Butler May Quit Marines to Keep Philadelphia Job
General Butler contemplates returning to the Marine Corps while remaining in Philadelphia if allowed. Mayor Kendrick announced that George W Elliott would replace him as director of public safety if Butler resigns the post. President Coolidge’s refusal of extended leave leaves Butler undecided about his future. Elliott has aided Butler in law enforcement, and Butler seeks to avoid misunderstandings about his status. Elliott is 41, previously superintendent of a Methodist Sunday school, and served as fire marshal under mayors Blankenburg Smith and Moore.
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George W Eliott
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Coolidge
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Moore
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Phillips Milk of Magnesia Offered in 50-Year Tradition
A historical note discusses Phillips Milk of Magnesia, once prescribed by physicians for half a century as antacid laxative and corrective. The text references 25 cent bottles with directions found in drug stores, highlighting the brand’s enduring presence.
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PhIlips
Sciatic Neuritis Relief Advertisement Claim
An OCR fragment touts Allenrhu Special Formula No 2 capsules as a quick cure for sciatic neuritis pain. It claims 24 hours of relief and urges ongoing use until full recovery, noting Hindle's Drug Stores stock the product and sell many.
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Hindle
Tanlac praised by nurse for health recovery claims
A nurse testifies Tanlac restored health after long run down conditions and digestive problems. She notes an 86 year old mother regained appetite, digestion improved, and vitality returned, asserting Tanlac as a best wealth builder and urging readers to buy from druggists. Over 40 million bottles sold.
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Tanae
M Chappelle Hime
Tanlae
Tanlac
New Manager Samuel J Butler Heads Western Union Local Office
Samuel J Butler named branch manager of Western Union Telegraph in the local office succeeding Erwin Wicklife who moves to district manager in Jacksonville Florida overseeing 25 offices. Butler, 18 years with the company, previously led Boston branches including Kimball Building and Coolidge HQ telegraph arrangements. James Lere arrives from Boston to supervise the Shawmut National Bank Building branch.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
James Lere
Boston
Shawmut National Bank
Western Union
Kimball
Department State Law
Butler
Erwin Wicklife
Jacksonville
Fla
Woman testifies hypnosis drove jewelry thefts in Providence
Beatrice Griffin 28 of 40 Noyes Avenue says she stole from a downtown Rhode Island department store and a former employer while under the hypnotic influence of her fiancé Roy Coward Maclean. Griffin claims she did not want to steal but could not resist his orders, with court records noting her plea changed to not guilty and bond set at $500 for Maclean.
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Beatrice PF Griffin
Noyes Avenue
Judgea Howard B. Gorham
Miss Griffin
Trilby
Svengall
Roy Coward Maclean
MacLean
Roy
Evolution Law Ignorance Highlighted By McCurdy In New Haven
Dr George Grant McCurdy of the American School of Prehistoric Research argued that the Tennessee evolution law behind the Scopes trial stems from American ignorance of European evidence. He warned the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans would not shield Americans from essential facts about human origins. He noted geographic isolation hides the vast antiquity of man without travel to the Old World.
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New Haven
Europe
George Grant McCurdy
American School of Prehistoric Research
Atlantic
Pacific
McCurdy
Gasoline tax takes effect in Oregon in 1919 era
A brief note records the gasoline tax becoming effective in the state of Oregon during 1919. It marks the beginning of a state level levy on motor fuel, with implications for motorists and local commerce as officials implement the new revenue measure.
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Oregon
Yale Band Delights 1800 at Bridgeport Concert
The Yale University band played to a crowd of about 1800 at Cereal High School Auditorium. Harry Shilkret and Rudy Valle headlined a strong program with Yale marches and encore sections. The event closed with Stars and Stripes Forever and Bright College Years as old grads saluted.
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Cereal High School
Yale
Harry Shilkret
Rudy Valle
Valle
Rollin B
Harvard
Bringerr
Woman Fails In Alimony Request In Link Divorce Case
Bessie Barney Link sued James Link for divorce claiming cruelty and intemperance and sought alimony and counsel fees from Judge Dugis Superior Court. Both requests were denied. Married February 1 1913 they have two children. Judge Ells urged reconciliation and return to living together, but the recommendation did not take effect.
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Bessie Barney Link Bridgepoyt
James Link
Dugis
Fire threatens mattress plant in Ansonia
Fire broke out at the Scharmett mattress factory on Main Street causing considerable damage. Sparks from picking machines ignited cotton as flames spread rapidly. firefighters confined the blaze to the first floor of the cement building, which has a history of previous fires.
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Ansonta
Scharmett Mattress
Main Street
Towser Wins City Mayor Seat Then Returns to Corset Shop
John B Towser was elected mayor yesterday and returned to his corset shop in New Haven to finish up work before a planned rest after a busy campaign. He said he made no pre election promises. Party leaders began forming lists of prospective officials as appointive positions are expected to shift with the Republican takeover. most appointees are Democrats.
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New Havin
John B Towser
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