telegramtells of black bear birth code in Stillman case
In Poughkeepsie a nurse testifies that a telegram read black bear arrived was sent the day Guy Stillman was born, allegedly part of a coded message about the child’s sex. The witness details her and Mrs. Stillman’s hospital and home nursing periods and notes bouquets and an oil painting given by Stillman.
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Stillman
Mary Gilligan
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New York
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Gilligan
Gleason
Anne
Bud” Alexander
Beauvais
Uvais
Mary Olive Gilligan
Greenport
Long Island
Guy
Park Ave
Hugh Russell
Mr. Stillman
June Bridegrooms and Flowers Reflect Modern Habits
A survey of brides and grooms in June reveals declining chivalry as many grooms neglect daily floral gifts and seat courtesy. Florists cite high costs and bride-driven flower choices, while some men focus on food rather than color schemes. The piece ends with a note on historic English laws from 1225.
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Pinchurat Floral Company
U S Reduces Price of Postal Guide as Government Prints It
The Postal Guide price drops from 1.50 to 1.00 after Uncle Sam takes over printing from private firms. Officials say government production lowers costs and profits.
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Postal Guide
Post Office Department
Uncle Sam
Poor Life Risk if He Blushes
Chicago reporters summarize a talk by J. B. Flanigan of Des Moines for the American Institute of Actuaries. He explains that a blush causes higher mortality risk in a young suitor due to blood pressure and notes that single men who are fat and over forty are even greater insurance hazards.
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Chicago
American Institute of Actuaries
J. B. Flanigan
Des Moines
Eating Battleships American Pastime
Washington reports the United States is consuming large amounts of candy and ice cream. Analysts joke that at the current rate the nation could build several super-dreadnoughts and even a second Panama Canal within a couple of years. The piece notes consumption has nearly quadrupled over five years.
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Washington
United States
Panama Canal
English Women Seek Diplomatic Posts Challenge Regrets
London reports on June 17 as members of the Women's Freedom League write to the prime minister and key ministers protesting regulations that reserve all diplomatic and consular posts for men, arguing women would make good diplomats.
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London
Women's Freedom League
House of Commons
Odd Fellow 100th Birthday Marks Lodge Milestone
John Robinson of Sherwood lodge Nottingham Order of Odd Fellows received a wallet of treasury notes for his 100th birthday and 77 years of lodge membership in London.
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London
John Robinson
Sherwood Lodge
Nottingham
Order of Odd Fellows
Lodge
Prescriptions for Liquor in Demand in 1920s
Washington reports that since the Volstead act took effect 13,800,000 liquor prescriptions were issued by 45,000 physicians across the country as part of federal prohibition administration data.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Prohibition Office
Hunger Slips Quieted by Ether-Soaked Sugar Feed
Westfield school authorities report children fed sugar lumps soaked in ether to quiet hunger as families struggle with high living costs. State health authorities have taken up the matter.
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Boston
Westfield
Department Reports Deaths By Own Action and Poisoning Trends
The department notes a death by self harm and a shift favoring women in poisoning cases. Over seven years the total personal crisis reports by means reached 990, with a rising number of women affected by these methods.
Cycle Riding Boom Surges in England Touring Clubs Revived
London reports a boom in cycling with revived touring clubs and a weekend exodus from the city as bicycles share the road with motorcycles and motor cars.
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England
London
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