The Leprosy Hair Falsehood Across Cities
A March commentary debunks a widespread lie that wearing false hair spreads leprosy. It traces the myth from New York's hair goods trade to Chicago Detroit Boston and beyond, citing medical authorities who condemn the claim as false and dangerous.
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New York
United States
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Hair Goods Dlement
China
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Chicago
Evans
Mra. Blank
Mrs. Blank
Mrs. Dash
Cleveland
L Duncan Bulkley
New York Skin and Cancer Hospital
Municipal Bond Votes Urged For Parks Libraries and Services
A brief notice lists bond proposals including 2,000,000 for park purposes with yes votes urged, 250,000 for library needs, 421,000 for varied municipal uses, 400,000 for garbage system, 656,009 for Central Park with no vote, and 10,000 for a tubercular hospital with yes recommended.
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Central Park
Pastor Attacks Passion Play During March Church Sermon
Dr Charles Edward Locke condemned the Passion Play as sacrilege in a sermon at the Methodist Episcopal church. He urged audiences not to support the three night presentation planned to begin March 14 in Los Angeles.
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Charles Edward Locke
Methodist Episcopal Church
Locke
Judge Defers Staining Soldier’s Escutcheon With Convict Label
Charles B. Mead pleaded guilty to embezzling county funds while acting as clerk of Justice Carroll’s court. Judge J. T. Ronald sentenced Mead to jail until midnight on July 3 and praised Mead’s military record, noting no stain should mar his service. Mead had repaid $3,750 after stealing $1,800.
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Charities B. Mead
J. T. Ronald
Charles KB. Mead
Head
John BE. Carroll
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Washington Volunteers
George HH. Forteen
Pasig City
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Vote on Amendments for City Governance and Departments
The text outlines voting positions on amendments 1 through 13 concerning city governance. It urges VOTE YES for amendments to separate Herting and water departments and other housekeeping measures, while urging NO on several amendments aimed at expanding council powers, graft risk, and political control.
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Herting
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