Dope Purchase Linked to Counterfeit Funds Arrests in New Orleans
Ed ward W. Percy Alphonso Percy and Manuel Trigo were arrested on arrival in New Orleans from Colon on alleged ties to a Colon police case involving a purchase of two hundred tins of opium paid with counterfeit currency. Edward W. Percy, a sugar engineer from Weyanoke Louisiana, Alphonso Percy son of a Corozal planter, and Manuel Trigo an itinerant merchant were detained after baggage searches.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Colon
Panama
United States
Edward W. Percy
Alphonso Percy
Manuel Trigo
Heredia
Weyanoke
Louisiana
Corozal
Colombia
Sensational race for life on Lake Pontchartrain
Four men in a gasoline motor boat fled a blazing craft a mile from shore near New Orleans. They escaped as the boat exploded after striking the pier, destroying over 600 feet of the structure and causing several thousand dollars in damage to the pierside area.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Lake Pontchartrain
Wanted big pay for his memoirs
Paris date June 6. Baroness Vaughn's former chauffeur Lochet was arrested on blackmail charges over a manuscript memoir. He allegedly demanded 120000 dollars for revelations about the baroness life with King Leopold of Belgium and her second husband Emmanuel Durrieux. He threatened to take 50000 dollars from a newspaper if refused. The baroness reported the scheme to police.
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Associated Press
Paris
Vaughn
Lighet
Leopold
Belgium
Lochet
Emmanuel Durrieux
Manicurist Sues Millionaire for Breach of Promise to Marry
Miss Sallie Smith, former New Haven hotel manicure, sues Frank R. Hall for 100000 alleging a rapid courtship and engagement. Hall, 60, lives with his wife, who allegedly forbade him to marry. Your telegram excuse allegedly stopped the wedding plans twenty four hours before the ceremony.
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New York
Miss Smith
Hall
President Wilson Makes Fifth Capitol Visit Amid Diplomatic Pick List
Washington June 5 President Wilson appeared at the capitol late yesterday with the largest set of diplomatic appointments of his term. He met few senators, explained the talks were about selections and that no official list would be released until foreign governments respond. He walked from the capitol with a light remark about being a good Democrat.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Capitol
Halle
Congress
Senate
Tumulty
Thomas Nelson Page
Virginia
Italy
J. W. Gerard
New York
Spain
Madrid
Thomas H. Biren
New Jersey
Persia
Charles W. McAllpin
Princeton University
Netherlanda
Joseph KE. Willard
Belgium
E. J. Hale
North Carolina
Costa Rica
P. A. Stovall
Georgia
Switzerland
Benton Mc
James
Stone
Diamond Jubilee Auction Closes Lawn Party Celebration
The Diamond Jubilee lawn party marking the seven ty fifth anniversary of the Catholic Female Charitable Society ends after three days of financial success. Proceeds go to the female orphan asylum on Conti Street and the Boys' Industrial Institute on Lafayette Street. final totals await full parish reports. Attendance nears ten thousand despite threatening weather. organizers call the event a success.
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Catholic Female Charitable Society
Conti Street
Boys’ Industrial Institute
Lafayette Street
Brothers’ Industrial Institute
Meeting of Chapters of the Baptist Young People's Union
The Baptist Young People's Union held a union meeting of all chapters at the Baptist Tabernacle on Thursday evening. Prominent clergy and laymen attended. The program included hymns, an address on the B Y P U, readings, solos, and a benediction. Refreshments were served by a committe of volunteers.
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Baptist Young People’s Union
Baptist Tabernacle
King’s Business
W. L. Hinson
W. P. Wilks
S. J. Rhodes
Miss Midge
H. Kennedy
Miss Dupree
B. S. Vaughan
T. L. Hulbert
Jenkins
Daffin
Abney
Dupree
Welch
Spurrier
May Bolling
Scarlets Fever and Brights Disease Surge in Young Patients
The article reports many Bright's Disease cases arising after scarlet fever, especially among youths. It highlights Fulton’s Renal Compound with claimed recoveries in two cases and notes physician Roy Knoll’s endorsement after observing results in San Francisco. Vantage mentions Van Antwerp Drug Corp and John J. Fulton Co as sources.
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Bright
Fulton
H. W. Knoll
San Francisco
Merchants’ Exchange
Knoll
Vanntwerp. Drug Corp
John J. Fulton Co
Dr Hobson Eczema Ointment Promises Cure for Skin Ailments
Mr J C Eveland of Bath Illinois reports twenty five years of eczema, tried many remedies but found cure with Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment. The physician endorsed formula has long use and guarantees results. Available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia and St Louis Vanant Werp Drug Corporation.
Statesman Wins Spelling Match At National Press Club
In Washington on June 6 Representative Frank B. Willis of Ohio won the annual National Press Club spelling bee, beating Senator Poindexter after fifteen Washington correspondents, seven senators, and seven house members were spelled down. The event, part of ladies night, featured President Wilson and Secretary Bryan.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Press Club of
Frank B. Willis
Ohio
Wilson
Bryan
David F. Houston
Ashurst
Arizona
Cactus
Poindexter
Representative Willis
Willis
National Press Club
Strum Brings Cultures to Surgeon General in Washington
Dr M A Strum of New York city formerly with Dr Friedmann arrived to place the Berlin physician's Friedmann vaccine before Surgeon General Blue of the public health service to show its efficacy. Strum will meet the surgeon general today after mailing for the interview. Friedmann refused to share more cultures or details of his treatment. The note ends with a stray remark about a dandielion pest and typhoid germs.
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Associated Press
Washington
M. A. Strum
New York City
Friedmann
Berlin
Surgeon General Blue
Public Health Service
Surgeon General
Belgian Ship Strikes a Mine near Athens
The Belgian steamer Kurland from Antwerp struck a mine near Phleva island in the gulf of Athens this morning. Seriously damaged, she was towed to Phalerum and beached.
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Athens
Greece
Kurland
Antwerp
Phleva
Gulf of Athens
Phalerum
New York Plans Bright Fourth Without Fireworks
New York will mark Independence Day with enhanced illumination funded by 25,000 dollars, 10,000 of which lights parks and designated areas. The celebration shifts from fireworks to a brighter city night and will distribute 100,000 copies of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address to children.
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Associated Press
New York
America
Board of
Jest Wins Oaks Stake at Epsom Derby Day
In Epsom England on June 6 Jest owned by J B Joel won the Oaks stakes or Feminine Derby. Depeche owned by L Neu mann placed second and Arda owned by Sir J Robinson finished third among twelve runners.
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Associated Press
Epsom
Eng
J. B. Joel
L. Neumann
Depeche
Sir J. Robinson
Arda
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