Survivors recount negligence aboard the Vestris
New York Nov 16 United States District Attorney Charles H Tuttle seeks to learn if American maritime laws were broken and if any officers aboard the British ship Vestris or Lamport and Holmes should be prosecuted After testimony from passengers and crew investigators focus on drunken steward life belt orders life boats seaworthiness and SOS delays amid the ship s sinking 1116 lives were lost in the incident off Virginia
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New York
Vestris
Virginia
United States Commissioner's
United States
Charles H. Tuttle
Lamport and
Holmes
Francis
A. O'Neill
Avard Adams
S&s. S
Berlin
Wrew Wall
Ree
Halle
Tuttle
Predictions of a Numerologist in Aviation Discovery
A clairvoyant numerologist foresees a breakthrough by a man in the northern region. The predicted advancement is said to come from a change in production that will propel the aviation industry forward significantly.
Zodiac Birthdate and Personal Fortunes Hint at Marriage
The text references a birth date of October 14, 1870 and a prediction based on numbers 652295 noting important nature and a wish to be guided. It mentions two men in life with one being lighter and more sincere, the likely future husband within a year. A brother reports lost money stolen on September 6, and a warning to monitor diet and blood pressure under medical care.
Zodiac style reading based on September 17 birthdate
A horoscope style message asserts a Moody personality linked to the birthdate September 17 1892 with warnings about exes and finances. It predicts a relative’s foot trouble, a gathering of relatives, a forthcoming inheritance around 1935, and a possible near death indication, ending with a sales pitch for private readings.
Reading by Mrs Chas Wynn in private at River Street
Mrs Chas Wynn offers private readings. Contact telephone 6231 to arrange a session at 119 West River. This notice notes available personal consultation services in the local area.
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Chas. Wynn
West River
Armistice Day Observed and Local Sales Highlight Pittsbfield
Armistice services were held at local churches with patriotic songs. A large public sale at Marion Norton’s home drew many buyers, featuring antique items, some nearly two centuries old, with prices including a pair of irons at 45 dollars. Red Cross drives in Pittsfeld closed with thirty four members. Local families, visits, and a Holstein cow sale to Mississippi were noted.
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Pittsfield
William Soutin
Red Cross
Esther
Lois Brown
Helen Mull
A. L. White
May White
F.C Brandi
Pittsfeld
John Barson
Osn Charles
Lorain
L. E. Hayes
Dover
Harry Hayes
Cleveland
Wm. Hayes
A. E.hayes
A. L. Norton
H. Norton
Marion Norton
H. BR. Croster
A. P. Lincoln
A. R. Hesting
Clark
Gbverlin
F. C. Brand
Mississippi
William Green
Dinner honors relatives amid town gatherings in Wellington
A maple gathering honored Mrs. Cora Morris of Oberlin as she prepares for a Florida winter. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Theodore Whight of Lakewood and Mrs. Morris, with other relatives visiting from Cleveland and Oberlin. Faith Draper earned high honor at Oberlin High. Alonzo Norton bought the late Miss Marian Norton’s property and will move in. J C Widdowson of Cleveland spent time with local kin as Cora Morris visited Elta West. Eva Watre recovered from illness and returned to Wellington.
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Cora Morris
Oberlin
Dartonia
Fla
Theodore Whight
Lakewood
Clarance Stevens
Ada Sherbourne
Faith Draper
Oberlin High School
Alonzo Norton
Marian Norton
Wil
J.C. Widdowson
Cleveland
Elta West
Eva Watre
Wellington
Dixie Fire Kindler Advertised as Cheaper and Safer
Dixie fire Kindler touted as cheaper than wood and safer than oil, promoted as handy as a match. Available at dealers or by phone 2178.
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Dixie
Sinking of ves tris leaves 114 dead and 93 missing
United Press reports the Vestris disaster 210 miles off Virginia shore with 114 dead and 93 missing. Rescue boats have brought 213 people to port and 21 bodies are known recovered. Coast guard ships Davis Porter and Manning remain on scene continuing searches for survivors and bodies.
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United Preas
Vestris
Virginia
Coast Guard
Davis
Porter
Manning
Why some children are peevish and cross
A short pamphlet touts California Fig Syrup as a remedy for biliousness and constipation in children. It claims the product cleanses the system, improves mood, complexion, and energy, and promotes healthy growth. It urges buyers to seek the genuine California Fig Syrup with the California name on the package.
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California
Tabulation of Vestris survivors and shipwreck totals
The record lists survivors and dead across ships including Vestris and Tucker Acushnet Shaw with numbers for crew and passengers. It notes rescues by Ameri can Shipper Berlin Myriam Wyoming and totals, then tallies dead aboard Tucker Acushnet Shaw. It mentions Amsterdam and Holland crusts and police, plus a rummage sale at East End Market by St Pauls Ev Womens Union.
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Vestris
Berlin
Myriam
Wyoming
Tucker
East End Market
St. Paul’s
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al Jolson
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Henry Burr
Collabia “Pats
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Frank Harris
Knickerbockers
Broadway
Sweet Susie
Stags
Jerome Conrad
Clyde Blum
Arthur Ross
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Pop
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Opp
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Acushnet
Shaw
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Amst Dam
Holeland
Cabriol
Fishar
General Motors
Oakland
Tima Foymant
City Motors, Inc
Broad Street
Elyria
Ohio
Wellington Motor Sales
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Broad Motor CO
Broad ST. Elyria
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