Ford Frolic Hold Up Drama At War Fund Event
Henry Ford left the Lambs Friars Frolic at the Metropolitan Opera House after a clash over a demanded $5,000. He branded bankers at the event as profiting from war and refused further comment, criticizing funding methods and promising to aid returning veterans instead. Rose Pastor Stokes faces renewed trouble after a Saturday speech attacking President Wilson, with bail set at 10,000 pending appeal.
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Rose Pastor Stokies
New York
Rose Pastor Stokes
Wilson
van Valkenburgh
Kansas City
Supreme Court
Sub-Treasury Report Gains Over Half a Million
New York November 19 the sub treasury reported a cash net gain of 531000 from banks on Monday bringing the gain since Friday to 580000.
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Sub-Treasury
New York
Rheumatism cure touted by Haarlem Oil remedies
An advertisement claims rheumatism stems from kidney poisons and uric acid, urging immediate treatment with GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. It asserts the product clears kidneys, relieves pain, and prevents relapse, listing Haarlem Holland origin and an American office at 116 Beekman St New York.
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Haarlem
Holland
Socialist Reichstag Leaders Named for New German Government
Dispatches from Berlin say prominent Socialist Members of the Reichstag lead the new German government. Hugo Haase would be foreign minister, August Dittmann minister of Justice transportation health and demobilization, Herr Legien and Philip Scheidemann finance and the colonies. Scheidemann likely to represent the government at the peace conference.
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Reichstag
Berlin
Hugo Haase
August Dittman
Herr Legien
Philip Scheidemann
Herr Schiedemann
Organized Brewers Under Searchlight
Washington reports the senate judiciary sub committee opened a probe into the United States Brewers Association and its political activities. Major E L Humes led questioning on financing of newspapers and writers to oppose prohibition, with witnesses detailing loans to brewers and propaganda efforts in several states.
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Washington
E. Lowrey Humes
Judge Advocate General's Office
Senate
United States
Judiciary
Montgomery
Ala
John Keren
Wilson
International Prison Commission
United States Brewer's Association
Socialist Party
Connecticut
Major Humes
Western District
Pennsylvania
Lieut
Lester
Judiciary Committee
James Moore
Northwestern National Bank of Philadelphia
Charles H. Allen
William G. Sheehan
Humes
C. W. Feigenspan
Newark
N. J
United States Brewers’ Association
Feigenspan
Nelson
John Koren
Atlantic Monthly
Feigencpan
Brewers’ Association
Georgia
Maryland
Michigan
Sylvester
Cubs cost a fortune Weeghman to retire as Cubs head
Chicago Nov 19 Charles Weeghman who backed the Chicago Federal League club and became president of the Cubs will retire from the presidency within three weeks. Fred Mitchell, manager who led the Cubs to a pennant last season, is slated to become president while remaining manager and taking on executive duties. Weeghman retires not due to dissatisfaction but due to other business pressures.
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Weeghman
Chicago
Charles Weeghman
Chicago Cubs
Gilmore
Fred Mitchell
Cubs
Geeghman
Mitchell
Senate resolution seeks names of Army purchasing officers
Washington November 19 The war department is asked to provide to the senate the names of all officers who purchased supplies for the fighting forces from firms with which they have business connections in a resolution by Senator King of Utah. Another King resolution asks for all information on the federal housing program including unexpended appropriations, expenditures, and current status of building.
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Washington
War Department
Senate
King
Utah
Congress
Flynn No Match for Dempsey in Philadelphia Bout
Boston light heavyweight Porky Flynn lasted just over two minutes with Jack Dempsey in Philadelphia. Dempsey knocked Flynn through the ropes in the first minute, then finished him with a right to the chin.
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Flynn
Dempsey
Philadelphia
Porky Flynn
Boston
Jack Dempsey
influenza precautions advice for cold symptoms
Do not overreact to influenza symptoms and rest. Send for your doctor and use Mustarine on throat and chest to ease aches, pains, and internal inflammation. Doctors prescribe Mustarine for tonsillitis, sore throat, pleurisy, bronchitis, and chest colds. It will not blister and is ready to use.
Yale Law School Admits Women for Degrees
New Haven November 19 women will be admitted to Yale law school courses as candidates for degrees provided they are graduates of recognized colleges. The Yale corporation ratified the law faculty recommendation and placed the law school on the same basis as the graduate and medical schools. A December 16 meeting will consider postwar development and reorganization plans. Pension rule revisions and development as an international study center were also discussed. Payson Merrill to chair a salary scale committee for the teaching staff.
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New Haven
Yale Law School
Yale Corporation
Law School
Law
Yale
Hadley
Payson Merrill
Teeth Prints Evidence in Freemansburg Murder Trial
New York reports reveal a plaster cast of apple teeth marks matched to marks on Mrs Helen Hamel. Elizabeth Bakas, 19, faces charges of killing her landlady during a February dispute. Police used the bite incident to tie Bakas to the crime scene and photos of the body accompany testimony.
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New York
Filizabeth Bakas
Freemansburg
Helen Hamel
Poslam Skin Remedy Advert Offering Quick Relief
An advertising notice promotes Poslam for pimples rashes and skin troubles promising rapid relief and preventing spread. It claims effectiveness on persistent eczema and asserts Poslam is harmless. Readers are invited to request a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
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West 47Th St
New York City
Happenings in This Vicinity 25 Years Ago
A public meeting was called by Rev A W Hazen Rev John Townsend Mayor D L Briggs and others to discuss relief during hard times. A social event occurred at Attorney Elmer G Derby's home on Court Street. Lemons sold 16c and large Florida oranges 24c a dozen. Union prayer service planned at A M E Zion church. Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Co closed 40 collieries. Seasonable goods demand rising with colder weather. American Emigrant Co. seen as a thing of the past. Pork production for Thanksgiving up with many locals fattening hogs. Dell Reeves reports first fox of the season. Turnip crop is large. four and a half pound yellow globe turnip. John Bransfield saw a large wild cat while harvesting for Asahel Nettleton. East Haddam ferry Goodspeed will not run on Sundays for the rest of the season. Chatham ladies through Elizabeth H Bevin donated sheets, pillow slips, and clothing to the Temporary Home at Haddam.
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A. W. Hazen
John .C. Townsend
D. L. Briggs
Elmer G. Derby
Court Street
A. M. E. Zion
Philadelphia
Reading Coal and Iron Co
American Emigrant Co
Portland
Dell Reeves
John Bransfield
Meeting House Hill
Durham
Asahel Nettleton
Chatham
Elizabeth H. Bevin
Haddam
Musterole for Rheumatism Ad Claims Quick Joint Relief
An old ad-style notice touts Musterole as a remedy for rheumatism and stiff joints. It promises quick relief and cites hospital-sized jars priced at 2.50, urging readers to try the product via local retailers.
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