Stillmans Divorce Case to Be Reopened in New York
Bitter hearings resume in New York as A. Stillman and Mrs. Stillman clash over terms. He seeks compromise. she rejects offers and readies renewed hostilities. Reports say she wants a substantial sum and son Guy’s legitimation, with possible alienation of affections charges against Florence H. Leeds.
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New York
Stillman
I A. Stillman
Mra
Florence H. Leeds
Roof
Jay Ward Leeds
Shopkeepers Hear Premier's Wife Advocate Early Closing
Mrs. Lloyd George spoke at 23 meetings nationwide on early closing. Shop assistants were described as obliging, and she argued that women seek bargains while husbands pay the bills, addressing shopkeepers across the country.
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Don
New Wine Has All but Conversation
London May 27 wine men from California arrive to inspect a drink claimed to resemble alcoholic wine. An Italian merchant doubts the flavor and aroma, saying a make believe liquor may look and smell like wine but lacks the true character.
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London
California
Bicycle Comeback At York Amid Rising Domestic Demand
A York report notes bicycles gain favor in both the city and nation as the census shows 50 percent higher bicycle production from 1914 to 1919. The text contrasts this with motorcycles, which are not keeping pace.
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York
England
Bureau of Census
Trapped Eagles Rescue Boy in Montana
In I guston Montana on May 27 Tucker a 10 year old boy was involved with trapped eagles. He claimed to have flown with them saying Patsy caught birds in a coyote trap. He hogtied one then released it and he used another as a makeshift parachute during his descent.
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Igston
Mont
Tucker
Amies
Patsy
Bald Head Club Holds Annual Meeting Mishap
In New Haven on May 27 the Bald Head Club of Bald Heads gathered for its annual meeting at Torrington. One member escaped a formal rebuke by painting a rabbit on his bald pate and calling it a hare, then being warned not to be facetious at the solemn gathering.
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New Haven
Quadruplets Born to New Haven Couple
In New Haven last week Michael and Sealso welcomed quadruplets three boys and a girl. The babies are healthy and thriving with weights around four to five and a half pounds. The couple has been married nine years and already has eleven children.
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New Haven
Michael
Sealso
Madagascar Lobsters Stir Fancy at Paris Cafes
A deep sea explorer claims to have found lobsters from Madagascar with subtler appeal than native options. The first consignment was sampled by gastronomy experts who pronounced them excellent.
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Madagascar
Wea
Publicity drive targets fire perils from careless smokers
The National Board of Fire Underwriters launched a campaign to prevent fires caused by careless smoking. A new magazine reports an estimated $91,000,000 in losses over the past five years due to negligent smokers.
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Amoker
National Board of Fire Underwriters
America
Lemokera
Admiral Barrett Recovers Spaniel in Shanghai Case
Rear Admiral G J Barrett retrieved his valuable spaniel after a chain of transfers ending with a court finding fines on the thief the shopkeeper and the friend. The dog was returned to the admiral by the court in Shanghai.
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Borrett
Shanghai
G. J. Barrett
Motherless Chicks Adopted by Rooster in Yard
In the Byron poultry yard a bantam rooster cares for four recently hatched chicks. Four weeks ago the family found him on a nest, clucking like a hen, refusing to leave. Seven eyes were set on the nest and he hatched out four chicks.
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J. H. Byron
Dress incident sparks divorce suit
In Chicago on May 27 the divorce of Margaret Cory from Marcus M. Cory, a clothing manufacturer, arose after a blue dress shrank following cleaning. The wife testified the dress had been worn and soiled, and the cleaner caused it to shrink. a shortened dress led to tensions, and her husband slapped her after she explained.
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Chicago
Margaret Cory
Marcus M. Cory
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