Wireless Plant in Mexico Ties to German Agents
Evidence shows five complete high powered wireless installations shipped from New York to Mexico for German spy use in the United States. Three men, Parissi, Bonaparte, and Melchior, were arraigned on charges of conspiring to mail military information to Germany via Norwegian ship crews. Bail set at 25000 for Parissi and Bonaparte, 20000 for Melchior.
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New York
Mexico
United States
Germany
England
Tarry A. Porissi
Irving Bonaparte
Axel E. Melchior
Sweden
Bergensfjord
Kristianinfjord
Titchcock
Parissi
Bonaparte
Melchar
Prosperity for All Promised by McAdoo at Carnegie Hall
Secretary McAdoo told a mass meeting in Carnegie Hall that ten billion dollars will be spent this year by the United States and allies on American farm mine and factory products. He argued prosperity will exceed any previous period and urged tax support and bond purchases to fund the Liberty Loan for soldiers at the front.
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New York
United States
McAdoo
Carnegie Hall
Tiberty Loan
Lawson Freed of Murder Charge in Colorado ruling
The Colorado Supreme Court reversed the lower court and cleared John R. Lawson former United Mine Workers executive board member of murder in the southern Colorado coal strike case. No retrial or further prosecution will occur as the attorney general acknowledged error and recommended release. Lawson is currently employed by Victor American Coal Co as a labor agent.
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Lawson
Denver
Colo
State Supreme Court
John R. Lawson
United Mine Workers of America
Colorado
Victor American Coal Co
Mobilize Boys for Harvest Conference Plans Help State Crops
In San Francisco planners form a program to mobilize 47 000 high school boys to assist California’s harvest efforts. State and educational officials met to outline the scheme and set enrollment guidelines and roles.
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San Francisco
Cal
Board fixes 1.65 dollar price for future corn
Chicago Price Board of Trade directors have set a maximum price of 1.65 dollars for corn futures. The move mirrors the earlier wheat price limit set weeks ago.
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Chicago
Board of Trade Directors
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Praised in Letter Ad
A testimonial from Marine Illinois praises Swamp Root for kidney and liver cases. A Dr. L A Richardson reports a man nearly given up by doctors recovered after three months. The ad urges sending ten cents for a sample and mentions available bottle sizes and a kidney booklet.
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St. Louis
Ore Rotundo church choir sparks cautious praise and quip
A New York Evening Post quote about the new church choir notes a cryptic remark from an inexperienced observer. The observer says the choir will improve, suggesting they are used to long churches and not a round one like theirs.
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New York Evening Post
Freckles Removal Claim Promises Clear Complexion
An ad touts ethine double strength as a guaranteed remedy to erase freckles. Consumers are advised to obtain an ounce from a druggist and apply nightly and morning to see fading of dark spots, with lighter freckles disappearing, though more may be needed for full results.
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Bate Pack
New Language in Making in France
A new language develops among French and Inglish troops in France that serves their needs. The strange speech uses a word nonplus to defy interpreters and allows an English speaker with no French to ask a French soldier with no English for almost anything and receive it.
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France
Heal Itching Skins Emollients Ad
Bold advert claims quick relief for skin troubles in all ages. Promises prevention of minor issues into serious ones with daily use. Free sample by mail with Book from Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere. Long Island paupers to be put to work on farms.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Long Island
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