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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1917
Page
8
Mrs Bi anca De Saulles weeps describing the last words of John L De Saulles before her Aug 3 slaying in Mineola New York. The Chilean widow testifies amid dramatic courtroom scenes as cross examination looms and she plans to seek full compensation.
Dr. W J Holland of the Carnegie Museum announced that a scientific party traversed Labrador from south to north for the first time. The expedition, financed by the Carnegie Museum National Geographic Society and Alfred Marshall, included W B Co Todd and O J Murie with Indigenous guides, and reached St Johns safely per telegram.
Fashion notes in New York describe anklets as a novel winter accessory masquerading as substitutes for spats. Makers use various materials and sewing to stockings, with early runs expected as cold winds begin. A witty idea suggests summer use to deter mosquitoes.
Paria, NGV reports a verbal duel between the Marquess Villabrazima, son of Count Roman, and the Marquis De Polavieje. De Polavieje was wounded in the breast. He edits La Nation which attacked former Premier Ragmanones and the Palavieja line tied to the 1896 Rizal execution in the Philippines.
Washington on November 27 reports the Shipping Board intends to build 24 concrete barges and two tugs for inland waterways to relieve railroad freight congestion. If the concrete proves effective, an entire fleet may be constructed. Secretary Baker asks the Shipping Board to allocate about 14 million dollars of its appropriation for barge construction.
Under congressional act, Alaska’s 1915 legislature authorized a November 1916 popular vote on the liquor question. Voters approved a prohibition starting January 1, 2018, barring manufacture, sale, transportation or gifting of spirits anywhere in the territory. The measure is described as perhaps the strictest prohibition in the United States.
Major P Dale of Ohio Street says a relic of the Civil War in the Indianapolis News worries modern soldiers. The poster announcing a 1868 meeting at Missouri statehouse in Jefferson City was left by Col Dale, commander of the Fourth Missouri Cavalry. The son now owns the relic, plans to remove it as it causes confusion among locals and soldiers. Harrison reads the notice and notes the event was in Missouri long ago.
Rome N Y firemen keep busy when idle, knitting for French wounded. They work at Engine House No 2 using three machines donated by the American Fund for French Wounded. Fred W Marsh leads with a complete sock in 19 minutes 59 2/5 seconds.
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