Means acquitted in Chicago widow murder case
Gaston D. Meany was acquitted in Concord New Hampshire of slaying Mauda A. Bing, a Chicago widow. Evidence showed Means allegedly misused Mrs King’s funds while linked to German agents. Trial heard claims of a contested will and multimillion dollar estate, with NY and Chicago witnesses noting large sums vanished.
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Soldier letter details German atrocities in France
Private David G. Sharpe of Pershing's expeditionary force describes brutal German acts against a French soldier and peasants in France. The letter, released by his parents in Hoston, recounts severed hands, branding with a palm oil fire, and a French victim left to die, shocking readers.
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David G. Sharpe
Pershing
GOLD MEDAL Chi Capsules Adverts Exhibit Health Claims
An old advertisement extols GOLD MEDAL Chi Capsules claiming vitality benefits for both men and women. It touts the product as a patented remedy with herbal components, advertised to relieve backache, kidney issues, and ailments from excess urine acidity, with money-back guarantees and physician usage claims. The copy warns against imitations and urges looking for the GOLD MEDAL mark on every box.
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Janeln
Avery Boxs
Where Ties Are Cut for the U P Timber Contracts
C B Morse and Sidney Beribner of the forestry department returned from Wyoming where they investigated ties supplied to the Union Pacific contract. The Montana company is under agreement to provide a half million ties yearly to the Union Pacific. Ties are lodgepole pine treated with creosote at Fang points. Hundreds of thousands of lodgepole pines have been produced and after treatment proven durable for railroad construction.
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Sidney Beribner
Forestry Department
Wyoming
Hie Standard Timber Company
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Western railroads contemplate retrenchment acts
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest Western railroads consider retrenchment measures amid policies affecting Pennsylvania and eastern lines. Vague references to observation cars and sleeping states imply plans to abandon or reduce certain passenger services as part of cost-cutting.
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Armistice signs amid Russian and Allied reports
A mixed set of dispatches describes the Armistice at Brest-Litovsk, Bolshevik terms, and Allied responses. Reports detail American engineers in shell holes, casualties, and missing personnel, alongside Bolshevik Germany armistice terms and an Entente push to aid Russia amid demobilization and civil affairs shifts.
Observation Data and Policies for Western Railways
Thomas F. Rowlands, superintendent of the Salt Lake City division, doubts any new policy will be adopted. He notes western observation data blend data from observation and Pulhnan with lighter expansion. He adds eastern roads have more frequent laps due to larger populations and western lines rely more on care for transcontinental travel due to scenic attractions.
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Salt Lake City
Southern Pacific
T Rowlandy
National Forests Could Be Enlarged Under Federal Supervision
Salt Lake City stockman W T McParlane urged enlarging Sevier and Kinabam national forests and placing them under strict federal supervision. District forester Knelppy said the idea, though previously unfavored, is logical and meritful. Grazing areas are overcropped and direct oversight is needed. McFarlin was asked to present his suggestions in writing for formal petition.
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Salt Lake City
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McFarinna
Solt Lake City
Etiquette Q and A on Invitations and Hosting
A question and answer column offers etiquette guidance on church wedding cards and entry rules, wording invitations for surprise parties, and proper napkin placement after meals. Alicia Hoyt addresses concerns with sample language and courteous hosting tips.
Two Disasters Reported in Germany in Zurich Dispatches
Zurich dispatches report two German disasters on the same day. An explosion at the Zeppalip works in Friedrichshaven caused deaths and injuries. A second blast near Kiel destroyed a facility where bombs were made for Zeppo- Mas cud airplanes, with unknown fatalities among workers.
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Blacklist Protest Call by Buenos Aires Editors
ASK RELEASE OF PAPER ON BLACKLIST BUENOS AIRES Dec 16 The Buenos Aires press circle appoints a delegation to seek that the U.S. ambassador Stimson intervene to remove the newspaper Vanguardia from the American blacklist. Bolshevik forces seize Chinese eastern railway and admin area in northern Manchuria according to a telegram from Harbin.
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Harbin unrest amid Chinese troops in Manchuria
General Horvath warns of cooperation with Molshe Aki and the censor officers. Harbin consulate hints that Chinese forces backed by Entente may seize the railway and zone. Four battalions of Chinese troops reach Harbin aiding non Bolshevik units. northern Manchuria situation described as precarious. Also report of three air squadron members burned in Harrisburg accident.
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ig7Baid
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Manchuria
Fire destroys guard house at government acre camp prison
A fire early yesterday destroyed the guard house at the government acre Warebousss and Mid Aletown camp prison near here. It is believed tar roofing and paper used by inmates to burn caused the blaze. The frame building housed men confined for minor offenses.
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Government Acre Warebousss &T
Aletown
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