Weir Case Given To Federal Jury
The trial of Ed ward Weir general superintendent of the Dravo Contracting company ends without verdict in a manslaughter case over the Marmet dam slide in April 1852. The government accuses gross negligence while the defense asserts prudent supervision. Jury recessed overnight after three o clock submission and reports of no agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal District Court
Edward Weir
Dravo Contracting Company
Chester Ryan
Marmet Dam
Ryan
Weir
M. F. Matheney
U. S
W. Chapman Revercomb
George S. Neal
George W. McClintic
Health and Diet Notes on Elderly Respiratory Ailments
In elderly readers chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis may follow long neglected nasal infections. The text explains how nasal drainage can infect the bronchial tree, the glottis offers limited protection, and over years airways dilate forming pouches that trap material leading to wasting and clubbing of fingers. Prevention centers on early nasal infection treatment.
Medical readers questions on strep germs and heart failure
A reader asks if the strep germ lingers after a mouth infection. The doctor confirms possible persistence but doubts danger from a four year old mouth infection. Also notes pamphlets by Dr Clendening on digestion constipation diabetes infant feeding and care of hair and skin available for 10 cents each.
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O.l. W
Clendening
Logan Clendenting
Construction Costs Authorized Exceed Seventeen Thousand Dollars
City Building Inspector George Hemdricks issued a November report approving permits totaling about 17 000 for construction work. Alternations and repairs reached 8 155, private garage 400, signs 110, plumbing 6 640, and electric wiring 1 712 with fees and totals noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hemdricks
Japan
Ben-Gay Promises Fast Pain Relief and Deep Penetration
An old promotional block extols Baume Analgesique branded as Ben-Gay for rapid relief from congestion and aches. It claims deep skin penetration, lasting effect, and superior action versus imitators, urging readers to choose the red boxed Ben-Gay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonger
Local Fare Reduction By Atlantic Greyhound Lines Planned
Atlantic Greyhound Lines announces local fare reductions up to 35 percent on the ten state network effective December 16 or sooner if tariffs are completed. Traffic manager B DeBerrysaid the cuts apply at local points across most routes, excluding areas with recent lower rates in Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia, West Virginia and Ohio. The reductions run for 60 days unless extended and follow prior long distance fare cuts of up to 45 percent aimed at matching rival pricing amid Southeastern Rail Carrier’s association price moves.
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Atlantic Greyhound Lines
B. DeBerry
Atlantic Greyhound
Georgia
North
South Carolina
Virginia
West Virginia
Ghia
DeBerry
Lantic Greyhound Lines
Southeastern Rail Carrier's Association
Southern, Seaboard, Atlantic Coast
Louisville and Nashville Lines
Change Meeting Date for Cabin Creek Democratic Club
The Cabin Creek Democratic club altered its meeting date from the second Wednesday to the second Friday at a session of directors yesterday. The next gathering is set for Friday night at East Bank High School auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabin Creek
Democratic Club
East Bank High School
Women urged to write for a Kelvinator Christmas give away
The Kelvinator Corp invites 25 women to submit letters describing their keenest desire for a Kelvinator as a free Christmas gift. The top letter wins any Kelvinator, 24 runners up receive an R-42 model, and all prizes are installed before Christmas. Mail entries to Kelvinator Corporation Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelvinator
Kelvinator Corporation
Plymouth Road
Detroit
Michigan
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