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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1914
Page
5
Maxim Gorky the Russian novelist is to be tried immediately on blasphemy charges. The case stems from his 1908 novel Mother alleged to insult the national faith. If convicted the standard penalty is exile to Siberia, which his friends say could be fatal given his illness.
Metz March 28 Lieutenant von la Valette Saint George of the Ninety eighth German Infantry was sentenced to thirty months in a fortress prison and dismissed from the army for killing Lieutenant Haage in a February 26 duel. The court found his conduct provoked the duel and damaged honor. The ruling signals a strong stance against officer duels and aligns with war minister Falkenhagen’s March 13 remarks that duelling violates law and morality.
Washington March 28. U S Department of Agriculture specialists report malaria mosquitoes raise farm losses by reducing labor time and efficiency, increasing boll weevil damage on a Louisiana plantation. Findings show 46 infected families lost 340 weeks of work, with estimated value at $2,380, plus broader declines in crop production and labor supply across the region.
In New York on March 28 Mrs Koster, 65, of Avenue A, charged her husband Otto 61 in domestic relations court with failing to pay $3.50 weekly due to his tango obsession. He asked, I don’t look like a tango dancer judge, do I. The case adjourned for Charities Department inquiry.
The Herpicide Company distributes a booklet urging readers to care for hair using Newbro's Herpicide to combat dandruff and promote growth. It promises satisfaction refunds and offers a sample by sending 10c postage to Detroit. Applications available at barbers and hairdressers.
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