Dyer
Pembroke
Miami
Fla
Harry Moody
Arthur Disbrow
E.O. Peck
Eli J
Lewis Disbrow
Anna Disbrow
Olvia
Louise Peck
Lois Disbrow
Levi
John Peck
Alfred Ruffles
Frederick Ruffles
King Street
Rufffles
Daniel Gerow
John Kushik
Crosby D. Wood
Wood Place
Samuel Moody
Andrew Johnson
DeForest Corners
Daniel Hatch
Bridgeport
Nelson Smith
Marshall Treadwell
Bethel
Guthrie
New York City
Edyn Elwell
Kellogg
Mildred Martini
George Waidelich
Brookfield
Burr Carlson
Charles Barnum
Pencury
J. Clayton
Clifford Peck
Everett Robinson
Allenria Special Formula No. 2 Promises Neuritis Relief
An advertisement touts Allenria Special Formula No 2 capsules as a quick safe remedy for persistent neuritis pains. It claims relief within 24 hours and urges continued use for two to three days, suitable for shoulder neck or leg pains, with Findie's Drug Stores carrying the product.
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Findie's
Lemons to Take Care of Hands Tip for Home Cures
A California lemon kept in a saucer on the sink offers a simple home remedy. Each time you wash dishes dust furniture or scrub areas rub the skin with lemon to remove skin stains and soap residues, soften and whiten hands, and maintain smooth skin. Acquire a dozen lemons for this routine.
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California
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Queen Victoria
Lydia E. Pinkham
Boxer
Bay Statin
Bay State
Japsworth, Howlanp & Co., Inc
Elm Street, Bridgeport
BAY State Ae
Newsrarer Rachive
Nheer Om
Maya Om
Odd Lots Cotton Exchange
NEW Fairfielders
Buckingham
Norwalk
E.T. Buckingham
Norwalk Lions Club
Royal James Iia
Exide
Electric Storage Battery CO
Rim Amend
Avesur
News. Post—Telegram
Erin Go
Bragh
Ireland
FARGO
Office Outfitters
Middle ST
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